UCHIHA (8)

Akihiko arrived at a secluded spot in the Forest of Death.

On his way, he made sure he spread trails, a quality any ninja should not do. This was to lead Orochimaru to him. Of course if other ninja followed the trails to come here…he wouldn't mind using 'special' means to keep his secret!

Akihiko quickly found a comfortable position on a tree before sitting down.

Gazing at the moving clouds, Akihiko pondered on the meeting he was going to have. This meeting is very risky because he knew that Orochimaru is very fickle and dangerous! However he had to do this, finding Tsunade was a no go!

Her fear of blood was one thing, finding a way to persuade her was another thing, besides she won't want a student who is under the Root so Tsunade is not the right choice!

Akihiko never even once thought about Tsunade! The reason's simple, he doesn't like her! He prefers a Shy Black girl not a Violent Blonde. Besides, he didn't have any emotions so he won't be able to catch the heart of one that has lost almost everything so he better mind his business!

He also never considered the prospect of a partner which makes socialization very unlikely. As seen with that Hyuga girl days ago!

Infact, Akihiko didn't want any scenario where he and that woman would meet!

As Akihiko was brooding, a sharp hissing sound reached his ears! Reacting immediately, Akihiko ducked down only to see a Kunai embedded on the tree next to him.

"That was not a nice greeting. Orochimaru-sama!" Jumping down from the tree, Akihiko expressionlessly spoke!

In the next second, two Ninja's appeared a few meters away from Akihiko!

Orochimaru and Kabuto!

On a tree not far from Akihiko's previous location, Orochimaru was seating on a branch, his snake eyes watching Akihiko with interest.

"Akihiko-kun, a pleasure to meet you!" Orochimaru let out a hoarse laugh and said: "Its not everyday someone gats the chance to order me around!"

"Orochimar-sama, don't say such things since we are here for a deal!" Akihiko smiled slighty, turned the kunai in his hand, and threw it to the side, stabbing a poisonous snake that silently approached him.

"It seems that Orochimaru-sama wants to compete with me?"

"That's how it is! I can't have a weak person making an equal deal with me…. don't you think the same?" Orochimaru stuck out his long tongue and looked at him with a hungry gaze filled with bloodlust!

Akihiko knew Orochimaru's goal without even thinking about it.

Naturally, Orochimaru wanted his body!

Even if Orochimaru has set his sights on the Sharingan, it doesn't mean he doesn't care about the others! Especially a body with two Kekkei Genkai's. Thinking of his strength after gaining such an exquisite body, Orochimaru let out another chilling laugh.

[Boom!]

A giant snake emerged from the ground beneath Akihiko's feet and lunged at him ferociously.

Akihiko was equally elusive as he jumped up out of the range of the poisonous maw.

Akihiko quickly formed a seal and spat out a mouthful of flames!

"Hiss!"

The snake was too big to dodge the flames and had no intension of doing so. To such a technique, its natural defense was enough!

However it had overestimated itself. With a wail, the fire quickly engulfed the snake!

The jutsu did look weak, however only Akihiko knew the amount of Chakra injected into it! He didn't want his technique to be too large thereby making his opponent wary or even run away! He was not as flamboyant as Madara. He pursued a swift job or dispatch!

"Hidden Shadow Sanke Hands!"

Countless snakes, summoned by Orochimaru, swarmed towards Akihiko, hell bent on drowning him to death!

"Formation of Ten Thousand Sankes!" Orochimaru continued to form seals as more snakes swarmed the whole area, felling all trees in the area. The snakes quickly surrounded the whole clearing forming something akin to a stadium! Poised to strike venomously.

Akihiko laughed at such a great trick! Since Orochimaru knew about the Swift Release, he wanted to cut off all escape roots!

However, Orochimaru greatly underestimated him!

"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"

Breathing hot flames that seemed to cover the sky, Akihiko decided to play with Orochimaru! This time, Akihiko didn't limit the size! A towering flame shower was released from a small mouth as it decimated over half of the snakes directly infront of him.

"Fire Release: Great Flame Flower!"

Kneading his chakra, countless fireballs appeared in the sky, covering the whole clearing! It was a fire shower!!

Orochimaru squinted his eye at such a grand display!

"What magnificent chakra!" Orochimaru's gaze became more feiry with greed! Two Kekkei Genkai's and massive chakra reserves! What a blessing from Heaven!

Forming hand seals, Orochimaru slammed his hands on the ground!

