Chapter 55 Main Mission 3: Continue Bargaining

"As the only Uchiha ninja, I don't think Konoha will agree to let Sasuke leave." Orochimaru still refused.

"Uncle Orochimaru, don't worry about the study abroad procedures. I will help Sasuke." Shingen said.

Orochimaru suddenly made a sinister expression: "Are you really willing to leave Sasuke to me?"

"Aren't we negotiating terms?" Zhenyan smiled with his white teeth, "Besides, I'm the best at convincing people!"

Orochimaru: “…………”

Managao's words reminded Orochimaru of the first time he heard the word-of-mouth trick. At that time, Managao only said a short sentence, and the effect was not so explosive, but it also circulated in his mind for a long time.

When Orochimaru thought that Shingon might have to use words to negotiate, his expression became a little uncontrollable. He remembered that before he defected, the Uchiha in Konoha Village were all the taciturn and aloof types. But now, not only did the Uchiha become chatterboxes, they also absurdly awakened Wood Release?

Orochimaru always thought that he was at the forefront of technology, but at this moment he suddenly found that his research lagged far behind reality.

Uchiha's genes had mutated, and he didn't even notice it.

As for the source of the mutation, Orochimaru looked at the black-haired Uchiha boy in front of him.

"If you want Sasuke to stay with me, I need to add two more conditions." Orochimaru said.

Shingen was not surprised because he had just guessed that Orochimaru was not willing to accept such a talented student like Sasuke just to raise the price.

"What conditions?" asked Zhenyan.

"First, I need Shingo-kun to cooperate with me in doing some research." Shingo's existence was too special, and Orochimaru was really itching to do it.

"I can agree to this condition." Shingon originally had this plan. Since his eyes can be upgraded through the Ten-Tails, he hoped that Orochimaru could research a method that would allow Sasuke to upgrade his eyes without being stimulated.

"But I also want to add conditions." Shingon said his purpose, "I hope Uncle Orochimaru can research a way to upgrade the Sharingan science."

Orochimaru subconsciously looked into Shingon's eyes: "What level is Shingon's Sharingan now?"

"Seven Magatama." Shingon did not hide it. After all, he still needed Orochimaru's help with research.

"Seven Magatama?" Orochimaru was surprised. "Are you kidding, Master Shingon?"

Shingon opened his eyes directly to show Orochimaru.

Orochimaru was stunned for a moment, and his eyes suddenly became explicit: "I am really becoming more and more interested in Shingon-kun."

"I think it's better for people who do research to stay rational." Zhenyan said, "If Uncle Snake Pill can't control himself, I can help."

Orochimaru raised his lips and asked, "Is it a special ability of the eyes?"

"Yes." Shingon blinked his eyes and kindly explained to Orochimaru, "My mouth-to-mouth technique can be combined with my pupil power. It has a very good hypnotic effect. People who are hypnotized will not be able to escape for eight or ten years."

"Uncle Snake Pill, do you want to experience it?"

Orochimaru suddenly stopped smiling and said, "I only proposed one condition just now. Now, Mr. Shingon, why don't you listen to the second one?"

"My second condition is that no matter whether it's Shingon-kun or Sasuke, you are not allowed to use mouth-to-mouth in my place."

"Isn't Uncle Orochimaru fond of studying forbidden techniques? Isn't it unreasonable to forbid others from using them?" Shingon felt that Orochimaru was unreasonable.

"These are my two conditions." Orochimaru's attitude was firm. Anyone who had experienced the art of persuasion once would not want to do it a second time. Moreover, Shingon had just revealed his ability to hypnotize, so Orochimaru was still very wary of it.

Shingon thought for a moment and said, "Then I will add one more condition. During Sasuke's study abroad, Uncle Orochimaru is not allowed to have any bad thoughts towards Sasuke. He must be a teacher with good morals."

Orochimaru looked at Shingon and became interested again. He asked, "I want to know what Shingon-kun wants?"

Zhenyan was puzzled: "Didn't I just tell you everything?"

"The requests that Shingon just made seem to have nothing to do with me." Orochimaru pointed out that, apart from meeting the first Hokage, the requests Shingon made were all for Naruto and Sasuke.

"Sasuke and Naruto are my brothers." Shingen said, how can you say there is no relationship.

"I'm just a little surprised." Orochimaru added, "Shingon-kun, who has close ties with the Akatsuki organization, seems to have deep feelings for Konoha."

"Konoha is also Uncle Orochimaru's hometown, right?" Shingon said, looking at Orochimaru, "I have answered Uncle Orochimaru's questions, now it's my turn to interview."

Orochimaru curled his lips and remained noncommittal, so Shingon started asking questions directly.

Shinen: "Will Uncle Orochimaru attack Konoha again?"

Orochimaru looked at Shingon and said with a smile: "With someone as interesting as Shingon-kun around, I want to go back now."

"In that case, Uncle Shemaru has to perform well." After saying this, Shingen began the formal interview.

Shingeki: "Uncle Orochimaru, why did you choose to become a ninja?"

Orochimaru: "Survival."

True Words: “Can you be more specific?”

Orochimaru: "In times of war, ninjas have a higher chance of survival."

True Words: "Have you ever helped anyone else?"

Orochimaru: "A lot."

True Words: "Who exactly is it?"

Orochimaru: "Most of my beloved subordinates found the meaning of life because of me."

Mantra: "What do you think is the meaning of life?"

