Huh... Huh...

In a forest in the Fire Country, Orochimaru gasped in a low voice, heading towards the base he had prepared in advance step by step.

He covered his left arm, and blood kept spilling out of his shoulders. He didn't walk very fast, because he had to turn back from time to time to deal with the traces he had walked.

The defection from Konoha last night was not smooth. Because of the outbreak of the Nine-Tail incident, Konoha's defense further improved, and the barrier was opened. If you want to break through, you can only pass through Konoha's main gate.

The third generation of Naruto led the Anbu to support him quickly, and he suffered heavy injuries during the breakout.

If it were only one of the third generation of Naruto, he might be able to deal with it, and even the outcome was unpredictable. However, in Konoha Village, he was facing countless ninja troops. He was alone and thought about how to escape, so it was naturally difficult.

Fortunately, he has escaped now. Although there are many ninjas from Anbu behind him who are chasing him, he is confident that he can get rid of it.

"It's a pity that the research materials I left in Konoha." Orochimaru sighed lightly. The third generation of Hokage led his men to arrest him too decisively, which made him have some things not available to transfer. Fortunately, he had expected that there would be such a day many years ago, and the research results would be transferred one after another.

"Forget it, it's time to go to the base early and leave the Kingdom of Fire."

While moving forward, a gust of forest wind blew, bringing a hint of chill in the early morning. Orochimaru didn't care at first, but then he found that something seemed to be more than before, and his mind suddenly raised.

"Oh, Orochimaru, it's been a long time since we saw each other." A smile of greeting came into his ears, and his nervous mind was relieved. Orochimaru said in surprise: "Senior Uchiha, how could you be here?"

Xuan walked towards him, waved his hand, and a bamboo table and cushion appeared in front of him. He took the lead in sitting cross-legged, pointed at the opposite side with a smile and said, "Sit down and talk, I'm here specifically for you."

"This..." Orochimaru hesitated for a moment and looked behind him. It was not that he was unwilling to talk to Kan, but that he was still chasing Konoha's Angrove behind him. If he stopped at this time, there might be trouble.

Although he thought that if Hei Qiang was here, even if he was really discovered by Konoha Anbu, the only one who was unlucky would be the other party.

Xuan smiled and picked up the teapot on the table and poured two cups, "Don't worry, the people behind you can't find us."

Orochimaru didn't say anything more, stepped forward and knelt down rigorously. Even in front of the third Naruto, he had never been so respectful.

Pushing the teacup in front of him, Xuan whispered: "It seems that he is very hurt. Let's drink a cup of tea to warm your body first."

Orochimaru hurriedly took it, picked up the teacup, and a fragrance penetrated his heart, and his spirit was shocked.

Drinking it dry, a heat suddenly surged from his abdomen, and the chakra containing life began to spread. His whole body was warm, and the injury on his left arm quickly recovered, and the effect even surpassed most medical ninjutsu.

"Senior Gong, is this?" Orochimaru asked in surprise. In this world, although the medical industry has also improved with the improvement of ninjutsu, there has never been such a situation like healing with a cup of tea. Perhaps it would not be any indication if it were someone else. However, Orochimaru, the "scientist" in the ninja world, can keenly grasp the shock. If this thing can be mass-produced, what a terrifying situation would it be? The medical ninja can directly announce its disbandment.

Xuan smiled and said, "This is a small result of the No. 7 potion. It is the pure life chakra extracted from Hashima cells. It has basically no side effects. However, correspondingly, because only thin chakra is left, which has no other use except for treating injuries. However, after we have been studying for so many years, there are many other potions with different abilities."

"Is it actually the cell of the first generation of Naruto?" Orochimaru said as he looked at the tea cup in his hand, "and he has already studied it to this point."

Konoha Village also has a project to study first-generation cells, which is the responsibility of Orochimaru. At the "root" part, he used first-generation cells to do many experiments, and knew the horror of these cells. From beginning to end, the only surviving test subjects were named "A", and the reason for survival was unknown.

And the so-called "A" means Yamato in the future.

Just as Orochimaru was sighing, a sound came from behind him. Even though the sound was extremely light, it instantly attracted Orochimaru's attention and quickly turned his head.

Three Anbe ninjas with different masks rushed over quickly and stopped here. The three of them squatted down at the same time, looking for Orochimaru's traces.

Immediately, they looked at each other and were confused. Did Orochimaru's trace disappear here for no reason?

The three of them quickly separated and searched in different directions. From beginning to end, Gong and Orochimaru stayed beside them, but none of them looked here even at one glance.

After the three of them left, Orochimaru said in shock: "Senior Gong, how did this do it?"

Xuan smiled and said, "This is a bit troublesome to explain. In short, it is to mix our existence with the surrounding environment, and then use the space to make a small change. Then, we will look like we are just two stones. Don't worry, even if you speak in front of them, you won't attract their attention.

However, this move also has its disadvantages, which is that it is possible to be seen through when encountering a ninja with strong perception.”

"I am really worthy of being Senior Chiang. This method has surpassed the scope of ninjutsu." Orochimaru sighed from the bottom of his heart.

Xuan didn't say much, but changed the topic and said, "Okay, let's not talk about these things anymore. Let's talk about my purpose. Since you have betrayed Konoha, are you interested in following me? I just lack a talent like you who is 'scientific research'."

Orochimaru was overjoyed and nodded without thinking, "It's really a matter of asking for it if Senior Qiang invites him personally."

Xuan smiled and threw out a ring and said, "I wish us a happy future cooperation. This ring will be a symbol of your identity in the future."

Orochimaru took it, looked at the ring carefully, and turned into a black gold color, with the word "empty" painted on it.

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Chapter completed!