American Comics: BOSS Invasion

In a certain mountain forest in the Land of Rice Fields, a small snake suddenly emerged from the bushes, skillfully burrowing into a small cave, following the winding path downwards, and landing on a platform about half a person's height.

Footsteps sounded, and a man with white hair and a thin build walked over, extending his palm towards the small snake. The snake suddenly opened its mouth wide, and out of nowhere, spat out a scroll.

The man snatched the scroll, not caring that it was damp, and unfolded it directly. He glanced at it briefly, his body paused slightly, and a light reflected from his glasses.

He carefully put the scroll away.

"This information is very timely, thank you for your hard work! As for the reward, I will give you a satisfactory answer later!"

The little snake nodded humanistically, and with a bang, it turned into a cloud of smoke and disappeared instantly.

The man put away the scroll, slowly walked out, and closed the wooden door directly.

Outside was a corridor constructed entirely of earth, reinforced with ninjutsu. The surface looked rough, but it was actually exceptionally strong.

This base was buried deep underground, with only one entrance visible on the surface for entering and exiting the interior. Whether it was the style of the corridor or the layout of the rooms, details of snakes could be seen everywhere.

Especially the dim lights hanging in the corridor. Every long distance, there were two red lights hanging side by side. If you were not careful, you would mistake the candles for the vertical pupils of a giant snake.

The man stealthily moved through the darkness, turning a few corners, and familiarly found a spacious bedroom.

The candlelight was still dim, and a slender, pale-faced man with long hair was sitting on the bed, closing his eyes to rest.

Orochimaru-sama, I came this time because the spies sent out have learned some news about you!"

The two men in front of him were indeed Orochimaru and Yakushi Kabuto. One was a genius biochemist who turned himself into Voldemort, and the other was the king of espionage who had been doing underground work since he was a child and had always existed as the most powerful assistant. After Orochimaru disappeared, he lived as the second Orochimaru.

"To be considered important information by you and worth a special trip to report, it must be related to those few people!"

"Yes, it's information about Hidan, a member of the Akatsuki!"

Kabuto respectfully answered, took out the scroll, and presented it with both hands. Orochimaru nodded in thanks, took it, and tore it open.

A trace of almost imperceptible astonishment appeared on his calm face, but he quickly returned to normal.

"Hidan, that brainless guy, has actually started to change his strategy? He's no longer a crazy fanatic who only makes sacrifices? He actually has the mind to run a religion?"

"Orochimaru-sama, Hidan's actions are very unusual. It can be said that they are completely contrary to his entire personality.

I believe that it may be related to the ambush by the Konoha squad that he and Kakuzu encountered some time ago.

Moreover, the information claims that the other party has already announced during the most recent large-scale religious sacrifice that he will attack Orochimaru-sama.

Then, does this mean that this is actually an action authorized by the Akatsuki?"

Orochimaru let out a series of suppressed chuckles, his voice hoarse and devoid of emotion.

"It seems that the Akatsuki has lost several members in a row recently, and Zero is a little impatient and preparing to absorb new blood!"

Kabuto instantly reacted: "Orochimaru-sama means that the Akatsuki hopes to use this action as a pretext to get you to return the empty ring?"

"Most likely! But I'm very interested in Hidan. Pass down the order to focus on investigating Hidan's recent experiences, starting before the Konoha squad ambush."

"Understood, I will immediately dispatch manpower. At most, in three days, the initial news can be sent back!"

"Is that so? Then I'll leave everything to you. Kabuto!"

Just as Yakushi Kabuto turned to leave and hadn't yet stepped out of the room, Orochimaru suddenly asked: "Has Sasuke-kun been up to anything lately?"

Yakushi Kabuto paused slightly and said: "Not at all. He seems to be constantly honing his chakra."

"Is that so? Hehehe, it seems that the time is almost up. Everyone is a little impatient, but I don't know where this collision will begin.

Whether it's the rabble that Itachi spent nearly a month gathering, or whether I will launch an attack first, it's still unknown. It's really exciting!"

Orochimaru's voice was hoarse, and his eyes were burning, as if he was looking forward to something.

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The Land of Rice Fields capital city's sewer tavern. Since the last incident, this place has become a forbidden area, and even the most daring underground rats dare not approach it without permission.

Even the guys hiding in the nearby pipe holes quickly evacuated.

Old Man returned to the tavern, and the Down-and-out Samurai and others were already waiting there.

In addition, there were several tables sitting in the living room, with men and women wearing strange costumes and different dresses.

As soon as Old Man pushed the door open and walked out, a group of people stood up, and Rokuro and Kuro jumped out directly, hugging Old Man's rough, tree-trunk-like waist from left and right.

"Old Man, you're finally back?"

The Down-and-out Samurai's eyes showed a hint of inquiry, but the corners of his mouth turned up: "Black Gun Knights, huh? What a rotten name! Old Man, the Lord has already issued an order, do you have any ideas?"

Kuro couldn't help but say: "Is the Lord crazy? What he wants to deal with are the ninjas of our Land of Rice Fields.

Ninjas are guys who can't be measured by common sense. Even with the support of the Jashin religion, we can't..."

Rokuro quickly interrupted him: "Shut up, Kuro! Old Man, if you want to form a Knights, we want to join!"

Old Man stretched out his huge palm and pressed down, calmly saying: "Don't be anxious, Kuro, and don't be afraid. Although ninjas are powerful, we are also not simple. If we can find a good way, we can also confront ninjas head-on.

As for the Black Gun Knights, of course, everyone's help is needed. If any of you want to join, you can directly say hello to me, but the prerequisite is that you must join the Jashin religion!"

The Down-and-out Samurai couldn't help but say: "No, what does this mean?"

Old Man said: "The Jashin religion is far from as simple as we see it. The Lord and that weird nun are not as frivolous as they appear. They must have even bigger ambitions, but that has nothing to do with us.

What I mean is that the Jashin religion has a very deep foundation. For example, this thing called the Nerve Fruit is one of them."