Building Orochimaru's Image

"Yoru, then which path should I focus on for ninjutsu?"

At that moment, Anko seemed to have found a new direction. She chattered excitedly as she kept swaying about in front of him, and the barely developed curves on her chest bobbed with every movement, making Uchiha Yoru's eyes swim.

"Is there even a need to ask? With Teacher Orochimaru around, of course you should follow Teacher Orochimaru's path. First, learn all the Snake Style Ninjutsu."

Uchiha Yoru spoke with a firm expression. Orochimaru did not have much time left before he defected and fled. If they did not take the chance to learn more ninjutsu now, there would be no opportunity later.

"Oh, right, Anko. Your ninjutsu can't be too one-dimensional either. Don't you have Fire Release Chakra? The C-rank Dragon Fire Technique is perfect for you. It has a wide attack range and can complement your Snake Style Ninjutsu."

Uchiha Yoru spoke with an expression that said he was doing this for her own good. After hearing him, Mitarashi Anko revealed a slightly embarrassed look and said with a smile, "Since you're putting so much thought into this, you don't have to pay back those two hundred thousand."

The moment he heard that he did not need to repay the money, Uchiha Yoru immediately looked thrilled. What he lacked most right now was money. Even if he was profiting from both sides, he was still desperately short on cash.

Brother Hao was right. Screw love—I just wanted money! Money! Money!

Yet as soon as he said that, Mitarashi Anko frowned and lowered her head to look at her chest. She seemed to recall what had happened last time, and anger immediately rose on her youthful, vibrant face.

"Uchiha Yoru! No way! Pay me back! Not one coin less than two hundred thousand!"

For the C-rank Fire Release ninjutsu, Dragon Fire Technique, Chakra gathered in the chest when the technique was cast. In that instant, the caster's chest swelled as though they had taken a deep breath. For a Female Ninja especially, everything in front of her chest was laid bare.

Mitarashi Anko's eyes went wide with fury. How had the Uchiha Clan produced someone like this?

Seeing that Anko had caught on, Uchiha Yoru naturally had no intention of denying that this was a ninjutsu capable of directly measuring one's bust. Instead, he put on a puzzled expression. "Anko, what's wrong? Weren't you fine just a moment ago?"

Uchiha Yoru's confused gaze made the furious Anko snort coldly, though she secretly began to ponder. Could I have guessed wrong? Well, everyone knows Uchiha Yoru only cares about money. He's a complete miser—how could he possibly be a lecher like Jiraiya?

But apologizing was not in her nature. Anko merely snorted and said sullenly, "Teacher Orochimaru hasn't taught me in a long time."

Uchiha Yoru had been hoping to change the subject, so how could he possibly return to the previous one? He immediately shook his head and sighed. "Anko, Teacher Orochimaru has been secretly carrying out the village's classified missions. There are some things you need to understand."

Right now, he needed to establish an image for Orochimaru—a reasonable persona.

Orochimaru had always been carrying out the village's classified missions at the Front Line. That could explain his elusive movements. As for the other purpose... Uchiha Yoru could not help but sneer at the thought. When the time came, he would drag all the border ninjas down with him.

Orochimaru's defection was inevitable, but he could not flee Konoha in the same miserable state as in the original story, gaining a terrifying reputation that made everyone revile him.

He was Orochimaru's Disciple, after all. How could he just watch his teacher leave in such a sorry state? As his disciple, he had to do something—at the very least, he had to ensure that his teacher's departure remained controversial. That way, he could strike a blow against the village while throwing people's hearts into turmoil.

In short, only when the village was unhappy could the Uchiha Clan live well.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Yoru smiled. He was doing all this for the clan and the village. He absolutely refused to admit it was for his own selfish desires. Mm! Absolutely not.

"Alright, alright, Anko. Let me examine your body first and see whether you have any hidden injuries. If hidden injuries are left untreated, they could affect your future development."

Uchiha Yoru truly had no other thoughts this time. He was completely sincere. Yet just as he extended that devilish hand, Anko's eyes widened.

"You! Uchiha Yoru, what are you trying to do?"

Seeing Anko's suspicious gaze once again, Uchiha Yoru felt utterly aggrieved. He really did not have any other intentions! She was still so young—how could she think so poorly of him?

To prove his innocence, he quickly displayed Medical Ninjutsu in his outstretched palms.

When Mitarashi Anko saw the green Chakra glow around Uchiha Yoru's hands, she blurted out in shock, "A-rank Medical Ninjutsu, the Mystical Palm Technique! You! When did you learn that?"

Her shock was understandable. Though Medical Ninjas were not strong in combat, they were absolutely scarce resources. Medical Ninjas who could master the A-rank Medical Ninjutsu, Mystical Palm Technique, were especially valuable. During wartime, Konoha even had a rule: any Medical Ninja who mastered the Mystical Palm Technique could receive a special direct promotion to Special Jonin.

This showed just how rare Medical Ninjas were, particularly high-level Medical Ninjas. They were exceedingly scarce throughout the Shinobi World.

Seeing the shock in Mitarashi Anko's eyes, he could not help shrugging and sighing. "Anko, treat some things as secrets. Don't tell anyone."

His hands, glowing with the lush green Chakra unique to Medical Ninjutsu and brimming with vitality, moved over Anko's youthful, energetic body. This time, Anko did not resist. She even cooperatively lay down on the soft grass.

Yet the shock in her eyes could not be erased. Mitarashi Anko stared straight at him with a pair of Black eyes, her mind constantly analyzing everything.

The Uchiha Clan! Awakening the Sharingan! Before he had even said anything, he had directly become Teacher Orochimaru's student, and then his disciple.

As all these details flashed through her mind, Anko pondered further. She naturally knew about the Uchiha Clan's recent situation. She also knew that her teacher had become someone all the major clans were scrambling to curry favor with.

After all, the Fourth Hokage had died in battle. With the Border Instability in its current state, the Land of Lightning and the Land of Water had not dared to make any major moves while her teacher Orochimaru guarded the border.

Not only within the village, but even at the Front Line, there were no small number of voices calling for Orochimaru to become the Fifth Hokage.

After all, when the Fourth Hokage position had been contested a year ago, Orochimaru had been a strong candidate. In the end, Minato Namikaze had taken the position. To ease the resulting awkwardness, Orochimaru had been sent to the border. That was also why Orochimaru had not been in the village during the Nine-Tails' Rampage.

This time, Orochimaru practically had no competitors. Among Konoha's current shinobi, only the Sannin remained qualified to compete for the position of Hokage.

But Jiraiya wandered through other countries and was not in the village at all. He might have been a powerful ninja, but he was not a qualified leader, and his popularity was the lowest among the Sannin.

Tsunade had the greatest popularity, but she had now left the village, leaving only Orochimaru.

After analyzing everything, Mitarashi Anko smiled faintly at Uchiha Yoru. "Are you doing this for the clan?"

Looking at Anko's innocent smile, Uchiha Yoru smiled without answering, though he gave a slight nod.

Having received her answer, Anko revealed a sincere smile. Just as she had analyzed, Yoru represented the Uchiha Clan. No wonder her teacher had accepted him as a disciple. His Medical Ninjutsu was likely hidden strength as well.

Anko finally understood why her teacher had accepted him as a disciple. His identity as a representative of the Uchiha Clan, coupled with his talent, was more than enough.

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