Chapter 154: Recruitment Spanning a Year

"Orochimaru, since none of this can convince you, and you don't want to continue listening to my nonsense!"

"Then."

Jiraiya suddenly raised his arms, without making seals like a butterfly flapping its wings, but only a high-speed rotating Rasengan.

He rose from the ground and rushed towards Orochimaru with all his strength.

"Don't think about leaving, I will definitely take you back, no matter what the cost!"

"Why. Even you, the ninja who likes to shout dreams, prophecies, and villages the most, and the ninja who likes to use words to influence others the most, have given up?"

"Shut up!"

Jiraiya's white hair flew, and he rushed over like an angry lion, and a huge shadow soon enveloped Orochimaru's figure.

Facing the rustling wind and the fist with terrifying power.

Orochimaru did not move, still standing in the same place, with a sneer on the corner of his mouth.

Quite indifferent.

Looking at everything in front of him, Jiraiya couldn't help but roar in anger.

Damn guy.

The Rasengan fell down.

It blasted upward.

It didn't hit Orochimaru, but instead hit the ancient green tree beside him. Countless flying sawdust and the floating hair suddenly exploded in front of Orochimaru's eyes.

In this violent and turbulent scene, Orochimaru's tone was still very calm, as if he had already expected this scene.

"Jiraiya."

As he was speaking, Jiraiya interrupted him with a questioning look on his face.

"Why don't you hide?"

Jiraiya questioned him.

This is the Rasengan!

If it hits Orochimaru's face along the original route, it is very likely that this guy will really die.

"Maybe, he wants to know something about your heart in the end."

Orochimaru still looked calm.

Jiraiya was furious, and his fist hammered into Orochimaru's stomach without any warning.

Bang!

This blow landed on him.

Orochimaru curled up in an instant like a bent lobster.

However, he still kept muttering.

"Now I know."

"You probably still care about your past companions and friends."

"Nonsense, how could I not care about those!"

Jiraiya threw another punch, and this time, Orochimaru held it tightly.

"If you care, why do you keep avoiding your responsibilities?"

Jiraiya's body stiffened, but he still swung his fist firmly.

"So, when you stop avoiding, come find me."

Orochimaru sneered a few times, and his whole body suddenly became like a sliding snake, walking on flat ground in this forest, and soon disappeared in front of Jiraiya.

"Asshole."

Jiraiya gritted his teeth tightly, and finally shouted angrily, but he didn't chase him after all.

It's not that he can't, but he doesn't want to.

What Orochimaru said appeared in his ears again.

It kept echoing.

Jiraiya closed his eyes in some pain.

Of course he knew what Orochimaru was talking about.

Of course he knew what Orochimaru meant when he said that he had not shouldered his own responsibilities.

Isn't it just to make me the Hokage that should not belong to me!

But why?

Jiraiya looked up at the sky with lifeless eyes, and couldn't help but smile helplessly.

Why do they all want me to become Hokage?

Sarutobi teacher, the ninjas in the village, Uchiha, Minato, Kushina.

And the most unexpected candidate.

Orochimaru.

Is it really that important to become Hokage?

He closed his eyes in some pain.

In the past period of time, scenes passed by him.

He saw a lot.

The resentful Uchiha, the no longer calm Sarutobi teacher, the angry and flamboyant Kushina, and Minato who showed disappointment for the first time.

And the pair of eyes that no longer had any attachment to the village, only hatred, Orochimaru.

Jiraiya felt that he understood everything.

Perhaps, they didn't want me to become Hokage.

Rather, they said.

The person who should be in the position of Hokage cannot be that man, Danzo.

Jiraiya quickly thought of a perfect candidate.

Tsunade.

Only Tsunade can save the village now.

Let Tsunade become Hokage.

She is the princess of the Senju family, and the disciple of the teacher, one of the three ninjas of Konoha. As long as she becomes Hokage, everything will be fine.

Thinking of this, Jiraiya was slightly excited.

He decided.

Temporarily put aside the pursuit of the child of prophecy and solve the affairs of Konoha first.

Because no matter from which aspect, Konoha has entered a precarious state.

He can't let him be willful anymore.

It's a pity that the wanted order for Nagato and his men could not be cancelled this time, so they could only stay in the Land of Water to complete the bone treatment.

As for whether he would be led to another crooked path by Kaguya Naoki.

He no longer had the energy to care.

Jiraiya couldn't help but sigh, and could only comfort himself slightly.

