Chapter 158: A Good Student Shouldn’t Really Die!
Orochimaru took Anko and left without a word.
Sasuke was left standing alone and confused. He wanted to follow and become his student, but he was worried about appearing too eager.
What if he was more reserved?
The Uchiha clan's arrogance made Sasuke hesitate.
He turned his head and glanced at Naruto, who was happily devouring his food.
He felt a little envious.
It's better to be stupid!
Naruto was cheerful and carefree, and he was easily accepted as a student by Jiraiya, one of the Three Sannin.
Naruto was only focused on becoming stronger, but Sasuke, who had a blood feud, had more to consider.
And why didn't the yellow-haired ANBU ninja he met earlier come looking for him?
Was the other party really a liar?
Sasuke put his hands in his pockets and stared at a 45-degree angle in silence, his face filled with sorrow and loneliness.
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On the other side.
Anko, who left with Orochimaru, was a little dissatisfied.
"Sensei, that kid is too stupid. You took the initiative to invite him, but he's still hesitant."
In her eyes, Sasuke was too arrogant.
This was a personal invitation from the Fifth Hokage!
Before the Uchiha clan was wiped out, as the legitimate child of the clan leader, it was okay for Sasuke to be haughty.
Now an orphan, he still can't recognize the current situation?
Orochimaru didn't get angry about this, but smiled lightly:
"It doesn't matter. He can't escape anymore."
Looking at all of Konoha, he was the only one who had the ability, the strength, and the willingness to put in all his effort to teach him.
Sasuke had no choice but to rely on him.
Since he didn't refuse, Orochimaru knew for sure that Sasuke was already his!
Before formally accepting a student, he had to exploit him a little.
"Anko."
"Sensei, I'm here!"
"Go to the Daimyo Mansion in the Land of Fire and give this letter to him."
Orochimaru pulled out a letter from somewhere and handed it to Anko.
Anko took the letter and was a little confused:
"Ah? Should I go?"
"What, can't you do it?"
"No, no, no. I can do it! I promise I'll complete this task!"
Anko cheered, as long as Orochimaru-sensei was willing to use her!
She didn't want to be a useless Hokage student all the time, it would be too embarrassing.
"Be careful, someone might attack you on the way, don't lose your life."
"Huh? Is it dangerous to send a letter?"
"Don't worry too much. I'll send someone to protect you. You won't die."
"Okay, thank you sensei!"
Anko felt much more comfortable, thinking that no one could defeat Orochimaru-sensei.
"Then how quickly should I leave?"
"Go back and get ready and leave as soon as possible!"
"Ready!"
Anko left happily, and after preparing her supplies, she planned to leave.
This time, she had to complete her task well and impress her teacher!
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As Anko left, two other figures appeared in front of Orochimaru.
"Orochimaru-sama!"
"Hokage-sama!"
Kimimaro and Kabuto saluted and greeted, but Kabuto was clearly better at flattery.
After several days of trekking, most of Otogakure's ninja village's manpower and supplies were brought by Kabuto, and were now on standby outside Konoha Village.
As for the two secret bases, the North Secret Base and the South Secret Base, which were more complex, it might take some time to completely move them.
"You're back."
"Hmm? How are you, Kimimaro?"
Orochimaru looked at Kimimaro.
When he killed the Fourth Kazekage earlier, Kimimaro was very helpful. But it also indirectly led to the decline of the Shikotsumyaku Kekkei Genkai, and he had been transferred to the intensive care unit at Otogakure's base for treatment.
Can Kimimaro move now?
Has his condition improved?
This is a deadly disease that he and Kabuto were powerless to deal with for the time being!
"I can still hold on for a while, and I will definitely live up to Orochimaru-sama's expectations!" Kimimaro gritted his teeth and replied, although his physical condition was not optimistic.
However, in the next half year, there was still no problem in completing one or two tasks.
'It's a pity that my time is running out and I can't be Orochimaru-sama's reincarnation vessel. What a waste!'
For this purpose. In the last moments of his life, he was willing to do anything to eliminate all threats to Orochimaru and realize his dream!
"It's not good to push yourself like this! As long as you live, you can always find meaning in life."
"Orochimaru-sama."
Kimimaro's heart warmed, and he was even more touched when he recalled the scene where Orochimaru-sama was willing to accept him after his entire clan was destroyed.
"No need to say more. I want you to live. You can create more value for me while you're still alive!"
"But, my body..."
"Don't worry, go back and lie down. I already have an idea about your illness, so it's not impossible to cure."
With so many of Konoha's best experimental materials, Orochimaru was confident that future biotechnology would surely make a big leap.
Deadly diseases that are currently incurable may not be incurable in the future.
So he needed Kimimaro alive.
Even if it doesn't work, let Kimimaro transplant Hashirama's cells and restart the Wood Element experiment.
Once successful, Shikotsumyaku + Mokuton, Orochimaru couldn't even imagine how far Kimimaro could develop in the future!
Since becoming Hokage, his appetite and ambitions have become greater than ever.
"I-I understand!"
Kimimaro was shocked, he didn't expect Orochimaru-sama to care so much for him!
Even though he was about to die, even though he could no longer be a vessel, he refused to give up on himself.
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Under Orochimaru's orders, Kimimaro was forcibly sent back to the hospital for treatment.
Seeing this, Kabuto secretly rejoiced.
He was willing to work with Orochimaru. First, he admired the other party's strength and ideas. Second, he also knew very well that he was following the right person.
At least Orochimaru was never stingy with his teachings and appreciation for his subordinates.
As long as you are able to bear his technology and strength, he is willing to give it to you.
But that's much better than Konoha's stingy appearance trying to learn ordinary ninjutsu.
Moreover, even if you are ultimately useless, Orochimaru will never kill you.
In this respect alone, Orochimaru was already better than most conspirators.
This is the real reason why Kabuto was willing to follow Orochimaru.
Unlike Danzo, before he finished impersonating Iwagakure, he planned to kill each other with Dean Nono.
"Orochimaru-sama, where should the new headquarters be built?"
Kabuto pushed up his glasses and asked proactively.
This large number of Otogakure ninja needed a place to settle down. It was impossible for them to all join Konoha, which would only cause more chaos.
"I'll arrange for others to be responsible for building the new base. Set this matter aside for now. I want you to do something else."
"Please give your orders."
"Bring some ANBU ninja from Konoha to protect Anko and deliver the message to the Daimyo of the Land of Fire."
"Delivery? Protection?"
"The envoy sent by that old man was intercepted and killed by Danzo."
"So, is Orochimaru-sama worried that Danzo will take action against her?"
Kabuto was very smart and immediately guessed the key.
"It's not that I'm worried, but that old man will definitely take action! He has no choice. What he fears most now is that the Daimyo of the Land of Fire receives the news and officially appoints me as the Fifth Hokage."
"Understood, I will definitely protect Anko!"
"No, this isn't protection."
"Eh?"
"I want you to hand over Anko, who is still alive, to old Danzo in a reasonable way!"
"Ah?"
Kabuto, who was smart, was confused and didn't understand Orochimaru-sama's intention at all.
How could anyone deliberately hand over their student to their political opponent?
Is this an attempt to use Anko's life to create a reason to launch a large-scale attack on Danzo?
'The Hokage's student was attacked and killed is indeed a good reason.'
"Just do it."
"If the attackers have no desire to capture them alive, then kill them all."
"If there are, give Anko to them 'just enough'."
"Understand?"
"Understood!"
Kabuto bowed his head and agreed, no longer entangled. And quickly took the order and left.
Looking at Kabuto's departing figure, Orochimaru also showed a strange smile and muttered:
"My good student, don't die!"