Chapter 454: Chapter 454: As Long As There is Nothing Left, the Experiments Will Not Stop, Orochimaru!
Having just returned to the courtyard, Reiki was planning to get some much-needed rest and continue gaining experience tomorrow.
Now that the Ninja League had been established, the geniuses from other villages would soon be gathering. By then, Reiki would have no time to gain experience in Konoha. So, he needed to make the most of this period.
"Reiki."
Just as Reiki stepped into the courtyard, Tsunade's voice reached his ears.
"Teacher."
"Are you back?"
Reiki quickly walked up to Tsunade. Although he was eager to go to bed, since Tsunade had returned, he decided to have a good discussion with her about what preparations needed to be made.
"I've observed most things in Yuancun," Tsunade said, looking at him. "Did you have any special arrangements for bringing those members of the Kado organization into Yuancun? You're not just hiring them, are you?"
Tsunade asked suspiciously.
"The Rouran Kingdom now needs a protective force, and I feel more at ease with them," Reiki explained calmly. "Brother Shengshu has not yet developed enough strength to protect himself, so he needs this kind of force. As for the rest, there are no other arrangements for the time being."
"I see..." Tsunade said, absorbing his explanation. "On my way back, I was ambushed. I managed to repel them, but you should know something about this group of people. What exactly is this Shell Organization?"
After having fought with them personally, Tsunade was beginning to worry. It was unsettling to have such an organization waiting in the shadows.
"Shell Organization?" Reiki repeated, then responded, "They are connected to the Otsutsuki clan. However, they probably won't act prematurely. I've set up bait to see if I can catch the person behind it."
Reiki didn't hide anything from Tsunade. It was better to inform her now, especially since she had been exposed to this information. It was better than letting Tsunade waste energy or, worse, walk into danger unprepared.
"Connected to the Otsutsuki clan?" Tsunade's eyes widened in interest. "Tell me more specifically."
Reiki nodded and continued, "The people behind this so-called Shell Organization are from the Otsutsuki clan. Their leader is Otsutsuki Isshiki..."
Reiki went on to explain everything he knew about Otsutsuki Isshiki and the Shell Organization. As for the source of his information, Reiki attributed it to Black Zetsu—Tsunade wouldn't go to verify it, so it didn't matter.
After listening carefully to Reiki's words, Tsunade fell into deep thought.
"Teacher, I'm going to rest now. I'm exhausted..."
Reiki yawned and excused himself. He headed to the bathroom, took a shower, and then returned to his room to rest.
As soon as Reiki entered the house, Tsunade left the courtyard to find Orochimaru and Jiraiya.
As for Namikaze Minato, Tsunade felt that Reiki should have informed him about the situation, so she didn't think to look for him.
Inside a pub, Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru [in a weakened state] were gathered together.
"Orochimaru, weren't you the first to return to the village?" Jiraiya asked curiously as he saw Orochimaru nearly collapse.
"The recent research has been progressing too quickly, so I haven't slept for several days," Orochimaru explained, weakly rubbing his eyes. "By the way, Tsunade, you came to find us. What's the matter?"
Orochimaru's voice was barely audible as fatigue overtook him.
"Here!" Tsunade handed him a bottle. "Don't act like you're ready to sacrifice yourself at any moment. This is a stamina potion and a recovery potion."
Tsunade couldn't help but show her disgust.
"Well, it's not like I didn't make time," Orochimaru muttered weakly. "Alright, Tsunade, let's talk now. Tomorrow, I'll go find Reiki."
Tsunade nodded and said, "Shell Organization! This time, I've gathered accurate information about the enemies Jiraiya and I encountered."
She then told them what she had learned about the Shell Organization.
After hearing this, both Jiraiya and Orochimaru wore solemn expressions. The information had come at just the right time.
"Tsunade, if Reiki's information is accurate, we need to prepare," Jiraiya said seriously. "I'll also inform the Fourth Hokage—Konoha needs to be aware of this."
"What did Reiki mean when he said he released the bait?" Jiraiya asked again.
Tsunade replied, "He said he asked the Sanada Chamber of Commerce to relax the sale of pharmaceuticals, so that some hired ninjas and wandering ninjas could buy them. There should be people from the Shell Organization among them. If we track them, we can locate their lair!"
"So, we'll wait until we have news," Tsunade concluded.
"Got it," Jiraiya said. "I'll go inform the Fourth Hokage now. Since this involves the Otsutsuki clan, it's best to prepare ahead of time."
"Alright, I'm going to head back too. I can't keep going like this." Orochimaru stood up, preparing to leave the pub.
"I'm going to check with Reiki about my body," Orochimaru said, feeling his exhaustion intensify.
"Reiki said you needed the bodies of those guys?" Tsunade asked, taking out a scroll and handing it to Orochimaru.
"Is this... the body of a Shell Organization member?" Orochimaru asked as he took the scroll, his eyes lighting up.
Tsunade's earlier disgust seemed to vanish from Orochimaru's face.
"Yes," Tsunade replied. "This one was killed by Jiraiya using senjutsu. Now, go get yourself checked by Reiki first."
After that, Tsunade turned and left. She needed a good night's sleep after the recent exhaustion, and she planned to rest just like Reiki.
Orochimaru stood there holding the scroll, his earlier exhaustion suddenly forgotten.
Take the body with the Shell Organization and sleep? How could Orochimaru, the legendary ninja, tolerate such a thing?
He quickly opened the seal and pulled out the body of the Shell Organization member.
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