Uzumaki Mito had long seen through Nawaki's little thoughts, bending down and whispering in his ear.
I heard everything, okay? Thank you for adding another task to my busy life.
Orochimaru heard what Grandma Mito said to Nawaki, and seeing Nawaki's eyes grow brighter and brighter, she looked at them helplessly.
She didn't want to be a Jonin instructor; taking on disciples was too much trouble. If she didn't do it well, she might even be resented by her students.
Here, a certain Uchiha Obito, who hasn't been born yet, needs to be mentioned by name.
It wouldn't be impossible to take some time to teach Nawaki.
Orochimaru was quite fond of Nawaki. Especially his smile was truly identical to Tsunade's, that kind of slightly foolish smile.
"Orochimaru, do you have any more classes?"
Uchiha Hikari, who had been standing under the tree throughout the practical lesson, came to Orochimaru's side and took her hand.
"No more. I only occasionally come to teach in the Sealing Team. The homeroom teacher for the Sealing Team is Grandma Mito!"
Orochimaru said with a slight smile. If she had to teach the Sealing Team students every day, she really couldn't bear it.
She had too many things to do and couldn't spend too much time on her students.
"Older Sister Orochimaru, when I go to the Ninja Academy later, you have to teach me Ninjutsu when you have time! Grandma said you know so, so many Ninjutsu! I want to become a great Ninja like Older Sister Orochimaru too!"
Nawaki looked at Orochimaru with sparkling eyes.
"Well… it's not impossible."
As the saying goes, flattery gets you everywhere. Orochimaru still enjoyed the rainbow flattery Nawaki was blowing.
"That's great!"
Nawaki raised his hands and cheered.
"Orochimaru, come here for a moment. There's something I need to tell you."
Uzumaki Mito thought it over and decided it was necessary to tell Orochimaru about the Spiral Tower to avoid any misunderstanding.
"Why? The construction of the Spiral Tower is unnecessary! You don't need to enhance the sealing effect using that method yet."
Orochimaru's face showed a hint of anger, and she tried to keep her voice down to avoid being overheard by Nawaki on the other side.
"Orochimaru, I can feel my body weakening, and my ability to suppress the Nine-Tailed will become worse and worse. One day, I will have no choice but to leave the residence I've lived in for many years and move into the Spiral Tower."
Orochimaru's reaction was within Uzumaki Mito's expectations. She smiled gently and said, "I am no longer young. One day, I will leave this world and go to another to see Hashirama. I don't want to bring destruction to the Village Hashirama loved when I am old."
Orochimaru couldn't say what she wanted to say. She had a way to extend Grandma Mito's life, but Grandma Mito's words were already a refusal.
"I understand. I won't blame Teacher Sarutobi and the others."
Orochimaru knew very well that Grandma Mito didn't have to tell her, but telling her now was to prevent her from resenting Teacher Sarutobi and the others.
And in this matter, she truly couldn't blame them.
"You are too smart, child, but in some areas, you are too foolish."
Uzumaki Mito was not surprised that Orochimaru saw through her intentions. She was only worried about her slowness in matters of emotion, and what worried her even more was her granddaughter.
You say you know you like Orochimaru, but why don't you take the initiative?
You're not even as good as that child Mio!
Thinking of Tsunade, Uzumaki Mito's anger surged.
Did I say something wrong again?
Orochimaru felt Grandma Mito's anger and quietly took a few steps back.
It's useless for me to object to the Spiral Tower!
Why are you angry?
At the main gate of the Ninja Academy, Uchiha Hikari looked at the swing Nawaki had been playing on earlier.
"Do you want to play on the swing?"
"No… can I?"
Uchiha Hikari subconsciously wanted to deny it, but facing Orochimaru's golden eyes, which seemed to see through people's hearts, she truthfully spoke her deepest thoughts.
"Of course you can."
Orochimaru took Uchiha Hikari's hand and walked over.
Uchiha Hikari sat on the swing, and Orochimaru pushed her from behind, one push at a time.
The swing soared higher and higher, her black hair fluttering in the wind, and Uchiha Hikari let out happy laughter.
"Older Sister Orochimaru…?"
On the way home, Orochimaru felt Uchiha Hikari tugging at her clothes. When she heard Uchiha Hikari's address, she looked at her in surprise.
"Hikari, you should still call me Orochimaru."
Although Uchiha Hikari looked like she was 11-12 years old, she was an existence that had lived for over a hundred years. Being called 'Older Sister' by her made Orochimaru feel uncomfortable all over.
"Tell me, do you have something to ask of me?"
Orochimaru pinched Uchiha Hikari's cheek.
"Can you teach me Ninjutsu?"
Uchiha Hikari's expectant eyes held a hint of trepidation.
"That depends on what kind of nature transformations you possess. There should be quite a lot I can teach you."
Orochimaru only knew that Uchiha Hikari was skilled in Fire Release Ninjutsu; there were some Fire Release Ninjutsu that even she didn't know.
Uchiha Hikari's large black eyes shone brightly like stars, and she joyfully hugged Orochimaru's arm.
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