Chapter 194 The Value of Eternal Life

"Of course my favorite is Haruko-nee-san." Kushina refused to admit her little thoughts, "Haruko-nee-san too, I didn't expect that after becoming a child, she would be weak and lazy. When it comes to making me worry, Obito is first, and she must be second."

Namikaze Minato smiled at her, "But it is because of her presence that everyone is connected and formed a bond, right?"

Speaking of this, Kushina's eyes softened, "Yes, Sister Haruko has always been like this, attracting everyone to get close to her invisibly."

Namikaze Minato retracted his gaze, stroked the photo album in his hand, and carefully looked at some of the photos recorded on it that he had taken after taking charge of the class -

The four kids sang "V" to the camera, and Kakashi Hatake was forced to work with dead eyes; Uchiha Obito and Kakashi Hatake went into the water to catch fish, and Haruko and Nohara Rin cheered them on; the lazy Haruko and Uchiha Obito, who was tired from training, fell asleep leaning on each other; Nohara Rin was happy to receive everyone's gifts...

So many things, all the little things and happiness in life, and those we cherish.

Until they turned to the very beginning, the first photo taken when they were formed into a class - Haruko and Nohara Rin were standing in the middle, making cute poses, on Haruko's left was Uchiha Obito, who was holding her hand and smiling brightly, on Nohara Rin's right was Hatake Kakashi, who had his arms around his face and had an expressionless face, and Namikaze Minato was standing behind them with his hands on the two boys' shoulders.

They were all looking at the camera, making eye contact with Minato Namikaze who was now recalling the photo.

"It seems like I just met them not long ago, but it feels like we have never been strangers before." Namikaze Minato murmured softly.

Kushina smiled knowingly and handed him the sewn clothes, "Here, they are as good as new."

"um. Thank you."

"By the way, has the destination of the next mission been decided?"

Recalling the news brought by Takeuchi Mirei, Namikaze Minato's expression became serious, "I think the final decision will be made in a few days, but it should be Kannabi Bridge."

Hearing this name, Kushina also looked solemn, "Kannabihashi... It would be nice if the war could end sooner."

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"Orochimaru, you're not going to sell me out, are you?"

Haruko looked at the forest which was getting more and more remote, and thought to herself that if she had known she would have to go so far, she would not have agreed in the first place.

"Haruko is so interesting, how could I sell her out?" Orochimaru teased in a casual tone, and when she looked relieved, he added maliciously, "Of course I hid it myself."

"Then thank you so much." Haruko curled her lips.

Being hidden by this cunning guy is no better than being sold.

Orochimaru suddenly stopped and said, "We're here."

Haruko walked around him and took a few steps forward. She looked around and didn't find that this place was any different from an ordinary forest.

"You're not really going to abandon my body in the wilderness, are you?" Haruko felt that the reason that Orochimaru had hated her for a long time was more acceptable to her than telling herself that she had been fooled.

"Don't worry, just wait."

They left the village a day in advance. Haruko didn't expect that he would take her so far. When she was tired, Orochimaru still carried her forward. However, Orochimaru didn't let her sleep and insisted that she remember the way.

Haruko couldn't help but wonder again, would he abandon her in this remote place and leave secretly?

All along the way, there were doubts about Orochimaru's character and mourning for his own tragic fate.

It was still early morning when they arrived here, and it was pitch black all around.

After a long wait, the morning light parted the clouds and shone into the lush green.

Under Haruko's stunned expression, the lawn that originally stood out in the woods, when the faint warmth squeezed out the darkness, occupied this corner in the name of dawn.

"So...beautiful." Haruko murmured.

Orochimaru walked up to her and couldn't help but lower his voice, "Do you like it here?"

Haruko's eyes sparkled, and she nodded at him excitedly, "How did you find this place? It's so beautiful!"

Seeing that she liked it, Orochimaru lowered his eyes and looked at her. His usual coldness disappeared without a trace, leaving only complicated emotions. "I came out to look for experimental materials before and found it by chance."

