Ninja at the top of the food chain

Chapter 113 Purpose
Orochimaru smiled, Xu saw that Lei Luo couldn't rub the sand in his eyes, so he simply spread his hands and said: "Forget it, I have something to say..."

After pondering for a moment, Orochimaru's face became a bit serious, and he directly stated his purpose: "Lei Luo, I want to form a team with you, so let's take this as a meeting gift."

"And..." Orochimaru showed an expression that I understand, and pointed out: "I have already reported your situation to Elder Menyan, you will definitely be interested in that reward!"

Orochimaru's purpose was completely beyond Lei Luo's expectations, which also caused the atmosphere in the field to be silent for a second or two.

Lei Luo opened his mouth in surprise, but before he could say anything, Zilai couldn't hold back:
"Hey! Orochimaru!"

"If you team up with Lei Luo, what should Rosuke do? Have you forgotten Tsunade's instructions at the time?"

Jiraiya had an angry expression on his face. Obviously, his indifferent look just now was just a cover-up, but he had been eavesdropping on the conversation between Lei Luo and Dashemaru.

Orochimaru didn't look back at Jiraiya, as if ignoring the other party's opinion, he just looked at Lei Luo intently.

But a few seconds later, even though his back was still facing Jiraiya, Orochimaru gave a reply:
"Rope Tree can be transferred to your team or Tsunade's team, as long as you have a vacant spot, I think Tsunade will find a way."

Orochimaru's tone seemed a little casual, he seemed to be thinking about Naoki's problem, but Lei Luo could see the irritability vaguely appearing in his expression.

It's a pity that Jilai couldn't see the expression of Orochimaru anymore.

"I also have my own pursuit. It is impossible to play ninja games with a group of children every day." Orochimaru continued, revealing a little truth this time.

This mission with Lei Luo made Orochimaru deeply aware of the fact that he is still very weak.

Even if he didn't want to admit it, but without Lei Luo, Orochimaru estimated that he would have died at least twice: once at the hands of the sea snake, and once at the siege of the rain ninjas.

This cruel fact immediately woke up Orochimaru, who had been indulging in the "halo of genius" all day long.

Because of this, Orochimaru is no longer willing to waste time: no matter how lofty a dream you have, if you want to realize it, strong power is essential.

Orochimaru wants to become stronger, because he believes that his current level is not enough, far from enough.

Therefore, forming a team with Lei Luo, carrying out difficult tasks together, and seeking breakthroughs at the critical moment of life and death is undoubtedly the most efficient method.

Just like this mission: facing danger twice and finally surviving, Orochimaru truly experienced his own growth.

From another point of view, why not have a master who can save lives at a critical moment and hone his actual combat skills?

Because of this, Orochimaru's next sentence directly dispelled all Jiraiya's thoughts, which can be called merciless:
"I have been able to take the rope tree for such a long time, and it is already very face-saving for Tsunade. You better not make it difficult for me."

"You!" Jiraiya stretched out his hand tremblingly, pointed his index finger at Orochimaru, and roared incessantly:
"Oshemaru, why don't you show your face!"

"The fact that Tsunade can hand over the rope tree to you shows her trust in you!"

"How long has it been? Are you going to quit? Are you going to repay her like this?"

Jiraiya questioned him like a cannonball, seemingly trying to defend Tsunade, but even Lei Luo, who was watching the excitement next to him, felt a strong "sour smell".

A cold light flashed in Orochimaru's eyes, obviously irritated by Jiraiya's "unreasonable trouble".

Not everyone is interested in Tsunade, at least Orochimaru doesn't have the slightest feeling for Tsunade, so naturally he can't understand Jiraiya's mentality of a "flower protector".

Therefore, Orochimaru directly launched a counterattack.

I saw him first pretending to chuckle, and then sarcastically and flatly said:

"Ji Lai Ye, to say you are stupid is to flatter you."

"You work so hard to complain for Tsunade, do people remember you better?"

After speaking the above words slowly, Orochimaru didn't seem to think it was enough, so he added another knife at the end:

"I advise you, it's better to change your crush honestly, and don't make yourself out of people all day long."

Every day I look down and don't look up, Ziraiya's little thought, Orochimaru has already seen things clearly, but usually I don't bother to say it.

Now that Jiraiya wants to be stubborn, Oshemaru doesn't mind arguing with the other party, let's see who can speak up in the end?

The privacy in my heart was exposed by Lei Luo and Orochi on the spot one after another today, and was even used by Orochimaru to ridicule him, Zilai couldn't help it.

Standing up suddenly, Zilai walked towards Dashewan without saying a word. Looking at it, he felt that he couldn't talk about it, and a "more intense" debate was about to take place.

Lei Luo was sitting on the bed, watching Jiraiya and Orochimaru's "interaction" with great interest, but unexpectedly, the conflict was about to escalate, so he quickly scolded loudly:
"Hey! I told you, you have to fight out!"

After all, this is Lei Luo's residence, and there are many ninjutsu scrolls piled up around it. A few ninjutsu scrolls are likely to be completely destroyed.

The most important thing is that he hasn't finished reading some of them yet.

Jilai also ignored Lei Luo's warning at all, and walked straight forward, looking like he was going to grab Da Shemaru's collar, but unexpectedly received a punch in the face.

bump!
Sudden heavy blow to the face, Ji Lai also felt dizzy for a moment, and sat down on the ground, not recovering for a long time.

Orochimaru leisurely withdrew his hand, bent his arms slightly, put his clenched fist in front of his chest, and said condescendingly to Zilai:
"Dizzy with anger?"

