Konoha: Prepare to defect, the system is coming.

Cold, damp, the stench of rotting flesh, and a mixed smell of soil and plants.

Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned and forced himself to suppress the tension in his heart.

Now, he could smell the scent of snake creatures in the air, which meant that they were not far from Orochimaru.

click!

With the crisp sound of a switch, a very weak flame emerged from behind.

Hiruzen: “.”

He took a deep breath, turned around and looked at Danzo who was lighting up with a lighter, and said with a bit of helplessness in his tone, "Danzo, we can find Orochimaru without any lighting tools."

"Although the flame is weak, it makes me feel at ease." Danzo replied expressionlessly, then avoided the other person's gaze and began to look around the cave.

As far as the eye can see, both sides of the cave are full of traces of artificial excavation, and there are even torches that are about to burn out fixed on them. Judging from the thickness of the dust, this place has been abandoned for decades.

Danzo also saw a series of footprints on the ground, leading straight into the depths of the cave.

Tick ​​tock!

Condensed water droplets dripped from the top of the cave, happening to fall on the faint flame. In an instant, the entire cave was swallowed up by darkness again.

"In fact, we don't need to be so cautious." Danzo's hoarse voice slowly echoed in the dark cave.

Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at him, turned around and walked deeper into the cave, and said, "The firelight will distract attention. At this critical moment that determines the fate of the ninja world, we cannot be careless in the slightest."

"Heh, it's ok to lie to me, but don't lie to yourself." Danzo looked around, and finally closed his eyes, saying as he walked, "If you miss Orochimaru, just say you miss Orochimaru. There's nothing shameful about that."

Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile.

"If Orochimaru can actively cancel the Impure World Reincarnation, he can still live in Konoha for the rest of his life, but his freedom will be restricted; if he does not actively cancel the Impure World Reincarnation, killing him can also resolve the crisis in the ninja world."

Danzo's cold tone slowly echoed in the cave.

He also hoped that Orochimaru could be more aware of the current situation and take the initiative to cancel the Impure World Reincarnation. In this way, Danzo would have a 50% chance of saving Orochimaru, making him accept the control of the five major ninja villages, and go to prison as a criminal to continue doing scientific research for him.

But if Orochimaru chooses to resist, he will immediately join forces with Hiruzen to kill the other party and leave no trouble for Konoha.

"Ha~"

Danzo suddenly sneered and said to Sarutobi Hiruzen, "Hiruzen, I hope you won't be soft-hearted this time. I don't want to become your enemy."

Sensing the murderous intent behind him, Hiruzen slowly exhaled smoke forward, his face full of complex expressions.

From Danzo's words, he could tell that this old friend who had been with him for many years was not joking.

If he is still soft-hearted this time like before, Danzo might really attack him.

"Whoo~"

Sarutobi Hiruzen blew a puff of smoke forward and said faintly, "Is your ultimate goal to realize your desire for power and become the Hokage of Konoha Village?"

"If I say no, do you believe it?" Danzo asked back.

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head, then extinguished the fireworks and looked ahead with a determined look, "Orochimaru's existence has hindered your goal. You are willing to make any changes to achieve your goal, so you brought me here.

After all, if the five great nations were destroyed, there would be no point in being a Hokage.

Even if it means risking your life, you must stop Orochimaru."

Upon hearing this, Danzo fell silent for a rare moment.

Although it now seems that his ultimate goal has no possibility of being achieved, Danzo still holds a glimmer of hope in his heart, wondering what if it were to come true?

But what Orochimaru did shattered his last hope.

The five great nations have been destroyed, so even if he has more power, it will be useless.

Snapped!

Hiruzen touched the stone wall beside him and said slowly, "Orochimaru's existence has also hindered Konoha, no matter if he was your former subordinate, or a bond with Tsunade, or even my student.

If his existence puts the village in danger, I will not forgive him."

As soon as the words fell, a strong murderous intent instantly filled the cave.

Danzo Shimura stared ahead for a while. Although he couldn't see Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression clearly, he could tell from his words just now that the other party also had the intention to kill.

"Huruzen, you have changed!" Danzo said slowly after a long silence.

"Sarutobi-sensei has never changed!"

Suddenly, a cold voice came from the depths of the cave, and the two of them narrowed their eyes and looked in the direction where the voice came from.

Hu~hu~

The torches on both sides of the rock wall suddenly caught fire.

In an instant, the entire cave was illuminated.

"In Sarutobi Sensei's heart, I may be more important than ordinary civilians and ninjas, but never more important than the village." Orochimaru's figure slowly walked out of the darkness and continued.

"When I didn't endanger the village, Sarutobi Sensei could let me go, but the moment I endangered the village, I think Sarutobi Sensei had already made his decision."

Orochimaru stopped where he was, quietly looking at the two old men opposite him, with an inexplicable smile on his lips.

