Should I continue being a villain in the ninja world after transmigrating?

Chapter 67 Kimimaro

As he spoke, Sasuke raised his left hand, and the Lightning Blade in his hand kept flashing.

Subsequently, the lightning in Sasuke's hand expanded instantly under the influence of magic, significantly increasing its power and range.

Zeref's eyes revealed a knowing look: "As expected, you are very adaptable to lightning. Lightning magic might be more suitable for you than gravity magic, Sasuke."

Sasuke put away his Lightning Blade, his brow furrowing slightly. He said, "Gravity magic is also very powerful in battle, and I will practice it diligently."

Zeref smiled, then asked, "Did Orochimaru and Kabuto also sense the magic?"

During this time, Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi were both trying to sense their magical energy, and Zeref wasn't interested in actively checking on their progress. Instead, he spent some leisurely time at Orochimaru's base.

Sasuke pursed his lips and said, "Orochimaru is almost there too, but Kabuto doesn't seem to be making any progress at all."

Jelf said with great interest, "I knew it."

Upon hearing this, Sasuke sat down next to Zeref without any hesitation and asked directly, "What do you mean? Did you already know?"

Seeing Sasuke's actions, Zeref felt a sense of novelty.

Even though Sasuke now fully understands Zeref's strength and danger, he still maintains a very natural attitude when facing Zeref.

Zeref, who certainly wouldn't do anything to Sasuke, couldn't help but fall into deep thought: Is this the boldness and intuition of a young man?

Upon hearing Sasuke's question, Zeref replied, "In learning magic, besides a mage's magical aptitude, a mage's willpower is also crucial. You and Orochimaru both have unwavering pursuits in their hearts, but as for Kabuto..."

Jelf paused for a moment, then continued, "He's a confused person who doesn't even understand himself. How can he truly become strong if he doesn't even know why he wants to pursue power?"

Sasuke seemed a little thoughtful, but he wasn't particularly concerned about whether Kabuto could learn magic.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Sasuke got up and left.

After Sasuke left, Zeref remained sitting by the waterfall. He shifted his position slightly and suddenly spoke up, "Sasuke has left. Aren't you coming out yet, Mr. Kabuto Yakushi?"

As Zeref finished speaking, a rustling sound came from a bush behind him, revealing Kabuto Yakushi.

"Lord Zeref is truly perceptive," Kabuto Yakushi complimented, adjusting his glasses.

Zeref remained unmoved by Kabuto's flattery.

He quietly enjoyed the comfort of the breeze on his face. The feeling of not having to suffer from the curse of the god Ankoseram for the time being in the ninja world made Zeref quite happy during this period.

He spoke first, saying, "You heard my conversation with Sasuke, right? Without a firm belief, improving your magic isn't so easy."

Kabuto remained silent, unable to refute Zeref's judgment, since he followed Lord Orochimaru in order to find out who he really was.

After a moment of silence, Kabuto brought up another matter: "Lord Zeref, Lord Orochimaru asked me to ask you about...that matter, how is it progressing?"

Jelf's lips curled slightly as he said, "Ah, that's about it."

Kabuto's eyes widened slowly, and he said in amazement, "You actually managed to do that, Lord Zeref! You're amazing! Even Lord Orochimaru couldn't..."

Zeref looked at Kabuto Yakushi and said calmly, "He can't do it simply because he's not talented enough."

Seeing Zeref speak such arrogant words, yet his expression and tone remained calm, Kabuto Yakushi felt a mix of emotions.

Because of Jelf's calmness, it was as if he were simply stating a fact.

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A few days later, in the woods near Otogakure, Sasuke leaned against a large tree, looking somewhat puzzled at Orochimaru and Kabuto, who were standing on the other side with strangely expectant expressions: "Zeref is going to introduce someone to us? Isn't he from another world? Who needs him to introduce them to us?"

"Hehehe, to be precise, it's about reintroducing someone we all know to us," Orochimaru said, keeping everyone in suspense.

Sasuke frowned as he pondered the meaning of those words.

Before Sasuke could press for further questions, Zeref appeared in their line of sight.

And the figure following behind Jelf gradually came into view.

"Kimimaro!" Sasuke's eyes widened instantly as he recognized the person behind Zeref and exclaimed excitedly.

Kimimaro, isn't he dead?!

Sasuke suddenly turned his head to look at Orochimaru and Kabuto, only to find that the two of them completely ignored Sasuke's doubts and were staring at Kimimaro with burning eyes.

"You look to be in good spirits, Kimimaro," Orochimaru said to Kimimaro with a smile, his eyes slightly narrowed.

Upon hearing Orochimaru's voice, Kimimaro's previously indifferent expression wavered slightly.

He walked up to Orochimaru and knelt down without hesitation, saying, "Lord Orochimaru!"

Kabuto Yakushi, meanwhile, was carefully observing Kimimaro from the side.

Kimimaro's body was covered with black patterns, the shape of which was somewhat similar to a cursed seal. He was no longer the severely injured and dying man he had been before.

Even Kabuto Yakushi sensed a tremendous threat emanating from Kimimaro.

Sasuke couldn't help but ask, "Wasn't Kimimaro already killed by Gaara?"

Kabuto adjusted his glasses and explained, "Kimimaro was nearly exhausted during his battle with Gaara, and all the medical treatments in the ninja world were no longer effective. So Lord Orochimaru asked Lord Zeref to help him."

Looking at the strange black markings on Kimimaro's body and his almost inhuman aura, Sasuke sneered, "I think he was sent to Zeref for research."

Even after hearing what Sasuke said, Kimimaro's expression did not change in the slightest.

He stood up, but still bowed his head respectfully, and said, "Thank you, Lord Zeref, for giving me a new life and the opportunity to become Lord Orochimaru's weapon once again."

Seeing Kimimaro's even more powerful aura than before, Orochimaru couldn't help but lick his lips, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

He asked, "Lord Zeref, how did you do that? Can magic really have such miraculous healing effects? Has Kimimaro fully recovered?"

It was obvious that Orochimaru had rekindled his interest in Kimimaro's body.

After all, Shikotsumyaku is a very powerful bloodline limit. If Kimimaro hadn't suffered from a serious bloodline disease, Orochimaru might have chosen Kimimaro's body for reincarnation long ago.

Zeref gave a cryptic smile and said, "No, I didn't heal Kimimaro. I just gave him a stronger physique, strong enough to withstand the backlash from the Shikotsumyaku."

"Or you could say that Kimimaro as a human is indeed dead, and what appears before you now is a being that is half human and half demon."