Chapter 10

Joining the Akatsuki would also bring a bunch of trouble, and it wouldn't be of much help to him.

As for the Tailed Beasts and the Rinnegan, he could look for opportunities later.

So for the time being, he still needed Orochimaru to stand at the front; he couldn't let anything happen to him.

After thinking for a moment, Shi Yuan took out a few scrolls and handed them to Orochimaru.

"Teacher, these are a few secret techniques I've developed recently; perhaps they might be of some help to Itachi!" ===== CHAPTER 21 =====

[Snake Control Art]

[Burst Secret Technique]

[Crystal Meditation Art]

[Sage Art: Petrification Art]

[Lightning Style Sage Art: Lightning Body Flicker]

These scrolls were all prepared by Shi Yuan in advance; he had just been hesitating whether to take them out.

Now that he thought about it, handing these secret techniques to Orochimaru was no big deal.

Just consider it letting him be his test subject.

As a reward for Orochimaru saving his life, Orochimaru should be very grateful, right...

After all, he was the one who valued fairness the most!

Of course, the Crystal Meditation Art was only a castrated version, without the ability to increase soul lifespan, and the Lightning Body Flicker was also castrated.

But even as a weakened version, the impact of such secret techniques on Orochimaru was still incredibly huge.

"Although the Snake Control Art seems the worst, it is also the most helpful to me right now!"

"This Burst Secret Technique can actually directly burst out twice the strength; it's at least A-rank!"

"And this Petrification Art, it's actually a Sage Art?! It must be at least S-rank!"

"The effect of this Lightning Body Flicker is enough to rival the ninja taijutsu of Cloud Village! This is another secret technique of at least S-rank!"

"Most importantly, this Crystal Meditation Art can actually improve mental power and the soul! It's impossible to evaluate with existing ninjutsu grades!"

Orochimaru found it truly hard to believe.

In just a short year, Shi Yuan had not only completed the development of the curse mark.

He had actually developed at least three S-rank or higher ninjutsu!

And there might even be more hidden!

Even though he had realized many times how terrifying Shi Yuan's talent was, he was still scared this time.

Because he had never heard of anyone whose talent could be this terrifying.

It was already on a different level from everyone he had ever met!

"Teacher should be able to make use of these secret techniques."

"Additionally, it would be best for Teacher to implant the curse mark on yourself before taking action, just in case!"

Shi Yuan's expression remained calm.

Through his research, he was getting closer and closer to the Longevity Sage Art he wanted.

He found that his mindset had also changed; he was more confident.

Because his current strength had improved!

Shi Yuan thought to himself, "It seems that after the Sage Art research is successful, I should also start working on improving my own strength!"

"Curse mark?"

Orochimaru's brows furrowed, and his eyes became sharp.

Although the curse mark was created by him, he had never thought about applying it to himself.

That was because once the curse mark was applied to the body, it would slowly erode it.

Even if it wasn't activated!

Furthermore, he also wanted to learn Sage Mode through his own abilities.

Shi Yuan did not urge him, but said calmly:

"After researching Jugo, my Sage Art has made progress; it shouldn't take more than a few years to solve the problem of natural energy eroding the body!"

"So Teacher, rest assured, I will solve the side effects of the curse mark!"

Sage Art has made progress?!

Hearing this, Orochimaru took a long breath, his heart pounding.

This was a Sage Art capable of granting longevity; the temptation for Orochimaru was self-evident!

Although he really wanted to know what Shi Yuan had found out.

The worst-case scenario was just switching to another body!!

Orochimaru decided to trust Shi Yuan once, "I hope Itachi won't make me wait too long!"

Seeing Orochimaru choose to trust him, Shi Yuan couldn't help but show a smile on his face and bowed slightly.

"Please rest assured, Teacher!"

Since Itachi are going to be my test subject, I will naturally give Itachi enough return!

Teacher, please look forward to it!

Itachi will witness eternal life with your own eyes!

Shi Yuan thought to himself.

The two looked at each other, and the relationship between them underwent a subtle change at this moment.

But neither of them spoke of it.

Orochimaru was a decisive person; he turned around and went to implant the curse mark on himself!

He stayed in the base for another period of time, mastered the secret techniques Shi Yuan gave him, and only then left.

And Shi Yuan was completely immersed in the research of Sage Art.

……

Time flowed like water, passing in a flash.

Orochimaru spent a lot of time searching for talent and geniuses in the ninja world.

At the same time, his intelligence network also began to develop on a large scale, gradually uncovering many secrets of the ninja world.

Perhaps because his requirements were too high, the talent he wanted had not been found.

But he had detected the existence of the Akatsuki organization!

This mysterious and powerful organization aroused Orochimaru's curiosity, and he began to investigate further.

Unexpectedly, it attracted the attention of the Akatsuki!

This day.

Orochimaru suddenly received news from Shi Yuan.

The Sage Art was almost successful!!!

"Good! Good! Good!!!"

Orochimaru laughed excitedly.

He never expected that Shi Yuan would create the Sage Art so quickly!

He immediately rushed back impatiently!

However, just as he was passing through a forest, he stopped in his tracks, looking ahead with a solemn expression.

Two figures wearing cloaks with red clouds on a black background blocked his path.

It was Sasori of the Red Sand, hiding inside Hiruko, and Pain (Deva Path)!

"I didn't expect these eyes to be in the Akatsuki organization!"

Orochimaru looked at Pain (Deva Path), and his heart sank.

Although the Rinnegan held an unparalleled temptation for him, it was, at the same time, a huge pressure.

Especially after learning more about Sage Art and natural energy.

Orochimaru understood the terror of the Rinnegan even more!

It was definitely not something he could resist!

"Orochimaru, Itachi really were investigating us!"

Sasori's voice was full of killing intent, and even more dissatisfied with Orochimaru ignoring him. ===== CHAPTER 22 =====