Chapter 121: Rescuing Uehara Naraka!
"Wherever I want to go, I go!"
Uehara Naraka clenched his arm, punching Orochimaru's head back. He looked gently at Sakura Haruno and Sasuke Uchiha, "Good thing I arrived in time. Are you guys okay?"
"I'm fine."
Sasuke Uchiha shook his head. He felt exhausted inside but forced himself to look at Uehara Naraka, "Why would you, fellow, come here?"
Sakura Haruno quickly supported Sasuke and nodded politely to Uehara Naraka in thanks, "Thank you for saving Sasuke-kun just now."
"It's nothing."
Uehara Naraka narrowed his eyes, smiling at Sasuke, "I heard a fierce battle over here and thought I'd come check it out. Turns out you encountered an enemy of this level. I wouldn't want a little genius who could help me kill Uchiha Itachi to die here."
Uehara Naraka certainly wasn't here doing charity.
It's just that he hadn't expected that after Orochimaru bit his arm, it would unlock a new attribute template and complete a hidden quest.
He gained a new Nature Energy attribute.
Hidden Quest: Obtain the Power of the Curse Mark (1/1). Mission Complete. Reward: Sage Mode state: Divine Ascent.
Divine Ascent: When Chakra Energy and Nature Energy values are equal, Sage Chakra can be synthesized to enter a new battle mode. Currently in the first form: Fervor Mode.
Uehara felt this Sage Mode wasn't very authentic, different from the ninja world's Sage Mode. After all, the ninja world required spiritual energy, physical energy, and nature energy to be consistent to synthesize Sage Chakra and enter Sage Mode.
The correct formula for Sage Chakra should be 1+1+1=3.
His Sage Chakra formula was 2+1=3.
Seemed like there wasn't much difference?
Forget it, he was a cheater anyway.
Uehara Naraka shook his head, looked down at the place where Orochimaru bit him. It had already transformed into a winged blade, also the place where he stored nature energy, somewhat like the Yin Seal.
Uehara secretly glanced at his attribute panel again. His current nature energy was full; after using it, it would need to be slowly absorbed.
Life Energy: 9091 (Standard Kage-level 3000~10000)
Chakra Energy: 10145 (Beyond conventional standards)
Nature Energy: 10145 (Beyond conventional standards)
Health Regen: 9/sec
Chakra Regen: 6/sec
Nature Energy Absorption: 6/sec
Skill Cooldown Reduction: 50%
Remaining Gold Coins: 4430
After becoming a Genin, Uehara Naraka's chakra had increased somewhat. After eating a few bowls of Ichiraku Ramen, his Life Energy had also increased by several hundred points.
As for the current high increase in gold coins, it was rewarded from a pile of ordinary small quests in Konoha.
Damn it, a little regretful again.
Starting in Konoha truly was the chosen path!
Uehara Naraka sighed. Right now, the most important thing was to resolve Orochimaru and Team 7's trouble.
After being saved by Uehara Naraka, Sasuke felt somewhat ashamed and awkward, and couldn't help snorting coldly.
Uehara Naraka didn't mind Sasuke's attitude, just looked up at Orochimaru and said with a smile, "Sasuke Uchiha, if you can't even easily defeat Orochimaru, you're still far from Uchiha Itachi's level!"
"What did you say!"
Sasuke Uchiha certainly couldn't stand this kind of provocation and said coldly, "I will definitely kill that man!"
Sakura Haruno looked up doubtfully at Uehara Naraka, "Wait, um... Do you know this person called Orochimaru?"
"Mm, the former Orochimaru was ranked among the legendary Sannin of Konoha, and now he's also one of the ninja world's three S-rank Konoha rogue ninjas."
The smile on Uehara Naraka's face deepened. He continued softly, "It has to be mentioned, Orochimaru is Konoha's weakest rogue ninja. This guy is trash who was directly defeated by a single glance from Uchiha Itachi..."
"..."
Hearing Uehara Naraka's words, Sasuke Uchiha was greatly shaken. He couldn't help turning his head to look at Orochimaru. He somewhat couldn't believe that Orochimaru, who had just tormented their Team 7, was actually defeated by a single glance from Uchiha Itachi.
