Chapter 18: A Secret Untold!

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Hashirama's movement forward suddenly stalled, and he almost fell off the branch.

Making an adjustment.

Continuing to follow Orochimaru and Yakushi Kabuto.

Such a scene.

It was felt very keenly by Orochimaru and Yakushi Kabuto, who had been paying attention to the first Hoakge.

Both of them were filled with strange question marks in their heads.

What is going on?

The first Hokage generation almost fell out of the tree?

This is...

Boring?

Neither of them had any idea what was happening.

Anyway, they didn't dare to ask.

They didn't see anything at all.

A vein popped on Hashirama's forehead.

"What does it mean to be a host who is not one's own biological body…"

"Why does that sound so awkward!"

"It's like I gave birth to you!"

"Your communication skills need improvement!"

"Not intelligent enough!"

Hashirama kept criticizing relentlessly, the Ying Ying system wasn't very effective, but when it talked, it was quite impactful.

"Yin~"

"It's my fault that I kidnapped the wrong person!"

"Anyway!"

"You are a wild host!"

"There is no such thing as storage space!"

The Yingying monster's face was suddenly full of grievances, and it felt very uncomfortable in its heart!

Clearly, it was a system prepared exclusively for Miss Kawai!

It's so sweet when it whines!

Not only can it manifest as a cute little spirit, but it can also guide Miss Kawai to progress in the anime world.

Now that things have come to this.

Not only can it be embodied in the form of an elf and look cute, but it can also guide young ladies to make continuous progress in the animation world.

Too bad.

Bound the wrong person and got struck by lightning.

Crossed over with the wrong system functions lost...

"I've embarrassed the system!"

Ying Ying almost cried at the thought, but it forced itself to hold back.

Hashirama's mouth twitched slightly.

Ying Ying is still worried about this...

Forget it.

Let the system cool down for a while!

"Ew!"

Just at that moment.

Kabuto ahead finally vomited.

A mouthful of black blood directly spewed onto the ground.

Suddenly, breathing felt much smoother.

Orochimaru immediately stopped.

Supporting Kabuto against the tree branch.

Immediately took out a Militry ration pill.

Wanting to stuff it into Kabuto's mouth.

But then remembered the First following behind.

"Ew!"

Kabuto vomited again.

The black blood mixed with food residues, all spewed onto the ground.

Making the surrounding grass wither.

"My lord First Hokage, may I give him a soldier pill?"

Orochimaru held the Militry ration pill and asked Hashirama for approval, he's learned his lesson now.

Just reporting in.

Can't go wrong with that!

"Mm."

Hashirama nodded, paying no attention, it's a minor matter.

"Okay!"

Orochimaru immediately took out the soldier pill in his hand and directly stuffed it into Kabuto's mouth.

"Mm-mm..."

Kabuto immediately widened his eyes. He was in pain all over, unable to swallow, and the Militry ration pill got stuck in his throat.

"Let me help you!"

Orochimaru directly extended two fingers and thrust them into Kabuto's throat, instantly stuffing Kabuto's throat full.

"This scene is too beautiful..."

Hashirama's mouth twitched, quickly shifting his gaze away. He could even see Orochimaru's fingerprints on Kabuto's cheek from earlier.

Not long after.

Accompanied by Orochimaru's constantly moving fingertips, Kabuto successfully swallowed the Militry ration pill. His originally pallid complexion now had a slightly flushed tint due to the near-suffocating experience of choking earlier.

As the Militry ration pill entered his system, Kabuto's chakra began to replenish, and even his physical stamina improved significantly. He was already starting to use his Palm Sage Jutsu again.

"We can continue!" Orochimaru exclaimed, pulling Kabuto up by his left hand and assisting him before they resumed their journey.

Hashirama immediately followed suit, glancing at the Yōkai beside him, who had been momentarily distracted by Kabuto's bout of vomiting.

Excellent, very effective!

"Ying Ying, issue a task!" Hashirama's mind raced, quickly contacting the Ying Ying to divert attention from the recent topic.

"What task?" the Ying Ying innocently asked, taking out its phone without sensing any malice.

"Reach Orochimaru's northern base!" Hashirama hastily devised a simple task, unable to come up with anything S-rank in his current situation.

The Ying Ying swiftly entered the task on its phone.

Practice makes perfect. After the first attempt, everything becomes easier. As the Ying Ying input the task, it swayed its body, unlocking more poses.

"Whimper~"

"Task Issued: Host to reach Orochimaru's northern base!"

"Task Rating: F."

"Task Reward: One rusty shuriken."

After completing the task, the Ying Ying grinned at Hashirama, its chubby hand making a scissor gesture.

"Host, you're amazing! Getting the same reward for two tasks!" The Ying Ying suddenly idolized Hashirama.

Hashirama was speechless. He owed an apology for his earlier speculation. This system wasn't entirely useless. It could even throw rusty shurikens from miles away!

...

The following time was spent on the journey towards the northern base. Orochimaru continued to support Kabuto in the same manner, feeling a bit stiff. He switched his right hand to his left, alleviating the discomfort.

Suddenly, Kabuto, who was focused on his treatment, felt something additional pressing against him from Orochimaru's direction.

"Lord Orochimaru..." Kabuto hesitated for a moment before softly speaking up.

"Hmm?" Orochimaru's gaze remained forward, unaware of Kabuto's unease.

"You... um... are leaning on me..."

Kabuto's voice was barely audible, reluctant to speak but feeling uncomfortable.

"What did you say?" Orochimaru's eyes widened in surprise, not expecting such words from Kabuto.

"Your elbow..." Kabuto's body was immobile, his injuries still severe. Orochimaru's right arm, which he had put down, was pressing against his waist.

"..." Orochimaru fell silent for a moment, then lifted his arm back to its original position, resuming his supportive posture.

"Now it's much better!" Kabuto breathed a sigh of relief. The space was too narrow earlier, too tight. But now it was fine.

...

Hashirama trailed behind the two, hearing their private conversation distinctly, his eyelids fluttering incessantly.

"What the heck?!" Hashirama's gaze toward the two underwent subtle changes, as if he had grasped some unspoken secret.

(End of Chapter)