Chapter 471

You want your grandson to see your son and daughter-in-law, no matter what?

I also want to see my parents, grandparents, and grandpa again.

Oh, and my second grandpa.

It's a pity that the Impure World Reincarnation Technique... is not allowed to be learned in Konoha.

In order to prevent accidents, Tsunade even hid the scroll. As for where it was hidden, she herself didn't know.

Because she gave the scroll to Shinki, Shinki copied the forbidden techniques that were not dangerous and could be learned, then directly confiscated the remaining forbidden scrolls. Only Shinki knew where they were hidden.

After struggling for a while, Tsunade still signaled Uchiha Mikoto to go out and rest first.

After Mikoto left the Hokage's office, Tsunade took out a puppet and contacted Shinki remotely.

The puppet's eyes on the desk soon lit up, and Shinki's voice rang out in the Hokage's office.

"Is there something?"

If it wasn't important, Tsunade wouldn't use puppets to call him from a distance.

"Where did the caravan arrive?" Tsunade asked an irrelevant question first.

Shinki was silent for a few seconds before replying: "Just left the Land of Wind and returned to the sea. We're turning back to the Land of Water. The caravan has no intention of entering the waters of the Land of Earth but will take the route through the Land of Water."

"If you have something to say, just say it. I'm fishing."

"..."

Damn you!

Gritting her teeth and cursing inwardly, Tsunade said unhappily:

"Is it so wrong for me to contact you? It's fine if you know, but if you don't know, you'll think you, Hyuga Shinki, are out having fun with some beauty."

"Ah, yes, yes, yes. I have to thank Lord Hokage for giving me such a good opportunity. Otherwise, I wouldn't have had an excuse to leave the village."

"..."

I really want to smash your head in!

Hearing Shinki's sarcastic tone, Tsunade's teeth itched with anger. You mock me, and I retaliate immediately? Is that it?

"Chiyo hopes to borrow the village's Impure World Reincarnation Technique to fulfill a wish for her eldest grandson."

"That's it?"

On the sea, Shinki, who was leisurely fishing, couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this.

"Why come to me for such a small matter? Just go to Orochimaru directly. That guy surely knows the Impure World Reincarnation Technique. He's your best bet."

"What?"

Tsunade's voice rose several decibels.

"You're saying Orochimaru knows the Impure World Reincarnation Technique? Since when? Why didn't I know this?"

The forbidden scrolls recorded every instance of someone reading or copying from them—what ninjutsu they accessed and why they wanted to learn it. Everything was documented.

Even when Shinki helped a certain yellow-haired kid copy the Flying Thunder God Technique, Tsunade, who assisted, recorded the reasons clearly.

Now, someone tells her Orochimaru learned this forbidden ninjutsu? Tsunade was immediately upset.

"I don't know when, and I haven't asked, but I'm confident he has learned it and even studied it in depth. If you don't believe me, go ask him yourself."

"The ties between the Sand Village and our village are deepening. Strengthening the relationship between the two sides won't hurt us. As for whether to help or not, you can decide for yourself. All I can say is, after the war, I'll do something significant that will impact the entire ninja world. At that time, we'll need allies who share our vision."

"As for what it is, don't ask. You'll know when the time comes. Let's not talk about it now—my fish is biting. Go find Orochimaru if you need help. If he can't handle it, then come find me."

The forbidden scroll records didn't show Orochimaru copying or learning the Impure World Reincarnation Technique, but Shinki believed Orochimaru had done so and had likely studied it extensively.

As for how he got access, that was a question for the Third Hokage. Perhaps even the Third Hokage didn't realize when his prized apprentice began studying the forbidden technique.

"Mikoto, send someone to inform Orochimaru to come to the Hokage's office immediately."

So sneaky, Orochimaru! You even learned the Impure World Reincarnation Technique. What on earth are you planning?!

Tsunade was livid. The old man is so irresponsible, letting people casually browse the forbidden scrolls without proper records. It's ridiculous.

The more Tsunade thought about it, the more dissatisfied she became with the Third Hokage.

Since the falling-out with Jiraiya over Princess Orochimaru's matters, Orochimaru had returned to his old habits, often retreating into his underground lab when he wasn't on missions.

Tsunade wasn't like the Third Hokage. She didn't need the Hokage Guard to run errands for her. Instead, Shinki's puppet handled the task.

The puppet ensured the Hokage's office was secure, and Shinki himself could intervene immediately if something went wrong.

"The Hokage invites you."

The puppet didn't enter Orochimaru's underground base. It left a message with a snake nearby and left decisively.

The snake carried the message underground to Orochimaru.

"Tsunade is looking for me?"

After reviewing the puppet's recorded message, Orochimaru smirked. "Shinki's puppets have improved again."

After setting the snake aside, Orochimaru removed his gloves, tidied his clothes, and made his way to the Hokage's office unhurriedly.

When Orochimaru entered, Tsunade slammed the table and demanded loudly:

"Orochimaru, when did you start learning the Impure World Reincarnation Technique and studying this forbidden technique?"

"???"

Orochimaru, who had just closed the door, was stunned by the unexpected question.

"Impure World Reincarnation Technique? Was it discovered?"

After piecing things together, Orochimaru smiled faintly.

"I copied it from the forbidden scroll. The old man was busy, so I copied it myself. By the way, Shimura Danzo offered to help me copy it before, but I refused."

Thanks to Shinki's earlier confrontation with Shimura Danzo, Orochimaru hadn't collaborated with him.

"If I can copy it myself, why would I need him?"

Orochimaru had no interest in working with Shimura Danzo, especially after his schemes were exposed.

"So you really studied this forbidden technique?" Tsunade felt her head spinning.

It was true!

Danzo hadn't lied, and Orochimaru remained as audacious as ever.