Nagato is the son of prophecy, with his own ideas, his own growth trajectory, and his own future life.

However.

Kirigakure has Kaguya Naoki, who can always successfully brainwash everyone and make everyone his supporters.

Maybe Nagato will really fall in the end.

But.

Konoha has really reached the last moment.

Jiraiya stood up and made a decision.

A letter was given to Nagato, asking him to stay away from Kaguya Naoki carefully.

This is the limit of what he can do.

——

In the deep forest, Orochimaru's body was still sliding, and the last trace of nostalgia in the corner of his eyes was completely pinched out by him.

He looked in the direction of Kirigakure, with only cold snake-shaped pupils left.

"Kaguya Naoki, this is my first gift to you."

"A chaotic Konoha."

Orochimaru curled his lips.

At this moment, he no longer had any attachment to Konoha, only the urge to destroy it from the bottom of his heart.

Only Danzo's Konoha was already in turmoil.

But that's not enough.

My teacher will soon lose face because of my defection.

Maybe he will be completely at a disadvantage in the future.

So.

It's time to let Jiraiya or Tsunade come back to participate in the competition.

Only in this way can we ensure that this conflict will continue and become more intense.

A chaotic Konoha is the best Konoha.

He knows better than anyone what kind of foundation Konoha has.

If Konoha is allowed to catch its breath, it is very likely that it will be Konoha's era again.

Orochimaru has a new obsession besides immortality.

That is to destroy Konoha!

So.

He has to do his best.

Of course, it can also be used as a gift to Naoki Kaguya.

Otherwise, as a partner, he would be too disadvantaged.

Everything is ready, Orochimaru licked his lips excitedly.

Kirigakure.

I hope you can help me realize this dream.

"The rats are coming again."

Orochimaru looked at the dense forest behind him, and could sense that the ninjas who had been scattered because of Jiraiya's pursuit had gathered again.

After the Root and the Anbu joined forces, it was difficult to hide Orochimaru in the Land of Fire.

But I don't want to hide.

Orochimaru looked at Kirigakure and licked his dry lips.

Although he likes to live in the dark, he doesn't like to expose information about himself.

But.

He is really curious whether Kirigakure attaches importance to his arrival.

If Naoki Kaguya doesn't value him.

Then Orochimaru would have to settle in some small countries.

Orochimaru silently accelerated his pace.

——

"Is Orochimaru fleeing to Kirigakure?"

Stationed in the east of the Ninja Continent, next to the port ceded by the Fire Country, Biwa Juzo, who received the letter from the Anbu ninja, immediately stood up.

"Yes, Master Juzo."

The Kirigakure ninja bowed respectfully and asked immediately.

"What should we do?"

How to do it.

Biwa Juzo hesitated.

Orochimaru, the Three Ninjas of Konoha, has terrifying combat power.

If Orochimaru could join them Kirigakure, it would naturally be a major benefit.

But.

He had to consider a question inevitably.

Orochimaru doesn't look like a ninja who would defect. How could the Three Ninjas of Konoha, the disciples of the Hokage, choose to defect?

It's really a bit suspicious.

Soon, Biwa Juzo figured out all the details of the matter.

Even if it is suspicious, so what?

Just leave Orochimaru to Naoki-sama to identify.

What I, as the leader, need to do is to seize all the opportunities that come to me!

"Send the order, mobilize the ninjas, follow me, and help Orochimaru clean up."

While Biwa Juzo showed his bloodthirstiness, he also sent a letter for help to the Land of Water.

He knew very well.

If a war really breaks out, such a force is far from being a match for Konoha.

But it's worth it.

If Kirigakure can really have a strong man at the level of Konoha's three ninjas, their Kirigakure's future will be brighter.

What's more, whether Konoha's ninjas dare to take action is another matter.

——

"We're here."

"It seems that you didn't disappoint me, Kirigakure, Biwa Juzo."

Orochimaru licked his dry lips, still maintaining a calm face and demeanor, looking at the support of the Kirigakure ninja and trying to speak softly.

"I know you won't believe me, but it doesn't matter. As long as I meet Kaguya Naoki, you will know my sincerity."

"I believe you."

Biwa Juzo clenched the beheading sword in his hand, moved his neck, and made a crackling sound.

"However, no matter how much I believe in you, you have to be prepared to face the Konoha ninja raising the blade."

"Hehe."

Orochimaru sneered a few times, clapped his hands, and the big snake suddenly appeared.

