Before defection preparation

Otogakure.

Inside a small house in the south, a man was farming, and a woman was weaving, creating a peaceful scene. Two kids were playing by the pond in front of the house.

Meanwhile, Uzumaki Karin sat on the grass, quietly sketching.

She drew the pond, she drew the kids.

But as she continued drawing, the style of the painting changed.

A handsome blond man appeared in the drawing, and Karin looked around as if she were being sneaky. Blushing, she continued her painting.

She drew the redhead woman next to the blond man, their actions intimate.

"Karin-neechan, stop drawing and come play in the water!" a boy with a soft voice invited Karin.

"Karin-neechan is daydreaming again, so boring, huh?" The boy rolled his eyes at Karin, speaking crisply.

"You little brat, get over here." Karin carefully saved the drawing and then threw the drawing board on the ground. She ran towards the boy by the pond.

They started playing, splashing water and laughing.

"Lunch is ready, you can eat now," Haku's head poked out from the door, shouting loudly.

Seeing the joyful scene outside, Haku's mouth couldn't help but curve up.

This was the life he had always dreamed of.

No battles, no sorrows, just staying with his family.

To make this scene continue forever, he would do everything he could to help Naruto achieve his goals.

Create a new world!

"Whoosh." Karin splashed water at Haku and laughed, "Let's eat later. Come and play with us."

Soon, Haku was helplessly dragged into the pond, playing in the water with them.

The water in the pond was stirred up as they played, and the fish inside scattered in all directions.

"They are really having fun," Kimimaro said, leaning against a tree not far from the small house, looking in that direction with envy and muttering.

At that moment, he seemed to sense something and his expression changed suddenly.

Even Karin and Haku, who were playing, stopped their actions and looked focused.

"Such a violent power and negative emotions. Are they enemies?" They all looked in one direction.

Kimimaro immediately went to Haku's side and stood beside him.

Soon, two figures appeared in their sight.

After seeing the person's face clearly, all of them were stunned.

Then, Karin cheered, "Lord Naruto!!"

Haku's expression also relaxed, "It's Lord Naruto... Huh? Why is there... Lord Zabuza?" He suddenly looked horrified, as if he had seen something impossible, and stood there in shock.

"Humph, what kind of place is this? These humans are so weak." Zabuza carried his large sword and swept a disdainful gaze over everyone, coldly snorting.

"The weird uncle is so strange, and scary." The boy clung to Haku's leg, looking at Zabuza with fear.

"Hey, is this the place you mentioned?" Zabuza looked at Naruto, eyes filled with displeasure.

The lively atmosphere of the small house annoyed him.

"Oh, it's been a while, Lord Zabuza." Haku smiled gently.

"Do you know me?" Zabuza looked at Haku with an unfriendly expression.

Haku and Naruto glanced at each other, and they roughly understood.

In the Pure Land, Zabuza had become a large Hollow, even evolving into an Arrancar.

Being able to meet Lord Zabuza again was truly wonderful, especially since they could serve under Lord Naruto together.

"I'll leave it to you, Haku." Naruto nodded.

"The plan is about to begin. Be prepared, and you can go to the Pure Land and meet Shion. I'll inform you of the specific situation later," Naruto left a confusing statement for Kimimaro.

Haku's face suddenly changed, and he nodded solemnly.

"Kido: Flying Eagle!" White Reiatsu condensed into a three-meter-long giant eagle, carrying Naruto into the sky.

"Plan?" Kimimaro frowned and looked towards the direction where Naruto disappeared.

Although Orochimaru had always emphasized treating Naruto's subordinates well, Kimimaro had been secretly observing.

In his view, someone like Naruto, who had power beyond imagination at such a young age, must be much more complicated than they could imagine.

At only thirteen years old, he possessed a power that even he feared, and he seemed to be planning something.

Kimimaro was deeply worried.

He hoped that Naruto's plan wouldn't have a negative impact on the Otogakure.

After all, he considered the Otogakure to be his home.

"Wow!! So cool!" The two kids hugged Haku's legs, looking admiringly at the giant eagle disappearing into the sky.

Then, they turned to look at Zabuza expressionlessly, saying, "This ugly uncle must be weak."

"Brat!!" Zabuza's eyes turned cold, releasing a killing intent. He drew his sword, always ready to act upon his refusal.

He had always been the type to fight when he was dissatisfied.

"Lord Zabuza, I apologize for my younger siblings' disrespect," However, to Zabuza's surprise, Haku silently appeared in front of him, grabbing the blade of his large sword with his white hand. A chilling aura filled the air, making him shiver with fear, a hint of terror rising in his soul.

