Even the participating athletes have the home-field advantage.

But in the end, the location was given to Konoha.

Because in their eyes, Mito Uzumaki had already made a compromise, so they also had to make certain concessions.

Giving the venue to Konoha was a concession from the other Kage.

Now that the core issue has been resolved, all that remains are some other trivial matters.

After discussing these matters, the Five Shadows Conference came to a close, and the shadows from various countries began their return journey.

After the meeting ended, Mito Uzumaki immediately sent her entourage to inform the Konoha ninja on the front lines.

She knew that the war was over for them, and it was time to let them go home.

When the news spread, the ninjas of Konoha were in an uproar.

They hugged each other, and some even cried tears of joy.

At this moment, they can finally put down the fatigue and pressure of war and return to their familiar homeland.

Before long, the news spread throughout Konoha.

The villagers were overjoyed to learn that the war was over and the Konoha ninjas were about to return in triumph.

When Mito Uzumaki returned to Konoha, the streets and alleys were packed with people who came to welcome her.

They waved flags, set off fireworks, and beat drums and gongs, celebrating the moment with great enthusiasm.

Mito Uzumaki, however, felt somewhat unworthy of the honor.

The war was ended thanks to the Konoha ninja who fought to the death.

In Mito Uzumaki's view, she was merely participating in the negotiations as the Hokage.

Uchiha Seiryu was also in the crowd at this time. He could tell what she was thinking just by looking at Uzumaki Mito's expression.

But she never imagined that if it weren't for her exceptional strength and her dominance after becoming Hokage, she would be in trouble.

This war may continue for some time before it ends.

Those who sacrificed themselves during this period were actually all saved by Mito Uzumaki.

In particular, Orochimaru's parents.

Uchiha Seiryu turned his gaze to the side, where Orochimaru was beaming with delight.

He stood among the wounded, revealing a childlike side that Uchiha Seiryu had never seen before.

Chapter 71 Fate is like a boomerang

Snakes are cold-blooded creatures, but even so, they still crave warmth.

This principle is perfectly embodied in Orochimaru.

Orochimaru usually presents himself to the public with a mature and composed image.

But on this special night, he changed his usual image and showed a childlike side he had never shown before.

His face was beaming with a bright smile as he chatted warmly with his parents, as if he wanted to tell them everything that had happened in the past few days.

In the original history, Orochimaru's change began with the death of his parents in that war.

In front of his parents' gravestone, he found the shed skin of a white snake, which is rarely seen.

At this moment, the Third Hokage comforted Orochimaru, saying that his parents had been reborn somewhere.

Therefore, the deaths of his parents and the white snake's molting had a profound impact on Orochimaru.

After that, he always regarded the white snake's molting as a lucky thing, which also laid the foundation for his later snake ninjutsu.

Orochimaru also began his descent into darkness from this point, but deep down, he still retained a sliver of love for life and an expectation for the future.

But Nawaki's death and Danzo's guidance led him completely into darkness.

But now, that kind of thing won't happen anymore.

Orochimaru's parents did not die in the war; he has embarked on a completely different path.

This left Uchiha Seiryu somewhat dazed; he had unknowingly changed so many things.

Uchiha Seiryu eliminated the two menaces right away, which revitalized Konoha.

Even without considering him, given enough time to develop, Konoha could easily take on four opponents at once.

But at that moment, Uchiha Seiryu suddenly noticed that Orochimaru's face was clouded with gloom, and his expression had become extremely ugly.

He couldn't help but feel a little strange, because Orochimaru was usually able to remain calm and composed, and rarely lost control of his emotions like this.

However, to his surprise, Orochimaru's parents were actually comforting him.

But this comfort seemed to have no effect on Orochimaru; instead, his expression grew increasingly grim.

Orochimaru began to look around, seemingly searching for someone.

When his gaze fell on Uchiha Seiryu, his eyes lit up and he jogged over to him.

