Naruto Dream Fulfillment Master

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Black Zetsu deliberately feigned a conflicted expression, slowly adding, "However, since it's something Lord Orochimaru is interested in... it's not impossible to discuss."

"If I could obtain the complete secrets of the 'Impure World Reincarnation' technique, I might consider granting your request."

The moment the words fell, a ray of intense light flashed from the depths of Hei Jue's eyes.

The complete "Impure World Reincarnation" technique—this was his true purpose for this trip.

White Zetsu...

Although they were created by the will of the "Mother", those mass-produced White Zetsu individuals were ultimately nothing more than a group of dispensable consumables.

Trading a few White Zetsu bodies for a key forbidden technique that could revive Madara Uchiha is an incredibly worthwhile deal for Black Zetsu!

Of course, a transaction is a transaction, and the show still needs to be convincing.

Having lived for over a thousand years, the Black Master wouldn't be foolish enough to lay all his cards and desires out in the open.

Orochimaru took in Black Zetsu's feigned "difficult" expression, a knowing sneer flashing in his golden snake eyes.

How could he not see that Black Zetsu was acting?

But this couldn't be better for him.

The more the other party values ​​this transaction, the more it demonstrates how important this forbidden technique is to Jue.

Orochimaru licked his lips, then suddenly let out a low, sinister laugh: "The complete 'Impure World Reincarnation'? Heh, the secrets of such a forbidden technique cannot be obtained by merely possessing a few bodies?"

As he spoke, he held up three fingers and slowly waved them in front of Black Zetsu's eyes, then suddenly hardened his tone, "However... I can perform this technique for you once. In exchange, I want three 'White Zetsu' bodies."

……

Konoha Forest.

The morning light is getting brighter.

Uchiha Itachi lay quietly against a thick tree trunk, his eyes slightly closed, seemingly still asleep, or perhaps resting with his eyes closed.

In reality, his consciousness was remotely observing Oh Dou Dou's training in the village's training ground through the vision of a psychic crow.

Through the shared perspective of the crows, Sasuke is sweating profusely as he repeatedly practices taijutsu in the seventh training ground.

Itachi's face remained calm, showing no emotional fluctuation, but the barely perceptible upward curve of his lips betrayed his deep-seated satisfaction and contentment.

Being able to quietly watch his younger brother grow up was an unexpected joy for him.

This mission turned out to be surprisingly good; I wish it could have lasted a few more days.

This scene made Itachi feel as if he had returned to those peaceful mornings of the past.

At that time, he stayed by Sasuke's side, able to accompany and care for his younger brother as an older brother...

A gentle breeze rustled through the treetops, the soft whisper of leaves mingling with the clear chirping of birds.

In the midst of this tranquil atmosphere, Kisame Hoshigaki, who was standing to the side, finally couldn't hold back any longer and broke the silence.

Kisame, carrying Samehada, paced back and forth several times before finally opening his mouth, which was full of sharp, serrated teeth, and complaining, "Ichishichi-san, are you just going to sit here like this forever? Is there any movement from Konoha?"

He swung Samehada, which was slung over his shoulder, and clicked his tongue in boredom: "This is incredibly boring! The organization sent us to wander around Konoha, but they haven't assigned us any missions—I'm practically going moldy! I bet Pain has lost his mind and probably forgot about us already..."

"Why are they all acting so strange lately, one after another, like Masne..."

Before Kisame could finish speaking, a soft whooshing sound suddenly came from the dense canopy above!

Immediately afterwards, a figure leaped down from the treetop and landed steadily on the open ground in front of the two.

As soon as this person appeared, the birds in the surrounding forest seemed to be startled and fell silent all at once, and the air instantly became still.

The newcomer was wearing a black robe with red clouds, belonging to the Akatsuki organization. He was tall and slender, and his short orange hair stood out against the greenery.

His cold, handsome face was covered with strange piercings made of black metal, but what was most striking were his eerie purple eyes with only concentric ripples.

The sudden appearance of the figure startled both Kisame and Itachi—the newcomer was none other than Pain, the nominal leader of the Akatsuki organization!

Kisame's expression froze instantly, a look of disbelief and panic flashing across his shark-like, ferocious face.

Good grief, I just said something bad about the boss and got caught red-handed?!

Kisame felt a chill run down his spine, and a cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.

Itachi abruptly opened his eyes and raised his head. When he saw who it was, his pupils contracted sharply: How could Pain suddenly appear here?!

The weasel dared not delay, immediately severing its visual connection with the crow, quickly regaining its composure, and standing up.

Even with his composure and calmness, he couldn't help but momentarily lose his composure at that moment.

Pain's pale purple Rinnegan swept over the two of them, as if he hadn't heard Kisame's complaint at all, and didn't take Kisame's earlier grievances to heart.

He said in a flat tone, "Kisame, go and keep watch nearby. There are some things I need to talk to Itachi about alone."

