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Kitazawa chuckled and said, "But since it's during a mission, let's skip the drinking."
Tsunade nodded.
In fact, she doesn't dare to drink much.
She was afraid that what happened last night would happen again.
After dinner, the two sat down in front of the fire.
"Come here, I have something to tell you."
Kitazawa patted the picnic blanket beneath him and said.
What are you trying to say?
Tsunade felt a sudden pang of panic, but she still sat down next to him.
"It's important business."
Kitazawa looked at her expression and asked, "Tsunade-sensei, what are you thinking about?"
Tsunade realized she had misunderstood something.
She raised her hand, elbowed his arm, glared at him, and said, "Stop talking nonsense and get to the point!"
"The Anbu have discovered Orochimaru's whereabouts."
Kitazawa said in a deep voice.
"What did you say?"
Tsunade's expression changed instantly. She frowned and asked, "Where is he?"
Do you know about Otogakure (Hidden Sound Village) in the Land of Rice Fields?
Kitazawa countered with a question.
"You mean he founded Otogakure?"
Tsunade was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly realized and said, "In terms of time, it is indeed about the same."
The establishment of Otogakure Village naturally could not be kept secret from the five major villages.
In fact, Orochimaru hadn't kept it from him either.
In the original work, Otogakure also participated in the joint Chunin Exams held by Konoha and Sunagakure.
This shows that the existence of Otogakure was already known to the Five Great Villages.
But precisely because of this, Konoha Village did not realize that Otogakure was founded by Orochimaru.
After all, it's still incredibly audacious for a rogue ninja to openly establish a ninja village.
This is a classic example of the "blind spot" mentality.
Moreover, establishing a ninja village requires sufficient manpower and financial resources; it sounds unbelievable that one person could establish a ninja village.
"That dead snake is really something."
Tsunade snorted coldly and said, "They actually built a ninja village right under our noses."
"After all, they are your teammates. Everyone knows how powerful the Legendary Sannin of Konoha are."
Kitazawa smiled and said, "I believe that with your abilities, Tsunade-sensei, establishing a ninja village would be no problem at all."
Orochimaru established the ninja village by using both soft and hard tactics.
They integrated the ninja clans and ninjas of the Land of Rice Fields, gained the support of the daimyo of the Land of Rice Fields, and began to plunder geniuses on a large scale.
In the original work, there are many instances of infighting among a group of geniuses in Otogakure.
Similar to the method used for the root, it involves raising gu (a type of insect).
Apart from Kaguya Kimimaro, the other four members of the well-known Otogakure Five were all geniuses who fought their way to the top.
As for Tsunade, she could easily use her reputation as the best medical ninja to recruit people and establish a ninja village.
"Tsunade-sensei, what are your thoughts on Orochimaru?"
Kitazawa looked at her and asked.
"Orochimaru is a rogue ninja of Konoha. Now that we know his location, we must capture him!"
Tsunade said firmly.
She, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya were all teammates who grew up together and had a very deep bond.
Orochimaru was also her younger brother Nawaki's teacher.
And it was her recommendation.
Tsunade was most heartbroken by Orochimaru's defection.
However, she was in a state of escape and wandering at the time, so she didn't care.
Jiraiya, while searching for the prophesied child, did not give up on finding Orochimaru.
In the original work, they did clash, but Orochimaru's ability to escape was too strong, leaving Jiraiya helpless.
"That requires careful consideration."
Kitazawa said with a serious expression, "Neither Orochimaru nor Otogakure can be easily defeated."
"That's right, you only get one chance."
Tsunade nodded and said, "If we alert him, it will be much more difficult to catch him next time."
As a teammate, she knew Orochimaru all too well.
His dream was to learn all ninjutsu and obtain eternal life.
That's why he learned a wide variety of ninjutsu, especially a whole bunch of those for self-preservation and escape.
"Fortunately, Orochimaru has a fixed location this time, which allows us to surround him."
Kitazawa said with a smile.
"First, send your secret agents to find out the situation in Otogakure."
After Tsunade finished speaking, she shook her head and said, "Ordinary ANBU ninjas won't do; they'll easily be detected by Orochimaru."
