Outside Otogakure.
Orochimaru's Shadow Clone emerged from the ground, looking at the figure ahead, and smiled: "Mr. Mahiko, I'm truly happy to see that you're still alive."
"Lord Orochimaru, are we still partners? What was your mindset when you blocked the Third Lord back then?"
Masahiko chuckled lightly, but his tone carried a hint of ill intent.
Orochimaru said: "A misunderstanding. I didn't expect it to lead to so many chain reactions. I sincerely apologize here!"
He gave a polite, slight bow.
Afterward, Orochimaru said: "Regarding this point, I can offer compensation."
"Oh?"
"How about I invite you to join my Otogakure?"
Orochimaru made a joke.
The next second, he tossed over a scroll.
Masahiko caught it.
He opened it, scanned it—
And put it away.
"We already know these things, and we know more than you do."
"Hmm?"
Orochimaru raised an eyebrow and then chuckled lightly, "You know more?"
"Yes. You didn't think the things I said before were lies, did you?"
Masahiko said calmly, "Our understanding of the Akatsuki Organization is far beyond yours. Let me reveal a little bit—"
"—Do you know Pain's identity?"
Orochimaru's expression turned serious as he said: "You actually know about Pain."
In that scroll, he had written information about Sasori of the Red Sand and others, but he hadn't written anything regarding Pain or information related to Pain.
Because even he was unclear about who Pain really was and what kind of abilities he possessed.
As it turns out—
Masahiko actually knew the name.
"According to our information, you have actually met this person, Pain, before."
"I've met him?"
In Orochimaru's head, he searched through a vast amount of information on Ninjas he had met in the past.
Enemies with special identities or powerful strength—
He went through them all in his mind, but he still couldn't recall such a person.
Masahiko smiled without saying a word.
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes slightly and then said: "Alright then, I'll change the method of compensation. This is one of my techniques—besides, Mr. Mahiko, what do you want?"
"Yakumo is my person. Teach her with all your heart."
Masahiko took the scroll.
Orochimaru pondered for a moment and nodded slightly: "I originally intended to let her manage a base after I finished my research. Since Mr. Mahiko and the organization have this requirement, I will personally teach her and regard her as a true disciple."
Orochimaru promised.
Masahiko nodded and said: "For the sake of us being colleagues within the organization, I can tell you part of what I know."
"Pain is very likely an orphan from Amegakure during the Second Ninja World War, and he has seen you."
Masahiko said.
Hearing this, Orochimaru immediately recalled a long-buried memory.
It was those three children!
"However, from what I know, Lord Danzo previously conspired with Hanzou and dealt with them once."
Masahiko continued with the information, "So, the current Pain is already a completely different matter from the one you saw back then."
"Behind the Akatsuki Organization, there might be multiple Villages like Iwagakure."
Orochimaru wasn't surprised; he bowed slightly, "Thank you for the information, Mr. Mahiko!"
"Thank the organization. Only because we are backed by the organization can we know so many secrets."
Masahiko responded calmly, "I hope next time, before you act, you'll consult with us more."
"Mhm."
Orochimaru watched Masahiko disappear, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Masahiko indeed hadn't died—
And.
Judging by his aura, his strength seemed to have become even greater!
Could it also be the organization's help?
If that's the case—
The "Origin" organization is simply too powerful.
He fell into deep thought.
Night, eight o'clock.
On the screen, familiar text and logos appeared.
But soon, the scene shifted—
A recap of previous events appeared.
In the image, thunderclouds gathered in the sky above, forming a massive vortex in the sea of clouds.
A sheet of lightning spread all around like an ocean, and in the central vortex, lightning converged to form a giant lightning dragon.
Below, Hiruko had already gone mad.
He opened his mouth wide, absorbing the Chakra radiating from all living beings around him into the center; only a few individuals could hold onto their Chakra.
On the other side, Masahiko Yagyu was blocked by Itachi.
—
A moment later—
"Prequel Final Chapter: Desperate Situation! The Death of Masahiko Yagyu!"
As soon as the title appeared, it immediately exploded in popularity.
"Holy crap, is the Old Thief really going to die?"
"No way—with the Old Thief's strength, I can't imagine how he'd die. Are they really doing something this big?"
"Dammit, if he really kicks the bucket, I'm going to have words with the production team's entire family."
"Let's watch first. I'll flame them after finishing. I don't think the Old Thief dies that easily."
Everyone refused to believe Masahiko would die.
But at the same time.
The scene at hand was truly grand and terrifying; an ordinary Ninja really wouldn't be able to escape.
Continuing to watch—
Soon, the first real confrontation between Masahiko and Hiruko began.
Judging by the current state of the battle, everyone really couldn't imagine Masahiko being killed by Hiruko.
What's more—
Later on, "Future Naruto" even rushed over to provide support.
After Masahiko left—
Although "Naruto" lost the help of the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique, relying on the Tailed Beast Chakra, as well as his own speed and Rasengan, he still frequently scored hits.
Fighting until the end.
Hiruko fled, and "Naruto" pursued—
At this moment, "Naruto's" speed was even faster than before, causing even Hiruko to feel shocked.
And—
Bang!
With a Rasengan, Hiruko was slammed into the ground again.
His Steel Release was very strong, but under the enhancement of the Tailed Beast power, "Naruto's" Rasengan was equally extraordinary.
With just one strike—
Boom!
Hiruko was sent flying, crashing heavily into a massive rock.
The rock shattered on the spot.
He tried to stand up several times, but his internal blood and organs were injured under the repeated impacts of the Rasengan.
A large mouthful of blood was spat out from Hiruko's mouth.
Seeing the Rasengan about to arrive—
He forcibly used Chakra and Swift Release to shift his position, then formed hand seals with both hands, and in an instant, a corpse appeared.
"You forced me into this!"
Hiruko roared.
The next second, he grabbed the corpse and opened his mouth as if swallowing its flesh; the Chakra in his body quickly showed a bizarre change.
"Naruto" originally wanted to rush over, but in that instant, he seemed to sense a massive crisis and immediately ran outward without hesitation.
A moment later—
From Hiruko's position, a powerful surge of Chakra shot into the sky.
Hiruko had forcibly fused a fourth Bloodline Limit!
"What's the situation?"
"Holy crap, he's eating a corpse? Has he gone mad?"
"It's a Forbidden Technique, right? I remember the Third mentioned before that he was exiled because he practiced a Forbidden Technique."
A moment later—
On the screen, information about "Chimera" appeared.
Based on the principle of the Five Elements, by absorbing five types of Bloodline Limits, one could achieve internal balance, possess Bloodline Limits, and attain the effect of immortality.
"Holy crap, this kind of Forbidden Technique is too bizarre!"
"Immortality? They're just bragging!"
The audience naturally didn't believe it.
But it looked quite high-level.
Moreover, it was a fact that Hiruko had completely gone berserk.
His Chakra spread all around, the thunder in the sky raged, and he seemed to have sensed something as he sprinted toward a certain direction.
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