Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

It didn't take long for Toru Ito and Orochimaru to reach the edge of the town again.

It was dark now, and the town was lit up with tiny stars.

Small candles were lit in the stone lamps on the roadside to illuminate the way for passers-by, and some moths were flying around, ready to jump into the flames at any time.

Even in such a tense era, the town still looks peaceful.

The playful children began to be called back home by their parents to rest.

Ninja fights generally do not affect civilians, but this is not absolute, especially when fights occur at night.

The playful child didn’t know this yet, and when he was found by his parents, he tried to struggle:

"I don't want to go home!"

"Do you want to be beaten?"

The mother, wearing clothes full of patches, raised the slippers in her hand and pretended to hit him.

Facing the mother's slippers, the child pouted. Although he was unwilling, he finally gave in, muttering "Damn it!" "You haven't had enough fun at all." "How annoying."

Before leaving, he made a promise with his friends: "Let's play together tomorrow too!"

"Good~"

The kid on the other side was also called away by his parents and responded happily.

Orochimaru stopped unconsciously and watched the two children go back home before he looked away.

"Does Orochimaru-sensei like children too?"

Ito Toru noticed this scene and asked curiously.

"Haha... Children are the hope of this world, who wouldn't like them?"

Orochimaru smiled slightly, and although it was full of goodwill, it still made some other parents with children on the street walk a little faster.

There's no way around it. Orochimaru's aura of keeping strangers away is too lethal.

Even standing here still is a bit creepy...

"Every time I see these energetic kids, it's like I see a new wind brewing."

Orochimaru's tone was full of longing.

No matter what prejudice others have against him, he always puts himself in the right position.

Someone who can become Hokage in the future.

Of course, we must also take care of the children in the village.

Well, when the time comes, adopt more war orphans, especially those with talent and potential, and teach them ninjutsu.

But...it seems that not everyone can learn ninjutsu.

Orochimaru frowned slightly.

Is there any way that ordinary people can learn ninjutsu?

He was lost in thought.

I had no idea that while I was thinking, Toru Ito was feeling very stressed next to me.

Teacher Orochimaru...is he trying to help me think of some Beyond Grade A mission again?

"That's all..."

Having no clue, Orochimaru gave up thinking for the time being.

"let's go."

"Yes, Orochimaru-sensei."

Ito Toru breathed a sigh of relief.

The two walked forward along the streets of the town.

Not long after walking, Ito Toru's originally relaxed mood was lifted up again.

Because he found that this was not the direction back to the hotel...

Teacher Orochimaru, where are you planning to take me?

He looked at Orochimaru with a slightly puzzled look.

"Haha...have you discovered it yet?"

Orochimaru was very perceptive and immediately noticed his puzzled gaze: "Don't be nervous, this mission was completed very well, so I decided to take you to a place and give you some extra rewards."

"Additional rewards?"

Toru Ito looked a little confused, but he was happy in his heart.

As we all know, Orochimaru is never stingy when it comes to talent funds and scientific research funds!

The difficulty of this challenge almost cost me my life, so the reward given must also be a life-threatening reward!

What could it be? !

Ito Toru is already looking forward to it

"Yes, my personal reward."

Orochimaru chuckled: "Although I'm not sure what you like, this thing should suit your preferences."

"Would you like to take a guess?"

Seeing that Ito Toru's expression became clear, Orochimaru also wanted to test him.

Every time I hear something new from this student, he, who was originally taciturn, becomes willing to chat.

Even Orochimaru didn't notice his change, let alone Ito Toru, who didn't know him, and thought that Orochimaru had just been like this.

"Well……"

You can't just guess about this kind of thing, you have to at least be logical. After a little thought, Toru Ito's eyes lit up.

"The most famous specialty of the Iron Country is the sword. Teacher Orochimaru, do you want to give me a sword?"

"Haha... that's a very clever idea. Although I didn't guess it right, I will be able to guess it right soon if I follow your line of thought."

"If it's not a knife, then what could it be?"

Now Ito Toru was really confused, but Orochimaru looked like he didn't want to reveal the mystery yet, so he had no choice but to continue thinking.

