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Chapter 352: The Destroyer's Son!
Chapter 352: The Destroyer's Son!
In the midst of a chaotic battlefield, a tall man with a head full of white hair and an 'Oil' character headguard on his forehead stood facing Orochimaru, his eyes filled with complexity.
It was none other than Jiraiya.
Upon learning of Orochimaru's desertion, he had rushed back and intercepted him.
Initially, it seemed like he would not make it in time.
But Orochimaru, along with Root, had intentionally slowed down to ambush Douhei, giving Jiraiya the chance to catch up.
"Jiraiya, you're still so naive!" Orochimaru's tone carried a hint of emotion as he faced his old friend.
The friendship between the three Sanin had begun in their childhood and was further strengthened by the trials of the battlefield, making their bond even stronger than that of family.
However, their ideologies differed greatly.
Orochimaru, driven by the fragility of life, sought eternal life, while Jiraiya dedicated himself to the 'Prophecy' and traveled throughout the Shinobi world.
But Orochimaru didn't understand that it wasn't a matter of whether Konoha would forgive him or not; he simply didn't want to return to that 'cage.' That's why he deliberately severed his ties with the village.
Of course, Orochimaru didn't reveal any of this.
"Today, I will take you back to the village no matter what!" Jiraiya was determined.
He knew that if he missed this chance, Orochimaru would never return.
"Is that so? Do you think you're stronger than me?" Orochimaru, despite not being in the best condition, exuded confidence.
Both sides rushed towards each other.
As they were intimately familiar with each other's abilities, they didn't bother with fancy techniques or ninjutsu, opting for a direct close-quarters battle.
A few minutes later—
Puff!
Orochimaru's body was pierced by Jiraiya's kunai, but he smirked and said, "I told you, your heart is too soft!"
If the attack had been aimed at his heart, he would have dodged it, but since it was directed at his chest, he chose to take the injury to create an opportunity.
"You..." Jiraiya felt his body lose strength, and he fell to the ground.
Poisoned! A small snake had bitten him on the foot, and he hadn't even noticed when it happened.
"Jiraiya, next time you won't be so lucky!" Orochimaru left a harsh parting remark.
The relationship between Orochimaru and Jiraiya was similar to that of the future Second Hokage and Naruto, a close friendship where one always chased the other, like a bird with clipped wings.
Clap, clap!
Applause sounded, and Douhei slowly emerged.
"I never thought I'd get to witness such an incredible battle between two seniors!" he exclaimed.
He had arrived some time ago, but neither Orochimaru nor Jiraiya, fully engrossed in their fight, had noticed him.
It had to be said that in terms of raw power, there might not be much difference between the two, and Orochimaru's victory was solely due to his ruthless nature.
He took advantage of Jiraiya's reluctance to kill him and gambled, creating the opportunity to take him down.
If Jiraiya had been equally ruthless and aimed for Orochimaru's heart or head, Orochimaru would never have had such a chance. So, he didn't lose due to a lack of strength but rather his mindset.
"Oh, what is it that you want to say, Douhei?" Orochimaru's tone was dangerously edged, like a cornered beast ready to lash out.
"Douhei, quickly take Orochimaru back to the village!" Jiraiya's eyes lit up, excited as if he had found a savior.
Indeed!
With Douhei's intervention, there was no way Orochimaru could escape in his current state.
"I'm sorry, Jiraiya-senpai, but I've exhausted my chakra and can't bring Orochimaru-senpai back!" Douhei spread his hands helplessly.
He wasn't lying; his current state was indeed unsuitable for combat.
During his Sage Mode, he had relied on Sage Techniques and Spells to overwhelm his opponents, seeking a quick victory without intending to kill. As a result, his chakra consumption was exceptionally high.
Even after some time had passed, it wasn't easy to replenish his depleted chakra.
As for the Medicine Sphere?
Sorry, but that was too damaging to his body, and he wasn't willing to take it.
"..."
