Hiruzen Sarutobi succession.
Orochimaru was a student on whom he had placed great hopes.
Especially the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu. No one is more suitable to study this Ninjutsu than Orochimaru. Once he succeeds in studying it and summons Hashirama Senju, he can repay the humiliation of today to the Kumogakure.
Therefore, Orochimaru absolutely cannot get into trouble.
Immediately afterward, Hiruzen Sarutobi received the news that the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, had also arrived, and he went to personally greet him.
Meanwhile, Ziyun, along with Mikoto, Kushina, Tsunade, and others, strolled around Konoha.
The once bustling streets of Konoha no longer seemed so appealing to Ziyun.
Having acquired half of the Land of Fire, Kumogakure can build as many bustling streets as it wants here; Konoha Main Street is no longer worth mentioning.
The only thing that can still attract Ziyun here is a few geniuses.
"This is pointless, Ziyun, let's go back to where we're staying."
After wandering around for a while Tsunade found it quite boring, since she hardly encountered any Konoha Ninja or civilians on the road.
It seems Hiruzen Sarutobi has already ordered the streets cleared, probably out of fear of an accident.
Not to mention the shops on the main streets, most of them were closed, probably out of fear.
"Alright, you guys go back first, I'll go find Orochimaru."
Ziyun addressed the three of them.
The moment Ziyun entered Konoha, he activated his Observation Haki, and the entire Konoha was enveloped in his power.
Ziyun also found Orochimaru, preparing to ask him about his choice.
If Orochimaru is unwilling to join Kumogakure, Ziyun is prepared to eliminate him to prevent future trouble.
Although Orochimaru wasn't a major threat to Ziyun, it was still good to get rid of him.
After leaving the three women, Ziyun quickly found Orochimaru in a laboratory somewhere in Konoha. Ziyun didn't bother to disguise himself and swaggered in.
I don't need to disguise myself at all; would anyone from Konoha dare to attack me?
As expected, the moment Ziyun stepped inside, the Konoha Anbu Ninja froze in place.
"What should we do? The Fourth Raikage really went to Orochimaru. Should we take action against him?" an Anbu asked.
"Are you crazy? Do you think you can beat them? Let's not act rashly. This is beyond our authority to decide. Notify the Third Hokage."
The Anbu Captain then went to find the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi.
This is not a decision that their mere Anbu can make.
Of course, all of this was within Ziyun's perception range, but Ziyun was too lazy to care about the behavior of ants.
Even if Hiruzen Sarutobi brings his men, so what? Do you think they'd dare attack me?
" Orochimaru, I told you so, the Fourth Hokage couldn't be you."
Upon entering the laboratory and seeing Orochimaru, Ziyun said leisurely.
" The Fourth Raikage actually managed to find this place; he's truly remarkable."
Orochimaru was also startled when he saw Ziyun.
This is the laboratory that Danzo's Root secretly built for himself. Only Danzo and himself knew about it. Even the Third Hokage probably didn't know, yet the Fourth Raikage found it.
"So, have you made up your mind? You can't pursue immortality or Ninjutsu in Konoha. If you join Kumogakure, I can let you research forbidden techniques freely, since Kumogakure also possesses the Scroll of Seals from Konoha."
Ziyun said with a smile, he could tell that Orochimaru was very unhappy about not becoming the Fourth Hokage.
The Orochimaru of today already possesses some of the gloomy and sinister aura of the original work.
"Well... I've already obtained permission to research the forbidden technique, Impure World Reincarnation, after the Fourth Hokage takes office."
Orochimaru hesitated, after all, although he now hated Konoha, the Third Hokage had suddenly changed his attitude and decided to let him research the Impure World Reincarnation.
Upon hearing this, Ziyun's eyes narrowed slightly.
Orochimaru has been granted permission to research the Impure World Reincarnation, something that didn't happen in the original story. It seems Konoha's next step is to use Impure World Reincarnation some powerful individuals.
For example, it's not impossible for someone like God of Shinobi Hashirama Senju, or Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, or even Madara Uchiha.
These are presumably measures taken to deal with Kumogakure.
" Orochimaru, tell me your choice: will you stay in Konoha or join Kumogakure?"
After thinking for a moment, Ziyun directly presented Orochimaru with a choice.
"I heard that Kumogakure obtained the Scroll of Seals from Konoha. Actually, the research of many Ninjutsu doesn't depend on the location. If Lord Raikage could grant me some authority, I would be willing to join Kumogakure."
After thinking for a while, Orochimaru finally made his choice.
Actually, he didn't choose randomly; it was because the aura emanating from Ziyun earlier terrified Orochimaru.
The Ziyun before my eyes seemed no longer to be a human being, but a deity from heaven.
