The three of them followed Jiraiya into the living room.
Different from Jiraiya's previous chaotic style of littering books, manuscripts, and wine bottles, which could be called a "doghouse", the living room has obviously been tidied up with care.
The floor is clean, the sundries are placed in the Corner box, the cushions on the sofa are neatly placed, and there is a faint scent of soap locust floating in the air.
Third Hiruzen glanced at this brand new environment, a trace of surprise and understanding flashed in his eyes. He stroked his beard and joked to Jiraiya:
"Haha... it doesn't look like a doghouse anymore. It seems like there is someone in the family who can take care of it. It's just different."
This statement has a certain meaning. It not only points out the changes that the existence of Konan has brought to this "home", but also implies a hint of testing of the relationship between the two.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura also looked at the changes in Jiraiya and Konan's expressions.
But the three people's attention was quickly attracted by the most important member in the living room.
Third's eyes fell on Miwakan in Konan's arms. The little guy seemed to be sleeping soundly.
Oh, he is such a quiet child, he looks much easier to take care of than when Konohamaru was a child.
"Your name is Konan, right?"
Third took a few steps forward, with a gentle tone and the kindness of an elder,
"Can I... hold this baby?"
Konan did not answer immediately, but looked at Jiraiya subconsciously, with questioning eyes.
Jiraiya quickly introduced, "Konan, this is my teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi, which is our Konoha's Third Hokage. The old man is very nice, don't worry."
When I heard the name "Third Hokage", there was no fluctuation on Konan's face.
Of course she knew what the name meant.
The leader of Konoha, "Shinobi Hero" who once stood at the top of Shinobi World, was also one of the culprits who brought the war to Land of Rain.
But looking at the trusting and encouraging eyes of Teacher Jiraiya, and then thinking about my current situation...
She took a deep breath, suppressed the complicated emotions in her heart, bowed slightly to Third, and then carefully handed over Miwakan in her arms.
"Be careful, Third."
Konan's voice is very soft.
Third quickly stretched out his hands and took Miwakan.
After all, he is an old man who has grandchildren and is quite experienced in raising children.
The little guy's body is light and soft.
However, just when Third took Miwakan and prepared to take a closer look at this "unexpected surprise", the child in his arms moved and then slowly opened his eyes.
A pair of...Golden's eyes with vertical pupils met Third's experienced eyes that were full of surprise at the moment.
Miwakan woke up.
He didn't seem to be afraid of being moved to another embrace. He just stared at Third's face curiously and unblinkingly with his unique pair of Golden vertical pupils. There was no expression on his little face, which was strangely quiet.
"!"
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, who were standing next to each other and wanted to see the child, were both stunned when they saw Miwakan's eyes!
These eyes... the color... the shape of the pupils...
Golden Snake Eyes?
A figure that they were extremely familiar with, and even feared, suddenly appeared in their minds!
Orochimaru!
That's right, these eyes are exactly the same as Orochimaru's iconic pair of Golden Snake Eyes that seem to be able to see through people's hearts, cold and full of desire for inquiry.
No, it may be purer and more juvenile, but the unique color and vertical pupil characteristics are definitely the same as Orochimaru.
Third's previous doubts about the name Miwakan were now infinitely magnified by these eyes.
How come Jiraiya's child... has a pair of eyes exactly like Orochimaru?
Coincidence? Or... genetics?
All the clues, like a puzzle, were quickly assembled in his mind, pointing to an amazing possibility that he was extremely unwilling to believe, but could not ignore!
Just when the three elderly people were so shocked by Miwakan's eyes that they almost blurted out the name, Konan, who had been standing quietly aside, seemed to see the surprise and disbelief in their hearts.
She felt that maybe it would be better for her as an "outsider" to explain it rather than having Teacher Jiraiya explain in embarrassment.
So, Konan took a small step forward and explained to the stunned Third, as well as the equally shocked Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura:
"This child's mother... or, another 'parent'..."
She paused and seemed to be considering her words, but in the end she chose the most direct statement:
"It's Orochimaru."
"!!!!!"
The three of them seemed to be stuffed into a big bell, and someone was ringing the bell constantly outside.
I feel like my brain is buzzing.
Third:???
Utatane Koharu:???
Mitokado Homura:!!!
The living room fell into a deathly silence.
Only Miwakan seemed to feel uncomfortable in Third's stiff arms and twisted slightly. The pair of Golden Snake Eyes still looked at the expressive white-bearded old man in front of them with pure and curious eyes.
Then he stretched out his fleshy little hand, grabbed a strand of Third's hanging white beard, and gently pulled it.
"I can explain this."
Jiraiya had already guessed how the three of them would react after hearing the news, because Konan had the same reaction yesterday.
After learning that this child was bred by Orochimaru, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura instantly lost interest.
But Third still treasures this child very much.
From a biological point of view, this child's Parents is indeed his two apprentices, and they are much quieter than Konohamaru when he was a child.
This child is just like Naruto when he was a child, neither crying nor fussing.
Suddenly an idea came to Third's mind.
Hey, I have a good idea!
"Huh?"
Orochimaru's body, which was originally leaning lazily on the console, suddenly became stiff!
Her pair of Golden Snake Eyes, which were always calm and profound, as if she had everything under control, suddenly opened wide.
She even thought she was experiencing auditory hallucinations, or some new type of mental attack Genjutsu!
"Smelly old man!"
Orochimaru's voice was raised a few points due to extreme shock, losing its previous magnetism and calmness, and even a little broken.
"Are you old and confused? Or you drank too much yesterday and you still haven't woken up yet. Why don't you come to my Laboratory and talk nonsense!"
"Oh, Orochimaru, don't get excited. I'm doing this for the sake of my children.
"Miwakan always has to go to school!"
Third dusted off the unstamped marriage registration form in his hand and emphasized the key points.
After all, nothing can harm children, and nothing can harm education.
"Without a legal marriage, it will be very troublesome to obtain the child's birth certificate and household registration, which may affect his future schooling, inheritance, and even finding a partner."
"Say no more," Third came closer and lowered his voice.
"You even have children. Isn't it a natural thing to complete the formalities? Let the old man... feel at ease as soon as possible. Maybe I can even drink your wedding wine!"
Orochimaru:"..."
She felt that this old man just had nothing to do and then came to cause trouble!
"Kidomaru, see you off!"