Orochimaru, like a butterfly flapping its wings, brought great changes to the shinobi world with just a small motion.
From the ti of the First Great Ninja War, when he was only a few years old, he had already displayed unparalleled combat prowess and scientific research talent.
During the Second Great Ninja War, these two talents caught the attention of other villages.
And now, he has disrupted the balance of the entire shinobi world.
Everyone is aware of his plans, yet no one can stop him?
The Five Great Shinobi Villages were supposed to protect the remaining two tailed beasts.
But because of Orochimaru's sches, everything has changed!
Currently, there are a total of nine tailed beasts in the shinobi world. Eight of them are already in Orochimaru's hands, leaving only one, still within Sunagakure.
This is completely different from the Fourth Great Ninja War in the original events!
The original war was a battle between the Akatsuki organization and the entire shinobi world.
But now, the Third Great Ninja War has just ended, and every village is still recovering!
With Orochimaru's support, i may have ascended to power, but there's no way she can lead Kirigakure into war!
As for Konoha, there's no need to even ntion it.
And with Orochimaru having reached the Six Paths level, along with his army of clones...
That leaves only three major villages. Who among them can take the offensive?
Because of this, Rasa was panicking.
A kind of panic that made his heart race uncontrollably.
He knew that the current combat strength of Sunagakure was far inferior to that of Kumogakure.
If even the Kumo shinobi couldn't protect their own Jinchuriki, how could the shinobi of Sunagakure possibly protect Gaara?
"Orochimaru, I originally thought you would sneak in and capture Shukaku. But I never expected you to act so openly. It's truly surprising!"
A low voice ca from the Red Sand Scorpion, lying on the ground.
After dealing with Kurama, Orochimaru had brought Pain to the Land of Wind to capture Shukaku.
In any case, the orphanage was close to Konoha's border, not far from here. A short detour wouldn't affect his command of the war.
Upon arriving, Orochimaru made no further moves. He simply stood outside Sunagakure, waiting for the village to respond.
Sasori was genuinely surprised by Orochimaru's direct approach. Based on the information he had, Orochimaru was an extrely cautious person. A man like that wouldn't normally use such a straightforward and forceful thod!
Orochimaru's actions now were not like those of a legendary shinobi, but rather like a reckless brute.
Hearing Sasori's words, Orochimaru smirked. "With absolute power, why would I need to be sneaky?"
"The three of us alone are enough to threaten Sunagakure, wouldn't you agree, Pain?"
"Wrong."
"Oh?"
"You alone are enough," Pain said calmly.
Pain understood his own strength well, yet Orochimaru was clearly stronger than him.
So while his words might have sounded like flattery, they were, in fact, the truth.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
As they spoke, Rasa led a hundred shinobi rushing out from Sunagakure's entrance.
The mont they appeared, they surrounded the three of them without hesitation.
"You…" Rasa was briefly stunned, then his expression turned cold. "Sasori of the Red Sand?"
"It's surprising to et under these circumstances, Rasa. No, I should call you the Fourth Kazekage now." Sasori flicked his scorpion tail nonchalantly.
Rasa was only five years older than Sasori, and there had never been a superior-subordinate relationship between them.
And Sasori was soone who had already abandoned all attachnt to life. A person who had lost all purpose and aning.
Soone like that no longer cared about much, whether it be loyalty, honor, or even his own life and death.
So, upon seeing Rasa, he felt no particular emotion at all.
"Enough nonsense, Sasori!" Rasa said solemnly. "Tell , what is your purpose in coming to Sunagakure? As a once-genius puppet master of this village, you suddenly return after defecting, and you're associating with Orochimaru?
"I doubt it's anything good, right?"
"Purpose? I have no say in this matter."
"What do you an?" Rasa was surprised by Sasori's response.
Just then, Pain took a step forward.
"Fourth Kazekage-sama, allow to introduce myself. My na is Pain, and I am the current leader of the Akatsuki organization."
"Pain? The leader of Akatsuki?" Rasa frowned.
He knew that Orochimaru was a mber of Akatsuki, but he never expected the organization's leader to be this person.
Could this man not only command Sasori but also subdue Orochimaru?
"Hm." Pain nodded. "The reason we're here today should be very clear to you, Lord Kazekage, correct?"
"I don't quite understand," Rasa feigned ignorance.
"Shukaku." Pain was unfazed by the act. "We are only here for Shukaku. As long as you hand it over, we promise not to harm your village."
"What?"
"Are these guys insane?"
"They think just a handful of people can threaten us?"
"Even with Orochimaru—"
Boom!
Before the Sunagakure shinobi could finish their words, a terrifying, enormous figure suddenly appeared before them!
With its massive form, sharp fangs, and nine enormous tails swaying in the wind, it exuded an overwhelming presence.
"This is… Kurama?"
"H-How is this possible?"
"Is this a joke?"
"K-Kurama?"
"Shit, retreat!"
The sudden appearance of Kurama made the Sunagakure shinobi tremble in fear.
Even a large shinobi village feared the destruction a rampaging tailed beast could bring.
Once a tailed beast went berserk, death and devastation would follow.
And now, Kurama had appeared right before them. How could they not be terrified?
But what was even more terrifying… was the fact that it seed to have been summoned by Orochimaru?!
Seeing Kurama appear, Rasa was also shocked. "Why is Kurama here? And… wait…"
Rasa's expression darkened.
Kurama hadn't attacked imdiately.
It simply lay there, grinning, as if waiting for Orochimaru's command.
Could Orochimaru control a tailed beast?
No, that's not right!
"This is…!"
Rasa's eyes widened in shock.
Because he had just noticed, Kurama's eyes… were shaped like lavender ripples?!
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