Orochimaru looked at Uchiha Seiryu as if he were looking at a lifeline, and said with a hint of hope:

"Starflow-kun, I have something I'd like to ask for your help with. I'll agree to any condition as long as you help me."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Seiryu couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

He looked thoughtfully at the location where Orochimaru's parents were.

They were standing among the wounded, looking at them with wry smiles. This made him understand why Orochimaru was so anxious.

As expected, Orochimaru then explained the whole story to Uchiha Seiryu.

It turns out that although his parents did not die in the war, they were poisoned by a new type of toxin from the Sand Ninja.

Although they were fortunate enough to be saved, the toxin drastically reduced their cell lifespan.

In other words, they don't have many years left to live.

Orochimaru's request was that Uchiha Seiryu ask the Senju clan if they had any solutions.

He understood what Orochimaru's request meant, but he also knew that the problem might not be solvable.

If the Senju clan truly possesses the technology to solve the problem of cell lifespan, then their fate can only be either extinction or world unification.

After all, this technology solves the problem of immortality, and if it becomes known, it will make us enemies of the world.

However, the Senju clan has never experienced extinction or world unification, which means they do not possess this technology.

While the Senju clan had no solution, the Uchiha Seiryu clan did have one.

He can seal Orochimaru's parents away, stopping their life countdown.

However, this method only treats the symptoms, not the root cause; once sealed, it is tantamount to death.

However, Uchiha Seiryu felt it necessary to tell Orochimaru about this plan.

Looking at Orochimaru's anxious and helpless eyes, he couldn't help but feel a pang of pity.

He knew that Orochimaru needed a solution to alleviate his anxiety and helplessness, even if it wasn't a long-term solution.

Then, Uchiha Seiryu spoke up:

"Actually, I have a way to help you."

Orochimaru immediately raised his head, looking at Uchiha Seiryu with a glimmer of hope.

Uchiha Seiryu continued:

"It's about sealing them up and putting them into a state of suspended animation. This way, their lives can be prolonged."

After listening, Orochimaru fell into deep thought.

He looked at Uchiha Seiryu with a conflicted expression, feeling a sense of contradiction in his heart.

He knew this plan wasn't a perfect solution, but it was a viable option for the time being.

Finally, Orochimaru bowed deeply and said:

"Thank you very much, Xingliu-kun, but I cannot answer your question right now."

He shook his head with a wry smile, then said:

"I need to discuss this with my parents before I can give you an answer."

Uchiha Seiryu waved his hand dismissively and said:

"It's okay, you don't need to worry so much. Whether or not to use this plan is up to you."

As Uchiha Seiryu watched Orochimaru's departing figure, he couldn't help but feel a strange unease.

He realized that although Orochimaru's fate had changed because of his intervention, some things still seemed to be subject to the dictates of fate.

Now that his parents' cells have been damaged by poisoning, Orochimaru will most likely continue down the path of biological research.

This made Uchiha Seiryu feel that fate was a very mysterious thing.

Who knows, one day your boomerang might come back and hit you right between the eyebrows.

But to say that this kind of thing is truly unchangeable is not necessarily true.

Uchiha Seiryu was certain that as long as he activated his medical abilities, he could definitely repair the damaged cells of Orochimaru's parents.

But the current ability is sufficient; bloodline and Sharingan are the preferred choices for AFK farming.

He's not a saint; what he needs is Orochimaru's future power, not his parents.

Therefore, Uchiha Seiryu would never do something as selfless as this.

Providing a sealing technique was already the best he could do as a friend.

Mito Uzumaki noticed the commotion and gestured to Seiryu Uchiha, telling him to gather at the Hokage Building.

After seeing this, Uchiha Seiryu, though unsure why Uzumaki Mito wanted to see him, nodded in agreement.

Chapter 72 The Ever-Changing Exam

When Uchiha Seiryu arrived at the Hokage Building, Uzumaki Mito had just arrived as well.

The constant travel and the fierce competition in meetings these past few days have left her looking exhausted.

But as soon as she saw Uchiha Seiryu, she became radiant, not wanting him to worry.

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