Orochimaru walked slowly in the underground laboratory. It was quite unusual for him to get up at noon like this.

Since the failure of the Hokage election until now, Orochimaru has rarely chosen to show up.

This is not because he is unwilling to accept the failure of the Hokage election. Although he is indeed a little unhappy, he will not take it too seriously.

After all, in his opinion, not becoming Hokage can only be regarded as the shattering of his dream as a Konoha ninja.

Especially now that he has other dreams, he is now even more eager to pursue the exploration of power. And, the study of this mysterious area of ​​life.

If not, he wouldn't have chosen to cooperate with Danzo. In fact, Orochimaru doesn't like Danzo that much.

This guy is a shadow of his teacher, a person who carries all the darkness of Konoha but is not worthy of respect at all.

This guy has never clearly recognized his position, and he has never been able to see clearly what kind of existence he is.

But Orochimaru doesn't care about these, even if this guy has a big problem now, he doesn't mind.

After all, they work very well together, the guy provides materials and equipment, and can also provide a quiet environment.

Under such circumstances, Orochimaru can concentrate on doing what he wants to do.

"But this Danzo is so ignorant that he actually attacked the teacher.

Especially when he released the experimental subject, which not only deprived me of a good observation object, but also easily caused some unnecessary trouble. "

Orochimaru thought silently as he went through his mental state. He was still very clear in his heart, and Danzo's assassination was basically impossible to succeed.

Even though his teacher is old, he is definitely not something some rats can deal with.

Besides that, ANBU is definitely not for show.

Especially after the ANBU changes its head, the new head will never give up the 'protection' of his teacher in order to develop the ANBU and be able to better deal with his teacher.

Facts also proved his suspicion, but he didn't expect that the ANBU minister would actually go out in person.

"Natsuhiko Senju, he is really a powerful and interesting kid."

Orochimaru recalled the night of Kyuubi, the huge lizard and the suffocating wood escape, and he couldn't help but tremble in his heart.

Wood escape, this is the congratulations that he has been trying to conquer.

But so far his progress has been mediocre, even if he did produce an experimental subject that performed well.

But he knew very well that the gap between that experimental subject and Xia Yan was really huge.

Orochimaru never told Danzo that he went to the front line that night and personally experienced Natsuhiko's Wood Release.

He could detect a wonderful natural aura in Xia Yan's Wood Escape.

Perhaps this is the huge difference between the essential power of the Thousand Hands clan and the power obtained by outsiders through special methods.

"But what exactly is that natural force, and why does it feel a bit like that idiot Jiraiya?"

Orochimaru was thinking silently, and suddenly he stopped.

Because he noticed that a strange chakra appeared in this underground laboratory.

This person was somewhat familiar to him but also unfamiliar at the same time. He couldn't tell who it was at all.

But it doesn't matter to him, no matter who comes, he can handle it. After all, he hasn't been active for a while.

"Besides, this laboratory is really not a place where anyone can come and leave whenever they want."

Suddenly, Orochimaru's chakra shook violently, and a terrifying aura accompanied his chakra as it vibrated crazily.

Many walls in the underground laboratory were directly shattered, and Orochimaru bowed slightly, like a cheetah.

The next moment he suddenly disappeared, and his body quickly rushed towards the unknown person!

And while sprinting, Orochimaru's chakra vibrated again.

Almost the moment he arrived in front of the mysterious man, several venomous snakes suddenly rose from the ground and bit him fiercely.

Orochimaru's hand also grabbed the mysterious man's neck, and it seemed that the battle was about to be resolved at this moment!

"Bang!"

Then at this moment, a light golden chakra suddenly appeared on this mysterious man.

The emergence of this chakra turned the poisonous snakes that were about to bite him into ashes.

At the same time, the mysterious man quietly turned around to avoid Orochimaru's hand, and then punched Orochimaru directly in the back!

"boom!"

With a loud noise, Orochimaru's whole body was slammed to the ground.

