Naruto hodgepodge

In the dark and deep forest, the moonlight was thin, and could only barely outline the outlines of two figures. Uchiha Itachi slowly walked in front of Obito.

"Hey, Itachi, are you here to form a team with me, an intern?" Obito asked Itachi.

"Master Madara!" Itachi's voice was deep and magnetic. "I know very well that as a senior of the Uchiha clan, you took away the information of our Uchiha clan. I came here in the hope of obtaining some ancient heritage of the Uchiha clan from you, especially those methods that can enhance my pupil power."

Obito became serious upon hearing this, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Itachi, since you are so eager for power, then, as a spirit of the Uchiha clan, I am naturally willing to lend you a hand."

After saying that, Obito waved his hand lightly, and after a whirlpool, a scroll appeared in Obito's hand.

"Here, the secrets of the Uchiha Sharingan are recorded, as well as some notes I made after... opening the Mangekyō Sharingan." Obito was happy with Itachi's growth, but he also had his own calculations. Using the Sharingan too many times would overdraw Itachi's life, and before he could fully control Itachi, Hashirama's cells would naturally not be given to Itachi. "Just a reminder, overusing the Sharingan will cause blindness!"

Itachi stared at the scroll before he slowly reached out and took it. "Got it, thank you!"

After that, Itachi practiced the development of Sharingan alone. As time passed, Orochimaru's figure finally penetrated the long fog and slowly walked into Itachi's sight.

"Itachi-kun, you didn't take the initiative to look for me, so let me look for you." Orochimaru's voice was low and magnetic as he walked towards Itachi.

Itachi opened his Sharingan upon hearing this. He had a clear understanding of the current situation. He took a few steps forward, keeping a subtle distance from Orochimaru, and said politely, "Senior Orochimaru, I have been very busy recently. I hope you can forgive me for not visiting you in time."

As the distance between the two gradually shortened, a tense and strange atmosphere seemed to permeate the air. In Orochimaru's deep eyes, the fire of greed quietly ignited. He stared closely at Itachi's young and energetic body and the pair of bright eyes known as "Kaleidoscope". The desire in his heart was like a wildfire, difficult to contain.

Suddenly, there was a wriggling movement between Orochimaru's sleeves, and then a huge snake suddenly jumped out at an astonishing speed, and instantly wrapped around Itachi's body tightly. The body of the giant snake was as hard as steel, but extremely flexible, binding Itachi so that he could not move.

"Do you know what eternal life is, Itachi?" Orochimaru's voice became extremely excited at this moment. He seemed to have seen the road to eternal life that he had always dreamed of right in front of him. "I don't know yet, so I need a new body. What I pursue is the eternal existence that transcends life and death. However, the key to all this lies in a perfect body, an excellent container that can carry my endless knowledge and desires."

At this point, Orochimaru lifted Itachi's body high, and his eyes fell on Itachi again. The greed and desire in his eyes almost overflowed, "And you, Itachi, are the one I have always dreamed of. Your talent, your strength, your youth...all of these make me believe that you are the perfect choice to help me realize my eternal dream."

Just as the snake opened its huge mouth, ready to swallow Itachi into thin air, Itachi's voice was as calm and clear as ice, penetrating every inch of tension in the air: "After all, it's all just your desires at work." As he spoke, an invisible force quietly surged, instantly reversing the situation.

Orochimaru's pupils suddenly shrank, and an ominous premonition arose. He was shocked to find that everything just now was an illusion. He was standing opposite Itachi, and his body was firmly fixed by a mysterious force, unable to move. The air around him seemed to solidify, leaving only the subtle sound of their breathing.

"I didn't expect that I would be hit by a freezing technique." Orochimaru's voice could not hide his shock and unwillingness. He looked up at Itachi's eyes that were flashing with strange light, his heart filled with complex emotions and he felt regretful for not being able to achieve his goal.

"What a powerful eye technique! It's the pinnacle of art, so wonderful." Orochimaru couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, his eyes flashing with desire for unknown power.

At this moment, Itachi's left eye suddenly opened, and the Tsukuyomi technique was activated instantly. Orochimaru felt a flash before his eyes, and his body was pulled by a powerful force, and instantly placed in a strange and weird space. Here, he was surrounded by endless darkness and distorted time and space, and he was being ruthlessly pierced by countless huge iron nails. The severe pain and despair intertwined, making him almost suffocate.

However, this was just the beginning. In the world of Tsukuyomi, time seemed to have lost its meaning. Orochimaru experienced countless "three days and three nights" of being stabbed by Itachi with a knife. Each time was heartbreaking, and each time made him feel the fragility and powerlessness of life. When he finally broke free from this endless torture, Orochimaru was so weak that he almost didn't even have the strength to stand.

He tried his best to fight back by making hand seals, but his shaking hands seemed so powerless. Just when he was about to complete the hand seal, Itachi swung the kunai in his hand like lightning, and Orochimaru's left hand fell, blood gushed out, and his spell was completely interrupted.

Orochimaru weakly lowered his eyes, looking at the calm and powerful opponent in front of him, without any hope in his heart. He knew that he had been completely defeated today, defeated by the Uchiha genius Itachi.

Itachi's eyes were deep and cold. He spoke slowly, his voice carrying unquestionable authority: "Orochimaru, no matter what form you change into, or what tricks you perform, in front of my eyes that see through everything, they are all like illusions." As he spoke, his kunai was like the scythe of the god of death, slowly approaching Orochimaru.

