When Hiruzen Sarutobi made this decision, Homura Mitokado and Utatane Koharu strongly opposed it. What kind of action was this? It was like handing the most important king piece in shogi to the enemy.
Danzo Shimura, however, saw through Hiruzen Sarutobi's plan, and thus wasn't as angry as Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado.
Hiruzen Sarutobi clearly intended to choose Orochimaru, who was skilled in the Flying Thunder God Technique, as his escort during the talks. If Sunagakure tried to make a move, Orochimaru could use the Flying Thunder God Technique to take him away at any time.
Danzo Shimura, as Assistant Hokage, had been with Hiruzen Sarutobi for so many years that he understood this better than anyone. Otherwise, if Hiruzen had made such a rash decision, he would have definitely opposed it along with Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado.
For no other reason than if Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage, died, the most likely person to be thrust into the position of Hokage would be him, Danzo Shimura!
Land of Rain
"Why do I have to change my clothes?"
Ichikishimahime changed into a blue outfit and white shorts, her dark blue bun hairstyle replaced with more childlike twin pigtails, and she walked on the ground, unaccustomed to it.
"To keep you from being gawked at like a rare species."
Orochimaru said irritably. If it weren't to accompany Ichikishimahime on a stroll through the Land of Rain, she would already be resting at home.
Although there were all sorts of strange outfits in the Ninja World, Ichikishimahime's attire was genuinely rare, as was her anti-gravity stole.
"What?! You promised to come see it with me, are you regretting it?"
Ichikishimahime bared her teeth, thinking that since she could now be seen by ordinary people, she didn't reveal her other form.
"Where do you think we are right now?"
Orochimaru stood with one hand on her hip, looking at Ichikishimahime with a hint of impatience in her eyes.
"What's with your reluctant attitude! I helped you a lot! And I even acted as a thief once!"
Ichikishimahime floated up and bumped Orochimaru's head with her own.
"Then do you still want to go see the golden wheat fields, the bustling towns, the novel toys, and taste the street food you haven't tried before?"
Orochimaru pushed back even more forcefully. From yesterday until now, she hadn't rested at all.
"Yes! You promised me!"
Ichikishimahime, with the idea of eating Orochimaru into bankruptcy, after seeing the beautiful golden wheat fields, headed straight for White Snake Electric Town and White Snake Hub Town. In the two lively towns with distinct styles, she sampled various delicious street foods.
During this time, when heading to White Snake Hub Town, she even rode a large cargo truck, experiencing the feeling of riding in a vehicle.
Isn't this the street food only found in the Land of Waves?
The taste isn't quite the same… Orochimaru tasted the street food, which had a slightly different flavor from that in the Land of Waves, and understood what was going on. However, in terms of taste, it wasn't just a little bit different; if the flavor could be even five or six parts similar, it would become a hit here.
While shopping, Ichikishimahime ate continuously, her small mouth barely stopping. She bought many clothes and toys she had never seen before, and also purchased portable electronics manufactured by White Snake Pharmaceutical Technology Company.
In short, Ichikishimahime bought whatever caught her interest, as it wasn't her who was paying, but Orochimaru beside her, who had a poker face, almost with the words "Big Sucker," "Wallet Hime," "ATM Hime," and so on written on her face.
I really want to go home… Compared to this thousand-year-old loli, Hikari and Nawaki are angels.
There is no harm without comparison. Now Orochimaru deeply felt how obedient and sensible Uchiha Hikari and Nawaki were.
"How is it?"
Ichikishimahime's ordinary blue top and white shorts had been replaced by a more youthful and vibrant blue qipao. Golden threads outlined a dragon coiling on the qipao, and auspicious clouds made the garment appear noble.
"Isn't the slit a bit too high…"
Orochimaru looked at the high-slit qipao. Ichikishimahime would expose herself with just a few steps.
"I suggest you pair a qipao with athletic shorts."
Orochimaru pointed to the white tight athletic shorts over there. They wouldn't ruin the qipao's beauty and would effectively prevent exposure.
"Ah… I ate so much!"
In the public pavilion, Ichikishimahime sat on a chair, patting her perfectly flat stomach.
Orochimaru placed a white sun hat on Ichikishimahime's head and asked, "Is there anything else you want to eat?"
"No more…"
Ichikishimahime held a bottle of juice. From morning until now, she had eaten many things she had never tasted before and bought quite a few items, still intending to eat Orochimaru into bankruptcy.
After a morning, she realized how naive she had been.
Orochimaru could provide her, Tagorihime, and Tagitsuhime with 30 years' worth of snacks, which showed how immense her financial resources were.
Orochimaru threw the empty bottle in her hand into the trash can and asked, "It's about time for me to return to Konoha. Ichikishimahime, are you coming with me to Konoha, or are you returning to Ryūchi Cave?"
"Hmm…"
Ichikishimahime hesitated. She wanted to return to Ryūchi Cave first, but then she remembered that she had provoked Tagorihime and Tagitsuhime when she left, so going back now might mean getting beaten.
"Ahem!"
Ichikishimahime cleared her throat meaningfully and said with a serious expression, "Until you install a TV tower in Ryūchi Cave so I can watch TV there, I'll be watching you, lest you go back on your word!"
Orochimaru didn't miss the subtle change in Ichikishimahime's expression, and asked with a hint of suspicion in her eyes, "Did you cause trouble in Ryūchi Cave and are afraid to go back?"
"No! How could I!"
"You didn't anger the White Snake Sage, did you?"
Orochimaru thought that given the White Snake Sage's temperament, he wouldn't bother with a junior like Ichikishimahime, then suddenly remembered what Ichikishimahime had said before.
"The White Snake Sage wouldn't get angry with me!"
Ichikishimahime tilted her head back.
"I see, you angered Tagorihime and Tagitsuhime!"
Orochimaru said knowingly, then stood up and extended her hand to Ichikishimahime.
"You're really something to be able to anger them."
"You say that as if you know them so well. Their tempers are terrible!"
Ichikishimahime took Orochimaru's hand, and as she stood up, she threw the empty bottle in her hand into the trash can.
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