Konoha: This Uchiha just wants to lie down.

Chapter 345: Chasing Orochimaru?
Detonating charm!
A detonating talisman was unexpectedly stuck in the mouth of the wrist-thick yellow snake.

As soon as the snake's mouth opens, the detonating talisman will be ignited.

boom! ! !
A huge explosion and flames engulfed Orochimaru.

After the explosion, the surrounding plants were flattened and a huge pit appeared on the ground, which was equivalent to the power of a high-level fire escape.

But Orochimaru is not dead!

Being hit by a detonating talisman at such a close distance, there is no way he would be safe even if he had undergone software modification.

The abdomen was already stained with blood.

Covering his bleeding abdomen with his hands, Orochimaru muttered to himself:

"The Sandaime Hokage!"

The only one who can design himself in this way is the other person.

Covering his wound, he walked towards Kakashi.

Kakashi, who was about to intercept, did not move.

It’s not that he was going to let go, but he was directly suppressed by Orochimaru’s terrifying murderous aura and illusion.

In his sight, the person walking towards him was not Orochimaru, but a terrifying giant snake with golden vertical pupils.

Even though he knew that these were just illusions, he still couldn't get rid of them.

I have to say, Orochimaru is really scary.

At least the younger version of Kakashi was no match for the opponent. If it weren't for the detonating tags set up in advance by the Third Hokage, he might have been defeated.

The Third Hokage's meaning was very clear, he would not allow Orochimaru to harm the future of the village.

It was because of this warning that Orochimaru didn't kill Kakashi. Otherwise, did he really think he didn't kill people?

Covering his wound, Orochimaru passed by Kakashi, who tried to attack countless times but was unable to move, and disappeared into the woods.

After a while.

"Kakashi, you're in such a mess!"

Dou Ping's voice sounded from the cave where Orochimaru came out, and then he walked out with Hinata Sogetsu.

"Humph!"

Kakashi snorted coldly.

Although the two were classmates, their relationship was not that good, so it was normal for them to behave like this after meeting each other.

And Dou Ping's appearance was also to show Kakashi that he cared about him as a "chess piece" and would not watch him die.

Kakashi was naturally aware of this, so he appreciated the favor in his heart but was reluctant to show it on the surface.

However, Tang Ping's appearance was also a reminder to him.

Now we can collect the information that was put away in advance and capture the person at the same time.

Orochimaru's defection is only the first half, and the second half needs to be prepared.

The two sides did not even make eye contact when they passed each other, which was also seen by the lurking Root ninja.

Roots!

The other party had been lurking in the dark, and everything that had just happened was seen by them.

But if Hinata Sogetsu was there, there was no way Dohei would not have discovered them.

The taunting of Kakashi just now was not only a signal to the other party, but also a deliberate act for the Root to see.

In this way, the roots will not doubt the other party's relationship with the castle tower.

Get it in one fell swoop!
However, after seeing the show up to this point, Tang Ping’s craving for the famous scene of eating melons has been satisfied. Next, we will see how lively the village is.

But Tang Ping never expected that he would end up eating the melon on his own head.

Two hours later, in the Hokage's office.

"What?" Dohei looked at the Third Hokage who seemed to have aged several years, "Let me go hunt down Orochimaru?"

He really didn't expect that the other party would give this task to him.

He really didn't expect this.

From the perspective of the Third Hokage, since he let Orochimaru go, he naturally would not be willing to kill him.

Now that the opponent is already injured, if I send myself to chase him, I might really get into trouble.

Because he won't show mercy (from an outsider's perspective).

Even though the Hokage has always been unhappy with Orochimaru's rebellious nature, they will not underestimate his strength at all, so if he really lets him chase him, Orochimaru will be in danger.

"Orochimaru has too much information and secret techniques about the village... We must bring him back and kill him as a last resort!"

Utane Koharu took over the topic and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen with dissatisfaction. Obviously, she was dissatisfied with his private behavior of Orochimaru.

