In the following days, the hospital doctors noticed that their director was coming in and out of the hospital more frequently.
At first, they thought their hospital director had some research project, but later, after some people inquired, they found out that he had come to visit a patient in a VIP ward.
All the doctors and leaders in the hospital paid close attention to the patients in that ward, especially after they learned that they were a mother and daughter.
In the past, when Orochimaru came to the hospital, it was either because a senior officer needed to undergo important surgery, or because his disciple or relative was hospitalized.
Anyway, no matter who it is, as long as Orochimaru takes a liking to them, providing them with the best medical services is always the right thing to do.
Miroku is also recovering day by day under the doctor's meticulous care, and is now able to walk on the ground.
On this day, Miroku and her daughter, who were taking a walk in the park downstairs from the hospital, happened to run into Orochimaru, who was delivering food.
"Uncle Gold Snake, you're here!"
Upon seeing the person who arrived, Shion immediately stepped forward and took the lunchbox from his hand.
Sitting on the park bench, Miroku looked at Shion with a hint of reproach.
"Watch your manners, Shion!"
He then looked at Orochimaru, apologetic smile on his face.
This intellectual beauty momentarily stunned Orochimaru; the thirty-something Miroku still retained a girlish shyness, while also possessing the unique charm of a mature woman.
With a face even more beautiful than Shion's, her fair and smooth skin seemed to be able to be squeezed for water, making her look like a ripe peach.
Although her figure was concealed by her loose clothing, the size of her chest and her round and perky lower body that were not easily revealed made it clear that she was a stunner.
"Thank you so much, you're so busy with work and you still take care of us..."
Miroku spoke to Orochimaru with great gratitude, and upon noticing Orochimaru staring intently at her, she immediately lowered her head, her cheeks flushed.
Her shy demeanor even made Orochimaru, who considered himself a seasoned driver, lose control, thinking to himself, "Prime Minister Cao was right."
However, as the village's leader, he wouldn't lose his composure to such an absurd degree, and he quickly regained his senses.
"It's alright. The village is on track now. It just needs to develop gradually, and it won't take much time!"
A smile reappeared on his face, and he spoke calmly as if nothing had happened.
Upon hearing Orochimaru's reply, Miroku raised her head again. Although her face was still slightly flushed, she quickly composed herself as a mother.
"It's just that I always trouble you to make this trip. I forget to ask if you've eaten. The hospital has a cafeteria, and the food is pretty good..."
The two walked forward while talking. Shion followed behind them with good sense. Although she didn't know much about adult affairs, Orochimaru brought them food Tenten and was a very nice person, so she didn't go up to disturb them.
"That is a problem! I really haven't eaten, which has wasted a lot of time!"
As he spoke, Orochimaru stopped in his tracks and tapped his head, as if stumped by the question.
Seeing Orochimaru's words, Miroku felt a little guilty. Not only had Orochimaru rescued them, mother and daughter, but he had also taken such good care of them, and now...
She was conflicted, hoping that Orochimaru could return to a normal life, but at the same time, she felt a strange sense of loss.
After all, Orochimaru would appear every mealtime during this period, making her feel a long-lost warmth. People who didn't know the inside story might have thought they were a family.
As a qualified Miko, she possessed immense inner strength and would not hesitate to sacrifice her life to fulfill her mission when necessary.
But who knows that no matter how strong she is, she is still a woman, and deep down she also longs for someone to rely on, someone to shelter her from the wind and rain.
Orochimaru's appearance and his various actions transformed her from prejudice to admiration, and ultimately, he became the figure she wanted to rely on...
"Since it's such a waste of time, why don't we eat lunch together from now on?"
Just as Miroku was lost in thought, Orochimaru's voice rang in his ears again.
Miroku, who was almost accepting reality, froze on the spot upon hearing this, staring blankly at Orochimaru.
Seeing her dazed look, Orochimaru smiled and reached out to pinch her cheek naturally.
You have to be bold with these young women; they prefer directness, and being secretive isn't Orochimaru's style.
"What? If it doesn't work, then forget it..."
Upon hearing this, Miroku immediately snapped out of his daze and said:
"No...! Okay, then... I'll have to trouble you from now on!"
As she spoke, Miroku lowered her head again. She felt her face burning hot, and could even feel the heat in her ears.
She had no idea how long it had been since a man had touched her face, and he had even pinched it hard, while her daughter was watching from behind.
"Lord Gold Kage... truly..."
She really wanted to curse him under her breath as an old lecher, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.
"Great! I can enjoy Uncle Snake's cooking every day from now on."
Shion behind her didn't care about anything else. As soon as she heard the answer she wanted, her little feet jumped up excitedly.
Her boisterous manner earned her another Byakugan from Miroku. Upon receiving a look from her mother, Shion quickly shrank back, then smiled brightly at Orochimaru.
As expected, Orochimaru once again won people's hearts with his superb cooking skills, and he was not far from being completely won over.
The two chatted for a while longer, and soon they returned to the hospital building.
"I'll head back now. Just wait for me in the cafeteria tomorrow!"
The hospital cafeteria has private rooms, and the food there is more varied.
Before leaving, Orochimaru didn't forget to pat Shion's head until she showed an impatient expression.
He hasn't been very busy these past few days, but in order to improve the village's appearance to another level, Orochimaru has recently created several Human Puppet.
The puppets are also powered by the power of Mōryō, but they are very different from those Immortal Army that are just there to make up the numbers.
If it can be stone, why can't it be reinforced concrete?
So Orochimaru created two humanoid puppets using reinforced concrete. These puppets were so strong that they could withstand Explosive Tag for a while, let alone ordinary swords.
The two statues are placed on the left and right sides of the village gate, respectively depicting a man and a woman.
Orochimaru also had a rather wicked sense of humor, creating the male version based on Jiraiya, and the female version based on Tsunade.
The two men bore a striking resemblance to the real person in terms of hairstyle and appearance, and were both clad in armor, one wielding a knife and the other a sword.
With their combined height of ten meters, they look like a pair of guardian deities at the village entrance, exuding a truly majestic and imposing aura.
If Jiraiya and Tsunade knew that Orochimaru had made stone sculptures in their likeness to guard the gate, I wonder what they would think. They would probably thank him eight generations of his ancestors...