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Orochimaru left ahead with Jiraiya.
People could never imagine what the future would bring. For now, they drank together as old friends—one could pour out his bitterness, while the other quietly listened without offering comfort.
Orochimaru and Jiraiya walked side by side down the street. It was a journey without the slightest hint of hostility, and a moment of companionship they had only regained after so many years apart.
Neither of them spoke, but both had indescribable emotions stirring in their hearts.
This was a very special day, wasn't it?
They no longer had to face each other with drawn blades. They could hold cups of wine, drink together, and even attend Tsunade's wedding together.
"Orochimaru, is this kind of ending a good one?" Jiraiya suddenly asked.
Orochimaru answered a different question. "Peace is only a temporary illusion. As long as people's selfish desires remain unchanged..."
Jiraiya let out a soft sigh and abandoned any intention of probing him. Smiling, he said, "How about you treat me this time?"
"Fine." Orochimaru agreed blandly.
After Jiraiya and Orochimaru left, several people came to receive Ye Zi.
"Teacher Ye Zi!" Might Guy waved from the other end of the distant street.
His booming voice drew the attention of Ye Zi and the others. They all looked over and saw Kushina, Might Guy, Kakashi, and Kurenai. Apart from Kakashi, the other three had formed close friendships with Ye Zi during their time in Konoha.
They were the ones responsible for receiving Ye Zi, just as he had expected.
Might Guy was like a horse breaking free of its reins. With a whoosh, he crossed