Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

Like his predecessors such as Tobirama Senju, he grew up amidst war and was only 12 years old.

During the Warring States period, the Senju brothers, including Hashirama and Tobirama, joined the battlefield at the age of seven, and Nawaki's fate was remarkably similar to theirs.

However, most of the Senju brothers died in attacks by other ninja clans, while Nawaki died because he was too reckless.

He recklessly charged into a carefully laid trap on the battlefield and died on the spot, with Orochimaru not even having a chance to save him.

The death of Nawaki had a profound impact on Orochimaru at the time.

In times of war, mere enthusiasm is far from enough; reckless actions can truly cost one's life.

The departure of Rope Tree triggered a series of subsequent consequences.

Both Tsunade and Orochimaru underwent significant psychological changes; Tsunade became depressed and began to fear loss.

Chapter 170 Calling for Dad

In some ways, they even became timid.

Orochimaru, on the other hand, became increasingly indifferent to life, lamenting its fragility while showing a growing disregard for it.

If the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, told Orochimaru the story of the white snake shedding its skin and being reborn when Orochimaru was young, it planted a seed of pursuing immortality in Orochimaru's heart.

Therefore, the death of the rope tree accelerated the germination and growth of this seed, enabling it to flower and bear fruit.

Orochimaru's ability to understand human emotions is increasingly diminishing; in his eyes, everyone is as fleeting as morning dew.

They could disappear from the world at any time, so it's really not worth investing too much emotion in them.

He was determined to surpass the limits of humanity, and for this, he had to abandon human ethical values.

Even Hiruko, who was a time traveler, was deeply affected after Nawaki's death.

He didn't have a deep relationship with Nawaki back then, but he still liked this silly boy very much.

Although her reaction differed from Orochimaru's, Hiruko, who also sought immortality and craved great power, chose to close herself off.

Reduce contact with others, be cautious in your words and actions, and develop yourself in a low-key manner.

Hiruko naturally believed that if there was nothing to care about, there was nothing to lose, and therefore no pain from losing a loved one.

This was the logic of Beiliuhu at that time.

At this moment, Nawaki was standing alive in front of Orochimaru. Orochimaru felt a mix of emotions and was momentarily dazed.

It was as if time had turned back, returning us to that era of war, death, and separation.

In the first half of Orochimaru's life, apart from his two closest friends Tsunade and Jiraiya, everyone else was just a passing cloud to him.

Those so-called female slaves of Beiliuhu were naturally not friends.

Hiruko only relaxed his guard slightly after the Third Shinobi World War ended.

The young Minato Namikaze, the Hokage with his unique charm, entered his life.

She shook his long-closed heart and became one of his few friends.

So he decided to help Minato Namikaze and together change this twisted world.

Of course, it was also Minato Namikaze who was willing to help Hiruko realize Hiruko's dream.

"Orochimaru-sensei, it's so great to meet you here! This place is huge, it's like a maze, I almost got lost."

When Nawaki saw Orochimaru, he was as excited as a child and couldn't help but whine and complain to his teacher.

"How will you be here?"

"Was it Lord Hiruko who resurrected me?"

Looking at the lively Rope Tree in front of him, Orochimaru was filled with emotion, and he subconsciously wanted to stroke Rope Tree's head.

But he had no feeling in his arms, as if they were just two pieces of dead flesh hanging on his shoulders.

He thought again of the Third Hokage who had sealed his hands.

The resentment in my heart intensified.

"By the way, that white-haired uncle seems to be very powerful. But he's amazing; he can even improve Second Grandfather's Impure World Reincarnation technique and revive the dead."

Rope Tree sighed, then quickly added, "He always made me stay in my room and wouldn't let me go home to see my sister."

How could Rope Tree possibly stay quietly in the room? Absolutely not.

Orochimaru couldn't help but laugh at his appearance. "I will let you see Tsunade. She won't keep you imprisoned here forever."

Just stay put during this time.

If you have any requests, you can tell Hiruko. He's your sister's boyfriend, and he won't refuse any reasonable small requests.

Orochimaru looked at the lively and adorable Nawaki in front of him and a rather sunny smile appeared on his face.

If others saw Orochimaru at this moment, they would probably be shocked, because he was completely different from the cold and crazy Orochimaru they remembered.

"Oh, really? Is she my sister's boyfriend?" Rope Tree was clearly shocked by the news, her eyes wide open.

Yes, Hiruko is indeed quite handsome.

Moreover, her sister definitely has a chance to revive herself.

"However... Jiraiya-nii-san still failed after all."

Rope Tree muttered to himself, looking very much like Naruto when he was a child, both of them having a reckless and impulsive personality.

Moreover, under Jiraiya's influence, Nawaki also read a lot of inappropriate books and magazines that were meant for adults.

In some ways, he's like a character straight out of Jiraiya's story, only he hasn't completely shed that naivety and innocence.

