Konoha: My wife is Tsunade

Chapter 224: Orochimaru, are you not the Hokage?

Konoha Hidden Village.

Chiba, Tsunade, Senju Tobirama and others returned after being away for more than three months.

Moreover, the timing of returning to the village was also very good, and I happened to be able to observe the last test of the Chunin Examination.

On the first night after returning to the village, Senju Tobirama approached Chiba.

He said bluntly, "Chiba, I am now over 70 years old..."

With just one sentence, Qianye understood and immediately lowered his head, not wanting to accept this reality.

"Chiba, it's just a normal separation between life and death, it's not a sudden bad news." Qianju Tobirama also looked at it very openly, "I was originally a person who should have died long ago under the urging of fate.

Now that I have lived for so many more years, I have long been content.

And it is also a good thing that I died naturally without illness or disaster because my life span was limited. You should be happy for me. "

Chiba opened his mouth. He had thousands of words to say, but in the end he only had one sentence left, "Grandpa Tobirama, I understand."

Senju Tobirama patted Chiba on the shoulder and said, "I can understand how you feel now, but this is the limit of your lifespan. There is nothing you can do about it."

Chiba nodded, "Grandpa, don't worry. I'm not as fragile as you think. It's just hard to accept it for a while."

Having said this, Chiba stepped forward and gently hugged Qianju Tobirama, "By the way, Grandpa, do you have anything else to tell me?"

"I don't have anything to tell you. You are walking a very steady path. I can see it and can't find any fault with you."

Qianju Tobirama patted Qianye's back and said, "I haven't seen Maoxue and Yanlin for a long time. How about having another family dinner today?"

"Of course!" Qianye agreed immediately, "I'll go prepare it right away."

Letting go of Qian Shu Tobirama in his arms, Qianye turned around and left, making arrangements for tonight's family dinner.

Senju Tobirama looked at Qianye's leaving figure and smiled fondly.

He was very proud to have such a grandson, and his life was considered worthwhile.

When Qianye disappeared from Senju Tobiran's sight, he slowly turned around and walked in the opposite direction to Qianye.

Konoha Research Department.

As long as Senju Tobirama is here, he has the final say here.

Although Orochimaru is the master of Konoha Research Department, Orochimaru cannot refute Senju Tobirama's words, he must listen.

Senju Tobirama's prestige within Konoha is truly unrivaled.

That is to say, he didn't want to. If Senju Tobirama wanted to, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen would have no choice but to give up his position obediently, and he would not dare to complain at all.

This is true for Sarutobi Hiruzen, let alone Orochimaru.

"My lord."

Orochimaru bowed respectfully to Senju Tobirama, "Did you enjoy your journey?"

"Very good, this is the most hassle-free and relaxing trip in my life." Senju Tobirama replied.

As Senju Tobirama said, the first half of his life was spent fighting against Uchiha and other ninja attacks with his brother Senju Hashirama.

In the second half of his life, he devoted himself to the construction and fighting of Konoha Hidden Village. It can be said that his life was spent in the busyness of blood and fire.

And in the last journey of his life, a relaxing journey without having to worry about anything was the happiest time for Qianju Tojian.

Nowadays, Qian Shu Feijian, who knows his destiny, no longer has any worries and is extremely free and easy in speaking and doing things.

He patted Orochimaru on the shoulder, "Orochimaru, follow me."

He led the way, and Orochimaru followed obediently.

Arriving at Senju Tobirama's laboratory in the Konoha Research Department, the moment the heavy gate fell down, Senju Tobirama started talking.

"Orochimaru, you are the most thoughtful, creative and talented person I have ever met. Sometimes you are better than me."

This was not the first time Senju Tobirama praised Orochimaru, but this time it was a little different.

"But I can also see clearly that there is a different kind of restlessness in your heart. Although I can't tell which aspect it is, I believe you also know that you are only one step away from the abyss now."

Orochimaru didn't refute, he admitted it calmly.

"Master Tobirama, I feel this way myself." Orochimaru picked up a test tube on the test bench and kept shaking it in front of his eyes, "The more I know and the more I research, the more complicated my thoughts become. There are more and more things that I really want.

