A New Snake In The Shinobi World

Orochimaru's sudden marriage proposal left Tsunade stunned.

This was entirely out of character for him, Orochimaru was never the type to take the initiative in such matters.

But her astonishment at his proposal was quickly overshadowed by something far more incredible: Orochimaru could fly.

Standing outside Konoha Village, Tsunade wasn't surprised that Orochimaru had used the Flying Thunder God Technique to transport them. But these enormous black wings? And the ability to fly freely in the air? That was something she couldn't ignore.

Her sharp eyes immediately recognized the source.

"This is… Magnet Release? That black material… it's iron sand!" Tsunade murmured to herself. Then her disbelief deepened. "But how? How are you using Magnet Release?"

Orochimaru gave her a faint smile, his raspy voice breaking the silence. "This is what I wanted to show you. When you see this, you should be able to piece things together."

Hearing his words, Tsunade's mind began to race. Her initial surprise faded as understanding dawned.

"Wood Release… Magnet Release… Wait. Don't tell me you've somehow fused other people's bloodline limits into yourself?" Tsunade's eyes widened in shock. "No… no way!"

Orochimaru remained silent, simply descending to the ground with Tsunade in his arms. As they landed, he reached for the Flying Thunder God kunai embedded in the ground.

With the kunai in hand, he turned to Tsunade. His vertical golden pupils shifted, gradually morphing into a vivid scarlet the unmistakable Sharingan of the Uchiha clan.

"You're absolutely right," he said simply.

Tsunade stood frozen, struggling to process what she was seeing.

"Is that… the Sharingan?" she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper.

The contrast between Orochimaru's black wings and the glowing red of his Sharingan gave him a demonic aura, making him appear almost otherworldly. Coupled with his immortality and mastery of the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, he seemed more like a myth than a man.

"Oh my God…"

Tsunade was overwhelmed. As a ninja, she understood the implications of what she was witnessing. Orochimaru wasn't just revealing ordinary techniques, these were abilities that could shake the entire ninja world to its core.

"Why would you tell me something like this?" Tsunade asked, her voice trembling.

For a ninja, revealing one's abilities to another was a matter of great trust. Sharing such information exposed vulnerabilities, which could be exploited by enemies. Orochimaru's willingness to show her these secrets went beyond the trust of comrades, it was a declaration of something far deeper.

"I told you," Orochimaru said, his tone calm. "This is my way of showing sincerity."

"Sincerity?" Tsunade repeated, her mind flashing back to his earlier proposal. "Are you saying this is part of your sincerity for… marriage? But this is…"

For Tsunade, the value of what Orochimaru had revealed far exceeded anything material. It was the ultimate display of trust.

"It doesn't matter," Orochimaru said, his lips curling into a faint smile as he dispelled the Sharingan and reabsorbed the iron sand into nothingness. "As long as you don't tell anyone, no one will know, right?"

"Of course I won't tell," Tsunade replied earnestly. But then she hesitated, her gaze softening. "Orochimaru… are you really willing to marry me?"

"What do you think?" he replied, his voice carrying a rare gentleness.

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And so, it was decided: Orochimaru and Tsunade's wedding date was set for June 6, Year 36 of Konoha's founding, just a month away.

The news spread quickly throughout Konoha, creating a mix of shock and excitement.

For the villagers and shinobi, the announcement was both surprising and expected. While the timing felt abrupt, many saw it as a natural step. After all, the two had been together for so long. Wasn't it only a matter of time?

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"Orochimaru, it seems I made the right decision not bringing you into Root," Danzo remarked coolly, his voice carrying a hint of amusement.

The two were meeting in the dimly lit headquarters of Root, where Danzo's eyes bore into Orochimaru.

Root's recruitment process was notoriously strict. To qualify, members had to be orphans with no emotional attachments no connections, no distractions. Only then could they become the perfect tools for the organization.

At one point, Danzo had considered bringing Orochimaru into Root, but his relationship with Tsunade had made that impossible.

Falling in love? Getting married? Such attachments were incompatible with Root.

Orochimaru responded with a dismissive wave. "Where I work doesn't matter. It doesn't affect my goals."

"Is that so?" Danzo's sharp gaze lingered on him. "How much does Tsunade know?"

"Not much," Orochimaru replied evenly.

"Good," Danzo said. "I'd hate for her to ruin our plans."

Orochimaru's lips curled into a faint smile, though he said nothing in return.

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Naturally, the news of the wedding also reached the Third Hokage.

As the former teacher of both Orochimaru and Tsunade, Hiruzen felt obligated to take on most of the preparations. With both of them having lost their parents, and as their nominal guardian, he took on the role of overseeing their big day.

The elders of Konoha agreed it was appropriate, though what truly surprised them was the budget.

Over 200 million ryo.

It was an astonishing figure, one that raised countless eyebrows.

Had the combined wealth of the Senju clan's inheritance and Orochimaru's personal savings all been poured into this single event? It seemed excessive, even for a wedding.

The Senju clan's resources had largely been distributed to the village after their decline, leaving Tsunade with only the remaining wealth from her family's coffers. Orochimaru's research, while self-sustaining, wasn't known for generating vast profits. How, then, had they amassed such a sum?

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Back at Orochimaru's home, Tsunade sat in stunned silence, her earlier happiness replaced with disbelief.

"Two hundred million ryo?!" she exclaimed. "Orochimaru, are you out of your mind? Where am I supposed to find that kind of money?"

Orochimaru, calmly fiddling with a scroll, glanced at her and waved dismissively. "I didn't say you had to pay for it."

"Then where did you get it?" Tsunade demanded. "There's no way your village could have earned that much. You don't even take on missions!"

Orochimaru smirked faintly. "Don't worry about it. Just tell people it's our combined savings."

"That's not the point!" Tsunade huffed, her frustration boiling over. "Spending 200 million on a wedding is insane! If you have that much extra money, you might as well help me fulfill my childhood dream."

"Your childhood dream?" Orochimaru raised an eyebrow. "Oh, you mean… winning every casino in the world?"

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