Standing on the edge of the cliff, you can see the center of the rocky mountains and the desert, and it is an oasis full of life.

Crossing the desolate realm of the Land of the Wind, even for a character like Orochimaru, it is inevitable that the scenery will feel monotonous.

Now seeing the oasis of vitality between the rocky mountains and deserts, he couldn't help but smile with relief: "I have finally arrived at my destination, this place is really easy to be ignored if it is not specially sent to pay attention." ”

His skin was as transparent and white as a candle, his long black hair was scattered, and his yellow snake eyes revealed excitement.

And next to him, a slender figure suddenly descended from the sky, wearing a dress of red clouds on a black background, and at the moment of landing, the paper wings behind him turned into white butterflies and flew into the air, and they didn't know where they went.

It was Xiao Nan.

"Judging from the environment alone, it is indeed a very remote country."

Xiao Nan looked at the narrow oasis between the rocks and the desert, and there was a city built by man, which was the destination of their trip.

"It is precisely because of the closure that there are few decent records of this country in the literature of the five major countries, and most of them describe this country from the side in the form of poetry. According to the ancient documents I interpreted, the Six Dao Immortals stayed in this country for a short time thousands of years ago. This is the land of tranquility and beauty, the country of Lieda. ”

Orochimaru stood there and talked.

Xiao Nan nodded slightly, although he didn't like Orochimaru very much, but the other party's pursuit of knowledge and truth was obviously different from that of ordinary ninjas.

She had never heard of a small country like the Lietuo Kingdom. When Orochimaru first offered to visit the country, both she and Nagato were stunned.

Even in the literature left by Madara, there is no mention of this country. It can be seen that the remoteness of this country has reached a shocking point.

Unlike Orochimaru, he is very keen to interpret the literature of the past. The existence of the Lietuo Kingdom was what he found out from the literature, and as for whether the Six Dao Immortals had ever stayed in this country, he could only guess based on the words in the literature.

Therefore, compared to the profession of ninja, Orochimaru is more of a scholar-like figure.

"But tranquility and beauty, that was centuries ago. Although the country of Lietuo is located in an oasis, the water source of this oasis is not enough to supply the people. In addition, the years have been closed for hundreds of years, and the perception of the outside world can be described as shallow. The last time I met the ruler of this country, his perception of the world seems to be still in the Warring States period. ”

Speaking of this, Orochimaru was also quite speechless.

He knew that in the ninja world, there were many small countries that adopted self-closing methods in order to protect themselves, and did not communicate with the outside world.

But for the perception of the world, the result is limited to one's own land, and as far as the ruler of the country is concerned, this is a very unqualified thing.

"Hasn't this place been annexed by the Land of Wind?"

Xiao Nan was quite surprised.

The perception of the world is stuck in the Warring States Period, and this kind of country is how closed it is.

"The same cannot be said, mainly because there are very few people in this country who go out, and outsiders hardly set foot on this land. For hundreds of years, the people of the Lietuo Kingdom have relied on this oasis for self-sufficiency, so naturally there is no need to have any knowledge of the outside world, so they have avoided being invaded by other countries. The people don't even know what the purpose of the war is when it's going on outside. ”

As long as it is remote enough and the land resources are barren enough, even the big countries will disdain this land, feeling that attacking such a small country is simply a humiliation to themselves.

Hearing Orochimaru say that the Lietuo Kingdom had enjoyed hundreds of years of peace and that people were far away from the fear of war, Xiao Nan didn't know what to say.

This kind of small country that has enjoyed peace for hundreds of years is really too happy compared to the country of rain.

In the past few decades, the Land of Rain has encountered no less than several wars. Every war has shattered the Land of Rain.

In the past, because of Hanzo's existence, the country of rain was preserved, but now the country of rain needs to rely on Nagato to barely survive in the ninja world and not be enslaved by the big powers.

For Konan, these two people mean a lot to the Land of Rain, and they are both great ninjas who have made great contributions.

"But we also have to thank the country for being closed, which gives us an opportunity. After hundreds of years of supply, the water source of this oasis has become less and less, and I have sent people to provide this country with a large amount of water in advance to supply the survival needs of the people of this country. So in the normal diplomatic way, just come and engage with this country. ”

Xiao Nan glanced at Orochimaru unexpectedly.

It seems that it is very unusual for a person like Orochimaru to contact the ruler of a small country in a normal diplomatic way.

Orochimaru didn't feel embarrassed either, and laughed: "No way, except for the ancient documents that have no meaning to the country, there are some antiquities of unknown purpose." With the water that the country desperately needs, I can easily get what I want. ”

Avoid any trouble that can be avoided as much as possible.

