[V2] - Chapter 38. Let's Dance
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At this moment—
Outside Orochimaru's black processing plant, a tight net had already been laid.
And the boss of Yuto Group… Uchiha Yuto was also here.
No helping it—
Suddenly, Kana called, saying that Nagato had also arrived in the Land of Rice Fields.
Maybe ever since learning he was just a pawn, there had been a knot in Nagato's heart. So upon hearing that the First Hokage had been resurrected through Impure World Reincarnation, and that Uchiha Madara might appear too, he rushed over.
Worried something might go wrong, Yuto thought it over and came as well.
Of course—
More importantly… he was in a partnership with Orochimaru!
Thinking about the Root Group, he felt he had to come in person this time!
After giving Kabuto, who had also arrived, a subtle glance, Yuto clapped a poker-faced Sasuke on the shoulder with a sigh: "Don't be so gloomy. No matter what, he was still your teacher once—just think of it as helping your teacher a little!"
Because they had to guard against a sudden attack by Otsutsuki Urashiki, the village couldn't send too many ninjas.
And since Minato was worried Urashiki might suddenly appear here, after arrangements were made… Sasuke ended up being sent to the front lines.
If Urashiki really made a move, having Sasuke—someone familiar with him—on site meant things hopefully wouldn't turn out too badly.
However—
Maybe seeing his former teacher doing something so despicable made Sasuke's expression a bit complicated.
"Go away!" Sasuke slapped Yuto's hand away.
He'd gotten used to this by now. He just wanted to wrap up this alternate Ninja World business and get the hell out of here as soon as possible.
Staring at Orochimaru's black processing plant in front of him, Sasuke couldn't help but sigh with mixed feelings.
No matter how you looked at it…
He felt this Orochimaru felt a bit cheap~
A slave to money!
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed that crazy guy would become this way!
Even if it was a different Ninja World… he just couldn't believe it!
If the Orochimaru from his world found out, he'd probably beat this version to death out of sheer rage!
[Forget it. Even though Orochimaru originally only took me in because of the Uchiha bloodline, he still taught me, after all.]
If possible…
He would help him out, just a little.
Let him settle down properly in Konoha!
Just then—
"Over here! Over here!" Yuto suddenly waved happily at a figure in the sky and shouted loudly: "Come this way! Kana and Yahiko already told me! You—"
Before he could finish—
For some reason, Nagato, who had clearly noticed him, took one look and immediately zoomed off without a second of hesitation.
Just like he'd run into something dangerous!
"???"
What the heck?
Afraid of him pushing for marriage again?
Yuto looked in confusion at the fleeing figure, muttering to himself: "What's going on? He's not a kid anymore. Is he still this shy? He runs off just seeing his brother?"
"…"
Do you really not have any self-awareness?
Of course—
Watching Nagato make the choice to flee, a complicated look flashed through Sasuke's eyes too.
It wasn't about being shocked at how different the supposed God of the Ninja World looked now—
But rather a sigh of regret…
If he'd known, he would've run too.
Only…
It had been quite a while now, and there was still no information from Jiraiya-sama.
Sasuke frowned slightly, recalling what happened to Jiraiya in his own world…
He infiltrated the Land of Rain, ultimately died and was buried in the sea. And here, this Jiraiya had infiltrated the Land of Rice Fields…
Could it be that this Jiraiya would end up… dying too?
Thinking of this, his eyes narrowed sharply: "I should go check it out myself—"
Before he could finish the sentence—
Boom!
A terrifying explosion rang out!
It immediately drew the attention of all the hidden ninjas in the area. They quickly turned their heads toward the source of the explosion, and when they saw what was happening—
Everyone's eyes widened involuntarily!
"Wood Release?!"
That's right—what appeared before them was Wood Release!
Looks like Jiraiya-sama's infiltration failed!
"Change of plans!" Kakashi quickly ordered, "Launch a full assault! We must free all the Impure World Reincarnation ninjas!"
As soon as he said that—
"Yes!"
All the ninjas responded in unison and immediately charged forward.
Meanwhile—
Yuto also let out a helpless sigh and began running in the direction of the Wood Release eruption. With a face full of righteousness, he struck a peace-sign pose at the cameras held up by frontline reporters and roared: "Liberate all oppressed workers! Charge!!"
He—
Uchiha Yuto—
Though he is just a businessman, he hates oppression the most!
…
On the other side—
After Hashirama and Tobirama were forcibly summoned into the lab, Uchiha Madara also noticed something was off.
Of course—
He too was under constraint now. His command was to lead all Impure World Reincarnation ninjas to hold the front lines and let no enemies pass.
Madara lowered his head and looked at White Zetsu below. "What's the situation?"
"Just as you said, Madara-sama! All Five Great Ninja Villages are here!" White Zetsu grinned, "It looks like Orochimaru is totally screwed this time."
"Fool! He's not worth worrying about!" Madara let out a cold snort of disdain. "Using Impure World Reincarnation for this kind of thing?!"
Is that what a true ninja would do?
You know, even he, back in the day… wasn't this evil!
"Oh right!" White Zetsu suddenly scratched his head, as if remembering something. "That Uzumaki Nagato also came. Should we take action now, Madara-sama?"
Madara frowned slightly, but after thinking a bit, waved his hand calmly: "It's not time yet. Since I've returned, let my eyes stay with him a little longer! There are more important things to take care of for now!"
Just as he finished—
Suddenly—
Boom!
An explosion rang out from inside, accompanied by that familiar Wood Release.
Madara's eyes narrowed sharply. "It begins."
"I wish Madara-sama success in his plans. We'll await Madara-sama's glorious return in the base."
White Zetsu finished speaking and slipped into the ground again.
After all, now that an otherworldly outsider had appeared, he had to stay hidden. If he got discovered, who knows what unexpected incident might occur?
As for Madara—
He cast a casual glance at the departing White Zetsu, unfazed, and began walking straight toward the inner factory workshop.
At this moment—
Even the workers inside had begun to sense that something wasn't right. Of course, having been confined to the facility, unable to access the internet or outside world, they had no idea what was going on.
"Uchiha Madara! What's happening? What is that black-hearted guy planning now?!"
"Hmph." Madara shot them a look of disdain, speaking indifferently: "Are you talking to me?"
His overwhelming aura crushed the room.
Once the place quieted down, he leapt to a high platform.
Under the crowd's puzzled gaze, he pulled out a nameplate expressionlessly—
The word [Manager] etched on it instantly shocked everyone. After all… anyone ranked above them, under the restrictions of Impure World Reincarnation, they had no choice but to obey!
Among them, as the leader of the factory workers, the Third Raikage stepped forward and glared at him: "What exactly are you planning? Don't tell me you're going to help that bastard oppress us too?!"
However—
Madara only glanced at him once, said nothing more, and unleashed his dominating [Manager] presence: "I now order you all! Stop the incoming enemy ninjas immediately!"
"Damn it! You're really siding with that guy to suppress us?!"
But—
Under the command of Impure World Reincarnation, they were helpless. They couldn't resist, and were forced to head out one by one.
As for Madara… after watching them all leave, he let out a faint sneer. Then, with a twist of his hand, he crushed the nameplate and murmured: "Now it's your turn… Orochimaru."
Let's dance!
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