Warlock Invasion of Naruto.

When Orochimaru appeared in the story, he had clearly undergone special modifications to his body, making him almost indistinguishable from a snake.

Based on the Third Hokage's reaction, Orochimaru seems to have developed an extremely powerful forbidden technique that allows him to replace his body with a younger one, supposedly granting him immortality.

Of course, Bai Yu was skeptical.

After all, even "Star Wizards" grow old and die; the body can be replaced, but the soul cannot.

Without advancement, the soul will eventually decay.

Wizards are naturally drawn to exploring the unknown and seeking truth. People like Orochimaru, who conduct all sorts of bizarre research in the Naruto world, are well-suited to the path of a wizard.

Bai Yu felt that if he cultivated a good relationship with this normal Orochimaru now, it would definitely be useful in the future.

He could even use the ordinary meditation techniques he had cultivated in his previous life as a bargaining chip with Orochimaru.

Of course, that will have to wait until Bai Yu's strength is sufficient and the interests of both sides are highly aligned.

In addition, there is a "High-Level Wizard Meditation Method" in the "Book of Ancient Sorcerers". As Bai Yu advances, its contents are revealed and can be used in the future.

Given Orochimaru's personality, it's impossible that he wouldn't be interested in the unknown profession of wizard.

After all, didn't he want to live forever?

Chakra can carry the spirit, but it's probably difficult for it to live for over two hundred years like a wizard.

"To get close to Orochimaru, we still need to rely on Nawaki."

"The ninja world is so vast, perhaps there are even more suitable bloodlines..."

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[Chapter 30: Birthday and Bad News]

In March of Konoha Year 35, Shiraha and Kushina advanced to the 6th grade.

Both of them are already 11 years old.

After nearly three years of protracted warfare, Iwagakure and Kumogakure finally ceased hostilities and made peace.

Meanwhile, Sunagakure, which has been embroiled in border disputes with Konoha, has recently been frequently invading their territory.

A heavy atmosphere of impending doom enveloped the entire Hidden Leaf Village.

The embers of the Second Shinobi World War are likely to reignite.

However, regardless of the circumstances, Bai Yu will definitely have to wait until next year to graduate.

As a highly skilled medical ninja in reserve, the village would not allow him to "go to his death."

Let's stabilize the situation and get through this dangerous period first.

With Konoha's current strength and resources, they should be able to defeat Sunagakure.

......

November 9st

Central area of ​​Konoha Village.

There is a tall building directly facing the Hokage Rock.

After Tsunade and Nawaki moved away from the Senju clan's territory, the village arranged for them to live in a high-class apartment here.

At this moment, Tsunade mysteriously summoned Nawaki to the rooftop.

"Nawaki, happy 12th birthday!" Tsunade took out a gift box from behind her and handed it to Nawaki.

"I'm not a child anymore, I don't want any birthday presents!"

Rope Tree accepted the gift, tilted his head slightly, turned his face away, and pushed the gift box back insincerely.

He said no, but his happy tone couldn't be hidden.

Tsunade smiled and said, "You're acting like a child. Open the gift and see, you'll definitely like it!"

After saying that, Tsunade leaned against the railing with a resolute expression.

Rope Tree's curiosity was fully aroused. He opened the gift box and saw a blue-green gemstone necklace inside the palm-sized box.

He picked up the necklace, his face full of surprise:

"Sister, could this be...?"

Tsunade nodded with a smile: "Yes, this is the Hokage necklace that Grandpa left behind."

"I love my sister the most!" Nawaki excitedly threw himself into Tsunade's arms.

"Rope Tree, you've always wanted this, haven't you? I think you're more deserving of it than I am, so cherish it."

Tsunade spoke in a tone as if coaxing a child.

"I want more than just this, I want the village! This village is a treasure left by my grandfather, and I want to protect it!" Rope Tree put on the necklace, his eyes filled with hope. He looked down and saw half of Konoha in his view.

"Well said! A real man keeps his word!" Tsunade looked at Nawaki with affection.

Nawaki nodded heavily, determined, "Yes! I am the grandson of the First Hokage who founded Konoha, and one day I will inherit the title of Hokage just like my grandfather... Becoming Hokage is my dream!"

"Rope Tree, take off your headband."

