Chapter 68

Chapter 68: Contact of Yakushi Kabuto, Mangekyō Sharingan?

Orochimaru chuckled, "Hehe, the little girl named Karin has fallen. It's a pity. I was thinking about going to Sound Village to snatch her away."

Uzumaki Kushina exclaimed angrily, "Damn it, Sasuke is too much! After finally meeting a little girl from the Uzumaki family, can't I leave it to my family Naruto? Mikoto, your child is too sweet!"

Senju Tobirama grumbled, "An orphan of the Uzumaki clan, with very good talent, actually followed an evil Uchiha like this!" Just thinking about it made his teeth itch with hatred.

The special talents of the Uzumaki clan—Physical Healing, Adamantine Sealing Chains, Kagura Mind Eye—had now been awakened by Karin. Although her foundation was not good at the moment, and she lacked experience, with Karin's talent, a little training would quickly improve her strength.

The huge chakra power of the Uzumaki family, the medical ability of physical healing, the perception, and insight ability of Kagura's mind, along with Adamantine Sealing Chains that could fight and defend, and even special attacks on Tailed Beasts. Such a genius had chosen to follow that kid Uchiha Sasuke!

Fourth Raikage pointed out, "By the way, have you forgotten that the little girl is actually from Sound Village? If Double Sasuke wants Karin to become his person, will Sound Village be willing?"

Ohnoki questioned, "Even if you don't consider Sound Village, can Sarutobi really allow a girl from the Uzumaki clan to follow Sasuke so easily?"

Luo Sha speculated, "I'm afraid either the Third Hokage or Shimura Danzō will ask her to leave in the end. It will be very difficult for Uchiha Sasuke to keep the Uzumaki orphan with him."

In the Forest of Death, Sasuke was indeed contemplating this problem. He found Karin's talent very useful and didn't want to give it up. Not to mention Kagura's Mind Eye and Physical Healing, the Adamantine Sealing Chains were incredibly strong! Especially since the Adamantine Sealing Chains could help Sasuke if he had his eye on the power of the Tailed Beast. But how could he keep Karin by his side?

"Sakura, Naruto, don't say anything about Kaphos," Sasuke warned. He briefly told them about Karin's experience. After learning that Karin and her mother were used by Sound Village as tools, Naruto and Sakura understood Karin's previous anger. Filled with compassion, the two agreed to help Karin escape from Sound Village.

Sasuke thought for a moment and devised a plan for Karin to escape by feigning death. The group of four headed to the central tower. However, upon reaching the central tower, Sasuke and Karin temporarily separated from the other two. The three from the seventh class entered first. Then Karin disguised himself as one of the Otonin Villages ninjas whom Sasuke had previously defeated and entered the central tower. According to Sasuke's plan, they intended to fake Karin's death.

The second Chūnin exam had already resulted in some deaths. The cause could have been from other candidates or becoming prey to beasts in the forest. The three people in Karin's team, two of whom were killed by her, had their bodies disposed of by Sasuke's Fire Style. If the examiners had not found that Karin reached the central tower, they would likely determine that Karin was dead. As for the Otonin ninja that Karin was impersonating, his disappearance after entering the central tower had nothing to do with Sasuke and the others.

Nara Shikamaru commended, "A good idea! Let the guide Jōnin of Sound Village think that all three of Karin are dead. Then Karin will naturally get away!"

Senju Tobirama remarked, "What a scheming brat!"

Ohnoki mused, "The little girl named Karin has awakened the Adamantine Sealing Chains. Even if Uchiha Sasuke hasn't awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, she can already control the Tailed Beast to a certain extent. Hehe, Konoha is really going to be in trouble."

Orochimaru conspiratorially added, "In the mind of Sasuke, if Sasuke asks her to help control the Tailed Beast and destroy Konoha, I believe she will not refuse!"

On the second day of the exam, the three from class seven arrived at the central tower. The second exam lasted five days, so the candidates who arrived early temporarily stayed in the tower for a few days. After Karin entered the central tower disguised as a ninja from Otonin Village, she immediately reunited with Sasuke. For the next few days, Karin stayed hidden until the end of the second exam, then quietly left with Sasuke, making her escape.

Slowly, the members of class eight Hinata and class ten Ino also reached the central tower, which relieved Sasuke. Many dangerous individuals had infiltrated this Chūnin exam, including Orochimaru who was targeting Sasuke and Sunagakure's Doublechūriki who was part of the plan for Konoha's downfall. There was also a gray-blue haired man in glasses who posed a significant risk, but fortunately, both Hinata and Ino passed the exam.

"I don't know who that glasses man is...how can there be such a strong guy in Konoha Genin?" Sasuke pondered but shook his head, realizing that there were still too many things about Konoha Village he didn't understand.

However, on the night of the last day of the second exam, Sasuke discovered that the man with glasses had come to him. "Hello, Uchiha Sasuke, my name is Yakushi Kabuto. I have some information that I think will interest you," said Kabuto with a smile at the door of Sasuke's temporary room.

"If you have something to say, just talk outside," Sasuke replied, frowning.

"Would you like to invite me in? Let me guess, perhaps that little girl named Karin is in your room?" Kabuto pushed his glasses up his nose.

Sasuke's Sharingan snapped open as he quickly grabbed Kabuto's neck. After checking that no one was around, Sasuke pulled Kabuto into his room.

"Master Sasuke, is this person your enemy? I can help you kill him!"

