Naruto Online: Hyuga Branch Family? Let's go all out!

Chapter 82 Orochimaru joins

Orochimaru looked at Tsunade, who stood calmly before him, and his mind was filled with admiration.

Is Tsunade smart? Of course she is. How could someone who isn't smart become the number one medical ninja in the ninja world?

The wisdom of study, the wisdom of combat, and the wisdom of calculation and intrigue are quite different.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many scientists and generals being so tightly controlled by civil officials.

But now, Tsunade has displayed a completely different kind of intelligence, an intelligence that even Orochimaru is somewhat impressed by!

"I'm very curious about who that person is, that they could have taught you to be like this?" Orochimaru was somewhat surprised. A person can't suddenly undergo a major change; there must be a reason.

For example, he didn't suddenly want to study immortality; rather, he experienced the deaths of his parents and disciples before he began to contemplate the meaning of life.

He was very curious about what kind of person could make Tsunade, who was somewhat naive in politics, suddenly become like this.

He was certain that this person was not a spy, because spies would prefer someone to be as stupid as possible, as a stupid person is easier to control.

This person is not only not stupid, but also intelligent!

Moreover, he is a smart person who is wholeheartedly devoted to Tsunade's well-being.

Tsunade didn't answer, but said seriously, "I advise you to stop the experiment!"

"I did restart the Wood Release experiments, but it was all for Konoha!" Orochimaru said earnestly, "You should understand the significance of Wood Release to the village!"

"Of course I know the significance of Wood Release to the village, and if I could, I would also like to awaken Wood Release myself!" Tsunade stared into Orochimaru's eyes and said decisively, "But I'm telling you, the Wood Release experiment cannot succeed!"

"Heh," Orochimaru shook his head. "Really? I don't believe it!"

Scientists never believe anything is impossible!

"I know you're very confident and have a lot of faith in your research talent, but do you know that your Second Grandfather started the Wood Release experiments with the support of your Great Grandfather and the entire Senju clan?" Tsunade asked, "How do you think your research talent compares to your Second Grandfather's?"

Orochimaru remained silent; no matter how confident he was, he couldn't bring himself to say that he was stronger than the Second Hokage.

Because the second generation is not just strong, but strong in a way that ordinary people cannot comprehend.

Just as ordinary people cannot understand why Hashirama was so strong, the Second Hokage's research abilities are also beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

"I'm not trying to belittle you, but I believe you and your second grandfather share the same research talent. So, do you have the resources your second grandfather had back then?"

Orochimaru remained silent.

"Do you have a Wood Release ninja by your side who personally participated in the experiment?"

Orochimaru remained silent.

"Do you have the support of the clan to which this Wood Release ninja belongs?"

Orochimaru remained silent.

"Then what makes you think you can complete the research that even your great-grandfather couldn't?" Tsunade asked.

If it were Ning Yuan, he could answer: Science isn't something that only those with talent can achieve results; some people might stumble upon something good by accident.

Especially in the materials industry, it really comes down to luck.

If the Second Hokage couldn't do it, there's no reason why Orochimaru couldn't either.

But Orochimaru really couldn't say such a thing.

Because he had met the second generation, experienced their talent, and witnessed their unfathomable knowledge.

He doesn't really have the confidence to say he wants to surpass the second generation.

But

"I just want to give it a try," Orochimaru said.

The path of scientific research is always fraught with difficulties; we cannot run away from them just because they are in trouble.

"Hoo!" Tsunade leaned back in her chair.

She understood the Third Hokage's plan for Orochimaru: to plunge him into the bottomless pit of Wood Release experiments, to conduct research for ten or eight years, until no one in the entire village remembered him anymore.

Unfortunately, she was powerless to stop this kind of scheme, because it was an open and aboveboard plot.

Even if you know this is his scheme, so what?

The Wood Release experiments were so tempting, and Orochimaru just loved doing research.

"If it were him, what would he do?" Tsunade inexplicably thought of that cute little face.

