Orochimaru's betrayal was very sudden.
It seemed to happen overnight.
The disappearances of children and the inhumane experiments were all exposed.
The once respected Sannin Orochimaru suddenly transformed into a rogue ninja hated by everyone.
The third generation leader personally led a team to arrest him, but he still managed to escape.
For a time, the entire Konoha was in an uproar.
Orochimaru's betrayal happened somewhat too early.
In the original work.
After the Nine-Tails' rampage, the Third Hokage regained his throne, and Orochimaru's actions only became more and more aggressive after witnessing Itachi training with the Sharingan.
Finally, the experiment was completely exposed.
Although the process is basically the same now.
But Qingchuan's appearance undoubtedly accelerated this process considerably.
After all, putting aside the power of the Shinigami, Aokawa already had two tomoe when Itachi opened his Sharingan.
And now.
He has three now.
The system interface hangs silently in the retina.
[Host: Uchiha Haruko. Current World: Naruto World.]
[Current Mission: Survive the Night of the Massacre. (In Progress)]
[Side Quest: Become a Chunin.]
[Unique buff: Cultivation progress increased by 70% when wearing women's clothing]
[Unique buff: Recovery speed +150% when smiling]
[Unique buff: Healing effectiveness increased by 50%]
The system interface that had been hanging under the azure sky disappeared.
Qingchuan raised an eyebrow, feeling a mix of emotions.
Orochimaru is gone.
Shortly after he activated the Three Tomoe.
Although it's unclear whether there's any connection between the two, Orochimaru's departure was indeed somewhat sudden.
It seemed as if he had confirmed that his vessel had some means of survival... and left gracefully, without any worries.
This is the only explanation.
To be honest, Qingchuan doesn't really think he has the ability to protect himself.
Even though he had obtained the three tomoe and the spiritual power supporting his Shikai had lasted for about ten minutes.
But that's far from enough...
At the very least, he still can't beat Orochimaru.
Orochimaru, who escaped from Konoha severely injured...
The good news is that the buffs and upgrades from completing side quests are even more overpowered.
70% training speedup... plus a 1.5x recovery buff and a 50% increase in healing.
Qingchuan felt that given enough time, he would eventually stop fearing anyone!
The kind of skirt you wouldn't be afraid to take off!
"Haruko, it's time to eat."
Just then, a familiar voice rang out; it was his senior, Hongdou.
However, after Orochimaru's betrayal, this usually carefree young woman seemed to mature overnight.
Qingchuan couldn't help but sigh.
In the original work, Hongdou has a very forthright personality.
However, looking at it now... it goes without saying how much pain was hidden beneath that boldness.
After all, once Orochimaru leaves, the two of them will have to rely on each other for survival...
"Okay, senior."
He responded softly and jumped off the roof.
For lunch, it was still his favorite Ichiraku Ramen. Neither of them are very good at cooking, so they had to eat what was provided...
After the meal.
Hongdou skillfully cleared away the dishes, but her expression was somewhat unusual.
Finally, seemingly having mustered her courage, before Qingchuan left, Hongdou suddenly asked:
"Haruko... that man probably won't be coming back."
"As for the two of us in the future... we might have to separate."
"Right?"
Hongdou spoke cautiously, never daring to meet Qingchuan's gaze.
It sounded like a question, but it was phrased as a statement of fact.
Qingchuan raised his eyebrows slightly.
She cursed Orochimaru inwardly, wondering how to respond, when Anko's voice rang out again.
"Haruko is, after all, a genius of the Uchiha clan, and she trains so hard."
"In the future, I will definitely become a famous female ninja in the village, just like Lady Tsunade."
Her voice trembled as she spoke, taking a deep breath before finally looking at Qingchuan.
"When you become more capable, don't forget to take care of your senior!"
Those slightly red eyes, coupled with that reluctant look in her eyes.
Qingchuan fell silent.
indeed.
Just as Anko said... Orochimaru is gone, but he can still go back to the Uchiha clan.
With Itachi and the Uchiha clan around, his life won't be affected too much.
The fact that he was a rogue ninja's student is, frankly, not much different from the negative image of the Uchiha clan in Konoha...
So here's the question.
Since nothing has changed on either side... what difference does it make whether he returns to the Uchiha clan or not?
Having more companions when facing indifference?
There's absolutely no need for that.
Orochimaru's betrayal was also the opportunity for him to gradually break away from the Uchiha clan, and even from Konoha.
after all.
He'll eventually take off his skirt and regain his freedom as a man...
His gaze gradually hardened.
Qingchuan's gaze met Hongdou's, and he smiled knowingly, but this time it was genuinely sincere.
"Don't worry, Anko-senpai, I don't plan to go back to the Uchiha clan until I kill that guy."
"You don't need to worry about the future."
"From today onwards, I... will protect you."
Hongdou was taken aback.
Her eyes went from reluctance to surprise, and then slowly to joy.
The next moment, she instantly rushed behind Qingchuan and hung on his back.
At the same moment, Qingchuan's entire body stiffened instantly, and even his conditioned reflex of Hado Kido Shikai almost kicked in...
He started kissing Qingchuan's little face like crazy!
"Your senior really did love you well!
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