Reborn as Danzō’s Grandson, Must I Offend the Entire Ninja World?

After Jiraiya left, Tsunade remained silent for a long time.

Eventually, Shizune couldn't help but ask, "Tsunade-sama, are we going back to Konoha?"

Shizune sincerely hoped they would. If Tsunade agreed to Jiraiya's request, then after all these years of wandering, Shizune would finally find peace. Following Tsunade had brought little happiness, only hardship.

Every time she saw a casino now, she wanted to charge in and destroy everything.

Returning to Konoha meant no longer being chased by debt collectors. It meant having a stable home. For Shizune, it would be paradise.

"Why go back?"

Tsunade waved her hand dismissively, snatched the sake from in front of Shizune, downed it in one gulp, and staggered back to the bedroom.

That night, her head was heavy and muddled, but she couldn't fall asleep. Her thoughts were a mess.

Although she claimed to have no feelings for Konoha, deep down, it was more like she had been running away.

Konoha was the village founded by her grandfather, a place where countless members of the Senju clan had fought and bled. What she truly hated was the endless cycle of war, taking one loved one after another.

"Jiraiya's words can't be fully trusted."

Tsunade murmured to herself, "He wouldn't lie to me, but what he said is still just speculation. There's no real proof that Yami colluded with Orochimaru."

"But he was right about one thing. That old man Danzō is trouble. If Yami becomes Hokage, Danzō's influence will definitely skyrocket."

"In the past, when he had no power, he tried everything to start wars. Now that he has such a powerful grandson, he'll become even more arrogant."

Thinking of this, Tsunade began leaning toward agreeing with Jiraiya.

In terms of kinship, Yami was the son of Senju Saki, a direct descendant of the main Senju line, and her closest blood relative still alive.

In terms of ninjutsu, he had already mastered the Wood Release, something only her grandfather had done.

She couldn't let him go astray.

Having made up her mind, Tsunade slowly closed her eyes and soon fell asleep.

Over the next few days, Tsunade pretended she was still considering the offer. Jiraiya catered to her every need and often watched Naruto train when he was bored.

But in reality, Tsunade was waiting for Orochimaru to contact her.

Since she had decided to become Hokage, she would use this opportunity to eliminate a threat to the village.

Finally, over a week later, Orochimaru lost patience and reached out to Tsunade again. The two agreed to meet outside the city the next day.

The following day, Tsunade arrived at the designated spot alone.

Orochimaru relaxed and smiled. "Looks like you didn't inform Jiraiya. That means you've already made your choice."

"Orochimaru, I can try to treat you."

A gentle breeze blew through her golden hair, revealing Tsunade's beautiful face. But at that moment, her expression was filled with killing intent. "But you have to answer a few questions. If you dare lie, I'll cripple more than just your hands."

"No problem. We've been classmates for many years. I wouldn't lie to you about a few questions."

Orochimaru nodded casually.

Tsunade stepped forward and clenched her fist. "Jiraiya said you and Shimura Yami worked together on the Konoha Crush. Is it true?"

"So you want to know about that?"

Orochimaru raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised. "I thought you'd be asking about Impure World Reincarnation."

"Cut the crap. Answer me."

Tsunade pressed him impatiently.

"Well, that depends on what Jiraiya's definition of cooperation is..."

Orochimaru decided to tell the truth. Lies would be exposed eventually. Before he figured out how to deal with Yami and the mysterious Uchiha Anbu, Orochimaru had no plans to confront a truly ruthless powerhouse.

"Shimura did know about the Konoha Crush in advance. I approached Danzō and leaked the plan to him."

"After all, without convincing him to stay out of it, I wouldn't have had a chance to kill that old man Sarutobi."

As he said this, Orochimaru's face showed a hint of fear.

Before the plan began, he didn't know Yami had mastered Wood Release. That terrifying Wooden Golem seemed like it could slap the Four Violet Flames Formation into dust.

Tsunade's brows furrowed tightly.

"Anything else?"

"Nothing much. Oh, wait..."

Orochimaru remembered another incident. "He did have one condition. He insisted on being involved in killing the Kazekage. I later learned that Suna's hero, Pakura, had been betrayed by her village and was somehow saved by Yami."

"He probably made that demand to let Pakura take her revenge. Nothing more."

Orochimaru spoke casually, as if killing the Kazekage was no big deal and could be forgotten.

And he truly would've forgotten, if Tsunade hadn't pressed him.

"I see..."

After listening to the whole story, Tsunade made her own judgment. Her eyes suddenly narrowed, and she launched a punch at Orochimaru.

"Since you've said everything... then die!"

"So in the end, you still chose Konoha. Tsunade, I'm disappointed in you."

Orochimaru and Kabuto quickly retreated. Orochimaru spat out the Kusanagi Sword, which rapidly extended toward Tsunade's throat. But she swatted it away with one palm, and Orochimaru's neck twisted grotesquely.

