28 Orochimaru defected...

Looking at Orochimaru in front of him, Yoru thought for a while and expressed his analysis.

"Danzo won't hinder you. After all, both of you are connected. Well, the most likely result is that he deliberately let the Hokage know about your experiments and promised to catch you himself. But since you have a student-teacher relationship with the Hokage, the third will stop Danzo from coming after you. In this way, not only can he sell favors to Hokage, but he could also let you escape on the surface."

It was quite a well thought plan. Not only can Danzo get rid of Orochimaru, but he could also obtain the favor of Hokage. Hitting two birds with one stone probably means this.

Moreover, even if Danzo wants to catch Orochimaru, it will only be after he becomes Hokage, not now.

"It's a pity!" Thinking of this plan, Yoru couldn't help but say with a smile.

"Pity?"

"It's a pity that his black stains will never be cleansed, This kind of person who plots against everyone is destined to not become Hokage."

"Oh, why?"

"Hokage must maintain an upright image, at least on the surface. How can a mouse like him hiding in the ditch be accepted as the Hokage? Even if you disappear, the third will not let him be the Hokage. It seems someone can pick up the mantle for cheap." Speaking of this, Yoru thought of Minato.

Theoretically, speaking, Minato's strength may be excellent, but his qualifications are not enough for the seat of the Fourth Hokage. The reason why he was nominated was not only because of his own strength and Jiraiya but also because his wife, Kushina can serve as a connection to the Uzumaki clan. Due to this, Minato was able to become a contender for the Hokage.

Of course, there is also another reason. If there is only Orochimaru as a candidate, then no matter how you look at it, it will look shady. People may even say that there is favoritism by Hokage for his disciple.

So, to silence all the propaganda, an opponent who will clearly not threaten Orochimaru is required. So, to be honest, Minato is just there so that the election of Hokage looks fair on the surface.

But now that Orochimaru will defect, Minato could take advantage of it. Looking at this from another perspective, Minato can truly be called lucky.

"Minato-Kun is also an excellent ninja. His Hiraishin jutsu has already surpassed the second Hokage. He is also suitable as Hokage." Orochimaru has no opinion regarding this matter.

"Maybe. But he obviously lacks political wisdom, and there is a high probability that he will be used as a spearman in the end. It's a pity that I can't study ninjutsu with you in the future." Yoru felt a little regret in this matter.

Orochimaru's ability as a researcher is obviously much better than his strength as a ninja. This could be seen when they studied the art of reincarnation together.

Hearing Yoru's words, Orochimaru was obviously taken aback.

"Yoru-kun do you want to escape with me?" Then, after thinking about it, Orochimaru extended an invitation.

"Me? I can't. If you defect, Danzo won't do anything If I am convicted of defection, Danzo will definitely chase after me and try to take my eyes. Besides, I think I might see some interesting things if I stay." Yoru did not accept Orochimaru's invitation because there is still something in this village that he wants.

"In this case, we will be enemies when we meet in the future, Yoru-Kun." Orochimaru was not surprised, so he responded calmly.

"Maybe. But sometimes this world is strange. Sometimes, friends are foes and sometimes foes are friends. Maybe, one day I will defect too, and we will see each other again then."

"I look forward to that day."

After finishing speaking, the two continued their research on forbidden techniques.

Soon, Yoru walked out of the research institute, walking out of the forest, Yoru spotted someone.

It was Anko, the disciple of Orochimaru. Because Yoru is relatively close to Orochimaru, Anko feels threatened by being robbed of her teacher's affection, so she is a little hostile to Yoru.

"Where is Orochimaru sensei?" Anko asked a little angry.

"He is your teacher. You should ask yourself this question instead of me, Anko-chan." Yoru just smiled not taking her to heart.

"Don't call me Anko-chan, I am not familiar with you. One day, I will definitely defeat you let the teacher understand that I am his only disciple."

"Good fighting spirit. Come on!" Yoru had already walked past the little lolita.

"Wait!" Anko said from behind.

"Yeah?"

"Since I want to defeat you as soon as possible, it's better to do it today. Take this, Ninja-"

Anku had just started to make the seal when Yoru had already unleashed a jutsu.

"Ninja art- the technique of scaring people."

In a puff of smoke, an unidentifiable object emerged, accompanied by a burst of chills.

"GHOST!" Anko yelled and ran around, hitting herself on a tree then fell comically to the ground.

"Hm. So that's that." Yoru walked to his home.

Then the next day, the news of Orochimaru's defection spread throughout the village.

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A/N: Merry Christmas~

Will probably update my Iruma fic as well later, though no promises.

P.S: There will be no romance in this novel. Also, Anko's design really took an L on Boruto. Well, most of the character design took L, so that's something...