From Hokage to Visionary

Naruto's tense mood finally relaxed completely the moment he saw Orochimaru.

The fatigue and injuries accumulated over the past few days caused him to faint.

Orochimaru caught Naruto and looked to the side: "He needs a container."

The Four Sound Ninjas appeared immediately and put Naruto into the barrel-shaped container they had prepared in advance.

Orochimaru touched the edge of the container, a smile forming at the corner of his lips: "Haha, you will like this gift I give you when you wake up."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 456: Completely opposite ending

The biggest crisis since the founding of Konoha Village has occurred.

The Hokage was killed in public, and the important weapon that had been passed down until then, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, took advantage of the chaos to defect and joined the murderer who killed the Hokage!

The impact of these two events was extremely bad and almost destroyed the people of Konoha.

The Tsuchikage, Mizukage, and Raikage quickly left Konoha, fearing that they would be dragged into the chaos. As for the Sand Village, the culprit, although they explained the reason that it was Orochimaru who impersonated the Third Kazekage, they were still directly imprisoned by the angry Konoha. Fortunately, the two Hokage advisors controlled the angry public opinion, and thus the Fourth Ninja World War was not triggered.

But even so, the covetous eyes from outside still made the two Hokage advisors feel unprecedented pressure.

In the huge conference room of the Hokage Building, all the elites of Konoha were sitting.

The two Hokage advisors summoned all the family heads and the elites among the Jonin to discuss how to deal with the traitor Uzumaki Naruto.

"No need to discuss, this matter is settled!"

Mitomono was very strong for once, and he suppressed the high-ranking officials who were talking about it, and said angrily: "List Uzumaki Naruto as an S-rank traitor. Once he is found, he will be killed directly without asking the reason!"

"I think what Yan said is very right." Utane Koharu stood up for her old friend and said in a deep voice: "It is too evil for the Jinchūriki to betray the ninja village. We must show no mercy!"

After losing the supreme leader, the power of the Hokage advisors expanded unprecedentedly.

Although Kakashi did not agree with this resolution, he had no power to refute the decision of the two Hokage advisors, so he could only turn his attention to Jiraiya.

As a disciple of the Third Hokage and one of the Three Ninjas, Jiraiya is the only one who is qualified to reject the orders of the Hokage's advisor.

But Jiraiya did not react at all, as if he agreed with the decision of the Hokage advisor.

"Next, is the second thing."

Mitomon En took a deep breath and looked at Jiraiya who seemed to be in a trance: "We need to select a Hokage as soon as possible. Only in this way can we control the current chaotic situation."

As an old friend for many years, Utane Koharu naturally understood his thoughts, so she took over the conversation and said, "Jiraiya, you are the most suitable candidate."

This decision is not unexpected.

The Third Hokage died suddenly, and the only person qualified to inherit the position of Hokage was Jiraiya, one of the Three Ninjas.

However, Jiraiya scratched his hair and said helplessly: "You two, I am really not suitable to be the Hokage. You should know it very well."

"Jiraiya, now is not the time to shirk responsibility!" Mito Kado En said in a deep voice: "Konoha is now facing the greatest threat in history. As the direct disciple of the Third Hokage, you have the obligation to take over this important task. Who else can be the Hokage except you?"

"Yes, Jiraiya, don't refuse."

Utatane Koharu urged earnestly: "Konoha must have someone with experience and ability to take on the duties of Hokage!"

Having qualifications and ability. These two conditions alone are enough to screen out 99% of people.

Although those who can enter this conference room must be either elite jonin or family heads, the only one who meets both conditions is Jiraiya, one of the three ninjas.

"No, there's one more."

Jiraiya shook his head, still very resistant, and said: "You forgot that there is someone who is more suitable to be the Hokage than me."

Hearing this, Mitomon Yan was a little surprised: "Who else is more suitable than you?"

But Utane Koharu beside her was lost in thought, frowning tightly: "Are you talking about Tsunade?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the conference room suddenly realized that the Third Hokage did not only have one disciple, but also a princess from the Senju Forest!