The ground seemed unable to withstand such an impact. Orochimaru sank directly in, and countless fragments flew fiercely around.

But this mysterious person seemed to know that Orochimaru would be fine after receiving this blow.

So he took out a few kunai and threw them at Orochimaru, then dodged and distanced himself.

Obviously, this mysterious man is Xia Yan who ran in to steal things!

After Xia Yan felt the chakra transmitted by the little lizard, he directly used the Flying Thunder God Technique to enter the basement.

The little lizard's performance was still very reliable. Although he summoned Xia Yan this time, he still found no information or anything like that.

So Xia Yan once again got some pieces of meat from Senju Hashira - although this time Xia Yan obviously found that there was sufficient defense here.

Not only is the cabinet sealed, there are people patrolling all around.

But perhaps because of Danzo's dismissal, there were not many people patrolling, and the intensity was not strong.

Xia Yan can easily break the seal and get what he wants.

However, the amount this time was much smaller, and the size of the meat pieces was not comparable to the first time.

Xia Yan was naturally not satisfied with this result, so after avoiding the patrol, he began to personally cooperate with the lizard to find the documents.

However, what he didn't expect was that as soon as he found a room and planned to explore it, he was locked by a powerful chakra.

Even if Natsuhiko really thought that he would encounter enemies, he would not be too surprised to encounter Orochimaru.

But bumping into him so suddenly and taking action made him look a little embarrassed.

Fortunately, Xia Yan was prepared in advance so that no matter who he met, he could deal with it calmly.

Looking at Orochimaru who was beaten until his body was stuck in the ground, Natsuhiko still remained vigilant.

This guy is probably the most difficult person to kill among the Hokages!

Sure enough, the guy's body slowly turned into soil, and the guy reappeared on the ground on the side.

But at this moment, a look of astonishment appeared in his snake-like pupils...

...

"Kyuubi's chakra?"

Orochimaru stared at Natsuhiko, he was really shocked now.

The pale golden chakra on the mysterious body in front of him was the chakra of the Kyuubi!

Kyuubi caused such a big incident in Konoha, and the chakra spilling out all over the sky, I'm afraid any more powerful ninja would not be able to recognize it.

But hasn’t the Kyuubi been sealed? Although Orochimaru did not take action that night at Kyuubi, he was very clear about the subsequent series of situations.

Natsuhiko cooperated with Namikaze Minato to separate the nine tails and seal them. Strictly speaking, there were two nine-tailed jinchūriki at this time, and these two people were Namikaze Minato and his wife.

Could it be that this boy is Namikaze Minato? This idea briefly crossed Orochimaru's mind, and was immediately dismissed automatically by him.

Namikaze Minato was in a bad situation, he had already seen it.

Although he didn't understand why Namikaze Minato was in such bad physical condition, he still had such huge vitality in his body.

But he knew very well that such a situation was definitely not an act.

What's more, Namikaze Minato is currently recuperating at Mt. Myoboku. Even if he runs away, Orochimaru doesn't think he can master the power of the Nine-Tails to this extent!

It's not like Orochimaru has never been exposed to Kyuubi's chakra, but that kind of chakra is not easy to control at all.

The guy in front of him not only had black hair, but it was also fundamentally different from Namikaze Minato's hair color.

Of course, hair color can be changed.

But the key is that he actually managed to use Nine-Tails' chakra the same as his own.

Such ability is truly unheard of and unseen!

"Yes, Kyuubi's chakra."

Xia Yan said calmly and indifferently, but he did not change his voice.

It is not difficult for a ninja to imitate a person's voice, but the emotion in the voice is fundamentally different.

Even if Natsuhiko used his own voice at this time, it would be difficult for Orochimaru to think in Natsuhiko's direction.

What's more, the two of them have never actually met! Xia Yan raised his head slightly while wearing a mask, his voice was cold and slightly arrogant.

"In other words, it's a nine-tails."

"One Kyuubi?" Orochimaru's eyes moved, and the next moment he couldn't help but licked his tongue: "You mean, there is more than one tailed beast?"

