Jiraiya was a little drunk as he asked, "Who are you talking about?"
"Of course, Orochimaru."
Just like in the original story, the Soul Reaper had taken Orochimaru's arms, leaving him unable to use ninjutsu.
Given Orochimaru's obsession with jutsu, he wanted to find Tsunade more than anyone. He would also go to the Land of Lightning to look for her, just as he had in the original story.
"Jiraiya-senior, how do you plan to face Orochimaru?"
Neji took a sip of wine and asked almost casually.
There was no reply for a long while.
Neji turned to observe Jiraiya's expression, only to find him slumped over the table, fast asleep.
After settling Jiraiya in, Neji returned home alone.
This wasn't Samui's home, but a large mansion near the Raikage Building.
Given his current status, it wouldn't do for him to keep living at Samui's place.
And it would be inconvenient when he went on dates!
But the moment he opened the door, Neji spotted a White Snake coiled around a branch, flicking its tongue at him.
Neji reached out and took the note from the White Snake's mouth. After glancing at it, he casually burned it, then went alone to a barbecue restaurant in Kumogakure.
Outside a private room on the second floor, Neji saw Guren standing guard at the door.
Guren sized Neji up, a hint of scrutiny passing through her beautiful eyes. Then she said coolly, "Lord Orochimaru is waiting inside."
Pushing open the door, Neji spoke to Orochimaru, who was sitting at a low table and eating barbecue. "Couldn't you have told me you were coming? If someone saw you sneaking into Kumogakure, it could cause trouble."
Orochimaru sneered. "I'm a Konoha rogue ninja, not a Kumogakure rogue ninja. I've never done anything to harm Kumogakure's