As a member of the Hokage, one dares not be a loyal subject of Konoha!

The blasphemer seemed to know many of my secrets, and the Goddess of the Rabbit's gaze turned slightly cold.

That was originally a part of her; there was only one command to release the seal. The problem now is that the command has become sentient.

However, in retrospect, Hamura and Hagoromo were once a part of her, but they sealed her away.

The aloof Goddess of the Rabbit had a slightly complicated expression, and finally uttered a single "Hmm."

This did pique Hinata's curiosity.

It didn't matter. Kaguya didn't say anything, and he didn't ask. The mute would eventually speak up, so it wasn't a big problem. He casually hung Kaguya back on his belt and looked at the trio fleeing rapidly in the distance.

"Hurry up, I need to speed up."

Upon hearing this, the goddess of the rabbit's expression tightened, instantly recovering from her sorrowful state, and then she gripped the man's belt tightly.

The scenery around her rushed past in the next second. After adjusting to the intensity, Kaguya waved to her fallen son from behind. She had her own plans.

The blasphemer is very powerful, and it wouldn't be difficult to unseal him by borrowing his power, but she was thinking about what to do next.

For example, the hidden enemies in the ninja world, or whether the ancestral star, which has not received offerings for a thousand years, will send others again.

She needed to consider the possibility of bringing the blasphemer to her side, and didn't want to listen to Black Zetsu's report for the time being, at least not in front of the blasphemer, otherwise it would make her feel very embarrassed, even though she didn't have any face in front of the blasphemer.

The three gestures that the Goddess of Rabbit just made were actually quite meaningful.

For example, the story called Journey to the West that the blasphemer told her, the monkey could understand the teacher's timing, and after being knocked three times, he came to find his master to learn in the middle of the night.

Black Zetsu is the embodiment of one's own will. Theoretically, even a monkey could understand the hints. There's no reason why Black Zetsu wouldn't understand if one made a gesture. So, just be careful at night and meet him secretly when he comes over.

But the Goddess of the Rabbit had no idea how much harm her "quite disdainful" gesture had done to the young Black Zetsu, nor did she know that the child had stood there muttering "I'm useless, I've disappointed my mother" all day long.

Hyuga Hisei continued his pursuit, while Kakashi and Orochimaru followed their boss at a leisurely pace behind him. However, Black Zetsu, whose eyes had lost their light, clearly did not notice them.

"Let me carry it for you, Orochimaru."

Although he didn't know why the clan leader was so obsessed with those three people, Kakashi, as a junior, still felt a little guilty seeing Orochimaru following behind with so many bags.

After all, he had heard a lot about his father from the other person.

Especially during the Second Shinobi World War, the legendary White Fang of Konoha was widely known throughout the shinobi world for his terrifying power.

"Thank you."

Orochimaru didn't stand on ceremony and handed the other party a bag of scrolls. Since they would be colleagues from now on, there was no need to be too formal.

The move was very rushed, and the sealing scrolls we had prepared in advance were not enough, otherwise we wouldn't have had to ask the boss for help.

"But no matter when, this feeling of being completely crushed by Nichisei-kun is never very comfortable."

Standing upright, Orochimaru gazed at the chasm, still with a sigh on his face.

"Lord Nichijou has always been very strong."

"Yes, ridiculously strong."

"You seem to know Lord Nichisei quite well?"

"It's not just a casual understanding; if you've been constantly outmatched by him in every way, you'll definitely feel that pressure."

"So, Lord Orochimaru, do you know why Lord Nikko continues the pursuit?"

"Let's guess together?"

"Uh, he thinks Sasori of the Red Sand is a talented person? And wants to recruit him?"

"Hehe, there are many talented people, Kakashi-kun, but that good-for-nothing who keeps talking about eternity. He thinks turning himself into a puppet means he'll live forever? What a wise understanding. So I'd rather believe that Hijiri-kun has his eye on Kakuzu, who can make money. Besides, there is definitely his presence here."

Who is Kakuzu?

"Yes, he fought against the first generation."

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"He is indeed a talented person."

Keep going.

Finally, when the two passed through the Land of Grass, they saw the target they were looking for.

But to Orochimaru and Kakashi's utter surprise,

The "talented" individuals who were capable of working were not successfully recruited.

A red-haired woman holding a baby appeared beside the man.

In an instant, Kakashi and Orochimaru exchanged a glance, both seeing a look of understanding in each other's eyes. Then their gazes shifted to the same doll on Hinata Hyuga's belt, and the atmosphere gradually became strange.

Okay, maybe things have been too serious lately.

They seem to have forgotten the true nature of this man.

If Richeng-kun went to such lengths to chase after him this far, he must be starving.

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Chapter 87 Hiruzen, he brought the Uzumaki clan back!

The border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Grass.

