Naruto: Six Paths of the Senju Family

It was almost evening when Naoki returned to Orochimaru's laboratory. The lights were on in Orochimaru's laboratory, but the light in the room did not appear dim.

"teacher!"

Orochimaru looked at the instruments on the experimental table and quickly recorded the data on the paper with his right hand. Hearing Shengshu's words, he didn't even raise his head and asked casually.

"Back? Have your teammates been found?"

"Found it! It's Mikoto from the Uchiha family and Hizashi from the Hyuga family."

Orochimaru looked away from the instrument and glanced at the rope tree with interest.

"Haha. I didn't expect that your appetite is so big! Do you want to use the people from these two families to control the voice of the village in the future?"

Naoshu looked at the teacher's eyes without flinching.

"Teacher should know that since I gained that power, there will be no way out, right?"

Orochimaru put down the work in his hands and nodded to the rope tree with satisfaction.

"Good! As expected of me, Orochimaru's disciple!"

"It seems that Mu Dun's awakening has brought you not only strength, but also a change in your way of thinking!"

"This is great! It seems that the teacher can no longer treat you as a child!"

Naoki's heart tightened, thinking that Orochimaru had seen something from his behavior today. Hearing his compliments later, he quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Rose Tree, you should know about the experiment in the village, right?"

Shengshu had the information about this incident in his original memory, and nodded when he heard this.

"I know! Members of the Senju clan are dying unexpectedly in the village one after another. You can't hide these things from Grandma Mito!"

"It's for Grandpa's Wood Escape!"

Orochimaru nodded and handed a document to Naoki.

"Yes, Mu Dun!"

"Let's see!"

Shen Shu took the file and flipped through it roughly. It was the data he got from his physical examination today.

"This experiment was proposed by the Second Hokage, in order to pass on the power of Wood Release after the death of the First Hokage."

"But all the Thousand Hands people who participated in this experiment died, and no one could withstand the erosion of the cells of the first generation. So later, the experiment was stopped by the second generation!"

“I was approached today to be a part of relaunching the program.”

Nasuki's pupils shrank. It seemed that Danzo had some thoughts in his mind after the death of his second grandfather.

"I refused! Because the teacher already has you, doesn't he?"

Orochimaru looked at the nervous disciples, shook his head and expressed his choice.

"Thank you, teacher!"

Naoki knew that Orochimaru was protecting him, so he felt moved and bowed to Orochimaru.

"Rope Tree, separate two shadow clones and notify your two teammates to gather at the No. 0 training ground at seven o'clock tomorrow morning. I want to see their potential and whether they are qualified to stand by your side."

Orochimaru arranged his plans for tomorrow and smiled at the rope tree.

"It's almost time for dinner."

"You have a meal with the teacher! I still have something to say to you."

The rope tree nodded and formed the seal of the wooden clone. Orochimaru looked at the seal formed by the rope tree, frowned slightly, and interrupted the rope tree's movement with a voice.

"An ordinary shadow clone will do. Don't use Demujutsu in the village. There are rats everywhere in Konoha at night."

Shen Shu immediately understood the meaning of the teacher's words. He canceled the seal of the wooden clone on his hand, summoned two ordinary shadow clones, and disappeared into the darkness with a few leaps.

The two of them came to the streets of Konoha together, found a barbecue restaurant with private rooms, and ordered some barbecue and a bottle of sake. Not long after, the wine and food were served. Naoki picked up the wine and poured a glass for Orochimaru, then sat quietly across from him.

A smile appeared on Orochimaru's face, he picked up the cup, took a sip, and breathed out softly.

"Shengshu, since you know what your goal is in the future, you must know the situation in the village clearly."

"How much do you know about the village now?"

Naoshu shook his head.

"I just have some general understanding. I basically heard from Mito's grandma and sister. The details are not that clear."

Naoki couldn't tell Orochimaru that he had seen Naruto and knew the situation in the village very well, right? Besides, the information revealed at the anime show is limited after all. This is a real world, and no one can tell if there are any deviations.

Orochimaru was not surprised. He still had too little contact with the rope tree. Even though he had a certain strength, his age and vision limited what he could come into contact with.

"Then the teacher will teach you the first lesson after graduating from ninja school, intelligence!"

"If you want to be the leader of a force, you must have your own method of obtaining information at any time."

"For example, the second generation established ANBU."

"But your age and qualifications are not enough for you to come into contact with ANBU, and those people will not obey the orders of a young boy."

"So, you have to choose another way!"

Naoshu nodded with deep understanding. Obtaining information is always a top priority in the world of ninjas.

From genin battles to gods’ fights in the later stages, the role of intelligence is immeasurable.

"Then what does the teacher think I should do to obtain information?"

Naoki diligently filled Orochimaru's wine glass and asked humbly.

