[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat":3,"chapter-naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-chapter-148":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: What Kind of Starter Pack is 13 Years Late?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1883302,2501,"Chapter 148: Invisible Betrayal Is More Terrifying Than Visible Betrayal","naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-chapter-148",148,"\u003Cp>Orochimaru felt incredibly unlucky. He couldn't even remember the last time he was beaten so badly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his current situation was truly awful. Not only did Manda die right in front of him, but his body had also collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left with no choice, he could only perform Reanimation Jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orochimaru-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the underground laboratory of Otogakure, Kimimaro helped Orochimaru unwrap the bandages from his body while speaking remorsefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry, not only was I unable to assist you, but I also failed to become your vessel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn't the time for that. Has Kabuto's message arrived?\"Orochimaru's voice was a bit low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro hesitated, then nodded. \"Yes, Orochimaru-sama, not only Kabuto's, but also a message from Konoha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A message was sent from Konoha, unsigned. It only asked if you had gone to the Land of Wind and to be wary of Konoha's reaction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh heh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this news, Orochimaru sneered. He knew this information was from Danzo, but he no longer trusted Danzo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for Kabuto, his intelligence indicates that Konoha seems to have reached a cooperative agreement with Sunagakure, but he couldn't ascertain the specifics.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides that, everyone outside believes that you, Orochimaru-sama, attempted to steal the treasure of the Land of Wind, which led to a massive explosion and caused a tragedy. Both Sunagakure and Konoha have issued a warrant for your arrest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Orochimaru fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't care about being wanted. He'd been wanted by Konoha for so many years without a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he realized something. He seemed to have been framed for someone else's crime?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this really his doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Orochimaru-sama, what's wrong? Are you alright?\" Kimimaro watched Orochimaru fall silent and asked in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru instinctively licked his lips amd said, \"I'm fine, I've just made some decisions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru could still feel the discomfort from his body and soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Reanimation was completed prematurely, which was a torment for him, but he had no other choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he had already made up his mind. He was truly seething with rage now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kimimaro, send a message to Kabuto. Tell him to investigate the Konoha Chunin Exams next year and to start preparing in advance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Orochimaru-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro didn't ask further. He nodded and immediately went to prepare the message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru sat in place, recalling Takemi's words. Ever since Jiraiya had blocked his way in the Land of Hot Water, his fists had been clenched tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was never a good-tempered person. Being set up like this, he couldn't pretend nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he wanted to do now was take revenge! However, he quickly thought of the young man he had fought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Takemi is truly not simple. How are his abilities so similar to Pain's techniques?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that Chakra explosion was also caused by him. This young man...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He hides his true strength very well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru was silently plotting something, while in the Land of Rivers, Kakashi, Guy, and Takemi had finally embarked on their journey home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, it's time to go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speaking of which, the Akatsuki's actions this time were a bit strange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Guy left the Land of Wind and no Anbu followed him, he began to speak freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although they were still incredibly troublesome, they felt less problematic than I had imagined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps their main focus was on the treasure in Rōran.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi had recovered quite well. He thought for a moment before speaking, \"Of course, their performance was indeed abnormal, somewhat like they were testing us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takemi had also noticed the anomaly early on. From what he saw in the anime, it took a long time for the Akatsuki to be targeted by Jiraiya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, not everyone was like him, knowing all these miscellaneous pieces of information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The intelligence we received was a bit too simple, and at the same time, a bit too precise, as if it was intentionally given to us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, during this operation, I also discovered something: two units from Sunagakure and Kumogakure rushed in while Orochimaru and I were fighting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They attacked both Orochimaru and me simultaneously, indicating that their stance and objective were unusual. There's likely a big problem here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still remembered those guys who launched a death charge, but unfortunately, they arrived at the wrong time and ran to the wrong location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost when the Tenseigan artillery roared down, they ran to the closest position, resulting in their complete annihilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're all dead, so let's not mention this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi was quite vigilant. He pondered for a moment before speaking, \"After we return, I will inform Hokage-sama. As for Sunagakure, since they haven't said anything themselves, we'll just pretend we don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Takemi, you must remember that besides our own comrades, we must be cautious of others, even allies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I know, Kakashi-sensei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takemi nodded. He understood these things without needing to be told.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in the future, Sunagakure had openly violated the alliance agreement and attacked Konoha with Orochimaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, visible betrayal isn't terrifying. What's truly terrifying is invisible betrayal.\" Takemi muttered casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This remark made Guy a bit curious, while Kakashi nodded thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a very philosophical statement, but why did you think to say that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, Uchiha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Itachi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Kakashi's eyes about to roll, Takemi decisively blurted out the name 'Itachi'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, who would have thought that he would do something like that? It's all invisible betrayal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guy, who was beside them, nodded upon hearing this, then looked full of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Kakashi, speaking of Uchiha, I just thought of something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The dead last of our class, he had spiky hair, right? Could it have been Obito?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi pressed his hand to his forehead. Guy was a bit face-blind and forgetful. He couldn't remember people he didn't frequently interact with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his good disciple, it seemed he had really been led astray by Jiraiya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three chatted and laughed along the way, and a few days later, they finally returned to Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Takemi, do you want to come with us to report?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the village entrance, Kakashi thoroughly checked his physical condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming he didn't need to go to the hospital, he spoke, \"Anyway, you're almost a Jonin, so getting used to it in advance isn't bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, if nothing unexpected happens, this year's assessment should be conducted by Tsunade-sama or Jiraiya-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guy stroked his chin beside them, looking at Takemi and smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter who it is, I believe you can pass smoothly. Your promotion speed is rare!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becoming a Jonin just one year after graduating—such a thing might have happened in Konoha's history, but it was indeed very rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, I'll just go back and rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after some thought, Takemi finally shook his head with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's talk about it when I'm promoted. It won't be long anyway, so it's not bad to take some time off and be lazy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then suit yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1158,"2026-06-10T06:42:00.700Z",1,"novelbin.me","21763d296e43f402b608196d4e540d16ab24f443060e77c15effc9f9fd9bb6b5","naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-chapter-513","naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-chapter-147",522,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-cover.jpg"]