If it were him, he would definitely have a way to make Orochimaru give up, but unfortunately I can't.

Even though I've tried my best to learn from him, there's still a gap between us!

"I roughly understand why you came to see me this time!" Orochimaru picked up a piece of grilled meat. Actually, a barbecue restaurant is not a good place to talk business. The meat is very chewy and takes up a lot of space in your mouth.

So Orochimaru picked up the meat, but didn't eat it; instead, he put it in the bowl next to him.

"Did someone tell you that Dan and Nawaki's deaths weren't accidents, but rather that our good teacher, or someone who wants to become Hokage, is eliminating dissidents?" Orochimaru thought of Danzo; this guy really seemed capable of doing such a thing.

Tsunade ignored Orochimaru, still angry at her own incompetence.

Orochimaru chuckled and continued, "I don't know what this person's purpose is in approaching you, but it's never a bad thing to use your brain!"

Tsunade remained silent.

Orochimaru continued, "I don't know what you plan to do, but we are comrades-in-arms and good friends. Whatever choice you make, I will support you!"

After saying that, Orochimaru picked up the grilled meat. As a ninja, he had to play his part completely.

Otherwise, how can you come to a barbecue restaurant and not have a single bit of oil on you?

With the meat almost in his mouth, Orochimaru suddenly remembered something and said, "Although the Second Hokage has abundant resources, he doesn't have a single friend who can be the number one medical ninja in the ninja world. So, how about we cooperate to replicate Wood Release?"

Tsunade glanced sideways at Orochimaru, "You're dreaming!"

Orochimaru shrugged helplessly. It was indeed a pity.

With Tsunade's research abilities and medical ninjutsu, the experiment can definitely be pushed forward very quickly.

"By the way, I've joined an organization, you should join too!" Tsunade got up and started eating meat, while also extending an invitation to Orochimaru.

Orochimaru was speechless. What kind of organization is this? Who is the founder? What does this organization want? You invited me without saying anything!

However, that's how Tsunade is!

"Who founded the organization?" Orochimaru asked with a smile.

"Mmm!" Tsunade nodded as she ate.

"Since you invited me, of course I'm willing to join, but I don't want to cooperate with someone who's hiding their true intentions!" Orochimaru said calmly. "So, may I meet him?"

Orochimaru is very curious about someone who can teach Tsunade, who has a simple mind, to start using her brain.

"He doesn't hide his true intentions!" Tsunade said irritably. "As for seeing him, inviting you was his intention, so he will see you!"

"Is that so!" Orochimaru nodded, though in the ninja language, "she" and "he" were pronounced differently.

So the founder is a man.

There aren't many men in the village who can teach Tsunade.

Sakumo Hatake? Mitokado Inflammation?

"I'm really looking forward to it!" Orochimaru nodded. "So, when?"

"Let's do it this weekend!" Tsunade thought for a moment and said.

"Does he work in the Hokage's office building?" Orochimaru asked.

After all, ninjas on missions don't care about weekends; only the ninjas in the Hokage's office have weekends off.

"No, he has to go to class!" Tsunade's lips curled into a smile, as if she had thought of something interesting.

"Class begins!!" Orochimaru stuck out his tongue and licked his lips. "Ninja Academy teacher, huh?"

Who would have thought that after decades of neglect, the ninja academy would produce such talented individuals?

"Yes, yes, yes," Tsunade smiled dismissively. She was really looking forward to it. What kind of expression would he have if he found out that the founder of the organization was only five years old?

"If it's not a teacher, could it be the principal?" Seeing Tsunade's expression, Orochimaru knew he had guessed wrong.

But who is the principal? Isn't he a third-generation official?

As the Hokage, does he need to create an organization to get things done?

What did you mean by asking me those questions just now? Were you testing me?

No, it can't be the Third Hokage. If it were, Tsunade wouldn't be laughing.

What else does a ninja academy have besides teachers and a principal? Surely it's not a ninja academy student?

(End of this chapter)