Chapter 141 [140] Envoy from the Kingdom of Earth

"Aida-kun."

"Since you said that, it means you should still remember the question you asked me last time, right?"

Orochimaru lowered his hand and struck lightly.

When faced with Aida Masaki's extremely tempting proposal, he had none of the greed, desire, and dreams that ordinary Konoha ninjas have.

He just looked at the bait rationally and calmly, just like he was conducting an experiment.

Even though it represents the position of [Hokage].

What Orochimaru and Aida Masaki were referring to was the brief communication they had on the way out of the Hokage Building after seizing the Grayl Stone in the River Country.

At that time, Orochimaru's question was, 'What does Aida-kun think of the position of Hokage?'

Aida Masaki replied with another question.

'Why would a man like you who desires to study all the truths in the world come up with the idea of ​​'becoming Hokage'?'

Even though a long time has passed, the impression is still clear enough for two ninjas with excellent memories.

"At that time, I didn't figure it out myself."

"But after that period of time, I probably discovered it."

Orochimaru looked at the young man in front of him, seemed to think for a few seconds, and then said with a flat smile: "If Konoha can be moved by the 'wind' as young as you, then I may not need to do what I have imagined.

That kind of thing.”

"Decision, right?"

In the end, even he himself was a little unsure.

As for what kind of decision was made?

Orochimaru didn't say anything.

Aida Masaki doesn't need to ask.

Because in the original work, the 'decision' he made is clear enough - to kill the third generation with his own hands, in the name of rebelling against ninja, to bring new 'wind' to the green and decaying Konoha, blowing this giant

The windmill is running.

However, this does not mean that Aida Masaki intends to let him go, but he said very directly:

"Then what if I give up the ninja lineage?"

“What if I stop these ‘changes’?”

"What if I tell you that you will see with your own eyes that everything is getting better now and will return step by step to the rigid state before?"

"Are you willing to take on this responsibility?"

Orochimaru looked at him with some doubts, and his golden snake eyes swept across his face cautiously, seeming to be a little puzzled. He hesitated for a long time before speaking slowly:

"Aida-kun, can I take your words as a threat?"

"exactly."

Aida Masaki admitted straightforwardly.

His meaning is also very obvious.

If you can't be the next Hokage, then I'll give up on the jobs I'm currently doing.

Whoever wants to come will come.

In the eyes of Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzo and others, the position of Hokage is extremely precious and hot. In the back and forth between the two of them, it seems that if you sit on it, you will suffer from baldness + hemorrhoids.

Coders' throne is the same.

dislike.

Perhaps, as Aida Masaki himself said.

Only those who truly have no desire for the position of 'Hokage', or even extremely disgusted with it, can resolve everything fairly and fairly with a business-like attitude.

Because whether it was Aida Masaki or Orochimaru, when they saw the word "Hokage", the first thing they thought of was how to solve the problem of eating, drinking and littering for hundreds of thousands of people in a village, which was their future blueprint.

While keeping your feet on the ground, you must also look up to the sky.

What we see are the responsibilities and obligations, as well as the ideals and pursuits that they are forced to put aside as individuals.

As for the Third Hokage duo.

Sarutobi Clan Legion! United Fire Release!

Look at my arm full of Sharingan + a full set of Wood Style! Under my hand is the best Aburame of this generation, the son of the blood successor of the mountain!

The difference between them cannot be measured in a few words.

However, it is precisely because of this that the two have a stalemate on this point.

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Orochimaru looked at him silently and said nothing for a long time.

This cold man slowly showed a smile:

"I reject your proposal."

"Aida-kun."

Aida Masaki still maintained that gentle attitude, but this non-negotiable answer was different from what he initially thought:

"Don't you care at all how your teacher will leave?"

"Lord Orochimaru."

"In my eyes, you are not such a person."

"What's more, if someone else does the same thing, the results will be completely different."

Facing Aida Masaki's words, Orochimaru shook his head calmly:

"The teacher's last dignity is naturally very important."

"but."

"I believe more in your ability and growth speed."

"Aida-kun."

Orochimaru's golden vertical pupils looked at him calmly, and his voice was calm: "Ten years, it doesn't even take that long. With the methods you have shown now, the entire Konoha will definitely become your possession."

"I don't know exactly what you want to do - at least not immortality. However, even if you continue to develop steadily with your current conditions, Sarutobi-sensei cannot stop you."

"Maybe you underestimate yourself too much."

Hearing this, Aida Masaki couldn't help but be startled, and looked at Orochimaru with some confusion.

"As for the teacher"

"Every era has its own way of ending."

As he spoke, Orochimaru lowered his eyes slightly, revealing some complex emotions in his golden vertical pupils:

"If he doesn't want to leave gracefully."

"Let's talk about it later."

In the end, Orochimaru did not give a clear answer.

Aida Masaki was still sighing in a low voice unconsciously until he left the laboratory.

After dilly-dallying for a while, he finally explained to himself:

"That's all."

"Time is on me."

From the very beginning, he never thought that he could directly draw Orochimaru to his side.

After all, no matter how much they criticize the position of 'Hokage', there are still countless idiots who covet this position, and it is not something that the two of them can decide by 'one count'.

Aida Masaki came here just to test Orochimaru's attitude towards the Hokage family, as well as the close relationship between Orochimaru and Sarutobi Hiruzen.

In addition, it is also because someone in Aida really hopes that a representative of scientific research talents like Orochimaru will be promoted.

In addition, some of his judgments were verified by the decades-old historical route of the original work, so Aida Masaki was quite confident in his words at first.

Unexpectedly, Orochimaru had so much confidence in him!

ten years.

Integrate all the forces in the village, including the Hokage family and the Ninja family?

A normal person living in Konoha might think that Orochimaru drank too much.

But Orochimaru dared to be so convinced.

I don’t know if it’s a curse or a blessing.
To be continued...