"Indeed, Tsunade is the granddaughter of the first generation. From this point of view, she is indeed more suitable to be the Hokage." Utane Koharu nodded and said.

"But the problem is, Tsunade has been away from the village for so long, and no one knows where she is." Mito Kado En shook his head and still wanted Jiraiya to be Hokage.

"I can go and bring Tsunade back."

Jiraiya's mind was all on the 'prophecy' and he didn't want to stay in Konoha as Hokage at all.

In particular, being tied to that chair was nothing short of cruel torture for him!

"Can you really find her?" Mizuto Menyan was obviously a little skeptical.

"Don't worry, give me a month and I will definitely bring Tsunade back to you."

Jiraiya patted his chest and said confidently: "If you can't bring it back, I'll promise you, how about that?"

Seeing this, Utane Koharu and Mitokado En looked at each other and had no choice but to agree to his plan: "Okay, then it's settled. No matter what, you only have one month. If you can't find Tsunade, you must take on this responsibility, Jiraiya."

Leaving the meeting room, Kakashi quickly caught up with Jiraiya.

"Lord Jiraiya, why didn't you stop the two advisors from classifying Naruto as an S-class traitor?" There was some complaint in his tone. After all, once he was defined as an S-class traitor, it meant that anyone who discovered Naruto's whereabouts could kill him directly.

No matter what, Uzumaki Naruto is his teacher's child, and Kakashi essentially doesn't want anything to happen to him.

"The reason is simple. Naruto is safer staying with Orochimaru than staying in Konoha."

Jiraiya sighed, his face full of helplessness: "Although I don't know why Orochimaru got involved in this matter, but he killed the fake Third Hokage, which in a way helped us a lot. Don't worry. Naruto will be fine."

Kakashi finally understood, but his expression was still bitter: "But he was supposed to be a teacher, leaving hope for Konoha."

"Hope? Haha, look at Konoha now, where is the hope?"

Jiraiya sneered and shook his head: "Don't forget, we still don't know how many people in Konoha have been quietly replaced."

A guy who replaced the Third Hokage quietly. Who knows how many such people there are in Konoha now?

Just as Jiraiya said, it would be more dangerous for the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to stay in Konoha. Instead of that, it would be better to send him to Orochimaru, where at least his safety would be guaranteed.

Because of this, Jiraiya did not stop Uzumaki Naruto from betraying the village.

"Don't think too much about it. Take your time with this."

Jiraiya patted Kakashi's shoulder and said, "Next, I'm leaving the village. You have to be careful. If anything goes wrong, don't hesitate to leave. Do you understand?"

"Master Jiraiya, I have a favor to ask of you."

Kakashi hesitated for a long time before he said, "Can you bring Uchiha Sasuke with you?"

"Ok?"

Jiraiya raised an eyebrow, "Why bring her? I'm not going on a trip."

"It's dangerous for Uchiha Sasuke to stay in Konoha."

Kakashi sighed and said, "That girl is very smart and is a good friend of Uzumaki Naruto. After learning that Naruto betrayed the village, she was very depressed, so I want you to teach her."

Jiraiya was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Well, maybe this child will play an unexpected role in Naruto's matter in the future."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 457 Sequence 9: Apprentice

Sasuke fell into deep self-blame for not being able to bring Naruto back.

Ever since she woke up from a three-day coma in Konoha Hospital, her mind was filled with that day, Naruto's cold face, and his resolute farewell.

She was thinking, if she could be stronger, could she bring Naruto back?

But unfortunately there is no if in the world.

Just as Sasuke was surrounded by self-blame, guilt, regret and other emotions, the window of the ward was suddenly opened.

A tall man with a forehead protector with the word "Oil" on it, long, messy white hair that was extremely unrestrained and draped down like a lion, a red coat, and two lines of oil paint on his eyes, squatted down on the windowsill and looked at her deeply: "Are you Uchiha Sasuke?"

"you are."

Sasuke recovered from his initial daze and asked the strangely dressed man who suddenly broke into the ward.

Unexpectedly, this sentence seemed to trigger the keyword, and a tall man jumped into the room, wearing wooden clogs, shaking his head, and dancing a weird dance.

