Naruto: Reborn as Orochimaru

Chapter 161: Danzo Isn’t Pleased

The Uchiha clan might have been pleased with Orochimaru, but not everyone shared their sentiments.

In a hidden lab on the outskirts of Konoha, tension simmered.

"Sixty potions? Sixty pairs of Sharingan? Orochimaru, don't you think this is a bit… excessive?"

Danzo, leaning on his cane, looked displeased, his suspicious eyes fixed on Orochimaru, who was nonchalantly swirling a test tube. This whole thing felt off. Since when had Orochimaru started making big decisions on his own? And why was he being so generous with the Uchiha? Danzo couldn't help but question the true motives behind this.

"There's nothing inappropriate about it," Orochimaru replied dismissively, barely sparing Danzo a glance. "If more Uchiha awaken their Sharingan, doesn't that increase your chances of acquiring one?"

Danzo's face hardened. "That's not what I'm asking. What I want to know is why you decided all this on your own."

Danzo was well aware of Orochimaru's talent, he had been gifted in re

"It feels like the war is going to start up again soon…"

"Isn't that inevitable?"

"I hate war."

Orochimaru was silent for a moment. Finally, he said softly, "I hate it too. But… hmm? You mentioning the war reminds me, I almost forgot something."

"What is it?"

"Eh, it can wait. Let's just sleep for now. We can't do anything about it tonight."

"Then hold me while we sleep."

"I won't sleep well if I hold you."

"Then don't sleep well," Tsunade said stubbornly, grabbing his arm and placing it under her head. She had no intention of letting him go.

Well, it was going to be another sleepless night.

In that moment, Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin, was just a woman seeking warmth in her lover's arms. She let him take the lead, responding to his every touch and kiss.

And yes… she was still a bit loud.

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As days passed, the tensions of the Second Great Ninja War began to mount. However, this time, the Sand and Rock villages weren't launching full-scale attacks. Instead, they adopted guerrilla tactics, striking Konoha's defenses sporadically.

In response, Konoha had already deployed its vanguard units to the front lines, and the atmosphere in the village grew tense once more.

But Orochimaru wasn't particularly bothered. While others prepared for battle, he busied himself in Konoha's research lab, focused on his latest project.

"Orochimaru-sensei, what… what is that?" a young assistant asked, looking at the scroll on the table with wide eyes.

"It's a Scientific Ninjutsu Scroll," Orochimaru replied, a glint of excitement in his eyes.

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