Chapter 83 Night chat with old friends

Orochimaru shook his head, picked up the cup, poured the wine himself, and drank it all.

It was rare for Orochimaru to "drink heavily" like this.

It was indeed a pity for him to pass by Kakugi.

Orochimaru, who was drinking, didn't notice Jiraiya's dark complexion at all.

As soon as he put down the wine glass, Jiraiya grabbed Orochimaru's collar with a terrifying smile on his face.

"Hundan Orochimaru, I really thought you came here specifically to see me!"

"Thank you for bringing out the fine wine I have collected!"

Jiraiya grabbed Orochimaru and shook him vigorously, while Orochimaru smiled begging for mercy.

"Of course I came to visit you. I wanted to meet your little genius just by the way."

"Humph!"

Jiraiya let go of Orochimaru, but there was still some anger on his face.

Orochimaru smiled faintly and straightened his body.

It may have been a long time since I last saw Jiraiya, but looking at him like this, he still hasn't changed much.

so good...

Unfortunately, I am no longer the person I used to be...

Seeing Jiraiya who was still a little unhappy, Orochimaru felt a little regretful.

"Hey, Orochimaru."

Jiraiya suddenly shouted, interrupting Orochimaru's thoughts.

"You guys are eager to meet Umino Kazuoki. Don't you want to accept him as a disciple?"

"Haha, you are really sharp, Jiraiya." Orochimaru took another sip of wine and looked at Jiraiya nonchalantly.

Jiraiya frowned: "But haven't you already accepted a disciple?"

For powerful men like Jiraiya and Orochimaru, the more disciples the better, and they would even be very cautious in accepting disciples.

Unlike the students he taught when he was a leading Jonin, this is after all a disciple who will inherit his legacy.

"I didn't say I had to accept him, I just wanted to meet him first and see what his character is like."

"As for the disciple I have accepted now..."

Orochimaru picked up the wine and drank a full glass.

Looking at Jiraiya's confused eyes, Orochimaru said slowly:

"This time I return to the village to rest, Sarutobi-sensei wants me to lead a team of fresh graduates.

You know, I haven't had this thought since the Rope Tree. "

Seeing Jiraiya nodding in agreement, Orochimaru continued:

"However, among this year's Ninja School graduates, I found an interesting little guy named Mitarai Anko. In some ways, he is very similar to me."

"Originally, even if I want to accept a disciple, I will do a lot of research, but she happens to be the niece of Mitarai Zixiao-senpai..."

Hearing this, Jiraiya's head was full of black lines.

"So, in order to silence Sarutobi-sensei, you took her in?"

Originally, a few days ago, when Jiraiya received the news that Orochimaru had accepted a disciple, he regretted that he could not be there to congratulate him.

The result...that's it?

Jiraiya clenched his fists and wanted to hit someone.

Mitarai Zixiao was a senior that Jiraiya respected, but his niece met Orochimaru, an unreliable guy.

Isn’t this misleading?

Orochimaru seemed to see through Jiraiya's thoughts and smiled slightly.

"Before I left, I taught her some of my signature ninjutsu and helped her arrange a good team."

"Then I made a deal with her."

Jiraiya was slightly startled when he heard this, and looked at Orochimaru inquiringly.

Orochimaru didn't show off, he laughed and said:

"If she can pass my assessment in two years, I will let her be my personal disciple."

After finishing speaking, Orochimaru sighed and said:

"Most of the newly graduated students in the village are just flowers in the greenhouse. If you want to be my disciple, you must have experienced the hardships of the battlefield."

I don't want something like the Rope Tree to happen again... Orochimaru thought to himself.

After hearing Orochimaru's remarks, Jiraiya nodded in agreement.

I hope that Mitarashi Anko can pass Orochimaru's test.

"So..." Orochimaru smiled lightly: "I want to take a closer look and observe how Umino Kakugi is doing."

that's true. Jiraiya put down his glass and understood Orochimaru's thoughts.

Both Jiraiya and Tsunade had direct disciples, but Orochimaru had no successor.

Orochimaru is the same age as him. He is 40 years old this year. In the ninja industry, he is already quite old.

It’s time to recruit a disciple, and take him with him for a few more years while he still has the strength.

As for Umino Kakugi, he had experienced two years of training on the battlefield and had amazing talents. Not to mention Orochimaru, Jiraiya had even considered taking on a disciple.

Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya with burning eyes, waiting for Jiraiya's response.

Jiraiya hugged his arms, thought for a moment, and said to Orochimaru seriously:

"If you want to accept Umino Tsunoki as your disciple, I'm afraid you still have to pass the test of Sarutobi-sensei."

Orochimaru:?

Jiraiya shook his head helplessly and told Orochimaru everything.

In Jiraiya's letter reporting the war situation to the Third Generation, he naturally mentioned Kakuzu's deeds in repelling Yakura. In the Third Generation's reply, the Third Generation praised Kakuzu greatly.

The point is that Sandai emphatically mentioned in the letter that after Kakumu returns to the village, he will personally make the next arrangements for Kakumu.

After hearing this, Orochimaru smiled slightly but said nothing.

Just fill the glass and drink it all.

"It's not a big deal." Jiraiya remained optimistic and patted Orochimaru on the shoulder.

"Of the three of us, you are the most favored by Mr. Sarutobi. This time Mr. Sarutobi wants you to lead a team because he wants to strengthen the connection between you and the village."

"You can go directly to Sarutobi-sensei later and you should agree easily."

Orochimaru smiled at Jiraiya, picked up the wine glasses, clinked them, nodded, and said nothing.

The person in front of me, although sometimes he is very sharp, sometimes he is as stupid as he was when he was a child...

Of course, Orochimaru would not tell Jiraiya that he came to Kakugi not only to see Yu Xinxin, but also to accept him as his disciple.

Instead, while accepting him as a disciple, he would "incidentally" recommend to him a "great organization" that has been secretly shining brightly for Konoha.

Naturally, he would not tell Jiraiya that the Third Hokage proposed that Orochimaru lead a graduation team, which was more than just strengthening ties with the village.

It can also be said that it further "strengthens" the connection with the village.

This may be due to Mr. Sarutobi's simple kindness, or it may be a game between high-level officials.

But what does this have to do with myself?

He is Orochimaru!

If he doesn't agree with Kadomu to be his disciple after investigation, then it will be useless no matter who comes.

On the other hand, if Kakumu really exceeds his expectations, even if Kakumu is unwilling to join the root, Orochimaru will not mind still accepting him as a disciple and providing him with protection.

The same goes for proposals including three generations.

He's not averse to strengthening ties with the village, but he doesn't want to cut ties on the other side. So he chose the middle solution.

Especially Anko's personality hidden under the surface is very suitable for Orochimaru.