Hokage: Starting With Uzumaki Kushina

After Chiba and Uzumaki Kushina separated, Chiba returned to Orochimaru's base.

Orochimaru is also packing up things in the base.

Seeing Qianyu coming back, Orochimaru put down the things in his hands, curled up the corner of his mouth, and asked teasingly: "Why don't you stay with Kushina for a little longer?"

Qianyu blushed: "Konoha is not very safe recently, so I sent her home early."

Orochimaru continued to pack his things, and then asked casually: "Really? Have you made a decision?"

Qianyu asked doubtfully: "Decision?"

Orochimaru replied: "I guess you already know the purpose of Kushina coming to Konoha. You have no other friends. You will work so hard to become stronger. I think most of the reasons are also for Kushina, right?

Konoha wants Kushina to become Nine Tails Jinchūriki. Based on your attitude towards Master Mito, I think you should be very resistant to this decision. After all, I am also your teacher, and I can guess what you think.

Then you also have to make a choice, whether to let Kushina become Nine Tails Jinchūriki, or find a way to prevent Kushina from becoming Nine Tails Jinchūriki.

You have to make this decision early. Mito-sama's health is getting worse day by day. If it's a done deal, you can't change anything even if you resist this decision. "

Chiba stared at Orochimaru and was silent for a long time.

Orochimaru seemed not to notice Chiha's eyes and continued to pack his things.

After a long time, Qianyu asked faintly: "Teacher Orochimaru, I don't understand. You know that sooner or later I will leave Konoha, a place that I regard as a prison, so why are you trying so hard to train me?

Obviously when I leave Konoha, Orochimaru-sensei, you and I may become enemies. "

Orochimaru looked at Qianyu and chuckled: "Qianyu, I thought you would understand me."

Qianyu's breath hitched.

Indeed, he knew where Orochimaru would go in the future.

But the current Orochimaru Chiba really can't understand it. It stands to reason that Orochimaru has worked so hard to make suggestions for Konoha. In Chiba's opinion, the current Orochimaru should be devoted to Konoha.

Orochimaru's snake eyes looked at Qianyu and said: "To me, the will of fire and the like are not important, they are existences that can be abandoned at any time.

Because in my opinion, these things will constrain me and make me unable to do some things.

Human life is too short, and being timid because of these things is a waste of your time.

But this kind of thing does not mean that you can just abandon it. Both I and you need an identity to survive in this ninja world, right? "

Chiba asked: "So... Mr. Orochimaru, will you help me?"

Orochimaru shook his head: "I can tell you clearly that if it is just as a master and apprentice, no, but if you can pay a benefit that makes my heart beat, then we can cooperate as a collaborator."

A smile appeared on Qianyu's lips: "Teacher Orochimaru, I can tell you clearly that my decision has been made long ago and I have already thought of a way. I also hope that in the future, I can work with Teacher Orochimaru as a collaborator. cooperation.”

Orochimaru said with a smile: "Then I look forward to that day coming. However, Kushina, as the second candidate for Nine Tails Jinchūriki, is very important to Konoha. I am curious what method you think of?"

Qianyu's eyes flashed: "Now that Master Mito is still alive, Kushina is just a candidate for the spare container. Konoha is interested in Kushina's special physique as a spare container for the Uzumaki clan. Sometimes, Kushina is the spare vessel for the Uzumaki clan. Wouldn’t it be nice to have one more?”

Orochimaru said in surprise: "Oh? It seems that you have found the missing members of the Uzumaki clan."

Qian Yu shook his head and said, "No, I haven't found it yet, but I have clues. I believe that if I look carefully, I will be able to find it."

Orochimaru suddenly asked: "What if I can't find it?"

After Qianyu pondered for a while, he replied seriously: "Then it depends on my strength at that time."

Orochimaru looked at Qianyu and couldn't stop the smile on his face: "You are really determined, Qianyu."

Qianyu said solemnly: "But I believe that that moment will not come so early. I still have time. I just need to improve my strength now. Things in the future will naturally develop in the future, and by then , I will definitely think of more ways.”

Orochimaru agreed: "It is true, the more your strength increases, the more choices you will have.

Chiba, you are very smart, and your strength is getting stronger and stronger. The memories of the three Cloud Shinobi have been analyzed. Two special Jōnin, one Jōnin, and the three ninjas disguised as pirates were sent by Kirigakure. The spies to explore the Kingdom of Fire have also been recruited.

With such a feat, it is no surprise that you will be a Chūnin from tomorrow on. If it weren't for the fact that it is not yet wartime, you might already be a special Jōnin or Jōnin. "

Qianyu was not surprised that he could become a Chūnin.

Because just to be promoted, he planned to capture the three Kirigakure spies alive and bring back the heads of the three Cloud Shinobi Village ninjas.

"Okay, let's have a good rest tonight. After we go to the battlefield in Yu Country, we won't have time to have a good rest."

"Yes, Orochimaru-sensei."

Chiba said goodbye to Orochimaru and returned to her room.

Lying on the bed, Chiba recalled the conversation she had just had with Orochimaru.

The conversation between him and Orochimaru was already a small showdown.

Chiba is now very sure that Orochimaru has begun to develop the Immortality Technique by any means necessary.

In this case, Chiba doesn't need to worry about Orochimaru anymore.

It can be said that now he and Orochimaru are on the same rope.

The next day.

Before dawn, Chiba and Orochimaru went to find Sarutobi Hiruzen, and as expected, Sarutobi Hiruzen awarded Chiba the title of Chūnin.

After Sarutobi Hiruzen confessed a few words to Orochimaru, Chiba and Orochimaru went to the gate of Konoha to prepare to leave the Country of Fire and go to the Country of Yu.

In front of the gate of Konoha, Qianyu saw someone who was expected but unexpected.

Uzumaki Kushina.

Qianyu walked up to Uzumaki Kushina and rubbed Uzumaki Kushina's cheeks which were slightly red due to the cold in the early morning.

"Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

"I can't sleep when I think about Qianyu that you will be going to the Kingdom of the River for a long time, and I also want to see you off."

"Don't worry about me, and I will write a letter and ask my snake to bring it to you. When you miss me, you can also ask the snake that comes to you to bring the letter to me."

Uzumaki Kushina stretched out her little finger: "Then it's a deal!"

Qianyu hooked Uzumaki Kushina's little finger: "Ah, it's agreed!"

After Chiba said goodbye to Uzumaki Kushina, she and Orochimaru set out on the battlefield to Yuno Kushina.