Chapter 198: Venerable Old

No response.

He showed no reaction to Orochimaru's disappearance.

Dong Shilang merely widened his eyes, constantly scanning back and forth around the surroundings.

Afraid of missing any clue, which would lead to him being schemed against by Orochimaru again.

"Hah..."

"He seems to have really left~"

Seeing that there had been no movement nearby for a long time and finding nothing amiss, Dong Shilang finally could confirm that Orochimaru was no longer nearby.

"This person's aura is really gloomy~"

Recalling the killing intent that flickered from the other party just now, even though a considerable time had passed, that indifferent, cold, ruthless aura still made Dong Shilang's hairs stand on end as if it were a reflex.

And the other party's words before leaving, looking forward to the next meeting…

Damn expectation!

Such a pervert, it'd be better to go see the Sage of Six Paths early.

Er~

Given this guy's level of perversion, I estimate that's hard to achieve~

He hastily concluded his generosity this time, feeling that, despite being sought out by this Dong Shilang, his own camp was still safe.

At the same time he kept complaining internally, this time Orochimaru really took a big advantage; he hadn't expected that after crossing over once, he wouldn't get to shear a bit of wool from Snake Uncle, but instead let the other party shear him.

Who can he reason with!

"Damn! It's just that my strength isn't enough; otherwise I wouldn't have been so embarrassed this time!"

"Orochimaru, right! I've noted this grudge. When I get the chance later, I'll definitely make him pay the price~"

It could also be considered Dong Shilang's bad luck; originally this matter didn't require a powerhouse like Orochimaru to come looking for him.

Who let the Root member who reported intelligence to the 'Pot Shadow' see this astonishingly powerful Lightning Release Ninjutsu, exaggerate the intel a bit, and then let Orochimaru, who was listening to the report together with Danzo, hear it.

Then one of the Legendary Sannin, who was very interested in Ninjutsu, volunteered to take on the task of obtaining detailed intel on the opponent's Ninjutsu this time.

Even the method for swapping Ninjutsu was something the other party came up with on his deathbed. That is, out of consideration for Dong Shilang being an Uchiha, he still had some reservations.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be so much trouble.

As for those Ninjutsu, he, who well understood the village's attitude, although didn't think much of it, also had no intention of going against village policy. He carefully selected them before handing them over to Dong Shilang.

If it weren't for his Thousand Birds, which Orochimaru found rather interestingly variable, sparking some interest, Dong Shilang would have had to change it even if he didn't want to.

Don't think that just being an Uchiha can protect Dong Shilang's safety.

……

Early the next morning.

Having just finished today's routine training, someone notified him to go to Chief Chongshan's tent.

"I don't know what the chief wants with me!"

Entering the tent located at the center of the Uchiha camp, using the light streaming in through the window, he looked at Yuzhibo Chongshan seated in the main seat, and Dong Shilang spoke up.

Compared to before when he was in the clan, Yuzhibo Chongshan's appearance at this time could be said to have undergone quite a change.

Not only did his complexion become more gloomy, but even his formerly jet-black sideburns had started to turn somewhat gray-white.

This isn't the biggest change; the biggest change in him is his eyes. Compared to before, his entire left eye is now tightly shut at this time.

Such a sudden change made Dong Shilang involuntarily mutter, wondering if the other party had performed the forbidden technique Heavenly Invocation.

But he quickly dismissed it, because according to the original story, to perform that forbidden technique Heavenly Invocation, one needs a Kaleidoscope Sharingan.

Or else, like Danzo, using the First Hokage's cells to perform this Ninjutsu with Three Tomoe.

But then… whether he had opened the Kaleidoscope or used some other forbidden method, he couldn't guess.

【What kind of father, such a son!】

Thinking of the original, even until death Uchiha Fugaku never showed his Kaleidoscope in front of the clansmen, Dong Shilang couldn't help but feel annoyed.

These two really are like father and son…

"Dong Shilang! I don't know how you got in touch with Orochimaru? He handed over two Ninjutsu to the clan, asking us to pass them to you!"

Looking at the tent, this subordinate of his younger brother, Yuzhibo Chongshan also grew curious—how exactly did the other party come into contact with Orochimaru? And Orochimaru even gave the two Ninjutsu to that person.

"Hmm… mainly, Orochimaru-senpai took some interest in the two Ninjutsu I developed, so last night he sought me out, wanting to swap~"

Unexpectedly, Orochimaru actually let the clan intervene in the middle. This maneuver left him bewildered, not knowing what the other party actually wanted to do.

Or perhaps the other party had some deeper meaning behind it?

"Just that?"

In response to Dong Shilang's answer, Yuzhibo Chongshan was slightly disappointed. It seems their connection is only that much.

Far from his hopes.

"Yes!"

Although he had doubts in his heart, he still honestly answered the other's question.

This time Dong Shilang really felt at a loss! The other party completely didn't care about him leaking those two Ninjutsu.

Instead, he became concerned about his connection with Orochimaru, which really left him puzzled.

Shouldn't the other party's focus be on those two Ninjutsu?

"If there's a chance, we can deepen our ties with Orochimaru; if you have any needs, just come find me directly!"

"???"

Fuck, what is the clan trying to do, cozying up to Orochimaru?

Do they find my lively presence an eyesore!

Or maybe they think Orochimaru's lab lacks materials and want to add me in~

He could be certain that if he got close to Orochimaru, sooner or later he would become a corpse on the other's experimental table.

Even his eyes would probably be soaked in a special medicine vat by the other side, used as excellent research material.

You should know that the other party still hasn't completed that technique which can seize another's body and achieve immortal reincarnation!

Even wanting to turn the tables to the limit like Second Pillar is impossible!

Thinking of such an outcome, Dong Shilang felt terrible. Compared to getting on good terms with Orochimaru, he would rather face those rock ninjas.

At least the other side is the real deal, fighting him to the death; even if he loses because he's inferior in skill, he accepts it.

But as for Orochimaru's place…