Civilians in Konoha, forging their own paths

After listening to Dihuangwan's words, Orochimaru had a new research direction and had a preliminary plan in mind!

He was in a good mood and said to Dihuang Wan: "Mr. Dihuang Wan, come to my house and let's have a few drinks!"

Dihuangmaru nodded, and the two of them teleported back to Konoha and arrived at Orochimaru's residence.

This was the first time Dihuangwan came to Orochimaru's house, "Senior Orochimaru, the decoration style of your residence is very simple and deserted!"

"I'm the only one living here. I've been doing experiments over the years, and it's common for me to work all night long. I rarely come back!" said Orochimaru.

Taking out a few bottles of sake from the cabinet, Orochimaru poured some for the two of them and started to drink!

"Mr. Dihuangwan, what do you think is the true meaning of life?"

Dihuangwan didn't expect that Orochimaru would start thinking about this problem now.

But in fact, Orochimaru started thinking about this problem at Dihuangwan’s funeral!

"This question is a bit complicated! Everyone will have a different answer! For me, who just graduated from the Ninja School and was weak, getting stronger and stronger is the true meaning!"

"For me, who has become a ninja and continues to grow through missions, feeling the process and gaining experience is the true meaning!"

"And now, when I have enough strength, protecting my family and understanding the world are the true meaning of my life now!"

Orochimaru nodded and took a sip of sake, "Dihuangwan, you are really sober! At different stages of life, you have a clear enough understanding of yourself and move forward towards your goals!"

"What about you? Senior Orochimaru, what is the true meaning of life to you?" Dihuangmaru asked back. He wanted to know what Orochimaru was thinking at this stage!

"I have experienced too many separations and deaths. There are only a few people left who walked with me all the way!"

"Even for those of us who are still traveling together, our thoughts are gradually changing. Psychologically, we are like strangers!"

"Even the three of us are no exception. Who can say that we still understand each other now? Maybe we don't understand each other well enough now!"

Dihuangwan listened to Orochimaru's words silently without responding.

"Ever since your funeral, Dihuangwan-kun, I seem to be tired of fighting for power. My former desire to become a Hokage seems to have changed. Only when I am doing experiments can I calm down!"

"So I almost stopped caring about the affairs of the village and devoted myself to experimental research. I hope to find the true meaning of life from the experiments!"

"But I'm still confused. The cells of the first generation are still active, but he has already died!"

Having said that, Orochimaru sighed, took a sip of sake, but said no more.

"Senior Orochimaru, although you immerse yourself in experimental research, the goal of the experiment is not your own goal. After listening to you, I think your goal should be to explore immortality through studying the activity of the cells of the first generation of adults!"

Orochimaru's eyes lit up!

"Dihuang Wanjun, you really understand me! Don't you think I'm crazy?"

Dihuangwan shook his head, "A person who does things that others cannot understand may seem crazy to others! Senior Orochimaru, I can totally understand you!"

"But, Senior Orochimaru, do you really think that humans can achieve immortality?" Dihuangmaru continued to ask.

Orochimaru paused, and the light in his eyes seemed to dim. "I don't know, but I will keep looking for it!"

"In the thousand-year history of the ninja world, countless strong men have been born. Even someone as strong as the Sage of Six Paths has been lost in the dust of history. Now only his name remains! More recently, the first-generation master had such a charming demeanor and such strength, but as you said just now, his cells are still active, but his life is gone!"

"Even the first generation himself could not escape the cycle of birth, aging, sickness, death, and reincarnation. Orochimaru-senpai, what answers can you get just by studying his cells?"

After hearing what Dihuangmaru said, Orochimaru felt greatly shocked. He couldn't help but clenched his fists and frowned!

"Senior Orochimaru, the body will eventually decay, but the spirit is indeed immortal!" Dihuangwan continued.

"The body dies, but the spirit lives on?" Orochimaru murmured.

His eyes gradually brightened up again, as if he had grasped something!

Dihuang Wan watched him fall into thought, drinking sake silently, and did not speak again.

After a long time, Orochimaru came back to his senses and said, "Dihuangwan-kun, thank you for your advice today. I benefited a lot!"

"Senior Orochimaru, you are too polite! We are just discussing. It seems that you have already found a breakthrough!" Dihuangwan said.

"I do have this idea, let's wait for verification in the future!" said Orochimaru.

Afterwards, the two of them drank one cup after another, and almost drank up all the sake stock in Orochimaru's house!

"Senior Orochimaru, do you really not want to be Hokage anymore?"

"Well, I have more meaningful things to do!"

"I didn't expect that none of the three disciples of the Third-sama wanted to be Hokage in the end, while he gradually became obsessed with the game of power and was deeply involved in it. How ironic!"

“Everyone has his own path to walk, but each path has not only scenery but also risks!”

"You have to bear the consequences of your own path, Senior Orochimaru, you summed it up very well!"

The sake was finished, and the two ended their conversation for the night. Dihuangwan left Orochimaru's residence quietly!

"With the research ideas of Sharingan and First Generation Cells, as well as spiritual topics, Orochimaru will be immersed in experimental research for a long time in the future! As the number one troublemaker in the ninja world, I finally diverted his attention away from me and my family. All my efforts paid off!"

In fact, this is the real purpose of Dihuangwan's appearance and meeting Orochimaru!

Returning to his own house, Feiyun looked at Dihuang Wan who was reeking of alcohol and asked with concern, "Mr. Dihuang Wan, have you been drinking?"

"Feiyun, don't worry, I'm not drunk, I just had a few drinks with Orochimaru-senpai!"

"Well, how about you meeting today?"

"Senior Orochimaru has indeed discovered the secret that I am still alive! However, from now on, everything will remain the same on your side, and you don't have to worry about Orochimaru!"

"Well, I see!"

Although he was not drunk, he was worried that the smell of alcohol on his body would affect his daughter Xiao Yunzhi's sleep. Dihuang Wan talked to Feiyun for a while and then went back to Tongxin Island to rest!

After dawn, Dihuangwan returned to the island, and Terumi Mei and Mizunotsuki Hiraya were patrolling the island as usual!

“When the snow season is over and spring arrives, I will create a breakthrough phenomenon to give Miss Ming an environment to deeply comprehend the water element, and then end this training!”

For some time afterwards, Dihuangwan traveled back and forth between Konoha and the island, taking care of his family and teaching his disciples, and he felt quite relaxed!

Finally, winter passed and spring came. Because it is located in the sea, the island soon welcomed the first spring rain!

"It's time. Let's take advantage of this spring rain to help girl Ming gain a deeper understanding!" Dihuang Wan felt that the time was ripe, so he transmitted the message to his clone.

At this time, Mizunotsuki Hiroha and Terumi Mei were taking shelter from the rain in a mud house on the island!

Suddenly, Mizunotsuki Bingyu said, "Ming, let's go back to our residence. This rain is a little special. I have a feeling that the Third Generation Master is about to make a breakthrough! Let's go to our residence and feel it up close!"

Mei Terumi nodded, and then the two of them walked into the rain and returned quickly!