My Hokage Journey

"My name is Matsuoka, and I am Lord Orochimaru's assistant."

The thin young man, about fifteen or sixteen years old, was smiling. As he led him towards the laboratory, he proudly introduced himself. There was a hint of subtle provocation in his tone, which was very covert.

It's just that this subtle concealment is a bit childish in front of someone who looks like a child but actually pretends to be an adult soul.

Lu Ming showed a noncommittal smile. Indeed, he was proud to be Uncle Snake's assistant at this age.

And Uncle Snake is indeed a man with excellent abduction skills. It can be seen from the gestures of Matsuoka in front of him, but he has no idea of ​​'competing' with the other party. Between them, they are a pure and good teacher like a teacher and a disciple. relationship.

"Tanaka Lu Ming, please give me some advice."

"Well, please give me some advice." Hearing Lu Ming's kind words, a victorious smile appeared on the other person's face, like a child who got candy, he replied with satisfaction.

The laboratory is neither small nor large. In addition to the simple tables and chairs, there is a dazzling array of experimental equipment, which looks very professional.

"Here we come." Orochimaru smiled evilly.

When he saw this kind of smile before, he would always get chills in his heart, but now Lu Ming is used to it. This is just Uncle Snake's personal characteristics. People who are not familiar with him can't tell whether his smile is dangerous or kind. , with a sense of both offense and defense.

"Teacher?" After getting acquainted with each other, he was not used to beating around the bush with each other, and acted very casually.

"Matsuoka-kun, I still have something to explain to my disciple."

Orochimaru's way of chasing people away was very tactful, but the moment he finished speaking, Lu Ming still felt the pair of eyes behind him that were full of hostility towards him, and he smiled helplessly, this deceptive teacher.

It wasn't until the door closed again that Orochimaru spoke again, "How have you been feeling lately?"

Facing his teacher Orochimaru, Lu Ming could only answer honestly, "It's not bad, but I can feel that my body is gradually weakening."

"Really?" Orochimaru had a thoughtful expression on his face, as if he was trying to remember something. After a long time, he sighed, "If I asked you to change your body, would you be willing?"

Orochimaru's words made Lu Ming's heart skip a beat. It couldn't be so direct. The Fuzo Tensei should not have been developed so early, right?

The words "changing bodies" came from the mouth of the person in front of him. He really didn't make second guesses. After all, this was Uncle Snake's natural skill.

The surprise and confusion in Lu Ming's eyes at this moment were also keenly captured by Orochimaru.

But indeed, his words sounded very bizarre, and it was no wonder that his disciple had such an expression.

"Actually, I have been developing a new ninjutsu recently. This ninjutsu involves the level of the soul. If it succeeds, your current problem and my ideas can be easily solved and realized."

Lu Ming saw the longing in Orochimaru's eyes when he said these words, like a fanatical believer who wanted to offer his loyalty to God. This is what the shining in his eyes meant.

However, this seems too natural to Lu Ming. Ninjutsu involving the soul cannot be developed easily. Even a genius like Uncle Snake probably did not develop that ninjutsu before defecting to Konoha, so When he was fighting the third generation Roof, the other party blurted out in surprise, "You actually completed that ninjutsu?" It seemed that this was an extremely shocking thing.

Time is the most uncertain factor. One year, two years, three years, or even longer. If it takes too long, his body will collapse first, and there will be no backup plan.

And the second point is that generally speaking, the development of this type of forbidden arts absolutely requires experimental subjects. It is obviously impossible to calculate real useful data using things like mice and rabbits. The only ones who can really get examples are humans themselves. , but this aspect has already touched upon many people’s restricted areas. Once it is exposed, the consequences can be imagined.

Even if you are using prisoners or enemies for experiments, as long as such things are exposed to the public eye, defecting will be an inevitable choice. Even if he is a disciple of the Third Hokage, even if he is one of the famous Sannin at this moment. One, the ending will not change in any way.

Moreover, Lu Ming even guessed that his teacher Orochimaru was ready to defect in the future. For several years or even longer, who could guarantee that he would not make any mistakes? As the saying goes, people walking by the river There are no shoes that don’t get wet.

