This mission is just the right opportunity to investigate thoroughly!

Let's see what is so miraculous about this suddenly rising Land of Whirlpools!

Nearby, accidentally hearing Orochimaru's muttering, Tsunade suddenly frowned and said, "You are going to the Land of Whirlpools?!"

She suddenly recalled that figure in the Land of Whirlpools who looked extremely similar to Nawaki, and suddenly said, "I want to go too!"

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Chapter 52 Orochimaru: Rukongai, the dwelling place of ghosts?

"I want to go too!"

Tsunade's eyes were resolute. She was going to the Land of Whirlpools to confirm the true identity of that figure!

Although Nawaki was indeed already dead, what if...

She understood that the mission wasn't something Orochimaru could decide. Without saying much else to him, she went straight to the Hokage Building to find Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Orochimaru watched Tsunade's receding figure, his heart suddenly sinking.

He understood that Tsunade still hadn't let go of Nawaki.

After all, he was one of her few remaining relatives.

How could it be so easy to let go.

Just like when he lost his parents back then...

He could understand Tsunade's feelings, but Nawaki really couldn't come back anymore...

Hokage Building, Hokage's Office.

With a bang, the office door was forcefully pushed open by Tsunade.

Tsunade decisively slammed her hand onto the desk and said seriously, "I want to go on the mission to the Land of Whirlpools too!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was stunned for a moment, then realized that Tsunade must have learned about Orochimaru's mission details.

He frowned slightly.

If it were an ordinary mission, he would have just let Tsunade be.

But this mission really wouldn't do; it concerned the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, so they couldn't be careless!

Besides, Tsunade was prone to acting on impulse; if she ruined things, it would be bad.

Hiruzen Sarutobi refused, saying, "No!"

Tsunade's beautiful eyes widened!

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained unmoved.

The two reached a stalemate for a moment. Seeing that Sarutobi wouldn't relent, Tsunade ignored him and left directly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and said, "Keep a close eye on Tsunade, and don't let her leave Konoha during this time!"

"Yes!"

Several voices sounded from inside the office and quickly subsided.

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi had said, Tsunade went home to pack her luggage, and as soon as she stepped out the door, she was stopped by the Anbu.

"Lady Tsunade, please don't make things difficult for us."

Several Anbu members dispersed around Tsunade, faintly intending to surround her.

Tsunade glared coldly, her voice frigid as she said, "Get lost!"

With a boom, the Chakra on Tsunade's body erupted, blowing her clothes rustlingly.

But the Anbu members remained unmoved.

Tsunade took a deep breath, preparing to use her enhanced strength to leave by force.

Since they wouldn't listen to reason, she'd just have them lie in the hospital for a few months, which would also give them a long vacation.

Just as Tsunade was about to make a move, Uzumaki Mito's voice suddenly sounded.

"Xiaogang, you've just returned to Konoha, what are you off to do again?"

The aura on Tsunade's body leaked away, and she hesitated, saying, "To go to the Land of Whirlpools..."

The Land of Whirlpools?

Uzumaki Mito frowned and said, "The current situation within the Land of Whirlpools is unclear. Rushing over rashly might be dangerous."

Ever since the Land of Whirlpools was rebuilt, no one had been sent to contact her, so she didn't know whether the Land of Whirlpools was still ruled by the Uzumaki Clan.

Moreover, so many powerful figures had suddenly emerged in the Land of Whirlpools; if a conflict broke out, Tsunade would likely find it hard to return.

"But..."

Tsunade opened her mouth, wanting to tell Granny Mito about the person suspected to be Nawaki.

But Uzumaki Mito interrupted, saying, "I have already lost Nawaki; must I lose Xiaogang as well?"

Tsunade was stunned for a moment, then suddenly said dejectedly, "I understand..."

The one who lost Nawaki wasn't just you...

One day later.

Orochimaru set out from Konoha.

Tsunade specially exhorted him to carefully observe whether there was anyone in the Land of Whirlpools suspected to be Nawaki.

Since she couldn't go herself, she would leave it to Orochimaru.

Orochimaru agreed on the surface, but inwardly he gave a wry smile.

Tsunade, could she have gone mad with obsession...

Nawaki was clearly already dead, right in front of his eyes...

But out of guilt towards Tsunade, he still decided to carefully observe the Land of Whirlpools!

After all, this was also his purpose.

He also really wanted to explore what had happened in the Land of Whirlpools to cause such a drastic change!

From the Land of Fire to the Land of Whirlpools.

At Orochimaru's speed, it took less than half a day's journey to reach the border of the Land of Whirlpools.

After encountering the patrol guard unit at the border, Orochimaru openly handed over the Konoha documents.

Soon, the news of Orochimaru visiting the Land of Whirlpools reached Uzumaki Chihiro's ears.

"Orochimaru?"

Uzumaki Chihiro was somewhat surprised; what he wanted was Uzumaki Kushina, why did they send Orochimaru over?

What kind of trick was Konoha trying to pull this time?

But regarding Orochimaru's visit, he didn't refuse either.

He said, "Bring him in."

"Yes!"

Rukia Kuchiki was just about to give the order when Uzumaki Chihiro suddenly spoke up, "Wait!"

Rukia Kuchiki respectfully stopped.

Uzumaki Chihiro's eyes flashed, and he instructed, "Have someone take him for a thorough tour of the Land of Whirlpools, and make sure to take him to the Research and Development Institute."

"Yes!"

Rukia Kuchiki withdrew.

Uzumaki Chihiro smiled inwardly.

Orochimaru, too, was a rare Genius in the Shinobi World.

And he was also the chief scientist of the Shinobi World, always walking at the very forefront of science.

Since such a talent had willingly delivered himself to his doorstep, how could he possibly let him go.

It just so happened that the Research and Development Institute of the Seireitei was still lacking a leading figure.

If Orochimaru could be reined in, the Research and Development Institute would be considered complete.

Furthermore, the previously obtained shinigami transfer scroll would also find its use, and it could just right transfer Orochimaru into a Shinigami.

Of course, Orochimaru wasn't that easy to bring over.

Especially since Orochimaru right now wasn't yet that paranoid person from the Late Stage who pursued eternal life.

But he believed that as long as Orochimaru saw everything in the Seireitei, one day he would be seduced... attracted over by the Land of Whirlpools.

Land of Whirlpools border.

After Orochimaru waited for a moment, a slender figure with a full and proud bust...

...with black blunt bangs, long sideburns in a hime cut style, a ponytail tied at the back, and red circular ornaments around her neck.