pjbooks Chapter 159 He's Different
Chapter 159 He's Different
After having their eyes plucked a few times, even the most stubborn Otsutsuki would become docile, weeping and begging to bring over all the clansmen they knew.
"He's not as principled as your own people; he held on for several years."
Orochimaru glanced at Urashiki, who was looking quite pleased with himself. As a reward for his obedience, Orochimaru gave Urashiki anesthesia so that his death wouldn't be so painful.
Although he would still experience pain, the anesthesia would at least suppress it, preventing him from being in excruciating agony.
After thinking it over, in order to get them to confess honestly, Orochimaru offered them a tempting deal: an Otsutsuki and a month of anesthesia.
At this moment, the three Otsutsuki, including Urashiki, were in an uproar. Dying from being gouged out and bled out is a different concept from dying from being given anesthesia and then gouged out and bled out.
Urashiki quickly said that he knew several Otsutsuki, as well as Momoshiki and Kinshiki, who were coming to the ninja world and would arrive soon!
The other two Otsutsuki were the same; they knew other members of their clan and had plenty of ways to get them to come over!
Orochimaru looked at the group of Otsutsuki with a mocking expression, thinking how selfish they were.
But this is also a good thing.
"Hey, is this Yangshi? Yes, there's a planet here with very strong life energy. Come over, let's split the spoils."
"Eagle-style, this place is tough. If you come, I'll share the spoils with you."
"Momoshiki, Kinshiki, Kaguya has been sealed away by the natives! Come quick, this place is perfect for planting the Divine Tree!!!"
As the three Otsutsuki clans frantically sent out messages, Otsutsuki clans all over the universe received the news. Some knew them, while others had only met them once or twice, but they were all lured to the ninja world.
They all received similar messages: the planet could grow the divine tree several times, and the fruit could be shared equally.
This isn't just something they're making up. Back then, Kaguya simply drained the Land of Wind, turning it into a desert, and she became the Goddess of the Rabbit. Theoretically, the ninja world could indeed multiply several more times.
Orochimaru was very satisfied with their work attitude, and then began to calculate the time when these dozen or so Otsutsuki would arrive in the ninja world, and began to plan the hunt for the Otsutsuki.
Orochimaru then informed the four Kage not to rush off, as there were more Otsutsuki behind them. As usual, they were to be given their eyes and bodies, while he would only need the Karma seal, and would be rewarded with 1 billion taels of silver for each Otsutsuki killed.
With the Rinnegan, the Otsutsuki bloodline, and the power of money, all four Kage, except for Mei Terumi who did not respond immediately, gave the answer to stay.
"This Mei Terumi..."
Orochimaru frowned, feeling contempt at Mei's complete lack of ninja vigilance. How could a woman like that have tried to use drugs to take care of Ningxia back then?
He deserved to get elbowed by Tsunade!
Seeing their Mizukage locked herself in her room, seemingly oblivious to the world around her, Chojuro and Ao grew anxious and had no choice but to overstep their authority and agree on behalf of Terumi Mei.
It's important to know that Orochimaru not only gave each of the four Kage a billion, but also their bodyguards a billion.
The four Kage now only regret not having assembled the Allied Shinobi Forces to fleece the capitalists.
Of course, he couldn't keep all of this money, but even keeping only one-tenth would still be a considerable income, and this kind of income happened more than once.
Now, everyone looks at Orochimaru not as an evil warmonger, but as a walking benefactor.
Onoki was so excited that he fainted and has gone back to rest.
"This watery reflection is not up to the task."
Zhi Shui crossed her arms and coldly commented that after Ning Xia left, she had sealed her heart with cement and had no thoughts about romantic relationships.
After unifying the ninja world and striking the Otsutsuki clan with her elbow, she decided to commit suicide and die with Ningxia.
"Hmph! Does Kirigakure have no one else? They actually let a woman like that be the Mizukage."
Ai's attitude was similar; she felt utterly contemptuous of Mei Mei. Ning Xia was dead, and she only wanted to devote all her energy to Yun Yin, which was her only way to escape reality.
The two Kage were insulting each other, and the hot-blooded Chojuro almost couldn't hold back, but Ao calmly stopped him.
He knew that Shisui was waiting for them to make a move so that he could have an excuse to get rid of his disdain. Ai had a similar idea, after all, she was very envious, but she had to wait for the other party to make a move.
Looking into Mei Terumi's room, the two Mizukage guards felt utterly ashamed. Why was Mei Terumi so disappointing?! She should have stepped in and demonstrated the strength of Kirigakure!
"It's all that husband's fault!"
Chojuro cursed under his breath, but apart from Onoki, everyone present was sharp-witted and discerning. Upon hearing that Terumi Mei was getting married, Shisui and Ai became even more disdainful.
Because of mere men, they have fallen so low.
Even if Ningxia were still alive, she wouldn't...
Zhi Shui's expression was rather unpleasant. He turned and went back to his room. If Ning Xia were still here, they might have already gotten their marriage certificate and even had a child.
As for Ningxia and other women... he's different. It's not Ningxia's fault; it's his own stupidity for not protecting Ningxia immediately.
If Ningxia still existed...
The next day, Mei Terumi, whose legs were weak, listened to Chojuro's report while leaning against the wall in a formal suit, and even smiled.
"Let them say what they want. They can say whatever they want, and there's nothing I can do to stop them."
As Mei Terumi spoke, she couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. She had already inquired about it, and the thought of Shisui and Ai's unrequited love for Ningxia made her want to laugh.
"But! Lord Mizukage, their insults were awful!"
Chojuro genuinely felt indignant on behalf of Mei Terumi. Aside from being a bit love-struck, Mei Terumi was a very competent Mizukage.
"My husband and I are a perfect match, why should we care about the opinions of these demons and monsters?"
Mei Terumi's carefree attitude filled Chojuro with awe. As expected of the Mizukage, her mindset was something he could learn from for a lifetime.
"Alright, you and Ao should rest well these next few days. We still have to hunt Otsutsuki in a few days."
After Mei Terumi finished speaking, she turned and went back to her room. To be fair, the room Orochimaru arranged was quite comfortable, allowing her and Ningxia to enjoy some alone time together.
Meanwhile, in Konoha, Hinata was negotiating with the main branch of the family once again, and she realized that she might have underestimated the impact of the main branch's division system.
For the elders of the branch family, the system is paramount, not because they truly approve of the system, but because they have suffered so much, and why should others be allowed to escape?
Therefore, they were the most determined implementers, insisting on dragging Huahuo into the mess no matter what, and carving the caged bird image to signify a separation.
Unless... Hinata is willing to become a member of the branch family herself. Of course, this idea was rejected by the main family. Hinata is very talented and has already been tacitly recognized as the young clan head.
In comparison, Hanabi, while commendable, falls far short of Hinata.
Hinata hid under the covers and cried. After disappearing in Ningxia, she had been trying to become stronger.
But this was too tiring. She was the least qualified person to stop Hanabi from carving the caged bird on the statue, since she was a beneficiary of the system.
But! She didn't want the fireworks to be carved with the image of a caged bird, even if it meant she herself would be carved with it.
"Brother Ningxia, what should I do...?"