Having said this, Uncle Snake must have made his own decision.

It's not a pity. He knows what the other party is pursuing. After all, Uncle Snake himself still enjoys it. It is true that his talents can be used to a greater extent without Konoha. After all, Konoha has too many frameworks. It's a restriction. On the other hand, Sound Ninja Village is your own territory. You can do whatever you want.

The only thing that he might still be unable to let go of is his two teammates and his teacher Hiruzen Sarutobi. This should be the place where he is most attached to Konoha.

The death of many characters in the original work and the eclipse of Tsunade, and finally the longing for the Sharingan, contributed to Uncle Snake's final pursuit of his own path. As a villain who did not die completely until the end, he was undoubtedly successful. .

However, the rope tree is not dead now, and Tsunade is not dejected. She originally thought that Uncle Snake would take a different path, but the plot seemed to be magically set back to the original path under his interference. The wind fanned by the butterfly wings got With a clever solution, he felt as if there was an invisible hand controlling the continuation of the main line and advancing the time, and he, the butterfly, also felt this mysterious power, which was irreversible.

But in the end, no matter what, Lu Ming was grateful for Orochimaru's actions. He was already very dedicated to his disciple.

"Teacher, how long do you think it will take to develop this ninjutsu?"

"If it's fast, it will take three or four years, if it is slow, it will take five or six years. Things like developing ninjutsu are always uncontrollable. It may take longer." Orochimaru touched his chin and replied seriously.

Lu Ming nodded. Indeed, as an S-level body-seizing forbidden technique, such a development time is not surprising. He did not pretend to ask Orochimaru not to develop such a ninjutsu.

On the one hand, this matter did not depend on his will, which he could see. On the other hand, he also felt that this was indeed a backup method.

Even though it has such shortcomings, no one can deny the value of this ninjutsu. It does allow people to achieve immortality in a sense, except that the operation process is a bit dangerous and troublesome.

Orochimaru also saw his concerns and smiled, "This is the path I pursue. It has nothing to do with you. It's just that we happen to be walking on the same path at this time."

"I discussed your problem with Tsunade, and I got a rough idea of ​​what she meant. Although I can't directly solve your problem, I also have a way to extend your time." Orochimaru paused.

After a moment, he continued, "The rapid decay of cells accelerates the division of body cells, which is equivalent to accelerating the consumption of life by more than ten times. So I made an idea, how to slow down the decay of cells, that is to increase their activity. I I tried many kinds of medicines and finally chose this one.”

Looking at the colorful potions on the table, Lu Ming understood in his heart that what the other party said was not wrong, but his roots still remained in the five damaged meridians, and his body was repairing them autonomously. The energy consumed in this made his The body began to be unable to make ends meet, which also caused the cells in the other person's eyes to decay too quickly.

From a scientific point of view, Uncle Snake made a plan to replenish energy for his cells. This was not wrong. If it was just to delay time, this level should be enough, but changing the body was not his first choice.

And compared with external supplements, he believed that there was no better supplement than Reiki, but the feeling of needles and knives pricking his body was still unforgettable to him, and what he wanted to solve most was this problem.

Uh, Lu Ming slapped his head fiercely. He suddenly realized why he was so stupid. Potion.

How could he forget this kind of thing? If he could eliminate the severe pain that makes people faint, maybe everything would be solved.

"Teacher, I think I may have found a way." A light suddenly flashed in Lu Ming's eyes, and then he laughed at himself. He was really stupid. He was so immersed in the world of ninja that he forgot the power of science.

……

"Anesthetic?"

"Yes, for a drug that paralyzes the whole body, it is best if the drug is more powerful."

"That's no problem, but I want to know what method you're talking about?" Orochimaru Akatsuki asked with interest. In his opinion, it would be difficult for others to find a method for injuries that Tsunade couldn't cure.

"Ahem, this method is to let the spiritual energy guide and repair my body, but the injuries in my body are serious enough that once the spiritual energy enters, it will cause severe pain. In that case, I may not be able to stay awake and continue to control it, so …”

Lu Ming's tone was a little embarrassed, and it was a bit difficult for him to say that he was afraid of pain.

"I see." Orochimaru had an inexplicable smile on his face, as if he understood this funny joke instantly.

