Ninja World: I'm really a support-type ninja

Orochimaru seemed not to have grasped the double meaning in Hatake Akira's words, "Although I sacrificed one-third of my soul, I also discovered that as long as the soul does not completely dissipate, it will self-repair over time and with the increase of Yin Release chakra."

"At that time, there will be two of me in this world at the same time. Isn't that amazing?"

"It's really amazing. I estimate that by then, you will be arguing about who is the main body, which will lead to a life-or-death struggle between you."

"No, I would never do that to my father!"

Orochimaru remained silent, but Orochimaru Nobu retorted sharply and seriously, "My relationship with my father cannot be denied by your mere speculation!"

"Hehe, you see, right, a wise ruler."

Orochimaru patted Noboru's head again. "He is both me and not me, but ultimately, he is still me. No matter what happens in the future, our two souls can merge into one at any time."

"This……"

Orochimaru's words were somewhat difficult to understand, but Akira Hatake still grasped what Orochimaru was trying to say.

Since the soul can be repaired over time and with the help of Yin Release chakra after it is split.

So in the future, after the split soul is repaired, the two complete souls of the same origin can merge into one under certain circumstances, making Orochimaru's soul twice as strong!

In other words, the more clones one has, the more times the soul splits, and the longer the soul's recovery period lasts...

Orochimaru's soul would then become so powerful that it might even rival Kaguya Otsutsuki's!

Upon closer examination, it became terrifying. Akira Hatake suddenly understood Orochimaru's purpose in wanting the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan and the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan's main branch.

Orochimaru didn't want the eyes or bloodlines of the two races; he wanted to use the characteristics of their bloodlines to quickly restore his split soul.

If that's really the case, Orochimaru's path to godhood through technology might actually be achievable!

Chapter 285 Hiruzen Sarutobi, secretly stirring up trouble. (Please subscribe and vote!)

With a complex mix of thoughts, Akira Hatake left Orochimaru's testing base, and then the scene suddenly shifted.

In the spacious backyard of the Sarutobi clan's residence, Hiruzen Sarutobi was presiding over a meeting.

Although he had already stepped down as Hokage of Konoha, his power had been almost completely undermined by Minato Namikaze.

But even a starved camel is bigger than a horse; since Hiruzen Sarutobi became the Third Hokage, he has cultivated quite a few loyal subordinates.

In addition, Hiruzen Sarutobi is the head of the Sarutobi clan, and the clan follows his lead. This results in Hiruzen Sarutobi being able to mobilize a considerable number of people.

After Akira Hatake was "injured," Hiruzen Sarutobi began to stir and planned to regain his power.

Of course, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't say that to outsiders; he could only use some nice words to cover up his true purpose in instigating the internal strife in Konoha.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi was not senile. Even though Akira Hatake was "injured" and had been put in a wheelchair, there were still two top-tier fighters remaining around Minato Namikaze.

Sakumo Hatake and his son Kakashi Hatake were just as formidable as Akira Hatake.

With Minato Namikaze himself added to the mix, the three of them could form an army and accomplish things that some people wouldn't even dare to imagine.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi needs to wait, to wait for the perfect opportunity to strike.

And today, he has finally gotten this opportunity.

"Everyone, be quiet."

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his arm slightly, and the members of the Sarutobi clan, as well as the former subordinates who had sneaked in, fell silent instantly.

Clearing his throat, Hiruzen Sarutobi began to explain why he had summoned members of the Sarutobi clan and his former subordinates for a meeting today.

"Konoha is no longer the Konoha it used to be..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke in a low voice, and a sorrowful expression appeared on his face at the right time. "The Second Hokage pointed out that the Will of Fire, which I perfected, was wantonly altered by the Fourth Hokage, turning Konoha into a complete war machine."

"This is not the village we want, nor is it the peace we want."

"I acknowledge that the village's strength has grown stronger under the influence of the Fourth Hokage, but behind this strength lies immense danger."

"The new Will of Fire, to put it bluntly, is an ideology that advocates war. When the village becomes powerful enough, war will definitely come again."

"When war comes, sacrifice becomes inevitable."

"Moreover, the sacrifices are two-way; there are those of us, and others who have been dragged into the quagmire of war by the Fourth Boss."

"Everyone has parents, spouses, children, relatives, and friends. If even one person sacrifices their life, the resulting chain reaction will be very, very widespread..."

"Moreover, behind this chain reaction often lies hatred—deep-seated, unforgettable hatred!"

“Once hatred takes root, it will accompany a person throughout their life and even affect their descendants. This is the potential factor that causes war to break out.”

After a pause, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked around, his gaze sweeping over everyone's faces.

Seeing the expressions of approval on everyone's faces, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled with satisfaction.

"The Fourth Hokage was still young. Although he had some older and experienced ninjas to assist him, he still went astray."

After laying the groundwork, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his attention to Minato Namikaze, hoping to achieve his various goals by attacking Minato.

"This misconception is the new fire will he is implementing."

"Of course, the new Will of Fire is not without its merits; I agree with some of its ideas."