After getting along for many years, everyone has a good idea of ​​Sarutobi Hiruzen's strength.

The current Orochimaru is definitely not a match for Sarutobi Hiruzen, and they are fighting at home. Orochimaru will not be able to escape from the village unless all the people in Konoha are killed.

Not to mention other aspects, if Sarutobi Hiruzen summoned all the major ninja clans to pursue the enemy immediately, not to mention Orochimaru, even if the Third Raikage and Ōnoki joined forces to attack, they would have to kneel down.

It took some time before it was announced that Orochimaru had become an S-rank rebel ninja and a pursuit force was sent out.

Other people may not notice anything, but that doesn’t mean they can’t see it, so Utane Koharu and Mitomon En are really dissatisfied.

Orochimaru is not an ordinary person, and his defection is definitely a major blow to Konoha.

Must kill!

This is what both Mitomon En and she meant.

The other party is too dangerous.

Not to mention other aspects, as long as the information about Konoha's defense, supplies... is leaked, the war will break out again in a minute.

So it’s not that the two of them are cruel, but it is really necessary.

As for Danzo, he felt a little guilty and didn't say anything.

After hearing the mission, Tang Ping wondered whether to take it.

Although he also wanted to see Uncle Snake's ability to save his life, he was also afraid that he would use too much force and ruin the subsequent plot.

Without Orochimaru, there would be no one to send the future Fourth Kazekage to his death, and Konoha would not be able to collapse... The plot simply could not continue.

The plot is one of his greatest advantages. If it were lost, the loss would be too great.

As long as he doesn't completely overturn the situation, maintaining the original plot will definitely do him more good than harm.

"Recently, the Daimyo sent a letter to Konoha with a commission, asking us to protect the Daimyo of the Tea Country to visit the Fire Country..."

Koharu Utane talked about another matter with an expressionless face.

Subtext!
If you don't accept this task, don't blame me for making things difficult for you.

"I've accepted the mission. At the very least, I can let Orochimaru know the consequences of revealing the village, but I can't guarantee success!"

Tang Ping nodded.

After all, he really wanted to see the strength of the snake.

In the past, both sides were Konoha ninjas, so naturally there was no such opportunity.

But now the opponent is an S-rank rebel ninja, so he can naturally fight with him.

"Sure. I'll write back to the Daimyo and tell him that we're short of manpower right now, and ask him to find someone else."

Ignoring the haggard face of Sarutobi Hiruzen shrouded in smoke, Utane Koharu nodded and made the decision, while also indicating that the Daimyo of the Land of Fire would help the castle tower to block the attack.

However, Danzo, who was originally feeling a little guilty, showed a flash of joy in his eyes when he saw Dohei agreed.

Orochimaru's defection was entirely his fault.

Originally, he just wanted to undermine the other party's prestige and make him lose the possibility of becoming Hokage. It would be best if he was locked up and then released to assist him after he took the position.

No one knew Orochimaru's abilities better than Danzo, so he planned very well.

It’s a pity that things went wrong.

Orochimaru simply overturned the table and stopped playing, choosing to betray Konoha.

Who could have thought of this?

Orochimaru, a disciple of the Hokage and one of the three ninjas, was willing to give up everything he had and choose to defect.

Therefore, Danzo had always felt guilty, fearing that Orochimaru would reveal his true colors.

But now, knowing that Dohei was going to hunt down Orochimaru, he immediately had an idea.

If they cooperate with Orochimaru to ambush Dohei, there will be a good chance that this rebellious person will be eliminated.

Even if the mission failed, Orochimaru would be the one in trouble, which just happened to solve this hidden danger for himself.

No matter what, he doesn't lose.

Wonderful!

Danzo has already made up his mind to cooperate with Orochimaru.

However, before Danzo could take any action, he found Kakashi and a tied-up boy being rushed in by a group of ninja clan leaders.

The second half of the drama has begun! .

(End of this chapter)