Chapter 398: Chapter 396 : Konoha Crush Plan??
"Special kekkei genkai. Special kekkei genkai?"
Orochimaru’s eyes flickered with light. He didn’t fully understand what kind of kekkei genkai they were talking about, but he spoke up anyway.
"Body crystallization? Extremely hard?"
"If Guren can fuse with this special kekkei genkai, she could evolve too!"
As he said this, Orochimaru licked his lips with excitement. His eyes shone with anticipation.
Since Orochimaru had more contact with Genya, he had developed a new idea to increase his power.
Guren’s crystal release and the crystallization ability that Hayashi and the others mentioned seemed like a perfect match.
If successful, his loyal subordinates would become even stronger.
Orochimaru knew well the strength of Uchiha Shisui and Hayashi. Although he was a bit weaker than Shisui, they were already Kage-level power.
"How did these two manage to escape your ambush?" Genya looked at them thoughtfully. After a moment, he continued, "Was that Tobi with them?"
"Tobi’s ability is very unique. It seems he has an independent space. He can travel freely with others inside it!"
Shisui was highly sensitive to space-related powers. Even in their brief fight, he had almost fully grasped Tobi’s ability.
But right now, there was no way to trap Tobi. There was simply no solution. That ability was too unusual.
"That’s normal. He is from the Uchiha clan like us, but his ability is very special," Genya nodded. He had also interacted with Obito and found him equally troublesome.
That kind of spatial ability—unless you could tear the space apart—was almost like a bug.
If Obito wanted to escape, no one could hold him.
And that was only the power of a single Kamui. If the double Kamui fused, the power would be even greater.
"Genya. There are rumors that he is Uchiha Madara. Is that true?"
At this moment, Hayashi spoke again, asking the very question that troubled Shisui the most.
The Akatsuki’s Tobi had occasionally hinted that he was Madara. Shisui had some doubts—Orochimaru himself was suspicious.
"No!" Genya shook his head firmly as he looked at the others. "If that person really was Uchiha Madara, along with two powerful enemies present, you wouldn’t be able to escape!"
"He is just a member of the Uchiha clan."
As those words fell, all three present nodded in agreement. The Akatsuki’s Tobi was only borrowing Madara’s name!
Just as Genya said, if Madara were still alive, with his strength and pride, he would never allow anyone to escape!
"Interesting!" Orochimaru smiled slyly. His eyes flickered with curiosity, wondering who this Uchiha impersonating Madara really was.
But... it was destined to be impossible to guess. To find out, they would have to personally remove that person’s mask!
The mental space fell silent for a few minutes.
Finally, Genya’s gaze returned once more.
"Orochimaru, when do you plan to put your plan into action? My Uchiha clan—or rather, my Atsukara—will cooperate with you!"
Genya looked at Orochimaru and asked casually, though this was the main point this time.
To overthrow Konoha and eliminate Hiruzen Sarutobi!
He would cooperate with Orochimaru to completely expose Hiruzen’s disguise.
Yes... to unmask Hiruzen Sarutobi. He wanted to destroy Hiruzen’s reputation so thoroughly that even in death, his name would be ruined.
As for why he wouldn’t use the Uchiha clan’s power but instead the Atsukara’s strength, it was because Genya wanted to help his own father rise to the position of Hokage in Konoha.
The Uchiha clan must uphold absolute justice in Konoha!
"When do we start the plan?" Orochimaru murmured softly. After a brief silence as if deep in thought, he finally said, "The Chunin Exams in Konoha will be held soon. Some outsiders will come to participate. That’s when I’ll ruin my dear teacher’s reputation. Hehehe!"
Thinking about that moment, Orochimaru couldn’t help but laugh quietly.
I wonder if my dear teacher will be surprised then.
"During the Chunin Exams?" Genya nodded. It seemed Orochimaru had already decided on this timing to spread word of Hiruzen Sarutobi’s deeds throughout the ninja world.
Still, it’s the Chunin Exams!
"Yes. By then, my first artificial human experiment will be completed. Though not perfect, it will be enough for my dear teacher!" Orochimaru said, licking his lips excitedly.
How thrilling!
"Alright, then we act during the Chunin Exams. I’ll have people assist you!" Genya agreed.
And so, the plan to overturn Konoha during the Chunin Exams was formed.
"We’ll return at that time. It’s been a long time since I saw Danzo; I should visit him too," Uchiha Shisui said quietly, listening to them.
That man, Danzo, personally took my eye. I wonder what expression he’ll have when he sees me again!
Probably one of shock.
Next time we meet, I want Danzo to experience what it’s like to be treated like an experiment. He should repent for those who died at our hands!
"Then... see you at the Chunin Exams!" Genya smiled, his spiritual energy slowly fading.
The other three did the same, gradually disappearing from the spiritual space.
Orochimaru’s base.
Orochimaru opened his eyes, a smile curling on his lips.
His fingers rubbed the ring on his fingertip.
"To be able to create such a ring... Genya, what is your true limit?" Orochimaru whispered. He believed that this Uchiha Genya was even stronger than the Akatsuki leader.
"What gives me the feeling Genya could rival the Akatsuki leader with the Rinnegan? The exquisitely built spiritual space? Or is it my sixth sense?"
Orochimaru felt extremely conflicted at this moment. He knew the Rinnegan was a level above the Sharingan.
Even Madara Uchiha, once the strongest of the Uchiha, had always pursued the path to evolve the Rinnegan.
This showed how extraordinary the Rinnegan truly was.
But when Orochimaru saw Uchiha Genya, he couldn’t shake the feeling that Genya might have already surpassed Madara — and the leader of Akatsuki!
"I won’t overthink it. Since I’m already involved, I hope my instincts aren’t wrong," Orochimaru thought to himself. Shaking his head, he decided not to dwell on Genya for now.
Still, he hoped his intuition was right. Because based on the trajectory of the "Atsukara" organization, a battle with Akatsuki was inevitable in the future. He wanted to be absolutely sure he was on the safe side.
"Orochimaru-sama!" Just as Orochimaru was lost in thought, Kabuto entered wearing glasses, eyes shining with eagerness.
"Orochimaru-sama, you asked me to find the relics of the previous Hokage, and I’ve found them!"
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