It's been 24 years, why am I reincarnated in Konoha without a system?

Chapter 293 The Sound Ninja are on the move, Captain Junto's true colors

"Ugh... Aren't you ready yet, Kabuto?" In the Sound Village, Orochimaru, drenched in sweat, gritted his teeth as he showered, bloodstains on his arms mingling with the water.

"Lord Orochimaru, please reincarnate me! Sasuke is excellent, but you won't be able to hold on like this." Hearing the painful screams inside, Kimimaro pleaded without hesitation.

"Sasuke, I only want Uchiha Sasuke." Orochimaru's snake eyes flashed, his voice hoarse. Kimimaro was perfect now, but he was still not as good as those eyes.

He would never give up until the very last moment!

"But Lord Orochimaru, my soul has been severely damaged. If you cannot reincarnate soon, you may not be able to recover your souls in both hands later," Kimimaro hurriedly added, his eyes filled with dazzling anticipation and fervor.

If he can't become a part of Lord Orochimaru in the end, then what is the point of his sacrifice and dedication?

“Of course I know that, Kimimaro.” Orochimaru’s eyes flashed with a cold light as he involuntarily recalled the memory of Ishikawa severely injuring Kimimaro.

You think you can force him to reincarnate as Kimimaro with this? Hmph, Ishikawa-kun, you're too naive...

"One week. If Sasuke doesn't come in a week, I'll reincarnate into your body." After a pause, Orochimaru slowly pushed open the bathroom door and made his promise.

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, Kabuto Yakushi pushed open the door and entered with a burning gaze. "Everything is ready. We can set off at any time to invite Sasuke-kun."

"Very good, Kabuto." Orochimaru smiled, his face still wet with tears. "You'll lead this mission. If Sasuke refuses my invitation, then bring him back by force!"

"Remember, there's a guy in Konoha named Karin who's excellent at sensory jutsu. Don't act rashly; it's best to launch your operation while Sasuke is out."

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru," Kabuto Yakushi replied respectfully, offering no objection.

With Kakashi, Tsunade, and Jiraiya in Konoha right now, sending him to Konoha to snatch someone would be practically suicide!

"Kimimaro, you stay here and protect Lord Orochimaru. If we don't return on time in a week, then you..."

"Understood, Kabuto-sensei." A hint of jealousy flashed in Kimimaro's eyes as he immediately nodded and looked at Orochimaru with a crazed expression.

At this moment, he inexplicably prayed that their mission would fail, so that he could offer himself up and merge with Lord Orochimaru!

"The four of you, let's go." Kabuto nodded to Orochimaru, then touched the scroll in his pocket and gave the order.

That place held the sincerity and secret weapon he had prepared over the past few days.

The next day, Konoha.

"Damn it, Kakashi-sensei rejected my application for a high-level mission. He said it was to cultivate team spirit, but can't we cultivate team spirit by carrying out more challenging and dangerous missions?" Naruto said indignantly on the street after finishing his D-rank mission.

Beside him, Sasuke also nodded in agreement, a rare occurrence for him.

These simple, low-level tasks are of absolutely no use to their development right now!

"Hey? I've got it!!" Suddenly, Naruto slapped his forehead and turned around excitedly. "Since we're so bored, let's give ourselves missions!"

Sasuke and Sakura stopped in their tracks, both staring at Naruto in disbelief as if he were an idiot!

Is this guy running a fever? What kind of bizarre thought process is this? Paying for his own ninja game??

"Ahem, I meant it's not what you're thinking." Seeing the two men's faces darken, Naruto quickly and cheekily leaned closer. "Don't you want to see Captain Junto's true colors?"

"The true face of Captain Junto??" Sasuke and Sakura looked at Naruto speechlessly, not expecting him to have such a ridiculous idea.

Sasuke, in particular, didn't go to see Captain Junto at the Naka Shrine because he got home too late last night. Now that he still has half a day, it's the perfect opportunity.

However, to be fair, they didn't seem to see Captain Junto's face during last night's dinner. Not only him, but Kakashi-sensei's side was the same!

"Hehehe, Kakashi-sensei is Hokage now, so we can't easily tease him, but Captain Junto is a different story! Sasuke, don't you want to know who Captain Junto was before? And Sakura, there might be a big buck tooth under that mask... or maybe thick lips..."

Seeing that the two were not interested, Naruto immediately started to add fuel to the fire.

Upon hearing this, Sasuke, who had initially shown no interest, suddenly became very interested in Junto's past identity.

If he could see that face, he might be able to find out the other person's true identity.

"Alright, Captain Juntu's no-makeup operation is officially underway." Seeing Sasuke's obvious interest, Naruto immediately made the final decision with a chuckle.

Sasuke and Sakura exchanged a glance, then immediately moved closer to Naruto to discuss their battle plan...

"Are these three guys really that bored?" Ishikawa, who happened to witness everything not far from the three, was speechless.

He was really just passing by, and he never expected to witness such a scene...

These three guys think they can expose Junto's true colors? Don't be ridiculous, do you really think Kamui's Hollowfication is a joke?

Ishikawa shook his head indifferently, not taking it to heart, and led Gaara and his siblings back to the Hokage Building.

Today, Sunagakure has come to redeem people and re-sign the alliance treaty. The Tanuki Squad's mission is to ensure the smooth running of this meeting!

As for Nohara Rin? She returned to the Third Shinobi World War III timeline late last night, taking with her Ishikawa's hopes to learn the Fourth Generation Flying Thunder God Technique.

“Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha, those two guys…” Gaara glanced deeply at the whispering Naruto and Sasuke before turning his gaze to Ishikawa with a flickering look in his eyes.

Compared to Naruto and Sasuke, who had previously beaten him black and blue, he was now more concerned about Ishikawa.

Should we approach this guy now? He promised Shukaku he'd help it retrieve its severed half of chakra.

No, that won't do. If Shukaku gets his half back, that guy might try to take back the body. It's better for him to maintain the status quo!

Mitarai Ishikawa, I never imagined that we, who were enemies, would become such a group of people bound together...

"Gaara, what's wrong?" Seeing Gaara's shifty eyes, Temari stepped forward and asked with concern.

This younger brother seems to have changed a lot since he was captured by Konoha...

"No, it's nothing." Gaara shook his head slightly, his gaze resolute as he strode towards the Hokage Building.

Having someone who can empathize with you and share your loneliness seems like a good thing.