Jiraiya looked at Douhei, who was completely unharmed, and couldn't understand how he could claim to have exhausted his chakra in that state.
"Oh, what is it that you wish to teach me, Dohei?" Orochimaru repeated his earlier words, but this time, his expression was much more relaxed, a stark contrast to his previous dangerous demeanor.
He could tell that Dohei had no intention of pushing the matter further.
"Orochimaru-senpai, the village's intelligence must not be leaked!" Dohei stated his mission clearly.
In other words, all he wanted was a promise from Orochimaru.
For these powerful individuals, a promise was more important than anything else, as their pride as elite shinobi would never allow them to break their word.
"I have no interest in discussing a decaying windmill with anyone else!" Orochimaru responded indirectly, glancing at Jiraiya before turning to leave.
Once Orochimaru was out of sight, Dohei turned to Jiraiya, who had collapsed on the ground, and joked, "I wonder if Jiraiya-senpai will return to Konoha with me or continue 'resting' here?"
Well, he had at least left some room for courtesy, not mentioning that Jiraiya had been defeated by his friend.
It wasn't that he liked Jiraiya, but the two secret techniques Jiraiya had traded with him were too useful, and he couldn't help but be grateful.
Of course, if Jiraiya ever became a hindrance, he would have to take drastic measures.
"No need, Dohei. Just tell the old man that I'll continue pursuing Orochimaru!" Jiraiya waved him off as he struggled to get up.
As a Kage-level shinobi, his physical condition was naturally robust, and although he couldn't fight at the moment, standing up was manageable.
"Okay!" Dohei nodded and left.
He had no desire to get entangled in the complex relationship and rivalry between Orochimaru and Jiraiya.
Additionally, he didn't need to worry about Jiraiya capturing Orochimaru.
As long as Jiraiya didn't have the intention to kill Orochimaru, he would never be able to defeat him, and thus, there was no chance of bringing Orochimaru back.
"Are you sure we shouldn't do something about Jiraiya-senpai?" Hyuga Cangyue emerged from the woods and joined Dohei, glancing in Jiraiya's direction.
After all, they were in the wilderness, a place filled with wild beasts and dangers.
"Don't worry, even if something happens to us, he'll be fine. He carries the important role of the 'Prophecy'!" Dohei's eyes flickered, and he couldn't hide his disdain for Sage Mountain.
Jiraiya, in his current state, was not only searching for the 'Prophecy Child' but was also frantically seeking the 'Destroyer Child'.
And Dohei knew that this 'Destroyer Child' was none other than himself.
In the original storyline, Jiraiya had never once mentioned the 'Destroyer Child', focusing solely on the 'Prophecy Child'.
The creation of this new prophecy was indeed the work of a time-traveler like himself.
To be honest, if Sage Mountain had been more reasonable, he might have let them off in the future when he had the power to do so. But now, it seemed impossible.
From the moment he established Hot Springs Valley as the fourth sacred site, he had become an adversary to Sage Mountain. Adding the matter of the 'Destroyer Child' to the mix only solidified their enmity.
There was no chance of reconciliation! But for now, Dohei couldn't do anything about Sage Mountain.
Since the Great Toad Sage was at least a Super Kage-level shinobi, Dohei wouldn't dare to make a move without absolute certainty.
The two of them returned to Konoha to report their mission.
Tenkai Kokonoe and Mizuki En weren't surprised by the failed assassination attempt.
If Orochimaru could be taken down so easily, he wouldn't be Orochimaru. What they were concerned about was the intelligence aspect.
Dohei assured them on this point, stating that Orochimaru had promised not to leak any information, which put their minds at ease.
As for Hari, he was incredibly relieved, fearing that Orochimaru might have met some misfortune.
After the report, Dohei left the office and headed to the Uchiha Clan territory.
Uchiha Tomoyuki had invited him for a visit, and Dohei, eager to witness the Uchiha Clan's entertainment, couldn't refuse. So, after sending Hyuga Cangyue back, he proceeded to the Uchiha Clan alone.
(End of Chapter)
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