vncnus Chapter 109 Another Choice
Chapter 109 Another Choice
Chapter 109 Another Choice
Although Shiba Kiyokawa never imagined that he would meet Orochimaru here today.
It's worth mentioning, however, that he did indeed have designs on Orochimaru long ago.
Yahiko's original idea was to use Orochimaru's research abilities to solve the problems he encountered.
However, Orochimaru's current identity is still Konoha's frontline commander, and he may even be the leader of the Jonin team.
At this point, directly approaching them for cooperation is clearly not a viable option.
There are essentially two approaches: either find a way to accelerate Orochimaru's defection from Konoha, or find a way to get Orochimaru into contact with White Zetsu's body tissues ahead of time, thus enticing him to begin his own research.
As a result, Shiba Kiyokawa himself did not expect that before he had even started planning, a series of coincidences had come together today, giving him the opportunity to achieve both of his goals at once!
At that moment, Orochimaru, who had just been forced back by Hiruko's Wood Release: Tree Spear, was completely bewildered as he raised his hand to catch a ball of White Zetsu that Shiba Kiyokawa had casually tossed to him.
This turn of events happened so quickly that Orochimaru was caught off guard.
Just a second ago they were fighting to the death, and now the wound on his chest was still bleeding profusely.
But the next second, the opponent seemed not to care at all and casually tossed the precious item over.
"Qinghe-kun, what are you plotting now?"
Orochimaru only paused temporarily, his brows furrowed, his gaze still fixed on Shiba Kiyokawa, his lower body remaining in snake form, ready to swish away at any moment.
But Shiba Kiyokawa was unusually candid this time, not holding back at all, and continued to explain.
"White Zetsu are creatures with a completely different physical structure from humans, and they are born with Wood Release abilities and super regeneration capabilities."
They can also use chakra and possess almost the ability to regenerate severed limbs and live forever.
He paused deliberately, looked up, and met Orochimaru's vertical pupils with a half-smile.
This is an open conspiracy!
A blatant conspiracy!
Even though he knew the other party was malicious and had impure motives, Orochimaru was still involuntarily seduced by the word "immortality".
He couldn't help but turn his head to look at Hiruko again.
However, at this moment, his gaze clearly did not seem to indicate that he was still thinking about how to rescue his old friend and take him away.
It seemed more like a subconscious assessment of whether the spores on Hiruko truly possessed the characteristics described by Shiba Kiyokawa.
Hiruko also noticed that Orochimaru's gaze had become strange!
Meanwhile, Shiba Kiyokawa, Kakuzu, and Yokura took advantage of the conversation to surround Hiruko and bring him back under their control.
Hiruko, enduring the pain, knelt in the puddles, raised his head, and looked at Orochimaru not far away with his bloodshot eyes.
At this moment, he finally stopped worrying about whether Tsunade had betrayed him, and instead turned his pleading gaze to Orochimaru.
"Orochimaru, stop with the nonsense! Research can be done anytime, but save me first! Save me!"
On one side were his former teammates pleading with hopeful eyes.
On one side is the seductive whisper of Shiba Kiyokawa, like a devil's enchantment.
"I can give you as many of these White Zetsu as you want. I also have a living individual sealed inside. It has intelligence and looks no different from an ordinary person. It is a completely new life form full of unknowns."
So Orochimaru, don't you want to understand the meaning of life through this? Don't you want to live forever?
Orochimaru was once again faced with a choice!
Just like not long ago, he was forced to choose between Tsunade and Hiruko.
This time, Shiba Kiyokawa has once again created an opportunity for him to make a choice!
And each time he makes such a choice, he is actually undermining his position as a Konoha ninja!
At this moment, Shiba Kiyokawa resembled the Lich King, constantly creating one painful choice after another for Prince Arthas.
However, unlike Arthas, Orochimaru was not bound by boring notions of justice and a sense of mission.
There wasn't even a moment of mourning for Hiruko's fate; what followed was Orochimaru's long-absent laughter echoing across the battlefield.
Not long ago, the smile briefly disappeared from Orochimaru's face.
However, at this moment, even though Hiruko hadn't managed to snatch it back and had a deep, bone-revealing knife wound on his chest, Orochimaru unexpectedly started laughing again.
As if breaking free from some kind of shackles, he laughed wildly and arrogantly, exuding a sinister aura.
(Orochimaru laughing maniacally)
"Haha, Qinghe-kun, you've really given me an interesting choice."
After saying this, he faced Shiba Kiyokawa and slowly retreated, his body gradually sinking into the water.
During the conversation, he finally spoke, "I'll leave my sword with you for now. Until we meet again, I hope you can keep that entity called White Zetsu safe for me. I'll come back to retrieve it then."
After saying that, his figure completely disappeared beneath the water.
he's gone.
This departure also meant that Hiruko and Yakushino no U were completely abandoned.
Shiba Kiyokawa did not pursue them.
But Hiruko was utterly desperate.
"Orochimaru! You bastard! You abandoned me just like Tsunade!!"
From his perspective, that was indeed the case; of the three legendary Sannin, all of them except Jiraiya had betrayed him today.
Now that Orochimaru had left, he had no choice but to face the Akatsuki members who were closing in on him.
From the air, Konan spoke, "It's your turn to choose: will you serve Konoha or become our prisoner?"
Hiruko immediately pounced on the ground and picked up the Kusanagi sword that Orochimaru had left behind.
At that moment, both Kakuzu and Minami immediately became alert and prepared for battle.
But the next moment, things took an unexpected turn.
Hiruko immediately knelt on one knee, lowered his head, and held the sword high above his head with both hands.
"Then I have only one answer: I will pledge my loyalty to you!"
"..."
For a moment, both Konan and Kakuzu were stunned, seemingly unable to accept such a sudden turn of events.
Shiba Kiyokawa was the quickest to react, stepping forward with a light laugh to accept the spoils presented by the other party.
But the moment after acquiring the Kusanagi sword, Hiruko unconsciously murmured, "I never thought I would be betrayed three times."
Shiba Kiyokawa's hands moved faster than his brain. His left hand, which wasn't holding a sword, instinctively lashed out with a powerful blow, sending Hiruko spinning three times before he collapsed headfirst into the puddle.
"Ouch, what are you doing!" Hiruko stood up, covered her face, and looked at Shiba Kiyokawa with a wronged expression.
He clearly surrendered and pledged allegiance!
Shiba Kiyokawa innocently waved his hand and said, "Sorry, it was a conditioned reflex. When I heard 'betrayed for the third time,' the slap just shot out instinctively."
"..." Hiruko was always unhappy, but he didn't dare to say a word.
Here are two chapters from my draft. The remaining five chapters will be updated gradually throughout the day. Please forgive me for having a small draft; I spent several days fighting Black Myth...
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