He looked at Haku in fear, realizing that Haku possessed a power that was no less than his own.

Even more surprising was that the soil and grass under Haku's feet remained lush and green, seemingly unaffected by the freezing temperature.

This meant that Haku had an extremely precise control over Reiatsu.

"Humph." Zabuza snorted coldly, retracting his sword.

Haku smiled, letting go of the sword, and began to introduce the surroundings and things that needed attention in the Otogakure.

Kimimaro followed behind, frowning.

As one of Orochimaru's most trusted subordinates, he had witnessed Orochimaru's cooperation with Naruto and the settlement of his subordinates in the Otogakure.

Both Karin and Haku possessed undeniable talent.

Haku had an even more terrifying power within him.

If Haku were to go all out, perhaps even he would be defeated.

And now, another man with similar power had joined them.

Kimimaro once had knowledge about Orochimaru's research.

That power seemed to be called Reiatsu?

Lord Orochimaru once told him that the research was essential for the Otogakure. It would be a leap forward for them and the key to curing his blood condition. 

"The bloodstained disease of the Kaguya Clan has been troubling Kimimaro for a long time.

Orochimaru has also been searching for a way to cure Kimimaro's disease in recent years.

He even thought about having Tsunade treat Kimimaro.

However, their current positions are opposing, and they don't know how to negotiate.

Fortunately, Naruto appears, bringing hope for curing the bloodstained disease.

As long as he becomes a Shinigami or Hollow, he can free himself from this illness.

Kimimaro's once lifeless heart begins to stir.

His eyes are filled with a strong desire for life.

...

On his way back to Konoha, Naruto contemplates the details of this mission.

He strives for perfection.

Based on the plan to destroy Konoha from the previous world, his strength is more than enough to betray the village.

He just needs the right opportunity, and he will take action.

Thinking carefully, there doesn't seem to be anything in Konoha worth staying for.

Neither his comrades nor his teachers have given him any reasons to stay.

Naruto thinks this way.

Shortly afterward, inside the Otogakure's laboratory.

Orochimaru is deeply engrossed in his research.

At his request, Minato continuously alters the flow of souls using Reiatsu.

Due to long hours of practice, Minato's control over Reiatsu is already quite impressive.

Not only can he use Kidō to number ninety, but he can also instantaneously use Kidō up to number fifty.

Combined with his Hiraishin no Jutsu and S-rank Chakra, his current strength has firmly reached the Kage-level.

This progress in strength makes Orochimaru envious and filled with anticipation for Shinigami transformation.

You should know that having the Hiraishin no Jutsu jutsu, the Yondaime Hokage is extremely formidable.

No ninja wants to face someone proficient in space-time ninjutsu.

During this long experiment, the Yondaime Hokage has also developed an interest in Hollowification.

If the Fourth also masters Hollowification, he might not even be a match for him anymore.

"Shinigami transformation, Hollowification, they have even more research value than I imagined," Orochimaru can't help but exclaim.

He has completely stopped all research on souls and is now devoted to advancing his Reiatsu.

"Oh, Minato," just then, Kimimaro enters the laboratory.

He reports what he has seen today to Orochimaru.

Upon hearing that the plan is about to begin, Orochimaru's brow furrows.

Naruto didn't conceal the plan, so Orochimaru also knows some details about it.

However...

Now, research on Shinigami and Hollows is still in the intermediate stage, and the Sound Village is also in a developmental phase. If Naruto's plan exposes the situation in the Sound Village, it won't be a good thing.

"Naruto-sama asked Haku and the others to meet the Oni No Kuni's Priestess," Kimimaro adds.

"Priestess Shion? I see, it seems that the Oni no Kunis their base," Orochimaru suddenly realizes.

Priestesses are related to ghostly spirits, and combined with what Naruto mentioned about the entrance to the Pure Land, Orochimaru has deduced that the Oni no Kuniis where the entrance is located.

He looks at Minato, who appears to be earnestly altering souls but is actually focused on their conversation. Orochimaru's eyes carry a hint of playfulness, and his voice is magnetic.

"Oh, Minato, it seems Naruto is preparing to leave Konoha."

Minato's movements pause, clearly disturbed.

After a long silence, he says, "I know. For him, leaving Konoha is a good thing."

"Is that so?" Orochimaru smiles.

"This time, Konoha is not just facing Naruto, who is already a Kage-level powerhouse, but also the strongest Biju, the Kyubi about to become a Shinigami or Hollow!"