Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

After a long silence, Utane Koharu slowly spoke.

"Nitta, you were only recently promoted to a senior position. There are some things you don't know, so we won't say much."

"However, Orochimaru is currently under investigation and cannot be sent out to fight."

"what?!"

Many people heard the news for the first time and looked at the silent Sarutobi Hiruzen in shock.

Orochimaru? Under scrutiny?

Disciple of the Third Hokage, commander and leader of two wars.

The results are now under review?

Did I make a mistake?

"……Ugh."

Sarutobi Hiruzen let out a long sigh.

"Originally, this matter was to be discussed later. Since someone has brought it up, I'll just say it in advance..."

"Does everyone still remember the incident of Konoha Genin disappearing for no reason that happened some time ago?"

"This even includes Chunin."

"We initially suspected that it was the enemy village ninjas who were causing the sabotage, but not long ago, Orochimaru came back."

"We saw the bodies of those people in one of his secret laboratories."

"Is there such a thing?!"

The news shocked everyone present.

"But, this shouldn't be the case!"

But some people have raised questions.

"Although Orochimaru usually looks gloomy, he has been directing the battle with all his heart. How could he still have the time to do these things?"

"And why is he studying these?"

"This is also the reason why he is currently only under investigation. Please keep the relevant information confidential and do not disclose it to anyone. Okay..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen seemed not to want to talk about this topic and quickly ended the discussion: "We should pay more attention to the battle against Kirigakure now. I heard that there is the shadow of Kumogakure behind us..."

"Ah, ah, that's true."

Everyone tacitly agreed not to mention the matter again and continued to discuss the battle line.

And in a dark interrogation room.

There was only a dim lamp on, and the light from above illuminated Orochimaru, who was wearing casual clothes and resting with his eyes closed, and an ugly-looking Konoha jonin in front of him.

"I'm sorry to see you here, Orochimaru."

After a long silence, the Konoha Jonin spoke.

"I have always heard of your achievements. I have also received many prisoners of war sent here by you after they were defeated."

"did not expect……"

"Haha, I'm not surprised."

Orochimaru slowly opened his eyes.

There was no joy or sadness in his eyes, only a hint of disappointment and sorrow.

"Why aren't you surprised? Did you really do those things?"

The ugly jonin's tone remained calm, but his eyes had become sharp.

"I don't believe it. I don't believe you would do such a thing."

"But you neither deny nor explain. How can you convince everyone?"

"How can we get the Third-generation Master to let you out?"

“It’s good not to go out.”

Orochimaru closed his eyes again and said calmly: "I don't need to explain myself for something I didn't do. When you found those things, I guess all the evidence had already been arranged."

"What do you mean? Are you saying someone is setting you up?"

"That's enough, Morino. We are from the same period after all. If you continue this investigation, you will die."

"You still remember my name. I thought you had forgotten it long ago."

The Morino jonin's tone became relaxed, and he picked up a lighter and lit a cigarette for himself.

"You don't mind if I smoke?"

"……do not mind."

"You know...my baby is about to be born."

The Morino jonin flicked the ash off his cigarette.

"congratulations."

"There is nothing to be congratulated for being born in this era."

"Yes."

"I think you can end this era."

Morino Jonin looked at Orochimaru seriously: "Orochimaru, you clearly know why the Third Hokage sent me to interrogate you, why don't you cooperate?"

"..."

Orochimaru remained silent.

Morino Jonin didn't say anything either.

Only the hour hand on the wall slowly turns, announcing the passage of time.

In just a few days, the situation in Konoha took a sharp turn for the worse.

Although the temperature has risen now, people walking on the street all have sad faces.

"Oh...what should I do?"

This is the most common tone of greeting used by Konoha's villagers when they meet.

The situation at the front line was obstructed and heroes in the rear became war criminals. It was like a sunny day when suddenly a lot of dark clouds came in, making people panic.

The situation is murky and unclear.

"Oh!"

The young Rope Tree slammed the door and walked out.

After learning that Orochimaru was under investigation, he locked himself up at home for a whole day.

All meals are takeout.

After the takeaway was delivered, he also noticed that some Anbu members were monitoring his home intentionally or unintentionally.

It made him feel very depressed.

We can't go on like this!

When he was confused, he chose to find his own faith.

Rope Tree walked hurriedly, and the Anbu who was responsible for surveillance near his home followed him quietly.

"Why should we monitor him? Isn't this the bloodline of the Senju clan? It's a legitimate one!"

It is hard to understand why there are dark forces.

"Uchiha Madara also founded Konoha with the first Hokage, and Orochimaru was also a third-generation disciple. But look at what's happening now?"

"Ninjas just have to do their job, keep up!"

Nawaki also noticed the ANBU following him, but he ignored them and went all the way to Konoha Hospital.

"Konoha Hospital?!"

Seeing this sign, the two Anbu were a little confused.

After seeing Nawaki walk directly into the Konoha Hospital, the two of them stared at each other in surprise.

"Want to go in?"

"I'm not going in, will you?"

"I'm not going in either!"

"Then let's just wait here."

"Okay, we should have thought of that earlier! Who else can this kid Nawaki find here? It must be that Ito Toru!"

"Compared to Lord Orochimaru, I think he should be arrested and interrogated!"

"Feel the same."

When the name Ito Toru was mentioned, a lingering fear appeared in the eyes of the two Anbu.

It seems like I recalled that day again...

On that day, the Konoha high-ranking officials wanted to exaggerate the Orochimaru incident and isolate and investigate the key personnel around Orochimaru.

The ones responsible for carrying out the mission are naturally the Anbu.

Everything went smoothly at the beginning. Kabuto, Red Bean, Nawaki, Orochimaru's subordinates and students dared not speak out.

When it was Toru Ito's turn, the two of them were responsible for the execution.

They thought it would be an easy task, but then they were knocked down one by one with one punch.

Then Toru Ito showed them some illusion, and they traced the matter layer by layer until they found the Konoha high-ranking official.

From then on, I never heard any news from the Konoha high-level officials.

Instead, a man named Nitta from within Konoha was promoted to a senior position as an exception.

The Third Hokage also gave the order that no one should be allowed to care except Orochimaru.

This is the end of the matter.

However, Toru Ito did not receive any punishment. Instead, he was assigned to Konoha Hospital as a psychological counselor.

Therefore, in the list of dangerous people within the Anbu, Toru Ito's name is now far ahead!