"But there's one thing I despise from the bottom of my heart!" Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his right arm, held up a finger and waved it in the air, "The new Will of Fire contains the erroneous idea of ​​advocating war!"

"As I said before, war inevitably involves sacrifice, sacrifice inevitably breeds hatred, and hatred will eventually become the fuse for war!"

"If this continues, the ninja world will inevitably be plunged into a quagmire of war, and our descendants will die tragically in endless slaughter."

Hiruzen Sarutobi lowered his eyes, his voice becoming deep and seductive, as if possessing a bewitching power.

"The village was originally established for the purpose of peace, but after the fourth generation came to power, he completely negated the efforts of several generations. I will absolutely not allow this to happen!"

"I hate war, and I hate those who start wars even more. Although I don't want to admit it, you have all seen the series of events that have happened recently. The Fourth Boss is the culprit who will start a large-scale war in the future!"

"For the sake of a peaceful future for our descendants, I think you should all join me in making the Fourth Hokage reflect on his mistakes!"

"Yes, make the Fourth Hokage reflect on his mistakes!"

"Third Hokage, we will always follow you!"

"Third Hokage, please give the word! We are willing to stand with you for the sake of peace!"

"Third Hokage, we..."

Everyone who came to attend Hiruzen Sarutobi's meeting was full of enthusiasm, and the voices of agreement rose and fell in great numbers.

Hiruzen Sarutobi showed a relieved expression upon hearing this; people's hearts were at ease!

"Okay, everyone, be quiet."

Once everyone had vented their emotions, Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his arm and spoke again.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's prestige was undeniable; with a mere gesture of his hand, the crowd fell silent.

"I understand the urgency in everyone's hearts, because I, like you, am very worried about the future of the village and the entire ninja world."

"But... I have already abdicated."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's words were filled with disappointment, "Now, many things are no longer something I can accomplish by wishful thinking alone. I feel powerless right now..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's emotions quickly touched everyone present, simultaneously reminding them of the unfair treatment they had suffered since Minato Namikaze took the stage.

As the saying goes, "A new emperor brings a new court," and after Minato Namikaze took over, he naturally promoted his subordinates, indirectly or directly pushing Hiruzen Sarutobi's former subordinates out of the center of his circle.

This kind of thing is unavoidable. Although Minato Namikaze tried his best to make up for it, once the cracks appeared, it was simply unrealistic to try to fix them.

Having spent most of his life navigating the power dynamics of Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi's political acumen is clearly far beyond what Minato Namikaze possesses now.

He quickly identified the disagreements and conflicts that would inevitably arise during the transfer of power and seized the opportunity to exploit them.

Seeing the indignant expressions on the faces of the crowd below, Hiruzen Sarutobi's smile widened, and his confidence deepened.

"Don't be discouraged or frustrated, everyone. As long as we unite as one, we can not only get Konoha back on track, but also take back everything we have lost."

"Third Hokage, please give the word, and we will follow you to the very end!"

"Third Hokage, we will definitely follow you!"

"Third Hokage, the new Will of Fire cannot save Konoha, much less the ninja world. The peace of Konoha and the ninja world still depends on you!"

"The Third Hokage..."

The cheers instantly resounded throughout the Sarutobi clan's encampment, creating a considerable commotion, but it wouldn't be difficult for anyone with a keen eye to observe.

but……

"Third Hokage, we've captured an ANBU intelligence ninja. What do you think..."

A Sarutobi clan ninja escorted an ANBU ninja wearing an animal mask to Hiruzen Sarutobi and questioned him.

"Seal his memories and let him go."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, his expression revealing neither joy nor sorrow, only the kind and gentle look unique to his age.

"But just in case..."

“There’s no such thing as ‘what if’,” Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted the Sarutobi clan ninja. “Although he belongs to the Anbu, he is still a member of the village. I can’t hold a grudge against them because of the Fourth Hokage’s momentary lapse in judgment.”

"Yes! I understand."

The Sarutobi clan ninja nodded repeatedly in agreement, their faces filled with admiration for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

It must be said that Hiruzen Sarutobi's actions at this moment earned him even more points, perfectly showcasing his compassionate and generous nature.

But only those familiar with Hiruzen Sarutobi know that he is known for being two-faced, saying one thing to people and another behind their backs.

He subtly waved his hand behind him, and the two former Hokage guard members nodded almost imperceptibly before disappearing into the darkness.

The two missing ninjas were none other than Konoha's special Jonin, Namiashi Raido and Yamashiro Aoba.

The brief incident quickly passed, but it earned Hiruzen Sarutobi a huge boost in popularity and brought the meeting to a climax.

"The Third Hokage is truly kind..."

"Yes, I feel that he is more suitable to be the village's Hokage than the Fourth Hokage. At least the Third Hokage would genuinely consider our needs."

"Who can argue with that? The Fourth Hokage started eliminating dissidents as soon as he took office, and I also heard that he permitted Orochimaru to conduct human experiments!"

"What?! Orochimaru is conducting human experiments?"

"You actually don't know?"

"How would I know? I only have a sinecure right now, how could I be as well-informed as you?"