That's what Orochimaru thinks.

Although the Lietuo Kingdom is a small country that is not taken seriously, if there is too much movement, it will inevitably make people suspicious. Orochimaru didn't want his actions to be thwarted.

"I hope that what this country has, as you said, will help Nagato."

Xiao Nan said.

After the end of the Rain Civil War, she was commissioned by Nagato to follow Orochimaru to the Ryto country to assist Orochimaru in his actions.

Orochimaru is not currently considered Akatsuki's combatant, but as Akatsuki's logistician, he has shifted from the front of the stage to working behind the scenes.

Compared to Orochimaru's fighting ability, his mind is what Nagato really values.

In this way, all kinds of documents left behind by Madara, as well as ninjutsu materials, have a place to use.

"I'm not sure if it will help Nagato, but it's true that the Six Dao Immortals once left something in this country. With the methods of that immortal, the things left behind should be very precious items. Maybe it has something to do with the eye of reincarnation, and no matter how bad it is, it's something related to tailed beasts. ”

Orochimaru is not an unfounded speculation.

In the information and literature given to him by Nagato, it is clearly recorded that the Six Dao Immortals are real people.

Not only is he the holder of the eye of reincarnation, but he was also the first ten-tailed human pillar force.

The items left by the other party are probably related to the reincarnation eye and the tailed beast.

No matter how bad it is, leaving some unknown six-path treasures with special abilities, it is not unacceptable for Orochimaru.

"So what's next?"

Xiao Nan directly asked Orochimaru about his next arrangements.

This operation is dominated by Orochimaru, who is responsible for assisting in the operation.

"Because we have reached an agreement with the ruler of the Lietuo Kingdom, we just need to go through the formal process. You take this letter to the royal palace, and then they will send someone to take you to the library of this country, and you will go and transfer the literature there. ”

As he spoke, Orochimaru took out a letter and handed it to Xiao Nan.

"What about you?"

"I'll go to the mines of this country, and then I'll meet you at the National Library."

Orochimaru said.

"Mines? What are you going to do there? ”

Xiao Nan looked suspicious.

Is there anything else the country has precious mineral resources worth noting?

However, even if that thing is mined, with their heritage, it is not enough to be put into use immediately, because of the lack of supporting technical power.

If it is a hard currency such as gold mines, it can be counted separately.

Orochimaru smiled, as if to create some kind of mystery, and said in a very casual tone, "It's nothing, it's just a pile of stones." My men went down there and mined it, and they were about to be brought back. ”

Stones?

Xiao Nan looked at Orochimaru with a strange gaze.

"Is there anything wrong with those stones? Could it be the product left behind by the Six Dao Immortals? ”

If it was an ordinary stone, Xiao Nan didn't think that Orochimaru would be so attentive.

The items that can be valued by Orochimaru must not be ordinary.

Even if it is used as a word for 'stone', it must have a special meaning.

"Those were some of the secrets I stumbled upon when I surveyed the land of this country."

"Do you still know how to look at geology?"

Xiao Nan looked very surprised.

She found that this guy Orochimaru seemed to know a little bit about everything.

Sure enough, this guy wasn't a serious ninja at all.

"I know a little bit about it, I have taught myself some geological knowledge in the past, but in front of real experts, it is a bit of a class. But one thing you said is wrong, these stones have nothing to do with the Six Dao Immortals. But if I'm right, with these stones, you can make a powerful legion. ”

Orochimaru laughed.

"Legion? It sounds very similar to the ghost army created by the monster Spirits of the Oni Country. The country of Lietuo is also very close to the country of ghosts, so it can't be the remnants of the monster spirit, right? ”

"When I parse it out, you'll know. Okay, you go to the National Library of the Lietuo Kingdom and wait for me first. ”

Seeing that Orochimaru pretended to be mysterious, Xiao Nan had no choice but to stop his curiosity, and disappeared from Orochimaru's side as a white producer who turned into a sky.

"Paper? It's an interesting secret technique. This guy is innocent and naïve, but the disciples he teaches are more powerful than the other. ”

Looking at Xiao Nan's elusive way of moving, Orochimaru showed an interested look.

Yahiko, who is already dead, doesn't care.

Nagato, who has the eye of reincarnation, and Xiao Nan, who developed the secret technique of paper escape on his own, have all been taught by Jiraiya.

Even the yellow flash wave feng shui gate that he praised was also a disciple of Jilaiye.

Thinking about it carefully, Orochimaru has an emotion called jealousy in his heart.

Although he has also accepted disciples, he is also a disciple who has been taught by Zilai...... Shaking his head, Orochimaru sighed helplessly.