The front of scientific research is like an abyss. I am pursuing him and staring at him, but I don’t know if he is also staring at or influencing me..."

Senju Tobirama nodded with emotion, "I know this feeling, and it was the same for me at that time. I felt that I could achieve everything in this world with my scientific research methods."

"Then did you succeed?"

"No, on the contrary, I almost fell into it. Because there was not enough experimental material, I almost stretched out my hand hidden in the dark to my companions in the village."

Senju Tobirama truthfully told some of the dark things he had done in the past in order to study some forbidden arts.

"You know one of my forbidden techniques: the technique of multiplying detonating talismans, right?"

"I know." Orochimaru nodded, "A very genius ninjutsu invention, which perfectly brings the derivation of space ninjutsu, detonation talisman and shadow clone technique to the extreme."

"But this technique was invented before the reincarnation of the dirty land."

Senju Tobirama sighed, "At that time, I was thinking of letting my companions in the village act as carriers of mutual detonation talisman techniques, so as to cause destruction and large-scale killing effects on the enemy."

Hearing what Senju Tobirama said, Orochimaru did not hide it and nodded calmly.

"Sir Tobirama, your mental state at that time must have crossed the established inner red line." Orochimaru shook the test tube in his hand again, his eyes were deep, "Just like me now, I want to continue exploring, but I feel scared and confused.”

"Indeed, I can understand the suffering you are facing in your heart now, and I understand it very well."

Having said this, Senju Tobirama sighed, "But Orochimaru, do you know how I came out?"

"Because of Hashirama-sama."

"Yes, because of my brother." Senshou Tobirama's eyes were full of memories, "He always looked optimistic, very silly, but very sincere. If he hadn't been strong enough, he probably wouldn't have survived during the Warring States Period. Underage.”

"This is the charm of Hashirama-sama." Orochimaru's lips curved, "And not everyone can become Hashirama-sama, otherwise... they won't be able to survive."

"Haha, indeed." Senju Tobirama patted Orochimaru on the shoulder, "Let me guess, is it because of Chiba that you didn't fall into the predicament I was in?"

"It's because of Chiba, but he's not everything." Orochimaru also had a look of reminiscence in his eyes, "There are also Jiraiya, Sakumo, Tsunade, and my teacher Sarutobi Hiruzen."

"Anyone else?"

"Others?" Orochimaru was stunned for a moment, "Of course Uoxue and Yanlin are among them."

"No, I mean a wider scope." Orochimaru already knew what Senju Tobirama was referring to, but after a brief thought, he still shook his head firmly.

"There is no one else."

This is what Orochimaru really thinks. He will only care about the people he wants to care about, and will only consider his own actual interests. This situation has become more and more serious as he grows older.

And Orochimaru's answer was also what Senju Tobirama had expected.

"Tobirama-sama, I'm sorry."

But before Senju Tobirama could speak again, Orochimaru expressed his apology first, "I once had the will to fire, but just like what you faced before, as I came into contact with more and more various experimental projects , the more I..."

"I know, but why are you apologizing?" Senju Tobirama interrupted Orochimaru, "You just think so, but everything you do is practicing the will of fire."

"But I have thought about using living human bodies for experiments..."

"Aren't you not?"

Orochimaru was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "Yes, I haven't. I have developed human cloning technology. Even if there are ethical issues with the cloned living human body, it is relatively acceptable."

"So, you have controlled your desires. This is the real purpose of me looking for you today." Senju Tobirama finally confessed, "Orochimaru, do you want to be Hokage or not?"

Hokage?

Orochimaru was startled, and his thoughts immediately changed.

I never thought that Senju Tobirama would have such great expectations and respect for me.

Through Senju Tobirama's clear eyes, Orochimaru can understand very straightforwardly that what he is saying and thinking now is true, without any water mixed in.

This is where Orochimaru is most moved.

He has shortcomings, which Orochimaru admits, but his imperfect self makes Senju Tobirama the candidate for the next Hokage. This is undoubtedly a kind of love that goes beyond any words for Orochimaru. Recognition method.

Being recognized by others, and also recognized by the second generation Hokage Senju Tobirama, this is really a very important thing for Orochimaru.

