Spoiler at the beginning, Brother Tuzi, can you really open your eyes to this?

Another corner of the Forest of Death.

Although the bright lightsaber only appeared for a moment, Naruto would not miss such an obvious sight.

He looked up at the night sky, which was exactly where the lightsaber had appeared, and he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart:

"It's really dangerous. Who used this ninjutsu?"

Even a quick glance at that lightsaber made Naruto's hair stand on end.

However, in addition to fear, he also felt an irrepressible desire to fight rising in his heart.

"This must be a formidable opponent. I must find him and challenge him!"

Naruto clenched his fists and grinned, as if he couldn't wait for this fight.

"Naruto, come eat something."

Sakura, who was sitting by the fire, smiled gently and handed Naruto a portion of freshly prepared food.

"Ha, thank you."

Naruto took it graciously and said with a grin.

"Speaking of which, Sasuke hasn't come back yet?"

After taking a bite of the food, Naruto looked at Sakura in confusion and said.

Sasuke was nowhere to be seen from morning till night, and no message was left behind.

"Don't worry, Sasuke is so powerful, he should be fine."

Sakura still explained with a smile, "As long as he comes back here within five days."

Hearing this, Naruto felt relieved and nodded, "That's true."

After finishing his meal, Naruto lay down on the ground and rested his head on his hands.

"Xiaoying, you should go to bed early. Leave the vigilance tonight to me."

at the same time……

A soft but disturbing sound came from deep in a corner of the Death Forest.

In a hidden tree hole, Sasuke's figure quietly arrived.

There were many poisonous snakes hiding beside the grass in the tree hole, staring at Sasuke with their cold eyes.

They flicked their tongues, stared fiercely, and looked like they were ready to bite someone.

But Sasuke was not afraid at all. He walked through it calmly, even stepping over the head of a small snake.

In the end, the poisonous snakes did not dare to attack Sasuke and let him approach the tree hole.

"Orochimaru."

Walking into the tree hole, Sasuke shouted loudly and looked around.

"Sasuke-kun, what do you want from me so late at night?"

In the large tree hole, Orochimaru was squatting on the ground fiddling with something. He was not surprised to hear Sasuke's voice.

Those snakes outside had already passed the information over.

"I was so busy talking to you that I forgot to take my Kusanagi sword."

"Fakes are fakes, and they will never be as convenient as the real thing."

Patting the imitation Kusanagi sword at his waist, Sasuke directly extended his hand to Orochimaru, looking like a beggar.

Orochimaru's body didn't move, but his head ignored the shackles of his flesh and turned 360 degrees.

This horrifying scene was replaced by the lingering confusion on Orochimaru's face.

"Your Kusanagi sword?"

"Sasuke-kun, when have I ever taken anything from you?"

Orochimaru raised three fingers:

"I remember there are three Kusanagi swords in the Ninja World. Two are in my hands, and the third is with Itachi."

"What's yours?"

Clang——

Sasuke pulled out a replica of the Kusanagi sword and showed it to Orochimaru: "It's the same as this one."

Orochimaru leisurely stretched his head over and looked around curiously.

Immediately, there was some surprise on his face:

"Sasuke-kun, I do have a Kusanagi sword that is the same style as this sword, but it is from my collection."

"It doesn't seem to be yours, does it?"

Sasuke didn't take it seriously, instead he waved his outstretched hand, "I know."

"But I'm a student, can you take me?"

Orochimaru:"……"

Is it really okay for you to blackmail me directly like this?

Orochimaru was a little speechless, but looking at Sasuke's expression, he didn't seem to be joking.

then……

"Ugh~"

As soon as Orochimaru opened his mouth, a small snake crawled out of his mouth. Then, like a nesting doll, the small snake opened its mouth and spit out a Kusanagi sword.

Sasuke even told him such important information, it's just a Kusanagi sword, so just give it to him.

He still has one anyway.

Plop...

The Kusanagi sword was spit on the ground. Sasuke raised his eyebrows, bent down and picked it up swiftly, without any disgust at the mucus on it.

He took out a handkerchief and began to wipe it carefully.

