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Shin stored Kaguya Sora’s body back in the Kamui dimension. Since he couldn’t research it himself, he could only wait until tomorrow to find Orochimaru.
It was already evening, and Shin wasn’t that proactive.
Mainly, Shin felt that even if he did research and got results, there might not be any gains. Shin’s attitude was that it would be best if he could successfully research All-Killing Ash Bones, but it wouldn’t matter if he couldn’t.
Shin could always use a Replication Card to copy it from Kaguya Ōtsutsuki. He’d probably need a Divine Replication Card for that.
Moreover, A single Divine Replication Card might be enough to copy all of Kaguya’s abilities.
Shin also wanted to obtain her [Amenominaka]—the ultimate Space-Time Ninjutsu. As the progenitor of chakra, Kaguya’s power was incredibly tempting.
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The next morning, Shin headed for the Akatsuki’s base.
Since Orochimaru had joined Akatsuki, it was much easier to find him. He went straight to Orochimaru’s lab.
Orochimaru was living quite comfortably in Akatsuki.
First of all, He didn’t have to worry about Konoha assassins. Not that he feared them, but it was a hassle.
Here, he could focus on his research, acquiring test subjects from the Land of Rain whenever he needed them.
Although Pain disapproved of his methods, he didn’t interfere. Nagato was no longer the Nagato he used to be, human lives were no longer a concern.
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“Shin, you came here specifically to see me?” Orochimaru asked, momentarily surprised.
“Indeed. I need a favor.”
Shin didn’t talk nonsense and went straight to the point, throwing Kaguya Sora’s body out of the Kamui space.
“A Kaguya?” Orochimaru recognized the corpse instantly.
He had recently been to Kirigakure and recruited Kimimaro, so he was familiar with the Kaguya Clan’s distinctive features.
He hadn’t brought Kimimaro to the Akatsuki base—instead keeping him at a separate location. Orochimaru’s motives were his own.
“That’s Kaguya Sora, the Kaguya Clan Head. Like your new recruit, Kimimaro, he possesses [Shikotsumyaku]. I thought you might be interested.”
Orochimaru’s expression hardened slightly. How did Shin know about Kimimaro?
“What kind of favor do you need?” Orochimaru asked, his curiosity piqued. What could Shin possibly need help with?
“You’re the expert in this area. I’d like you to research Shikotsumyaku. Just share the data with me.”
Shin knew this would be tempting to Orochimaru, who was fascinated by Kekkei Genkai. He wouldn’t experiment on Kimimaro directly, Kimimaro was his chosen vessel.
“Very well.” Orochimaru agreed without hesitation. This was a win-win situation.
“I can’t guarantee any results, though.”
“That’s fine. Just don’t half-ass it.”
Tread, tread, tread~
Heavy footsteps approached, followed by a knock on the door.
“Orochimaru, Pain wants to see you. Something important.” Sasori’s voice echoed from outside.
Although Sasori and Orochimaru were teammates, their relationship was not harmonious. Sasori couldn’t stand Orochimaru.
Similarly, Orochimaru also wanted to dissect Sasori for research.
“Pain? I wonder if Shin is interested?” Orochimaru’s gaze turned to Shin.
“Sure. Why not?” Shin was curious.
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Shin and Orochimaru arrived at the chamber where the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path was housed—also the Akatsuki’s meeting room.
“Uzumaki Shin?”
Pain’s eyes obviously fluctuated when he saw Shin, and he began to guess why Shin Uzumaki appeared here.
Shin glanced around.
Sasori and Kakuzu were present, though Kakuzu was only a chakra projection. The Magic Lantern Body Technique was a forbidden technique used by the Akatsuki for communication.
“Pain, am I not welcome?” Shin asked with a faint smile.
Pain didn’t speak. It didn’t matter if Shin Uzumaki came. Perhaps they could ask Shin Uzumaki for help.
“Leader, get on with it. I have money to make,”
Kakuzu couldn’t help but be impatient when he saw Pain remain silent for a long time. This was disturbing his money-making.
“Indeed. I have a mission for you.”
“What kind of mission? If it’s too easy, I’m not interested,” Sasori said. He’d rather continue his puppet research.
“Yagura, the Fifth Mizukage, has learned a crucial secret about the Akatsuki. Your mission is to eliminate him.”
Shin’s eyes narrowed.
This mission was related to him. Obito had likely ordered Pain to eliminate Yagura, who’d broken free of Obito’s control—thanks to Shin.
While under Obito’s control, Yagura had learned things he shouldn’t have. Though not much, it was enough to jeopardize Obito’s plans.
Eliminating Yagura was the safest course of action.
Obito hadn’t done it himself because he didn’t want to be exposed, and killing Yagura in Kirigakure wouldn’t be easy.
Yagura was on guard now, and Obito’s Sharingan wouldn’t be as effective. And if a fight broke out, Obito couldn’t defeat Yagura quickly. Facing the entire village, he would be forced to flee.
So Obito gave this task to Nagato.
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