"I... I..."
Ghost lantern full moon was so terrified by Tsunade's burst of negative aura that his teeth chattered, and his body felt like it was about to melt.
"Such a strong aura!"
"Can't dodge... can't win..."
"Isoufu, help quickly!"
Full moon looked at Tsunade, who was pressing his head, with a terrified expression, and sent desperate pleas to his good friend in his arms.
"Eh?"
Tsunade curiously squeezed Ghost lantern full moon's face, only to grab a handful of water.
"So much sweat?"
"Kid, is your body made of water?"
"Interesting!"
Isoufu, who was lying in Ghost lantern's arms, felt the external pressure and instantly woke up.
Just as he was about to open his mouth and bite the woman bullying his little friend, he suddenly felt the strong Wood Style aura emanating from Tsunade.
"Mmm..."
"Wood Style..."
"With Lord Orochimaru here, I'll just go back to sleep!"
Isoufu glanced at Orochimaru standing behind Tsunade and immediately retracted his head.
Orochimaru found it amusing and gently shook his head, calling out to Tsunade.
"Tsunade, stop scaring him!"
"This child is a bit straightforward and hasn't learned how to communicate with strangers yet. He'll get better with time."
Tsunade pinched Ghost lantern full moon's body in various places. After satisfying her curiosity about the Water Transformation Jutsu, she retracted her aura.
"Kid!"
"Remember this, I am your teacher's wife."
"If I ever hear you speak disrespectfully to your elders again..."
"You'll be sorry!"
Tsunade threatened sinisterly, then returned to Orochimaru's side with satisfaction. She wrapped her arm around Orochimaru's, enclosing him completely, her face full of pride.
Ghost lantern full moon nodded like a pecking chicken, still feeling lingering fear.
"Huh?"
"Why is Big Sister-Head so easy to talk to today?"
Kushina looked suspicious, and Nawaki was also unconvinced.
"Exactly!"
"She wasn't this gentle when she hit me!"
Of course, he didn't dare to say it aloud.
"It's probably not that simple!"
Minato shook his head from the side.
"This child's body can transform into water at any time. If Tsunade-sama doesn't use high-power ninjutsu, she might not be able to harm him with just her fists."
"After all, this is Teacher's home!"
"Tsunade-sama probably didn't want to destroy Teacher's house, so she let him off lightly this time."
"But..."
Namikaze Minato looked wise, his eyes slightly narrowed as he looked at Ghost lantern full moon.
"This water transformation ability can serve as the best... ally to attract Tsunade-sama's firepower for big brother Nawaki and Kushina in the future!"
"I think it's very necessary for us to build a good relationship with this little guy!"
"What do you think?"
Kushina and Nawaki's eyes lit up, and their gazes towards Ghost lantern full moon immediately became friendly.
"Good idea, you really are amazing, Minato!"
Nawaki excitedly patted Minato's shoulder, already planning how to pull this junior disciple into his camp.
...
"Full moon!"
Orochimaru glanced at his disciples, who were hatching little schemes, and didn't refuse Ghost lantern full moon the treatment of quickly integrating into the group.
He chuckled, beckoned to Ghost lantern full moon, and took out a Konoha ninja forehead protector from his embrace.
"In tomorrow's battle, wear the Konoha forehead protector and fight for Kirigakure!"
Ghost lantern full moon took the forehead protector, somewhat confused by his teacher's actions.
"Teacher, if I wear the Konoha ninja forehead protector, won't others think I'm a Konoha ninja?"
"In that case, how can I fight for Kirigakure?"
Orochimaru nodded with a smile and gently rubbed his head.
"That's exactly what we want!"
"A Konoha ninja fighting for Kirigakure will naturally leave a deep impression on those who see it."
"When all ninjas in the ninja world need to wear Konoha forehead protectors in the future, the resistance will be minimized."
"After all, Kirigakure, as one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, can play a significant role in setting an example."
Ghost lantern full moon finally understood. He removed the forehead protector from his head and solemnly put on the Konoha forehead protector.
"I understand!"
"Teacher, you want to give those who are concerned about face and are hesitant to integrate into Konoha a reason!"
"Leave it to me!"
...
The young ones, led by Tsunade, went to the Senju clan compound.
There were many rooms there. For the convenience of training, Minato and Nonō Yū, who were both orphans, had already moved there. Now with Ghost lantern full moon added, it was much livelier.
Tsunade didn't want to leave. She hadn't spent much time with Orochimaru, and she cherished the time spent by his side.
However, Orochimaru had important matters to attend to, so she had to be patient and wait for Orochimaru to come to the Senju clan compound that evening.
After sending them off, Orochimaru went to the Uchiha's room and called him to head towards Fushiko Village outside Konoha.
"Senior Madara, since your lifespan issue has been resolved by the Earth Grudge Fear Secret Technique, the Moon Eye Plan that was agreed upon with Black Zetsu needs some adjustments."
Orochimaru looked at the three-tomoe Sharingan in Uchiha Madara's eyes and said pointedly.
Uchiha Madara, who was wondering where Orochimaru was taking him, was stunned by his words and his eyes suddenly lit up with joy.
"You mean..."
"Rinnegan?"
Orochimaru slowly nodded, his voice tinged with a hint of wistfulness.
"Indeed!"
"Nagato's body doesn't have the Uchiha bloodline, so the Rinnegan caused too much damage and burden to his body."
"I plan to use Yang Release to create a new pair of eyes for Nagato."
"The Rinnegan should be held by you, the master, to exert its true power."
Uchiha Madara sensed that there was something unsaid in Orochimaru's words, and he frowned slightly, stopping and turning to look at Orochimaru.
"Will it make things difficult for you?"
Orochimaru remained silent for a moment, then nodded slightly.
"Nagato is rather precocious and has a strong obsession with power."
"Although I have already compensated him through Jiraiya, it's still lacking compared to the Rinnegan."
"Besides..."
Orochimaru also stopped and sighed softly.
"When Black Zetsu forced Nagato onto the path of the Moon Eye Plan, he killed his parents right in front of Nagato."
"The hatred between you and Nagato..."
Uchiha Madara's eyes flickered, and after a moment of silence, he let out a light snort.
"Hmph!"
"This kind of thing..."
"I want to know, what is your relationship with that kid Jiraiya?"
Orochimaru looked up at the Hokage Rock in the distance and chuckled.
"Roughly..."
"Like the relationship between the First Hokage and Senior Madara!"
"That idiot..."
"Was the first comrade I ever acknowledged!"
Uchiha Madara followed Orochimaru's gaze and finally lingered on the Hokage Rock for a long, long time...
"I..."
"Will give that child an explanation."