My Hokage Journey

"teacher!"

He caught the flash of surprise and surprise in Orochimaru's eyes, although now his eyes were as calm as a lake on a snow-capped mountain, with no emotion visible.

How to put it this way, Lu Ming had reservations at first. He didn't simply think that the other party really accepted him as his disciple. He always felt that the other party had some purpose that he didn't know clearly. Even if he wanted blood without blood, There is no need for secret techniques.

Until today, at this moment, he finally believed that he was indeed playing the role of a master, not a human trafficker everywhere.

Lu Ming didn't know what to say in this situation, so Orochimaru spoke first, and he smiled slightly, "I thought it was Jiraiya, it was really beyond my expectation."

"Tell me, did anything interesting happen?"

Lu Ming did not describe this bizarre experience with a high-spirited expression like a dream-chasing boy. He just narrated it in a calm tone, occasionally cooperating with Orochimaru's questions.

Orochimaru nodded as he listened, as if he was listening with great interest.

And in the process, he also had some kind of illusion, as if what he saw in front of him was not a thin young man, but an eagle about to spread its wings. For a moment, he felt that the other person seemed to be speaking in an adult's tone. The perspective is talking to him. Different from those precocious teenagers, this feeling is actually different. The forced calmness and the natural calmness can be distinguished.

"When things here are over, I also want to see the White Snake Sage you mentioned." Orochimaru was silent for a moment and suddenly said.

"I don't know how long it will last!" Lu Ming frowned. This is a war between countries and it cannot be ended in a short time.

"Teacher, have there been any changes on the Iwa Ninja side?" Lu Ming asked after putting away his own topic.

"What else can we do? Like the Sand Ninja, they are gathering their troops. They are probably preparing for a big fight. This kind of movement cannot be concealed. We are not stupid, but the initiative now lies with the other party. After all, even if White Fang-senpai is here, our overall strength is still much worse than the opponent. With less and more, we in Konoha are already at a disadvantage at the beginning of this round."

Of course, the opponent is not as indestructible as imagined. The advantage of numbers does not mean everything. The terrain factor is also very important. Sand from the Kingdom of Wind is very difficult to use here. Sand dipped in water will be several times heavier. It needs to be driven to check. The carat then doubled.

Therefore, you rarely see sand ninjas using sand transformation ninjutsu. It is usually a combination of wind escape and puppet master. There are many examples like this, so the type of battlefield also restricts the opponent's performance in certain aspects.

The second point is that the ulterior motives of both sides are also one of the reasons why they have not taken action. How to maximize their own interests is an issue that both sides are considering.

This is not one-on-one, where victory is victory and defeat is defeat, but two-on-one. What you need to consider is not only the issue of victory, but also the issues after victory.

There is also a third point, the factor of local power. Although the Kingdom of Rain is not big, it is famous, not because they have a large ninja village, but because their leader is called the demigod of the ninja world. The man - Sanshouyu Hanzo, this alone is enough for people to ignore.

When three countries are causing trouble on someone else's territory, can you guarantee that the other party will not interfere? Is this possible?

Even his disciple should understand these issues. Orochimaru picked up the water glass and took a sip and continued.

"What's your plan next?"

"Does the teacher want to give me a day off?"

"What does it matter? Anyway, we can't fight in the recent period, and we are not very short of manpower. I will just call you when the time comes." Orochi spread his hands and said that opening a backdoor for his disciples is not a problem at all, at least. Compared to those Uchiha, this is really nothing.

"Then thank you teacher, but how did the teacher see it?"

"Do you think that calling me teacher is in vain?" Orochimaru chuckled.

The communication between master and disciple was unexpectedly frank and natural. Both Orochimaru and Lu Ming enjoyed the conversation calmly. There was no uneven visual difference due to age or appearance. This was the case for many masters and disciples. Where none can be done.

In Lu Ming's opinion, his teacher Orochimaru is indeed a good chat partner. He is not only good at listening, but also at critical moments.