Orochimaru endured the pain of his broken left wrist and covered the wound tightly with his other hand. His face was pale but he still tried to remain calm: "Humph, you have a rather big tone." But there was an imperceptible tremor in his voice, but he still tried to use words to hide his inner fear.

Itachi stared at Orochimaru, with a complex emotion in his eyes: "I am indeed hesitant, and I don't know what to do with you. Should I kill you now, or keep you for other uses."

When the kunai stopped at his forehead, Orochimaru felt the chill, and an unprecedented fear surged in his heart. He knew that his reincarnation technique was not yet complete, and once he died, all his plans and ambitions would come to nothing. Therefore, he almost begged, "No, Itachi!" Orochimaru's voice was trembling, revealing his helplessness and despair.

Itachi heard this with regret in his eyes, "No, it should be said that your desire has devoured you, making you so greedy and cruel. What do you regard human life as? It's just a stepping stone for you to pursue power..."

Just as Itachi was about to strike, and Orochimaru's life was at stake, a rapid sound of breaking through the air broke the silence. Several shurikens flew from a distance, aiming directly at Itachi's vital points. Itachi had to temporarily put aside his killing intent against Orochimaru, and dodged the sudden attack with an astonishing speed.

Kabuto walked out of the smoke and stood in front of Orochimaru, his eyes firm and loyal: "Lord Orochimaru, I will never let you die."

Orochimaru looked at Kabuto, feeling relieved and grateful, "I will definitely repay this favor."

Itachi appeared again and stood in front of the two. Unexpectedly, Orochimaru had helpers. At this moment, several detonating tags suddenly exploded around Itachi, and the strong shock wave forced him to retreat again and again. Smoke filled the entire space again, and when everything returned to calm, Orochimaru and Kabuto had disappeared without a trace.

Itachi looked at the direction the two men left, a hint of deep thought flashed in his eyes. He was not decisive enough just now. However, he had consumed a lot of energy when he used Tsukuyomi just now, so he let Orochimaru go for the time being.

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In the secret and deep cave of Akatsuki, the flickering candlelight revealed the faceless silhouette of Pein. He announced a heavy news in an unquestionable tone: "Everyone, Orochimaru has betrayed the organization and escaped."

Scorpion sneered, a hint of disdain appearing on the corner of his mouth: "Hmph, I've long expected that guy to be unreliable. His personal ambition always takes precedence over the interests of the organization." There was a hint of coldness in his voice, and he was obviously not surprised by Orochimaru's betrayal.

Pein continued, "Although I don't want to let Orochimaru escape, we are still short of members. In addition, your teammate Kakuzu is gone, and we have lost another member."

Kakuzu had an indifferent expression, as if he had expected all of this. His words revealed his impatience with the weak in teamwork: "It's his own fault that he is not strong enough to keep up with my pace. It's only natural that he was left behind."

Upon seeing this, Obito's eyes flashed with eagerness. He quickly raised his hand to signal, with a bit of flattery and desire in his voice: "Hey, hey, everyone listen to me, how about letting me join your action? I can also contribute to the organization!" However, Pain simply responded lightly: "Go away." Upon hearing this, Obito had to lower his hands in disappointment, with a hint of loss in his eyes.

Scorpion volunteered at this time, his tone revealing confidence and determination: "Leave Orochimaru's escape to me. His right-hand man Kabuto is just my puppet in my eyes. It won't be difficult to find him."

Fa Yi: "Do you need my help? After all, we are a temporary team now."

Scorpion: "No, Orochimaru is mine. You and Mangetsu are the duo. You and I have nothing in common. We are just a temporary team that is familiar with the terrain of the Wind Country. Let's just play our own games."

Payne shook his head, but then changed the subject and said soothingly: "Don't worry, Scorpion. I already have a suitable candidate for your partner. We'll talk about it after he joins."

Kakuzu frowned in dissatisfaction: "What about me? Teaming up with Itachi?"

Pein's eyes were deep, and he said slowly: "Kakuzu, you should act alone for now. I have prepared other partners for Itachi."

Itachi stood quietly by the river, his eyes traversing the sparkling water. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on him, coating his lonely figure with a layer of light golden light. His thoughts were like the river, flowing slowly, deep and complex.

At this moment, a brisk but slightly hurried sound of footsteps broke the silence. Itachi glanced sideways and saw a girl in an Akatsuki uniform walking towards him. Her long brown hair fluttered in the wind, and a few vertical braids jumped behind her head, adding a bit of unruliness and wildness to her. There was a unique sense of rhythm in her steps, as if every step was stepping on the drumbeat of her heart.

Ringo Yuuri holds a string of hot meatballs, with food residue hanging from the corners of her mouth. Her sharp teeth gleam slightly in the sunset, adding a bit of childish cuteness. The fluffy bandage wrapped around her neck is both a mark of her past battles and a symbol of her unique style.

"From today on, I will be your partner." Her words were direct and powerful, without any hesitation, just like her character, straightforward and unquestionable.

Itachi heard this and nodded slightly, "Welcome."

Ringo Yuyuri seemed to notice Itachi's deepness, but she didn't care. Instead, she came closer with more interest and handed him the meatballs in her hand: "Try it, the meatballs in this store are super delicious!"

Itachi was stunned for a moment, then smiled slightly, a smile he hadn't seen in a long time. He gently took the meatball and took a bite. It was just as Ringo Yuyuri said, sweet but not greasy, soft and delicious.

"It's really good." Itachi's evaluation was concise and pertinent. It had been a long time since he had eaten sweets. Seeing this, Ringo Yuyuri smiled proudly. That smile was as bright and dazzling as the sunshine in spring.