Naruto: Immortal Spirit

"The tailed beast's chakra is very strange..."

"And it's not just chakra. The 'existence' of such 'creatures', or that they can exist, is a very incredible thing..."

"However, I vaguely discovered something very special in it..."

During this year, Orochimaru's life was somewhat unsettled. Jiraiya, who was also one of the Sannin, seemed to be going crazy, biting tightly behind him.

Perhaps they all knew each other well enough. Whenever Orochimaru just settled down, Jiraiya would follow closely behind.

Although Orochimaru was still calm and calm at this time, he could not hide the gloom between his brows and the fatigue in his eyes.

"Xu Jun can always discover some mysteries that ordinary people cannot discover..."

Snakes are naturally cold-blooded animals. The depths of Ryūchi Cave are also filled with moisture and coldness. Even though Orochimaru is a contractor, Ryūchi Cave is not as close to people as Mt. Myoboku. For Orochimaru, he wants to turn the laboratory into a cold-blooded animal. The idea put here seems to have no room for negotiation.

Even compared to Orochimaru, Kato Oo entered Ryūchi Cave more times than him.

"Probably because I have a natural love and awe for the magical 'extraordinary ability' of Chakra..."

Kato Ou smiled softly and didn't say much more. Knowing that Orochimaru wouldn't stay too long, Kato Ou gently took out a scroll from his arms and handed it to him.

"If one day, someone told you that the tailed beast was created by someone, would you believe it? Orochimaru-sensei?"

"Oh?"

There was a trace of surprise in his eyes, which seemed to disperse the gloom between his brows. Orochimaru became more curious about the scroll in his hand, but he had not come into contact with Orochimaru in the Yin-Yang Escape Domain. Even with his superior strength, he almost had no shortcomings. board, but I’m afraid it’s difficult to get a glimpse of its secrets.

"Compared to the reincarnation of an immortal body, the tailed beast's immortal physique will resurrect every time it dies. Its seemingly endless life seems closer to eternal life..."

"Have you, Mr. Xu, found the leisure time to study these 'big guys'? It seems that your current life is really enviable..."

After taking a brief look at it, he put away the scroll. Orochimaru seemed a little more leisurely and quietly looked at this disciple whom he had not seen for more than a year.

The hooded robe that he wore all year round seemed to have disappeared long ago. His finger-length short hair was scattered in fine pieces. His lake-blue eyes seemed to have a more confident light than ever before, and his movements seemed to be a little more calm.

"Maybe there is no one in Konoha who values ​​my existence as much as Jiraiya does with Orochimaru-sensei, so I can spend this peaceful year without any worries..."

"It's really good. It completely severed the bonds of Konoha..."

"I'm one step behind Xu Jun again. It seems like I'm going to get serious with that guy this time..."

Orochimaru's brows frowned slightly, as if just thinking about the guy who was always following him made him quite unhappy.

Kato Oo looked at Orochimaru, raised a smile at the corner of his mouth, and said slowly: "This is also the main purpose of my meeting with Orochimaru-sensei this time..."

"Oh?"

"It seems that I really underestimate Mr. Xu..."

As if wanting to read Kato Oo's thoughts, his golden snake pupils stood up and looked directly into Kato Oo's eyes.

"Probably at a certain time, Jiraiya will have no chance of returning to Konoha..."

"Although I am in Longdi Cave now, I have to say that spiritualism is really a troublesome thing..."

After taking a deep look at Kato Ou, the young man who chuckled in front of him seemed to have no intention of explaining anything. He couldn't help but make Orochimaru squint his eyes slightly, with an inexplicable expression hidden in the darkness. He didn't know what he was thinking.

"It's really shocking..."

The tone was faint, but there was no look of shock. The voice seemed to come from all directions and went straight to Kato Oo.

As if suddenly, Orochimaru suddenly discovered that at a certain moment that he had not noticed, his former disciple was already on an equal footing with him - an equal footing brought about by strength.

"Teacher Orochimaru, you don't have to look at me like this. You know, I can roughly feel some of the emotions in other people's eyes..."

"In the past, you were a mystery in front of me, a huge black hole that made me tremble, without revealing any flaws..."

"but now……"

"I still respect you..."

"Just like before..."

Kato Ou still had a smile on his face, as usual, but he could read a hint of fear in Orochimaru's eyes.

"It seems that Xujun is very confident in his own strength..."

A different look flashed in Orochimaru's eyes. This boy, who he had almost watched grow up, now had enough strength to challenge him, and even surpassed him, making him inexplicably feel a bit of unprecedented combat. I mean, if this isn't Ryongchi Cave...

"Xu Jun, it's best not to disappoint me. I look forward to seeing the possibilities in the future..."

Gently rubbing the scroll in his hand, Orochimaru's figure gradually disappeared into the shadows.After standing quietly for a moment, the small white snake slowly emerged from Kato O's neck and pressed it against his cheek. The snake spat softly and made a hissing sound.

"Xiao Bai, that's not an enemy..."

"Teacher Orochimaru, he has always been a genius..."

After gently stroking Xiaobai's head, Kato Oo's figure suddenly disappeared into the depths of the deep Ryūchi Cave.

……

This year in Konoha is a year of hope.

The appointment of Namikaze Minato swept away the haze of the war and led the residents of Konoha to quickly get out of the post-war depression. The smiles that filled him soon appeared on the faces of most civilians in Konoha again.

"Minato, go back early...Kushina is still waiting for you at home..."

In the Hokage Building and the Kage's office, it is not as powerful as when the Sandaime was in office.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi resigned as Hokage, he still sat at his original desk. Minato Namikaze sat on the other side, learning to handle Konoha's affairs under the guidance of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"There are still some more, they will be dealt with in a moment..."

Namikaze Minato couldn't help but show a trace of exhaustion on his face. Although he became Hokage and was smart enough, he was born a commoner and was exposed to things that only those in the upper class could gradually come into contact with, which made him feel a little distracted. , although he has only become Hokage for a year...

"Minato, take your time. Anyway, my old bones should still be able to help you for a few more years..."

Knocking on his pipe, Sarutobi Hiruzen had a bit of peace in his eyes. Namikaze Minato had made him very satisfied this year. He didn't interfere too much when he suddenly took office. He only saw more and said less in most matters. The war has already exhausted most people. Now Konoha does not need too many radical measures, but needs to recuperate.

"Okay..., Sandaime-sama..."

Slowly putting down the scroll in his hand, Namikaze Minato gently pressed his head, feeling quite dizzy.

"Kushina is about to give birth..., you should also understand some things, this is not a small matter..."

"Yeah, I'm about to give birth..."

Thinking that he was about to be a father, Namikaze Minato couldn't suppress the smile on his face, but he also knew that Kushina's status was special, and it was a very dangerous period for Konoha.

"Don't worry, Sandaime-sama..."

"Kakashi stays close to you every day. Nothing should happen in the village. If anything happens, I will rush there immediately..."

"As for the place of delivery, it has been strictly inspected..."

"Don't worry... nothing will go wrong..."

If the third generation has some nostalgia for power, his love for Namikaze Minato is also true. After all, he has been fighting for Konoha for more than 30 years, and the gains and losses of Konoha have exceeded everything else in his eyes.

It is impossible for people to die. Sarutobi Hiruzen understood that Namikaze Minato was the best successor he chose.

"That's good……"

Smoking his pipe lightly, Sarutobi Hiruzen's brows furrowed unknowingly. It seemed that someone had been too quiet since Minato Namikaze took office...