"I'll go myself."
Kitazawa explained, "Even if we encounter Orochimaru, we can still run away."
Tsunade frowned involuntarily.
Although he wasn't afraid of Orochimaru given his strength, she was still somewhat worried.
"I've also learned quite a few infiltration-type ninjutsu."
Kitazawa said confidently, "I promise you won't be disappointed."
In fact, he didn't even need to go to Otogakure.
Because he already knew a lot about Otogakure.
In the original work, all the powerful figures with names and identities from Otogakure have already made their appearances.
The Hidden Sound Village was established too recently, and the so-called strong people were actually geniuses that Orochimaru had plundered.
The most typical example is the five members of the Sound Village.
Kaguya Kimimaro, Kidomaru, Tayuya, Sakon, Ukon, and Jirobo.
Their normal strength is only that of a Chunin.
After using the Earth Curse Seal, one can probably reach the level of a Special Jonin or a Regular Jonin.
The Heavenly Curse Seal and the Earthly Curse Seal are super-incomplete versions of Sage Mode created by Orochimaru based on Jugo, who was born with the ability to transform into a Sage.
Although it's incomplete, it's quite effective at enhancing strength.
In the original work, Sasuke Uchiha defected from Konoha after receiving the Curse Seal of Heaven.
In addition, the Heavenly Curse Seal is also the medium for Orochimaru's resurrection.
He can be resurrected after his death by the holder of the Heavenly Curse Seal.
The only holder of the Heavenly Curse Seal is in Konoha, and that is Mitarashi Anko.
However, the current five members of Otogakure are probably much weaker than they were in the original work.
After all, they were already fourteen or fifteen years old back then, but now they are only seven or eight.
Perhaps, apart from Kaguya Kimimaro, the other four have not yet been chosen by Orochimaru.
Aside from the five members of the Sound Village, the most powerful is Guren, who possesses the bloodline limit Crystal Release.
The rest are some geniuses, such as Jugo and Tosu Kinu.
Originally, Kabuto and Karin were supposed to be included, but Kitazawa had already kidnapped them.
"Alright, be careful."
Tsunade eventually agreed.
Now that we've finally found Orochimaru, we can't let him get away.
Aside from Kitazawa, she didn't trust anyone else.
"Once I've thoroughly investigated Otogakure, we'll begin our operation."
Kitazawa nodded and said.
Orochimaru is very strong, especially since he knows many escape techniques.
Tsunade pondered for a moment and said, "We'll have to discuss carefully who to take with us."
"The only places you can run are in the sky and on the ground."
Kitazawa suggested, "Bring the Hyuga clan, the Uchiha clan, and the sealing team."
The Byakugan possesses the ability to see through things from all angles without any blind spots.
The Uchiha clan, especially Itachi Uchiha, can counter Orochimaru in genjutsu.
If it's the sealing team, they can seal him after he uses the Orochi technique.
Theoretically speaking, Itachi Uchiha could have dealt with Orochimaru.
But Kitazawa has system tasks to complete, which he has to handle himself.
Furthermore, Itachi Uchiha never revealed his Mangekyou Sharingan.
"Ah."
Tsunade's eyes flickered, and she said, "Bringing them along should be about right."
"Don't reveal this information yet."
Kitazawa reminded him, "Let me find out the situation in Otogakure before we set off that day."
He was thinking of Danzo Shimura.
He maintained contact with Orochimaru throughout his life.
Although he is now dead, it is possible that he still has some undiscovered loyal subordinates.
In short, everything must be done with caution in order to arrest Orochimaru.
Tsunade agreed without much thought.
"Tsunade-sensei."
Kitazawa suddenly seemed to remember something and asked, "Are you planning to inform the Third Hokage?"
He was worried that Hiruzen Sarutobi would steal his life.
"Let's notify him after we capture Orochimaru."
Tsunade hesitated for a moment and said, "Their teacher-student relationship is still there, and I'm worried that the old man will be too soft-hearted."
In fact, this has happened once before.
When Orochimaru defected, it was Hiruzen Sarutobi who arrived at the scene immediately.
It was precisely because of his indecisiveness that the arrest failed.
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