A moment later, a Kusanagi sword flashing with cold light appeared. A flash of lightning appeared in Sasuke's hand, and the Kusanagi sword also began to thunder.

There seems to be no sense of pause, and it is extremely smooth.

"The familiar feeling is back."

"With this, this thing is useless, and I'm not good at dual swords."

Sasuke smiled softly, untied the replica Kusanagi sword from his waist and handed it to Orochimaru.

"This will be a souvenir for you."

Orochimaru was stunned. What do I need this thing for?

But this was a gift from Sasuke, and it would be rude to refuse, so he had to accept it.

"Thank you, Sasuke-kun."

Orochimaru forced a smile, thinking that he would find a place to throw it away later.

Sasuke nodded and pulled out a storage scroll, from which he pulled out a brand new scabbard.

He inserted the Kusanagi sword directly into it. It was neither too long nor too short, just the right size.

Orochimaru couldn't help but choke, a little overwhelmed. He even prepared a scabbard in advance!

So you've been planning on taking my Kusanagi Sword from the beginning, right?

"Sasuke-kun, let me take you there."

Without waiting for Sasuke to speak, Orochimaru stood up and said goodbye with a smile on his face, his meaning was very clear.

Send this living father away quickly.

Sasuke naturally understood the meaning of Orochimaru's words, smiled and prepared to leave.

However, at this time, because of Orochimaru's movement, Sasuke also saw the thing that he had been tinkering with while squatting there.

There are actually three people?

Upon closer inspection, there were tooth marks of the same size between the necks of these three people. Seeing this, Sasuke couldn't help but shrink his eyes.

This is……

Curse seal?!

Has Orochimaru not given up on this research yet?

"Sasuke-kun? What's the problem?"

Orochimaru was puzzled when he saw Sasuke stop.

Sasuke shook his head slightly:

"It's okay, but I have to remind you that those three guys are a team that the Raikage values. If something happens to them, there may be a big commotion on the Raikage's side."

Orochimaru was slightly startled, then smiled: "Don't worry, I'm just doing some research, I don't intend to take their lives."

"These little guys have been rude to me several times, so they need to be taught a lesson."

Orochimaru thought Sasuke was worried about causing a diplomatic dispute between Konoha and Kumogakure, so he explained and comforted him.

But Sasuke looked at him in surprise: "What the hell is going on."

Sasuke made a chopping motion with his hand knife:

"I mean, if you're going to kill them, make sure you get rid of all traces of them."

"In the Chunin Exam, everyone relies on their own strength. Candidates fight each other, and if they die, they die. The Raikage will at most think that they are inferior in skills."

"But if you are found out as a bully, the Raikage will definitely be furious."

Orochimaru smiled, and his golden vertical pupils showed interest.

"Sasuke-kun is quite cruel~"

"So, you are worried about me?"

Sasuke spread his hands: "I'm worried about what you'll do."

"Who can kill you, you rascal? The most likely thing is that the Raikage is just angry for a moment, and there's nothing he can do to you."

"The most we can do is issue a wanted warrant and greatly increase your bounty."

"You can arrest yourself and collect the reward later."

Sasuke shook his head and laughed, "Okay, I'll be leaving now."

With a wave of his hand, Sasuke turned around and left gracefully.

Orochimaru watched him until Sasuke's figure completely disappeared into the night sky, then he looked away.

He squatted down in front of the Kumogakure team again and began his research.

…………

When Sasuke followed Naruto's scent and found their destination, Sakura was already sleeping peacefully.

Naruto was whispering to a small Nine-Tails.

"Sasuke!"

Sensing Sasuke's presence approaching, Naruto looked up and saw Sasuke's figure on the treetops.

"You guys are finally back!"

Naruto growled under his breath.

Sasuke landed lightly and sat down next to Naruto.

"Is the matter settled?"

"Ah."

"Then when are we going to grab the Scroll of Earth?"

"Why rush? No matter which team they are, they will eventually reach the tower in the center of the forest."

"We can just block them right there. We have as many scrolls as you want."

Sasuke picked up a branch and poked the campfire, saying calmly.

Naruto's eyes lit up, "Great idea!"