A New Snake In The Shinobi World

Chapter 315:

The Third Mizukage's decision to retreat so decisively was based on harsh realities. After the other villages suffered defeats, Kirigakure knew it couldn't take on Konoha head-on. With their base camp far out at sea, their supply chain was slower compared to the other villages.

Orochimaru killing five of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen was the final blow, the straw that broke the camel's back leaving Kirigakure no choice but to retreat.

Thus, the Third Ninja World War ended in an anticlimactic manner.

Even Orochimaru hadn't anticipated that defeating the Seven Ninja Swordsmen would have such a significant impact on the war. To him, their lives meant nothing. At that time, he had simply acted on a whim.

If he could kill them, he would. If not, he wouldn't bother.

Otherwise, with his strength and the cooperation of three Edo Tensei Kage, not just seven, but even eighteen opponents wouldn't have been able to escape.

As for the weapons dropped by the Seven? Orochimaru had no interest in them. His strength had long surpassed the need for such tools.

To him, it was merely a gift for Tsunade.

After defeating the Seven, Orochimaru returned to the Sound Ninja Village with Kushina.

But when Kushina saw the individuals inside the experimental capsules before her, she couldn't believe her eyes.

"Are they… really the daimyos of small countries?"

The figures inside the capsules were far from the refined appearances one might expect. Unlike the uniformly crafted clones Orochimaru had previously created, these individuals varied greatly in height, weight, and build.

Some were gaunt with scraggly beards, while others were overweight and appeared aged. From their appearances alone, they seemed more like ordinary people than ninjas.

Hearing Kushina's question, Orochimaru shrugged nonchalantly. "Of course. Why would I need to lie to you?"

"How… how is this possible?" Kushina stammered in shock.

Having spent so much time with Orochimaru, she was well aware of his numerous re

"Lord… Lord Orochimaru, I… I…" Kushina stammered, her voice faltering as her movements continued.

Her gasps of pleasure filled the room, and soon, Orochimaru's "battle" reached its end.

"Hah… Lord Orochimaru… I don't think I can stay with you any longer," Kushina whispered breathlessly.

"Why not?" Orochimaru asked, raising an eyebrow.

"I… I think… I might be…"

"Pregnant?"

"…Yes."

"Then why were you still coming here?" Orochimaru snapped, his tone annoyed.

"Don't you know the first three months are the most critical?"