⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Chapter 227 : Chapter 227 The Evil God Cult, Young Hidan [1/3]
Chapter 227: The Jashin Cult, Young Hidan [1/3]
More than a month later...
At the borders, Iwagakure and Amegakure gradually withdrew their troops, and the chaos subsided.
After recuperating in Konoha for nearly half a year, Dodai was finally able to return to the Land of Lightning, carrying a friendly alliance treaty with Konoha.
Of course.
Kumogakure paid a significant price for this.
They yielded some wealth and mission quotas; however, they didn't leave anyone behind. Except for those who died in Konoha and whose identities couldn't be acknowledged, everyone else was rescued.
At this moment in the Hokage's conference room, a group of Jonin holding important positions were gathered together, with only Masahiko Yagyu missing.
"In another two or three months, it will be time for the second annual Chunin Exams. Take a look at this—"
Hiruzen Sarutobi handed it to them.
Nara Shikaku took it, a look of suspicion appearing on his face. After passing it to the next person, he looked up and asked, "Hidden Forest Village? When was a Ninja village established in the Land of Woods?"
"At the beginning of the month, the Daimyo of the Land of Woods established it. Its primary duty is to guard Fan City and the Daimyo. For these Chunin Exams, they intend to send people over to learn our assessment process."
Hiruzen Sarutobi explained simply.
He looked at the others.
"What does everyone think?"
Another piece of intelligence was distributed to them at the same time.
"According to Anbu reconnaissance, Hidden Forest Village was originally a group of wandering Ninja. Hearing that there was a group of bandits in the Illusion Forest, they took the initiative to go and exterminate them, rescuing a group of children—"
Kakashi read the intelligence aloud from the side.
After a round of discussion—
"Then, it is decided to recognize the establishment of Hidden Forest Village as an ally, send someone to offer congratulations, and allow them to send people to observe and learn."
"In addition, Otogakure has also sent a request. Do we agree?"
Otogakure.
"Lord Orochimaru, I heard you have also joined the organization. From now on, we are colleagues."
Masahiko smiled, "Of course, if you are unwilling to participate, my friends and I can handle it ourselves."
"How could that be?"
Orochimaru's laughter was hoarse. "You have Hyuga Neji, and I have Kimimaro. We can completely cooperate and develop together."
"I am also very curious about the secrets of the Hyuga and Kaguya Clans."
Orochimaru spoke bluntly.
Masahiko smiled, "Then, happy cooperating!"
"Regarding these Chunin Exams—"
"No moves for now."
Masahiko said, "Hyuga Neji is from the branch family. Once discovered, if the Caged Bird is activated, he will die immediately. We won't have a second chance."
"Then we shall annihilate the main family!"
Orochimaru licked his lips.
Masahiko had mentioned this plan to him before, but at that time, he hadn't been involved in this research yet.
Now, Orochimaru was naturally even more interested.
He stared at Masahiko.
"But before that—I am curious, what kind of existences were the ancestors of the Hyuga and Kaguya Clans?"
"What kind of existences?"
Masahiko smiled and said, "The Lord told me a part of it—simply put, in the ancient era, they might have been revered as gods."
"Gods?"
Orochimaru frowned and said, "Are they related to the Six Paths Sage?"
When someone in the Ninja World is called a 'god,' everyone's first reaction is him.
Orochimaru was no exception.
Although there are many rumors about the Six Paths Sage, the ones most recognized by the public are only the creation of the Ninja Creed and the Rinnegan. Other things, like creating the moon, are mostly considered nonsense.
He didn't quite believe it either.
Masahiko said, "Lord Orochimaru, why do you think—that the Six Paths Sage is the strongest existence?"
"What?"
Orochimaru was somewhat taken aback.
Masahiko said, "That's what the Lord told me. I'm not clear on the specifics; perhaps you can ask him yourself."
"The Six Paths Sage—is he not the strongest?"
Orochimaru couldn't help but be shocked.
After a long while, he finally calmed his emotions. "Mr. Mahiko, if such an existence truly exists, I'm afraid it has nothing to do with ordinary people like you and me."
"Isn't my Lord seeking reincarnation?"
Masahiko said.
Orochimaru shook his head gently, his expression complex.
Reincarnation—
One cannot hide the truth from those who already know it.
Since Masahiko had the knowledge of the Origin organization and understood the flaws of his Living Corpse Reincarnation, there was no need for him to hide anything.
Even if he occupied a body from the Uchiha Clan, he would still need to replace it periodically; he couldn't possess it forever.
"As long as we decipher the secrets of the bloodline, won't we have the final say in what kind of body we want?"
Masahiko laughed.
Hearing this, Orochimaru nodded in deep agreement.
This was also one of the reasons he was willing to join 'Origin'.
Bloodlines, genes, origins—
Compared to the Akatsuki Organization's so-called 'peace,' these were his true pursuits!
His gaze was burning. "Such powerful strength—when do we make our move?"
Masahiko, however, poured a bucket of cold water on him.
"We still need to research and transplant cells, let Hyuga Neji become proficient with the power of the Shikotsumyaku, and enhance his constitution day by day through the Byakugan."
"In addition, the cells of Shodai-sama, your Cursed Seal—trying these one by one and collecting data will take time."
He listed them out one by one.
Orochimaru listened and did a mental tally; having a general idea, he nodded and said, "If needed, I can cooperate."
This matter was beneficial to him, so naturally, he wouldn't give it up.
"Then, happy cooperating."
A few days later, in the Land of Hot Springs.
In a mountain village, screams could be heard.
Inside the village, a fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy had weapons like Kunai and shuriken stuck all over his body.
But he wasn't dead.
He took the items off his body one by one.
Soon, his injuries slowly recovered.
"It hurts like hell! You guys, can you actually do this or not?"
"Haven't you noticed? You now have a very powerful recovery ability; this is precisely the gift of Lord Jashin!"
A cultist said.
The boy said loudly, "But the immortality you talked about hasn't happened at all. Even my roommate was killed by you yesterday."
"That's because he wasn't devout enough toward Lord Jashin and his heart wavered, so Lord Jashin took back the gift."
The cultist spoke without blushing or his heart skipping a beat. "Hidan, if you start to doubt Lord Jashin, you will also lose this gift."
"I am of course devout toward Lord Jashin!"
Hidan said loudly.
"Then, accept Lord Jashin's gift without a shadow of a doubt. You must believe that the devout will surely be protected by Lord Jashin!"
The cultist spoke excitedly.
"Mr. Imagawa, I understand!"
Hidan nodded repeatedly, looking convinced, and obediently went over to accept other modifications.
Imagawa breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, this kid is stupid enough—
He wiped away some sweat.
At this moment, a cold voice rang out: "True believers, on the contrary, would not believe in His existence, which is why you are unable to obtain this power."
"Who—"
Imagawa's eyes widened as he discovered a man had appeared out of thin air in the space.
The other party wore a black robe and a mask.
However.
At this moment, Imagawa had a feeling of being completely seen through.
He retreated in terror.
"You, who are you?"
"You don't need to know my name. I'm just somewhat interested in your Jashin."
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As he spoke, a wave of killing intent enveloped Imagawa.
"Don't, don't kill me!"
Imagawa hurriedly knelt and begged for mercy.
As the other party said, as a researcher, he mostly doubted Jashin; otherwise, he would have applied this power to himself long ago.
"I am willing to give you all the data!"
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