For a moment, an unknown aura permeated the entire space.
Kabuto's gaze made Sasuke very uncomfortable.
If it weren't for the secret medicine that strengthened his body, the task of accumulating mental energy, and other things that Kabuto provided, he would have really wanted to kill him with a single blow.
But Kabuto's words also made him fall into deep thought.
Nerves, information, positioning, Genjutsu... combining these pieces of information, he could only think of one person.
Satoru.
At first, he wondered if it was Itachi, but that was impossible. Although Itachi had great talent and was called the youngest person to possess Hokage-level thinking, he couldn't possibly have conducted this kind of research.
"Damn it, why did that guy plant these things on me?
Stealing body information, positioning—is he trying to steal the power of the Uchiha?
Just like Orochimaru?"
Sasuke felt puzzled.
He recalled the man who had been mischievous since childhood, and the indestructible Itachi figurine he once had.
No matter when he saw him, the other person always had a smile on his face, giving off an impression of being very mischievous yet gentle.
Now it seems, is he trying to steal the power of the Uchiha?
Perhaps when he was pursuing Itachi, he became interested in Itachi's Sharingan, and so he acted on me.
In an instant, Sasuke's mind processed a large amount of information.
The look in his eyes grew deeper and deeper.
Is there no good person left in Konoha?
Naruto, Sakura, Kakashi-sensei... he felt that in an instant, everyone became untrustworthy.
His Sharingan spun faster and faster, as if something was about to be born...
"Heh heh, Satoru, truly a formidable individual.
To have developed such a secret Ninjutsu and implanted such things within Sasuke,
he's probably trying to block my reincarnation."
Orochimaru didn't notice Sasuke's change, but after hearing Kabuto's words, he licked his lips meaningfully.
It was likely that the information about him needing three years for each reincarnation had been leaked.
The other party intended to block him this way.
Sasuke was startled by the words, and the changes in his Sharingan gradually subsided.
"However, this secret Ninjutsu is indeed a rare and excellent one.
I truly wish to cooperate with him once, or at least acquire this secret Ninjutsu through trade!"
Orochimaru was too interested in this secret Ninjutsu.
The ability to secretly steal biological (and non-biological) information might greatly assist his research.
Moreover, his desire for immortality stemmed from wanting to learn all the Ninjutsu in the world and master the truth.
Kabuto: "Lord Orochimaru, do you think Captain Satoru's goal is the same as yours?
Is it also for immortality, or some other purpose?"
He froze.
Orochimaru recalled his previous thoughts about Satoru.
He had always felt that Satoru had ulterior motives and was not like an ordinary Konoha Ninja.
He seemed more like a Ninja such as himself.
Now, judging by this secret Ninjutsu, the other party is also an ambitious individual.
He's just smarter and more cautious than I am...
"Is he trying to use Konoha's power to achieve his own goals? What an interesting fellow.
I'm afraid we'll have dealings with him in the future!"
Orochimaru spoke with a tone of exploratory desire.
"Let's seal these things away. I don't want him to find our base.
That would be too troublesome."
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."
Upon hearing this, Kabuto took out a scroll and began to perform Ninjutsu, using a Sealing Technique to seal all the neural materials.
Orochimaru turned his gaze to Sasuke: "Don't you find it interesting? Such a capable person,
who has been lurking in Konoha for so long, his ambition is probably much greater than mine."
Sasuke's face showed impatience: "I don't care about Konoha. Right now, I just want to become stronger and then kill that man. Since it's done, let's go train."
"Hmph hmph, alright... Your goal is certainly clear. If Kabuto had half of your clarity, it would be great."
Orochimaru shrugged and walked out the door.
Sasuke followed him.
In truth, he was also worried in his heart whether someone as ambitious as Satoru would pose a threat to Naruto.
And Sakura...
"Goal..."
Kabuto pushed up his glasses, watching their retreating figures.
He put away the scroll.
"Lord Orochimaru truly dotes on you, Uchiha Sasuke..."
..."Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning."
Konohamaru unleashed a large-scale Fire Release, quickly spewing it towards Ebisu.
Gray smoke enveloped the entire training ground.
A spark ignited, followed by a huge explosion.
Boom!
Ebisu broke out in a cold sweat, quickly evading with the Instantaneous Body Technique.
He patted his chest and wiped away the cold sweat.
"Just a little, just a little bit..."
"Sensei, don't get distracted."
Just then, Moegi's voice sounded from his side.
He turned his head to see.
A giant water dragon roared, about to engulf him.
Bang!
He evaded using the Substitution Technique.
"Heh heh, Sensei, look at my newly developed Ninjutsu, Snot Goo Solidification."
Ise Udon formed hand seals, and the snot dripping from his nose instantly combined with the moisture in the air.
As soon as Ebisu landed, he found himself stepping on a sticky liquid. Hearing Udon's words, he had a bad feeling.
Sure enough, he tried to move, but his feet were bound, and the substance extended to envelop his entire body.
"Udon, quickly release Sensei Ebisu, or he'll suffocate!"
Konohamaru shouted.
If Sensei Ebisu suffocated from snot right after they graduated, that would be a major incident.
"Ah Oh oh"
Udon released the Ninjutsu.
Ebisu emerged, his face green.
He looked at Udon: "Did you just use some disgusting Ninjutsu?"
"Sensei, this is the Ninjutsu that defeated you! How can you call it disgusting?
It took me a lot of effort to develop this."
Udon was immediately a little displeased by his sensei's words.
To avoid falling behind Moegi and Konohamaru, he had diligently studied many theories at the academy and even sought guidance from Sensei Satoru.
Finally, he developed the Snot Goo Solidification Ninjutsu.
"Just tell me, was that Ninjutsu made of snot or not?"
Ebisu just wanted to curse at this point.
But in his heart, he highly approved of Udon.
To develop Ninjutsu at such a young age—the last people he saw do that were Kakashi and Naruto.
He never thought he alone would have to teach three geniuses; this was truly a test for him, the elite teacher Ebisu!
"Sensei, you've gotten weak. You can't even beat the three of us.
How can you teach us?"
Konohamaru couldn't help but complain.
Sensei Ebisu was gradually being surpassed by them, wasn't he?
"Nonsense! I was just testing your strength.
I didn't even use my full power. If I used my full power, I could take you all down in a few rounds."
Ebisu felt like he had lost all face and could only try to regain some through words.
"Then how about we go again?"
"No, today is your first day as Genin, and I'm treating you to a big meal."
"Really? That's great! Then let's save it for next time."
The three cheered.