Chapter 008: Orochimaru's Deal

Of course, guessing does not equate to understanding, as the living environments of the two individuals are vastly different. Yuan Man brought these up not to discuss issues of general knowledge.

Moreover, observing the expressions of human distress can also be considered a form of amusement

I would like to remind you that transactions and contracts are safeguarded by the rules of the firm, and the value difference should not be excessively large

Fortunately, Yuan Man does have ways to enhance value

standard villain monologue

Such a pure and intense desire opened the door to the "Hyperdimensional Office"

Transactions can be profitable, but it is essential to ensure basic fairness. The firm prohibits exorbitant pricing, adhering to the principle of "value to the demand side".

At first, my reaction was similar to that of the boy named Lelouch: distrustful and aggressive, then realizing the gap, I became somewhat skeptical. However, I did not accept reality as quickly as he did; instead, I struggled for quite a long time and made more than one request for assistance.

There is no need for Orochimaru to say more; Yuan Man has already understood—where there is a first time, there will be a second and a third time

Alright, let me change the subject. I have discovered that there are many fascinating places in your world, such as this tablet, as well as the mobile phones and computers over there, which do not exist in "Naruto." If they did, the Ninja World War would not have unfolded in that manner.

I do not know

Did the former director already know at that time that he was going to leave, and deliberately used this method to bring an assistant over?

Is it to completely sever ties with the firm? Or is it to prevent oneself from uncovering his secrets? Or is there some new scheme at play?

Do you have any clues

Then what are you saying? Regarding the methods used by the former director to establish the Transdimensional Office, if there were truly any ulterior motives, do you and I have the qualifications to compete with him?

Indeed it is

I followed the former director for a very short time, only one month, and I did not meet any other employees. Well, let me tell you two more things: first, I do not know the former director's name; second, before you arrived, the former director moved everything away, leaving only the little that you see.

The passage was also opened at this time

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Unable to comprehend, and even unable to find a direction for thought, he could only ask Orochimaru

Yet, in this valley of despair, Orochimaru shed the various accolades and expectations that had been placed upon him, completely recognizing his true self and becoming pure.

Orochimaru said without any concealment: "It is useful, as it allows me to observe your reactions and gain a deeper understanding of you"

Orochimaru is so astute, how could he possibly be unaware of Yuan Man's intentions

What do you want to obtain from me

For Orochimaru, much of the knowledge, such as that of anatomy, is essentially of negligible value

As a genius and a disciple of the Third Hokage, he has always borne a considerable burden

It seems that you have already discovered it

Well, the human heart will never be satisfied. Once one wish is fulfilled, new wishes will arise. If this wish cannot be realized...

No, I estimate that not even a single finger could be moved.

How long have you been following the former director? Have you met any other employees?

The more one lacks progress, the more anxious one becomes; the more anxious one is, the more prone one is to making mistakes, ultimately entering a vicious cycle. That period was undoubtedly the lowest point in Orochimaru's life.

I have limited understanding of your expertise and do not know which knowledge is important or unimportant to you, so I do not plan to use books as a medium of exchange for the time being; I choose money as the medium of exchange instead

Among the competitors of the Fourth Hokage at that time, the most prominent voices were those of Minato Namikaze and Orochimaru

Even with the understanding of life's brevity, the pursuit of immortality still becomes entangled with various matters, such as becoming the Hokage

Are you interested

How should I put it, it is not an unexpected answer, except for one point—the compromise contract proposed by the former director, it seems that Orochimaru is taking advantage of it. In comparison to the opportunities for immortality and stepping out of the world in the Naruto universe, the latter is undoubtedly more challenging.

No," Orochimaru shook his head, revealing a smile tinged with a hint of malice. "The reason I am telling you this is to make you aware that this office is not as simple as it seems. The former director's choice of you as his successor is likely not as straightforward as he claims. If there is indeed a conspiracy, you will be the first to suffer the consequences

The technological level of "Naruto" is roughly comparable to that of Yuan Man's world, but it is significantly more advanced in terms of ninjutsu. However, in communications and electronic products, it is far inferior, which explains why Orochimaru would be interested.

Orochimaru hissed as he flicked his tongue, easily discerning Yuan Man's thoughts

Yuan Man acknowledges this point

I know

Perhaps it also signifies uncertainty, or do you know the method for the handover of the director

Can it be entrusted multiple times? Yuan Man asked curiously

"I am just a villain, it is clearly stated here," Orochimaru said, shaking the tablet in his hand

Knowledge dissemination... feels a bit strange. Orochimaru shook his head, his expression complex

The human heart is subject to change

Three times, the first was an attempt to gain insight into Wood Release, the second was to truly acquire the secrets of Wood Release, and the third was the pursuit of immortality—however, this time I could not pay the necessary price, so my mentor chose a compromise, allowing me to work here and gradually accumulate knowledge.

I have nothing to say

Do you want to study technology in this area? If you do, I can buy you a few introductory books. The level of knowledge dissemination in this world is quite high; it is relatively easy to obtain basic information, and only a few cutting-edge topics are difficult to access.

A simple example: when you are extremely hungry, a piece of steamed bun can be worth its weight in gold. If you are not hungry, then a piece of steamed bun is only worth fifty cents to one yuan, and even at a premium, it would be at most two yuan, not considering the case of luxury hotels

Therefore, life is only lived once, and I do not dare to take risks lightly. Perhaps if you were to die, I would also suffer misfortune.

Yuan Man replied irritably, "Isn't it better that I'm unlucky? Perhaps the position of the director will fall to you."

Isn't it true that you can find out just by asking

Orochimaru's goal is very clear. Human lifespan is limited, and one must attain immortality in order to have the time to indulge. Until then, he will not be distracted from his pursuits, at most allowing himself a brief diversion to lighten his mood

However, the Third Hokage ultimately chose Minato Namikaze over Orochimaru, which led to his complete disappointment in the Hidden Leaf Village

His mood, Yuan Man can guess some of it. A significant portion of the ninjutsu in "Naruto" is secretive, and some even require bloodline talent, known as "Kekkei Genkai." He probably hasn't even considered the widespread dissemination of such knowledge.

Yuan Man was completely at a loss for words regarding the actions of the former director

Since then, he no longer harbored illusions about others, only believing in himself and focusing on his research. Unfortunately, during that period, his research made little progress.

How many times have you entrusted it?

It is acceptable; to me, it is all about buying books, with no essential difference.

What is the use of saying these things

Speaking of which, I must express my gratitude to my teacher. Without that period of time, I would not have been able to completely discard those unnecessary burdens imposed by others, nor would I have been able to fully recognize my true self; that was the most significant shedding of my skin in my life

I certainly have interests, but not in this area. Rather, it is the books related to medicine here that align with my research direction

Yuan Man: "... ..."