"No." Senju Chen shook his head, with a trace of natural longing on his face, "But, I heard teachers at school talking about him."
He tilted his head, his dark eyes sparkling with curiosity, and his tone was innocent and full of admiration. "The teachers all said that Lord Orochimaru is a genius that has been rare in Konoha for decades. For The development and research of Ninjutsu is the most powerful in the village. He has created many, many powerful Ninjutsu. And Lord Orochimaru is also a powerful ninja called "Sannin" together with his sister."
Senju Chen stretched out his little hand, palm upward, and a small cluster of green buds slowly grew out of the palm, full of the breath of life.
"Sister, you see, although my Wood Release is very powerful, I actually don't quite understand its principle." He looked at Tsunade with extremely sincere eyes, "I want to study it, understand it like Lord Orochimaru, and then create more and more powerful Wood Release Ninjutsu! I think Lord Orochimaru's feeling of being full of desire for 'knowledge' is very similar to mine."
Tsunade looked at the vivid green on his younger brother's palm, and then looked at his eyes that were full of "knowledge" and "admiration", and most of the doubts in his heart suddenly dissipated.
That's how it turns out...
Is it a sympathy between geniuses?
She remembered that Orochimaru had indeed done various research on all kinds of weird Ninjutsu and Kekkei Genkai. It seemed reasonable that Little Chen had awakened the unique Wood Release and would be curious about his own bloodline. One was eager to explore the mysteries of his own power, and the other was eager to study all the truths in the world. From this perspective, they were indeed "similar people."
Moreover, Orochimaru is her companion, a life-long friendship. Although he has an eccentric personality, he is a genius in his own right, and he grew up together. Tsunade is trustworthy in terms of character and strength. Having him guide Little Chen is indeed much better than ordinary Jonin who only teaches step by step.
It's just that... Tsunade always has an indescribable awkwardness in his heart.
Senju Chen looked at the uncertain look on Tsunade's face, but his heart was as steady as an old dog.
Of course he won't tell Tsunade what he really thinks.
Choosing Orochimaru was the most important move he made for himself after careful consideration.
The first and most crucial point: freedom.
Jiraiya? Although that guy is knowledgeable, he is definitely the type who likes to teach his disciples step by step, and with his obsession with "Child of Prophecy", God knows how much trouble he will cause in the future. I don't want Tenten to be stared at and instilled with love and peace.
Brother Minato? He is too upright and too "Will of Fire". It is inconvenient for me to do many things under his control.
But Orochimaru is completely different. Our Uncle Snake's core pursuits are only two: knowledge and immortality. He is busy with his various secret experiments and going on missions to collect materials, and he has no time to look after himself like a nanny every day. All he needs is a nominal disciple, a person who can As a research subject who has provided "Senju Cells" and "Wood Release" data in a long-term and stable manner, based on this alone, he was sure that Orochimaru would not refuse. And this also played into Senju Tatsu's wish. Give him some blood. Normally everyone plays their own way, and what he needs is this maximum freedom.
Second, resources.
As a time traveler from the 21st century who is deeply influenced by the idea that "technology is the primary productive force", Senju Chen knows the importance of "technical data" better than anyone else. And Orochimaru's laboratory is this ninja The world's top "Biotechnology Research Institute"! From cell cloning, gene fusion to the development of forbidden arts, Orochimaru's research results are ahead of the entire era. If I become his disciple, wouldn't it be equivalent to getting a VIP pass to the institute?
Even... the corners of Senju Chen's mouth unconsciously rose slightly. Now Orochimaru has not defected because he was discovered to be studying forbidden arts, and his thoughts are not so extreme. Maybe under the influence of his "disciple" who has a vision beyond the times, he can Leading to a brighter "scientific" road. When the time comes, the clone army and genetic modification will all serve themselves... ahem, serve Konoha. Shinobi World The first Orochi-Nobel-Pill, it makes me happy just thinking about it.
Third, layout.