Ignoring the complicated gazes of Orochimaru and Kakashi, Hyuga Himaru flicked the Rabbit Goddess who looked at him like trash, and stepped back into the Land of Fire without changing his expression.

The "chance encounter" with two members of the Uzumaki clan naturally put the pursuit plan on hold. Although Kakuzu was valuable, he was ultimately not as good as the people around him. Sending them back to Hyuga and, on the way, dropping Orochimaru into the lunar portal so he could get back to work was the most important thing.

Unfortunately, people can't help but view others through a biased lens.

The clan leader, Hijiri, also admitted that his reputation in Konoha wasn't very good, after all, he was always surrounded by lolis and even cheated on his brother Fugaku.

But this time, Hinata Himaru has a clear conscience.

In fact, when Kakashi and Orochimaru saw the grateful expression on the red-haired woman holding the baby, they knew they had misunderstood.

This complex expression actually stemmed from the fact that someone like Hinata Hiroshi would sometimes stand up for justice and do things that didn't fit his usual persona.

Who knows what kind of person Hyuga Himaru is in their hearts? In any case, it shouldn't be him who feels pity for others.

However, upon closer inspection of the woman and the baby girl in her arms, a sudden realization flashed in Orochimaru's eyes.

Red hair, a powerful vitality.

The identities of these two people are now pretty obvious.

That's the Whirlpool Clan!

Is he a natural-born Jinchūriki?

I heard that some time ago, Himejiro captured the Two-Tails Jinchuriki of Kumogakure. Is he planning to cultivate his own war machine?

As expected of you, Mr. Nichisei.

With a smile, Orochimaru seemed to think he had seen through Hinata Himaru's intentions.

However, only Hinata Himeko himself knows the specific reasons.

He had no intention of training a Jinchūriki or anything like that. Chief Nichisei never considered himself a good person, but that didn't mean that not being a good person meant he couldn't do some good deeds.

Bringing back the mother and daughter from the vortex could be considered an act of kindness, but it also wasn't.

There are many people in this world with tragic fates, and Hinata Hima is not a saint, nor can he save every one he sees.

Unless they have their own value.

These two are genuine Uzumaki orphans. Through casual conversation, Hyuga Himaru learned about the Uzumaki clan member's plight.

Her name is Rena Uzumaki. She escaped with her older sister, Nanako Uzumaki, when the Uzumaki clan was wiped out.

The two sisters were lucky enough to find a family willing to take them in, and the older sister fell in love with the family's son. As the younger sister, she offered her blessings.

Unfortunately, their good fortune didn't last long. With the outbreak of the Third Shinobi World War, their village was also swept up in the flames of war.

It wouldn't have been a big deal originally; if we kept a low profile and held on, we could have survived until the war ended.

However, the allure of the wild Uzumaki clan is fatal to any ninja village.

When disaster struck, Nanako Uzumaki risked her life to protect her and escaped with her sister's newborn daughter, fleeing all the way to Kusagakure.

Just as she was trying to use her unique Uzumaki clan physique to rely on the Grass Village for a safe environment, she encountered Hyuga Hisei, who was pursuing her.

"You will be extremely grateful for your choice in the future."

On the way, after listening to Rena Uzumaki's account, Orochimaru calmly said that he was best at using the greatest malice to speculate about others.

As a scientist who has studied the Uzumaki clan, Orochimaru's words carry authority.

"You underestimated the allure of the Uzumaki bloodline and the test of humanity in the face of war. Making a deal with the Grass Village will only lead to you being devoured by madmen."

This is not an exaggeration.

This is actually the final fate of Karin's "mother" in the original work.

In Karin's memory, her already overburdened mother had to go to "treat" the people in the village again, but she never returned after that.

“My lord, I have not underestimated this point.”

Not all women with whirlpools have fiery tempers. The red-haired woman in front of me is gentle, but her eyes hold a certain firmness.

"After all, that's how my sister died."

A fleeting look of sadness crossed Rena's eyes as she recalled her sister and herself being pushed away by her now completely unfamiliar brother-in-law. In the end, the family's gaze towards them was filled with hatred, even though the woman in her sister's arms was that man's daughter.

But she and her sister didn't actually hate those people. If it weren't for them, they might have died somewhere else long ago. They brought disaster to that family and that village, and they deserved it.

"But Karin is innocent."

Looking at Karin in her arms, Reina Uzumaki revealed a gentle smile; this was the bloodline left behind by her sister.

She was prepared to use her few healing skills to become a medical ninja in Kusagakure, so that Karin could grow up safely. Once Karin had the ability to protect herself, she could leave Kusagakure, which could turn into a den of demons at any time. This was the firm belief of an ordinary woman.

"Your courage is admirable."

Orochimaru remained silent for a moment, then looked at Rena Uzumaki with a hint of admiration.

but

Why would Rena Uzumaki trust Himo and think he's not a bad person?

Because Konoha was once an ally of Uzushiogakure?