Chapter 788: Annexing the Land of Rice?
"Is everything alright, Orochimaru-sama?"
While Fujin read the memories of the Otogakure ninja, Orochimaru's group was focused on running away. However, Kimimaro noticed a sudden change in Orochimaru's expression.
Orochimaru answered, "The group we left behind was eliminated."
The mood of the group dulled a bit. In the last few days, their forces had suffered extensively. Not only was the attack unexpected, but Konoha ninjas hadn't shown a shred of mercy during their operation.
Kimimaro said, "It doesn't matter. As long as you can recover, we will rise again, Orochimaru-sama!"
Orochimaru thought, 'I couldn't care less of those useless fools. They served their purpose by securing my escape route. However, why hasn't Manda been responding to my summons? I can't summon any snakes at all. Did something happen to the Ryuchi cave or is this also the consequence of sensei's blow?'
Amachi, the medical ninja who tried healing Orochimaru, agreed, "He is correct, Orochimaru-sama. Though our forces here were destroyed, the true foundation of Otogakure is you. And, Konoha can only dream of killing you. Besides…"
A smirk appeared on his face as he said, "We finally have a lead about Tsunade."
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