Kisame, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon, hurriedly nodded and smiled obsequiously, "Yes, Boss!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately hoisted Samehada onto his shoulder and disappeared into the woods in a few leaps.

The open forest clearing was once again quiet.

Uchiha Itachi stood calmly in front of Pain, observing his leader with composure.

Payne's expression remained calm and composed, but the cold, pure, and undisguised killing intent emanating from him seemed to solidify, silently spreading in all directions, making even the air feel heavy.

Such intense killing intent indicates that Pain's sudden arrival in Konoha was by no means a random and aimless act.

"Uchiha Itachi," Pain asked bluntly, his voice devoid of any emotion, "What information do you know about Shimura Danzo?"

Itachi's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly understood Pain's purpose in coming here—Danzo!

Although it's unclear why Pain suddenly brought up the leader of Konoha's "Root" organization, the answer is obvious given Pain's tense stance.

He's about to make a move against Shimura Danzo!

In an instant, a long-forgotten memory surged into Itachi's mind.

"Kill your clansmen and eliminate all ambitions of the Uchiha clan, otherwise Root will carry out its mission, and the Uchiha clan will be wiped out, including your brother Sasuke."

Itachi had absolutely no liking for Danzo.

This ruthless old man holds a high position of power and is cunning; he will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

To this day, Danzo Shimura remains the biggest threat to Sasuke's safety.

However, his position was very special, making it difficult for him to personally take action against Danzo.

But now that Pain has spoken up, Itachi feels a surge of indescribable joy and relief.

The thorn that has been weighing on his heart for years may finally be removed.

If the Dark Lord of Konoha can be eliminated, Sasuke will undoubtedly be safer in the village from now on, as a huge threat will be eliminated.

However, he was also well aware that if Payne personally infiltrated Konoha, it could easily cause a huge uproar.

He must find a way to minimize the impact of this operation.

With that in mind, Itachi didn't hesitate and promptly reported all the information he knew to Pain.

Payne was quite satisfied with Itachi's attitude and nodded slightly, saying, "In that case, take me to him tonight."

After speaking, Payne said no more, remained motionless, closed his eyes to rest, and became like a still statue.

He seemed to be secretly conserving his energy, gathering strength for his nighttime operation.

The chilling killing intent emanating from him had not diminished; instead, it made the tranquil forest even more deathly silent and terrifying, like the final silence before a storm.

……

The sun sets in the west and the sky becomes dark.

The laboratory in the underground base of the Sound Village.

After seeing Zetsu off, Orochimaru enthusiastically dragged Kabuto Yakushi into a series of in-depth and meticulous experiments: physical fitness, speed, chakra capacity, ninjutsu power...

We tested almost every possible item.

During this time, Orochimaru constantly had Kabuto wield kunai to simulate taijutsu and release ninjutsu in order to observe his chakra flow. He also manipulated various instruments to record every aspect of Kabuto's strength and energy in detail.

As the tests progressed, Orochimaru's face clearly revealed a sweet scientific aura.

During the testing process, Kabuto's performance exceeded expectations time and time again.

"boom!"

Suddenly, Dou slammed his fist into the force-measuring stone pillar, and the thick stone pillar immediately cracked with a fine, spiderweb-like pattern.

The recorder's pointer shot up rapidly to the top, eventually settling on an astonishing number!

Orochimaru was thrilled at the sight and let out a strange, cackling laugh as he quickly jotted down the data in the folder.

When all the projects were completed, the data presented to Orochimaru filled him with ecstasy.

He held a thick folder in one hand, his snake-like eyes gleaming with wild joy, and he couldn't help but marvel: "Incredible... truly perfect results! Cell activity increased by 275%, chakra levels nearly doubled, and affinity for natural energy has also significantly increased..."

"Incredible, Kabuto! Your compatibility with that 'achievement' far exceeds my expectations!"

Kabuto Yakushi was breathing heavily, feeling the powerful energy surging continuously within his body.

His hard work over the past few days has finally paid off, and he should be overjoyed.

With each test he completed, he could clearly perceive a transformative leap in his abilities compared to the past.

The feeling of that ever-surging power is intoxicating.

However, Orochimaru's pure, obsessive joy sent a chill down his spine.

After all, Orochimaru has not taken any "action" against him until now.

Kabuto was very clear about what it would mean if he were truly chosen by Orochimaru as a vessel for reincarnation.

That's practically equivalent to Orochimaru taking everything away from me and completely erasing my self...

Thinking of this, a cold sweat broke out on his back.

"Lord, Orochimaru-sama..."

He adjusted his round-framed glasses, which had slipped off his nose, and mustered his courage to call out.

However, Orochimaru seemed not to hear, and said with a lingering smile, "Come on, try this one—"

Before he could finish speaking, a clear chime suddenly rang out in the laboratory: "Ding-dong—ding-dong—ding-dong—".

The melodious chimes seemed to possess some strange magic, instantly shattering the previously frenzied and tense atmosphere in the laboratory.