"Summoning: Rashomon!"

A giant red gate was summoned in front of Orochimaru! Immediatley after a barrage of fireballs were launched to the ground! Instantly setting off a small explosion, wiping out all signs of snake life!

"Fire Release: Crimson Earth Spider!"

Unleashing yet another jutsu, countless flame spiders lunged at the Rashomon, setting of explosions.

[Boom!]

The Rashomon disappeared with a poof!

Orochimaru squinted as he looked at Akihiko who now stood 5 meters away from him!

He had underestimated this prey.

Throughout the battle, Huyga Akihiko never used his Byakugan and its inherent Gentle Fist!

This means that, if they truly go all out, Akihiko will escape leaving him dead or seriously injured! Well, dead in a different context since he couldn't really die!

There was no Life and Death feud, besides he didn't prepare for this battle well! He believed that with enough preparation, anyone could die by his hands!

"Do you wish to dance, Orochimaru-sama?" Akihiko tilted his head and asked expressionlessly. Regarding battle, Akihiko never ran away from it! He could dance with this snake at anytime!

"Hehehe Akihiko-kun it's a pleasure making your aquintance. Speak…why did you call me here?" Orochimaru stated as if this was the first time they met. Flicking his longue tongue, Orochimaru felt no shame or embarrassment. Was that thing edible?

Akihiko secretely grumbled in his heart, but he didn't want to bring anything up anymore. Even if he had Kage-level strength, it was not enough to kill Orochimaru and come out unscathed. Unlike Orochimaru with the Living Corps Reincarnation, who injuries didn't faze him, Akihiko will definitely suffer if injured!

"Mangyekou Sharingan!" Akihiko said slowly.

Orochimaru froze in place.

Only his head remained visible, fixing his gaze on Funan, as if considering the authencity of his words.

"Go on!" Orochimaru knew that he couldn't reveal any emotion in a deal, if not the balance will be tilted to the others favour.

Akihiko noticing this, but did not care, since he already knew what he wanted and it was not much considering Orochimaru's capabilities and the benefits offered!

"I'll get you an intact Mangyekou Sharingan in one year and you will teach me all your medical expertise!" Akihiko stated calmly.

"What makes you so sure you could obtain such a rare treasure? And how are you so sure I'll teach you everything I know?" Orochimaru squinted his slit like eye and asked menacingly.

"You don't need to worry, I have my ways, Orochimaru-sama!" Akihiko looked at Orochimaru knowingly.

Seeing Akihiko's knowing gaze, Orochimaru came up with a chilling conclusion! Akihiko knew how to induce the awakening of the Mangyekou! Its not that he and Danzo never tried awakening the Mangyekou, its just that all trials led to failure, furthermore its not easy to capture an Uchiha, not to talk about capturing a talented Uchiha! There are a lot of variables that led to failure therefore this plan was quickly abandoned!

"Don't worry, you can take your time and think about it. When your willing, then you can contact me!" With that said, Akihiko turned his back and started walking away calmly, not caring if he will be attacked by Orochimaru.

"…." Orochimaru secretly sized up Akihiko and smirked sinisterly.

Very interesting!

Seemingly thinking of something else, Akihiko turned his head and said:" You should come pay tribute to the Uchiha clan."

Swoosh~~

With that said, Akihiko vanished.

Orochimaru stood there for a while, in thought as he looked at the direction Akihiko vanished!

"I think you misunderstand something, I don't really need the Mangyekou, I only pursue Immortality!" Orochimaru slowly said.

"Orochimaru-sama, what should we do know?" Kabuto approached Orochimaru and asked softly! He was secretly amazed at the power shown by Akihiko. Its really hard to believe that such a person is under Danzo!

"We stay in Konoha! As he said, we'll have to pay tribute to the Uchiha clan!" Orochimaru said softly as he gazed at the distance.

As for the fact that Hyuga Akihiko was working for Danzo? He never cared, only an idiot would not know that Akihiko had already freed and separated himself from Danzo's Root. Only looking for an opportunity to strike! Like a venomous snake!

Licking his lips, Orochimaru laughed sinersterly before vanishing alongside Kabuto!

If Akihiko knew what Orochimaru said about his desire then he'll laugh in amusement.

'Don't worry....once you receive enlightenment from Itachi then you'll come to me willingly....' This would be his thought....

Orochimaru has not yet experienced his setback with Genjutsu, he has not even encountered Pain yet, therefore he's fearless. However....all things are meant to change eventually....

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