LRAB Chapter 130 Hand Clan Territory
Chapter 130 Hand Clan Territory
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"What did you say? Orochimaru has defected?"
Jiraiya had just returned to the village and only intended to rest for a while and then find an opportunity to chat with Orochimaru, but he never expected to suddenly hear such astonishing news.
Tsunade, standing beside him, was also shocked and stood frozen in place, her eyes filled with disbelief.
"Orochimaru defected? How is that possible...?"
Tsunade frowned, her voice filled with deep doubt.
Indeed, Orochimaru usually gives people the impression of being gloomy and aloof, but during this period, after the Second Hokage Tobirama returned to the village, Orochimaru was living the most comfortable and carefree time of his life.
He not only gained a great deal of freedom, but Hiruzen also stopped pursuing those past events and completely let him act freely.
Given his current status and circumstances, how could he possibly choose to defect from Konoha under such favorable circumstances?
Thinking of this, both Jiraiya and Tsunade were filled with doubt and unease.
They immediately set off for Orochimaru's secret laboratory in the village, hoping to find some clues and figure out the truth.
However, when the two arrived at the laboratory entrance, the scene before them took them by surprise.
The laboratory door was already sealed off, and several ANBU ninjas were guarding the entrance.
"This area has been sealed off; it was an order personally given by the two advisors."
"The Hokage also learned about this after returning to the village."
These words caused Tsunade and Jiraiya to exchange a glance, their doubts deepening instantly.
Since the secret service has been mobilized, and even the old man knows about it, this so-called defection is clearly not a trivial matter.
Why didn't the teacher mention this?
With heavy hearts and great anxiety, they quickly turned back and went to the Hokage's office, hoping to get more information from Hiruzen.
Upon entering the Hokage's office, I saw Hiruzen sitting quietly at his desk.
"Grandpa, what exactly happened?"
"How could Orochimaru possibly defect from Konoha?"
When Hiruzen heard their questions, he simply sighed softly, his expression unusually complex.
"I'm also very saddened by Orochimaru's situation. But perhaps it's because he had some secret plan with Tobirama-sensei that I'm unaware of. His sudden departure might be related to Tobirama-sensei's arrangements..."
Hiruzen's voice was soft, yet it carried a quality that made it impossible to ask any further questions, causing Tsunade and Jiraiya to fall silent.
After a moment, the two looked at each other, realizing that this matter was definitely not as simple as it seemed on the surface.
After leaving the Hokage's office, Tsunade frowned deeply and muttered, "Something's not right... This is really strange. Orochimaru isn't the kind of person who would leave Konoha so easily."
Upon hearing this, Jiraiya could only sigh bitterly: "You're right, Tsunade. Orochimaru is indeed not someone who leaves easily... unless someone forces him to leave."
"Forcing him to leave?"
"You mean there's another reason behind this?"
Jiraiya nodded slowly, his voice low and sorrowful as he said, "In the entire Hidden Leaf Village, there is probably only one person left who could force Orochimaru to leave... but I really don't understand why he would do that."
Having said that, Jiraiya sighed softly, and with a deep sense of worry and desolation, slowly left, leaving Tsunade still standing there.
Full of doubts and unease.
Tsunade felt increasingly uneasy about what was going on. She had planned to turn around and go back to the Hokage's office to question the person inside about what he was up to.
However, at that moment, a figure walked towards them; it was none other than Kakashi Hatake.
Upon seeing Kakashi's appearance, Tsunade had no choice but to suppress her emotions and force a smile: "Kakashi, what's the matter?"
Kakashi said respectfully, "Lady Tsunade, the reason I came here is actually to ask the Third Hokage about the Uzumaki clan."
"The Uzumaki clan?"
Kakashi nodded seriously: "Yes, to help Naruto better master Sage Mode and the power of the Nine-Tails, we must thoroughly understand the unique sealing techniques and secret arts of the Uzumaki clan. These are crucial for Naruto's future growth."
Tsunade was silent for a moment, then suddenly looked up at the Hokage's office in the distance, and said firmly...
"I have a lot of information and secret techniques about the Uzumaki clan. You don't need to go to the old man anymore. He has too many things to deal with right now, and the village procedures are too complicated. It's simpler to go directly to the Senju clan's territory to find me."
Upon hearing Tsunade's words, Kakashi couldn't help but show a hint of surprise, but then nodded: "Alright, then I'll trouble you, Lady Tsunade."
The two immediately left their original spot and headed quickly towards the territory of the Spring Thousand Hands clan.
On the way, Tsunade's mood gradually became heavier, and the more she thought about it, the more bizarre it all seemed.
