Orochimaru Loves You

Anko Mitarai's hair was about to explode with anger. After her reminder, her teammates finally came to their senses.

Oguri Hayashi watched in surprise as Anko Mitarai awoke from her false memories. He realized they hadn't had their memories tampered with, but rather had been subjected to a powerful suggestion.

This news was a huge boon for Oguri Hayashi, as it proved that the Infinite Hall was not an omnipotent, all-knowing being.

If it were an omnipotent being like those in novels, one that could "freely transport Reincarnators to any timeline," Oguri Hayashi, as a three-dimensional being, wouldn't have felt any change.

In Steins;Gate, the mad scientist Hououin Kyouma could only sense this because he was the sole, designated protagonist.

But Oguri Hayashi and others would not have noticed it at all.

Anko Mitarai's powerful suggestion meant that while the enemy was strong enough to unconsciously hypnotize Chunin and even higher-level ninja, it couldn't alter reality, control ordinary people's will, or change their memories. This meant it wasn't a god in this world, and Oguri Hayashi and these ninja weren't part of a trial world created for them by "protagonists."

This was a real world, and it truly existed. That was enough for him!

In an instant, having thought of so many things from Anko Mitarai's awakening, Oguri Hayashi turned his head and saw Anko Mitarai furiously tearing her finger and summoning a small snake.

"Is there something you need, Lady Anko?" the small snake, not even as long as Oguri Hayashi's arm, coiled respectfully and spoke.

Undoubtedly, this was a summoning beast from Ryūchi Cave.

Oguri Hayashi was quite envious of this snake. After all, Manda's descendants were endless and very convenient. For example, during the Konoha Crush, Manda's offspring caused Konoha a lot of trouble, not to mention that Manda also had the cultivation method for Sage Mode.

"Don't rush to use the summoning jutsu yet." The summoning jutsu could transfer one's summoning beast to another contractor, making it a very convenient means of information transmission. If it were just to summon this small snake, the Chakra consumed would be equivalent to that of the Body Flicker Technique.

Anko Mitarai, the small snake, and Tsunade's gazes all turned to him.

"Tell Lord Orochimaru that Lady Tsunade and I, Oguri Hayashi, are also here. The enemy's objective is unknown, and their level is only Chunin, but they are very valuable. Please, Lord Orochimaru, capture them alive. It would be best if they can maintain their clear consciousness." Oguri Hayashi's words caused Anko Mitarai, who was already somewhat enraged, to glare at him.

"Who are you?" Oguri Hayashi, without any markings, also lacked the symbol of Takigakure. He looked like an idle person.

Since becoming the leader of Takigakure, he had never worn the village's symbol. He was different from ordinary ninja. Ordinary ninja established ninja villages to create a system that could continue.

After discovering the Reincarnators, Oguri Hayashi never thought of establishing a powerful village. His purpose in establishing a powerful village was to serve himself, giving him more manpower, a strong rear, a more stable environment, a more capable intelligence system, and his own foothold.

Because of this, he unhesitatingly attributed all the credit to himself. He didn't hide the fact that Takigakure had become what it was because of him, and he often showed his face to the villagers. Ever since he became village leader, he had never worn Takigakure's symbol.

Tsunade naturally felt this was incorrect. If things continued like this, Takigakure might become another Amegakure, and Oguri Hayashi would become another "Demigod" Hanzo.

But this was Oguri Hayashi's village, and Tsunade had no standing to interfere.

"Listen to him and go. Hearing that name, Orochimaru should know he's asleep," Tsunade said to Anko Mitarai, frowning slightly.

"Did you hear clearly, little snake?" Tsunade turned to the descendant of Manda, asking the little snake.

"Yes, I understand, Lady Tsunade." The snake's head nodded, and it instantly turned into smoke to deliver the message to Orochimaru.

"Lady Tsunade! How could you..." Anko Mitarai's face flushed with embarrassment.

"Anko, be more careful next time about falling for genjutsu!" Tsunade said sternly. She never explained much to these Genin. She was a very proud person, only respecting the strong. Although Anko was Orochimaru's disciple and had some connections, she wasn't qualified for an explanation.

"Yes." Facing the imposing Tsunade, Anko Mitarai swallowed her anger. However, with her equally strong personality, she didn't dare to vent directly. Instead, she glared fiercely at Oguri Hayashi, believing it was all a result of Lady Tsunade protecting him.

Oguri Hayashi glanced at her, smiled slightly without speaking, and then said to Tsunade, "Let's go. Even Orochimaru might not be able to take down those with strange abilities. We should add some insurance."

His current level had completely surpassed that of ordinary Chunin, and even High Ninja. After his battle with Kong Zhange, he had a sufficient understanding and confidence in his combat power.

Let alone a Chunin like Anko Mitarai, even a future Anko Mitarai standing before him would be completely ignored.

Anko's resentment grew, and she secretly vowed to find an opportunity for revenge. She still didn't know Oguri Hayashi's combat strength. After all, Oguri Hayashi's Chakra level was only at the bottom of the High Ninja rank. To Anko, who was highly confident in herself, she felt Oguri Hayashi was merely a target she could surpass within two years.

At this moment, Oguri Hayashi and Tsunade had abandoned Anko's team and continued to pursue the two Reincarnators.

In a certain room, Orochimaru heard the little snake's words and a thoughtful smile appeared on his face.

"Tsunade and Lin-kun?" he unconsciously flicked his tongue slightly. The attack from three years ago left a deep impression on him.

"The enemies they value are truly worth looking forward to." He picked up the headband and vest from the table, tied them to his forehead, put on the vest, and his tall, thin figure slowly walked out of the room.

"Let me weigh their abilities."

Behind him, the bodies of the four Reincarnators killed by Oguri Hayashi last time were soaking in a strange solution, twitching slightly, eerie and terrifying.