Chapter 23: Oh no, there's a cow!

  Jiraiya took in Orochimaru's expression.

  He began to wonder what exactly Hiruzen Sarutobi had written in the letter to Orochimaru.

  But the scroll was enchanted with a technique that would self-destruct shortly after being opened, and with his trust in his teacher, he never thought of taking a peek beforehand.

  "Hehe... hahahaha..."

  After reading the contents of the scroll, Orochimaru first chuckled after being shocked, then ughed wildly.

  He even ughed until tears came out. This reaction startled not only Jiraiya, but also Yakushi Kabuto, who had been silent all along.

  "Let Sakumo Hatake commit suicide, watch the Fourth Hokage die with my own eyes, and then exterminate the Uchiha cn. Now you finally realize that there is no one avaible, so you come to me again?"

  After ughing, Orochimaru wiped the non-existent tears from the corners of his eyes with his fingers.

  The scroll he threw away turned into a puff of white smoke with a bang.

  "Orochimaru..."

  Jiraiya felt that most of the things Orochimaru said were conspiracy theories, and at least some of them should not be bmed on Hiruzen Sarutobi.

  "If it had been ten years earlier, I might have been moved by him, but I don't need these anymore."

  After defecting from Konoha and founding Otogakure in the Land of Sound, he killed test subjects for a full ten years. Orochimaru's heart had long been as cold and hard as iron.

  Recalling the words on the scroll, such as "I pn to deal with Sunagakure... after you return to Konoha, not only will everything be forgiven, but I will also help you restore your reputation in the vilge", Orochimaru was moved for a moment, but quickly dismissed the idea of going back.

  Beted affection is lighter than grass, not to mention that this is not affection, but just wanting to use him.

  However, why did the old man suddenly set his sights on Sunagakure Vilge?

  This was also the reason why Orochimaru was so shocked after opening the scroll.

  He had just killed the Fourth Kazekage, and the body hadn't been buried yet. How could Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been sitting in the Hokage's office in Konoha, know that he could take advantage of Sunagakure Vilge?

  No, maybe it was just a coincidence.

  The old guy can't find a successor and has the ambition to annex Sunagakure Vilge, so he came to me.

  Orochimaru thought a lot in an instant, but he didn't have the idea of accepting Hiruzen Sarutobi's "kindness".

  "It's still the same sentence, tell the old man to wash his neck and wait in Konoha!"

  Orochimaru winked at Yakushi Kabuto next to him, and Kabuto, who understood, quickly began to prepare for the ninjutsu to escape.

  "Orochimaru, this may be your st chance, can't you..."

  Can't you agree to return to the vilge for the sake of your past friendship?

  Jiraiya stretched out his hand unwillingly, but only grasped the air.

  Orochimaru, who was standing in front of him, had already turned into a whirlwind and disappeared.

  "Oh? He refused?"

  Hiruzen Sarutobi stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back, looking at the lush tree outside the window and the falling dead leaves blown by the wind.

  "Yes."

  Jiraiya was a little depressed.

  He thought he would have a chance to have a three-sannin reunion in Konoha again this time—

  If Orochimaru agreed to return to the vilge, he would set off to find Tsunade immediately.

  But unfortunately, Orochimaru still couldn't be chased back.

  "That's okay, tell me what his reaction was."

  "He..."

  "I see."

  After listening to Jiraiya's description, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes fshed.

  "Lord Hokage, urgent information!"

  Suddenly, an urgent voice from the assistant came from outside the office door.

  Then a secret letter taken from a carrier pigeon was sent to his hand.

  'Some of the Fourth Kazekage's body has been found'

  After reading the content of the secret letter, if Jiraiya hadn't been in the office, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was excited, would have said "good" on the spot.

  It matches, it really matches!

  Orochimaru's reaction and the Fourth Kazekage's body all confirmed the "future" recorded in that notebook!

  He couldn't wait any longer. He had to start arranging the upcoming "Chunin Exams" immediately.

  Hiruzen Sarutobi suppressed his excited heart and then calmly turned the secret letter in his hand into dust with Wind Release.

  "Jiraiya, how many years has it been since Konoha's ninja army was rebuilt?"

  "Teacher, what exactly are you going to do?"

  First Orochimaru, then the army?

  No matter how heartless Jiraiya was, he now understood that his teacher was a bit abnormal.

  And what exactly was written on the secret letter just now?

  "Don't worry, it's not that Konoha is going to invade other countries, it's just to be prepared."

  For the time being, Hiruzen Sarutobi would only feel at ease if he let Jiraiya do the task of reorganizing the ninja army.

  "You better be."

  Jiraiya couldn't help but recall the words Orochimaru had reprimanded Hiruzen Sarutobi before. Even though he knew that Orochimaru was putting on a random hat, he couldn't help but feel a little dissatisfied with the Third Hokage.

  Over the years, he also had many dissatisfactions with this Third Hokage.

  But for the sake of Konoha, he still pnned to follow Hiruzen Sarutobi's orders.

  "However, if war is really unavoidable, it's best to call Tsunade back too."

  Jiraiya thought for a while and suggested again.

  "I will consider it. You go and prepare first."

  Mentioning Tsunade, Hiruzen Sarutobi also had a headache.

  One or two, they were clearly cute disciples when they were young, but when they grew up, they all...

  Now even Jiraiya dares to talk back to him.

  Really...

  However, for the sake of Konoha's grand pn and to fulfill Teacher Tobirama's st wish, he, Hiruzen Sarutobi, could endure anything.

  "Kage!"

  Team 8, who was leisurely walking out of the Hokage Building, ran into Team 10 led by Asuma Sarutobi.

  Then Uchiha Kage was hugged by a warm and delicate body.

  "I haven't seen you for so many days, do you miss me?"

  The one who hugged Uchiha Kage and wouldn't let go was naturally Ino Yamanaka, who had grown a little during this time.

  "Didn't you go to the flower shop yesterday?"

  Yesterday was the Uchiha cn's memorial day, and Uchiha Kage helped Sasuke buy flowers.

  "That's different. My mother is in the flower shop!"

  Ino Yamanaka's parents didn't want their daughter to have contact with the Uchiha cn.

  Habitually hugging Uchiha Kage's arm, Ino rubbed her golden hair into the other's arms and greedily smelled the warmth in the boy's arms.

  The tasks in the vilge were so boring, and she hadn't seen Uchiha Kage for a long time. She was so anxious during this time.

  "This little girl, we are going to do a mission. Please let go of my disciple first. You can chat next time when you have time?"

  Kurenai Yuhi looked at the yellow-haired girl who suddenly hugged Uchiha Kage in surprise, and then looked at Hinata, who didn't dare to say a word from beginning to end.

  What's going on?

  Aren't this kid and Hinata a couple?

  Why did a yellow-haired girl come out again, and they looked so close?

  No... as a supporter of pure love, Kurenai Yuhi felt that she had to interrogate this seemingly dishonest male disciple ter.

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