The gap between them was far too great...
Orochimaru heard Uehara Naraka's mockery but didn't seem to mind such things. It was very normal for ninjas like them to have counters and be countered; Orochimaru felt that fellow Uchiha Itachi seemed to counter him very effectively.
Orochimaru slowly tore off his fake face, revealing an angular face. He said slowly, "Naraka-kun, are you trying to spoil my good business?"
"I'm just here to save people."
Uehara Naraka shielded Sasuke and Sakura Haruno behind him and chuckled lightly, "Looks like I can also collect an old debt now."
Orochimaru looked up somewhat doubtfully, "What do you mean?"
Has this guy forgotten everything from four years ago!
No, not forgotten.
With this guy Orochimaru's character, he wouldn't remember owing anyone anything. This bastard definitely only remembers what others owe him!
"Orochimaru!"
Uehara Naraka slowly brought his palms together and said coldly, "Orochimaru, do I need to remind you?"
"Bastard!"
Orochimaru's expression instantly changed. He continued gravely, "I haven't completely perfected it yet. When we meet next time, I'll give you what you want then!"
After speaking, he turned to flee.
Uehara Naraka loudly stopped Orochimaru's action, reminding him from behind, "If you dare to deceive me, I'll make you swallow a thousand senbon!"
"No problem."
Orochimaru fled without looking back.
It was unknown whether Orochimaru's "no problem" meant swallowing a thousand senbon was no problem, or giving Uehara Naraka those two technique scrolls was no problem.
Sasuke Uchiha looked up at Uehara Naraka, "You have a deal with that Orochimaru? Are you with him? He seems very afraid of you..."
"Oh, he's afraid of the Ninja Demigod Hanzō of the Salamander behind me."
Uehara Naraka casually shifted the blame onto Hanzō again, then continued, "Besides, this guy previously stole two technique scrolls from our village. I've been tracking him to get back the technique scrolls he took."
These words weren't exactly wrong.
This guy Orochimaru perfected Living Corpse Reincarnation and Edo Tensei during his Akatsuki period. Speaking like a rogue, the ownership of Living Corpse Reincarnation and Edo Tensei should belong to the Akatsuki organization.
Moreover, four years ago, Orochimaru had personally promised him.
Sasuke Uchiha frowned, "You have quite a few enemies! Uchiha Itachi is your enemy, Orochimaru is also your enemy..."
"Uchiha Obito is also my enemy."
After Uehara Naraka helped him complete the list, he continued with a light chuckle, "Coincidentally, all three of your Konoha's S-rank rogue ninjas have had disputes with me... I'm really looking forward to you helping me kill those two guys, Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Obito!"
"Uchiha Itachi, I will definitely kill him!"
Sasuke Uchiha repeatedly expressed his determination. He then looked up somewhat curiously, "Do you have intelligence on Uchiha Obito? What kind of person is he?"
"..."
Uehara Naraka looked somewhat strangely at Sasuke Uchiha. This little fellow had perhaps been lonely for too long, even becoming interested in an Uchiha Obito who suddenly popped up in the ninja world. Did Sasuke think that clansman was like him?
Uehara Naraka made a swift decision, shattering Sasuke Uchiha's illusion, "I can tell you one piece of news. Uchiha Obito, along with Uchiha Itachi, slaughtered their entire clan and defected from Konoha. What kind of person do you think he is?"
"Then that's a damn bastard!"
Sasuke Uchiha didn't disappoint Uehara Naraka's expectations and fiercely clenched his fists, "Whether it's Uchiha Itachi or Uchiha Obito, I will absolutely not let them go!"
"..."
Uehara nodded, looking as if this child was teachable.
Although Uehara hadn't heard news of Uchiha Obito for a long time, it didn't stop him from continuing to stir up trouble.
Uehara Naraka clearly saw his main quest progress increase by another 1%. It seemed that as long as he carefully fooled Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki, it would be very helpful for his main quest.
Uehara Naraka glanced at the unconscious Naruto Uzumaki, a cryptic smile flashing across his lips.
If anyone noticed Uehara Naraka's gaze, they would find his eyes looked like a miner who had dug up a diamond mine.
(End of Chapter)
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