"Experimental materials? Is this your eternal life again?" Haruko asked in confusion as she trotted towards the light.

"The dead body is too short-lived and too empty." Orochimaru replied in a deep and hoarse voice, "Only with eternal life can the value of existence be infinitely magnified."

"What's the value of existence?"

"That's right." Orochimaru smiled, but his pupils were dark and dark. He told her slowly, "This is the value choice I made...for my life."

Suddenly a gust of wind blew by, and the leaves rustled violently. The long hair of the two people fluttered in the air. Haruko, who was having fun in the sun, paused, and Orochimaru couldn't help but reveal his hidden admiration for her.

Even the sun was attracted to her and showed preference and exception.

Haruko suddenly smiled, "Orochimaru is so awesome!"

All doubts and explanations are no longer important in their trust. This is the cold wait for acquaintance and the hot approach. This is the encounter between latent feelings and bright sincerity.

At that moment, Orochimaru seemed to see again the morning Haruko who smiled at him tenderly and always supported him.

As their eyes met, Orochimaru walked slowly towards her step by step, his eyes locked tightly on hers, as if giving her time to leave, yet also as if not allowing her to escape.

Obviously, he could never guess her reaction, or even he couldn't be sure of her choice.

Haruko ran towards him and stopped him.

When Orochimaru was stunned, Haruko took his hand and reminded him worriedly: "It's a good thing to study science, but don't do any anti-human experiments, okay?"

Seeing her serious expression, Orochimaru couldn't help but laugh, "I know."

In this secret chase, he caught her, but coincidentally, she also caught him.

His luck, her rebirth.

"It's almost time, let's go back quickly. Jiraiya still has to treat us to dinner." Haruko wanted to pull him back, but found that she couldn't pull him.

Under her puzzled gaze, Orochimaru formed a seal, and the surrounding scene changed instantly, and the two of them appeared directly in the laboratory.

"You can teleport long distances?!" Haruko was stunned.

"It's just a little trick." Orochimaru waved his hand to indicate that he shouldn't take it seriously.

Suddenly, Haruko's crying and wailing were heard in the laboratory.

"Then why did you let me go for so long!!!"

……

Since Jiraiya learned from Haruko that she was about to go on the mission of Kannabi Bridge, he insisted on having another meal with her before going to the battlefield. Haruko thought this was a good suggestion and immediately invited Orochimaru and the other three.

Jiraiya, who originally planned to spend his time alone: ​​...

"Haruko is going to... the battlefield?" Tsunade asked in a daze, her chopsticks clenched in her hand.

Knowing what she was worried about, Haruko comforted her, "Don't worry Tsunade, I'm still very powerful!"

Orochimaru sneered, "Obviously he's just someone who likes to slack off in training."

Even though it was the truth, she couldn't be embarrassed by being exposed in public. She still had to have some dignity!

Haruko retorted angrily: "But what if I have talent?"

"That's right!" The mindless Bei Liuhu who was protecting his child echoed from the side.

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Gratitude list as of July 2024, 4:

grateful--

The reminder letter sent by K

The spear pierces whoever, Huai Xi does not forget, I don't know what to name it (t▽, the flowers sent by Lin Laoji

Purple sweet potato porridge., Sprite-flavored pig, who is poked with a spear, "The mountain is green and the flowers are about to burn", the soft concubine who loves to eat fried glutinous rice balls, the white, the Jin Xiula from Nanning, the night owl Partita from the capital, the artistic Xiao Di, Qian Huiyue, .Healer., Pinellia SS, the red-clothed Xiangyi Saigao, the early summer. Starry sky, the smoky Gu brother, the fried glutinous rice balls in the oil pan, Huan (?? w? ?)??, it's Xiaoyu, not Xiaoyu, Uchiha Xueyi, Yue..., Anxi, Yuansheng starts, Xuanchun, Huang Zhenxing who likes oak trees, sent to generate electricity for love

Thank you for the gifts! The author is so touched! Kushina took cute photos of you and put them in the albumヾ(≧u≦*)ノ〃