The forbidden technique of using the Kekkeigenkai from those Kekkeigenkai ninjas and making it one's own is extremely terrifying.
Because of this forbidden technique, Hiruko might currently appear weak, but as long as he gets enough Kekkeigenkai ninja material, his power can soar straight up to a truly terrifying level.
This is also why he wants Hiruko to join the Akatsuki.
"So what if it is? I have my plans for capturing Kekkeigenkai ninjas."
"But it takes a lot of time, doesn't it? Your intelligence system is far from complete, plus your Chimera Jutsu still has room for further development. Akatsuki can provide you ample logistics support, and the intelligence system can be shared with you, assisting you while you implement your plans."
Orochimaru hit Hiruko's sore spot with precision.
In Konoha, Hiruko was just an invisible Jonin, so when he fled Konoha, he basically had no responders, yet a whole bunch of Jonin and Anbu came hunting him.
After leaving Konoha, he lived in seclusion here, only understanding the general events of the Ninja Realm but performing very poorly in terms of detailed intelligence.
Wanting to track down Kekkeigenkai ninjas is no easy feat.
Orochimaru's words made Hiruko slightly silent.
Though he was unwilling to admit it, what Orochimaru said was the truth.
He had thought multiple times about establishing a complete intelligence system to prepare for capturing Kekkeigenkai.
However, a complete intelligence system requires not only people but also a lot of money.
As a loner in the Ninja Realm, all the research equipment here at the base has already drained all of his savings.
For him, building an intelligence system was extremely important as well.
"What is your purpose?"
Hiruko asked, frowning.
As he asked this, his heart had already started to waver.
"Simple, at that time, you'll only need to capture a few cute little animals for the organization. Normally, the organization won't greatly limit your freedom, with only a monthly regular meeting."
Indeed, it's not very strict.
However, Orochimaru's mention of capturing a few cute little animals left Hiruko greatly puzzled.
A gathering of S-Class Renegade Ninjas, just to catch a few animals?
"The conditions are enticing, so accompanying you for a while wouldn't hurt."
He didn't say he'd agree directly, but if it's really as Orochimaru said, and this organization can offer him so many convenient logistics support while granting free time with only one monthly meeting, then it wouldn't greatly restrict him.
Sasori gently snorted but remained silent.
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After leaving Konoha, Ayane returned to the Hidden Star Village to oversee the reconstruction work.
The original Hidden Star Village was merely a rundown little village assembled from many wooden houses, and both the hospital and Ninja School were deplorably primitive.
Having been accustomed to the Land of Demons, Ayane found Konoha somewhat unaccustomed, with Hidden Star Village even more resembling prehistoric tribal buildings.
However, this was directly related to the Daimyo and other aristocrats of the Land of Bear not wanting the Hidden Star Village to grow stronger.
For the Ninja Village, each country's Daimyo holds its own views; they both hope for the strength of the Ninja Village while also needing to limit its development to balance the situation.
But now things are different; the Daimyo of the Land of Bear believes his confidant Akakage has completely seized control of the Hidden Star Village.
Thus, after the Ninja of the Land of Demons attacked Hidden Star Village and disguised themselves as ninjas of Hidden Star Village, within a week, the Daimyo of the Land of Bear successively sent out three batches of ample development resources, urging Akakage to rigorously rebuild Hidden Star Village.
Ayane was more than happy to accept this.
Although the logistics from the Land of Demons were ample, how could they refuse freely delivered supplies?
According to the military expansion plan devised by the Land of Demons, transforming Hidden Star Village into a complete military fortress is a crucial step in the plan.
While the construction project is the top priority, Ayane has another reason for being here.
That is to assimilate the hundreds of ninjas at Hidden Star Village and countless villagers, turning them into insiders.
This requires the ideological educators from the Land of Demons to personally come here and conduct courses.
A large number of craftsmen began major construction around the forest mountains surrounding Hidden Star Village, continuously accumulating building structures.
At this rate, in three to five months, a rudimentary form of a military fortress should be completed.
After all, the original buildings at Hidden Star Village need to be completely renovated, and the scope of territory needs extensive expansion, naturally increasing the time spent.
With Hidden Star Village now in their possession, the subsequent military force of the Land of Demons once again dispatched five hundred ninjas in batches to enter the Land of Bear, converging at Hidden Star Village.
Accompanying them were several ninjas from the Uzumaki clan, deploying powerful Barrier Jutsu to envelop the forest area centered on Hidden Star Village, preventing attacks from beasts and enemies.
Including the three hundred ninjas originally dispatched here, Hidden Star Village currently houses nearly eight hundred ninja units.
This number has already surpassed the ninja count of Hidden Star Village, and in terms of ninja quality, it naturally far exceeds that of Hidden Star Village, providing airtight protection here.
The development of the Land of Demons has reached a point where there are over seven thousand ninjas, so deploying eight hundred ninjas into the Land of Bear still leaves surplus armed forces domestically.
With the help of these ninjas, the pressure on Ayane was greatly alleviated, sparing her the need to tirelessly handle various mundane tasks every day.