"There are even more than one Ten-Tails. Who told you that there is only one Nine-Tails?" Xia Yan shook his head gently, and he seemed to be even more disdainful: "But ignorant people are always so ignorant, and I don't either. You should be expected to act smarter."

"Really?" Orochimaru's eyes became extremely dangerous: "It's really annoying to be so arrogant, but since you have such interesting power and such rich knowledge, maybe I can get a lot of information by defeating you. Woolen cloth."

Having said this, Orochimaru's chakra suddenly burst out again, and it was obvious that he had completely entered a fighting posture.

Natsuhiko looked at Orochimaru quietly. If Orochimaru wanted to take action, it was impossible for him to do nothing.

Looking at Orochimaru who was ready to attack, Xia Yan suddenly shook his head helplessly, and then the Nine-Tails Chakra in his body burst out with unimaginable power.

At this time, he was surrounded by ninjas staying in the laboratory, but this was not a trouble at all for him.

"You know?" Xia Yan suddenly spoke again, and Orochimaru could clearly feel the indifference and disdain in Xia Yan's tone: "It is very difficult to step on ants without crushing them to death, so..."

In an instant, Orochimaru felt a suffocating aura coming towards him.

In an instant, the walls of the entire underground laboratory began to shake, and many places even collapsed!

This feeling is like facing death!

Orochimaru muttered silently, he really couldn't imagine what kind of monster he had encountered.

But Orochimaru is Orochimaru after all, and he is definitely not the kind of person who just surrenders.

In just a moment, he already guessed that Xia Yan was going to take action, so he made a decisive move.

"Ninjutsu: Triple Rashomon!"

"boom!"

In just an instant, his triple Rashomon made a roaring sound as soon as it was raised.

Immediately afterwards, the three defensive gates engraved with Shura's face were beaten to pieces!

Orochimaru looked at the figure who came to him as if he teleported, and looked at the dark technique in his hand that looked like a Rasengan, and Orochimaru immediately rolled back.

But what Orochimaru didn't expect was that as soon as he landed and put on a defensive posture, the pale golden figure disappeared instantly, and then there were shrill screams all around them.

He knew that the ninjas at the root were in trouble, and more importantly, he also realized that this underground laboratory might not be able to sustain it for long!

However, Orochimaru's emotions at this time were more excitement and excitement, and he seemed to have glimpsed an incredible power.

He also realized that there were some people in this world that he didn't know, and they might even be a force!

The man in front of him seemed to appear out of thin air, and he also carried the power of the Nine Tails and could control it perfectly.

Such a person has such strength, it is impossible for the ninja world to be without his legend, unless...

"It's really weak."

At this moment, Xia Yan walked over slowly, and then shook his head gently.

"I have read the records. Rashomon belongs to the First Hokage, and I know that this technique has five levels."

"I can only do triple."

Orochimaru's body was shaking a little, not from fear but from excitement. He felt that he had guessed correctly.

"It seems that you have a lot of information about the First Hokage, or your organization has this information."

organize?

Xia Yan glanced at Orochimaru inexplicably. He understood where did this person come from?

Even if there is an organization, doesn't a huge ANBU count?

Not counting the ANBU, does the 'Internal Affairs Office' that is already under preparation count?

Natsuhiko was a little amused. He knew that his state had shocked Orochimaru.

However, Xia Yan would not answer his question, and he also planned to make a quick decision.

His state was affected by Little Kyuubi, so it didn't last particularly long.

Of course, it's not as short as five to ten minutes.

"That's right." Xia Yan nodded slightly, and then he sighed: "Okay, the trash fish has been cleaned up, it's time for us to continue."

"Your Excellency is so strong, and you also have the power of the Nine-Tails."

Orochimaru licked his tongue and asked in confusion.

"But why haven't I heard your name before? Besides, why would you focus on Konoha?"

"It's not about Konoha, it's about what you're studying."