Orochimaru's sudden departure, Hiruzen's attitude towards the matter, Jiraiya's words...
Kakashi remained silent throughout, not asking any further questions.
The two walked silently through the quiet streets of the night, eventually arriving at the Senju clan's territory.
Tsunade looked up at the moon in the sky.
It was as if shrouded in an invisible shadow...
Why is this happening?
Stepping into the Senju clan's territory, a sense of tranquility and loneliness, born from the passage of time, washes over you.
The entire clan territory still retains the style of the Senju clan in the past, with lush trees and secluded paths.
Although the clan has a considerable number of members, very few are truly suited to become ninjas; the vast majority are ordinary, unremarkable clansmen.
They live a simple and unpretentious life.
When the two disasters struck Konoha, the Senju clan was fortunate enough to escape the devastating impact and survive because they were far from the center of the village.
Tsunade walked slowly along the path in the clan compound, her gaze sweeping over the familiar yet unfamiliar scenery. She sighed, her tone tinged with a faint sense of helplessness and感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of deep emotion or reflection):
"During the time my second grandfather returned to the village, he almost never set foot on the Senju clan's territory. In his heart, he had already regarded the entire Konoha Village as a continuation of the Senju clan."
At this point, a complex and indescribable emotion surfaced in Tsunade's eyes.
"My second grandfather has always been like this. He has always hoped to completely integrate the Senju clan into Konoha Village, to train a new generation of ninjas using the ninja academy model, and to create a ninja village that completely transcends the concept of clans."
She paused for a moment, her gaze becoming even more profound and solemn.
Perhaps it was precisely because of Tobirama and the First Hokage's ideals that the Senju clan gradually declined, eventually ending up on the margins like the Uchiha clan.
Tsunade didn't say those words aloud.
Kakashi remained silent beside her, scanning their surroundings. He seemed to know everything all along, but he never uttered a word to express his opinion.
Finally, after a moment of silence, Tsunade slowly stopped, turned to look at Kakashi beside her, her gaze sharp and probing.
"Kakashi, did you already sense something?"
Kakashi gazed at Tsunade quietly, his eyes calm and indifferent, seemingly unwilling to get too involved in the complicated and entangled past and political struggles.
After a brief pause, he slowly said, "Lady Tsunade, I only want to do what I believe is right. Other kinds of power struggles and entanglements are not my concern."
His voice remained calm as still water, yet it carried an unwavering strength.
Tsunade was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and then a complex and approving look flashed across her eyes.
She nodded gently, her expression softening, as if she understood Kakashi's true thoughts at that moment.
"I understand, Kakashi."
At this moment, Kakashi remained remarkably calm.
Regardless, he will always adhere to his inner beliefs and choices, and protect everything he believes is worth protecting.
As for the other disturbances and shadows, although he cannot completely avoid them, he can at least choose not to participate in them or get deeply involved in them.
In his heart, only Naruto and the future of the ninja world are truly worth protecting with all his might.
At that moment, a hint of weariness and melancholy flashed across Tsunade's eyes. She sighed softly and turned to look at Kakashi...
"Kakashi, to be honest... after everything that's happened recently, I'm really starting to think that maybe I'm not really suited to be the Hokage after all..."
Her words betrayed a hint of self-doubt...:
Upon hearing Tsunade's words, Kakashi slightly flinched, his eyes revealing clear concern and worry: "Lady Tsunade..."
Tsunade waved her hand, then suddenly gave a forced smile, saying half-jokingly and half-seriously:
"Perhaps... only a ninja like you is truly suitable for the position of Hokage."
Upon hearing this, Kakashi lowered his head and smiled helplessly, offering no response.
Amidst this atmosphere of both relaxation and solemnity, the two entered the most central and secretive part of the Senju clan.
Behind that heavy door lies a vast collection of precious books and scrolls, a dazzling array of information on the secret techniques of the Thousand Hands clan.
It is even more detailed and complete than what Tobirama provided last time.
What's even more surprising is that a considerable number of precious sealing technique scrolls of the Uzumaki clan are stored here, and many powerful sealing techniques that have been lost for a long time have been well preserved.
The information before us is the key to helping Naruto successfully control the Nine-Tails and Sage Mode.
Tsunade slowly walked into the familiar yet unfamiliar room. Her gaze fell upon the yellowed scrolls, and her expression instantly became gentle yet complex.
She felt as if she had returned to that distant era, the time when her great-grandfather Hashirama and great-uncle Tobirama were still alive...
At that time, she was still the beloved little princess of the Senju family, living a peaceful and warm life.
There's absolutely no need to consider so many complicated things.