[V2] - Chapter 36. A Message
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With the black-hearted factory exposed, all the ninja villages began dispatching their ninjas to eliminate the demon factory and rescue all the workers forced into 007-style labor.
At this moment, the entire Ninja World was focused on this matter.
However, ever since the hero who infiltrated the black-hearted factory—Little White Man 10086—had possibly died, most people were no longer aware of any updates from within the factory. Therefore, no matter what… time was extremely tight!
But rumor had it… that the God of the Ninja World, the First Hokage, had also appeared!
Orochimaru, after all, was capable of performing the terrifying forbidden jutsu Impure World Reincarnation, and no one could predict what kind of powerful figures he might summon again this time!
So although many people were desperate to save their loved ones trapped inside doing 007 labor, most ninjas understood… this was no longer a simple mission to destroy a black-hearted factory.
It was—war!
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"Is that so? The First Hokage-sama might also be inside?" Jiraiya took a deep breath and hung up the call. Leaning against a tree, he concealed himself and gazed toward the black-hearted factory in front of him—Orochimaru's Demon Factory!
Before long, his expression shifted to one of sorrow and regret. He murmured to himself: "I didn't expect… it's only been a few years, and Orochimaru has already fallen this far!"
Perhaps back when Orochimaru betrayed the village for a billion, he should have gone to find him.
If he had, maybe Orochimaru wouldn't have become such a prisoner to money like this!
Jiraiya truly hadn't expected Orochimaru to commit something this heinous!
He realized—maybe he no longer understood his once-best friend anymore!
Back then, Orochimaru had been so passionate about becoming Hokage. But now, just shortly after the Third Ninja World War, Orochimaru had sunk to the point of eating human ashes.
Money.
Was it really that important?
For money, he betrayed the village.
For money, he started wars.
And now, for money… he committed this kind of atrocity?!
Indeed.
He was completely different from the Orochimaru of the other Ninja World.
Jiraiya sighed.
That Orochimaru betrayed the village in pursuit of immortality and secrets. Though he did conduct many human experiments, compared to him, this Ninja World's Orochimaru… the vision, the ambition—was far too small!
But—
"No matter what! I will save you!" Jiraiya's eyes were filled with determination. "As your close friend, I absolutely won't just sit by and watch you continue to fall!"
Since the other Orochimaru from another Ninja World was able to turn back…
He believed this Orochimaru could too—with his help!
He, the Toad Sage Jiraiya, believed in his friend!
After making up his mind, Jiraiya took a deep breath and stared at the demon factory ahead.
Now, he was ready… to infiltrate!
Just like the Jiraiya from the other world who risked everything to enter the Land of Rain to save his disciple—even at the cost of his life, he did not turn back!
He would not refuse even if he died a thousand times!
Now, he too would infiltrate the black-hearted factory to save Orochimaru!
"Wait for me, Orochimaru! I will definitely save you!"
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Time passed little by little.
In order to destroy the demon factory as soon as possible, more and more ninja were rushing toward the Land of Rice Fields.
"So you're saying! That guy Orochimaru even reincarnated First Grandpa and Second Grandpa?!" Tsunade was momentarily stunned upon hearing the Konoha ninja's words.
As if something clicked in her mind…
How long had it been going on? It seemed like years ago!
Every day, a new account would try to add her as a friend, claiming to be her First Grandpa or something, looking exactly like a scammer.
Could it be… that was really them?
At that thought, her expression turned strange. She muttered, "Grandpa, seriously! You could've at least made yourself clearer! I thought it was a scam!"
What's more, sometimes there would be no messages, and if there was, it'd be just a single line. Last time, "he" even said he was out of money and wanted to buy something—asked if she could transfer him a bit.
From every angle, it looked like a scam!
But thinking about her First Grandpa and Second Grandpa…
They had long since passed away, yet were reincarnated by that guy Orochimaru using Impure World Reincarnation.
