Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

"This is not something that one or two people can do; it requires everyone's joint efforts, so... I hope everyone can get involved."

"Papa papa ~"

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted.

The third generation clapped, a hint of excitement appearing on their faces.

The same was true for the two uninvited guests in the crowd.

Chiba was spouting his dreams and spittle, but...

Who hasn't been like that at some point?

"Lord Danzo."

“I don’t think he was acting, because he actually did it.”

Danzo said in a low voice, then sighed deeply, "How can there be such a foolish yet clever person?"

"..."

Aburame Tokine stood silently to the side.

In the past, he would have agreed with Danzo's words, but now he felt that Chiba was not stupid; the child was simply treating everyone with sincerity.

And another place.

A middle-aged man licked his lips and muttered, "What an amazing kid!"

"Ok?"

"Don't you think his talent and ideals are so dazzling?"

At least I can't do that.

Orochimaru thought to himself.

He believes he shares certain commonalities with Chiba—

They also love ninjutsu, seek its secrets, and yearn to know all knowledge.

but.

He simply cannot share his skills.

After Chiba finished speaking, he bowed deeply.

next moment.

"First of all, thank you all for coming and listening to a junior like me ramble on. There is even a guest who came from afar. Your sincerity has touched me deeply."

"But I'm sorry, I'm a Konoha ninja."

???

Orochimaru keenly sensed that something was wrong.

These words were pointed.

He looked around.

There probably aren't many people like me who have infiltrated Konoha, right?

It can't be me again, can it?

"Orochimaru, don't you want to come up and say something?"

Chiba smiled.

Orochimaru was somewhat surprised.

This guy recognized me again?!

Unbelievable!

He frowned slightly, but still did not step forward.

The Third Hokage and Danzo turned their heads sharply to look behind them, and then—

They saw a dark cloud looming over the head of a "special Jonin".

"Parasitic insects? Interesting, they seem quite different."

Orochimaru looked up, observed carefully, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

He found……

These parasites are quite different from ordinary parasites.

They possess their own chakra.

Has the oil-producing family made another breakthrough?

No, it should be Chiba's influence.

He looked at the stage, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said, "Chiba-kun, you are truly a genius, but I must say, the Third Hokage and Danzo are not qualified collaborators. You will not have a good research environment in Konoha."

"Orochimaru, you still dare to spout such nonsense even now!"

The third generation's face was gloomy.

At that moment, the crowd around Orochimaru suddenly retreated and surrounded him.

Then, a barrier enveloped Orochimaru.

Seal the barrier!

"Why wouldn't I dare? What did I say? I was just stating the truth. There are people in this village who want to research certain things, but they don't dare while I do. And there are some incompetent people who hold high positions..."

Orochimaru sighed softly, "Many times, if we could be more decisive, we could save more lives."

"..."

The three generations remained silent.

Orochimaru's words were like a knife piercing his heart.

Because Orochimaru wasn't lying.

If he had been more decisive, he could have saved Konoha from many losses, but he hesitated time and time again and missed his chances.

It remains the same until now.

The Third Hokage clenched his fists, his eyes resolute: "Orochimaru, if you dare to come to Konoha, I will not let you leave again."

"Find me first, then we'll talk."

Orochimaru's lips curled slightly, and his figure shattered and vanished.

Di Lu frowned slightly.

"Host, don't do anything rash. This is a matter for Konoha."

"But Chiba... wait? Where's Chiba?"

Jiriku looked up at the stage and realized that while everyone was focused on Orochimaru, Chiba had unknowingly disappeared.

He was slightly startled.

Could it be that?

"Don't panic, everyone. We've made all the necessary arrangements in advance. This operation is entirely within our expectations."

Yamanaka Inoichi stepped onto the stage.

The third generation recalled that Inoichi did indeed submit an intelligence department action plan, which was titled "Intelligence Department Training Plan".

It turned out to be the case.

He walked onto the stage.

"The ceremony is actually over. Everyone, get back to your posts. Don't give Orochimaru any opportunity to take advantage."

"Yes!"

Everyone shouted in unison.

Then——

shuh~

Everyone left together.

Including Danzo.

Orochimaru's words just now were truly insidious, and he was still somewhat uneasy, fearing that Hiruzen Sarutobi might really go mad and kill him.

Let's stay away from here!

Danzo thought to himself.

As for what Chiba and the others were doing, he didn't care right now; Danzo only had one thought in his mind at that moment.

Kill Orochimaru!

……

At this moment, Chiba was rushing out with another shadow clone of Yamanaka Inoichi.

Is it locked?

"We've already locked onto it, but can we catch Orochimaru?"

"If he really wants to run, even if the entire Hidden Leaf Village mobilizes, they won't be able to catch him."

Chiba casually remarked, "This is just a large-scale exercise!"

How did you know Orochimaru would come?

What surprised Inoichi the most was this: Chiba seemed certain that Orochimaru would make a move, and discussed the plan with him a day in advance.

If he didn't trust Chiba, he would definitely have agreed to the plan.

If there hadn't been any enemies, their plan would have been a complete joke, but it turned out that Chiba was right. Orochimaru really did come, and they even identified Orochimaru's shadow clone based on the information Chiba provided.

not only that--

They also used the chakra feedback from the shadow clones to pinpoint Orochimaru's location.