In the past, seeing Orochimaru's disgusting gesture, others would have scolded him more or less.
But now, everyone waited quietly.
This situation made Orochimaru even more pleased.
"Don't worry, it's definitely cutting-edge technology you've never seen before!"
"Let me put it this way, haven't you ever wondered why your sons resemble you, or why Kekkei Genkai can be passed down through bloodlines?"
Orochimaru said mysteriously.
"Huh?" Hearing Orochimaru's words, everyone was stunned: "Isn't that how it's always been?"
"Wait!" Hiruzen reacted.
'That might be how it's always been, but that doesn't mean it's a black box that doesn't require thought.'
'If Orochimaru said so, then could it be...'
Hiruzen looked at Orochimaru with shining eyes.
Simultaneously, the impatient Danzo, who was in the know, asked directly: "Your 'Project Celestial Number One' has yielded results?"
"Correct!" Meeting Danzo's excited gaze, Orochimaru nodded: "I have deciphered the secrets of genes. Although I can't modify them yet."
"However, it's sufficient for verifying Minato-kun."
Orochimaru looked at everyone: "By the way, Konoha Hospital should have records of Minato-kun's past blood samples, right? Get them for me!"
"Alright!" Hiruzen nodded, and at the same time, he looked at Koharu.
Seeing the look in her old partner's eyes, years of tacit understanding made Koharu instantly understand: "Understood. Leave the task of calling Tsunade back to me!"
Koharu's eyes shone with determination, her tone firm and resolute: "Even if it costs me my old life, I'll beg on my knees to get Tsunade back!"
"Very good!" Everyone was very satisfied with Koharu's declaration.
Even Orochimaru looked at Koharu in surprise, hardly believing this old hag had such a side to her.
Coincidentally, Koharu also seemed to sense something and looked at Orochimaru. She suddenly scolded: "Orochimaru, were you cursing me as an old hag in your heart again?"
"Let me tell you, don't think just because you're Hokage now that I can't deal with you!"
"Ah, this..." Orochimaru was taken aback, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, but he wasn't angry.
Instead, this bantering atmosphere brought a bit of warmth even to a cold-blooded creature like Orochimaru. He looked amusedly at Koharu:
"I'd like to see how you plan to deal with me!"
"Yes, Koharu, Orochimaru is the Hokage now. You can't just 'deal with him'!" Hiruzen joked from the side, backing him up.
"Hahaha, indeed!" Homura let out a hearty laugh.
The others were the same.
However, Koharu felt they were still too naive, even though they were actually quite old now.
She gave everyone a somewhat charming roll of the eyes and said: "You all, you've seen too little!"
"I can't deal with Orochimaru!"
"But..." Koharu looked with a hint of a smile at Orochimaru.
For some reason, her gaze suddenly made Orochimaru feel a chill.
Orochimaru looked warily at Koharu: "But what?"
"Heh heh!" Koharu Utatane smiled triumphantly: "But, Orochimaru, you're the Hokage now, and at your age, it's time to get married!"
"Tell me, what kind of young girl do you like? Petite ones? Well-endowed ones? The kind that are utterly enchanting? Or more masculine ones, feisty but tsundere?"
Koharu listed them off as if enumerating her treasures: "Tell me, what do you like? I'll find one for you right away!"
"Of course, if you still like Tsunade, then you'll have to wait until I get back. And regarding Tsunade, at most I can act as a matchmaker!"
"Ah, this..." Hearing Koharu's words, Orochimaru was utterly dumbfounded.
He never expected to face pressure to get married one day.
The others also didn't expect Koharu to have this move.
"Hahaha, Koharu, you're the one!" Akimichi Torifu laughed, his fat trembling all over.
Looking at Orochimaru's stunned expression, the others weren't much better.
Instantly, roaring laughter filled the entire room.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the Hokage's office lightened. The sight of everyone united brought a smile even to Danzo's face.
A good while later, everyone finally calmed down.
"Let's get back to serious matters!"
"About that mysterious force within the village."
Speaking of the village's internal situation, everyone's expressions turned grave.
There had always been a force within Konoha that was eliminating the Edo Tensei subjects.
They controlled the Edo Tensei army but hadn't marched on the Ninja World. Instead, after dealing with Sunagakure, they started developing again. This was also the reason!
Lately, Konoha had gathered all the Edo Tensei subjects for centralized management.
"We still need to continue the investigation! Even without Minato!" Orochimaru set the tone.
Simultaneously, he assigned tasks.
However, just as everyone was about to go carry them out...
"No need!"
From the ceiling, a cold, sharp young voice came!