Natsuhiko knew that Orochimaru was testing, but he didn't mind cooperating.

“Even I have some ideas about Senju Hashirama’s cells.

Especially, you have a guy in Konoha who can use wood escape, which makes us even more excited.

As for why no one knows about me, haven’t you already guessed the answer? "

"Is that true?"

Orochimaru noticed the "us" in Natsuhiko's tone, and even confirmed some interesting information.

We have talked about a lot of problems. I am afraid they are really an unknown but ridiculously powerful organization.

If we guess in a broad direction, is it understandable that everyone in this organization has mastered the power of tailed beasts?

If this was the case, he would somewhat understand why they did not dare to go to Senju Natsuhiko.

After all, that brat has mastered the power of Mu Dun, and the power of the tailed beast they have is controlled by Mu Dun.

And the reason why they are unknown to the public is also very simple, that is probably because everyone who has seen them has died!

.......

"Okay, your assessment is over."

While Natsuhiko was fooling Orochimaru, Renhua also completed the assessment of Uchiha Qiong in an office belonging to the ANBU in the Hokage Building.

In fact, the content of the assessment this time is very simple. It is exactly the assessment test paper used by the Anbu to recruit general government personnel.

Renhua herself had taken this test paper, less than an hour before Uchiha Qiong, but this did not prevent her from serving as a qualified examiner.

Of course, this time the assessment will not be so simple.

Examination is one aspect, and another aspect is to test some government affairs abilities.

Natsuhiko has decided to let Uchiha Qiong go in this direction, so Lianhua will not go against his wishes.

What surprised Senju Renhua was that the woman in front of him actually performed very well.

Whether it was testing or assessment, her results were almost the same as mine.

Of course Lianhua doesn't think she is so good. As a newcomer, she has just started.

However, her evaluation was given to her by Natsuhiko, and Uchiha Qiong also got similar results, so naturally according to the evaluation, it was considered excellent.

"I really didn't expect that the examiner would be you." Uchiha Qiong looked at Senju Renge seriously, and her tone was a little emotional: "But I believe that Xia Yan asked you to come, and he will naturally consider it in the future."

"You don't need to remind me of Xia Yan, I know what I should do." Thousand Hands Lotus shook his head casually, and then said: "According to Xia Yan's standards, you have already passed, and your score is about the same as mine. According to him, it’s pretty good.”

"It's about the same as you, very good, isn't it?" Qiong's eyes lit up slightly, she was still very happy with this evaluation.

Although she was a little helpless, this woman, Lianhua, told her. She even believed that if she came first, Xia Yan could definitely tell her personally.

However, she was indeed slow to enter the ANBU. After all, Lianhua and Xia Yan were from the same family, so they still had a lot of advantages.

But Qiong didn't care. Lianhua could enter the Anbu with this assessment score, so she would have no problem.

As long as you enter ANBU and express yourself better, I believe you will definitely perform better than this woman!

"Yes, very good." Lianhua nodded seriously: "Congratulations. After the assessment, you can enter the ANBU for a period of internship."

"Is the assessment finished?" Qiong glanced at Lianhua with some surprise: "There is no combat part? Are you planning to let me enter the government affairs department?"

"It's no problem if you want to enter the government affairs department." Lianhua said calmly: "This is your own choice, I am only responsible for the assessment."

"Is that so?" Qiong nodded slightly: "So, are you also in the government affairs department now?"

"No, I belong to a department that is still being established, but everyone will know it soon."

"Is this so? Can you tell me about it?"

........

"The small talk should end, then..."

Natsuhiko raised his head slightly, and his eyes looked at Orochimaru through the mask with indifference and disdain.

"Are you ready to say goodbye to this world?"

"You know, you are really annoying."

Orochimaru licked his tongue gently, and the chakra surging all over his body became even more terrifying.

"Don't act like you can eat me. You really may not be able to eat me!"

"Bang!"

Orochimaru had just finished speaking when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his stomach!

