Comparison of the two Hokage: Both ninja worlds are devastated.

Chapter 126 Orochimaru's Tears

“I knew this day would come sooner or later,”

It has to be said, Hiruzen Sarutobi's acting skills are truly impressive.

It influences people subtly and silently, without revealing any flaws, making it seem almost real.

He sighed,

Then he gently closed his eyes, revealing a confident expression, even with a slight smile.

He appeared calm and composed.

The Book of Master Guigu contains some content on the art of rulership.

The most powerful part is about psychological warfare.

Just like Cao Cao's cunning, Liu Bei's benevolence, or even Shangyuan Siming's "truthfulness," these are all tactics used to win people's hearts.

It can kill without leaving a trace; it is the most powerful technique among the arts of emperors.

Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't read Guiguzi, but some of his ideas were interconnected.

His many years as Hokage had given him a vague understanding of the matter.

Even though he was terrified inside, he didn't show it on his face at all.

As he spoke, his aged, cloudy eyes suddenly turned incredibly ferocious.

His pupils contracted sharply, but his eyes widened to a bulge.

His facial muscles tightened instantly, and his expression, which had been relaxed, became extremely sharp.

All of this was transformed in the blink of an eye during the brief pause between the two sentences.

Then, he uttered the second half of the sentence.

"However, taking my head off won't be so easy."

Unfortunately, his tricks...

Whether the first half of the statement is deliberately obfuscated or the second half is a forced intimidation,

For a seasoned warrior like Orochimaru, it was nothing but a joke.

Orochimaru's lips curled slightly upwards.

The teacher's attitude did not instill any fear or hesitation in him.

Some of my thoughts and my confidence in them have only become stronger.

Such a corrupt and arrogant Hokage, who still thought he could control and manipulate everything, was better off dead.

He chuckled and said:

"I should have told you that it would have been better to determine who the fifth generation is as soon as possible, because the third generation, which is you, is going to die here."

That's all.

Orochimaru wanted to burst into laughter.

But his lips trembled slightly, and the smile on his face vanished abruptly.

A glistening tear welled up in her eyes.

No matter how resolute their words may be,

In the end, there will still be some reluctance in my heart.

To the person in front of me, and to the village beneath my feet.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi,

Seeing his disciple's attitude, he must have hatched some scheme in his mind, for he began to feel smug again.

He smiled and said:

"Are you so happy you're crying? Or are you feeling a little sad about killing your master?"

"no……"

Hear this,

Orochimaru's expression froze instantly.

He wouldn't let himself lose under these circumstances, not even in a verbal exchange.

Moreover, since they've already come to this realization, putting on this sentimental act feels a bit out of place.

The word "deny" was uttered.

Orochimaru suddenly swung his kunai, forcefully piercing his own palm.

Blood spurted out, and excruciating pain violently stimulated the nerves.

He, however, yawned contentedly, letting out a long series of yawns:

"I've been so sleepy since just now, but I'm finally awake now."

Having said that, he surprisingly released Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had already been successfully taken hostage.

He turned around and started walking forward.

Although they could have launched a sneak attack, they chose to take someone hostage, and even after successfully taking someone hostage, they opted for a fair fight.

This is a gentleness unique to Orochimaru.

They wanted to kill their teacher, but they didn't want him to die in such a humiliating way.

I hope he dies on the battlefield as a hero, protecting the village, and embodying the Will of Fire he often spoke of.

To leave this world with dignity.

Instead of dying of old age in a hospital bed, or dying in a way that was almost a joke, like the Fourth Kazekage he impersonated.

Furthermore, as a student and disciple, he also wanted to learn from his teacher.

This is the last time I'll ask for your advice.

Watching Orochimaru pierce his palm, he turned away without a second thought, intending for a fair fight.

This unusual movement, and that familiar, almost manic style,

Not only did Hiruzen Sarutobi's plan to play the emotional card fail before it even began,

This also made Renxiong fully understand,

His disciple had truly made up his mind.

For the first time since the beginning, a hint of emotion finally appeared on his face.

He could only sigh to himself:

"I knew it would be like this."

However, life is different from other things; it cannot be given up so easily.

When his emotional appeal failed, Hiruzen Sarutobi tried to persuade him from other angles:

“I know you’re not a man who acts out of hatred; you have neither purpose nor motive…”

However, he was rudely interrupted by Orochimaru before he could finish his sentence.

"Yes, but there is a purpose. If I had to say, it's because seeing things that move is interesting, while being still is boring, right?"

A windmill that never turns, while it can sometimes brighten your mood, is basically not worth looking at again.

Now, I want to use the winds of [Destroying Konoha] to make the windmill start turning again.

Orochimaru ripped off the Kazekage hat he was wearing on his head.

I turned around to face my teacher, who was now a figure from the past.

All that remained on his face was extreme excitement.

His words just now were a complete expression of his true feelings.

From this moment on, earnestly seek guidance from your teacher.

Orochimaru thought to himself, then licked the corner of his mouth with his signature move.

Excitedly said:

"I can fight you again."

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Author's Note: All the dialogue above is taken directly from the original anime text, without any changes or additional processing.

In the original work, Orochimaru's description of the "windmill" appears three times.

The first time he said Konoha needed a breath of fresh air, and the second time he said he wanted to become that wind, spinning a windmill, which meant becoming Hokage.

The third time is now.

Although he didn't become Hokage, he got the windmill turning again in a different way.

Some people say Orochimaru was redeemed later on.

But actually, anyone who understands Naruto knows that Orochimaru never turned evil.

It's just that his love was too intense and too special, making it difficult for most people to understand.

This scene was originally supposed to appear in the comparison with Orochimaru.

However, the original Jiraiya's storyline was too bland, and the author was never able to create the atmosphere and feeling he wanted.

Jiraiya had no idea that Danzo was responsible for Yahiko's death, and he wasn't even present when Minato died.

Tsunade is possible, but it's already been written.

Naruto might be a good candidate for a story.

But as the protagonist of the original work, he will definitely be featured prominently later on, so we can't reveal too much about him in the early stages.

After considering everything, there wasn't even a climax in the end.