The Master and Disciple Part Ways

Konoha

Entrance to a hidden basement

Boom!

After the violent explosion, Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, led two Anbu guards and raced through the basement, easily Sarutobi Hiruzen all the traps along the way.

"Five Elements Unseal!"

In the corner of the basement, a yellow talisman was strangely pasted on the wall Sarutobi Hiruzen gathered five small balls of Chakra in his hand and pressed them directly onto the talisman.

The talisman burst into light, which, along with the silk-like patterns, drew other talismans to it. A flash of light later, the sealing trap was broken by the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage, along with two Anbu, didn't stop for a moment. The base was buried underground, and the humidity was high. The water lines in the corridor were ankle-deep. The three of them gathered Chakra in their feet, stepped on the water, Water Walking ran through it without making a sound.

After a run, they finally arrived at an iron gate. The Third Hokage raised his left hand, signaling the two Anbu guards to stop.

The Third Hokage's palms fell, and the three Body Flicker Techniques in front of the iron gate, standing on either side.

The Third Hokage, crouching to the side of the door, could even hear the cutting sounds and the scraping of a knife coming from inside the iron gate.

The Third Hokage raised two fingers, gesturing to the Anbu guards with his eyes, then pointed those two fingers slightly forward.

Two Anbu, their bodies brimming with Chakra, suddenly unleashed their power, smashing through the iron door and rushing into the room, maintaining their fighting stances as they stood on either side.

After the door broke down, the Third Hokage slowly walked into the room and, as expected, saw Orochimaru with long, straight black hair reaching his Konoha Jonin Vest Orochimaru.

Orochimaru stood in front of an experimental table, on which lay a human body. The chandelier above was covered with sheet metal, and the light was focused downwards into a triangular beam, illuminating the experimental table clearly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, glanced to both sides. On the wall, torture instruments bound a dozen or so naked men and women.

On the other wall were bottles and jars filled with liquid, but it was unclear what they contained.

The more the Third the cruel scene in the laboratory, the more sorrow welled up in their hearts.

Orochimaru seemed to have finished his experiment; he stopped what he was doing and put down the scalpel and forceps.

"Finally discovered, what a pity..."

Orochimaru's hoarse voice suggested he wasn't surprised to be discovered.

"Orochimaru, what's going on with you?"

The Third Hokage asked in a deep voice, still clinging to a last sliver of hope.

"I clearly set so many traps, and although I'm quite surprised, so it was you..."

Orochimaru turned his head and glanced sideways, noticing his teacher, Sarutobi Hiruzen, behind him. At that moment, he understood why his ingenious trap had been broken without his noticing: it was his teacher who had arrived.

"Recently, people from all levels of the village, from Genin to Chunin, and even Jonin the Anbu, have been going missing. In addition, there have been reports that your behavior is suspicious."

The Third Hokage's two Anbu guards were equally shocked by the gruesome scene before them and questioned Orochimaru as well.

"Lord Orochimaru, why would a ninja like you do such a thing!"

Another Anbu Ninja spoke angrily, questioning loudly. Judging from his way of addressing Orochimaru, he was clearly a ninja who admired Orochimaru.

"Heh heh heh heh, I'll kill you too."

Orochimaru smiled slightly and said, his hoarse voice was very magnetic, but his words made the two Anbu tremble with fear.

"Orochimaru, so it really was you? Tell me, what are you doing here!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's face was stern as he interrogated his disciple with a firm hand. He was deeply troubled by the cruel forbidden techniques of the Scroll of Sealing, and his strict sealing policies were evident in his gaze. Looking at his disciple, he was filled with mixed emotions, including regret.

Ah~

Orochimaru seemed to sigh with relief, then said:

"Now that I've been discovered, there's no use pretending to be a good person anymore. I'm developing Ninjutsu."

While answering his teacher's question, Orochimaru turned to look at his mentor, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and when he said the last two words, "Ninjutsu," he looked extremely proud and smug.

"Orochimaru... you bastard, you used your comrades as experimental subjects for something like this!"

The Anbu guards could hardly believe it and said with a hint of anger.

"So it really is a forbidden technique... What exactly do you want?"

The Third Hokage had initially closed his eyes, unable to bear witnessing this scene. However, upon hearing that Orochimaru was developing Ninjutsu, Third Hokage opened his eyes and stared at Orochimaru with a serious expression.

"Everything..."

Orochimaru stared expressionlessly at Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Everything?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen, with a serious expression and a hint of doubt in his voice, asked Orochimaru while also staring at him.

The clash of their auras caused the chandelier in the laboratory to Flash Cut Flash Cut if it were short-circuiting.

"I want to master all Ninjutsu, understand all the truths of this world, and be the first person to mix blue and yellow together, naming the new color green."

I just want to do the same thing. If blue is Chakra, then yellow is hand seals, and green is Ninjutsu.

Just like there are infinitely many kinds of colors, there are probably thousands or even tens of thousands of Ninjutsu in the world.

However, mastering all Ninjutsu and the truth requires a long time.

Only those who have spent a long time understanding everything are qualified to be called the ultimate individual.

For me, the lifespan of the physical body is too short, too meaningless...

The Third Hokage and the two Anbu guards did not respond. Orochimaru's words made them feel that Orochimaru was no longer a normal human being. The two Anbu crouched slightly, preparing to launch an attack.

Are you going to kill me?

Seeing that these people not only failed to appreciate his grand vision for developing Ninjutsu, but were also preparing to attack, Orochimaru couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

The Third Hokage rapidly Hand Seals, completing five seals in less than a second. He then slammed his right hand on the ground, summoning a tall ape wearing Konoha Headband.

Two Anbu guards also slowly stepped forward, putting pressure on Orochimaru.

"Can you really do that, Teacher Sarutobi...?"

Orochimaru's lips curled into a smirk, his eyes widened, and his facial expression became extremely twisted and ferocious. When he spoke of Teacher Sarutobi, his tone became even more sinister. Then, Orochimaru's hands suddenly Hand Seals rapidly.

Orochimaru's Ninjutsu quickly took shape, and a sudden gust of wind swept through the small laboratory. The chandelier swayed and fell, shattering glass shards all over the floor. The glassware on both sides was also cracked, and a gas filled the air as the wind swept through.

Two Anbu were swept away and cut into pieces by the raging wind, their blood splattering onto the face of the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen.

After Orochimaru finished his Ninjutsu, he Body Flicker Technique appeared in the center of the iron gate frame, glancing sideways at the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, Sarutobi Hiruzen remained expressionless, also glancing sideways at his beloved disciple Orochimaru.

After staring at each other for two seconds, Orochimaru turned and ran away.

Sarutobi Hiruzen watched Orochimaru flee, then closed his eyes in anguish. A few drops of liquid slid down his cheeks, it was hard to tell if they were sweat or tears.

"Sarutobi! You!"

The Monkey King Enma was utterly bewildered by the Third Hokage's decision to let Orochimaru leave, and stared wide-eyed as he loudly questioned him.

Of the Sannin, Orochimaru was the Third Hokage's most beloved and prized disciple. Their bond was extremely strong, and the Third Hokage simply couldn't bring himself to kill Orochimaru with his own hands...