His expression quietly became distorted, and then his mouth opened wide, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

He didn't even see clearly how Xia Yan moved, and he was already hit in the abdomen!

And with this punch, he could feel that his internal organs had suffered considerable trauma.

At this moment, Orochimaru flew out like a bullet, but after all, he was an experienced and powerful ninja.

Even though he didn't react at first, he didn't forget to defend now!

But Xia Yan's speed was too fast. Even without using the Flying Thunder God technique, his speed was ridiculously fast.

He had already rushed in front of Orochimaru before he bowed slightly and quickly crossed his hands in front of his chest.

Then he punched Orochimaru again in the face.

Orochimaru changed his direction in the air, and his body flew out to the other side uncontrollably.

But Xia Yan stopped and looked at the ground.

"As expected of a Sannin, you actually reacted in such an extreme situation." Xia Yan said indifferently: "But it is a pity that all your efforts are in vain in front of me."

"boom!"

Orochimaru's body hit the wall hard, and the wall was directly smashed, and Orochimaru's body turned into a puddle of dirt at this moment.

Earth clone, and then use the substitute technique. I have to say that this set of operations is indeed very smooth and powerful.

To be able to make such accurate judgments and decisions in such a crisis, even if he has not yet demonstrated other abilities, has already surpassed countless ninjas!

"Earth Release·Earth Stone Dragon!"

At this moment, an earth dragon suddenly rose from the side of Xia Yan and rushed towards him with an angry roar.

Xia Yan glanced at it indifferently, then he took out a kunai and jumped up.

His kunai quickly emitted light golden chakra. With the swish of the kunai and chakra, he directly cut the earth dragon in front of him into two pieces!

But when he just landed, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, because the ground under his feet had turned into a swamp.

"Earth Escape·Yellow Spring Marsh!"

Orochimaru's figure finally appeared slowly under the smoke. This guy looked intact.

It's just that he was covered in mucus, and in Xia Yan's perception, part of his chakra was missing, which made Xia Yan immediately understand what happened.

"I caught you." Orochimaru licked his tongue. He didn't care at all about the mucus all over his body: "The more you struggle, the deeper you will sink."

"Don't you know that the power of any technique has an upper limit?"

Xia Yan shook his head contemptuously, his voice still indifferent and calm.

"And you are also quite interesting. Are you using chakra to exchange for your injuries?

I have to say that although your secret technique is disgusting, it seems to be quite effective. "

"Secret Technique·Latent Shadow Multi-Snake Hand!"

Orochimaru seemed to have no intention of talking nonsense to Xia Yan. He fiercely stretched out his hand and countless venomous snakes rushed towards Xia Yan.

However, Xia Yan just shook his head slightly, and then chakra overflowed crazily from his body.

Suddenly, a huge Nine-Tails head appeared in front of Xia Yan.

Before those poisonous snakes even touched Xia Yan, they were shattered into pieces by the chakra, and scarlet snake blood spilled all over the floor.

Orochimaru's attack poses no threat to Natsuhiko, at least not yet.

But Xia Yan quickly raised his eyebrows slightly because he noticed someone behind him!

"go to hell!"

At this moment, behind Xia Yan, Orochimaru jumped out of the swamp, holding a long sword with azure light in his hand!

Orochimaru has been waiting for this opportunity for a long time, and he really fell into a huge disadvantage in this battle.

He didn't have any information about the mysterious man in front of him, he just knew that this guy owned the Nine Tails and could control the Nine Tails perfectly.

Beyond that, he knew nothing.

And although the place may not know his own information, but depending on the strength of the other party, he may not necessarily need to know it.

Facts also proved Orochimaru's conjecture that he could be beaten unconscious with basic strength.

Even if the battle lasted only a few minutes, this guy's speed and strength left an indelible memory for Orochimaru.

And Orochimaru has not forgotten that this guy also has a special technique.

This technique can penetrate his strongest defense in one fell swoop, the triple Rashomon!