Maybe in the matter of treating heirs, he is really not as good as himself.

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The capital of the country of Lietuo, in the hotel.

"Lynn, do you know who I saw when I went out just now?"

After entering the hotel room, Obito said mysteriously to the young woman sitting in the room, as if he was deliberately hanging on the other party's appetite.

Lin, who was packing up, tilted her head to look at Obito with a mysterious face, and said with a helpless sigh: "Obito, we are about to return to the country of ghosts, you have that time to play guessing with me, why don't you come and help me pack my things." ”

For Obito's out-of-the-box temperament, Lin is really a little insensitive to admiration.

Last year, at Shiraishi's suggestion, she and Obito began traveling in the countries of the ninja world, and the country of Rytuo was the last stop on their journey.

Originally, I was very hopeful that this ancient country, which has been inherited for thousands of years, could bring me a sense of novelty.

But after coming to the capital of the Lietuo Kingdom, I found that this ancient country was not as peaceful and beautiful as described in the poem.

Peace is true, but the country has nothing to do with beauty.

Because of the lack of water, the oasis that has fed the country for thousands of years has also begun to desertify, and there have been several droughts in recent years.

Water resources have become so scarce in the country that even hot spring shops have closed.

Therefore, after staying for a few days, Lin didn't want to stay in the Lietuo Country anymore, and wanted to return to the Ghost Country as soon as possible and return to her normal work.

"Don't be in such a hurry, Lynn, I really found amazing people in this country. I thought I was wrong at first, but then I found out that it was that person, one of the three shinobi Orochimaru, the snake man who always spits disgusting things out of his mouth, and he also came to this country. ”

Obito didn't sell Guanzi either, and directly told Lin that he had seen Orochimaru when he went out just now.

"Orochimaru?"

Hearing this familiar title, Lin was stunned.

For her, Sannin is not an unfamiliar title.

Speaking of which, her past mentor was the fourth generation of the Hokage Wave Feng Shui Gate, and she was also a disciple of Jiraiya, one of the three ninjas.

Strictly speaking, there is a relatively close connection between her and Sannin.

However, this intimacy was limited to Jiraiya and Tsunade in the past.

As for Orochimaru, she, like Obito, doesn't want to make contact.

It's really the fighting style of this three ninjas, which is too ingenious and intimidating.

As Obito said, Orochimaru can always spit out messy things from his mouth, which makes people feel extremely sick to their stomachs.

Girls have a certain cleanliness habit, both physically and psychologically. Orochimaru's ingenious way of fighting led to the fact that Orochimaru was a person who really didn't like Rin.

"Yes. When I was out wandering just now, I stumbled upon Orochimaru's traces. ”

Obito nodded affirmatively.

As he spoke, he wondered to himself: "But, what's strange is that Orochimaru is doing in a place like this?" Are you here to travel like us? ”

"Obito, that's Orochimaru, he won't do such a boring thing."

"However, Orochimaru is also a human being, so he will want to come out and relax for a while while at work."

Obito guessed like this.

"No, do you think this country is really suitable for tourism?"

Not to mention the large rocky mountains and deserts that surround this country, normal people may not arrive in this country, they will lose their way in the boundless desert, die of thirst and starvation in the desert.

Coupled with the closed nature of the Lietuo Kingdom, neither the Five Great Powers nor the Ghost Country ever paid attention to this country.

Because the location is so remote, so remote that people feel that it is a waste of effort to fight such a country.

The kingdom of Lietuo is more of a city than a country.

Just like Loulan, the country within a country in the country of the wind, the territory is so small that even on the current standard ninja world map, this place will be subconsciously omitted.

It was also based on some poems that she unexpectedly learned about this place in the country of Lietuo.

But in order to find the location of the kingdom of Lietuo, she and Obito almost got lost in the desert.

This kind of country, not to mention tourism, is difficult for outsiders to get the location of this country.

Therefore, when Orochimaru came to this country, it was clear that there was some kind of purpose.

Like wanting to get something in this country.

"Then what is Orochimaru here for?"

"Maybe there are some secrets in this country that we don't even know about. It seems that our return to the land of demons will be delayed for a while. ”

Lin pondered for a moment, put down the salute she had packed in her hand, and prepared to stay in the hotel of the Lietuo Kingdom for a few more days to figure out what the purpose of Orochimaru's visit to this country was.

"Do you want to do it with Orochimaru? If the opponent is Orochimaru, I don't really want to fight. His ninjutsu is always slimy and disgusting to look at. ”

Obito waved his hand, very repulsive to do it with a disgusting guy like Orochimaru.

