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| - That was the one and only true reason that Soko was here. He surely didn't care about this.."Shinobi Union". In his long life, he had became witness to 4 different wars, and this could be five. He hadn't heard much about this "Black Zetsu" before now to be completely honest. He knew of the name from being referenced when someone had spoken about the last great shinobi war, the 4th. He had heard of the White Zetsu, a being among the ranks of the Akatsuki, one who usually observed battles. What that Zetsu didn't know, was that Soko had in fact been watching him, while he was watching others. He couldn't care less, it could be another problem that the rest of the 5 Great Shinobi Nations could handle. They did last time. But this time it was different. He thought that what if this time the nations couldn't beat the opposition and they were overcame. The smaller nations would be overcame, even Yakigakure, the village that the main Jashin Temple resides under. Maketsu would be angry that he doubted the power of such a great village, but Soko didn't care. That dust release, is quite powerful, but he as he had been briefed, the opposing side were great in numbers. Not even Maketsu could do such a thing. Then he had been informed of another "team", having two members that hail from an ancient clan. This was indeed like a game, picking a side. He figured if he joined, maybe he could tip the scale and manage to beat this Black Zetsu. Soko knew he was good, one of the best,and that is what pushed him to be here along today with the red haired man, Shenron. Inside his thoughts were in conflict. I don't trust this man. I can't make out what it is, but I can sense something inside of him. Soko spoke back within his head, I know I'm not used to be allied with others besides myself. This is for Lord Jashin, and for the rest of the world. Besides if they die, no more Sacrifices right? He thought, only to then be called on by Shenron. "Yes. Are you ready?" He said, catching up to Shenron, then looking up at the man that was 2 inches taller than him, and ready, placing a hand on the hilt of his Sword to show. Soko spoke. "I say we get the Snake first. He has a better chance of helping us, if we can get him to help us get his friend and if he agrees, we can have allies since it is him, as well as the ones with him. I think the Zetsu could be more of a problem than Orochimaru, if he knows that his friend, and himself overall are at stake." He said, feeling quite confident with his words. He said, still looking at the red haired man. He could sense the zetsu as well, as his chakra sensing was at another level than most, and due to the numbers he believed what he said was correct. Soko didnt see what was the problem. He could sense the man's disappointment. Should I reveal my Sharingan to this man? That was the question running through head. It seemingly echoed throughout his mind, a repeating question. After this all happening in a second's time, he immediately spoke. "One second." He used his quick thinking, remembering the location of Eastern Island, standing completely still and using a thought process. He knew where they were on a map, and where the island was on the map. He could also remember going to the island once, back in the days, long ago. After a time of 4-5 seconds, he moved and walked beside Shenron. He activated his standard three tomoe sharingan, then smiled. They were warped into his dimension for a second, then moved onto the shore of the island. "Welcome to the Eastern Island. After you." "Ok." He said, creating a wood release clone of himself. He and the clone stood beside eachother, before moving out to look for the other ninja. "Hmm... visitorsss..." the white snake Sannin said to himself from his workplace, possibly alerted by some inaudible alarm triggered by Shenron or/and Soko, "And they're not those pesky, meddling Zetsu for once..." Orochimaru slowly started to sink on the ground, heading towards one of the intruders. "*chuckle*...So you noticed me coming?" The Sannin said, slowly rising from the floor shortly after. He licked his lips with his inhumanely long tongue while giving Shenron a piercing stare, "Your chakra... it isn't ordinary..." Orochimaru's stare eases up a bit, "Well then, what brings someone such as yourself to the snake's den? *chuckle*" Meanwhile, in another area of the hideout... Jūgo, now starting to lose his hair in the middle of the head due to his age, stood with Suigetsu in a room of the hideout, when he suddenly looks over his shoulder, "Suigetsu... I believe someone has trespassed into the hideout..." Suigetsu, now with shorter hair than usual, looked back at Jūgo, "Hm? Are you sure?" "Yes. Get ready. We're going to investigate." Suigetsu cracks his neck, "Hmph. Alright. I bet it's just more of those bothersome Zetsu dudes. When will they learn to leave us alone?" He rose up from his chair and picked up his Kubikiribōchō, placing it above his shoulder. Both men exit the room and start wandering the halls for the intruder. Soko sensed them immediately. He would've drawn his sword, but he didn't want them to take him as hostile right away, and attack. Instead, he walked calmly down the hall, towards them with both hands in his pockets. I can bet that they'll attack right away, or run to alert the snake. He concluded within his mind. He stood and waited until they met up with him. Orochimaru's expression remained stoic, "Hm... I think you misunderstand me. One does not walk into the snake's den without a purpose, nor does the snake gaze into the future." All of a sudden, snakes erupt from the ground in a heartbeat, constraining Shenron in place for the time being, "But you're right about my services not coming without a cost. Now, can you stop beating around the bush and answer me properly? Or should I force it out of you?" The sannin's glare gained a dangerous, cocky expression. Jūgo heard Soko's casual steps coming down the hall, and advised Suigetsu with a hand signal to hide in a nearby room alongside him, closing the door and awaiting to ambush the trespasser when he came close enough. Orochimaru's expression returned to neutral, "I'll grant you one last chance to hear you out, but only because I'm legitimately curious about what brought the likes of you in search of yours truly, you should feel lucky. Now, speak, before I change my mind." Soko knew of there duo's whereabouts due to his chakra Sensing. As they went into the room, he continued to walk. Knowing that the two would attempt to attack him going off of his conclusion, he continued to walk, with a plan of action within his mind. He walked, smirking, figuring that he had the upper hand within this situation.
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