Orochimaru: "It's meaningless. Only eternal life has meaning."

Truth: "Besides eternal life, is there anything else to pursue?"

Orochimaru: "Ninjutsu, and all the secrets of the world that can make humans stronger."

Truth: "Do you have any friends you can trust?"

Orochimaru: “Yes, I did.”

True words: "If you see your friend again, what would you like to say?"

Orochimaru: "I don't really want to see you."

True Words: "Why?"

Orochimaru: "The pursuit is different."

Truth: "What if your friends still miss you?"

Orochimaru: "I'm happy, but I'd like to spare you the trouble of reminiscing."

Shin-Gen: "What do you think is the most important quality for a ninja?"

Orochimaru: "Powerful."

True Words: "Does the pursuit of power justify any means?"

Orochimaru: "When necessary."

True Words: "Do you have any advice for the younger generation?"

Orochimaru: "Try to become my strength."

At this point in the interview, Shingon couldn't help but pause and said to Orochimaru, "Don't say such brainwashing words to Sasuke."

Orochimaru shrugged: "I'll try my best."

Zhenyan kindly reminded: "Uncle Shewan, if you can't control yourself, you can always ask me for insurance."

Orochimaru: "Thank you, but I don't think I will be able to use it."

Zhenyan continued to ask: "What kind of person do you think your teacher is?"

This time, Orochimaru paused for a moment before saying, "Stubborn."

True Words: "Only stubbornness?"

Orochimaru: "At least for now."

True Words: "Ever?"

Orochimaru: "I don't like to think about the past."

Shingo glanced at Orochimaru and asked in a different way: "If you had the chance to do it all over again, would you still choose to be your teacher's disciple?"

At this time, the two were in one of Orochimaru's underground bases. The base was dimly lit, and the only source of light was the two torches on the wall. The flickering light of the flames reflected on Orochimaru's face, making his expression look flickering.

Shingon was still waiting for Orochimaru's answer, but Orochimaru turned and walked out the door: "It's nice to meet you. I look forward to working with Shingon-kun in the future."

Zhenyan followed him out and reminded him, "Uncle Shewan, you still have one question to answer."

Orochimaru did not stop, but said in a nonchalant and hoarse voice: "I never regret my choices."

After writing down the answer to the last question, Shingon closed the small notebook used for the interview and discussed business with Orochimaru, which was eye drops to relieve eye fatigue.

When Orochimaru heard that the eye drops were for the Sharingan, he only said that they needed to be specially researched before being formulated. In order to conduct research, Orochimaru needed to retrieve the soul sealed in his hands first.

Shingon had no choice but to return to Konoha to solve the problem of sealing the corpse.

Shingen had actually seen the Ninjutsu of Sealing All the Dead Ghosts in the Book of Seals. As Orochimaru said, this Ninjutsu was the sealing technique of the Uzumaki clan. In the entire Konoha, there were only two people with the surname Uzumaki, Uzumaki Kushina and Uzumaki Naruto.

So if Shingon wants to solve this problem, he needs to ask Kushina for help, but the current situation is a bit unfortunate, because Kushina and Namikaze Minato have just left the village not long ago and probably won't be back in a short time.

It was a little difficult for Shingen to meet someone, but to inquire about the method of breaking ninjutsu, it was not necessary to meet face to face, just sending a message would be enough, so Shingen came to see Kakashi.

"Kakashi, can you contact Aunt Kushina and Uncle Minato?" Shingen asked Kakashi.

"What do you want?" Kakashi asked.

"I want to know if there is any way to break the Demon Sealing Technique." Shingon still needed Kakashi's help to pass on the message, so he did not hide his purpose.

Hearing the truth, Kakashi couldn't help but frown: "Why are you asking this?"

"Can I explain it later?" Shingon felt that if he told the reason first, Kakashi might not help him pass on the message.

Kakashi looked at Shingon and raised three fingers: "Three cups of milk tea."

Mantra: "Deal!"

Kakashi asked the communication toad to pass the message to Myoboku Mountain, and then contacted Namikaze Minato through Myoboku Mountain, and the message was soon transmitted back.

The communication toad conveyed Kushina's words that the mask of death is needed to break the seal of the zombies, and the mask of death has been enshrined in the Namen-do of the Uzumaki clan's territory, but because of the war, the Uzumaki clan's territory has long become a ruin.

Zhenyan didn't expect this result. It was indeed difficult to find a mask in the ruins after the war, but he had to try it anyway, so he asked about the specific address of Nanmen Hall.

The communication toad sent back the address. In addition to the address, the communication toad also conveyed a message. When conveying it, it still imitated Kushina's tone: "Shingon, I don't know why you are asking about this ninjutsu, but please remember that the corpse sealing is a ninjutsu that can only be used at the cost of life, so please treat it with caution."

"I understand." Shingon said to the communication toad, "Please thank Aunt Kushina and Uncle Minato for me."

After asking about the Sealing of the Dead Demons, Shingon wanted Baizetsu to help search the former Uzumaki clan's territory. However, before he could leave the room, he was blocked by Kakashi.

Zhenyan blinked and suddenly said, "Naicha, go to the store to find the shadow clone and tell him what I said. The shadow clone will give it to you."

Kakashi still did not give way, but asked: "What do you want to do by asking this ninjutsu?"

"Considered this as Sasuke and Naruto's tuition." Shingon said.

Kakashi: “???”!