Naruto: Did i Just Get Reincarnated as Gojo?

Chapter 120: The Ninja World is Vast, I Want to See It

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Knock knock-

"Come in~"

The old man's voice carried an inexplicable excitement, as if he had been secretly peeping at something inappropriate through his Telescope Jutsu. Hearing the knock on the door, he restrained himself.

"Yes, Lord Hiruzen."

With a hoarse voice, Orochimaru pushed open the front door and walked into the Sarutobi residence.

Looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi sitting in the small courtyard, a complex emotion flickered deep in Orochimaru's eyes.

If there was anything left in this vast Konoha that he found hard to part with... it would probably be this old man. Even though he had already decided to defect from Konoha.

After all, humans are social creatures, and bonds are shackles placed around the necks of powerful ninjas.

Family bonds, bonds with comrades, bonds between teacher and student...

Orochimaru's parents had long since died in battle; his comrades had left the village early and only met once a year or so. The only one left was this mentor who had accompanied him growing up.

If possible, Orochimaru even hoped that Hiruzen Sarutobi would rebel against Konoha with him.

Or perhaps, if Hiruzen could regain the position of Hokage, he might continue to stay in Konoha.

But unfortunately, there were no "ifs."

"Oh, it's Orochimaru~ You haven't visited this old man in a long time."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was a bit surprised.

With Danzo far away in Kirigakure and Mitokado Homura transferred to Sunagakure, Konoha Village had only him left.

Usually, he would get bored and want to reminisce with his disciple, inviting Orochimaru over for tea to alleviate the tedium of retirement.

But today was unusual; Orochimaru had come on his own.

Being an old and wise man, Hiruzen immediately guessed that his great disciple might have encountered some trouble and wanted his old teacher to lend a hand.

Thinking this, Hiruzen poured two cups of tea for himself and Orochimaru.

He took a sip first.

"Teacher, I..."

"Did something happen?"

Hiruzen preempted him: "With your abilities, is there anything in the village that could trouble you?"

Given Orochimaru's merits in the ninja wars, he was someone who could call the shots in Konoha. Hiruzen couldn't think of anything that would make him seek help.

Unless...

"Yes, Teacher." Orochimaru's expression was calm as he stated the fact of his unjust treatment: "I've been targeted by the Fourth Hokage."

"Minato? Targeting you?"

Hiruzen chuckled and shook his head: "I personally evaluated Minato. He's fair and impartial, without bias. In terms of ability and character, he's a reliable Hokage."