Konoha: Archers of the Hyuga family

Wake up in the lounge.

The lights went out at some point, and it was pitch black when I opened my eyes.

Hinata Kumokawa stared at the darkness for a few seconds, with only the thumping of his own heartbeat in his ears.

After taking a few deep breaths, he got up from the bed, put on a white coat, put the scroll on his back and walked out of the lounge. He glanced at the root tissue ninja guarding the laboratory at the end of the corridor and strode over.

Without eye contact, the ninja wearing a mask with a pattern of grass leaves opened the door, just like he opened the door for Orochimaru yesterday.

I have to say, the service attitude is excellent.

Although it seems that he is not the same person as last night, he seems to be working in two shifts...

Orochimaru is in the laboratory.

Although I don't know if he had any rest at night, his energy level was the same as last night.

"Morning teacher~"

"Oh, you're awake. It's ten past eight now. Wait a moment. I'll be ready soon. I'll go out for breakfast later."

Orochimaru turned to look at him and continued to hold the microscope-like instrument to observe a drop of blood. Then he sucked up a drop of translucent solution and dropped it on the blood, waiting for the two liquids to mix.

Hinata Kumokawa took a special look at the child from yesterday.

Fortunately, still alive.

Orochimaru's target today is not him, but the ice escape ninja in the corner. He is now lying half-dead on the operating table, his hands and feet are firmly fixed, and there is a thin tube for blood extraction connected to his wrist. Continuously transport blood to a piece of glass container...

It seemed that the experiment was not going well, Orochimaru let out a long sigh.

Glancing at the container, he saw that the blood was almost below the engraved line, so he began to clean up the experimental table, pulled out the blood vessel from the man's wrist, hung it back on the bracket on the round table, connected various tubes, and poured in nutrient solution .

Taking a look at Hinata Kumikawa who was waiting nearby, he randomly took off his white coat, shook it out and laid it flat on the back of the chair aside.

"Just go out and wear normal clothes."

"Ah."

Hinata Kunchuan also quickly took off his outer robe, arranged it slightly and tucked it into his arms, then put it in his lounge after going out.

Following Orochimaru back to the ground through the passage he entered last night, when he looked up at the exit, he could see the head sculptures of the three Hokages.

To be honest, it's quite ironic...

Step out of the passage and face the sun.

Orochimaru frowned and took out two scrolls from his arms.

"This is a record of the training methods of Chakra Scalpel and Palm Immortal Technique. Although the experiment is indeed time-sensitive, it does not mean that there is no opportunity to practice. There are some experimental subjects that you can use to practice... Also, is there anything else you want to learn? ?”

"I want to learn... the shuriken shadow clone technique."

"Oh, the ninjutsu created by Sarutobi-sensei... No problem, but let's master the first two first. After all, it is an A-level ninjutsu, and it is not so easy to use it skillfully."

"clear."

"Also, which breakfast restaurant in the village has a better breakfast? Do you have any recommendations? Yunchuan?"

"...Porpoise croquettes, his soy milk tastes good, Orochimaru-sensei."

Hinata Kumikawa has always been casual about it. When he eats breakfast, he only looks at the price and distance from the current location. Except for the croquette shop at home, he has never been to other places...

"It sounds like the oil is heavier."

Orochimaru touched his chin, seeming a little repelled.

"Teacher, do you have any recommendations?"

"...Forget it, let's go eat croquettes."

This involves his knowledge blind spot.

Orochimaru has not eaten out for many years, and the last time he ate barbecue was thanks to Hikai Kumikawa. If he hadn't gone to find him, Orochimaru might have stayed in the laboratory with Hyōnyōmaru in his arms until the end of the experiment.

I have no choice but to become addicted to science and forget about food and sleep.

In a sense, there are some similarities between the two...

……

The meat pie shop is not far from the master's ninja shop.

After buying the meat pie, Orochimaru deliberately took Hinata Kumikawa to the door of Zaotianye's ninja tool shop, and went in to pick out ninja tools.

The old lady raised her head, glanced at Orochimaru and Hinata Kumikawa behind him, and suddenly showed a kind smile.

Hinata Kumokawa said hello immediately.

"Good morning, master~"

A teacher with a special status, a genuine master.

I don’t know why, Hinata Kumokawa is a little nervous...

"Haha...Yumokawa is also early~"

The old lady greeted Hinata Kumikawa with a smile and looked at Orochimaru.

"It's been a while since Orochimaru-sama and I~"

"Senior's life is really comfortable~"

Orochimaru also smiled and bowed his head slightly to show respect.

The old lady was considered a ninja at the same time as the third generation, and her strength was beyond doubt. She once served as Mito-sama's bodyguard.

At least on the surface of respect, Orochimaru did a good job.

"Kumokawa is indeed a child with extraordinary talents, and he is definitely a rare genius in the Hyuga clan... But the role of talent is always limited. No matter how good a ninja seedling is, he still needs a good mentor. Orochimaru-sama, please give me more Take the trouble.”

"Of course, he is my only student..."

Orochimaru picked up the ninja sword hanging on the wall, fiddled with it a few times in his hands, and then put the sword back into its sheath.

"I heard that senior has collected many unique ninja tools. It seems that the authentic Kusanagi sword is in your hands. I wonder if you can open your eyes?"

"Kusanagi Sword... Ha, there are indeed two imitations, but I have never seen the original one. I spent so many years looking for the real Kusanagi Sword and still couldn't find any clues... I was disappointed by Orochimaru-sama."

"Even if it's an imitation from a senior, I still want to feast my eyes on it."

"Sure enough, I don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything~"

The old lady put down her book, stood up from her chair, turned and walked into the house behind the shop.

Orochimaru did not follow.

Waiting silently in the store.

Hinata Kumokawa, on the other hand, held half of the uneaten croquette, stuffed it into his stomach with all his strength, then opened the chakra scalpel scroll that Orochimaru had just given him, and began to study seriously.

As a roll king, rolls are regardless of time and place.

"Kumokawa-kun!"

A familiar call.

Hinata Kumokawa closed the scroll and turned to look over.

It's Lin.

This little girl was carrying a small backpack and was running along without knowing where she was going.

"Morning, Lin."

"Is this... Lord Orochimaru!"

Nohara Lin trotted up to Hinata Kumawa, glanced at Orochimaru, and asked in a low voice with a hint of excitement.

Hinata Kumokawa nodded.

After getting approval from Hinata Kumikawa, the little girl took out a small notebook from nowhere with a pen on it, and handed it to Hinata Kumikawa together with the pen and notebook.

"Can you get an autograph for me, Kumokawa-kun?"

"Let me try……"

Hinata Kumokawa took out the pen, opened the notebook to reveal the blank paper of Chapter 1, walked up to Orochimaru, and handed over the pen and paper.

"Teacher, she wants your signature."

Orochimaru put down the large shuriken in his hand, put it back on the shelf and straightened it. He glanced at Nohara Rin, then picked up the notebook and asked gently.

"What do you want me to write, little one~"