Garaga still could not understand humans.
"We humans are indeed complicated. The upper and lower limits of our morality are both absurdly extreme."
Shrugging, Yang Hao indicated that there was nothing to be done about it.
"Take your time nurturing your limbs. I'll come see you when I have the time."
After saying that, Yang Hao looked at Orochimaru. It was time for them to leave. The Third Hokage should be getting anxious as well, since the Chunin Exams were not far off.
Orochimaru said nothing. He summoned a giant snake to swallow the two of them, then used a secret technique to contact the Shadow Clone outside. He had the clone use the blood he had left behind to perform the Summoning Jutsu, summoning the giant snake—and the two of them along with it—back outside.
"Humans!"
Garaga murmured. The humans he had encountered this time were strange, but so far, they did not seem to bring him any harm.
At the very least, gaining four limbs gave him more combat options. And this was, after all, dragon transformation. Even if it was merely a resemblance in appearance rather than truly becoming a legendary dragon, it still held extraordinary meaning for a giant snake like him.
From that perspective, that human had indeed been sincere.
"Makoto, the Chunin Exams being held in Sunagakure will not be peaceful, but I believe in your strength."
In the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, looked at the youth before him with considerable emotion.
He had indeed thought highly of the child back then, but he had not expected his talent to be so exceptional. By now, he could probably rival a special jonin. With such strength, even if Sunagakure had some scheme in store for the Chunin Exams, he would be able