"Even so, you can't let Orochimaru go. Moreover, we don't need to do anything with Orochimaru, we just need to figure out what his purpose is in this country. It shouldn't be difficult for you to take the soil. ”

Lin said as she looked at Obito.

"That's okay, in fact, I'm quite curious about the purpose of Orochimaru's appearance in this country."

According to the information gathered by the Oni no Kuni, Orochimaru has mastered many strange forbidden arts, and can even pull the dead from the underworld to the present world to assist the sorcerers in fighting together.

Fighting with such a character is undoubtedly a very dangerous thing.

Fighting Orochimaru head-on, Obito may find it difficult, but if it's just surveillance, it's not a difficult thing for him.

He was confident that his space-time pupil technique, even if it was Orochimaru, it would be difficult to detect.

"Orochimaru, I'll leave it to you. I'm also going to contact the Oni Country Headquarters right away to gather more information about the Lietuo Kingdom. ”

However, since the Lietuo Kingdom really has no presence in the ninja world, Lin does not dare to guarantee that the Oni Country side will be able to investigate anything useful.

The deeds of the Lietuo Kingdom are all learned through poetry, but the poems are also recorded in the Lietuo Kingdom centuries ago.

The current country of Lietuo may be peaceful, but because of the serious desertification of the environment, the people's livelihood in the country is becoming more and more difficult.

Water has become the most precious resource in this country.

Lin really couldn't think of anything in this kind of country that was worthy of Orochimaru's attention.

Obito nodded, and the air around his body began to distort before turning into black dots and disappearing from Rin's eyes.

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The kingdom of Lietuo, in the cave where the mine is located.

Stones of different sizes were piled up on top of each other, forming a rock pile, and Orochimaru appeared next to him, followed by a number of ninjas.

These ninjas wear uniform ninja uniforms, and the ninja forehead guards on their foreheads are marked with musical notes, indicating their identity as ninjas of Otokure Village.

Otoin Village is a ninja village established in the territory of the country of Tian by Orochimaru to win over the daimyo of Tanokuni.

Since it is a ninja village that has only recently been established, it is not very popular in the ninja world, but everything in this village, Orochimaru is undoubtedly the work of his passion.

Moreover, unlike the nature of the rest of the ninja villages, Otokure Village is a private ninja village formed to serve his research work.

"Orochimaru-sama, this is all the stones, and next, there will be workers who will come and carry all these stones to the designated place, and our people will receive them."

A tone ninja stepped forward and said respectfully to Orochimaru.

"Thank you for your hard work, in short, you have to move these stones back to the base of Yinyin Village as soon as possible."

Orochimaru couldn't help but nod with satisfaction at the efficiency of his subordinates.

But it's not just all the subordinates who understand Orochimaru's move, one of them can't help but ask:

"Speaking of which, Orochimaru-sama, what the hell are these stones for? Isn't it the building material used to form the village? But the shape of this stone ......"

In terms of building materials, these stones are all misshapen, completely irregular.

But aside from the building materials, all the Otokushi ninjas didn't understand what Orochimaru was going to do with the stones.

And they've also investigated, and the stone doesn't react to chakra, and it doesn't help the ninja in the slightest.

"These are no ordinary stones. Your mission is to get the stones back to Yinyin Village safely. I'll be angry if something goes wrong. ”

Orochimaru licked his tongue, and his yellow snake eyes were full of indifference.

The Ninja were awe-inspiring.

"Yes, I promise to complete Orochimaru-sama's mission!"

Everyone straightened up and assured Orochimaru.

"Okay, I'll leave it to you for the time being, I still have something to deal with."

Compared to these stones, the national library of the Lietuo Kingdom is the ultimate goal of his trip.

These stones, in the final analysis, are just a by-product of this operation.

After Orochimaru and the group of Otokushi ninjas left for a while, the air suddenly distorted, and Obito's figure appeared silently in the deepest part of the mine.

Looking at the various strange-shaped stones of different sizes in front of him, Obito took a few closer looks, and with his knowledge, he couldn't see what was so strange about these stones, which deserved so much attention from Orochimaru.

But when I think of the name of Orochimaru Sannin, I will definitely not deliberately look for some stones that look very ordinary.

The more ordinary these stones are, the more they show that they are not simple.

"Take it back and show it to Lynn, maybe Lynn can see some eyebrows."

Obito thought for a moment, and the kaleidoscope space-time ninjutsu activated, distorting the space in front of him.

The inconspicuous few small stones in the stone pile were immediately collected into another time and space, and the surrounding space twisted again, and the body of Obitu disappeared, as mysterious as when it came.