Orochimaru, running away with a bucket

"Orochimaru, what are you going to do tonight?"

Jiraiya walked up to the two of them with his hands on his head, baring his big white teeth, and his intention to get a free meal was too obvious.

Tsunade glared at Jiraiya with fierce eyes, and Jiraiya glared back without giving in.

"Let's go to the convenience store first..."

Orochimaru looked at the two people who were arguing with each other, and considering that there were not enough ingredients at home, he needed to go to the convenience store.

Volume 44: Chapter : Shimura Danzo Wants to Pick Peaches

"Danzo-sama, Orochimaru came into contact with the Ibri clan not long ago."

In the Root base, a Root ninja knelt on one knee and reported to Danzo Shimura about Orochimaru's recent movements.

Orochimaru's pattern of action is so simple that the Root ninjas don't even need to follow or monitor him deliberately to get Orochimaru's daily whereabouts.

"The Ibri clan... The Second Hokage once studied the bloodline limit of that clan."

Danzo Shimura thought about the benefits that Orochimaru's improved formula of the Hyōryōgan had brought him. If there was a way to repair the biggest flaw in the Ibri clan's bloodline limit, or if there was a way to make this flaw controllable.

Danzo Shimura is very envious of the Ibri clan's bloodline limit.

Whether it's infiltrating to obtain intelligence or assassinating, no ninja can match the Ibri clan's bloodline limit.

It would be great if Orochimaru's research could be used by the Root.

Danzo Shimura couldn't help but imagine the scene after the Ibri clan joined the Root.

"Hokage-sama gave Orochimaru the scroll that contained the Second Hokage's research on the Ibri clan's bloodline limit."

"what?!"

Danzo Shimura jumped to his feet, realizing that Sarutobi Hiruzen had the same plan as him.

Hiruzen, do you think so too?

Danzo Shimura was certain that Sarutobi Hiruzen was targeting the Iburi clan, trying to recruit them into Konoha and then invite them to join the Anbu.

As the Hokage's direct subordinate, once the Ibri clan joins...

Danzo Shimura looked at the report that had been delivered to the table not long ago. He felt that he would be even more sad in the future because everything he did would be known by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

When he thought that everything he did would be known by Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzo's fists clenched. He would never let Orochimaru's research results fall into Sarutobi Hiruzen's hands.

Even if he can't get it, Sarutobi Hiruzen can't get it either!

The ninja of the root, feeling the aura emanating from Shimura Danzo, looked at the ground with empty eyes, trying to empty his mind and not think about anything.

At this moment, they are all emotionless tools.

"Go on."

Danzo Shimura quickly adjusted his mood and gestured for the man to continue.

"Orochimaru came into contact with Akimichi Tofu, the patriarch of the Akimichi clan, and seemed to have obtained something from him. It is very likely the Akimichi clan's three-color secret medicine."

Contacted the Akimichi clan...Why did Orochimaru contact the Akimichi clan?

Have you given up on researching the Ibri clan and are now researching the three-color secret medicine?

No, that shouldn't be the case.

Danzo Shimura didn't think Orochimaru was someone who would give up easily.

At the same time, Orochimaru, who had no idea that his chosen subordinate was being targeted by Danzo Shimura, came to the cave where the Ibri clan lived.

Except for the young children whose bloodline limits are still stable, everyone in the Ibri clan has changed into the airtight protective suits provided by Orochimaru. Living in such thick protective suits is not so difficult for them to accept since they can leave the cave and move around in the outside world.

Compared to the possibility of disappearing into smoke at any time, they are already satisfied to be alive.

Something's not right with you guys, right?

Orochimaru felt that the way the Ibri clan looked at her was as if they were looking at "God", and she felt uncomfortable being looked at by such eyes.

"Lord Orochimaru."

Chiriyu walked up to Orochimaru and knelt on one knee respectfully.

Chiri Yu, whose body was about to turn into smoke and dissipate uncontrollably and die, survived. The protective suit prevented his body from dissipating when it turned into smoke. He controlled his smoke-like body bit by bit and condensed it into a human form again. He successfully survived, which also proved the feasibility of the method Orochimaru thought of. Wearing protective clothing really can work.

