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#345 - The sudden appearance of Orochimaru

As the morning light barely broke through the haze, two women wearing straw hats hurried out of a hotel in Tanabata Town. They kept their heads down, carrying suitcases, looking like thieves, focused only on moving forward.

One of them was also holding a small piglet, still sound asleep.

These were none other than Tsunade and her secretary/apprentice, Shizune...

"Tsunade-sama, why don't we just return to Konoha? I think that would be the best choice for us."

"I'm not going back! If I return to the village, those people will make me the Hokage. It's too much trouble!"

"But, according to last night's agreement~"

"Don't worry! I've already drugged Jiraiya. He won't wake up until this afternoon at the earliest. As for the other two brats, they're nothing to fear~ Hehe!"

"But, we only have about one million left in assets."

"What? That's all that's left...? Don't worry, it's just money. With my gambling skills, I guarantee we can make a fortune in one go!"

...

Regarding the gambling match, Naruto, at the last moment last night, was afraid of hurting Tsunade, so he deliberately aimed the Spirit Arrow Technique off-target, sending it into the sky.

But Tsunade, shocked, turned around to check and unconsciously left her original position.

So, after Jiraiya's flurry of interjections, the old lady Tsunade generously admitted defeat and declared on the spot that she would abide by the agreement and return to Konoha with the three to take over as Hokage.

Jiraiya, of course, was in a great mood and, in his excitement, invited Tsunade and the others to have a celebratory drink.

Unexpectedly, he was drugged in the process...

Fortunately, Liang Yue and Naruto were children and not old enough to drink, so~

"Hey! Granny Tsunade, where are you going! Stop right there!"

Just as Tsunade and Shizune arrived at the mouth of an alley on the edge of Tanabata Town, about to leave, Naruto suddenly appeared at one end of the alley, shouting at them.

Hearing this, Tsunade immediately tensed up and quickly pulled Shizune behind her, speeding towards the outside of the district.

Seeing this, Naruto also hurriedly started running with his short legs, chasing after them while shouting loudly.

"Stop right there! You old hag~! Do you intend to go back on your word!?"

"As the next Hokage! You have to own up when you lose a bet! How can you do such a thing!"

"Say what you mean! Move forward bravely! The Will of Fire cannot be desecrated!"

...

Thus, amidst Naruto's shouts and curses, the three of them, two in front and one behind, quickly arrived at an open field on the outskirts of the district.

Liang Yue was currently standing on top of a rock, arms crossed, blocking the path of the three...

There was no choice, who told him to be used to cultivating all night without sleeping? Moreover, in a state of cultivation, his senses became exceptionally sharp.

And Tsunade and the others were living right next door to him~

"Damn it~ I can't believe it! I've been blocked here by you two brats!"

Looking at Liang Yue in front of her, and Naruto, who was chasing from behind, Tsunade's eyes widened, her face hardened, and she put on a fierce look before raising her fist.

"Kid, I advise you two to get out of the way, or you'll be in for a world of hurt!"

"Don't try to scare~ people! Hmph! Huff~ You faithless old woman! You go back on your own promises~! I, Uzumaki Naruto, would rather~ be beaten to death than let you pass!"

Naruto, panting, arrived in front of them, pointing at Tsunade's nose and scolding.

When Tsunade heard this little blondie dare to call her an old woman, her eyes twitched, and she instantly flashed next to Naruto, punching him on the forehead.

"You brat!"

"Ouch~!"

Naruto cried out miserably, immediately clutching his head and squatting on the ground, looking pained.

"What about you? Hyuga brat? Are you planning to stop me too?"

Then Tsunade turned her gaze to Liang Yue again, threatening.

"Tsunade-sama... please come back with us. Konoha needs you now."

As Liang Yue spoke, he suddenly frowned slightly, his gaze unconsciously turning towards the seemingly empty grassland next to him.

"Yo~ Just two little guys, and you dare to lecture me? It seems I have to teach you a lesson today, or you won't know how powerful I, Tsunade, am!"

As Tsunade said this, she was about to roll up her sleeves and take action when Shizune next to her quickly grabbed her arm.

"Heh heh heh heh~"

Just then, a sinister laugh suddenly came from the side.

"Orochimaru, why are you here? Is there something you want from me?"

Seeing the familiar face next to her, Tsunade subconsciously took a few steps forward, subtly shielding Naruto and Shizune behind her. Then, the old lady inconspicuously glanced at Liang Yue.

It seemed she intended to have him hide as well...

"I didn't come to find you this time~ Tsunade."

As he said this, Orochimaru and Kabuto turned their gaze towards Liang Yue, their faces full of admiration and desire.

"Hyuga Shungetsu, the super genius who suddenly rose to prominence in Konoha in recent years. I didn't expect the Third Hokage to be willing to let you leave the village. That's too careless!"

"You came for me?"

Looking at the two people staring at him with wide eyes, Liang Yue's lips curved into a strange smile.

Speaking of which, when Orochimaru carried out the Konoha Crush plan, he was already a little regretful.

Not only was he unable to keep such a ringleader behind, but even Glasses-kun Kabuto had slipped away at some point.

He originally thought that, because of the change in the plot, he probably wouldn't encounter the two of them for a long time.

Unexpectedly, they came to his door today...

"Of course! Apart from you, no one in the entire ninja world has this qualification! The reason why the Third Hokage was able to recover to his peak condition last time was because of you, Shungetsu-kun!?

Different from the three great summoning lands, a Senjutsu training method suitable for humans. I never thought that it would be created by a young man your age!"

As Orochimaru spoke, a fanatical look appeared on his face.

Hearing this, Tsunade and the others were immediately taken aback, and they couldn't help but turn their heads to look at Liang Yue.

"This news actually leaked. Could it be~ Danzo told you?"

After hearing the other party's words, Liang Yue was also a little surprised.

But thinking about it carefully, it made sense.

Under the veiled hints of Danzo, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado, although the Third Hokage wouldn't necessarily teach them the exact method of breakthrough, he would inevitably reveal some minor details.

And Danzo and Orochimaru originally had some shady connections.

Once the Third Hokage was adamant about not revealing the method of breaking through to the innate realm, these two would inevitably collude secretly again...