"So, does the teacher really want to continue to develop that ninjutsu?" After a moment of silence, Lu Ming quickly changed the topic, causing the scene to suddenly fall into silence. This question was actually a deliberate reminder from him. .

Orochimaru elegantly pulled out a red test tube with two fingers, shook it gently, put it in his mouth and took a sip, as if he was tasting a glass of red wine. His lips were stained with a bright red, and his face Satisfied, "Of course!"

"Then what will you choose then?"

Facing Uncle Snake's plain rhetorical question, Lu Ming smiled slightly and said without thinking, "It's good that the teacher is happy." He was not a saint and couldn't care about so much. The third Hokage should be worried, not him.

"Your personality is really unpredictable." The other party's tone was very sincere, which made him a little helpless. Originally, he thought he would be a little entangled, and then stopped him with righteous words. This was due to the influence of Konoha's education. The best image he could imagine.

It can only be said that he is a disciple who really suits his taste.

……

The next day, the atmosphere in Konoha Hokage's office was a little awe-inspiring. Danzo and Konoha's advisors and elders were sitting on the sofa next to them. Next to them, Tsunade, the princess of the Senju clan, was crossing her legs and looking upward with a somewhat unhappy expression. Sarutobi Hiruzen, his teacher.

The origin was because her suggestion of adding a medical ninja to each team was unanimously rejected by everyone. Of course, the suggestion was a good one. This approach can effectively reduce the casualty rate during missions and increase the success of missions. Rate, the same is true in wartime.

But it was rejected by everyone, including his teacher.

The third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, stopped his smoky movements and advised, "I know what Tsunade means, but this plan is too difficult. As a medical ninja, you should understand this best."

"Medical ninjas also need other skills compared to combat ninjas. Let's not talk about natural talents. To master medical ninjutsu, you must have very precise chakra control capabilities, you must also learn a lot of professional knowledge, and pay it forward. Practical minds are very perseverant, which is why there are not many medical ninjas."

"Of course there is another point, the three principles of medical ninjas you proposed. The first one is that medical ninjas must not give up treatment before the lives of their team members are exhausted! The second one is that medical ninjas must not be at the forefront of the battlefield! The third one is , The medical ninja must not die before everyone in the team!" Hiruzen Sarutobi knocked on the table and said, "Although your suggestion is very good, inserting a medical ninja into the three teams will inevitably weaken the attack of the three-person team. Strength, the role of medical ninja lies in his battery life and recovery ability. If you focus on this, the strength of the original team will be reduced. This is also an indisputable fact. Not every medical ninja has your strength. , you must also admit this."

The eloquent words were like a basin of cold water poured on Tsunade's head. Although she wanted to refute, she could not find a reason because what the other party said was indeed true. It was too difficult to cultivate medical ninjas, so she chose voluntarily. There are also very few medical ninjas.

Let others protect you, or protect yourself. Most people will choose the latter.

Such an atmosphere immediately made her feel extremely depressed.

With a flick of the brush, Tsunade suddenly stood up, waved her coat lightly and said, "I'm leaving first!"

Then with a bang, the door was closed, leaving an embarrassed Sarutobi Hiruzen. As for Danzo and the Konoha advisor beside him, the old god was still there. It seemed that he had expected such a scene. The Senju clan In their eyes, the princess is just such a little girl.

……

The nurse who just walked into the room felt the unusual aura in the room, so she had to bite the bullet and whisper, "Tsunade-sama, there is a document that needs your signature..."

With the scraping sound of the pen on the paper, "Okay, is there anything else?"

"No, no more!"

The nurse quickly closed the door and patted her chest, as if she had just escaped from a volcano that was about to erupt rather than an ordinary office.

She had never seen Tsunade-sama looking so angry. It was really scary.

But before she could take a few steps, the knock on the door suddenly rang in her ears. She turned around and saw a little fat man had opened the door and walked in.

Hey, she silently prayed for him in her heart, and a few seconds later she walked away with brisk steps. It can only be said that she was an unlucky little guy.

But she didn't expect that 10 minutes later, the little fat man walked out of the office with a bright smile and left at a brisk pace...