Chapter 97 Bad news: Orochimaru defected! Good news: he escaped back to Konoha!

"It's Lord Orochimaru!"

"Great! Lord Orochimaru has finally returned to the village!"

"That bastard Danzo! He actually framed Lord Orochimaru. Fortunately, the Fifth Hokage knew everything!"

Walking in the village, listening to the praises of the surrounding villagers for him, and looking at the excited and adoring eyes.

Orochimaru felt it for the first time.

The horror of the human heart.

As an S-level rebellious ninja of Konoha, under the manipulation of Mirai Namikaze, he transformed into a tragic hero who left the village in despair after being framed by Danzo.

All the blame will be placed on the dead Danzo!

What a terrifying method, Mr. Future.

Orochimaru's pale face showed a gentle smile. Although the smile was a bit unnatural, it exuded a friendly atmosphere.

Respond to the villagers politely and no longer look cold.

This was also Namikaze's exhortation to him in the future.

A smile can bring him closer to the villagers.

At the entrance of the alley a little further away, a woman with long blond hair and a dark blue prismatic mark on her forehead crossed her arms and leaned against the wall in an unpleasant posture, staring at Orochimaru among the crowd.

"Orochimaru, this guy, stole so much limelight when he came back."

Although they were words of blame, there was no blame in his tone.

On the contrary, it was with a hint of emotion.

Among the crowd, Orochimaru also seemed to notice this side and turned his eyes this way.

Their eyes met in the air.

Contains a speechless smile.

…

Konoha Izakaya.

The low table was filled with scattered side dishes and two exaggeratedly large wine jars.

Tsunade grasped the mouth of the altar with her white palms, and in a bold and masculine manner, she raised her head and took a gulp of wine, her throat rumbling.

"Even if you want to welcome me back to the village, you won't use this method, right?"

Orochimaru couldn't help but comfort him.

boom!

The wine jar was placed on the table, making a dull noise.

"Why did you run out of the village without saying a word? Where have you been in the past few years?"

Facing Tsunade's question, Orochimaru stared at her with a hint of deep meaning in his pale golden vertical pupils.

"I think the reason why I left the village should be the same as yours!"

Tsunade, who was simmering with anger and ready to vent it, suddenly felt like a balloon punctured by a needle, and her resentment gradually dissipated.

Only complex emotions remain.

I don't know since when, as long as I am in Konoha, I can smell the disgusting smell of the rotting tree.

Unable to accept that the village was gradually changing after her grandfather left her behind, she finally chose to leave the village. Even if she indulged in the casino all day long, it was better than staying in the place that made her sad.

Orochimaru raised the wine cup in his hand and smiled softly.

"So, thank you, Mr. Future, for bringing you and me back together again."

Tsunade scoffed.

"You're right, I have to thank that guy from the future."

If Namikaze had not become Hokage in the future, she and Orochimaru would not be able to sit here again, drinking and talking like they did many years ago.

He grabbed the wine jar and swallowed.

Even though the wine spilled from his chin stained the clothes on his chest, he didn't pay any attention, only the sound of swallowing was left.

Orochimaru, who was looking at this scene, just raised his wine cup, chuckled and took a sip.

"It would be great if that bastard Jiraiya was here in this scene!"

Putting down the wine jar, a blush appeared on both sides of Tsunade's cheeks, and Jiraiya's face painted with oil paint appeared in front of her eyes.

yes! It would be nice if it was Jiraiya.

Orochimaru was also unavoidably melancholy.

Is that fool still searching the world for the elusive child of destiny?

The Umbrella Research Center suited his taste very well, and he had already made the decision to stay in Konoha.

…

Hokage room.

Listening to the report from his subordinates, Namikaze Mirai showed a faint smile in his eyes.

It seems that Orochimaru, who returned to Konoha, gets along well with the villagers.

This is what he expected.

In terms of scientific research ability, Orochimaru's ability was the highest he had ever seen.

He has decided to let Orochimaru take charge of the Umbrella Scientific Research Center, and all matters related to scientific research will be handed over to Orochimaru.

There is no need to worry about funds or anything.

The daimyo has been controlled by him, and the financial allocation that was originally cut in half has been increased by three times.

This number could be increased if not to avoid causing dissatisfaction among the nobles.

Over at Cloud Hidden Village, Kirabi got a good price, enough to support Konoha for a long time.

At the scientific research center, many practical medical breakthroughs have been made. Maybe it won't be long before the name of the umbrella pharmaceutical company will be spread among the ninja world.

Namikaze Mirai narrowed his eyes slightly.

According to the information provided by Orochimaru, Payne may be related to the Kingdom of Rain.

In any case, Akatsuki and the Samsara Eye are his next main targets.

He wants to dig out his samsara eyes!

…

at the same time.

A dark cave.

Water dripped from the stalactites on the roof of the cave, and the humid and oppressive air was filled with a solemn atmosphere.

A ferocious and twisted wooden giant stood in the center of the cave, with its palms spread out, and on several of its fingers stood a shadowy figure wearing a black-bottomed red cloud robe.

"Chief, why is this meeting advanced?"

Nepenthes alba makes a weird sound.

On the top of the head of the heretic demon statue, the strange ripple-like eyes of Payne, the Heavenly Dao, exude a vague oppression, spreading from the cave.

"I received news that Orochimaru has defected."

Orochimaru defected? ? ?

Xiaozhong and others were stunned for a moment.

Orochimaru, didn’t he just join the organization not long ago? Why did you suddenly defect?

The red sand scorpion who is partnered with Orochimaru, the red tiger eyes under the red cloud robe showed a little surprise.

Orochimaru, although he has always been at odds with him, does not seem like a guy who would suddenly defect.

"Chief, why did Orochimaru suddenly defect? ​​Isn't he wanted by Konoha?"

The Red Sand Scorpion asked in confusion.

As an S-class rebellious nin of Konoha, even if Orochimaru defected, where could he escape to?

"He escaped back to Konoha."

? ? ?

The entire cave was silent.

A strange and awkward atmosphere suddenly rose in the air.

Orochimaru escaped back to Konoha?

Several members of the Akatsuki organization felt a strong sense of absurdity and unreality in their shock.

They had been out on missions and had not noticed Konoha's recent intelligence.

It is completely incomprehensible to Orochimaru's shocking operation.

"As far as I know, the new Fifth Hokage of Konoha is a very powerful person. How could he let Orochimaru return to Konoha?"

The Red Sand Scorpion couldn't understand.

Even he has heard of the name Blue Flash.

Rasa Kazekage, the predecessor of Sunagakure Village, was forcibly beaten into madness by Namikaze Mirai.

"It was the Hokage who canceled Orochimaru's wanted traitor ninja and passed all the blame on Danzo. In short, Orochimaru is no longer a traitor ninja."

Payne spoke slowly.

Is this still possible? ?

A few people in Scorpio expressed that they could not understand and were greatly shocked!

This thing about rebelling and ninja also comes with cancellation?

"In any case, the news that Orochimaru has defected to the organization is correct. He is regarded as a traitor to the organization. If you find him, don't let him go and kill him on the spot!"

Tiandao Payne's voice revealed no doubt.

Xiao, we will never tolerate such a traitor!

"yes!"

besides.

Payne's rippling eyes were filled with emptiness.

The Fifth Hokage who chose to accept Orochimaru couldn't let him go so easily.

Konoha was originally the source of war in the ninja world.

If such a Hokage is allowed to act recklessly, the ninja world will only become more chaotic.

What Payne didn't know was that he was eyeing Namikaze's future at the same time.

Namikaze Mirai is also eyeing him.