Yamato was completely dumbfounded. He hid in a corner, looking utterly dejected.
Yamato recalled what had happened before. Naruto had been appointed a Jonin as soon as he returned to the village, proving that the Fifth Hokage had acknowledged Naruto's strength.
Now that he had seen Naruto fight Orochimaru with his own eyes, it had been like an adult beating up a baby. The one-sided battle had been enough to scare the wits out of anyone.
Yamato still could not forget that Orochimaru was the powerful man who had killed the Third Hokage. Yet before Naruto, Orochimaru had been no different from an infant. Did that not mean Naruto was even stronger than the Third Hokage?
Yamato turned around and looked at Naruto from afar.
At that moment, Naruto sat at a table with Neji, while Orochimaru, his face bruised and swollen, sat across from them.
Orochimaru, with his bruised and swollen face, spoke very politely. "Is there anything you need me to do?"
Neji felt as if he had misheard. Was this really the cruel, cold-blooded Orochimaru from the rumors?
Naruto looked like some big boss as he patted Neji on the head. "This kid is talented, handsome, refined, and has limitless potential."
Naruto's inexplicable string of praise left Neji wondering what he was up to.
Naruto swiftly removed Neji's forehead protector, revealing the Caged Bird Seal on his forehead.
Naruto's move gave Neji a fright.
Naruto pointed at the Caged Bird Seal. "Orochimaru, can you remove this thing?"
"This is the Hyuga Clan's Caged Bird Seal, an ancient Cursed Seal." Orochimaru looked at the blue mark on Neji's forehead. "This Cursed Seal acts directly on the brain. If it is forcibly removed, the seal will backlash against the brain. At best, it will leave him in a vegetative