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While the Sage Mode, which allows for self-absorption of energy, offers a greater enhancement effect, its duration is too short.
As long as the mind remains clear after snake transformation, Sage Mode remains stable...
Unfortunately, most people find it difficult to maintain their original nature after being transformed into a snake.
Therefore, in the end, everyone who cultivates the Snake Immortal Technique in Ryuchi Cave will become more and more like the White Snake Immortal.
In the end, it simply turned into a snake.
Over the centuries, the White Snake Immortal has seen countless people like him, but none of them have ever become like him.
He had grown bored and accepted the fact that no new ones of his kind would appear.
But this time, the Kabuto that Princess Ichikishima brought back has an amazing compatibility with the Snake Sage Technique.
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Whether it's absorbing natural energy to quickly transform into a snake, Kabuto does it both quickly and well.
Although absorbing natural energy is slow, the White Snake Sage was curious about what level Kabuto could reach.
Although Kabuto did not choose to completely transform into a snake, his physique has undergone tremendous changes since he began practicing the Immortal Technique.
The most obvious thing is that his nearsightedness has been cured.
But he still habitually wears those glasses; it's a way of remembering the dean and also his own trademark.
While reviewing the data, Orochimaru said, "Your physical abilities have increased by two times, and in Sage Mode, they have increased by five times."
"His sensory abilities far surpass those of ordinary sensory ninjas, and his recovery ability is like that of someone who has been continuously receiving medical ninjutsu treatment."
"I'll test the effects of the enhanced ninjutsu next time I have time. Lord Kawasaki has other things for me to do."
"Understood, Lord Orochimaru."
Dou stood up and started to get dressed.
Orochimaru rarely asked, "Do you feel uncomfortable being in charge of the audio-visuals?"
Dou pushed up his glasses: "Actually, there's no difference. I'm still doing the same things as before, just with an additional title, 'Investigator 6si460'."
"Lord Kawasaki said that it would be more convenient to operate as an audio-visual operation, and I think that is indeed feasible."
Just as Orochimaru was about to say something, the bell beside him rang softly.
Orochimaru was stunned for a moment before he remembered the purpose of the bell.
"We'll talk about this later. You should go and take care of things in the village first."
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."
.....
Orochimaru walked to the edge of a pool.
There was a red toad waiting for him there.
This is the communication frog left behind by Jiraiya.
This period was the most pleasant for the liaison frog, as there were many people in the Hidden Sound Village, and summoned beasts were common.
As members of Mount Myoboku, the toads rarely have to go home every day.
This little frog has been incredibly busy lately, running around everywhere and trying all sorts of delicious food.
However, today we finally received news from Jiraiya, saying that he needs to talk to Orochimaru.
Since it is a toad specifically responsible for communication, it naturally possesses the ability of simultaneous interpretation.
Otherwise, wouldn't he just be an ordinary postman toad, running back and forth to deliver a single message?
"What does Jiraiya want with me?"
Orochimaru had a vague premonition of Jiraiya's intentions.
As soon as Orochimaru arrived, the liaison frog immediately connected with Jiraiya.
Not long after, the communication frog transmitted Jiraiya's slightly gruff voice: "Orochimaru, the old man has prepared things for you. I'll bring them to you next time."
Inside the Hokage's office in Konoha Village.
There was also a communication frog squatting in front of Jiraiya, but this one was blue.
Jiraiya relayed the message, but Orochimaru did not respond for a long time.
Jiraiya and the Third Hokage waited patiently, and after a while, Orochimaru's voice finally came through the communication frog.
Orochimaru's tone was flat and emotionless as he simply said, "I understand. No need to bother sending it over."
Jiraiya and the Third Hokage exchanged a glance, and then Jiraiya spoke up: "Orochimaru, the old man wants to have a talk with you."
Orochimaru paused for a moment, then said, "Speak."
The Third Hokage's mind raced with conflicting thoughts, but he ultimately uttered only one sentence: "Orochimaru, could it be that the Uchiha clan supported the establishment of Otogakure?"
Orochimaru chuckled lightly: "The Hidden Sound Village and the Uchiha clan are just using each other. They also cooperate with me."
"Do you know anything about the sound and shadow of the Hidden Sound Village?"
