Capítulo 26: Chapter 26: New Partners
Sasuke failed to meet Orochimaru, and the person who came to greet him was... Kabuto Yakushi.
Kabuto said, "Sasuke-sama, Orochimaru-sama asked me to give you this scroll."
Karin took the scroll for Sasuke. Sasuke quickly read it.
The scroll mentioned that the Akatsuki usually operated in pairs. This meant that, at best, he would have to face two enemies when seeking revenge on Itachi. So, to ensure a successful revenge, Sasuke needed to find reliable teammates to help him.
Sasuke first thought of Naruto, but after careful consideration, he decided he didn't want to involve him. As for Karin beside him, she could play a supporting role, but it was impossible for her to stop a strong enemy on the same level as Itachi!
It was difficult, so he could only take one step at a time for now. Additionally, the scroll also mentioned that the truth behind Itachi's massacre of the clan was likely related to Konoha's Root. This was another difficult problem. The Root was so powerful that it was not possible for one person to conduct an in-depth investigation.
In the end, he was still too weak! Did he really have to join Orochimaru? No, it was better to create his own organization than to be subordinate to others!
At this time, Kabuto said, "Sasuke-sama, Lord Orochimaru is very sorry for not being able to come in person, and he specially asked me to invite you to be a guest at the base. In addition, Lord Orochimaru also said that if you are willing, this base can be given to you."
Sasuke sneered, knowing that free things often came with the highest price! He wanted to turn around and leave to avoid falling into Orochimaru's trap, but then he thought about it and decided to take the opportunity to understand how to operate an organization.
In this way, Sasuke stayed at the base for a while to visit and learn. Kabuto's attitude was very accommodating, so much so that Sasuke was puzzled. Kabuto almost regarded him as the second Orochimaru, responding to every request.
A few days later, Sasuke decided to leave immediately. During this period, in addition to fully mastering the operation of the organization, Sasuke also defeated Kimimaro in his spare time to gain new entries.
[Ding, defeat Kimimaro, reward entry: Earth Curse Seal (Gold ★☆☆), do you want to merge?]
Of course not! Like the items dropped by the Sound Four before, the Earth Seal contained Orochimaru's spiritual mark. Choosing to fuse could certainly improve combat power, but there was also a risk of being controlled by Orochimaru.
Time flew by, and half a month later, in the Land of Birds, somewhere in a forest...
"Roar, go away!"
Flutter—
The mountain bird was frightened and flew away from Sasuke's shoulder.
"Karin, you are very noisy!"
Karin said aggrievedly, "Sasuke, how can your broad shoulders be desecrated by wild birds?"
Sasuke was speechless. Karin was a good person, but sometimes she said things that were difficult to understand. He shook his head and continued to walk towards their destination.
On the way, they met a woodcutter who said that there was a "monster" living deep in the mountains who killed people on sight and advised Sasuke not to go in. Sasuke thanked the woodcutter for his kindness and knew in his heart that he had come to the right place.
In fact, the "monster" was Kimimaro's friend—Jūgo. Sasuke had heard Kimimaro mention him before and immediately realized that Jūgo had excellent talent and would become a strong ally in time. He wanted to find a reliable teammate, and Jūgo showed up at the right time.
Soon, Sasuke saw Jūgo in a cave somewhere.
Jūgo was surprised, "Who are you, and what are you doing in such a place?"
Sasuke was unfazed and looked around the cave casually. Except for a huge iron cage, everything was very simple. And Jūgo had locked himself in the iron cage.
Jūgo was anxious, "Go away, I don't know when I will go crazy..."
Sasuke asked, "Why lock yourself in a cage?"
Jūgo's eyes darkened, "I was born with a strange disease, and I often go crazy. Once I go crazy, I can't control myself..."
Then he looked anxious, "I didn't lie to you, go away, I really don't want to kill anyone!"
Sasuke had a blank expression on his face and carefully observed Jūgo's demeanor. There was no trace of evil, only simplicity and kindness. It was a pity that such a kind person suffered from an unknown strange disease, causing him to kill indiscriminately when it broke out!
Sasuke slowly walked towards the iron cage and completely destroyed it in front of Jūgo's shocked eyes.
Jūgo was shocked, "What are you doing? Without the iron cage, what can you use to stop me when I go crazy?"
"Then, let me be your cage!"
Jūgo was shocked, "You... you're crazy. No one can stop me from going crazy, except Kimimaro!"
Sasuke replied indifferently, "It was Kimimaro who asked me to come."
Jūgo was shocked, and his face changed drastically in the next second, "You... go quickly, my strange disease is about to break out..."
Before he finished speaking, a curse seal appeared on the left half of his body, and he instantly turned into a half-human monster! Jūgo was fierce, like a beast that would devour anyone!
Sasuke was not in a hurry and stared at Jūgo indifferently, and the system entries appeared.
[Entries: Origin Curse Seal (Gold ★★★★☆), Animal Friend (Gold ★★★), Incomplete Sage Body (Gold ★), Sage Talent (Gold ★)...]
So that's it, he is indeed a promising talent!
At this time, Jūgo laughed wildly, "You want to be my cage, you are really overestimating yourself, go to hell!"
Hoo, hoo, hoo, heavy punches came one after another. Sasuke dodged easily, so fast that Jūgo could not react. Jūgo was angry and attacked more frantically.
Boom boom boom!
The cave was destroyed in a mess. Sasuke shook his head, "The power is very strong, but it's a pity that there is too little combat experience..."
Jūgo was furious and used the cursed arm to smash the ground fiercely, "Kill you, take it, earthquake fire!"
In an instant, the ground cracked, and the cave was crumbling. Karin shouted anxiously outside, "Sasuke, come out quickly, the cave is going to collapse!"
Jūgo found Karin and ran over immediately, unable to control his murderous impulse. Karin was frightened and retreated repeatedly.
At the critical moment, Sasuke stopped Jūgo and blocked the opponent's heavy punch with one hand.
Bang!
The two fists collided, and Jūgo was knocked back three steps. Jūgo was shocked. This was something that even Kimimaro couldn't do!
At this time, Sasuke showed his Sharingan, and his amazing ocular power burst out, "Genjutsu: Shackling Stakes Technique!"
As soon as the words fell, Jūgo felt that his whole body was nailed to the ground and he couldn't move. He roared like a trapped beast but couldn't break free from the shackles of the Shackling Stakes Technique.
Gradually, Jūgo calmed down and looked at Sasuke with expectation, "You... are you really willing to become a cage for a monster like me?"
"Yes."
"What's your name?"
"Uchiha Sasuke."
Jūgo murmured several times, "Sasuke... Sasuke, I swear, from now on your will is my will!"
After that, the curse disappeared like a tide. Sasuke reached out and pulled up Jūgo, "Welcome to be my partner, Jūgo."
Karin muttered, "Tsk, the days of being alone with Sasuke are gone forever," and glanced at Jūgo reluctantly, "I welcome you too..."
Jūgo said sincerely, "Thank you!"
At this moment, Sasuke was indescribably happy. Finding a new partner and gaining new golden entries at the same time. The efforts of these days have not been in vain. Yes, he is one step closer to revenge against Itachi!
[Ding, defeat Jūgo, reward entry: Origin Curse Seal...]
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