Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

Hiruko gently shook her head, pulling her thoughts away from her past memories.

After all, the past is the past, and no matter how much you dwell on it, you can't change the established facts.

Although she only spent a few years with these parents, Hiruko remembers those warm details clearly.

His parents would always secretly save the best food for him, and he would deliberately drop chicken legs on the ground, pretending it was an accident, so that his parents could eat them without feeling guilty.

Because he was so close to Konoha at the time, he naively thought that this happy life would continue forever.

But reality cruelly told him that without sufficient power, all beauty was nothing but a mirage, fleeting and ephemeral.

"Hiruko, what do you think!" Noticing that Hiruko was distracted, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at this commoner genius with serious eyes.

Despite being limited by his talent, Hiruzen Sarutobi has yet to break through to the Kage level, but such a genius makes him feel more at ease.

In contrast, Orochimaru is now beyond his comprehension as his teacher.

He was somewhat worried about whether Hiruko was willing to support Minato Namikaze.

It's important to know that many ninjas owed Hiruko favors during the Third Shinobi World War, which was a significant political asset. Furthermore, Hiruko had always been very close to Orochimaru.

Chapter 6: Falling for a Woman

“Very good, I think Minato is perfectly suited for the position of Hokage!” Hiruko said with a smile.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in satisfaction.

Hiruko made outstanding contributions in the Third Shinobi World War, even stealing much of Minato's limelight. Having him support Minato was the best thing ever.

After the meeting, as usual, Tsunade pulled a large wad of cash from Hiruko's pocket and then excitedly headed to the casino.

"Put it on my tab!" Tsunade waved her hand dismissively and turned to leave.

"Well, Hiruko, you have such a good temper!" Jiraiya's eyes flickered, and he couldn't help but say.

"Whatever, I'm not short of money anyway!"

Seemingly realizing that Hiruko had noticed his little scheme, Jiraiya, a little embarrassed, touched his nose, laughed heartily, and quickly left.

Hiruko and Orochimaru then walked together toward the laboratory.

However, Orochimaru followed Hiruko with a gloomy expression.

"What's wrong? Are you upset?" Hiruko noticed Orochimaru's gloomy expression and asked directly.

"Hmph, the position of Hokage is meaningless to me." Orochimaru's voice was hoarse and sounded particularly harsh.

Hiruko gave a strange smile and said, "Is that so?"

Hiruko didn't believe that Orochimaru was truly unmoved.

After all, Orochimaru had aspired to become Hokage since childhood, so he was definitely unhappy with the Third Hokage's decision.

Whether Orochimaru wants to become Hokage is one thing, whether he gives it to him or not is another.

"For us who pursue immortality, the fame and fortune that ordinary people spend their entire lives pursuing are meaningless and worthless in our eyes."

Orochimaru said in a hoarse, sinister voice.

He was indeed a little annoyed, but that was all.

He wasn't as obsessed with the Hokage position as Danzo.

Upon arriving at the laboratory, Hiruko handed Orochimaru the data that had been prepared beforehand.

Orochimaru smiled and then prepared to leave.

Hiru called out to him, asking, "When do you plan to leave?"

Orochimaru's desire to leave Konoha had been lingering in his heart for a long time.

Because of the various entanglements between Danzo and the Third Hokage, Orochimaru had almost completely plundered Konoha's valuable resources.

Staying in Konoha would not be of much benefit to him; it would be better for him to go out and find some suitable materials.

Orochimaru turned his gaze to Hiruko and then slowly said, "There are still a few experiments to go. After collecting the data, I should leave in a few days."

Orochimaru didn't think much of Hiruko's apparent desire to leave.

He knew that Hiruko was not entirely loyal to Konoha, and like himself, was someone who was only loyal to his own pursuits.

Humans have always had a clear distinction between close and distant relationships.

Although he had collaborated on many projects with Hiruko, a scientist similar to himself, the two got along quite well as experimental partners.

They could even be described as kindred spirits, and were good friends.

However, compared to his childhood friends Tsunade, Jiraiya, and the Third Hokage, they clearly held a greater place in Orochimaru's heart.

When Orochimaru later attempted to assassinate the Third Hokage, it was merely to give his master a dignified exit.

Instead of letting him cowardly and shamelessly occupy the position of Hokage and live a life of mere survival.

"Would you like to leave with me?" Orochimaru tentatively extended an invitation, his slender tongue gently protruding and slowly licking the air, as if savoring an unknown temptation.

"Konoha's world is ultimately too small, and the Third Hokage is too conservative; they simply cannot support our grand ambitions."

Why not come with me and explore a wider world?

To realize one's dreams, one needs not only great strength, but also many talented partners.

Hiruko was undoubtedly an excellent research partner for Orochimaru.