Karin looked at Yakushi Kabuto and said, "She has been hiding in Sasuke's room for the past few days, waiting for the end of the second exam. At that time, she will be free! Of course, for Karin, I also hope that I can sleep in the same room with Master Sasuke for a few more days. I don't know if I will have this treatment after I leave."

"Ahem... Relax, I have no malice towards you. If I wanted to say something, I couldn't find you in private, right? Let me introduce myself again. My name is Yakushi Kabuto. According to Master Orochimaru's order, I will tell you some news you want to know and propose a deal with you."

Yakushi Kabuto was strangled by Sasuke and leaned against the wall, raising his hands as if he weren't threatening. He had no intention of resisting at all. He had already guessed the two sides of the battle that broke out in the middle of the death forest before. Master Orochimaru tried to plant a curse seal on Uchiha Sasuke but ultimately failed. In other words, Uchiha Sasuke at least has the strength to resist and even push back Orochimaru!

Uchiha Fugaku exclaimed, "Has that Orochimaru bastard not given up on Sasuke yet?!"

Orochimaru replied, "How could it be possible to give up? Rather, after seeing the strength of Double Sasuke, I should be more excited."

Jiraiya challenged him, "But Orochimaru, you yourself have failed. So what's the use of sending your men there?"

Orochimaru laughed, "Hehe, Jiraiya, everything can't be done by force. Although I failed to capture Double Sasuke through battle before, people still have brains."

He felt that he had already guessed his own thoughts on the other side.

Sasuke opened the Sharingan, intending to torture Yakushi Kabuto.

"You don't need to try to torture me. I can't tell the information I don't want to tell."

Yakushi Kabuto stuck out his tongue at Sasuke, and there was a black spell on the tongue.

"Is this the seal of eradicating tongue trouble?"

Sasuke's expression changed. Kakashi seemed to have told him that this appears to be a spell planted by members of Konoha's root organization. Is this guy still a member of the root organization?

"Well... I have many identities. I used to be a member of the root organization, but now I am just an ordinary Konoha Genin. Of course, I am a spy for Master Orochimaru behind the scenes," Yakushi Kabuto said slowly.

Sasuke's mouth twitched. Is this guy a family slave with three surnames? he thought.

After a moment, Sasuke let go of Yakushi Kabuto's neck and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it. I'll decide whether to kill you or not after I've heard it."

Yakushi Kabuto felt the big hands around his neck loosen and gasped for breath. When he heard Sasuke's words, his nerves tightened again. He had no doubts about Uchiha Sasuke's words. The other party really dared to kill him.

His brain running fast, Yakushi Kabuto said slowly, "Master Orochimaru attacked you before, hoping to plant a curse seal on you, so you can gain powerful power through this curse seal. Of course, this attempt failed. So Lord Orochimaru sent me to ask you if you're willing to take the initiative to accept Master Orochimaru's seal."

Sasuke snorted coldly and said, "That fellow Orochimaru would be so kind? Don't tell me that the curse seal you mentioned can only bring powerful power and has no side effects at all."

Yakushi Kabuto smiled awkwardly and continued, "I can only tell you that this spell can indeed help you gain strength. I can't say anything else."

"Then what? Why does Orochimaru think that I might accept his seal?" Sasuke stared at Yakushi Kabuto and asked.

Yakushi Kabuto, feeling his scalp grow numb under the stare, said cautiously, "You should want revenge on your brother Uchiha Itachi, right? If you want revenge, you need to obtain the powerful King of Power."

Hearing this, Sasuke sneered. Sure enough, that Orochimaru guy wanted to use his hatred for Uchiha Itachi to lure him.

Yakushi Kabuto, relieved to see Sasuke's mood stabilizing, continued, "Uchiha Itachi is very powerful. He awakened the legendary Mangekyō Sharingan, the eye that Uchiha Madara once awakened! Master Orochimaru said... he once fought against Uchiha Itachi but was easily defeated by him. Although you can repel Lord Orochimaru, you are very strong. But if you want revenge on Uchiha Itachi, it's impossible with the current Three Tomoe Sharingan."

Sasuke's pupils shrank suddenly. Mangekyō Sharingan? he thought. The Mangekyō Sharingan, is it an advanced form above the three hook jade?

Sasuke stared at Yakushi Kabuto. 

"That's right, but that's all I know. I can't find anything about Mangekyō Sharingan in any public publication. In addition, if you want to know how to awaken Mangekyō Sharingan, you can only ask Master Orochimaru," Yakushi Kabuto said cautiously.

Sasuke nodded slowly. He had read many books, but he had never seen any information about Mangekyō Sharingan. 

Above the three hook jade, there is such an advanced form! No wonder the pupil power of my Sharingan is still improving after reaching the Three Gouyu!

"Let me sum up: Orochimaru wants to plant a curse seal on me. This curse seal can bring me great power, but I don't know what side effects it might have. Also, if I accept the curse seal, I can get the method to open Mangekyō Sharingan from Orochimaru. That's all you have to say, right?" Sasuke pondered for a moment, then said to Yakushi Kabuto.

"Yes, Master Orochimaru asked me to explain everything clearly. It is up to you to decide whether to make this transaction with Master Orochimaru. You can think about it for a while, and if you think it through, contact me, and I will convey the news to Lord Orochimaru," Yakushi Kabuto said with a sigh of relief.

It seems that Uchiha Sasuke should already be moved. Sure enough, it is Mr. Orochimaru. Even if he can't force Uchiha Sasuke to accept the curse seal, he can induce Uchiha Sasuke to take the initiative to accept the curse seal!