Chapter 346: Jiraiya vs Blue B
With Anbu Ox
Meanwhile, as the battles raged outside, Anbu Commander Ox moved through the base with the silence of a shadow. His black ops training served him well as he bypassed the traps and barriers that had been set by Orochimaru. He navigated through the labyrinthine passages, relying on the intel provided earlier.
'While they're distracted, I need to find any information on Orochimaru's plans,' he thought. 'And hopefully locate them.'
The sounds of battle outside had faded into the background, leaving only the faint dripping of water echoing through the stone passageways. His senses were on high alert; every shadow, every subtle shift in the air could signal a trap.
'So far, so good' he thought, his eyes scanning ahead for any signs of danger. 'But knowing Orochimaru, the worst is yet to come.'
The inside of the base was a dark maze, the walls lined with strange symbols and seals that pulsed faintly with chakra. Ox moved quickly but cautiously, his senses on high alert. The base was far larger than he had anticipated, and its corridors twisted and turned in disorienting patterns.
'This place…' Ox thought, his brow furrowing. 'It's more than just a hideout. Orochimaru's been working on something big.'
He paused at a fork in the path, glancing down each identical corridor. A subtle draft drifted from the left, carrying with it a sterile scent—a mix of metal and antiseptic.
"Medical facilities, perhaps," he muttered under his breath.