Chapter 96: Orochimaru: Danzo, do you know who destroyed the Root laboratory? (Please subscribe!) Xia Yan originally thought that the women in his backyard were all very generous and never jealous, with low competition pressure. Now thinking about it, it's because they don't need to fight for what they want! With the Uchiha's financial and material resources, what can't they get that they want? The only thing that is truly unattainable is Xia Yan himself! But most of the time, Xia Yan will prioritize satisfying these women who have high potential and top-notch looks, and solve their loneliness first. In addition, most of the time they are pregnant or in the postpartum period, so there is no situation like the ancient emperor's harem where they fight for the throne. But it doesn't mean that they won't compete! Strength is something that every ninja needs. When there is something they truly need in front of them, who wouldn't strive to be the first?
Even the gentlest Uzumaki Yangzi, due to her early experiences, deeply understands that strength is everything. Even she wants to compete, let alone others! Xia Yan has enjoyed it for a long time, but also struggled for a long time. In the end, he decided on two spots - Yukino and Kurama Yakumo. Yukino was the first woman to follow Xia Yan, and her strength was the lowest. But because she was the first to enter, she had a somewhat "main wife" feeling. She did indeed manage to not fight or snatch, treating every subsequent woman fairly and maintaining a stable and harmonious atmosphere. So this time, Xia Yan decided to give her a spot. As for Yakumo, her physical condition was too poor, and she was the one among the women who needed the potion to enhance her physical fitness the most. - Without taking the medicine, it would probably take a long time for her to have the physical fitness to give birth! And also... Xia Yan really wanted to have some fun! Cough cough, in short, the spots for these two have been decided. But as Xia Yan said, he is currently expanding production capacity and increasing output as much as possible. Slowly, all the women will benefit and receive advantages!
Actually, expanding production capacity is not complicated and can be resolved quickly. The real limiting factor for output is the problem of high costs. The 'Fuxing No. 1' requires the consumption of one bottle per week, in addition to precious materials such as Reishi cells, as well as auxiliary materials. Taking everything into account, even just considering the cost, it would consume one million two hundred thousand per month, comparable to an S-class mission. And if it weren't for Neji's body that has adapted to natural energy to a certain extent, it would take at least three years of continuous consumption to achieve complete mastery. This is all considering the price comparable to Asuma, who possesses Elite Jōnin strength and is the son of the Third Hokage!
Apart from the wealthy Uchiha, who can afford such a high price? Of course, Xiayan and Yakushi Kabuto are also optimizing the formula, hoping to reduce costs, increase production capacity, and spread the "Fuxing No. 1" to Zhenyan's entire harem as quickly as possible! Xiayan is full of fighting spirit. "My concubines can become even stronger!" Xiayan's 'Concubine Enhancement Plan' is still making efforts. During this time, he actively contacted other ninja villages.
Third Hokage's estimate is not wrong, except for the Sand Shinobi Village, which is already an ally (vassal), and the Mist Shinobi Village, which has just signed an agreement and feels that they should actively change their closed image. The Cloud Shinobi Village and the Rock Shinobi Village have both expressed their refusal to participate in Konoha's Chunin Exam proposal. However, the Third Hokage didn't expect them to participate anyway. As long as Konoha's Genin crush the Mist Shinobi and the Sand Shinobi, it is enough to demonstrate Konoha's strength and serve as a deterrent. -- Anyway, the Cloud Shinobi and the Rock Shinobi will actively gather information for Konoha's Chunin Exam, so there is no need to worry. In the end, the participants in the Chunin Exam are Konoha and its ally, the Sand Shinobi, as well as the Mist Shinobi Village and several small rural villages who are not aiming to win but to participate. However, the Third Hokage is unaware that while he is focusing on the outside world, Konoha itself is also in turmoil. In a dark forest in Konoha Village. "Orochimaru, why did you summon me?" Shimura Danzo still has his body wrapped in bandages. He leaned on his cane and knocked on a tree root beside him. "Hehehe, long time no see, things are not the same as before...." Orochimaru's unique hoarse voice sounded. He slowly walked out of the shadows, a cold smile hanging on his lips. "After all, we are old acquaintances. How about we catch up?" "Orochimaru, I'm not interested in chatting with you here." Danzo's voice was cold. "You and I are not that close... Don't tell me that someone like you would actually do such a thing!" "Tell me your true intentions then!"