Then, under his control, dragging around bodies that weren't theirs, forced to suffer the hell of 007 labor—working nonstop, no rest, no pay, and even had to beg their granddaughter for money to buy something… working day and night, probably being yelled at by Orochimaru too.
She—
Her First Grandpa, Second Grandpa… how pitiful!
They must be rescued!
Tsunade's brows shot up. She immediately roared in anger, "That guy Orochimaru has fallen this low?! Not only defiling the dead for money, but he even eats human ashes?!"
This guy! This guy!!
"I'll skin that damn snake alive myself!"
With that, she rolled up her sleeves, ready to charge in, take Orochimaru down, and rescue her oppressed relatives inside.
"Calm down! Calm down!" The Konoha ninja quickly stopped Tsunade in her tracks. "The situation inside is unclear! Tsunade-sama, we can't act rashly. We need to wait a bit!"
"Wait?! If we wait any longer, that damn Orochimaru will escape!"
"Don't worry! We've already surrounded the area. And the other villages have sent reinforcements! Escaping won't be that easy for Orochimaru. Besides…" The ninja hesitated a little. "Not long ago, Jiraiya-sama called in—he's already snuck in to investigate. I believe he'll send news shortly!"
"Jiraiya already infiltrated?" Tsunade froze slightly, furrowing her brow. "How long ago?"
"About half an hour!"
Just as the words left his mouth, another ninja raised his phone and shouted: "Jiraiya-sama just sent a message!"
"?!"
Everyone quickly crowded around.
"What did he say? What's the situation? What did Jiraiya-sama send?"
"Infiltration successful!"
"…That's it?"
Tsunade raised an eyebrow and looked at the sheepish Konoha ninja. "Hurry and ask him how things are! Can you try calling?"
"Got it!" The ninja nodded, but soon shook his head helplessly. "Still can't connect!"
"Forget it, looks like Jiraiya-sama must be busy right now! He probably put his phone on silent!"
"As expected of Jiraiya-sama!"
"That damn Jiraiya…" Tsunade shook her head helplessly.
Then, she stared at the demon factory ahead, thinking of the Jiraiya currently sneaking inside. She frowned slightly. Though she was anxious, as a ninja she knew not to act recklessly at this point.
But… the inside was incredibly dangerous.
Even if they had once been close friends, Orochimaru had now completely fallen. Who knew what he'd do for money?
Tsunade pondered a bit, sighed, then pulled out her phone. She opened [Nin-Nin], found Jiraiya's profile, and with a complex look in her eyes, pressed and held voice message: "You must come back alive."
However—
What she didn't know… was how much trouble that message caused Jiraiya.
You have to understand—Jiraiya… is a simp!
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At that moment, Orochimaru was also silently watching the exposed video.
He had been doing experiments in his lab when suddenly a subordinate called. Only then did he find out what had happened.
But… who the hell was the one that sneaked in?
And how did they even get in?
He had always been confident in his base—it wasn't some place you could just walk into.
The internet was full of rumors about this so-called Little White Man 10086 being sacrificed. But his subordinates said they hadn't found the guy at all~
So… where did this guy come from?
And how did he suddenly disappear?
No matter what—
"We can't stay here any longer!" Orochimaru's eyes narrowed. He licked his lips and murmured: "We must retreat immediately!"
Though things were indeed getting tense, he wasn't panicking yet.
After all—
He still had Impure World Reincarnation, and with his secret arts, escaping was never a problem.
No one could catch him!
Even the God of the Ninja World was now under his control!
Especially considering—just days ago, he had made a deal with the God of the Ninja World himself.
He paused, looked around at the black-market factory he had worked so hard to build, and just as he was about to leave with the important data—
Ding! Ding!
"Tsunade sent a message!"
A special custom message alert chimed.
Orochimaru turned his head toward the sound. He froze and hesitated for a moment, "Ji… raiya?"
"…"
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