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This guy has indeed modified himself again.
"Red Bean, let them in."
After receiving Orochimaru's order, Mitarashi Anko had no choice but to reluctantly give up her position.
Then he glared fiercely at Shimura Danzo, whose chin had a forked scar.
Shimura Danzo ignored Mitarashi Anko in front of him and led Yamato inside.
This building appears to have only one floor, but it actually has a lot more to it than meets the eye.
In a corner of the west, there is a passageway.
Next is a spacious laboratory.
Inside were various animal carcasses, as well as bottles and jars.
What did you do to yourself?
When Shimura Danzo entered, his pupils contracted slightly.
A woman was covered in bandages, but strangely, the bandages bore Orochimaru's face.
Below, Orochimaru's body lay, his face a bloody mess, revealing the scarlet tendons beneath.
"The Art of Erasing Faces?"
Shimura Danzodo.
The "Face-Changing Technique" allows the practitioner to tear off and use another person's entire face, thereby altering their own appearance to the point that it is almost impossible to detect as a disguise.
Is Orochimaru the blurry man lying on the ground, or the person in front of me with Orochimaru's face but a woman's body?
"Heh heh, Danzo, this is the secret to immortality I told you about."
Orochimaru gazed at his own body with rapture.
She could feel a surge of energy.
Unlike her previous body, which felt tired and heavy due to numerous hidden injuries, this body allowed her to experience the feeling of youth once again.
"You're just crazy."
Danzo Shimura's eyes widened.
Orochimaru actually dared to use himself as a test subject for such ninjutsu that manipulates the soul and body.
If the development process fails, the only outcome will be death.
"Who in this world isn't mad?"
Orochimaru's mouth suddenly opened, and a pair of fair hands reached out to pry open his upper and lower lips.
A new Orochimaru emerged from within, his tightly wrapped bandages replaced with casual clothes.
The woman's features were also concealed, making her look just like an ordinary person.
Orochi Style Substitution Technique!
"I just want to live longer, learn all the ninjutsu, and uncover all the truths."
Orochimaru glanced at Shimura Danzo.
If we're talking about madness, then Shimura Danzo's covetousness for power and his discrimination against the Uchiha clan's existence must have been even more outrageous.
"Hmph, fine, I hope this won't affect your strength."
"You don't need to worry about that. Although this is my first time using 'Reincarnation,' the vessel I'm using has been carefully selected."
Orochimaru smiled.
To obtain a perfect vessel like Kiyoshi, one needs considerable strength, and a transitional phase is inevitable.
She put a lot of effort into the vessel she was wearing.
"So, are you male or female now?"
Danzo Shimura's expression was strange.
If you have to choose to possess someone else's body, why not choose a male?
"Gender distinctions are meaningless to me now; I have cast aside those worldly constraints."
Orochimaru chuckled.
Danzo Shimura felt a chill run down his spine. In all his years of life, this was the first time he had ever seen such a grotesque creature.
If I had to put it that way, this is a ladyboy!
"Alright, I came to see you this time so that you can make a greater contribution in the upcoming battles."
"Shimura Danzo said in a deep voice."
Some time has passed since Kiyoshi captured the Two-Tails Jinchuriki.
They were able to return to Konoha and rest for a while.
"To become Hokage, I began to accumulate merits and fame..."
Orochimaru knew that Danzo Shimura only wanted to support him as a puppet.
However, Orochimaru was indeed tempted by the idea of becoming Hokage.
It wasn't a right that Shimura Danzo desired, but rather the opportunity to obtain more research funding.
Experiments that were once blocked can now be legally brought to the forefront.
"Besides, the Sharingan reserves are running low. You should know what to do, right?"
Danzo Shimura looked at Orochimaru.
"of course."
Orochimaru nodded.
He believes that Kiyoshi Uchiha's genius is inseparable from his Uchiha clan bloodline.
Only by acquiring such a lineage can one go further.
He would have done it even without Shimura Danzo saying so.
"The Hokage selection will be held after the war ends. This time, there will probably be many candidates, so don't be too careless."
Danzo Shimura left these words behind and departed with Yamato, who was guarding the entrance to the passage.
"Is it because Kiyoshi is too dazzling that Danzo realized the Uchiha clan could also become Hokage, and started to feel the pressure?"
Orochimaru smiled and began to refine his chakra, getting used to the feeling of releasing ninjutsu in this body.
…………
That night.
Maitreya is sleeping.
She frowned and tossed and turned in bed.
The quilt was also unconsciously torn off by Maitreya and fell to the ground.
Her voluptuous, fleshy body was revealed inside.
The thin, flesh-colored robe draped over her body resembled a white, gauze-like feather garment, which clung even more tightly to her body after she became sweaty.
From a distance, it looks like it's wearing a semi-transparent veil.
Her prophetic abilities activated once again.
Maitreya saw a man with his back to her, his hands crackling with electricity, the light and shadow shifting, and the scarlet flame fan behind him looking even more terrifying in the moonlight.
She had a bad feeling and took a step back.
"Uchiha Kiyoshi?"
Maitreya opened his mouth.
Could it be that someone close to her is about to die?
who can that be?
Her "prophecy of death" could only foretell the death of those around her, presented as a dream from her perspective.
Maitreya began to look around.
This is not the land of demons.
Maitreya was certain.
Is it...Konoha?
Maitreya was astonished to find that the buildings here were similar to his current residence, with only minor alterations.
In other words, this "prophecy of death" will be very close.
She continued to scrutinize him.
Suddenly I felt a wet patch under my feet.
Her pupils contracted as she saw the Great Demon King of the Demon Kingdom staring intently at her, his voice barely audible.
Beside the daimyo of the Land of Demons, there was a ninja wearing bandages, emanating a burnt smell.
"Your Highness, I've come to save you."
The ninja with the Flame Fan Clan crest turned around; it was none other than Uchiha Kiyoshi.
A smile spread across his face as he put his arm around her waist.
Its eyes turned bloodshot, swirling with black and red patterns.
"do not want!"
Maitreya screamed and got up from the bed.
"Huh...huh..."
Maitreya looked around with lingering fear, his hands clenching the white silk robe tightly.
What happened to the Daimyo of the Land of Demons?
Who is that bandaged ninja?
Why did Kiyoshi say he was coming to save him?
No, I'm not here to save myself.
Maitreya took a deep breath.
Who saves people like that?
She had a feeling that this time it would definitely be related to Uchiha Kiyoshi as well.
How can we avoid this?
The holy witch frowned, feeling deeply helpless against the demon.
Until the sun rises in the sky and a new day begins.
After washing up, the shrine maiden went to begin her day's activities.
Shrine of the Witch.
After the shrine maiden moved in, it became her personal temple.
So much so that even its name became known by word of mouth as the Shrine of the Witches.
People flocked to visit her, seeking blessings and fortune-telling.
Not only ordinary people, but also some ninjas, officials, and wealthy merchants would come here to cleanse their souls.
"Kushina, aren't you going to the battlefield with Kiyoshi in a few days? Are you here to pray for good fortune too?"
Nohara Rin asked curiously.
Minato Namikaze was her teacher, and she also knew Kushina.
"It's Lin."
Kushina nodded and said:
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