"But you seem to have forgotten the gap between you and me."

Seeing that Orochimaru had subdued Jiraiya, Lei Luo also heaved a sigh of relief quietly, the gray light in his eyes subsided, it turned out that he was ready to do it just now.

He frowned and glanced at Jiraiya, especially on the opponent's cheek, where the red and purple fist print stayed for a while, even with Lei Luo's ferocity, he couldn't help but feel that Orochimaru's attack was ruthless.

This can be said to be out of phase.

Jiraiya seemed to be still in a "confused" state, covering his cheek with his left hand and supporting the ground with his right hand, staring blankly at Orochimaru.

Lei Luo judged that Jilai must have been beaten and forced, and he had lost his fighting power in a short period of time, so he immediately retracted his gaze and refocused on Dashewan.

After a little deliberation on his wording, Lei Luo said in a deep voice, "Although I really want to see the "reward" you mentioned, but Orochimaru, there is one thing you need to be clear about..."

After pausing for a moment, Lei Luo narrowed his eyes slightly, and his attitude was imperceptibly serious:

"The choice of who to team up with is not in my hands."

"So, even if I accept your kindness, I'm afraid I can't guarantee that your goal will be achieved."

Lei Luo didn't say it clearly, he believed that Orochimaru could understand what he meant.

"Is it Danzo?" Orochimaru answered as if he had expected it, and then resumed his calm look, smiling:
"I can get through the relationship over there, as long as there is no problem on your side."

Seeing this, Lei Luo didn't say anything more, anyway, it didn't matter who he formed a team with, as long as his teammates didn't hold him back.

In this joint operation with Orochimaru, Lei Luo also silently took the opponent's performance into his eyes:

Although Orochimaru's hard power is lacking, and he always likes to keep his hand in doing things, but he can obey his own command and execute orders without hesitation, which still has merits.

Compared with those rigid Genin, Orochimaru undoubtedly far surpassed that group of people in terms of strength, potential, and IQ.

Lei Luo didn't reject Da She Wan as a member of his team, not to mention that the other party showed "sincerity", Lei Luo had no reason to refuse.

However, the primary and secondary relationship after the formation of the team must be clarified, which must not be ambiguous.

Therefore, Lei Luo made his request straightforward.

"Don't worry." Orochimaru smiled, and later said with a little emotion: "Your performance in the mission before, to be honest, I was a little surprised."

"I have no dissatisfaction with handing over the command to you."

The last bit of doubt dissipated, and Lei Luo walked down from the bed. He picked up the cloak that was thrown on the ground, frowned, and put it on his body.

"Let's go, let's go find Mitomon Yan."

"I want to see what rewards he can give."

After saying that, Lei Luo walked out of the tent.

Orochimaru was about to follow, but suddenly a deep voice came from behind:

"Oshemaru, what is your purpose?"

It was Jiraiya, he still didn't get up from the ground, but just maintained a half-lying posture, slowly wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth with his palm, his eyes were full of gloomy and puzzled.

This kind of expression is rare in Jiraiya.

Jilai is not a fool, even if he was before, he woke up after being punched.

Therefore, he quickly realized that the decision Orochimaru made today seemed to be different from any previous one.

That feeling is indescribable even for a while.

"Hehe." Orochimaru chuckled, temporarily stopped in his tracks, turned his head sideways, and looked down at Jiraiya from the corner of his eyes.

The light from outside the door shone in, making Orochimaru's figure a little blurry, only the pair of vertical pupils seemed to be emitting an extremely dazzling brilliance.

"My goal is simple, to become stronger."

Although the other party only showed the corner of his eyes, Jiraiya still read Orochimaru's firm will and determination not to regret from the change in his expression.

But this made Zilai even more puzzled: "Why? Will following Lei Luo make you stronger?"

"What's the point of this?"

Not learning new ninjutsu, not doing a new round of physical training, not even expending energy to enrich knowledge...

Instead, team up with a root ninja who is not easy to mess with at first glance, what is Orochimaru planning?
It is also difficult to understand.

Orochimaru turned his head and was silent for a while, leaving Jiraiya with a dark back.

He didn't bother to explain anything, but instead answered the question:

"If you want to gain power, you must pay a price."

"I just grab it decisively when I see an opportunity."

After the words fell, Orochimaru's back gradually faded away, and soon disappeared from Jiraiya's sight.

Jiraiya struggled to stand up from the ground, gasped for a moment, and muttered to himself: "So did Tsunade, so did Orochimaru, what happened to you?"

What are you guys thinking about?
In the end, it's like this every time, and in the end only I don't understand anything...

Jiraiya gave a wry smile, raised his hand and rubbed the side of his face that had begun to swell, and kept thinking about Naoki in his heart.

Jiraiya also has feelings for Nawaki. Even if the identity of Tsunade's younger brother is excluded, the character of the other party is very suitable for him.

If Orochimaru wants to form a team with Lei Luo, he will inevitably disband his existing team, and all the members will be placed in other teams one after another, which is a common practice.

Although these two people belong to different "departments" and are both extremely powerful, the possibility of getting together is extremely low, because strictly speaking, this situation is a "waste of resources".

But there are exceptions to everything, and Jiraiya has an intuition that Orochimaru can do this. Although he doesn't know the connection between Orochimaru and Danzo, let alone the hidden actions of the high-level people, he just has this feeling.

In this case, Zilai also had to consider how to arrange the rope tree's whereabouts.

"Why don't you tell Tsunade again?"

(End of this chapter)