Protective clothing is very good, but some privacy issues are a bit troublesome, especially those related to excretion.

Orochimaru didn't have any better solution for the time being. She was very busy now. Not only did she have to accompany Tsunade and Jiraiya in training, but she also had to continue practicing the changes in chakra properties and forms, as well as developing skin care products.

Of course, the research on the Ibri people was not shelved because of this. She would take time to examine the bodies of the Ibri people, collect blood samples, and collect various data on their bodies.

"Zhili Yu, you can't take off your protective suit now, right?"

Orochimaru examined Chiri Yu's body.

"It's like this, my body has reached its limit."

Chiri Yu nodded. He showed extraordinary talent at a very young age. Such talent would be called a genius in other ninja clans, but in the Ibri clan, it was a life-threatening rope wrapped around the neck that slowly tightened.

"This is a test piece. You can try it. It might help alleviate your blood disease."

Orochimaru took out a pill. She had a good relationship with the Akimichi clan, and this pill was the product of her research on the Akimichi clan's three-color secret medicine.

The three-color secret medicine of the Akimichi clan is a secret medicine that is only suitable for the Akimichi clan to take, and it can greatly enhance the strength of the user.

That is to say, increase the Yang escape chakra in the body to enhance the power of the family secret technique.

When Orochimaru expressed to Akimichi Tofu that he wanted to study the legendary secret medicine of the Akimichi clan, Akimichi Tofu asked that the formula should not be leaked. Most importantly, he hoped that Orochimaru could reduce the side effects of the three-color secret medicine.

Green spinach balls and yellow curry balls are fine, but it would be nice if the side effects of red chili balls weren't death.

After getting Orochimaru's guarantee, Akimichi Tofu gave her the formula of the three-colored secret medicine for research.

The side effects of the Akimichi clan's three-color secret medicine, the green spinach pills and the yellow curry pills, are all pain. One is pain all over the body, and the other is severe pain when moving.

The most serious side effect is the red pepper pill. After taking the secret medicine, one will gain extremely powerful strength, which is said to be a hundred times the strength. In Orochimaru's opinion, this statement is obviously exaggerated. Even if the fat of the entire Akimichi clan is added together, it is impossible to get a hundred-fold increase.

After taking the red pepper pills, the people of the Akimichi clan can use the family's calorie control method. The calories accumulated in the body will be converted into chakra and form chakra butterfly wings behind them.

Because of this, the butterfly in the Ino-Deer-Choice is from the Akimichi clan.

"I'll try it now."

The moment Chiriyu opened his mask, smoke emanated from his body. Without any hesitation, he swallowed the pill and closed his mask.

A warm force spread throughout his body, and Zhiliyu felt his body become stable. He tried to open the mask, but no smoke came out of his body.

"Lord Orochimaru! You, you succeeded!"

Zhili Yu cried with joy, the ecstasy was indescribable.

"It seems that there is no problem with my research direction."

Orochimaru was very satisfied with her research results, and fortunately, she had the analysis data from Senju Tobirama, which helped her avoid many detours.

"I don't know how long the drug's effectiveness will last. Tell me next time I come."

Orochimaru patted Chiri Yu's shoulder and walked past him.

"Lord Orochimaru, regarding the medicine I just took..."

The chief of the Ibri tribe hesitated to speak, his face showing excitement that was hard to conceal.

"Qinghe, calm down. He's just a test subject. Zhiliyu's situation is special, and he's the only one suitable to be a test subject for the drug."

Orochimaru chose Chiriyu as an experimental subject because of his special situation. Even if someone volunteered to be an experimental subject, it would still be a bit difficult for her to do so.

In this respect, she is different from Orochimaru in the original work.

"I'm so sorry, Lord Orochimaru. I got too excited."

Qinghe lowered his head, thinking that it would be great if time could pass faster. If he felt that time passed too quickly before, now he felt that time passed too slowly. It would be great if he could see the medicine that Lord Orochimaru developed for their clan soon.

"Understandable."

Orochimaru smiled and took out the scroll, opening it and within the scroll was sealed a suitcase of money, the suitcase appeared in her hands when the seal was broken.

"Qinghe, I want to build a laboratory underground in your Ibri clan, and I need you to buy some scientific research equipment on my behalf."

