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Chapter 429 Taking Action Against the Evil God

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Shennong frowned slightly: "Then lead the way."

Snow Country Cafe, though called a cafe, is more like a beverage shop that mixes tea and coffee.

Scientists from the Snow Country like to gather here to discuss issues, sometimes sitting for an entire day.

But at this moment, there were only two people in the private room.

When Shennong pushed open the door, Ryuji Ida was sitting by the window with a pot of hot cocoa and two cups in front of him.

Seeing Shennong enter, he stood up. "Dr. Kong, please sit down."

Shennong sat down opposite him. "Speak, what is it?"

He remembered that they were not familiar with each other and had little involvement; the only connection they had was in the purchase of bulk materials.

Ryuji Ida didn't rush to answer. Instead, he poured Shennong a cup of hot cocoa, pushed it in front of him, and then spoke.

"You want revenge on Konoha, don't you?"

Shennong's hand paused slightly, almost spilling the hot cocoa.

Ryuji Ida picked up his cup and said, "Join our plan. Help our lord destroy Konoha."

"Our lord intends to destroy Konoha?" Shennong was immediately taken aback. In their eyes, their lord was merely a scholar skilled in and passionate about research, and he didn't care about power at all. They didn't believe the rumors circulating outside.

"I don't understand what you mean."

"Don't be nervous. As a senior research professor who has worked in the Land of Snow for ten years, we don't really care about your identity. You're just an old man who has been oppressed by Konoha for ten years. Our lord was in the same situation back then, wasn't he? But your strength is ultimately limited, and you're underestimating Konoha a bit too much."

Shennong wanted to refute, saying that he had a sky fortress, an improvement plan, and sufficient strength.

But he knew that Ryuji Ida was right, especially since the energy core Zero Tail was still growing and not yet mature.

He picked up the hot cocoa and took a big gulp, finding it a bit bitter.

After a long pause, he said, "Alright. I agree to your plan. But I have one condition. I want to be at the forefront of the destruction of Konoha."

Shennong's voice was firm: "This has been my obsession for ten years. I cannot let others make a move before me."

Ryuji Ida's lips curled into a slight smile as he raised his glass, as if offering a toast: "Don't worry, Dr. Sora, your chance will come eventually. Well then, I wish us a pleasant collaboration!"

……

Meanwhile, Aburame Shisei was unaware that he had gained another capable lieutenant under his command, and even less aware that they were plotting to destroy Konoha and seize the Land of Fire.

In fact, after he tricked Black Zetsu, he returned to the underground palace of the Land of Waterfall and kept adjusting the soul ritual in preparation for dealing with the evil god.

After so many years, he has finally completed his ninjutsu targeting the soul, and now he has a chance to snatch back Hideyoshi's soul.

However, to ensure a safe outcome, he recruited Orochimaru, the Oni Kingdom witch skilled in soul and sealing techniques, Maria Ozawa who guards the Dragon Vein, and Hidan, the son of a demigod.

Hidan was just ten years old at this time, and five years had passed since he first learned ninjutsu and began to formally study it.

It can be said that five years ago, the people at the base basically did not teach him systematic ninjutsu, but only let him explore freely and spend his time playing. Therefore, he had a very happy childhood.

Until more than three years ago, Bubble High Feather appeared.

His opponent's unique bubble-escape technique and graceful ninjutsu always managed to evade his pursuit and capture, which thoroughly ignited his competitive spirit, and he took the initiative to learn ninjutsu.

To lay a solid foundation, the people at the base decided to start by teaching sealing techniques.

The teaching materials were personally written by the married Uzumaki Shiki, with many senior sealing masters from Dragon Hidden Village participating in the reference and revision, and the difficulty of entry was deliberately reduced.

Meanwhile, a Chunin from the sealing squad began to teach him personally.

The reason we don't hire top-tier sealing technique masters to teach is that while they possess exceptional skills, they are not suitable as introductory teachers. Those truly suited to be introductory teachers are those who, while not possessing top-tier aptitude, are naturally willing to work hard.

In just over three years, Hidan's strength, relying solely on sealing techniques, was roughly comparable to that of an ordinary elite Chunin.

"My lord, my lord, can this ritual really save my father?" Hidan asked excitedly.

His memory of his father's appearance had become blurred. If his mother hadn't often taken out photos, he probably wouldn't have remembered what his father looked like at all.

For him, the village of Yu-nin in the Land of Hot Water seemed like a thing from a very, very long time ago.

But he never forgot the evil god. Because another being lurked within him, who always claimed to be himself, constantly generating insane and evil thoughts.

If they can capture the evil god and rescue their father, perhaps they can also resolve this hidden danger within their bodies.

In truth, Aburame Shisei wasn't entirely confident about this operation. He knew that the evil god also possessed the means to destroy souls.

Once the other party notices something amiss, they may choose to fight to the death; moreover, the struggle for the soul can easily lead to a tearing of the soul.

With their combined efforts, they have already perfected the existing soul ninjutsu, and it is unlikely that they will make any further breakthroughs in this area within the next ten years.

Orochimaru awkwardly chimed in, "Actually, you don't need to over-deify the gods. To put it bluntly, they're just beings occupying special spiritual bodies. Aside from the so-called offerings and divine positions, they're no different from demons and monsters. Their era has long since ended, and the power of these beings has been weakened to its limit."

As he spoke, he licked his lips. In truth, he had long wanted to challenge the gods; after all, they were gods, and if he could capture them, he could study them for a long time.

The other two witches dared not say much, but became even more cautious. They knew very well that although they were not the main force in this operation, they were an indispensable part of the ritual and could not afford to be careless.

"Alright, let's begin. Hidan, remember, this time you are the one to draw out the core of the evil god. Orochimaru, I will hide later, and you will preside over the initial ritual. As for the two of you, prepare sealing techniques to cut off his escape route."

After Aburame Shicheng finished speaking, he merged with Lai Lai and concealed his form.

Then, Hidan stepped onto the altar; Orochimaru put on the demon mask and danced the shamanic dance.

"Evil God, Evil God, please respond to me and bless me. Evil God, Evil God, please respond to me and bless me."

Hidan sat cross-legged on the ground, hands clasped together, chanting prayers continuously. His expression gradually changed from initial resistance to excitement, and finally he grinned and laughed wildly.

Half of his body suddenly turned pitch black, with white skull patterns appearing on his black skin; the other half of his face, however, was like that of a celestial being or a Buddha, compassionate and merciful.

Suddenly, he looked up sharply and saw a phantom of a soul appear in the sky.

The evil god has taken the bait!