Naruto Dream Fulfillment Master

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Because Nagato has made up his mind, and she will do everything in her power to protect him.

Xiao Nan squinted, staring intently at the distant horizon.

That's the direction where Konoha is located.

……

Meanwhile, in Otogakure, a village within the Land of Rice Fields, the weather was unusually clear.

Deep within a hidden underground base, a dimly lit laboratory exudes an eerie and sinister atmosphere.

The light sources in the laboratory mainly come from the screens of various monitoring instruments and the eerie blue light and pale green liquid emanating from the culture tanks, making the narrow and enclosed space seem like a ghostly realm haunted by spirits.

The air was filled with the pungent smell of disinfectant, mixed with a strange, bitter herbal scent, cold and eerie.

On the hospital bed, Pharmacist Kabuto lay quietly.

Several IV lines were inserted into his body, and his chest rose and fell slowly, as if he had not yet fully recovered from the dramatic transformation.

At this moment, Kabuto's appearance has changed significantly compared to before.

His pupils became long and vertical, as cold and sinister as a venomous snake.

Faint snake scale patterns appeared on the exposed skin, and the complexion became increasingly pale.

The aura emanating from him was sinister and unpredictable, giving people a strange feeling of being half-human and half-snake.

He could clearly sense an unprecedented power slowly surging within his body, as if every cell was being activated and full of vitality.

But the aura of that power was cold and gloomy, completely different from his usual chakra, making him both excited and somewhat uneasy.

Clearly, after absorbing some kind of reagent, his body began to transform into a "snake-like" form, and he is currently in the initial fusion stage.

Success...success?

Kabuto slowly opened his eyes, and what came into view was a dark and cold ceiling.

He moved his chapped lips and muttered to himself.

"Just like that... it worked?"

An incredibly complex emotion welled up inside him.

Kabuto calmed his somewhat disordered breathing, and with a slight effort, twisted his neck to look towards a corner of the laboratory.

There he saw a tall, thin figure with his back to him, intently working.

The man had black hair that fell to his shoulders, and he was thin but tall.

He stood in front of a long iron table piled with scrolls and reagent bottles, his head down, quickly writing something down, occasionally letting out a low, enigmatic laugh, indicating that he was in a rather pleasant mood.

It was Orochimaru.

Noticing Kabuto's awakened gaze, Orochimaru gently put down his notebook and turned to look at his subordinate on the bed.

"Oh? You're awake." A meaningful smile appeared on his face, his voice hoarse yet gentle. "How are you feeling? Are you getting used to the new power?"

Orochimaru's tone could even be described as "caring".

It was as if an elder was inquiring about the well-being of a younger person.

That smile just looks creepy.

What a terrifying smile!

Something is wrong, something is so wrong!

Lord Orochimaru's recent reactions have completely exceeded his comprehension.

Although Orochimaru's smile was warm, it revealed an indescribable eeriness in Kabuto's eyes—that smile was too abnormal!

He suppressed his unease, struggled to sit up, and said in a hoarse voice, "Thanks to Lord Orochimaru... cough, cough... thanks to your help, I was able to fuse the potion so smoothly..."

A violent cough interrupted him.

Kabuto's face turned pale, his body swayed, and before he could react, he fell heavily back onto the bed.

"Don't push yourself, lie down and rest."

Orochimaru quickly stepped forward, reached out and gently placed his hand on Yakushi Kabuto's shoulder, pressing him back onto the pillow.

Kabuto was slightly taken aback, momentarily at a loss for words: "Th-thank you, Lord Orochimaru..."

His heart raced; he felt that Orochimaru's behavior was extremely abnormal.

Lord Orochimaru's recent reactions have completely exceeded his comprehension.

He used Orochimaru's research findings without permission, but Orochimaru showed no intention of punishing him; he even personally helped him, making the fusion process so smooth and reducing the pain considerably...

The more Yakushi Kabuto thought about it, the more alarmed he became, and a fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Alarm bells rang in my head: What exactly is Lord Orochimaru up to?

"Hmm." Orochimaru smiled and withdrew his hand, looking at Kabuto Yakushi's current state with satisfaction. "I must say, your performance surprised me greatly, Kabuto. It seems... the result is even better than I expected."

"Lord Orochimaru, you flatter me."

Kabuto forced a smile, lowered his eyes, and said in a low voice.

"This time... perhaps it was just good luck."

