Orochimaru displayed a sinister smile, his voice becoming somewhat dismissive.
“So, Naoki-kun, let’s discuss the terms of the deal. What is it that you want?”
With that, Orochimaru’s eyes were fixed on the smile that was forming on Naoki Kaguya’s face. The excitement he felt earlier turned sour.
A gloomy, bandaged face emerged from his memories.
Danzo…
Orochimaru’s expression darkened.
The reason his mood suddenly worsened, and he thought of Danzo was simple.
In similar transactions, Orochimaru was usually in Naoki Kaguya’s position. Back then, he could simply dangle some experimental scraps and make Danzo wag his tail and offer money and resources, easily manipulated by Orochimaru.
But now…
He had become Danzo in this scenario.
Looking at the white arm and the pale grey bone, Orochimaru had an unsettling premonition.
Perhaps, like Danzo, he would find himself at the mercy of this brat, yearning for something from him and thus being toyed with and squeezed dry.
No.
Orochimaru shook off the untimely thought, confidence surging within him.
Danzo was just an arrogant fool. But he was Orochimaru.
Gathering his thoughts, he focused entirely on Naoki Kaguya, his gentle voice entering Orochimaru’s ears.
“What I want is…”
“The Flying Thunder God Technique.”
Orochimaru’s face instantly showed a hint of ridicule.
“Flying Thunder God, huh.”
“Brat, you sure are confident.”
Orochimaru sneered a few times, then showed a severe expression.
“Although I hate to admit it, Minato Namikaze is undoubtedly a genius.”
“Although you’re a rare talent in the Kaguya clan, your clan has never shown any aptitude for the Flying Thunder God technique.”
“You can’t learn it.”
Hearing this, Naoki Kaguya smiled.
“Orochimaru-sama, whether I can learn it or not is none of your concern. All you need to do is provide me with the scroll for the Flying Thunder God Technique.”
Such confidence, brat.
Even I haven’t mastered that technique.
Orochimaru chuckled dryly, glancing at the bone and the arm Naoki held.
“So, Naoki-kun, what are you offering in exchange?”
“Is it that bone or that arm?”
Orochimaru felt a peculiar enthusiasm for anything unknown that pertained to the essence of life.
His anticipation grew, and he licked his lips.
“A life isn’t enough?”
Naoki Kaguya’s words reached Orochimaru’s ears, wiping the smile off his face.
Prepare to fight, then.
Orochimaru steadied himself, analysing his escape options.
Byakugan lock-on, the flying Ice Release, and thousands of ninjas surrounding him. Thinking of this, Orochimaru swayed slightly.
But I lost a pair of Byakugan and then gave up the Flying Thunder God scroll without obtaining experimental materials.
How is this different from Danzo?
Orochimaru’s eyes narrowed, dispelling any thoughts of retreat.
If he backed down repeatedly, what standing would he have in cooperation with this brat?
Let’s test you, brat.
Orochimaru licked his dry lips, preparing to activate a technique.
Sensing the tension, Naoki Kaguya smiled and spoke up.
“Orochimaru-sama.”
“I won’t let you leave empty-handed.”
“Since that’s the case, let me give you a finger.”
Naoki Kaguya paused, speaking in a charming tone.
“Believe me, Orochimaru-kun, compared to a technique that’s useless to you, this arm, which holds the secrets you crave, is far more valuable.”
“Very well.”
Orochimaru lowered his hand, dispelling his killing intent. Opening his mouth, a scroll emerged from within, which he flicked towards Naoki Kaguya.
Naoki formed a hand seal, a bone clone appearing to catch the scroll, still slick with saliva.
【Secret Technique Acquired: Flying Thunder God Technique, detected as incomplete, automatically completing.】
【Given the high learning difficulty, the assessed value is Exchange Count*15】
【PS: Improving related talents in the future can reduce the exchange count.】
It’s an incomplete technique, huh?
Orochimaru is always consistent.
And the Flying Thunder God requires more exchanges than the evolution of Shikotsumyaku?
As expected.
The Kaguya clan, indeed, has no aptitude for space-time ninjutsu.
This results in an excessively high exchange count.
Naoki Kaguya sighed inwardly.
Learning the Flying Thunder God Technique would significantly enhance his capabilities, although not as proficiently as Minato Namikaze.
After all, adding more bloodline limits only diversifies techniques but doesn’t lead to a qualitative leap in overall strength.
Only the evolution of Shikotsumyaku and the Flying Thunder God Technique could elevate him from a regular kage level to a strong kage level.
But the current exchange count for the Flying Thunder God made Naoki Kaguya hesitant.
Only when he has a surplus of exchange counts or finds an extraordinary physique will he consider it.
Thinking this, Naoki Kaguya looked at the White Zetsu arm in his hand, frowning slightly.
Although he only gave Orochimaru a finger and got the Flying Thunder God Technique in return, given the high learning difficulty, he spared Orochimaru’s life.
Looking at it this way, I lost out.
With this in mind, Naoki Kaguya spoke bluntly.
“Orochimaru.”
“I have one more request, a simple one.”
Orochimaru’s mocking smile froze.
Arrogant, greedy brat.
Annoying fellow.
But the Flying Thunder God scroll I gave was meticulously fabricated, brat.
Orochimaru’s lips curled.
So be it. Let these serve as compensation.
Naoki Kaguya, seemingly unaware of Orochimaru’s change in expression, continued.
“Orochimaru-sama, the Explosive Tag Multiplication Technique, a simple technique as a gift, shouldn’t be too much, right?”
“Simple?”
Orochimaru’s brow twitched.
The Explosive Tag Multiplication Technique, a forbidden technique from the Second Hokage, could continuously summon explosive tags, causing concentrated, repeated explosions.
This could kill a tailed beast.
This brat.
But another incomplete one should do.
Orochimaru’s mood lifted, but he still pretended to be pained, his raspy voice speaking.
“Fine.”
“But give me some powder from that bone.”
After all, that finger isn’t a proven valuable item.
“Powder?”
“Sure.”
Naoki Kaguya pulled out a kunai, casually scraping some powder off, and cheerfully completed the exchange with Orochimaru.
【Secret Technique Acquired: Explosive Tag Multiplication Technique, detected as incomplete, automatically completing.】
【Given the low learning difficulty, the assessed value is Exchange Count*1】
【PS: Recommended for self-study】
“Orochimaru-sama, the deal is done. Shall I escort you out?”
Orochimaru nodded, satisfied, though his eyes held malice.
Brat, see you on the battlefield.
Next time, I’ll teach you respect.
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