"Lord Orochimaru, please leave it to me."

Qinghe took the suitcase and list handed to him by Orochimaru, and felt the weight of the suitcase without any surprise, as if it was supposed to be like this.

He no longer doubted Orochimaru's words. It was Orochimaru who gave the Ibri clan hope, and the Ibri clan would not let down their savior.

"Konoha's Chunin Exams are about to begin. I will spend the next period of time preparing for them. I'll leave the lab matters to you, Qinghe."

Orochimaru formed a seal with one hand, and his figure twisted and disappeared.

"Lord Orochimaru, please don't worry!"

Qinghe looked respectfully at the place where Orochimaru disappeared, his eyes firm.

Night, the base of roots.

Orochimaru came here again at the invitation of Danzo Shimura.

"Danzo-sama, long time no see."

When Orochimaru saw Danzo Shimura, a smile appeared on his cold and quiet face.

"Orochimaru, you're here."

Danzo Shimura looked at Orochimaru kindly, as if he was looking at his precious baby.

"I've heard about the Ibri clan. If you need any help, please let me know and I will meet your needs. Konoha is a peace-loving village. The Ibri clan lives in the forest very close to Konoha. We in Konoha must have the spirit of a great village."

Orochimaru, your research project is excellent. I, Shimura Danzo, have invested in it! Tell me how much research funding you need!

Orochimaru automatically translated Shimura Danzo's words into domineering words in his mind.

Something is wrong, something is very wrong. Are you trying to pick peaches?

Orochimaru looked at the amiable angel investor and always felt that he had bad intentions.

However, when faced with Shimura Danzo's generous words, she was moved!

Not long ago, Orochimaru took out the money he had saved for a long time and asked the Ibri clan to help him build a laboratory. Now he doesn't have much money, so he should not refuse the money that is delivered to his doorstep!

Volume 45: Chapter 5 (K) Chunin Exam

Konoha's twice-a-year Chunin Exams have begun, as the Chunin Exams between the major ninja villages are conducted separately.

Therefore, all candidates who take the Chunin Exam are ninjas from Konoha.

The first exam was a written test. Sitting in the examination room, Jiraiya felt a little restless and looked at the people around him. If he failed the exam, wouldn't he, Lord Jiraiya, not be able to become a Chunin?

The thought of Orochimaru and Tsunade becoming Chunin while he was still a Genin.

The expression on Jiraiya's face became gloomy, filled with unwillingness and fear.

No, no, no, how could I, Lord Jiraiya, fall down in a place like this!

Even if it's just to avoid being laughed at by Tsunade, I will pass the Chunin Exam and become a Chunin!

Is Jiraiya okay?

Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya, a little worried that this guy might cause some unexpected situation.

Jiraiya turned around, gave her a confident smile, and raised his thumb. His white teeth shone brightly under the light, as if making a tinkling sound.

Seeing Jiraiya's smile, Orochimaru became even more worried. The first exam tests the candidates' intelligence gathering ability. If they don't know the answers, they have to find ways to cheat, provided that the cheating methods are not too crude.

After the papers were handed out, Orochimaru looked at Tsunade who was writing furiously, and then at Jiraiya who was scratching his head.

As expected... After living with the toads in Myoboku Mountain for so long, have you forgotten everything you learned in the ninja school?

When Jiraiya looked over, Orochimaru used an illusion on him, allowing him to see the correct answer when he looked at the paper.

You can cheat in this way...

The invigilator noticed that Orochimaru was using illusion to cheat for his companions, sighed in his heart, and a smile appeared on his face, but he did not expose him.

The first exam of the Chunin Exam is to test the candidates' ability to gather intelligence. Knowing the answers to the test paper itself reflects the ability to gather intelligence. No matter what method is used, as long as the answers can be written on the test paper, as long as the cheating method is not too crude, the invigilator will not eliminate them.

After eliminating those candidates who had cheated clumsily, the first exam ended and the invigilator announced that the remaining candidates had passed the first exam.

Jiraiya gave Orochimaru a thumbs up. He wanted to break the illusion as soon as he was hit by it. When he saw the answer appearing on the paper, he knew who had cast the illusion on him.