Sometimes he can give advice. He never talks about big principles. He only talks about ways to do things, but he is not limited to one. But sometimes he will reveal some so-called philosophers' ways of life, which complement each other and use science. Explain the mysteries and use philosophy to explain life.

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Summer is about to begin, but there is still no heat at all. The almighty rain has washed away all the dust and taken away the heat. However, the benefits of the Rain Country are just this. Lu Ming can't wait to go now. Go to a sunny place.

"Jiraiya-sama, where is Minato?" Lu Ming, who was standing at the gate, asked confusedly. Logically speaking, as one of his few friends, he should come and say hello after knowing that he was not dead.

"He seemed to have returned to the village the day before yesterday. I had forgotten about it before!" Jiraiya scratched his head and said with an embarrassed look.

It was rare to see a ninja with such a good memory. Lu Ming covered his face with one hand and suddenly felt that Orochimaru was much more reliable than Jiraiya.

"Then, Jiraiya-sama, I also take my leave."

I came to the camp and rested for a night to feel refreshed. I bought all the equipment and got ready to go. I felt a bit like a warrior in an RPG who is about to embark on a journey, holding two knives and preparing to kill monsters and clear the way. This mood is also quite interesting. The unknown novelty always makes people look forward to it. .

"You young people just can't bear the loneliness. By the way, remember to bring this to my lovely apprentice when you go back." Jiraiya patted his shoulder and took out a mini scroll with a seal on it, Lu Ming guessed that it was some ninjutsu or secret technique prepared for Minato.

Putting it away in his backpack, he smiled and saluted, "I will definitely bring it, sir!"

Humming a small tune, he stepped forward and raised his hand behind him without looking back.

Jiraiya looked at the black-haired boy walking away in front of him from a distance, feeling a little relieved in his heart. The seeds of Konoha seemed to have taken root... But what does sir mean?

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Traveling on foot is not as hasty as rushing slowly, it is just like a trip that just goes away. Except for the destination, everything else is unknown, but this kind of trip will be interesting and unforgettable.

However, just as Lu Ming was biting an apple and rushing on, two figures suddenly appeared in front of the woods. Xiao walked over with interest. When she got closer, she realized that a weak little girl was looking at the lying girl with tears in her eyes. The old woman on the ground looked like a pair of refugees who had just escaped from the Country of Rain.

The little girl's face was pale and her black hair was soaked, while the old woman was dying, her eyes were slightly open, and she seemed to have difficulty speaking.

The current living conditions in the Country of Rain are harsh, and capable people have already fled. Such a combination of old and weak people can basically be reduced to waiting for death. Escape from here is indeed a wise choice, but there is a The main premise is only for those young and strong friends.

Traveling a long distance, not to mention whether they can have enough dry food, is also a big problem in terms of physical strength alone.

"Is there anything I can do to help?" Lu Ming asked.

The sudden voice from behind made the little girl startled. After seeing that it was a teenager, she relaxed again, "My grandma is too tired and said she wanted to rest for a while, but she can't move now. I want to feed her." A little water might help her get better, but I can't help her..."

Sighing, he threw the core to the side, walked to the other person's side and carefully helped the other person's body up. Then the little girl next to him took the prepared water bottle and started pouring it into the other person's mouth.

However, at this moment, the old woman's wrinkled eyelids suddenly opened, and a strong murderous aura burst out from her dark eyes. Lu Ming suddenly felt a sharp pain in his stomach. At this moment, an equal amount of pain came from behind. of severe pain.

The two of them sneered and looked at the pale boy on the ground who had lost too much blood. They felt surprisingly relaxed!

Just when the two thought they had succeeded, the boy opposite them turned into a puff of white smoke with a bang.

The joy of success was instantly replaced by inexplicable shock, followed by cold sweat on his forehead.

The surprise in the eyes of the girl and the old woman could not be concealed. Looking back on how they looked before, they were completely different.

The real Lu Ming also walked out from behind a big tree not far away, sighed and said to himself, "I knew the old man on the roadside couldn't be helped!"

Whether it is China or here, this principle can be applied equally.