radicalducati Chapter 270 Trading Orochimaru, Ishikawa's Foresight
Chapter 270 Trading Orochimaru, Ishikawa's Foresight
"This is it!!"
Upon hearing that familiar voice from his mind, Orochimaru froze, his eyes flashing.
"Ishikawa-kun, what do you mean by this??"
In his mind's eye, Orochimaru stared at the spirit of Ishikawa that had appeared out of nowhere, still probing with words, but showing no intention of making a move directly.
Putting aside whether he, in his current remnant state, could kill his opponent, even if he could, it would be a losing proposition.
Moreover, judging from Ishikawa's expression, he doesn't seem to have any intention of making a move!
Otherwise, if Ishikawa had intervened and restrained his soul during his battle with Tsunade and Jiraiya, he would have been dead without a doubt after today.
"Forget about Sasuke. He's now the Fifth Hokage's student, and he's awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan. His future is bright! That guy would never betray Konoha and abandon his Mangekyou Sharingan-sensei Kakashi to join you, who's been defeated time and again and is barely clinging to life..."
Without wasting words, Ishikawa's words immediately made Orochimaru's eyes darken and his face turn ugly.
"So, you've come here to mock and ridicule me? If so, you're probably going to be disappointed! I have something here that Kakashi and Konoha can't give to Sasuke."
"Is that so?" Ishikawa chuckled noncommittally, looking Orochimaru up and down with a mocking gaze. "Too bad, it seems you won't last that long..."
"Orochimaru, you have two choices now. Either make a deal with me, or I'll try to kill you today!"
At this point, Ishikawa's eyes suddenly flashed with murderous intent, and his chakra was pushed to its limit, as if he were about to strike and destroy Orochimaru's soul.
"Kill me? The brat who used to run away from me has grown up after this war, hasn't he? Interesting..." Orochimaru remained calm and composed in the face of Ishikawa's killing intent, not worried at all about the other party taking action, but rather curious about Ishikawa's performance.
This kid doesn't seem to be as naive and foolish as just a Konoha genius...
"Speak, what exactly do you want from me?"
“I knew I couldn’t fool you, so I’ll just say it!” Ishikawa was not surprised, his killing intent dissipated and his expression became solemn. “I want Hashirama’s cells, your summoning inheritance, and the cursed seal technology. In return, I will give you a perfect vessel for the Corpse Bone Pulse Reincarnation.”
"A perfect vessel for the Corpse Bone Pulse!!" Orochimaru's eyes flashed, then he stared at Ishikawa as if he were an idiot. "Ishikawa-kun, don't you think this joke is going too far?"
“There is only one person with a perfect bone marrow vein in existence, and he is my subordinate. Moreover, your demands are too many…”
The implication is that they don't believe Ishikawa has any bargaining chips.
"Kaguya Kimimaro? If I help him cure his bloodline disease, I wonder if he could be your reincarnation vessel."
"Kimimaro!!" Instantly, Orochimaru's smile froze, his pupils suddenly contracted, and his expression turned strange, filled with surprise and joy.
Ishikawa actually has the ability to cure Kimimaro's bloodline disease?!
Orochimaru believed that Ishikawa wouldn't speak without reason; as long as there was a deal, he would definitely investigate whether Kimimaro had recovered, which couldn't be faked.
However, how did Ishikawa know about Kimimaro's existence and help him cure his bloodline disease?
Well, none of that matters. What matters is Ishikawa's ability. Is this guy even more talented than Kabuto Yakushi?
“Ishikawa-kun, I wonder if you’d be interested in joining Otogakure? If you come here, I’ll grant you everything you ask for, and I’ll give you even more and better things and rights.”
"You're just a Jonin in Konoha at best, but here you'll witness a different kind of scenery on a higher level. Perhaps, you might even achieve immortality with me..." Orochimaru stared at Ishikawa with burning eyes and immediately changed his attitude, extending an invitation.
We must win over such talent; how can the decaying Konoha be worthy of such geniuses?
"Sorry, I'm still young and not interested at the moment." Ishikawa shrugged and politely declined, not trying to force Orochimaru into an opposing position.
"Is that so? I believe you will definitely stand on my side in the future." Orochimaru smiled calmly, not in a hurry. Young people always have to suffer a few losses to know what the cruelty of reality is.
He was once a Konoha ninja who aspired to become Hokage, wasn't he?
"I agree to trade Kimimaro, but your conditions are too harsh!" After a pause, Orochimaru decided that it was best to get Kimimaro first as a perfect vessel as a backup.
He couldn't give up on Sasuke, but he couldn't ignore Kimimaro either.
"Hashirama cells and the cursed seal—that's the most I can agree to." Orochimaru gave Ishikawa a deep look and stated his price.
He's actually eyeing Hashirama's cells? Does this guy have his own secret research? Perfect, I'd like to see what surprises Ishikawa can bring him.
As for the Ryuchi Cave inheritance? Sorry, that's the foundation of his reputation as one of the Three Legendary Sannin, how could he possibly give it away so easily?
"Is that so..." Ishikawa murmured softly, looking at Orochimaru's resolute attitude, but in his heart he thought to himself, "Just as I expected."
Orochimaru resolutely refused the inheritance of Ryuchi Cave, which could potentially threaten him!
So……
"These two are fine, but you have to agree to one condition." Taking a deep breath, Ishikawa changed the subject without hesitation, preparing for his future.
"Conditions??" Orochimaru's snake-like eyes flashed with an unusual light, showing great interest.
"If I were to die unexpectedly one day, I want you to use that forbidden technique that defeated the Third Hokage to resurrect me." With gritted teeth, Ishikawa stared at Orochimaru and uttered these startling words.
Although he had made all sorts of preparations, the enemy he would face in the future was too terrifying. In order to avoid an unexpected collapse, he had to plan ahead!
For a moment, Orochimaru on the other side was stunned, then a wicked smile appeared on his face, and the smile became more and more unrestrained and arrogant...
"Hahaha... I see. I didn't expect you, Ishikawa-kun, to be a kindred spirit like me. I agree to this condition; I just hope that day won't be too long! Ahahaha..."
"Damn it, I don't want that day to come too soon." Ishikawa grumbled, his face darkening. Although he had a backup plan to be resurrected, he didn't want to actually die.
Orochimaru actually cursed him to die young! This is intolerable! Since that's the case, don't blame me for turning the tables and teaching Orochimaru a lesson again!
"Heh, who knows about such things..." Orochimaru chuckled and teased Ishikawa, then stared at him meaningfully. "Using that ninjutsu to revive requires your flesh and blood, you need to give it to me in advance."
"Impossible. Who knows what you'll secretly do with my flesh and blood? Someone will come looking for you and offer you flesh and blood as a sacrifice. I hope you won't go back on your word." Ishikawa rolled his eyes and refused. He wasn't that stupid as to hand over his own flesh and blood to Orochimaru.
"Is that so? It seems you've been planning this for a long time. Ishikawa-kun, I'm becoming more and more interested in you..." Orochimaru's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he couldn't help but lick his lips.
They even considered human sacrifices; Ishikawa is indeed no ordinary guy.
"No, I'm not interested in you at all." Ishikawa hurriedly waved his hand, his face full of disgust. "The transaction will take place tonight in Shukuba-cho. I'll contact you then, that's all."
With a concise final explanation, Ishikawa dispelled the spiritification technique and vanished in the blink of an eye...
"Ishikawa-kun, you asked for this." Orochimaru's eyes flickered as he watched the departing spirit Orochimaru, a cryptic smile playing on his lips.