At this moment, Uchiha Sasuke, who had been lying in the laboratory corridor convulsing, finally slowly regained his senses.

Sasuke struggled to his feet, pounding the ground with his fists, looking both angry and frustrated.

However, just as he picked up the carelessly discarded Kusanagi sword and turned to cultivate, intending to avenge all the humiliation he had suffered that day once he had mastered the divine skill, a familiar fragrance wafted towards him.

A figure he had been longing for appeared before him, and a warm embrace instantly enveloped him, leaving Sasuke completely stunned.

At the corner, Uchiha Mikoto immediately recognized her youngest son, who had grown up. She rushed over and hugged Sasuke tightly, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Mother……"

Sasuke was tense all over, his face full of an incredulous and surprised smile.

The Kusanagi sword that he had just picked up fell to the ground with a clatter.

Is this a dream or an illusion?

Sasuke trembled all over, held so tenderly in his mother's arms, yet he dared not reach out to hug her back, afraid that it was all an illusion.

He was afraid that if he touched it, this wonderful feeling would disappear, so he could only let his mother hold him like that, while he kept telling himself in his heart.

My mother has already died at the hands of that cruel man; this must be a lie.

But he was also captivated by his mother's tenderness at that moment, and for a time he was somewhat intoxicated by it, just as the saying goes, "It's not the wine that intoxicates, but the person who intoxicates."

If this is a dream, he doesn't want to wake up; if this is an illusion, he's willing to stay here forever.

last of the last.

Amidst his fluctuating emotions, Sasuke Uchiha instantly activated his crimson Sharingan.

After struggling for a long time, he silently said to himself, "Mother, I'm sorry, I haven't taken revenge on that man yet, and I'm not qualified to indulge in this tenderness."

But no matter how hard he tried to break the illusion, it was all in vain; he remained immersed in his mother's warm embrace.

Furthermore, the Sharingan couldn't detect any signs of the mother's disguise.

“Sasuke, you’ve grown up.” Mikoto Uchiha said gently.

Every Uchiha clan member inevitably has a past that is difficult to talk about.

Therefore, Mikoto Uchiha, who was well aware of the characteristics of the Sharingan, did not ask too many questions when her eldest son awakened the Sharingan.

Because she knew it must have been an unpleasant experience, she simply offered her blessings, hoping her son would become stronger.

Now that she sees the adult Sasuke with his eyes now adorned with three tomoe, Mikoto Uchiha knows without a doubt that her son has suffered a lot over the years.

Sasuke must have lost many friends, and those past wounds have always lingered in his heart.

At this moment, Uchiha Mikoto inexplicably revived.

Sasuke was filled with doubt and shock, his mind a mess, and he looked around with distorted eyes, trying to find a flaw in everything.

Seeing this, Sakura quickly said, "Sasuke-kun, it seems that Hiruko-senpai used the Reanimation Jutsu to revive your mother, but I don't know the specifics."

Sakura was trying her best to hide her leg problems; she didn't want Sasuke to know about them, after all, it would be too embarrassing to be beaten to the point of calling him "daddy."

Even though she knew there was no chance for her and Sasuke, she still didn't want him to know that she had been taken advantage of by that bastard.

Sakura wasn't stupid; she had some prior knowledge of forbidden techniques and had focused on studying the Reincarnation Technique developed by Granny Chiyo.

When she brought Mrs. Uchiha Mikoto over, she already had some guesses in her mind.

Sasuke raised an eyebrow, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

With Sakura as his trusted companion, he felt that the person in front of him must be his real mother.

But he also knew that forbidden techniques were never used lightly.

It requires paying a price that is unimaginable to ordinary people, and it usually challenges the bottom line of human ethics and morality.

When forbidden techniques and the resurrection of the dead are mentioned, his first thought is Orochimaru's Impure World Reincarnation technique, which binds the soul of the dead to the body of a living person and cannot be called a true resurrection.

He desperately wanted to find Hiruko and get to the bottom of things, but for now, he cherished the time he spent with his mother and could only postpone his cultivation and the matter of settling scores with Hiruko.

Meanwhile, in a corner, Scorpion watched the touching scene of family reunion, his tone cold yet tinged with sarcasm: "Looks like you've recently changed your ways and started doing charity work."

Hiruko smiled slightly and said, "I'm a kind, sentimental, and weak person by nature, so it's normal for me to do some good deeds occasionally."

Moreover, Mrs. Mikoto was willing to pay the price.

Scorpion glanced at Hiruko with obvious disdain and said, "Heh, maybe, but you're definitely planning something."

Hiruko knew very well that Sasori was a sensitive and aloof genius artist with a keen insight into his surroundings.

He naturally sensed that Hiruko was plotting something.

Hiruko made no attempt to hide his feelings, saying, "Yes, you're right. I do have my own ideas. It's not just about charity. It's not as valuable as a person's genitals."