"Good question, listen to me carefully!"

The man's voice rose and fell, as if he was singing an opera, and he shouted in an exaggerated manner: "I am the Toad Sage of Myōboku Mountain, known to everyone in the east, west, south, north, and north. I am one of the famous three ninjas, the white-haired boy, the Toad Messenger, Jiraiya-sama!"

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Uchiha Sasuke was silent for a full half minute.

Jiraiya also maintained this posture for half a minute, until he became a little stiff and pulled the corners of his mouth: "Hey, little girl, at least give me some reaction!"

"Are you the legendary Three Ninjas, Lord Jiraiya?" Uchiha Sasuke's eyes were full of suspicion.

"Hey, hey, hey, what's that look in your eyes? Are you doubting the Toad Sage?!" Jiraiya was immediately furious and said angrily: "The one standing in front of you is the real Toad Sage of Myoboku Mountain, Jiraiya, one of the Three Ninjas!"

The corner of Uchiha Sasuke's eyes twitched slightly. Is such an unreliable guy really the legendary three ninjas?

"Tsk, what a nasty little brat."

Jiraiya was so embarrassed that he could only put away his exaggerated posture and coughed twice: "Let's get down to business. Kakashi asked you to leave the village with me to carry out a mission."

"Let me? Why?" Sasuke didn't understand.

She knew very well how capable she was and how she was qualified to go on a mission with the Sannin.

"It's called a mission, but actually it's for me to guide you in your practice."

Jiraiya got straight to the point. Looking at the depressed Sasuke, he said, "Actually, you and I are very similar. I also wanted to bring Orochimaru back, but unfortunately I failed in the end. So, I hope you can succeed and bring Naruto back from Orochimaru."

"you"

Sasuke was slightly startled, his eyes a little red and wet.

"How about it?"

Jiraiya grinned and said, "Would you like to come with me? My training is very strict!"

Sasuke wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, bit his lip, and nodded firmly: "Yes, please, Master Jiraiya!"

Otogakure, secret experimental base.

After Naruto came out of the barrel, he followed Orochimaru to the base.

The base is filled with intricate tunnels, like the intestines of some living creature. Countless mysterious runes are carved on the walls, which can cause the internal structure of the entire base to undergo drastic changes at regular intervals. Without specific guidance, it is easy to get lost in it.

After three days of rest, Naruto finally couldn't help it anymore and went to Orochimaru's room and asked, "Orochimaru, when are you going to tell me the truth that you promised me?"

Orochimaru's room is very large, and it contains many experimental instruments and human bodies used for experiments.

Seeing Naruto break into the room, Orochimaru was not angry. He was still focused on the experiment in front of him and said calmly: "At least not now, Naruto-kun. Your power is too weak. The truth will only be a disaster for you."

"So when are you going to teach me how to practice?"

Naruto was very anxious. He came to Orochimaru in pursuit of power and truth.

But it was hard for him to accept the fact that these three days were wasted.

"Hehe, don't worry, Naruto-kun."

Orochimaru put down the experimental equipment in his hand, turned to look at Naruto, and smiled: "Before you officially start training, you still lack one thing."

"What?" Naruto asked confused.

"coming."

At this time, Orochimaru stood up from his chair and looked outside the door.

A figure stepped into the room, and with the help of the candlelight on the wall, Naruto could see the person clearly.

The old man was probably around eighty or ninety years old, with wrinkles all over his forehead, as if he had experienced many years of experience like the mountains and rivers. However, his bright eyes were filled with a gleam of brilliance, and his body was still very strong. He wore a floral shirt and a pair of wooden clogs, as if he was here for a trip.

"Where's what I want?"

Orochimaru looked at the man and asked expectantly.

"Here, it took me a lot of effort to get this thing." The mysterious old man threw a box over.

Orochimaru raised his hand to take the box, opened it a little, and after seeing what was inside, he showed a satisfied smile: "Not bad, very fresh, this is what I want."

"The price you offered is too low. You have to pay more."

The mysterious old man rubbed his hands and said with some anticipation.