In Naruto's mental world, a giant black fox was staring intently at him.
"Nine-Tails?"
Orochimaru originally intended to take over Naruto's body right here.
But the nine-tailed fox in front of him instantly dispelled this unrealistic idea.
"Welcome to my spiritual world, Orochimaru!"
Naruto Uzumaki quickly appeared there, smiling as he looked at Orochimaru.
"Why? Why are you targeting me?"
Orochimaru still can't understand why this madman insists on making things difficult for him.
Orochimaru!
As soon as Orochimaru finished speaking, a black head suddenly emerged from Kurama's body.
This is Black Zetsu.
"Who...who are you?"
Orochimaru stared wide-eyed, not understanding why there was such a thing on Kurama's body.
"My name is Ōtsutsuki Asura, the second head of the Ninja Clan, and the one who inherited the will of the 'Infinite Tsukuyomi'."
"In order to bring eternal peace and stability to the ninja world, such an unstable factor as you must be eliminated from the world."
It was time for Black Zetsu's signature deceptive tactics again; he stunned Orochimaru the moment he opened his mouth.
"Asura?"
"The second leader of the Ninja Clan?"
Orochimaru may not know who Asura is, but he has some knowledge of the Ninjutsu sect.
This is the sect founded by the Sage of Six Paths, the progenitor of ninjas.
Since this guy in front of me claims to be the second leader of the Ninja Clan, it's obvious that he has a great connection with the legendary Sage of Six Paths.
"We need the power of your subordinate Kabuto Yakushi, but your existence means he will never cooperate with us."
"Therefore, only by asking you to die and making Yakushi Kabuto feel pain will he join us."
Black Zetsu's calm voice sent a chill down Orochimaru's spine.
no!
You're going to kill me over such a trivial matter?
What did I, Orochimaru, ever do to deserve this?
If I had known this would happen, I would have personally delivered Yakushi Kabuto to you, wouldn't I?
Furthermore, am I, Orochimaru, not more useful than Kabuto Yakushi?
Are you blind?
"All the things Kabuto learned were taught by me, so why don't you just come to me for cooperation?"
Orochimaru asked through gritted teeth.
He felt incredibly aggrieved, being beaten to death for no reason.
The reason was simply to win over one of his subordinates.
"Those who do not understand suffering cannot become gods."
Black Zetsu shook his head; they were all people who fully understood pain.
Having lost his mother at a young age, he wandered alone in the ninja world for a thousand years, all for the sake of returning to his mother's embrace.
Naruto Uzumaki was ostracized and isolated from a young age, living amidst the cold stares and insults of others. Apart from Sasuke, no one else recognized him.
Zabuza Momochi grew up in the darkness and despair of the 'Blood Mist Village,' and his pain reached its peak after witnessing Haku's death.
Karin not only witnessed her mother's helplessness and pain, but also personally experienced the despair of being treated as a medical kit.
Kabuto lost his memory during the war and didn't know who he was. He finally met Yakushi Nonō and gained a new identity.
However, Danzo orchestrated a scheme that led him to kill this person who had been like a mother to him, and he once again fell into a state of confusion where he could no longer recognize himself.
Then there's Gaara, who was assassinated by his father, the Kazekage, when he was young. His uncle, Yashamaru, even helped Rasa deceive him, making him completely despair of the world and turn him into a demon who only loves himself.
In contrast, Orochimaru was a genius from a young age, and his teacher was the Third Hokage of Konoha. In his youth, he signed a contract with Ryuchi Cave, one of the three great summoning sites.
Then, during the Second Shinobi World War, he earned the title of one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha. His life was a smooth and successful one.
Even after his human experiments were exposed, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not kill him, but instead let him escape from Konoha.
How could someone who grew up in a pampered environment possibly understand the suffering of others like him?
You cannot truly understand others if you do not know the same pain.
Therefore, Orochimaru was not one of them at all.
Orochimaru: "..."
At that moment, he thought of Pain from the Akatsuki organization again.
That guy also often said things like he was in pain.
Is it really true that I, Orochimaru, am out of touch with the times?
Is experiencing pain the mainstream theme of the ninja world today?
"You're going to kill me no matter what, aren't you?"
Orochimaru had completely given up hope at this point.
I'm tired!
Destroy it!
When you encounter this group of lunatics, even if I, Orochimaru, am right, I can't reason with them.
"What value do you still have?"
Naruto Uzumaki, who had been silent until now, spoke up from the side.
"Naruto Uzumaki, I may not be able to beat you, but if you call yourself a god just because of that, I'm afraid there will be people who won't agree."
Orochimaru chuckled sinisterly. Since he was doomed to die anyway, he might as well provoke him a little more.
"Those who defy God will eventually be eliminated." Naruto Uzumaki didn't take his words to heart.
"Is that so?" Orochimaru licked his lips, his gaze falling on Black Zetsu: "Since you claim to be the second head of the Ninja Clan, you must know about the Rinnegan."
"Legend has it that I once saw the eyes of the Sage of Six Paths, the progenitor of ninjas."
"Naruto's power is great, but he may not be a match for those eyes."
Upon hearing Orochimaru's words, Naruto Uzumaki's body trembled slightly.
Black Zetsu: "..."
good!
As expected of Orochimaru!
I was still thinking about how to lure Naruto to Nagato, but you just handed me this opportunity.
"You actually know the whereabouts of the Rinnegan?" Naruto Uzumaki grabbed Orochimaru by the neck and said excitedly, "Tell me, and I'll spare your life!"
"Cough cough—you...you won't let go, what am I supposed to say?"
Orochimaru coughed twice and spoke with difficulty.
"Tell me the whereabouts of the Rinnegan, and I can let your soul live here."
The Rinnegan is an indispensable key to activating the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Now that there is news about these eyes, Naruto Uzumaki is even more confident about his Eye of the Moon Plan.
"Pain!"
"The leader of Akatsuki, Pain, possesses the Rinnegan, and like you, he considers himself a god."
"If you can defeat him, you can obtain his Rinnegan."
Orochimaru took a few deep breaths and then recounted the story of Pain.
"Pain? He considers himself a god?"
Does he also understand pain?
"False gods who do not understand suffering will surely be punished by God!"
After Naruto memorized Pain's name, he kept his promise and did not kill Orochimaru.
With Kurama and Black Zetsu watching over him, Naruto Uzumaki felt reassured.
Black Zetsu did not ask Naruto to erase his soul. The reborn Black Zetsu knew very well that Orochimaru was impossible to kill.
Rather than letting him be resurrected somewhere unknown in the future, it's better to leave him here and keep an eye on him at all times.
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