The Kirigakure ninja was about to attack, and they didn't believe that Orochimaru would surrender to Kirigakure.

Biwa Juzo raised his hand and signaled not to move. The group hurriedly stopped and looked at everything in front of them vigilantly.

The colorful big snake did not sweep towards the Kirigakure ninja.

They opened their mouths, revealing fangs and sticky juice.

Also, there were corpses of Konoha ninjas.

"How?"

Orochimaru sneered.

"Okay."

Biwa Juzo glanced at the corpses and nodded.

"In that case, come to my Kirigakure's territory."

Kirigakure's territory?

Orochimaru quickly understood and looked behind Biwa Juzo. That was Konoha's shame.

In fifty years, it was the first defeat, the first cession of land, and the first time that the land of the Land of Fire was almost permanently planted with the Kirigakure flag.

"Then let's go."

Orochimaru liked this feeling very much.

Always eat some side dishes before the main course to adjust the appetite.

Sprinkle salt on Konoha's wounds, and then step on them hard a few times, completely making them lose face.

Orochimaru entered the town controlled by Kirigakure.

To his surprise, the land that should have been bloody, dark, and dirty looked like it was lined with rows of people, busy with traffic, and bustling.

It seems that the world has also changed a lot while I was immersed in research?

The village that was originally propped up by Kaguya Naoki has shown signs of revival.

I came to the right place.

The stronger the Hidden Mist Village is, the more spare strength it will have to support my research.

"Orochimaru, wait here for a while. I guess the Konoha ninja will be here soon."

Biwa Juzo obviously underestimated the speed of the Konoha ninja.

The dense forest in front of the town soon shook its branches, and the Konoha ninja had already chased after them.

This density.

Biwa Juzo was secretly shocked.

Not only did he underestimate the speed, but he also underestimated the number.

"Orochimaru, it seems that you are really important, and you can trouble so many Konoha ninjas to come and chase you."

"Oh?"

Orochimaru couldn't help but show contempt on his face.

"My bright and noble teacher thought that I, his disciple, would be a stain on him and affect his campaign for the Hokage, so he tried his best to take me back."

"And one of my partners, Shimura Danzo, was because I stepped on his face severely."

"It's normal."

Biwa Juzo thought of the past Kirigakure, which was also like this.

However, today has changed.

The new era belonging to Kirigakure has arrived.

And Konoha has entered the old era that belonged to Kirigakure in the past.

"Hand over Orochimaru, otherwise we will attack immediately!"

"Hand over Orochimaru, otherwise we will attack immediately!"

The Konoha ninjas are iron-blooded and merciless, without any attitude of tolerance in the past, and are very determined.

Biwa Juzo raised the beheading sword in his hand.

No words.

Better than a thousand words.

If you want to fight, come!

The Konoha ninjas still hesitated when they looked at each other.

They are not afraid of fighting, but they have to consider the chain reaction after the battle.

Who dares to move?

Unless Sarutobi Hiruzen or Shimura Danzo gave the order here.

"Too useless."

Biwa Juzo was quite indifferent.

Only Orochimaru's eyes were getting more and more excited.

This is the difference.

Those Konoha ninjas never dared to make decisions without receiving a confirmed order.

Otherwise.

Konoha White Fang would be the fate of all of them.

But Kirigakure is different.

He was sure that his sudden arrival would definitely not leave Kirigakure time to react.

But Biwa Juzo of Kirigakure dared to take the initiative at this time.

One up and one down, the contrast is obvious.

Whoosh!

A figure appeared beside Biwa Juzo.

That was the blue and white royal robe, and that was the Flying Thunder God that moved in an instant.

Who was coming was already known.

The fourth generation Mizukage Kaguya Naoki.

Everything was too late.

The Konoha ninjas looked at each other and finally left with a sense of relief.

Now that Kaguya Naoki has arrived, the reason to give up has become quite sufficient.

"Orochimaru, you really didn't disappoint me."

Kaguya Naoki watched the Konoha ninja retreat, and had no intention of chasing him. He just turned around and looked at Orochimaru with interest.

"When I received the news that you were going to defect, I felt that you were going to come to Kirigakure."

"I didn't expect it, it's just right."

"Thank you Naoki-kun for your appreciation."

Orochimaru said, but his face became serious.

"Naoki-kun.

Does your recruitment of me a long time ago still count?"

"Of course."

Kaguya Naoki rubbed his eyes.

"These white eyes were obtained by you, Orochimaru."