"It's really cold-hearted." Orochimaru didn't mind, his eyes slightly lowered as he said directly, "I want to kill the Third Hokage." Danzo's eyelids twitched, but he remained calm. "The Sound Village in my hands also participated in the Chunin Exams this time," Orochimaru said with a smile. "We also joined forces with the Sand Shinobi Village. I believe that with a surprise attack, it won't be a problem to kill the Third Hokage." "Of course, I need someone to cooperate with me... I need you to leak information at crucial points, so that my subordinates and I can approach the Third Hokage smoothly." "After all, you know," he smiled. "I don't trust you either. With so few subordinates, I really can't venture too deep into Konoha." "What do you think? Would you consider cooperating?" However, Danzo coldly snorted, "I am Konoha's shadow. I won't let anyone who poses a threat to Konoha go unpunished!" "Orochimaru, if you dare to harm Konoha, don't blame me for being impolite to you!" But as for whether or not they would cooperate with Orochimaru, not a single word was said! Or perhaps...
They won't let anyone who poses a threat to Konoha go unpunished... So, if they only target the Third Hokage, would they be let off? Although there was no definite response, Orochimaru knew that they had reached a cooperation. ...Please give me flowers... But he was still not satisfied. Orochimaru smiled and said, "Don't say that, aren't we friendly partners?" "I think there are many things we can discuss between us... For example—" His eyes narrowed, filled with a playful smile. "I remember that you and your Root have been inexplicably attacked many times. Aren't you curious about who could do such a thing?" "You know?" Danzo's old eyes widened, showing a hint of seriousness. Since the incident at the Shimura clan, he hadn't found out anything. And the attacks on Root, with numerous valuable samples and precious instruments stolen, and the thief who exposed himself to the shinobi world, there has been no news until now! For Root, which is essentially Anbu and focuses on intelligence, this is simply a disgrace!
Unfortunately, even if Danzo exhausts all means, he cannot wash away this shame! "Do you know who that person is? The difficult one is you—" Danzo suddenly became serious, then immediately shook his head.
"No, you cannot do such a thing. I have investigated afterwards, and all the members had their minds destroyed by the enemy's powerful illusion techniques. Even their memories cannot be accessed. It is clear that you do not possess this illusion ability..." His words were firm and certain. Because the one who knows Orochimaru's situation best in Konoha is perhaps him, who has had multiple dealings with Orochimaru!
"Although there is no evidence, it should be correct." Orochimaru smiled lightly, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes. He also has no evidence. But sometimes, evidence is not really necessary! With a grudge against the Root, exceptional strength, and skilled in illusion techniques... "Elder Danzo, you should know that there are not many experts in this world, and others do not have the motive to act..." "I know of one person, with considerable strength and fully capable and motivated to target the Root. He is..."
Orochimaru was about to say the person's name. But in the next second, he suddenly stopped speaking. Instead, his pupils contracted, his body stiffened, and a look of disbelief appeared in his eyes. If you look closely into his eyes, you can see a young man with a gentle smile in his pupils, calmly sitting on a branch above Danzo. The young man had a smile on his lips, with one hand resting on his thigh, and the palm of his hand supporting his face, looking down with great interest at Orochimaru and Danzo.
"Hey, who is this person you're talking about?" Danzo frowned and said discontentedly, "Didn't you say you wanted to keep me in suspense?" "If you really know who that person is, I can consider cooperating with you, and we can also discuss other collaborations." "Now, can you speak?" Meanwhile, Orochimaru's cold sweat flowed down, and his pupils suddenly contracted. Danzo actually knew nothing about the young man on top of his head? Was it an illusion? "Yan Xia, you've become stronger again..."