Another person who gave Orochimaru this feeling was the White Snake Sage of Ryūchi Cave!
Although Orochimaru never met the White Snake Sage, he did have the opportunity to experience the wonders of Ryūchi Cave.
The aura emanating from Ziyun was in no way inferior to that of the White Snake Sage.
This made Orochimaru's decision very easy.
Because he knew that even if he developed the Impure World Reincarnation and summoned the two Hokage, Hashirama Senju Tobirama Senju, he still wouldn't be able to defeat Kumogakure.
Konoha's defeat was inevitable.
Instead of staying in Konoha, why not follow a more powerful man?
Moreover, Orochimaru suffered a lot of injustice in Konoha. At the very least, Orochimaru could sense that his teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had changed his attitude towards him.
"Of course. Now that you've come to Kumogakure, you can study the Scroll of Seals of Konoha and even Kumogakure, as well as the Scroll of Seals of Iwagakure and Sunagakure. However, you must guarantee your absolute loyalty to Konoha."
Ziyun said calmly.
To be honest, the Scroll of Seals of these villages might still hold some appeal for Kage Level powerhouses, but they wouldn't be for Ziyun.
The only things that could interest Ziyun right now were Yin-Yang Release Techniques and Senjutsu.
" Lord Raikage, I am willing to join Kumogakure."
Upon hearing Ziyun's words, Orochimaru's snake eyes flashed, and he immediately knelt on one knee to express his loyalty to Ziyun.
"That's not enough; we must plant the talisman."
Ziyun said calmly, and Orochimaru then chose to obey.
After all, the fact that Kumogakure possessed the Scroll of Seals of the Four Great Shinobi Villages was too tempting for Orochimaru; planting a heart talisman was no big deal for him.
Moreover, Orochimaru believed he would not betray Kumogakure, and that as long as he didn't betray Kumogakure, the Fourth Raikage would definitely not attack him.
To gain something, you have to pay a price, so Orochimaru was willing to pay those prices.
"Very good. From now on, you are a member of my Kumogakure. After returning to Kumogakure, I will grant you the highest authority to research all Ninjutsu. If it involves live experiments, you can freely experiment on ninjas from other villages, except for those from Kumogakure."
Ziyun knew that he couldn't just plant talismans on Orochimaru without giving him any benefits in return.
For Orochimaru, the greatest reward was researching Ninjutsu.
Therefore, Ziyun granted Orochimaru the highest level of authority.
As expected, Orochimaru- like eyes were filled with excitement upon hearing this. He could now study the Scroll of Seals of the Four Great Shinobi Villages to his heart's content. Joining the Kumogakure was definitely the right decision.
" Lord Raikage, I will now head to Kumogakure and leave Konoha."
Orochimaru asked Ziyun for permission.
After all, this is Konoha. If the Konoha Ninja find out that I have defected, I will definitely be hunted down.
"Don't worry, they won't dare kill you. From now on, you'll stay by my side, and I'll see who dares to touch you."
Ziyun chuckled mischievously, wanting to see Orochimaru Hiruzen Sarutobi joined Kumogakure.
Since all Five Kage are present, I can see what the other Kage look like this time, which should be very interesting.
"Okay... alright."
Upon hearing this, Orochimaru had no choice but to agree.
Although it's dangerous, staying by the Lord Raikage's side will surely deter the people of Konoha from making a move.
So Ziyun led Orochimaru away from the laboratory.
Orochimaru, what are you planning to do?
No sooner had he left the lab than Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived with his men and questioned him.
After all, the Anbu had already sent someone to notify Ziyun when he arrived, and Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived at the scene as quickly as possible.
"What's wrong? Third Hokage, you don't know yet, do you? Orochimaru is now one of my Kumogakure's men. What are you all trying to do? Are you trying to gang up on us?"
Ziyun looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and the dozens of Anbu around him, along with Jiraiya, Minato Namikaze, and other Konoha saviors, and released Six Paths Level aura of pressure.
" Fourth Lord Raikage, are you telling the truth?"
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment, then suppressed his anger and asked with a smile.
He was utterly shocked. Yeyue Ziyun was so arrogant, coming to Konoha so openly to poach people, he simply didn't take Konoha seriously.
Even so, Hiruzen Sarutobi Yeyue Ziyun, so he could only force a smile.
"How could I be lying? Orochimaru, tell your former mentor and comrades your choice." Ziyun said calmly.
"Everyone, I am now a member of Kumogakure. I look forward to your guidance in the future," Orochimaru said with a smile.
He realized that as long as he followed the Fourth Raikage, no one in Konoha would dare to touch him.
Upon hearing this, the people of Konoha were shocked.