Snake Uncle Got Tsundere 2/5 [Seeking Collection!]

Stepping into Orochimaru's room once again, even though Jun Tianlin had become quite familiar with him over the years, he still felt rather embarrassed.

After all, just a moment ago, Jun Tianlin had feigned exhaustion, using the excuse that he needed to return to his room to rest to dismiss Orochimaru and leave. Now, less than twenty minutes later, he had returned; surely anyone would feel a bit awkward about that.

Sure enough, as Orochimaru sat in the seat of honor and saw Jun Tianlin suddenly appear in his room, his amber pupils clearly betrayed a flicker of astonishment.

"Oh? Little brat, weren't you exhausted? Didn't you say you were going back to your room to rest? How do you have time to come running back to my room? This is truly quite strange, isn't it?"

Orochimaru's raspy voice was laced with mockery. By the look of him, he had clearly guessed Jun Tianlin's purpose for returning—he must have a favor to ask—but he was deliberately playing dumb to tease him.

This was only natural. After all, among the legendary Sannin, the Mad Ghost Jiraiya was obsessed with lust, and the Princess of Konoha, Tsunade, was known for her careless personality. Only he, the Cold Lord Orochimaru, was both cultured and martial, a true mastermind.

In terms of intelligence and strategy, Orochimaru prided himself on being second to none. After all, back when he was still in Konoha, whenever they fought against enemy villages, it was always Orochimaru who served as the commander, leading the ninjas into battle.

In terms of personal strength, Orochimaru was also unrivaled. As a veteran powerhouse at the late Kage level, there were few in this vast Ninja World who would dare boast that they could easily defeat him.

How could such a powerful and cunning old fox fail to see through the little schemes in Jun Tianlin's heart?

It was likely that the moment Jun Tianlin turned back toward this room, his intentions had already been completely laid bare to Orochimaru.

Feeling the weight of Orochimaru's playful gaze, Jun Tianlin's delicate face couldn't help but flush red. However, thinking of his purpose for coming, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and speak up.

"Orochimaru, I have a favor to ask. Please, you must help me. I believe that if you are willing to assist, given your strength and prestige in the Ninja World, there is a very high chance this matter can be easily accomplished!"

At first, Jun Tianlin felt embarrassed, but as he spoke, he completely forgot his shyness. He stared intently at Orochimaru with burning eyes, adopting a shameless expression that suggested he would keep staring until Orochimaru agreed.

Seeing Jun Tianlin's solemnity, Orochimaru felt a small surge of surprise. What kind of matter could be important enough for this little brat to take so seriously? This was the first time in the seven years since the boy had arrived at Otogakure that he had asked for help with such gravity!

Although he was deeply surprised, the highly composed Orochimaru merely let his amber snake-like pupils flash before he replied with an indifferent, unmoved tone.

"Hiss... little brat, this is the first time in the seven years you've been in my Otogakure that you've asked me for help. I suppose it's only when you encounter something you cannot solve yourself that you remember I am the legendary Sannin, Orochimaru, who possesses such great renown in the Ninja World, eh?"

"Heh heh, speak then, little brat. What is it you want me to help you with? Seeing as you've asked me so sincerely, I shall reluctantly help you this once. Remember, it is only because you begged me that I am barely willing to assist you~"

It wasn't hard to guess: the usually cold-natured Orochimaru was being tsundere.