I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 586 Orochimaru's Invitation!

The Namikaze couple received their permits, left the Hokage's office, and headed to Naramori.

Kushina Uzumaki was initially curious about who the "Three Ninjas Who Came to the Letter" that Shikaku Nara mentioned were.

However, Minato Namikaze, whose thinking speed was even faster, still managed to forcibly take his wife away.

Tsunade would not communicate with the Fourth Hokage in such a traditional way as "letters".

Jiraiya also possessed a summoning beast, a toad, specifically for communicating and interacting with the Konoha government.

So, who else could be the "Three Ninjas Who Send Letters"?

It could only be Orochimaru!

Orochimaru, one of the legendary Sannin who mysteriously left Konoha and disappeared completely before the Fourth Hokage election ceremony began!

Saying.

As of now.

Konoha officials have not explained why Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin, mysteriously disappeared.

Logically speaking...

A big shot like Orochimaru.

Any action taken by the other party, regardless of its magnitude, may cause a reaction and fluctuation throughout Konoha.

Not to mention a major event like "going missing"!

Look at the neighboring Sunagakure village.

The mysterious disappearance of the Third Kazekage threw the entire village into chaos, eventually triggering the Third Shinobi World War.

Orochimaru is one of the legendary Sannin.

Even though his status and position are slightly inferior to that of the Hokage.

However, its overall influence is only slightly weaker than that of "Shadow".

However, Orochimaru's "mysterious disappearance" lasted for several years, and the Konoha authorities never made any statement.

It makes it seem like Orochimaru wasn't a Konoha ninja at all.

But you should know.

Until the Fourth Hokage election ceremony began.

Orochimaru is one of the strongest contenders for the Fourth Hokage's throne!

If it weren't for the fact that Konoha officials had never issued a "kill order" or "wanted order" for Orochimaru...

Many people even believe that Orochimaru has secretly betrayed the village!

Because of the inexplicable loss of contact, especially for a very long period of time.

In the ninja profession, this behavior is almost synonymous with "defection"!

all in all.

In the eyes of those who are interested, anything related to Orochimaru in the village is now extremely sensitive.

If you can avoid provoking someone, then don't.

Minato Namikaze chose to resign and leave for this very reason.

Once the door to the Hokage's office was completely closed.

Nara Rinka finally let out a lazy yawn.

"What did Orochimaru say in the letter?"

Nara Rinkachi also immediately figured out the identity of the letter writer.

This kind of reasoning was not difficult for him.

Nara Ranka was just a little curious about why the other party had suddenly contacted Konoha.

"Is he planning to start a 'Chunin Exams' with the village?"

Then, what about launching the so-called "Konoha Crush Plan" in Konoha?

And use this as a pretext to exact revenge on Nara Rinka?

"The Chunin Exams?"

Nara Shikaku looked slightly confused, completely unable to keep up with the Fourth Hokage's train of thought.

Why did you suddenly think of this?

"Furthermore, although the village hasn't issued a public statement, Orochimaru now... is practically a traitor, isn't he?"

As the "Executive Vice Hokage," Nara Shikaku knew exactly what horrific things Orochimaru had done back then.

He desecrated the remains of the first generation and assassinated his fellow villagers.

Either of these two points would be considered a "death sentence" for a Konoha ninja!

On the contrary, "human experimentation" is not a big deal, because "the second generation also did it."

As the Second Hokage, who was able to research and develop a forbidden technique against humanity like the Impure World Reincarnation.

Surely no one would think that Tobirama Senju was a naive and innocent person who didn't understand human experimentation?

However, "desecrating the remains of the first generation" and "assassinating fellow villagers" are indeed unforgivable crimes!

Out of respect for Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsunade, and others, Orochimaru was not given the prestigious title of "S-rank rogue ninja" by Konoha.

However, the Konoha high-ranking officials who had access to information about Orochimaru all knew that this legendary Sannin had already effectively betrayed the village.

"As a rogue ninja, even a rogue ninja who doesn't make it public."

Nara Shikaku looked at Nara Ranka with considerable confusion.

"What qualifications, what ability, what power does Orochimaru have to join forces with our village to conduct the Chunin Exams?"

"Who says it can't be done?"

Nara Lan Gui smiled.

"For example, Orochimaru suddenly assassinated the Kazekage, then switched places with him, and then called for the Chunin Exams in the Kazekage's name."

"What you're saying is getting more and more outrageous..."

Nara Shikaku's lips twitched, and he ignored the boring topic.

Although the Third Kazekage was assassinated.

But surely the Fourth Kazekage couldn't have been assassinated, could he?

Besides, where would Orochimaru get the ability to assassinate the Fourth Kazekage?

He doesn't even have hands!

"Orochimaru's letter is rather...strange."

Nara Shikaku handed over the scroll in his hand and spoke slowly.

"In his letter, he invited the Fourth Hokage and Lady Tsunade to meet and talk in the forest outside Kikyo Castle."

"As for the content of the talks, Orochimaru did not elaborate in the letter; he only extended an invitation."

Nara Rinka releases the [Shadow Gathering Technique], manipulating shadow tentacles to take the scroll that is covered in a lot of slippery slime.

"interesting."

Nara Rinka quickly skimmed through the scroll's contents, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"That's really interesting."

I remember it was in Konoha 50 years ago.

Tsunade also used an invitation to "invite" Orochimaru to the forest outside Kikyo Castle.

then.

Orochimaru then suffered a double whammy from Nara Rinka and Tsunade.

Not only were his hands broken, but his dream of becoming the Fourth Hokage was also completely shattered.

That night, Orochimaru fled Konoha and the Land of Fire in a sorry state, like a broken-backed dog.

And at this very moment.

Just like that time and that moment.

There is ample reason to believe that Nara has taken on the role of the laurel tree.

Orochimaru specifically invited him to meet Tsunade, and even arranged for the meeting place to be in the forest outside Kikyo Castle.

There must be some special reason behind it!

perhaps.

The other party just wanted to use this meeting as an opportunity to take revenge for the loss of his hand!

Nara Shikaku only knew that Orochimaru had left the village, but he was unaware of the tragic experiences Orochimaru had endured.

Upon hearing Nara Rinka's words, he couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Fourth Hokage, are you planning to accept Orochimaru's invitation?"

At this point, Nara Shikaku added another sentence.

"Perhaps that's being overly cautious, but should I send people to lie in ambush outside Kikyō Castle beforehand?"

A battle between ninjas.

"Unexpected encounters" and "deliberate ambushes".

The combat advantages these two face are on two completely different levels.

Konoha has gathered a great deal of information about Orochimaru's personal abilities, both openly and secretly.

Based on this intelligence, we should specifically arrange for some ninjas to ambush Orochimaru.

Even if they only send Jonin and Chunin, it would be enough to give Orochimaru a hard time.

Of course, this achievement was only possible because Orochimaru's personal abilities had not been "updated".

"There's no need."

Nara Ranka shook his head, manipulating the shadow tentacles to toss the scroll aside.

Orochimaru had arranged to meet three days later.

Three days is enough time for the Konoha ninja squads to make extensive preparations for an ambush.

but.

Nara Rinkazu truly felt that such trouble was unnecessary.

It was just Orochimaru.

It's not worth going to such lengths.

It's the fourth watch today.

First update.

(End of this chapter)