If you want to defeat him, you can only use some special means, and this means is now!

"Pfft!"

The Kusanagi sword penetrated Xia Yan from his back to his chest. The huge nine-tailed head collapsed at this moment, and the pale golden chakra on Xia Yan's body began to slowly dissipate.

Orochimaru stared at everything in front of him, and suddenly he frowned because he found that Xia Yan's body was not bleeding at all.

"I said that power has its limits, and your power cannot limit me at all."

At this moment, Natsuhiko's voice suddenly rang in Orochimaru's ears.

Orochimaru's hair stood on end, and the stabbed Natsuhiko turned into a cloud of smoke.

As the smoke disappeared, Orochimaru instantly felt that his shadow clone had been shattered!

He immediately used chakra to control the Pheasant Sword to fly over, and then struck hard in front of him.

The pale golden figure had already arrived in front of Orochimaru. A kunai appeared in his hand, and he neutralized Orochimaru's attack with an understatement.

And Orochimaru's body skills were also very good. Even if his speed couldn't keep up with Xia Yan, he didn't give up the fight.

The Kusanagi sword was pushed away, and he made a fist with his left hand and hit it hard, but Natsuhiko stretched out his hand to block it, and then kicked Orochimaru in the stomach.

"Do you think that because I can't see you, you really don't know your little tricks?"

Xia Yan said in an indifferent and disdainful voice while attacking.

After the words fell, Natsuhiko blocked Orochimaru's ninja sword with kunai again, and then punched him hard.

"Bang!"

Orochimaru was knocked out again, and his back slammed through several walls.

And just as he landed, Natsuhiko appeared in front of him again, and then kunai stabbed him in the chest.

"You use magic to create a swamp and attack me from the front to attract my attention, while the shadow clone uses your weapon to wait for a sneak attack from behind. This is your plan."

Orochimaru struggled to block Natsuhiko's kunai with his Kusanagi sword, but the next moment Natsuhiko's fist hit his body again.

Orochimaru's face was twisted, and another large mouthful of blood spurted out.

"But you made a mistake, every move you make is in my perception.

If you use your shadow clone, I can also use it. Everything about you is invisible to me. "

Orochimaru was kicked away again, but there was no change in his mood. He was still astonishingly calm.

He had gathered enough intelligence, and his battles had been enough so far.

His condition is really not that good now, but it is worth it to exchange his condition for enough information.

"Incredibly fast, powerful, and able to use the Nine-Tails chakra to partially transform into the Nine-Tails.

It seems that his power is achieved in conjunction with the Nine-Tails Chakra, but he doesn't know how long it will last.

In addition, this guy also has a terrible sense of perception. He can understand and sense my every move. He really has no weaknesses.

However, this guy's character is very arrogant. Even if he does have the strength to be so arrogant, there is still a problem with this arrogant attitude. "

Orochimaru fell to the ground and then quickly stood up. He had already obtained enough information.

Although it was still a little too much for him, his body could hardly bear it anymore, and he might be in danger if he didn't use the clone quickly.

Thinking of this, Orochimaru immediately put his hands on the ground with difficulty.

Every movement he made now was a little difficult, and there were countless broken bones all over his body, and some ribs had even pierced into his internal organs.

If it weren't for his excellent physical fitness as a ninja and the fact that he had undergone software transformation, other ninjas would have been too cold.

"Earth Escape·Earth Flow Wall!"

The huge earth wall bulged instantly, and then he used the Orochi Style Substitution Technique again regardless.

His mouth grew violently, and then a new body of Orochimaru crawled out of his mouth.

"boom!"

At this moment, the earth wall collapsed instantly, but Orochimaru had once again completed a technique.

"Earth Escape·Yansu Collapse!"

With the surge of Orochimaru's chakra, the underground laboratory began to shake violently.

This guy planned to destroy the laboratory directly, and he also found a way out.

A giant snake suddenly appeared behind him, and he jumped directly into the snake's mouth, and then turned into a cloud of smoke...

.......

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