Moreover, the two shared the same ideals and both longed to explore the secrets of immortality.

At this moment, Orochimaru had already cast aside all those so-called comrades he once knew.

He was full of ideas on how to win over Beiliuhu and embark on an unknown journey together.

Hiruko shook his head, a smile playing on his lips, and said, "I can't bear to part with those beauties of Konoha. That Danzo guy was even planning to give me that walking priestess!"

"Heh, Danzo certainly knows how to please you." Orochimaru glanced at Hiruko and said nothing more.

My research partner is excellent in every way, except that he is too lecherous.

He's imprisoning the Scorching Release user Yekura at home, while outside he's madly pursuing Tsunade, and now he's set his sights on that walking shrine maiden. If things continue like this, he'll eventually fall for a woman's belly.

"I have mastered 99% of Konoha's forbidden techniques. Don't you want to find out more?"

I can share with you the forbidden techniques from the Book of Seals, and even all the technology I possess can be given to you.

Orochimaru stared intently at Hiruko, trying to sway him with these tempting offers.

As a disciple of the Third Hokage, Orochimaru was always extremely eloquent and persuasive. At this moment, he was thinking about how to win people over first.

As for the promised benefits, whether or not they will be given, and when they will be given, are matters for the future.

Although Hiruko was exceptionally talented, he was not a direct disciple of the Third Hokage, so he rarely had the opportunity to access the forbidden techniques on the Scroll of Seals.

Most of the skills he now possesses were given to him by that old man Danzo in an attempt to win him over.

According to Orochimaru, although Hiruko made great contributions to Konoha, the Third Hokage only taught him the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique, which he created, and the rather useless Multiple Shadow Clone Technique from the Scroll of Seals.

While the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique is reasonably effective, it places an excessive burden on the body.

Hiruko's talent wasn't exactly top-tier, so this burden was even heavier for him. The Multiple Shadow Clone Technique was practically useless to him.

Hiruko shook his head again and said, "No, I have no plans to leave Konoha for the time being, after all, I have lived here for decades."

The forbidden techniques Orochimaru mentioned were indeed very tempting. Hiruko also wanted to have the opportunity to see all the forbidden techniques in the Book of Seals, hoping to gain new inspiration from them.

However, Hiruko's desire for the Book of Seals was not particularly strong.

Techniques are ultimately just techniques, not the ultimate truth.

Hiruko sought to become the master of magic, rather than merely being obsessed with magic itself.

It won't be difficult to obtain those techniques from Danzo through trade in the future.

"Heh heh, what you did wasn't foolproof!" Orochimaru looked at him with a half-smile. Hiruko had imprisoned more than just Scorching Release: Pakura.

Chapter 7 Dog Cage Imprisonment

"Hmph, what evidence do you have!" Hiruko glared at Orochimaru, realizing he had truly gone mad back then.

The flaws left behind weren't major; they could fool ordinary people, but they definitely couldn't fool a clever person like Orochimaru.

"Hehe, don't worry, I won't report you. After all, we have a pretty good relationship!" Orochimaru waved his hand and left immediately.

Only Bei Liuhu remained, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty.

The forbidden techniques left behind by the Second Hokage, though exquisite and unique, are mostly incomplete, or even merely conceptual.

Many of these require further research and improvement by future generations.

Take the Impure World Reincarnation technique for example. Orochimaru spent decades researching and perfecting it, but he still couldn't make it perfect. Various loopholes often appeared during testing.

This technique was not perfected until near the end of the Fourth Shinobi World War.

Kabuto, who inherited Orochimaru's will, thoroughly developed and perfected the technique, thus unleashing its full power.

Instead of wasting time messing around with those imperfect forbidden techniques, Hiruko would be better off perfecting the Oni-Garaku technique he developed.

He could delve deeper into cloning techniques, acquire all the bloodline limits he desired, and become a true, immortal powerhouse with ultimate strength.

If we study space-time ninjutsu more closely, we might even be able to travel to other worlds.

After all, there are plenty of girls he likes in all the worlds.

Being trapped and dying in this small Konoha, even if he could live forever, was not his pursuit.

The loopholes I left behind—once I become the strongest, who would dare say a word against me?

Furthermore, since they possess sufficient value, those who actually discover vulnerabilities will not easily report them.

Hiruko straightened his clothes, walked out of the sterile room, changed into casual clothes, and quickly headed towards his mansion.

As soon as he entered the house, the maid came to greet him and skillfully helped him change into a set of soft pajamas.

The people serving him came from various clans, including the Uchiha and Hyuga clans.

Although these people may not have pure bloodlines, and the Hyuga clan is only a branch family with relatively low strength, they have one thing in common: they are extremely good-looking.

Hiruko's role in the Third Shinobi World War was truly astonishing.