Shinobi: I'm Really a Supportive Ninja - Chapter 379

c362 Invite Orochimaru into the group.

Konoha, Orochimaru’s secret research base.

When Akira Hatake returned from Mt. Myoboku, he immediately found Orochimaru.

As for Kakashi Hatake and Minato Namikaze, they continue to practice senjutsu in Mt. Myoboku.

However, according to Akira Hatake’s guess, the two of them would be able to complete their training and return to Konoha Village in about a week.

“Mingjun, what are your instructions for coming here this time?”

Orochimaru grinned and extended his tongue to lick the corner of his mouth.

“Orochimaru, please don’t be so disgusting, please.”

Akira Hatake curled his lips, complained and then went straight to the topic, “Orochimaru, are you interested in going to the Pure Land with me?”

“Going to the Pure Land?”

Orochimaru was stunned, and the smile on his face disappeared, “Mingjun, I have to remind you that the Pure Land… is not a place where living people should go.”

“It is indeed not a place where living people should go, but no one stipulates that living people cannot go to the Pure Land for a walk.”

Hatake Akira shook his head, and reached out to pat Orochimaru on the shoulder, “Orochimaru, you are not afraid of heaven and earth. Why this time…”

“Mingjun, you are really a very brave artist.” Orochimaru smiled bitterly, “What a great place the Pure Land is, I know very little about it.”

“Mingjun should know that the less you understand, the more terrifying it is. The Pure Land is very dangerous to me. If we make a slight mistake, we are very likely to…”

Orochimaru stared into Hatake Akira’s eyes very solemnly, “It’s very possible that we will never come back!”

“I understand your worries, but with me here, I should be able to keep you safe.”

Hatake Akira comforted Orochimaru, and then revealed his plan.

As expected by Hatake Akira, Orochimaru was full of curiosity about everything unknown and had a strong desire to explore.

Hatake Akira’s idea is very unconventional, but if you think about it carefully, it is not difficult to analyze that what Hatake Akira said is very possible and feasible.

“Mingjun, each surprise you gave me is bigger than the last!”

Orochimaru sighed, “You really dare to think about going to the Pure Land to plant sacred trees. Aren’t you afraid that brothers Hagoromo Otsutsuki and Hamura will fight you to the death?”

“ha!”

Hatake Akira grinned, “Those two brothers have already fought with their lives for me. Am I still alive and well now?”

“That being said, the Pure Land is Otsutsuki Hagoromo’s home field after all. If we go there rashly… I’m worried…”

“Orochimaru, this really doesn’t look like you.”

Hatake Akira was a little stunned. Orochimaru had clearly shown interest just now, but now he was still hesitant. This was completely different from the fearless Orochimaru before.

“Mingjun, I have never changed. I am still a person who gives everything for the truth.”

Orochimaru rarely opened his mouth to explain what he was thinking, “But Mingjun, you must understand one thing. With the support of my technology, if the body is lost, it is lost. It is no big deal.”

“But the soul is different. It is unique and cannot be copied. Once the soul is destroyed, the person is really dead…”

“I used to be fearless because I had the ability to resurrect my soul. But once I go to the Pure Land with you, if something unexpected happens, I really won’t be able to survive.”

“So that’s what you’re worried about.”

Hatake clearly knew what Orochimaru was worried about, but he was still sure of pulling Orochimaru into trouble.

“Orochimaru, my plan is crazy, and it is very difficult to execute it, but wealth can be gained through risk, and I think you will be interested in the subsequent benefits.”

“Profit? You mean the fruit of the sacred tree?”

Orochimaru shook his head and laughed, “Mingjun, I thought you understood me. My pursuit of power ranks far behind knowledge.”

“I’m sorry Mingjun, I have to live and sing better and better. Only in this way can I read and study the endless knowledge that is as vast as smoke.”

“No, no, no, Orochimaru, you misunderstood, and you also don’t understand me.”

Hatake Akira also shook his head and smiled, “I understand the needs of everyone around me, so do you think I don’t know what you want most?”

Patting Orochimaru on the shoulder again, “Orochimaru, to be honest, the reason why I want to go to the Pure Land to plant sacred trees is for two purposes.”

“I don’t need to say more about the first purpose. Anyway, you don’t pay much attention to power, and you don’t care much about the survival of the ninja world.”

“But my second purpose is closely related to you and your ultimate goal.”

Orochimaru tilted his head and gradually became more interested, “Mingjun, please explain in detail.”

Hatake Akira nodded and told Orochimaru his incomplete inference about the Pure Land mechanism, and also said that he wanted to use the sacred tree to complete the Pure Land reincarnation mechanism.

“Mingjun…sometimes I have to admit that your knowledge and foresight far exceed everyone else’s.”

Orochimaru had a look of admiration on his face, “But Mingjun, although I agree with your inference about the incomplete mechanism of the Pure Land, I am still on the fence about going to the Pure Land to plant sacred trees…”

“Orochimaru, if the reincarnation mechanism of the Pure Land is completed and you can obtain dual immortality of soul and body, will you take this risk with me?”

“Mingjun, are you sure?!” Orochimaru’s eyes flashed with light, and he stared at Hatake Akira with a pair of snake eyes.

“I’m not sure because no one knows what the outcome will be until things are truly finalized.”

Hatake Akira did not finish his words, but gave a promise, hoping that Orochimaru would use it to make a decision.

“But Orochimaru, as long as you go to the Pure Land with me this time, I can completely guarantee you that I will do my best to help you fulfill the above ambition.”

“Mingjun, you should know that the thing I don’t believe in the most is promises…”

Orochimaru lowered his head and drew out his voice.

But two or three seconds later, Orochimaru raised his head again, “But I still trust Mingjun, so… I agree!”

“Orochimaru, your decision this time is just like your decision last time, it will benefit you a lot.”

Hatake Ming looked happy. With the help of Orochimaru on his trip to the Pure Land, he believed that he would avoid many detours.

“I hope, I hope it won’t cost us our lives this time.”

A trace of worry flashed in Orochimaru’s eyes. Although it disappeared briefly, the lack of confidence in his words still exposed his true thoughts.

“Alright Orochimaru, let’s hurry up and make preparations. If we join forces, the success rate of this trip is at best 70%!”

Akira Hatake cheered Orochimaru up again, and Orochimaru quickly returned to normal, with a calm expression on his face again.

“Okay, let’s get started…”

With that said, Orochimaru turned around and left, and Akira Hatake quickly took a few steps to follow.