"Hehe, no need to be modest."

Orochimaru chuckled twice, then suddenly moved a little closer, his golden vertical pupils staring intently at Kabuto Yakushi's face.

"You've always been lucky, haven't you?"

Kabuto's heart skipped a beat. He sensed something unusual in those cold, serpentine eyes.

Could it be... that I am the next perfect vessel?

The air suddenly became quiet.

Orochimaru remained silent, simply gazing at him with a smile, as if admiring a beloved new creation.

An invisible sense of oppression enveloped Yakushi Kabuto, making it difficult for him to breathe.

He swallowed hard, his forehead beaded with cold sweat, but he didn't know how to respond, so he could only force a stiff smile.

at this time.

Orochimaru suddenly frowned, his smile vanished, and he abruptly turned his head to look into the shadows of the laboratory, his voice sharp and low: "Who!"

Kabuto Yakushi was also startled and forced himself to sit up halfway to follow Orochimaru's gaze.

The floor in the shadowy area was creeping and twitching strangely, as if something was crawling out from underground!

"Shhhh..."

The soil churned, and a blurry black shadow slowly emerged.

Yakushi Kabuto's eyes widened as he watched the dark figure gradually reveal its outline.

Half of his body was as black as ink, while the other half was as pale as paper. His body was wrapped in a strange structure that resembled giant flower petals, completely enveloping him.

When Orochimaru saw the newcomer, a cold glint flashed in his yellow snake eyes, and a sinister smile slowly curled at the corner of his mouth: "Hmph, I really didn't expect... such a rare guest."

"What, did Payne send you? Are you here to retrieve my Ring of Emptiness?"

Zetsu did not directly answer Orochimaru's question, but simply said slowly, "Orochimaru, it's been a long time."

Orochimaru smiled upon seeing this, and then greedily glanced at Zetsu's white body.

Orochimaru was quite envious of this body, which supposedly had no rejection reaction and could be used for experiments at will.

However, Orochimaru then looked away, even though Zetsu hadn't displayed any particularly formidable fighting prowess.

However, Orochimaru knew about his ability to burrow underground and escape at any time.

He had just come out of the Akatsuki's dungeon and had no intention of going back.

In an instant, he suppressed his desire and put on a half-smile again: "Jue, you suddenly appeared here, it can't be just for a simple reunion, can it?"

Jue let out a strange, eerie laugh, the pupils on the black half of his face contracting slightly, his tone carrying a hint of seduction: "I've come this time to discuss a deal with you—or rather, a collaboration."

"Cooperation?" Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, giving the uninvited guest before him a meaningful look. "Heh... interesting. So, what do you want to cooperate with me on?"

Jue slowly uttered four words: "Impure Earth Reincarnation".

The doctor was suddenly jolted: What does the Akatsuki want this forbidden technique for?

Orochimaru chuckled dismissively, "Heh heh heh... So you've taken a fancy to this forbidden technique."

As he spoke, he strolled towards the end of the road, his steps calm and composed.

This time, he made no attempt to conceal his greedy gaze, brazenly scrutinizing Jue's unusually large body from top to bottom.

The atmosphere inside the laboratory was eerie and stagnant.

Kabuto didn't dare to breathe loudly, watching the two's every move warily.

After a long pause, Orochimaru licked his lips and chuckled seductively, "Cooperation is certainly possible... but, as for the reward..."

He slowly extended his slender fingers, almost touching a corner of Jue's pale body, his golden vertical pupils flashing with fiery desire.

"How about I trade you half of your... magical body?"

Chapter 221 A Bag of Rice Deployed in Konoha Forest

Black Zetsu's expression suddenly changed, and he subconsciously took half a step back, revealing a look of astonishment and vigilance.

However, this shock only lasted for a moment. He quickly calmed himself down and secretly began to analyze the meaning behind Orochimaru's words.

'Body……'

Hmph, it probably refers to the body of White Zetsu.

Black Zetsu's mind raced.

His true identity and information were almost unknown in the entire ninja world, but the unique regenerative properties and inhuman structure of White Zetsu were exactly what this research fanatic wanted.

It seems that Orochimaru did not see through his true form; all he wanted were a few White Zetsu individuals to experiment on.

Thinking of this, the panic in Black Zetsu's eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by an unfathomable light.

He feigned hesitation and gave a curt "hmm," then drawled, "White Zetsu... is very precious."