Chapter 78: The Aftermath of the World of Trees

Chapter 78: The Aftermath of the Tree World Birth

"Scorpion."

"I advise you to follow the leader's orders."

"This man is definitely not someone you can handle alone."

Seeing Scorpion's dissatisfaction, White Zetsu spoke with a cheerful tone, and then Black Zetsu followed with a sinister voice:

"Of course, if you want to be absent from the next meeting like Kisame,"

"Then good luck."

"Hopefully, I'll be able to find your parts by then."

"Hmph!" Scorpion glanced at Black and White Zetsu, then looked at the masked Tobi:

"There are rumors in the ninja world that say the Tree World Birth outside Kirigakure was caused by a mysterious one-eyed masked man."

"And this man's companion happens to be Kisame, who wears a robe with red clouds."

"That man wouldn't happen to be you, would it?"

The members of Akatsuki had their own information channels.

They were all aware of the recent events outside Kirigakure.

Hearing Scorpion's question, Uchiha Itachi also turned his gaze to Tobi.

He didn't believe Tobi could use the Tree World Birth.

Otherwise, Tobi wouldn't have agreed to his demand not to attack Konoha.

"No."

"The Tree World Birth was caused by this person, don't be misled by the people of Kirigakure."

"That's why Kisame was severely injured."

"If you don't believe me, you can ask Kakuzu."

Uchiha Tobi spoke directly, pointing to Shishou's photo instead of letting White Zetsu answer.

"Is that so."

Scorpion turned to Kakuzu, saw him nod, and muttered to himself, saying no more.

He and Kakuzu were both subordinates of Pain and Konan, so he trusted Kakuzu.

If this man could really use the Tree World Birth,

Then he wasn't someone Scorpion could handle, unless he could launch a sneak attack.

Just like he did with the Third Kazekage.

Other than the leader, no one could deal with such a person.

Uchiha Itachi looked at the photo of Shishou, narrowing his eyes without saying a word.

He felt the man's face looked somewhat familiar...

Land of Fields.

Orochimaru's secret base.

"Hahaha."

"Hahahahaha."

Orochimaru laughed maniacally, holding an information scroll.

Seeing that the masked man from Akatsuki could use the Tree World Birth, Orochimaru was finally certain that transplanting Hashirama's cells could succeed and grant him the power of the First Hokage.

This made Orochimaru ecstatic.

For researchers, the most frightening thing is not knowing if an experiment will succeed.

However, once it's confirmed that an experiment can succeed, the only thing left is to keep trying.

Thus, Orochimaru would one day successfully transplant Hashirama's cells.

At that time, he would not only gain the power of the First Hokage,

But also make a deal with that person to further obtain the secret of evolving the Sharingan into the Mangekyo Sharingan.

Once he mastered these two powers, he could prove to his teacher Sarutobi Hiruzen that he was right.

Thinking of this, Orochimaru laughed wildly again.

"Orochimaru-sama."

"The Uchiha cell cloning experiment has failed."

Yamato approached Orochimaru, speaking softly.

"Hmm?"

"What went wrong?"

Orochimaru frowned, turning to look at Yamato.

Although his main focus was on the Hashirama cell transplantation,

He hadn't given up on the Sharingan.

Since the Uchiha clan was exterminated, he planned to clone one himself.

Fortunately, he had researched the Sharingan while he was in Konoha and had plenty of samples left, so he wasn't short of experimental material.

This idea was inspired by Danzo's request for cloning technology.

"It seems the sample cells lack sufficient vitality."

"Also, the cloning technology isn't very refined."

Yamato replied cautiously.

"I see."

"Then perfect the cloning technology first."

"You will lead this task, Yamato."

"Use Kimimaro's cells as the experimental sample."

Orochimaru gave instructions casually; his main focus was on the Hashirama cell transplantation experiment.

He didn't want to spend too much energy on other things.

"Yes, Orochimaru-sama."

Yamato replied respectfully and left.

Entering the laboratory where Hashirama cells were transplanted, Orochimaru looked at the dead experimental subject with some frustration.

Then he composed himself and continued his experiments.

For Orochimaru, failure was common; success was unusual.

If he couldn't manage his emotions, he wouldn't be able to pursue research.

"I wonder if I can get that guy Shishou to help me obtain some of Itachi Uchiha's cells."

"After perfecting the cloning technology, using Itachi's cells would be the most suitable."

"But since he's already provided sufficient rewards,"

"I need to offer something valuable in return."

"I wonder what he might be interested in..."

Orochimaru pondered while working on his experiments.

Three days later.

Land of Demons, Miko's Palace.

Tsunade and Shizune had already left, and only Miroku and Eri with their daughters remained in the palace.

"How are you feeling?"

Shishou asked Uzumaki Eri in front of him.

"Um..."

Uzumaki Eri blushed, whispering, "Very comfortable..."

"Is that so."

"That's good."

Shishou glanced at the fading bite marks on Eri's arm, satisfied, and withdrew his hand.

He estimated that after one or two more treatments, the bite marks on Eri's arm would completely disappear.

Last time, when Uzumaki Eri was treating Shizune, Shishou noticed that the bite marks on her arm hadn't completely healed.

So, he spent the past few days using Phosphorus Worms to devour the life force of animals in the forests of the Land of Demons, Land of Bears, and Land of Birds, then transferring that life force to Uzumaki Eri.

Of course, if he encountered bandits, thugs, rogue samurai, or rogue ninjas, Shishou didn't hesitate to use them to breed his Phosphorus Worms.

Shishou was never lenient with evildoers.

Uzumaki Eri dressed herself, occasionally glancing at Shishou with a red face.

She was very grateful to Shishou for treating her.

However, every time Shishou treated her, he would make her remove all her armor, which made her feel a bit awkward.

Fortunately, she was slowly getting used to it.

"Eri, how is your study of sealing techniques going?"

Shishou asked, smiling as he admired Eri's shy expression.

"Master, I've basically mastered the basic sealing techniques."

Uzumaki Eri knelt before Shishou, her face blushing deeply.

Because Shishou was holding her lower leg.

"Then keep up the good work."

Shishou stood up, leaving her with encouraging words before leaving the room.

He had other matters to discuss with Miroku and couldn't delay.

"Yes, Master."

Uzumaki Eri bowed low on the tatami, watching Shishou leave.

Feeling a bit disappointed, she murmured to herself:

"Am I really so unattractive?"