But recognition from Senju Tobirama is enough, but Orochimaru does not intend to be the Hokage.

He knows what he's after.

"Master Tobirama, thank you for your consideration, but I am not suitable to be the fourth generation Hokage of the village."

Orochimaru's polite refusal was expected by Senju Tobirama.

"I know your concerns, but your ability and your current character make you a better candidate for the Fourth Hokage than Chiba and others,"

Senju Tobirama wanted to persuade him again, but Orochimaru still shook his head firmly, "Sir Tobirama, I am very touched, but I am still very sorry. I plan to leave my life to the scientific research career that I love.

Of course, if there is really no one in Konoha, I can do the job, but now that Konoha has Chiba, Tsunade, and Sakumo, I don't have to take the lead. "

Having said this, Orochimaru's inner defense line has been strengthened very strongly. No matter what changes happen in the future, he will regard the village as one of the ultimate goals he wants to protect.

Obviously, this is a conspiracy used by Senju Tobirama.

He sincerely admires Orochimaru and sincerely wants him to become the Fourth Hokage, but he also wants to use this to control Orochimaru's desires.

Like Orochimaru, a scientific research madman, Senju Tobirama may also fall if he does not have a firm goal to protect.

In the same way, it is undoubtedly the best choice to win over Orochimaru in this way before he falls.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi in the original work had this kind of realization, Orochimaru would not have completely gone to the point of no return.

"Orochimaru, you really don't want to think about it?" Senju Tobirama looked at him seriously, "I remember that when you were a child, you also had the dream of becoming Hokage, right?"

"Indeed, there are." Orochimaru nodded, "There are now.

But now that I have been recognized by Tobirama-sama, I can be regarded as someone who has been a Hokage. Although I am secretly changing the concept, it is still very different. "

Hearing what Orochimaru said, Senju Tobirama had determined that he really didn't want to be the Fourth Hokage, and he really had a line of defense to control his desires.

"Although it's a pity, I respect your opinion." As Senju Tobirama spoke, he also bowed his head slightly to Orochimaru, "And I want to apologize to you for taking advantage of you..."

"Master Tobirama, actually I know it even if you don't tell me."

Orochimaru smiled, "But I can't hate it, and I wish I could do it more times.

It was just like the feeling when Chiba suddenly found me and asked me to be his companion when I was still penniless. "

Sincerity is always the surefire way to deal with people like Orochimaru. Senju Tobirama knows it very well, and so does Chiba.

Playing tricks with smart people will only make them feel disgusted, but treating them sincerely, even if it is a conspiracy, they will not feel used.

It's a bit outrageous, but it's true.

Of course, this conspiracy is a persuasion that is beneficial to them, rather than a calculation that is harmful to them.

"If you can think this way, it means that Chiba and I did not see the wrong person."

Senju Tobirama patted Orochimaru on the shoulder, "Then the vacant position of Hokage Advisor will be left to you."

Orochimaru opened his mouth, but was stopped by Senju Tobirama's look.

"This is not a discussion, it is my final order. And the Hokage consultant does not have many things to do. It is more of a support and will not take up too much of your time."

"Master Tobirama, you..."

"Yes, I don't have much time." Senju Tobirama admitted frankly, "As a man in his 70s, it's time to be buried."

Having said this, Senju Tobirama slapped his forehead and said, "By the way, I'll ask Chiba to prepare a family dinner. You can go there too, and I'll go talk to Sakumo and the others."

"I'll make arrangements and go there now."

"it is good."

Senju Tobirama nodded, "I won't stay any longer. I'll go and walk around other people's places. I'll treat it as the last time I can shine."

As he spoke, Senju Tobirama had turned around and left, while Orochimaru stood there looking at his back, gradually becoming trance-like.

"Master Tobirama's feelings for the village..."

Orochimaru murmured to himself, feeling that although Senju Tobirama was not perfect, he had accomplished everything he had done and done well.

"Don't worry, I will be the person you expect."

He smiled and said, "Oh, the burden on my shoulders suddenly became heavier..."

But it feels pretty good. "

After finishing his words, Orochimaru turned and left, preparing to go to Chiba Mansion to attend the family banquet.

(End of this chapter)