"I never had any intention of making a deal with someone like you."

Tsunade took a deep breath and was about to chase Orochimaru down and finish him off when she was shocked to see Kabuto suddenly stab his own palm with a kunai. Blood splattered.

Tsunade's strength vanished, and she collapsed to the ground, staring at Kabuto's bloody hand in horror, her body trembling uncontrollably.

Kabuto, however, didn't seem to feel any pain. He adjusted his glasses with his bloodstained hand, and a smug smile appeared on his face.

"Who would've thought, the idol of all medical-nin, Tsunade-sama, actually suffers from hemophobia."

As a fellow medical-nin, Kabuto had already noticed something strange about Tsunade the previous day. When she struck the ground, she had carefully avoided injury and used her strength in an oddly cautious way, greatly weakening her punch.

It was impossible for a Sannin to be that delicate. The only explanation was that Tsunade had hemophobia.

"Lord Orochimaru, this is the best opportunity."

Kabuto whispered, "Looks like your old classmate isn't on our side. Why not just..."

Kabuto was certain that Tsunade would challenge Yami for the position of Hokage once she returned to Konoha. As a good subordinate, he naturally wanted to eliminate any potential threats for his master, so he proposed killing her.

"Just take her."

After a moment of hesitation, Orochimaru made his decision. "She's more valuable alive."

Kabuto's eyes flashed with regret, but he said nothing more. A former captive could never be allowed to become Hokage. In that sense, his mission was already accomplished.

Bang!

Just as Kabuto rushed toward the paralyzed Tsunade, a cloud of smoke exploded in front of her, and a foot shot out from within, kicking him back.

The smoke cleared, revealing Jiraiya, Naruto, and Shizune standing protectively in front of Tsunade.

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes and greeted calmly, "Long time no see, Jiraiya."

Jiraiya looked at Orochimaru with a half-smile. "Orochimaru, your eyes look especially twisted today."

The two stared at each other, and in that moment, even Tsunade seemed like a bystander.

Naruto looked at Kabuto in shock.

"Kabuto-senpai? Why are you with Orochimaru?"

"Because I'm a spy from Otogakure."

Kabuto slowly retreated beside Orochimaru, lifted his bangs, and revealed his forehead protector.

Naruto stared in disbelief at the musical note symbol. "No way... You taught me so much during the Chunin Exams!"

Because you're Yami's disciple, of course I treated you well without blowing my cover.

Kabuto silently answered in his heart, but on the surface, he only sneered coldly and said nothing.

Jiraiya stopped looking at Orochimaru and turned to Tsunade, who was being supported by Shizune. He hadn't expected Tsunade to have hemophobia.

"Shizune, take Naruto and Tsunade away."

Jiraiya's aura turned cold and serious. His eyes burned with murderous intent.

"From this moment on, there are no more Sannin. Orochimaru, I'll bury you here today!"

Orochimaru's expression completely darkened.

No one knew Jiraiya better than he did. And right now, Jiraiya was serious about killing him!

You really want to kill me?!

In the past, Jiraiya always wanted to bring Orochimaru back to Konoha. But this time, it was different—completely different.

While speaking, Jiraiya bit his finger and began forming seals. Orochimaru gave Kabuto a look, and Kabuto also began forming seals with Orochimaru's blood. The two slapped the ground almost simultaneously.

"Summoning Technique!"

Smoke billowed out as two massive creatures emerged.

Jiraiya landed on Gamabunta's head, while Orochimaru and Kabuto appeared on...

"Green Snake?"

Orochimaru and Kabuto stared at the green snake beneath their feet in shock. Orochimaru immediately glared at Kabuto.

"Why did you summon Green Snake instead of Manda?!"

Among the Ryūchi Cave summons, aside from the three great snake princesses and the White Snake Sage, Manda and Garaga were the strongest. The other giant snakes were all weaker, and Green Snake was one of them.

His hands were crippled, he was already at a disadvantage, and now Kabuto summoned Green Snake? Was this a joke?

Kabuto looked aggrieved. "Lord Orochimaru, the summon depends on your will. I only provided chakra, and I guarantee I provided enough to summon Lord Manda."

"Then what happened?!"

Orochimaru stared at Green Snake. "Green Snake, where is Manda?!"

After a brief silence, Green Snake's voice echoed throughout the battlefield.

"Lord Orochimaru, Manda... is gone."

"Gone?" Orochimaru froze. "What do you mean? Did Shimura summon him?"

If a summon is already active, another summoning won't work unless the contract is canceled.

"No."

Green Snake shook its massive head, speaking with a fearful tone. "Two years ago, Master Yami had a small conflict with Manda. He blew up Manda's head and roasted the body for food."

Orochimaru: ?????

(To be continued.)

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