Chapter 84 Orochimaru's Death, The Madman in the Basement
Chapter 84 Orochimaru's Death, The Madman in the Basement
Konoha Village, central square.
There was little atmosphere of sadness; instead, a lively post-war reckoning ceremony was taking place here.
Maki, the Jonin leading the group from Sunagakure, was kneeling on the ground at that moment.
Behind him were dozens of Sand Village prisoners, bound hand and foot, their faces bruised and swollen.
Tsunade stepped onto the cracked stone slab, holding the newly drafted "War Reparations Treaty" in her hand.
"The Sand Village betrayed their promise, broke the alliance, and joined forces with the Sound Village to attack Konoha."
Tsunade's voice resounded throughout the venue through the loudspeaker.
"According to the conventions of the ninja world, this constitutes a declaration of war!"
"Originally, I planned to go straight to the Land of Wind and wipe you all out."
Maki abruptly looked up, cold sweat pouring down his face: "Hokage-sama, we were also deceived by Orochimaru. As for the Kazekage-sama, we only discovered at the tournament that the person was an imposter; he had already been assassinated by Orochimaru! We are the victims!"
Don't give me that!
Tsunade slapped the treaty.
"Just because you're victims doesn't mean you can kill and set fires at will! Look at the state of Konoha you've created!"
She pointed to the collapsed wall in the distance, though it was accidentally destroyed by the Konoha ninja themselves while trying to get kills.
"That's a cultural relic! Do you understand? A cultural relic!"
"Since we've lost, we must accept the punishment. The compensation is two hundred million taels."
"If you're short even a single penny, I'll send Fugaku Uchiha in his Susanoo to collect the debt at your Kazekage building!"
Two hundred million taels of silver! Ma Ji's vision went black, and he almost fainted.
Sunagakure was already poor, and this sum of money was a death sentence for them.
"We...we don't have that much cash..."
Ma Ji was already short of energy, and at this moment he was even more listless.
"It's okay."
Tsunade revealed a kind smile.
"Installment payment is available."
"As for the interest... we'll calculate it according to Manager Roy's rules, nine out of thirteen... ah no, it's an annual interest rate of twenty percent."
"Sign it."
Under the combined pressure of overwhelming military force and persuasive negotiations, Sunagakure signed this humiliating treaty that ceded the village's sovereignty.
After dealing with Sunagakure, Tsunade faced the Konoha villagers and ninjas who had gathered to watch.
"As for the culprits behind this unrest."
"That traitor who attempted to destroy Konoha, Orochimaru."
The entire room fell silent; everyone wanted to know what would become of the terrifying Sannin.
Tsunade took a deep breath and raised her fist.
"He has been killed on the spot by this Hokage!"
"No trace of the body remains!"
The crowd erupted in deafening cheers.
"Long live the Hokage!"
"That's incredible! Even Orochimaru was defeated!"
Amidst the fervent cheers, Tsunade's reputation instantly reached its peak.
With this "great victory," she firmly secured her position as the Fifth Hokage and completely buried the era of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Only Jiraiya, standing in the corner, was speechless after witnessing this scene.
"No trace of the remains?"
"Ha...this woman, she doesn't even blush when she lies."
"But Orochimaru's current situation is probably worse than death."
The Illusionary Dojo, in the basement.
This is a private space that Roy specially created.
The walls are engraved with the highest level of sealing techniques, so even someone who can fly like a thunder god wouldn't be able to get out easily.
After Orochimaru "exchanged feelings" with the Third Hokage, he was invited to the shop by Roy and is currently sitting in a chair.
He didn't die, and he wasn't even injured.
However, his current condition is indeed worse than death.
Because he couldn't move, this was an absolute contract lock imposed by Roy using his system privileges.
"Roy-kun".
Orochimaru stared at Roy as he descended the stairs, a dangerous glint in his golden vertical pupils.
"What do you mean by this? Is this the cooperation you're talking about?"
"You want to lock me up here like a dog?"
"Oh dear, don't get so angry."
Roy was holding two bottles of soda, and he handed one to Orochimaru as well.
"I'm protecting you."
Roy pulled over a chair and sat down.
"Everyone outside thinks you're dead."
"Tsunade has already broadcast the news of your death throughout the entire village, and even Sunagakure believes it."