"What?"

"Alright, hurry up and take it off. I have another gift! This is a magic spell that can make your dreams come true!"

Tsunade stepped forward and removed Nawaki's headband.

Then, she gently kissed Rope Tree's forehead.

Rope Tree blushed.

The siblings smiled at each other.

"Whee!"

"hey-hey."

"Uh...it seems I've come at the wrong time." Bai Yu appeared at the entrance to the rooftop, looking at the two siblings grinning foolishly, and he felt that he might have come at the wrong time.

"Bai Yu! You can't escape this time." Rope Tree ran quickly to Bai Yu.

Nawaki was away on a mission last year on his birthday, and Tsunade wasn't in the village either.

He was determined to accept Bai Yu's gift this time.

Bai Yu said, "I knew it was your birthday today, so I came to find you. I've already prepared the gift."

Kushina first went to the restaurant to book a room, and then went to check if all the precious ingredients were available.

There's a big meal waiting for you later!

Although the upscale restaurant was owned by Kushina, it was always very busy, and the two of them didn't eat there every day, so they didn't reserve a room.

If Kushina doesn't book a table early, she might have to wait if she goes late.

Over the past two years, Bai Yu has spent at least several hundred thousand taels of raw materials practicing making demonized items.

However, Bai Yu also became familiar with the process of creating demonized items, and the [Barrier] spell became the spell he was most proficient in.

Although he didn't know the exact time of Nawaki's death, Shiraha remembered that he died after a birthday celebration with the Naruto necklace.

Now that Bai Yu saw the necklace around Sheng Shu's neck, he had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

He made the enchanted item, which had been sealed with the [Barrier] spell, into the shape of a birthday present.

The main reason was that she was afraid Nawaki wouldn't carry it with him, so she reminded him when preparing for his birthday, threatening to break off their friendship to make Nawaki wear it all the time.

He created a bracelet that sealed two Barrier spells inside.

Rope Tree smiled and said, "It's good that you remember my birthday."

Because he was taken in as a disciple by Orochimaru, who was on the front lines of the battlefield, he was not included in the class system.

Before Orochimaru returned to the village, Nawaki usually carried out low-level missions alone, or with other squads, but he always felt like something was missing.

It was Bai Yu's appearance that made him feel like he had found a companion!

"The food there is really delicious, but the sake is a bit weak. I wish Grandma would give me the izakaya next door," Tsunade said with a smile, a hint of wistfulness in her voice, as if she missed Mito.

"Hmph! Sister, Grandma knew you had a bad drinking habit and liked to gamble. She probably gave it all to Kushina because she was afraid you would lose all the property she left behind!" Nawaki showed no mercy.

"What nonsense are you talking about?!" Tsunade's face fell.

"Otherwise, why would Grandma have you hand over all your savings to me for safekeeping?!" Rope Tree added insult to injury.

Bai Yu's face stiffened, and he suppressed a laugh.

"You wretched brat! Give me back my gift! I'm not giving it to you anymore!" Tsunade shouted angrily.

Doesn't she have any pride in front of Bai Yu?

"That's exactly right! You don't act like an adult at all." After saying that, Rope Tree ran straight downstairs.

"Don't run!"

Tsunade chased after her.

The tender scene between the siblings just moments ago vanished instantly.

......

In early September, when the ninja academy had just started its semester.

News has come from the Land of Rain that Konoha ninjas are committing arson, murder, and looting within its borders.

Although it was obviously fake information, the Third Hokage ordered Tsunade and Orochimaru to lead a team into the Land of Rain to quickly eliminate the imposters posing as Konoha ninjas, out of consideration for Hanzo's mercy.

At the same time, and more importantly, they recalled Jiraiya, who had been staying in the Land of Rain for three years.

Rope Tree also traveled to the Land of Rain with the team.

Of course, Konoha was also trying to prevent Sunagakure from sending a small elite force to bypass the Land of Rain and enter the Land of Fire.

After all, the puppeteer squad of Sunagakure is very famous.

As for the main force of Konoha, they were stationed on the western border of the Land of Fire, ready for battle.

Originally, it was thought that with Bai Yu's demonized items by his side and the usual reminders, Rope Tree could escape this calamity, but unexpectedly, bad news still came from the front line.