Tayuya was extremely anxious right now.
The reason was simple.
Because Orochimaru-sama had just instructed her to take that terrifying Naruto Uzumaki to the guest room to rest, but she had only turned her head for a moment, and that guy had vanished completely.
After personally witnessing how Orochimaru and Naruto Uzumaki conversed, Tayuya silently raised the opponent's danger level even higher in her mind.
Letting such a guy wander freely in this base was no different from throwing a lit bomb into an oil warehouse.
She even took out her flute and used summoning jutsu to call forth the Three Demons.
Three oddly shaped humanoid monsters were summoned and then began searching in three different directions under her flute music.
But Tayuya's speed always seemed to be one step behind Naruto's.
When she arrived at each scene, she saw only violently torn-open doors and empty prison cells.
All the surrounding guards had fallen unconscious.
But not all prisoners had been released.
Among the test subjects imprisoned by Orochimaru, quite a few were villains from other ninja villages.
Among them were ninja, thugs, and gangsters, and this group had now completely set aside past grudges and were sleeping soundly together with the guards.
Tayuya knew that with her own strength she couldn't stop Naruto Uzumaki's progress, so she decisively chose to return to the upper level and find Orochimaru's exclusive laboratory.
When she entered, what she saw was Orochimaru in the middle of "molting."
Seeing Tayuya run in so frantically, Orochimaru didn't show any displeasure. Instead, he seemed to be in a good mood as he asked what had happened.
She reported everything she had witnessed to Orochimaru truthfully.
She thought Orochimaru would have some big reaction, but unexpectedly he just chuckled lightly.
"If it's just those guys, then let Naruto-kun do as he pleases."
"Compared to him, those test subjects no longer have much utility value."
"Since Naruto-kun wants to do this, then cooperate with him. Have the island's guards not obstruct those who are escaping."
Regarding Naruto and the other world behind him, Orochimaru was extremely envious.
The vigorous life force radiating from Naruto's body. He had only seen it in the First Hokage Hashirama's cells.
Perhaps the Uzumaki clan bloodline also played some role, but based on the Uzumaki clan members he had dissected before, this enhancement wasn't the key factor.
In Orochimaru's view, the fundamental reason Naruto could possess such a powerful body was still that other world.
Right now he only sought to keep Naruto Uzumaki stable.
Never mind releasing a few prisoners. Even if he really tore down this base, Orochimaru wouldn't be too heartbroken.
"Alright, since Naruto-kun doesn't need you to guide him, you may withdraw."
Hearing Orochimaru say this, Tayuya naturally couldn't continue being talkative and obediently walked out and closed the door.
"Well then, now it's time for just the two of us."
Orochimaru put on gloves while looking tenderly at Hidan's head placed on the table.
At this moment, Hidan seemed to have already undergone some treatment by Orochimaru. He wanted to curse loudly but couldn't make a sound at all.
Not mentioning the tragic fate Hidan was about to face, Naruto was continuously walking toward the deeper parts of this base.
Those innocent people, whether deceived or directly captured, were all released by Naruto.
The guards along the way were all knocked unconscious. Although those people were somewhat lacking in physical strength, they could still barely stand up.
"Thank you, thank you. Who are you?"
One of the youths asked somewhat timidly as he passed by Naruto.
"Naruto. You can call me Naruto Uzumaki."
Toward these innocent people who harbored no great malice in their hearts, Naruto's attitude was very friendly.
He gently patted the child's head, then pointed toward the upward elevator.
"Go on, the guards outside have all been knocked unconscious by me. Now is a good time to leave."
"Naruto... Naruto-sama! I... I'm called Konosuke. May I follow you?"
The rescued youth Konosuke looked at Naruto's tall, imposing figure and asked instinctively.
His family members were all dead, and he had been captured and imprisoned by Sound ninja under Orochimaru because he possessed a special bloodline.
So now that he was being released, he didn't know where he could go.
"I still have things I need to do. How about this: if you have nowhere to go, you can go to the Land of Whirlpools."
"That's an island nation further south. Although there probably aren't many people there now."
"If I have the chance, I'll go there to see you all."
Hearing Naruto's refusal, Konosuke's eyes first dimmed, then brightened again after hearing the subsequent words.
"Yes, Naruto-sama! I'll wait for you in the Land of Whirlpools!"
There were many people like Konosuke. A large portion of those imprisoned here had lost their homes or family members.
They also heard Naruto's words.
Finally, this group silently gathered around the youth Konosuke and left the underground base together.
This could be considered recruiting the initial population for the Land of Whirlpools' rebirth, Naruto thought to himself.
He took out his sake gourd and took a sip.
Mm, after doing good deeds, even the sake tastes better.
He seemed to return to his twenties, to the days when he and Fisher Tiger climbed Mary Geoise to liberate slaves.
Worth reminiscing about, worth reminiscing about.
Walking along, basically all the innocent prisoners without great malice were released by Naruto.
As for those guards outside the island, they had been "quietly" knocked unconscious by him when he flipped the table with Orochimaru earlier.
Actually, from the first moment he came here and saw those prisoners, Naruto had already planned to release them.
As for how to leave this island, there were boats at the dock. Although not many in number, squeezing together they should manage.
He hoped they wouldn't encounter storms at sea.
Tap tap tap...
Naruto continued walking to an even deeper level.
Going further down, there were no more prison cells holding captives. Instead, there were cold rooms filled with various experimental equipment.
Inside were quite a few "disassembled" victim parts.
Damn you, Orochimaru.
In Naruto's mind, Orochimaru's life had entered a countdown.
According to his habits, he indeed wouldn't break agreements, but after obtaining more intelligence about the Akatsuki organization, their transaction would be considered complete.
At that time, he would destroy this guy along with all his bases.
When Naruto reached the lowest level, he saw a huge container with a naked white-haired youth inside.
When he came down, the white-haired youth soaking in the transparent liquid also turned his gaze toward him.
However, besides the two of them, there were over ten of Orochimaru's subordinates dressed as researchers.
"Who are you?! Without Orochimaru-sama's permission, you're not allowed to approach here..."
A bespectacled researcher who looked somewhat dense was still reciting regulations when his companions slapped him on the forehead.
"It's an intruder! Quickly call for reinforcements!"