Hatake Sakumo's line still needs Orochimaru to bridge the gap. He has become his disciple, and in the future, he will give certain instructions to the "dead" White Fang through him, and everything will become justifiable and not easily aroused. This important chess piece must be firmly held in his hand.
Moreover, you must know that Orochimaru is still sitting on Hokage Meng, and has even expressed the idea of letting himself take over from him in the future, so Orochimaru will definitely not do any disadvantage to him at this stage.
To sum up, Orochimaru is the most perfect mentor candidate at this stage, bar none.
And even if Orochimaru really defectes in the future, can those Konoha High Command still be able to suppress us just because of our "Senju" surname and "Wood Release"?
"Sister, can't you?" Senju Chen saw Tsunade was silent for a long time, and gently tugged on her sleeves, with a trace of anxiety and disappointment on her face, "If sister feels embarrassed, then... forget it, I will listen to sister's arrangements."
His cautious and sensible look instantly hit the softest spot in Tsunade's heart.
"Who said it was difficult!" Tsunade immediately came to his senses, hugged him into his arms, rubbed his hair with his cheek, and said proudly, "Isn't it Orochimaru! If he dares not to agree, see if I don't dismantle his laboratory! We Little Chen can choose whoever we want! This matter will be taken care of by my sister!"
The awkwardness in her heart was instantly thrown away in front of her brother's "lost" eyes. Protecting her brother and fulfilling all his wishes was the most important thing!
Moreover, she also secretly made up her mind to "care about" Orochimaru's teaching progress more in the future, and never let him lead her lovely brother astray.
Finally, with the strong recommendation of Tsunade and the insistence of Senju Chen himself, this "unexpected" tutor application was sent to Third Hokage's desk.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the name on the scroll and took another puff of cigarette. The smoke he exhaled was lingering, covering his meaningful face.
Orochimaru...Senju Chen...
The two people he "looked forward to" the most in the village were actually going to get together?
He is very optimistic about this disciple Orochimaru and has always had great expectations. Senju Chen chose Orochimaru, and he also agrees with it in his heart.
This should be Tsunade's advice to the child. Tsunade understands Orochimaru's abilities, and they are both his disciples and partners in fighting side by side. There is no problem with trust.
After the deaths of Nawaki and Dan Kato, Tsunade gradually became alienated from the village. This time, through Senju Chen's incident, Konoha High Command saw Tsunade's side and stance.
Because in this way, Senju Chen can be regarded as his disciple. Now that the only two people in the Senju Clan are his own (one is his disciple and the other is his disciple), then the constraints he will have in the village will be much smaller in the future.
Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed to this tutor application in an instant.
Danzo and the two consultant elders next to him also fell into silence. Danzo's single eye flashed with an imperceptible haze. He originally wanted to incorporate Senju Chen into the "root" training system, but he did not expect that Orochimaru got there first.
After a long time, Hiruzen Sarutobi knocked his pipe in the ashtray.
"That's fine." He said slowly, "Orochimaru is indeed the number one person in the village in Ninjutsu's research. It is the best choice for him to guide Senju Chen in exploring Wood Release's potential."
This decision kills two birds with one stone. It can not only maximize the value of Wood Release, but also use Senju Chen's identity as a "direct descendant of Senju" to consolidate his right to speak.
The order was quickly issued.
In the cold and damp underground laboratory, liquids in various glass vessels bubbled strangely.
"Lord Orochimaru, this is given to you by Lord Hokage."
A Anbu Ninja appeared quietly from the darkness and handed a letter of appointment to Orochimaru.
Orochimaru put down the scalpel in his hand and unfolded the letter of appointment gracefully with his pale fingers. When he saw the information above clearly, his golden vertical pupils narrowed slightly.
A moment later, a hoarse, deep laughter echoed in the empty laboratory, making it particularly permeable.
"Hehe... hehehehe..."
Orochimaru's pale face showed a weird smile. He stretched out his long, snake-like tongue and slowly licked his lips.
"Oh? That interesting little guy actually named me as his mentor."
His eyes shone with excitement and exploration, as if he had seen the most perfect experiment being delivered to his door.
"Kid, my disciple... is not that easy to be."