"We're almost there, it's okay if you can't guess it."

Orochimaru said, and Ito Toru looked over and saw a blacksmith shop in front of him.

In the Iron Country, there are blacksmith shops like this everywhere, because the Iron Country produces a special kind of...

!!!

Ito Toru's mind suddenly opened up.

"Metal that can quickly transmit chakra! Orochimaru-sensei, are you going to give me a special ninja tool?!"

clap clap clap!

Orochimaru clapped his hands softly, "You're just as good as I thought, Ito-kun. You guessed my gift so quickly."

"Yes, I plan to give you two special ninja swords. With your ability, I believe you can use them well."

"Thank you, Master Orochimaru!"

Toru Ito was really overjoyed.

For a special ninja tool like this, the price for a custom-made one is over 10 taels!

These two are worth 20 taels!

Worth it!

"Haha...you're welcome. This is what you deserve."

Orochimaru walked in front with a smile on his face and pulled open the curtain of the shop.

"Boss, let me get it..."

He stopped talking before he finished. Ito Toru, who was walking behind him, had to stop as well. Through the drawn curtain, he saw four ninjas wearing Rain Ninja forehead protectors turning around at the same time.

The black-faced boss with a white cloth wrapped around his head was trying to say something with a bitter look on his face.

"A ninja from Konoha?"

Seeing the forehead protectors on Orochimaru and Ito Toru's heads, a Rain Ninja spoke up: "What are you doing here? Get out!"

"..."

Orochimaru's face darkened, and the cold murderous aura gradually emanated from his body.

"Um... Lord Rain Ninja, don't be angry, don't be angry. This ninja from Konoha ordered two ninja tools from me. I'll give them to him first, okay..."

The owner of the blacksmith shop tried to persuade them to reconcile in a low voice, and at the same time hurriedly came over with two things wrapped in black cloth.

"Master Ninja, this is yours..."

Snapped!

His wrist was held.

"Did you not understand?"

The Rain Ninja squinted at the blacksmith shop owner and said, "Our Lord Hanzo's request is that all the chakra metal weapons of the Iron Kingdom should be supplied to us Rain Ninjas first."

"Including this!"

"Ah...but, this ninja-sama has already paid the deposit."

The blacksmith shop owner said with embarrassment: "Otherwise, Lord Yunin, please show some mercy..."

"What if I say no?"

The Rain Ninja raised his chin.

"Ha ha……"

Orochimaru finally spoke, two sneers coming out of his throat.

"interesting……"

"Go out first and give these two things to the young man waiting outside."

The blacksmith shop owner wanted to say something, but after meeting Orochimaru's snake eyes, he dared not say anything, and the Rain Ninja who had originally tried to stop him also withdrew his hand.

The sullen-faced boss lowered his head, not daring to look any longer, and trotted out.

He also pulled the curtains.

“Hey, you——!”

There was an angry roar from the Rain Ninja inside, and then the roar suddenly became sharp, like the sound of being frightened, and then everything stopped abruptly, followed by the sound of something swallowing.

Gulu——Gulu——

The blacksmith shop owner didn't dare to think about any terrible things happening in his shop, so he could only hand over the forged items in his hands to Toru Ito.

"for you."

"Thank you."

Toru Ito thanked him politely, and then Orochimaru lifted the curtain and walked out.

"Let's go."

He looked calm, as if nothing had happened.

As for the four Rain Ninjas in the blacksmith shop, they were nowhere to be found.

No bones left!

The blacksmith shop owner watched the two men leave with fear and respect, and Orochimaru took a few steps and looked back:

"Oh, and if they give you trouble, just say it was Orochimaru from Konoha Village who did it."

"If it's difficult for you, just find someone to go to Konoha to ask for a B-rank mission."

"Even if I'm not here, my apprentice will take over."

what?

A question mark slowly emerged over Ito Toru's head, but now was the time when his teacher was showing off and he couldn't spoil his performance, so he just kept silent and put on the attitude of a master.

"Yes, you are a very kind sir."

The blacksmith almost cried.