From the moment they entered the cave, Orochimaru knew the identity of the visitor.

"Long time no see, Sarutobi-sensei, Danzo-sama!" He nodded at the two of them and greeted them with a smile.

Sarutobi Hiruzen did not respond to his words, but instead used the light of the fire to quickly observe the surrounding environment.

At the end of the road is a wide space like a small underground hall, and the passage leading to the underground space is also very large, comparable to Konoha's sewer.

Although it is unclear what this place was used for in the past, this dark and cold cave has now become Orochimaru's base for endangering the ninja world.

"Orochimaru, cancel the Impure World Reincarnation."

Danzo came out at this time and said in a cold voice, "Then accept my control, and I will guarantee you with the other four countries and spare your life.

You will spend the rest of your life in Konoha's prison, but this is a good outcome for you."

Orochimaru chuckled and shook his head.

"What a horrible result!"

Orochimaru could guess a little about why Danzo wanted to protect him.

It's simply because he has good scientific research level and is still worth using; and his strength is also good. If there is another Ninja World War in the future, he will probably be captured and used as a free fighting force.

Thinking of this, Orochimaru retracted his gaze and turned to look at Sarutobi Hiruzen beside him.

Although they had not seen each other for only two years, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked much older than he remembered. He had a lot of white hair on his temples, and his aura was not as fierce as before. Instead, he looked like a kind old grandfather.

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"Sarutobi teacher, it seems that your retirement life is going well." Orochimaru smiled and continued, "Sarutobi teacher, do you have the same idea as Danzo?

Have you also decided to guarantee me and save me from the five major nations?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was silent for a moment, then he bit his thumb, smeared the blood on his palm, and spoke while making seals.

"Orochimaru, I know you are not a man who would act out of hatred. You have no purpose or motive. Instead, you are the same type of person as Danzo."

Danzo:? ? ?

Putting these words together, Danzo agreed.

But now, he would never admit that he and Orochimaru are the same kind of people.

In this life, even in his dreams, Danzo has never thought of destroying the world. He wants to be Hokage, he wants to unify the ninja world, so why would he destroy the world?

next second.

Then Sarutobi Hiruzen continued, "You and Danzo are the same kind of people. Danzo chose to stand on my side because you hindered his ultimate goal, and isn't your ultimate goal immortality?

How could you tolerate the so-called "dream" created by Uchiha Madara?

Is this the way to immortality you have found?"

Orochimaru raised the corner of his mouth, and did not stop Sarutobi Hiruzen from performing ninjutsu. Instead, he looked up at the top of the cave and said in a hoarse voice with some emotion.

“The fake world of dreams has no meaning to me. In dreams, everyone can realize their dreams, even something as unreliable as immortality can be realized.

The price I have to pay is that my life and death are entirely dependent on other people's decisions, and I can't even control my own body.

What's the point of such eternal life?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned, puzzled.

"Then why do you still help the Akatsuki organization?"

Hearing this, Orochimaru's eyes were filled with heat, and his voice was trembling as he said, "Sarutobi-sensei, do you know? The immortality that I desperately pursue is an innate ability of certain races."

"What race?" Danzo asked, eyes wide.

To be honest, he also coveted the ability to achieve immortality.

As long as he lives long enough, he will surely become Hokage one day.

"The race of the Six Paths Sage!!"

Orochimaru clenched his fists slightly and said excitedly, "The original name of the Six Paths Sage is Otsutsuki Hagoromo, the original name of the Hyuga ancestor is Otsutsuki Hamura, the original name of the Uchiha ancestor is Otsutsuki Indra, and the original name of the Senju ancestor is Otsutsuki Ashura."

Danzo blinked, confused.

"If I remember correctly, they seem to be all dead."

Orochimaru: “.”

He hid the enthusiasm in his eyes, and his voice returned to its previous calmness, saying, "They are indeed dead, because they are not true Otsutsuki people, and do not have that kind of innate ability."

Although it was unclear where Orochimaru learned this unprecedented news, at this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen also understood the other party's thoughts.

As the last mark was completed, he stared at the other party with his sharp eyes and said in a deep voice.

"For your own selfish desires, you dragged the ninja world into an abyss of no return."

Seeing that Sarutobi teacher was ready for battle, Orochimaru raised the corners of his mouth slightly, outlining an inexplicable smile, "Sarutobi teacher, I thought you would recall a little bit, the nostalgic relationship between master and apprentice.

I didn't expect you to take action so soon?"

boom!

Sarutobi Hiruzen clasped his hands together, making a crisp sound.

"Because of you, the ninjas in the village are sacrificing every moment." He took a deep breath, and at the same time, the chakra in his body quickly flowed to his palms. "You are addicted to immortality, abusing ninjutsu, and now you are destroying the ninja world just to realize your own selfish desires."

"Spiritual Summoning Technique·Monkey King·Monkey Demon!!"