41 Chapter 41: Reality is Indeed More Magical Than Fiction

Chapter 41: Reality is Indeed More Magical Than Fiction

"Teacher, Elder Danzo doesn't plan to make a move?" Kenichi ran his hand across his neck.

Danzo had always coveted the position of Hokage, and if it weren't for the Third Hokage holding him back all this time, he would have acted long ago. Now, the opportunity seemed perfect.

Kenichi couldn't understand why Danzo was holding back.

"After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi lost his arm for the village, and he doesn't plan to leave the village either," Orochimaru sneered, his own teacher was indeed very cautious.

Kenichi realized that it made sense; after all, the Third Hokage's reputation in the village was very high, especially after his impassioned speech about the Will of Fire at the funeral, which won a lot of praise.

If something happened in the village at this time, it would be a slap in the face, unless the Third Hokage left the village and was assassinated outside. That would be a bit safer.

But clearly, the Third Hokage had no intention of leaving the village and planned to resolve his arm issue as soon as possible to return to his position as Hokage.

"The reward this time is quite good, it's worth helping out." Thinking of the rewards, Orochimaru's mood also brightened.

Kenichi nodded in understanding, no wonder the teacher agreed to help.

However, it seemed that the teacher didn't harbor strong murderous intent towards the Third Hokage at the moment. Had something happened?

"Alright, you've introduced the concept of transplant rejection, so now I need your help. Let's go, Sarutobi is in a hurry," Orochimaru waved his hand, his teacher was indeed anxious.

Everyone in Konoha knew that you couldn't lay a hand on Sarutobi in the village, but this opportunity was too rare to miss.

Even if Danzo didn't act against Sarutobi, he might propose himself as the Fifth Hokage.

Wouldn't the teacher's efforts be in vain then?

Given Danzo's character, he would likely start his plan soon.

Orochimaru would have been very interested before, but now he had seen through it all and really didn't want to get involved in the rotten political whirlpool that made him sick.

Konoha needed rebirth, and rebirth often emerged from the ruins of destruction.

"My help?" Kenichi was startled but then thought of something, probably the teacher was taking him along for the ride.

After all, he had already explained transplant rejection thoroughly, and the teacher knew about it, so theoretically, there was no need for his help.

But after arriving at a building, Kenichi finally understood why the teacher had brought him along.

Inside the building stood many ninjas, some excited, some fearful, some uneasy, a myriad of expressions.

"Teacher, is this..." Kenichi thought of the arm transplant the teacher had just mentioned.

Was this the method of transplantation?

"All the ninjas who died or were injured yesterday have been buried, and corruption has arisen," Orochimaru was calm, but Kenichi could sense the coldness in his eyes.

"The Sarutobi clan has issued a call, and the person who provides an arm for the Third Hokage will receive a substantial pension and can also arrange for work at the mission assembly hall," Kenichi understood after hearing the teacher's words.

As he thought, these people were here for the transplant rejection test, and the one with the highest compatibility would provide an arm for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Some people might do it for the sake of living, as the substantial pension and work at the mission assembly hall were very tempting, at the cost of missing a left arm.

Others did it for the Will of Fire, feeling that it was a great honor to sacrifice for a heroic figure like the Third Hokage.

"It's almost like brainwashing," Kenichi shook his head but didn't say anything, instead dutifully doing his job.

Because there were many participants, and with the Anbu maintaining order and the Third Hokage occasionally coming to thank these people, the seemingly complex work was completed quickly.

Watching the lucky one who was selected early on for a perfect match, Kenichi wiped his hands.

Speaking of which, the medical ninjutsu in the world of Naruto is really strange; transplant surgery, which is difficult in the previous world, is easily completed here.

Watching the Third Hokage thank the ninja and the ninja's proud and happy expression, Kenichi always felt that this world was too magical.

"Let's go, we're done here," Orochimaru left directly. If it weren't for staying to observe and find a suitable target, he would have left already, and now he could finally leave.

As Kenichi was leaving, he couldn't help but look back. The Third Hokage also happened to look towards the teacher and him, their gazes meeting.

The Third Hokage stood in the sunlight, the radiance falling on him, surrounded by the lively, happy ninjas.

Kenichi turned his head back and followed the teacher into the dark corridor, with no one around, only the noisy sounds from behind.

But when he pushed open the door, the sunlight outside also shone in.

"Shall we go for barbecue, Kenichi?" Orochimaru turned his head with a smile and asked his disciple, who was startled.

At that moment, he involuntarily superimposed the image of the girl he had seen before, who might be the target of the Impure World Reincarnation, onto the teacher.

If it were the teacher with the girl's appearance...

"Sure, teacher," Kenichi smiled happily.

It was still the familiar Akimichi barbecue restaurant, but this time Orochimaru rarely invited Mitarashi Anko, which surprised Kenichi a bit, but he didn't find it too strange.

However, watching the teacher occasionally show concern for Anko at the dinner table, Kenichi's expression became strange.

This scene seemed a bit like settling one's affairs.

Of course, Orochimaru was definitely not going to die, so this was certainly not settling affairs. There was only one possibility left: was the teacher planning to leave Konoha? This was highly likely.

That's why he called Anko over and talked to her about some things, which to others might not seem like concern.

But for Kenichi, who knew his teacher well, this was a rare show of concern.

"Are we leaving Konoha?" Kenichi was a bit excited.

In Konoha, starting experiments was fraught with obstacles, but leaving Konoha, although initially troublesome, would later be much freer, and all experiments could be carried out.

Kenichi looked at his teacher, harboring some intriguing thoughts.

(End of Chapter)