Orochimaru picked up the cup and stretched out three fingers from his right hand.

"There are three ways!"

"First: Use transformation techniques to sneak into the place where you want to obtain information, and use the environment and ninjutsu disguises to detect information."

"Second: Place an informant around the target you want to investigate, or instigate people around the opponent to find out information for you."

Naoshu frowned, feeling that neither method was suitable.

Important places in Konoha Village generally have detection barriers. It is difficult for ordinary transformation techniques to escape the detection of the barriers, and the efficiency of transformation techniques to sneak in is extremely low.

As for the second method, it is even more undesirable.

Konoha has been established for so many years, and spies from various forces have already penetrated into every corner of the village. No one can tell whether the person you want to install or instigate rebellion is himself an informant of other forces. If you act rashly, you may be trapped by false information.

"What about the third type?"

"The third type is also the one I recommend most."

"Sign up with a group of psychic beasts and let those less conspicuous ninja beasts be your eyes."

Orochimaru put down his wine glass and looked at the rope tree with a smile, his eyes full of the look of begging me soon.

Naoshu suddenly realized it, and he also understood a little more about the teacher's arrogance.

"Hey! If you don't tell me directly if you want to give me psychic skills, you have to go around in such a big circle. How arrogant!"

But with an excited expression on his face, he stood up from his seat and bowed deeply to Orochimaru.

"Teacher, I understand! I choose the third method, please teach me psychic skills!"

Orochimaru waved his hand for Naoki to sit down, and then said: "Teaching you the psychic technique is simple, just a contract scroll and a few seals."

"But you need to think clearly about the goal of the contract. I, Jiraiya, and Tsunade are the contractors of the three holy places respectively. Which holy place do you want to sign a contract with?"

"Longdi Cave is the territory of the White Snake Immortal. There are many snakes in the cave, and the population is huge, as well as the unique magic of Longdi Cave."

"The Moist Bone Forest is the residence of the Slug Immortal. According to Tsunade, all the slugs in the Moist Bone Forest are her clones and are very good at healing and transmitting information."

"Mt. Miaomu is the last holy place where that idiot Jiraiya signed a contract. According to Jiraiya, there are three great immortals in Mt. Miaomu, who have the most complete methods and inheritance of immortal arts. The channeled frogs are very useful in combat and intelligence. They all performed well.”

"So, what's your choice?"

Orochimaru put down his wine glass and looked at his disciple with a hint of expectation in his eyes.

"Ding!"

"The host triggers new choices."

"Option 1: Sign a psychic contract with Longdi Cave. Reward: Longdi Cave Immortal Technique (Elementary)"

"Option 2: Sign a psychic contract with Shigu Forest. Reward: Shigu Forest Immortal Technique (Elementary)"

"Option 3: Sign a psychic contract with Miaomushan. Reward: Miaomushan Immortal Technique (Elementary)"

The choices and rewards given by the system this time are simple and crude. No matter which one you choose, you can take a crucial step in transforming from an ordinary ninja to an immortal.

But there is actually only one choice before the rope tree!

On the surface, the advice given by Orochimaru is to let the tree make its own choice, but in fact it has a deeper meaning.

If Shengshu had not chosen Longdi Cave, then the relationship between him and Shengshu would only remain at the master-disciple level.

And if Naoki chooses Ryūchi Cave, Orochimaru will regard Naoki as his true successor, and will stand behind Naoki without any reservation in the future.

Living in this world of intrigue, no one's purpose is too simple. The fragile relationship between master and disciple can be broken at any time if there are differences in ideas or other aspects.

Only two people who have their interests and future bound together will always be closely linked.

Orochimaru protected the rope tree in the early stage, allowing him to absorb enough nutrients from himself and grow into a towering tree.

And when the rope tree reached its peak, it was the moment when Orochimaru was rewarded.

Orochimaru will never forget the torture of his young self, kneeling in front of his parents' graves.

"Why do people die? What is the meaning of life?"

From the moment Orochimaru came into contact with the power, his goal never changed.

eternal life!

It's just that he buried it deeply in his heart, working hard, searching, and waiting.

Now that Rope Tree appeared in front of him with Mu Dun, how could he let go of this opportunity to have a better future?

He wants to give himself a hope, give Shengshu a choice, and give himself a future!

Naoki looked at the deep expectation in the teacher's eyes and spoke simultaneously in the system and in front of Orochimaru.

"I choose. Longdi Cave!"

Orochimaru's pupils dilated slightly, with a relieved smile on his face.

"Okay! Tomorrow morning, I will bring you the psychic contract scroll from Longdi Cave. Let's eat!"

The system prompts sounded in my mind at the same time.

"The host has made its choice."

"Signed a psychic contract with Longdi Cave. The reward: Longdi Cave Immortal Technique (Elementary) has been distributed. Please check it with the host."