Naruto, starting with immortality, I'm going to buy up the ninja world!

Chapter 78 Kakuzu: Ninja? I stopped a long time ago, I'm a businessman now.

After Tetsuya stole the Book of Seals and fought the Three Legendary Sannin in Konoha, the mysterious masked man Tobi was identified by the Konoha leadership as the bodyguard of the Second Hokage, Tobirama, meaning that Tobi was identified as Uchiha Kagami.

Given the complexity of the situation, Konoha decided to withdraw all ninjas from the Land of Rain and end the war once and for all.

However, tragedy struck. Tsunade's boyfriend, Kato Dan, who had mastered the Spirit Transformation Technique, died on the battlefield. His death was so gruesome that it was chilling.

After witnessing Dan Kato's death, Tsunade developed hemophobia.

The Second Shinobi World War came to a complete end here, but it ended rather hastily, which sowed the seeds for the Third Shinobi World War.

In a secret research facility somewhere within the Root organization in Konoha.

Orochimaru studied the things he had copied from the Book of Seals, occasionally sticking out his long tongue to lick his lips due to excessive excitement.

"Sparashi, this thing is amazing! Is this the Impure World Reincarnation technique? A technique that can bring the dead back to life, it's truly incredible."

Overwhelmed with excitement, he put down the scroll he was copying and picked up another scroll to write on, muttering to himself in confusion as he wrote.

"However, this technique still needs improvement. Second Hokage, with your wisdom, you shouldn't have left behind an incomplete technique. Why didn't you perfect it?"

However, he could roughly guess what had happened. Needless to say, it was the 'benevolent' First Hokage who stopped the research on this technique.

After all, this spell would not only disturb the dead, but also require the sacrifice of the living. Given that person's personality, they would absolutely not allow such a spell to exist.

"But that's alright. I will perfect this technique for you, Second Hokage. When the time comes, I will let you witness the technique that I have perfected."

The thought of being able to revive the Second Hokage, who invented the technique, using his perfected version filled Orochimaru with immense excitement.

Just as Orochimaru was continuously researching and improving the Impure World Reincarnation technique, a Root ninja knocked on the door and entered the research institute.

"Lord Orochimaru, Lord Danzo requests your presence."

"I understand. Tell him I'll be right there."

Orochimaru continued his research without turning his head.

"Lord Orochimaru, Lord Danzo requests your presence immediately."

"Don't you understand what I'm saying? I'll get there."

"Lord Orochimaru, Danzo..."

Before the Root ninja could finish speaking, a giant snake appeared behind him at some point, coiled around him, and swallowed him whole.

"Enough with the chatter. These Root ninjas really have no sense of propriety whatsoever."

Orochimaru snorted coldly, quickly finished his final calculations, and summoned a small white snake to swallow the scroll.

The Root ninjas only recognize their leader Danzo and no one else. What a crazy group!

After packing his things, Orochimaru left his research institute to search for Danzo.

Meanwhile, in another underground research institute, Danzo was staring at a pile of green bottles and jars with his single eye.

"Elder Danzo, what brings you here?"

Orochimaru's hoarse, sinister voice rang out, and Danzo slowly turned around.

"Orochimaru, I've gathered all the things you asked for before. When do you plan to start the Hashirama cell experiment?"

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru's gaze swept past Danzo and fell upon the containers behind him.

Babies were clearly soaking in those green containers.

"As expected of Elder Danzo, you actually did it. So many babies, it must have been difficult."

Orochimaru licked his lips with a wicked grin, looking at Danzo with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

"Hmph, I am the root of Konoha, the darkness of the ninja world. Some sacrifices are necessary, and everything is for Konoha."

Danzo spoke with great conviction.

"Those Uchiha Izuna, Uchiha Madara, Uchiha... in short, all those dead guys have come back to life one by one. Hiruzen Sarutobi alone can't protect Konoha. In the end, it's up to me to protect Konoha."

I will definitely eliminate those inherently evil Uchiha clans and protect Konoha from them.

"Hehe, as expected of you, Elder Danzo, you are truly great."

Orochimaru couldn't help but applaud Danzo's speech.

"Do a good job with Orochimaru. After the monkey steps down, I think you're qualified to take the next Hokage position, with my support and the monkey's support."

Upon hearing this, a strange glint flashed in Orochimaru's eyes.

Time flies, and years pass quickly.

In the Land of Rain, Kakuzu once again found the person in charge of external affairs for Amegakure. With the help of his money, that person introduced Kakuzu to Hanzo of the Salamander.

In the office, where Kakuzu was wearing a gas mask, he met Hanzo the Salamander, who claimed to be a demigod of the ninja world.

However, at this moment, Hanzo the Salamander seemed much weaker than the spirited Hanzo he had been on the battlefield. His eyes seemed to lack a certain spark and energy.

Kakuzu laughed; he understood why.

It is estimated that on the battlefield, after he defeated the three legendary ninjas, at the height of his confidence, he encountered Izuna, and all his energy and spirit were wiped out by Izuna's single strike.

"It's you, Kakuzu, the rogue ninja from Takigakure."

Kakuzu did not change his appearance this time, because he knew that transformation techniques were ineffective against skilled opponents and would only backfire, making others think that you had ulterior motives.

"Hehe, Leader Hanzo is joking. I am no longer a ninja; I am just a merchant."

"You, a businessman?"

Hanzo cast a questioning look at him.

Kakuzu nodded and smiled.

"That's right. I did so much for Takigakure, only to be abandoned by them in the end. This made me realize something. All my busy life has been for nothing more than money. Being a ninja, risking my life on missions, was just for money. So I might as well quit being a ninja and become a businessman, focusing on making money."

"Our cooperation with your Rain Village in this Ninja World War was quite pleasant, wasn't it? You received the much-needed supplies and won the war, while I got the money."

"Hmph, so what's your purpose in coming here this time?"

"Sigh, Leader Hanzo, don't be so harsh. What purpose could I possibly have? I'm not a ninja anymore, nor do I represent any faction. I'm here to discuss cooperation."

"cooperate?"

Hanzo, the salamander, frowned.

What do you want to collaborate on?

"I have a grand plan to make a fortune. If Rain Village is willing to cooperate with us, we can make a lot of money together."