Jiraiya asked curiously, as he was quite interested in knowing who Yinying was, given the newly emerging village.
A mocking laugh came from Orochimaru's side: "Otokage was originally from Konoha, but he was forced to escape by Danzo."
The Third Hokage frowned. How did he get involved with Danzo again?
"who is it!?"
Orochimaru did not answer directly: "When Uchiha Kawasaki takes over, he will come to Konoha. You will find out then."
The Third Hokage pondered for a long time, but it didn't work. Danzo had made too many enemies, and he really couldn't guess who had the ability to create a ninja village.
"Orochimaru, you also have a share in Otogakure, right?"
The third generation's voice was filled with certainty.
"The teacher really knows everything."
Orochimaru said, without any surprise.
After all, creating a ninja village is a major undertaking that not just anyone can accomplish.
It's normal to be able to guess the third generation directly.
No wonder the Uchiha clan didn't completely destroy the Hidden Sound Village; it turns out Orochimaru was backing the Hidden Sound Village.
.....
As is well known, Uchiha Shisui and Itachi used to frequently operate in Otogakure.
The Third Generation even suspected that the so-called sound and shadow had fallen into the control of Shisui's Kotoamatsukami.
Alternatively, this sound and image may itself be a puppet of the Uchiha clan.
Shisui once explained the power of Kotoamatsukami to the Third Hokage.
However, the Third Hokage had never seen Shisui use it and did not know just how powerful Kotoamatsukami was.
The Third Hokage pondered for a moment, then asked aloud, "What kind of cooperation do you have with the Uchiha?"
Orochimaru made no secret of it: "The Uchiha's expansion in the restaurant industry is entirely done by my people. Only with my people will the Uchiha's restaurant secrets not be leaked."
The third generation suddenly realized why there were so many shops in the Land of Rice Fields; logically, the secret recipe should have been easily stolen (no wonder).
However, over the years, many people who have tried to copy Tianzhiguo's culinary secrets have come away empty-handed.
If he were Orochimaru's subordinate, then it wouldn't be hard to understand.
After all, Orochimaru is proficient in all kinds of curses and forbidden techniques, and he has countless ways to keep someone's secret.
Moreover, Orochimaru was skilled at training assassins; when he defected, the Third Hokage didn't genuinely pursue him.
On the other hand, it was also because Orochimaru's subordinates were fierce and fearless, and if the Third Hokage were to attack Orochimaru head-on, he would suffer heavy losses.
So that's how the Uchiha clan achieved their goal indirectly.
Orochimaru and the current Sound Village are jointly building Sound Village, which is currently short of manpower and funds.
Uchiha Kawasaki found him and first made Itachi and Shisui, who had left the village, and other Uchiha members the backbone of Otogakure.
Orochimaru used forbidden curse techniques to train assassins, and then expanded into the catering industry.
Ultimately, the Uchiha clan made arrangements for their clansmen who had left their hometowns, and ensured that the secret recipe was not revealed, allowing their catering business to flourish.
Both the Uchiha clan and Orochimaru made a fortune.
Today, Otogakure Village has developed quite successfully.
This collaboration can be described as a win-win situation.
Of course, the initial rise of Otogakure was entirely due to the Uchiha clan. But as Otogakure has grown stronger over the years...
As more and more ninjas joined the Hidden Sound Village, the influence of the Uchiha clan diminished.
Whether the sound and shadow sided with the Uchiha was unclear to the Third Hokage.
The Third Hokage was considering whether Orochimaru had been controlled by "Kotoamatsukami".
It was strange that Orochimaru suddenly became involved with the Uchiha clan, since he had never had any connection with them before.
These thoughts raced through the Third Hokage's mind: "Orochimaru, have you ever met Uchiha Shisui?"
I've seen them, and not only have I seen them, I see them every day.
Orochimaru replied calmly, "I've met you before."
"You may not know this, but Shisui's Sharingan is the Mangekyou Sharingan."
"Ok?"
Orochimaru did not understand the Third Hokage's meaning.
"Awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan grants a unique eye technique; Shisui's eye technique is called Kotoamatsukami."
"How do you know all this, old man?"
After hearing the Third Hokage's explanation, Orochimaru became truly curious...
Chapter 100 Kotoamatsukami! Lord Kawasaki! Tsunade visits!