"You are now a dead man in the ninja world."
Roy unscrewed the cap and took a sip.
"Isn't this good?"
"Without the Anbu chasing you, without the Akatsuki entanglement, and without all the messy stuff coming your way, isn't that great?"
"Dead people are the best for research."
Orochimaru sneered.
"Research? Here?"
He looked around and saw nothing but a table and a bed.
"There were no experimental equipment or subjects, not even a single white mouse."
"You want me to study air?"
"Don't rush."
Roy put down his soda and his expression turned serious.
"Since I've kept you here, I naturally have a deal you can't refuse."
A flash of light appeared in Roy's palm.
Two scrolls appeared out of thin air and landed on the table.
"Take a look."
Roy pointed to the reel.
"This is your welcome package."
Orochimaru looked at Roy suspiciously.
Boruto: Mitsuki's Genetic Map (Complete Version)
This is the perfect artificial human technology he has always dreamed of; this time it's the complete version, whereas what he saw before was only a part.
He had spent decades exploring these things in the laboratory of the Sound Village, but he had only scratched the surface.
"Take a look at this one too."
Roy pointed to the second reel.
Scientific ninja tools are a different system, a combination of mechanics and chakra.
"No hand seals required; chakra nature can be directly converted through the device..."
"A portable vest capable of storing a vast amount of chakra..."
Orochimaru was dazzled by what he saw; this was the truth he had pursued all his life.
Roy smiled slightly as he observed Orochimaru's reaction, sensing that things were looking promising.
For a mad scientist, freedom? Dignity? Power? They're all bullshit.
He would do anything to expose him to unknown knowledge and to let him see the end of truth.
"How is it?"
Roy asked.
Are you satisfied with this job?
Orochimaru closed the scroll and stared at Roy.
"Roy, you win."
Orochimaru stuck out his long tongue.
"As long as you have this data, you can continue to provide this level of knowledge."
"I can conduct research here."
Orochimaru clutched the scroll as if afraid of losing it.
"very good."
Roy stood up.
The walls of the basement slid open on both sides, revealing a huge space behind them, filled with state-of-the-art experimental equipment.
The room contained culture tanks, centrifuges, microscopes, and even several white skeletons.
These are the god-level laboratories that Roy redeemed with Destiny Points; they have basically everything that should and shouldn't be there.
"This is your new home."
Roy began assigning tasks.
"Help me analyze white leukocytes. These cells have extremely strong vitality and compatibility."
"I need you to mass-produce high-grade recovery potions, the kind that can regenerate severed limbs."
"This will be our store's main product going forward."
Orochimaru glanced at the White Zetsu sample, his eyes lighting up.
"No problem. A inferior version of interstitial cells? How interesting."
Roy continued.
"Develop Cursed Seal 3.0 for Sasuke."
"I want a stable version of the Sage Mode."
"I don't need that monster-like state; I need an amplifier that can perfectly integrate with natural energy without any side effects."
"This requires combining it with Mitsuki's genetic technology."
Orochimaru nodded.
"That's exactly what I want to try."
Roy walked up to Orochimaru.
"Don't even think about running away."
I have locked your soul.
"If you leave this basement even half a step, or have any thought of betrayal..."
"Your soul will be annihilated in an instant, without even the chance to go to the Pure Land."
This was a threat, but also a last resort, but Orochimaru seemed completely unconcerned.
He was completely absorbed in the documents in his hands.
"run?"
Orochimaru smiled.
"Hehehe..."
"The outside world is so boring, nothing compares to the excitement here!"
"If only we could solve these puzzles..."
"Don't even mention a basement, I'd be willing to live in the sewers."
He rushed into the laboratory without waiting.
With a flick of his white coat, he instantly switched into work mode.
"Dr. Snake, online."
Roy watched Orochimaru bustling about.
Satisfied, he closed the door.
"Done."
Roy walked out of the basement.
Outside, the reconstruction of Konoha is in full swing.
Tsunade's booming voice still echoed on the radio, and everything was moving in a positive direction.
"We have money, we have power, and we have technology."
Roy stretched.
"Next, it's time to harvest the biggest leek."
He looked in the direction of the Akatsuki organization in the distance.
"Payne."
"Are you ready for me to realize your pain?"
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