Chapter 20 Orochimaru Takes in a Disciple, and Chiyama Gekko Demands an Apprenticeship Gift!

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Thanks to his trip to the Land of Hot Water, Chiyama Gekko earned a fair amount, so he enjoyed a rare period of leisure.

When Chiyama Gekko returned to the school, it immediately caused a chorus of wails from a group of students.

But there were also those who were full of confidence, such as Kakashi and Obito Uchiha.

"Humph! Your devil teacher is back!"

"I'm telling you, my Concealment technique has improved a great deal now. You definitely won't be able to find me!"

Kakashi, beside him, didn't say a word, but his eyes also sparkled with a shrewd light, clearly full of confidence as well.

"Is that so? Hahaha, then let's start playing hide-and-seek."

"Everyone! You have 5 minutes to get ready!"

Chiyama Gekko laughed heartily and directly initiated the torturous hide-and-seek session.

As soon as his voice fell, everyone disappeared in an instant.

Chiyama Gekko subconsciously activated his Insect Eyes and watched as each student found what they thought was the perfect hiding place.

He couldn't help but laugh out loud again.

As soon as the 5 minutes were up, Chiyama Gekko started the pulling out radishes time.

One little head after another was found by him.

Finally, only Kakashi and Obito Uchiha were left unfound.

This made Chiyama Gekko look at them with new respect. After all, the first round of searching was just a rough one.

But being able to avoid the first round, they had already made remarkable progress.

"Not bad. It's a pity, though, still not enough."

Soon, Chiyama Gekko jumped onto the rooftop, and his feet very naturally landed on two ryo.

"What, not showing yourselves yet?"

"Do I really have to step on you guys?"

That's right, the two ryo under Chiyama Gekko's feet were transformed by Kakashi and Obito Uchiha.

It has to be said that these two were quite meticulous. First, they didn't know where they had thrown the original ryo.

Then they used the Transformation Technique to turn into ryo and blend into the environment.

If it weren't for Chiyama Gekko's Insect Eyes changing into compound eyes for amplification, it would really be impossible to spot them with just his eyesight.

"Bang!"

Two sounds rang out simultaneously. Kakashi and Obito Uchiha instantly reverted to their original forms and were stepped on by Chiyama Gekko.

"Really! How did you find us!"

"We clearly hid very well. This was an idea we came up with after researching for a long time!"

Obito Uchiha roared loudly in great dissatisfaction.

But Chiyama Gekko stepped on him firmly, making it impossible for him to move at all.

"Hehe, although you've made progress, it's still not enough, you two."

"Next time..."

Before Chiyama Gekko could finish his sentence, he suddenly felt a very cold aura rising behind him.

"Who!"

With a flash, he left the spot and stared fixedly at the area behind him.

The sudden change startled Kakashi and Obito Uchiha slightly. They quickly got up and also looked towards the back.

"Hehe, not bad reflexes."

A hoarse voice sounded slowly. When Chiyama Gekko heard this voice, his heart tightened suddenly.

Then, a white figure slowly emerged.

The person exuded a cold and sinister aura.

His skin was deathly pale, and his eyes were filled with aloofness.

The one who came was Orochimaru, one of the Konoha Sannin and the most beloved disciple of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

By this time, Orochimaru's strength had firmly reached the elite ninja level. He was very clear about his own abilities. However, Chiyama Gekko was actually able to detect his arrival, which couldn't help but give Orochimaru a slight start.

You know, although the person in front of him was an assistant teacher at the ninja academy, he was still just a young man.

Such a teenage boy was actually able to detect his movements.

"No wonder. I always felt like someone was watching me. So it's Lord Orochimaru,"

"I wonder what you want with me?"

Even when facing Orochimaru, Chiyama Gekko didn't show even a hint of nervousness.

After all, they were in the village now. He was sure that Orochimaru wouldn't lay a hand on him.

"Hehe, as expected of the elite ninja who was promoted by the old man by special exception. Just based on this perception and insight, you're really good."

"The old man said to go to the Hokage Building tomorrow to pick up your promotion order."

He had witnessed the entire hide-and-seek game.

Although the concealment techniques of this group of students seemed rather shallow to him.

But the speed at which Chiyama Gekko found everyone was really too fast. It was as if anyone's hiding was useless in his eyes.

This made Orochimaru, who was always arrogant, couldn't help but offer a slight praise.

The Gekko clan, possessing the Kekkei Genkai of Touton, and he had learned the Flying Thunder God Technique.

With all these labels attached to Chiyama Gekko, even Orochimaru had a thought of taking him as a disciple.

After all, such a genius was really likable.

"Chiyama-kun... Are you interested in becoming my disciple?"

Chiyama Gekko was stunned, his face filled with disbelief.

What did he just hear? Orochimaru wanted to take him as a disciple?

My god, is the sun coming out from the west?

But then he thought, Orochimaru was still loyal to Konoha for now. Although he had already started some experiments secretly, on the surface he was still one of the Sannin of Konoha and the best successor to the future Hokage.

It was normal for a genius like him to want to take on a disciple.

Chiyama Gekko's eyes narrowed slightly. He was suddenly somewhat tempted by Orochimaru's invitation.

Don't forget, Orochimaru was a ninja on the surface, but secretly he was the top scientist in the ninja world. If he became his disciple, tsk tsk, at least half of those scientific research findings would be his.

No, even more would be his. After all, it was normal for a disciple to learn secretly from his master, right?

Chōmei: Damn it... Why does every unethical thing seem normal when it comes to you?

"Hehe, are you hesitating, Chiyama-kun?"

Seeing that Chiyama Gekko remained silent for a long while, Orochimaru couldn't help but ask.

He didn't quite understand. He was one of the famous Sannin in the ninja world.

In the vast Konoha Village, except for a handful of people, whether in terms of prestige or strength, he had no match.

To receive an invitation from him was something that many people dreamed of. Why was the young man in front of him hesitating?

Although Chiyama Gekko was on the verge of becoming an elite ninja in the village, after all, the promotion order hadn't been signed yet, and he was still just a Chunin for the time being.

"Ah?"

"Lord Orochimaru, you're joking."

"How could I hesitate? This is an extremely good thing."

"However, I am indeed thinking about something."

Chiyama Gekkō said with a serious expression, which somewhat surprised Orochimaru.

He agreed, which was great.

But what was he thinking about?

"Hehe... What are you thinking about, Chiyama-kun?"

"I was thinking that since Lord Orochimaru wants to take me as his disciple, what will the Apprenticeship Gift be? You're one of the Sannin! I believe you won't be stingy with your disciple, right!"

Orochimaru:.....

Kakashi: What did I just see... Oh my god...

Obito Uchiha: What the hell! Can it be played like this? I also want to find a master to take me in. Who should I go to?

"Hehe..."

Orochimaru laughed, smiling brightly. It had been years.

Since he achieved something, everyone had been extremely respectful to him. He never thought he would meet such a brat who asked him for things.

Interesting, very interesting.

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