Naruto: I Traveled with a Max Level Account-Chapter 153 - 552: Orochimaru, Since You’re So Confident, Take the Lead

Chapter 153 - 552: Orochimaru, Since You’re So Confident, Take the Lead

"Surprised?"

"Didn't expect that, did you?"

When you first discover the Sharingan's power, unlocking it is just the beginning. After that comes the two-tomoe form, then three-tomoe.

And when you think the three-tomoe Sharingan is already incredible, the Mangekyō Sharingan awaits you.

Once you've experienced the might of the Mangekyō Sharingan, the Eternal Mangekyō follows next.

Just when you've finally come to terms with all of that, the Rinnegan shows up—making the Mangekyō seem insignificant in comparison.

And if you're thinking the Rinnegan must be the pinnacle of power, don't be so sure. It can grow even stronger.

Scared yet?

"..."

Orochimaru felt his worldview collapsing.

Jiraiya and Minato remained silent for a while before they both blurted out the same words:

"WHAT THE HELL?!"

Was Uchiha trying to defy the natural order?

They had already thought Takuya, armed with his Mangekyō Sharingan, was practically invincible. But now the so-called Sage's Eyes—Rinnegan—had entered the picture.

And just when they believed that was the ultimate power, Takuya casually mentioned that the Rinnegan wasn't even the final form.

So... what was the endpoint?

Clutching his head in frustration, Jiraiya muttered:

"So, what you're saying is... the Uchiha aren't a cursed clan but a god-chosen one?"

Why the hell was I wasting time chasing some mystical savior when I should've just focused on the Uchiha?

Jiraiya felt like a complete idiot.

For years, he had been running around searching for the supposed savior, doubting everyone and everything. Now reality had slapped him in the face.

"Just a conspiracy theory," Takuya scoffed at the idea of the Uchiha being cursed.

"Sure, the Uchiha have strange personalities and are prideful to the core—but they've earned the right to be proud.

Cursed clan? What nonsense. If we're being honest, how many of the bloodline clans in the shinobi world are actually clean?"

"Tobirama Senju was simply terrified of Madara."

This wasn't just empty talk. Takuya explained:

"Look at the jutsu Tobirama developed—it's clear he was always preparing for the Uchiha.

His terrifyingly powerful Water Release techniques? Designed to break through Susano'o's defenses.

The Flying Thunder God? Specifically created to deliver a fatal blow to Izuna Uchiha.

Then there's a whole slew of forbidden techniques—many of which were tailored to counter the Uchiha."

Clearly, Tobirama feared and despised the Uchiha.

"Actually, Izuna alone was enough for Tobirama to handle. Madara stepping in was just overkill."

"..."

Jiraiya opened his mouth but ultimately decided not to comment.

Who was right or wrong didn't matter—it was ancient history, not something they needed to judge.

What truly mattered now was how they should deal with the current situation.

"So, we must carefully handle Nagato. We can't let the Rinnegan fall into Madara's hands."

Idiot.

Orochimaru shot Jiraiya a sharp glance, coughing as he explained:

"Even though I was controlled, I still learned plenty of Madara's secrets. They've already taken that Uchiha brat—Obito—to groom him as the next Rinnegan vessel after Nagato."

"They plan to discard Nagato and reclaim the Rinnegan."

So, is Nagato the key?

No. The Rinnegan is the key.

"Are you suggesting...?"

Takuya raised an eyebrow, curious about what kind of plan Orochimaru would propose.

He wasn't opposed to changing plans if necessary—plans rarely survive the chaos of reality anyway. freewebnøvel.com

If Orochimaru could offer a reasonable suggestion, Takuya would gladly follow it.

Besides, letting Orochimaru handle this could be entertaining.

Orochimaru was a credible source, having escaped Madara's control. His words would be convincing.

Jiraiya and Minato also turned their attention to Orochimaru, who pondered for a moment before speaking:

"Since Takuya-kun is here, Nagato will surely listen to you. Considering he's just a pawn being used, we should remove the Rinnegan from him and inform the other villages.

We should convene a Five Kage Summit and share the truth about Uchiha Madara."

"If Madara regains the Rinnegan, the consequences will be catastrophic. He's planning something called the Infinite Tsukuyomi—a plot that requires him to capture the tailed beasts from each village."

"In his hideout, there's a giant, strange statue covered in White Zetsu."

Perhaps still shaken by his encounter with Madara, Orochimaru was unusually forthcoming, revealing everything he knew without holding back.

Even with his limited knowledge of the Infinite Tsukuyomi, what little he shared was enough to make Jiraiya and Minato break into a cold sweat.

Takuya resisted the urge to roll his eyes.

You guys have no idea.

A Madara without the Rinnegan is even more terrifying.

"Takuya!"

Jiraiya and Minato looked at him, anxious and hopeful. They wanted him to change his plan. Madara was far too dangerous—the Rinnegan couldn't be allowed to fall into his hands.

To be fair, Orochimaru—despite his dark nature—was quite capable.

In just ten minutes, he had sketched out a rough plan for the Five Kage to unite against Madara. It sounded like a solid strategy.

"..."

"Alright, then. Send word to Tsunade. If she agrees, we'll follow Orochimaru's plan."

Takuya's primary goal was to disrupt things and prevent Iwagakure and Kumogakure from waging war on Konoha. As long as that goal was achieved, everything else was negotiable.

Since Orochimaru was so confident, Takuya would let him take the lead.

"Let's see how you perform."

By letting Orochimaru execute the plan, Nagato would be freed from danger earlier and wouldn't have to carry out risky tasks anymore. That seemed like a pretty good outcome.

Still, it wasn't enough.

Takuya planned to send Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko somewhere safe after the Rinnegan was removed—perhaps Mount Myōboku or the Shikkotsu Forest.

As for what would happen to Madara's Rinnegan after that? Not his problem.

"She's lost it! She's completely lost it!!!"

When Tsunade received the news, she slammed her desk and began pacing anxiously in her office.

"???"

What happened?

Did something terrible happen to Takuya?

It didn't make sense.

Holding a stack of documents, Nara Shikaku blinked in confusion.

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