Starting the fourth generation Hokage

Orochimaru and Kakashi returned from the Land of Grass.

To Namikaze Minato's surprise, the results of the investigation into the missing casualties actually came to light on Iwa Ninja's head.

According to Kakashi's own account, during the investigation, they encountered enemy ninjas who were clearly identified as Iwa ninjas. After a battle, they easily captured two of the enemies and successfully performed genjutsu torture.

But the result was: the captured Iwa Ninja admitted that they were responsible for the missing casualties, and that the incident was a revenge incident after the Iwa Ninja's defeat...

And just when the two were preparing to take back the captured Iwa-nin and return them to the village for detailed interrogation by the Torture Department, something unexpected happened. According to Kakashi's original words, the two Iwa-nin who had been completely controlled were killed on the way. Suddenly, he took the opportunity to activate some unknown forbidden technique and committed suicide...

After hearing this report, Namikaze Minato fell into deep thought for a long time.

The matter was already very obvious. These Iwa Ninjas were clearly manipulated by Orochimaru. After Kakashi saw it with his own eyes, he clarified his suspicions and finally silenced them.

Sure enough, the time he personally took action made Orochimaru become more cautious?

I thought that sending Kakashi to monitor Orochimaru this time would at least force him to reveal some flaws, but now it seems that it has not achieved the effect. And with Kakashi's strength, he didn't see Orochimaru's flaw. I'm afraid whoever he sends this time will be the same, unless he lets the Sannin go or himself...

But once the Sannin and himself take action, they will show their cards to Orochimaru.

Orochimaru's use of ninjas from his own village for human experiments will inevitably be exposed soon, and there is no chance of this matter turning around.

It happens to be a troubled time now. If Orochimaru, who is destined to defect, makes another trouble before leaving, it will cause a lot of trouble...

In the Hokage's office, Minato Namikaze held his chin with his hands. After clearing his thoughts, he came back to find Kakashi and Orochimaru still standing in front of him.

"It is indeed a pity that the initiator was not brought back..."

Namikaze Minato pretended to look regretful at this time, and then smiled and said: "Anyway, it's still a thank you, Orochimaru-senpai, and Kakashi for making this trip."

"At least, the incident of the missing wounded finally came to an end..."

As he spoke, he suddenly looked at Orochimaru inadvertently and continued: "In this way, we can also comfort the families of the missing people."

Intentionally or unintentionally, when Namikaze Minato said the word "comfort", his tone was slightly aggravated.

However, Orochimaru's expression was as stable as a mountain, without any fluctuations or changes at all. Instead, he sighed in the same way: "Life is so fragile. The Yondaime does not need to be too concerned about it. The career of a ninja is inherently accompanied by death."

Kakashi on the side did not speak.

Although the expression could not be seen under the mask, Namikaze Minato knew that Kakashi was probably in a low mood right now.

After all, this mission cannot be called a complete success, and Kakashi is a person who attaches great importance to regulations and pursues missions above all else, so it is understandable.

"Senior Orochimaru is right. I heard that you seem to be currently studying the relationship between the living body and the soul. It seems that you are planning to develop some kind of ninjutsu, right?" Namikaze Minato smiled slightly and changed the topic.

Suddenly, such a sensitive and ambiguous topic was brought up.

After hearing this, Orochimaru's usual calm and calm demeanor finally changed. He actually showed a nervous and surprised expression in just a short moment, and Namikaze Minato captured this in detail.

"Hehehe, where did the Yondaime hear about it?"

Orochimaru smiled hoarsely, neither admitting nor denying, but instead asked slightly curiously.

"Well, I actually learned this after I went to the Konoha Ancient Books Institute two days ago and when I was checking out the books, I accidentally found your name and record in the list of visitors recorded by the administrator..."

Namikaze Minato smiled warmly and simply planned to give one last hint.

After all the beatings, he didn't believe Orochimaru still understood what he meant.

However, when he understood that Namikaze Minato didn't ask this question because he had caught something, Orochimaru suddenly felt relieved.

"This happened a long time ago. Developing new ninjutsu is not an easy task..."

The corners of Orochimaru's evil mouth raised slightly, but his words were vague.

Namikaze Minato also understood at this time that Orochimaru was clearly out of control. He obviously had the mentality that as long as he didn't get caught, there was nothing you could do to me.

It seems that we have to find a way. This time bomb will explode sooner or later, but no matter what, it cannot explode in the near future...

Thinking of this, Namikaze Minato began to induce, "Senior Orochimaru, as far as I know, life science topics are often closely related to medical treatment. You should also have profound knowledge about medical treatment, right?"

For a moment, I didn't quite understand why the Yondaime suddenly started talking to him about scientific research.

Orochimaru was startled for a moment, then answered: "That's true."

"But medical treatment is not my specialty, so I can't talk about being knowledgeable..."

When Namikaze Minato saw Orochimaru taking the bait, the smile on his face became even bigger, and he sighed: "That's true..."

"In fact, there is currently a position in the village that needs a ninja like you to fill it. I hope you will not refuse."

At this time, Orochimaru suddenly realized that he seemed to have fallen into some kind of trap.

But we can only ask clearly before saying: "What position is the Yondaime talking about? If it is within my power..."

"Don't worry, the position of deputy director of the medical department is definitely sufficient for a knowledgeable ninja like you." Namikaze Minato said in a tone that seemed to confirm the matter.

Without giving Orochimaru a chance to refute, he quickly said: "If Tsunade-senpai knows that you, Orochimaru-senpai, can take up this position, you will definitely be very happy..."

"Deputy Minister of the Medical Department? The Fourth Generation, this matter..." Orochimaru frowned, seeming to still have objections.

"This matter has been decided like this. Orochimaru-senpai, you won't let me down, right?"

Perhaps after thinking for a long time but unable to find a reasonable excuse, Orochimaru had no choice but to agree.

Afterwards, after a brief chat, Kakashi and Orochimaru left together...

Not long after the two walked out of the Hokage's office door, Nara Shikaku walked in from outside again.

As soon as he entered the door, Shikaku said: "Hokage-sama, both parties have reached an agreement on the prisoner exchange, and it's time for us to make preparations."

"With all due respect, there may be some conspiracy involved in Kumogakure this time."

Namikaze Minato was a little curious when he heard this, "Conspiracy? Doesn't Kumogakure really want to exchange for the Jinchuuriki?"

Shikaku shook his head: "That's not true, but they proposed that Yunyin should choose the place for prisoner exchange no matter what, which seems very weird to me..."

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