After the selection of the commander for the Second Shinobi World War on the Leaf Village side was decided, Orochimaru and the other two left the Hokage's office side by side.
Tsunade wanted to take this time to improve herself. After bidding farewell to Orochimaru and Hatake Sakumo, she returned to practice Yin-Yang Release chakra.
"Sakumo-senpai, the Uchiha should be busy digesting the news Fuyaku brought back. I doubt they have the mind to entertain visitors right now."
"How about we set a time and visit the Uchiha clan tomorrow?"
Orochimaru watched Tsunade leave, then turned to Hatake Sakumo and said gently.
Hatake Sakumo, clearly displeased, turned his head and snorted.
"Hmph hmph!"
"Such a trivial matter, Lord Orochimaru can decide for yourself. Why bother consulting me!"
Orochimaru knew Sakumo was blaming him for making him take the fall. He let out a wry smile.
"Senpai is joking!"
"I have always held you in high regard, and in the future, I will need you by my side to supervise me. As a senior, please don't concern yourself with such insignificant matters!"
"Besides, with Lord Danzo's intellect, it shouldn't tarnish your White Fang short blade too much."
Hatake Sakumo said irritably,
"I can't be bothered to argue with you, Orochimaru. You're getting better and better at bossing people around!"
"I see now. When dealing with you in the future, I'll have to be a hundred percent cautious."
"Lest I get tricked by you again!"
After speaking, Hatake Sakumo turned to leave.
Orochimaru awkwardly touched his nose and subconsciously asked,
"Where are you going, senpai? If you have nothing else to do, how about we go for a drink together?"
Hatake Sakumo didn't stop, waving his hand casually at Orochimaru with his back turned.
"Going back to find someone to marry. That way, I won't be killed in the Sand Village battlefield by you and die without descendants."
Orochimaru froze and muttered to himself.
"Kakashi was born in Leaf year 37..."
"Does that mean Sakumo is serious?"
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(The following plot is original. Readers should consider it as the impact of Orochimaru possessing future memories on the timeline.)
"Jiraiya-kun, is this the Hidden Leaf Village?"
"It immediately makes one yearn for it. No wonder it can cultivate such an excellent ninja like Jiraiya-kun!"
A charming girl with short brown hair, wearing a tight combat suit and a long katana slung across her back, looked at the magnificent Leaf Village ahead and let out a sincere exclamation.
Jiraiya painfully covered his face, looking as if he was afraid of being recognized by acquaintances.
Just as he feared, by chance, Orochimaru, who had just left the East Gate of the Leaf Village and was preparing to pick up his two disciples and the Nine-Tails from training ground 44, ran face-to-face with them.
Jiraiya's body stiffened, and he wailed inwardly.
"Why is that Orochimaru so idle?"
Orochimaru, who had just greeted the guards, felt a stir in his heart and looked in the direction of the emotional fluctuations from his dark perception.
"Jiraiya?"
Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya standing outside the gate in surprise, then at the girl clinging to Jiraiya's side like a dependent bird, raised an eyebrow, and walked over with a strange smile.
"Why didn't you send a message with your summoning toad when you returned?"
"Have you been up to something shameful again recently?"
Orochimaru walked up to Jiraiya and teased him with a smile.
Jiraiya forced a stiff smile and twitched his lips.
"Orochimaru, what a coincidence..."
"Where are you headed?"
Orochimaru glanced at Jiraiya amusingly and nodded politely to the girl beside him.
"Shizune and Nonou are training at the training ground. I'm going to check on their progress."
"This must be the guest you brought back?"
"Aren't you going to introduce me?"
Just as he feared.
Seeing Orochimaru get straight to the point, Jiraiya awkwardly scratched his head, looking at a loss for words.
The girl, however, gracefully curtsied to Orochimaru and extended her small hand with a smile.
"Lord Orochimaru, I've heard Jiraiya-kun mention your name."
"Allow me to introduce myself, I am Fujiko Mao, Jiraiya-kun's fiancée!"
Jiraiya immediately jumped like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, his face red as he argued,
"Orochimaru, don't listen to her nonsense. I have no relationship with her!"
Orochimaru was overjoyed. Someone was actually throwing themselves at Jiraiya. This meant Jiraiya would probably stop bothering Tsunade in the future, right?
Upon hearing Jiraiya's explanation, Fujiko Mao looked at him with a hint of resentment.
"Jiraiya-kun, after what you did to Mao, aren't you going to take responsibility?"
Big gossip!
Orochimaru licked his lips with great interest, his gaze sweeping between the two of them, and he sighed with emotion.
"Jiraiya, among the three ninja prohibitions, there is a rule against insulting women."
"If you truly did such a thing, I might have to clean house on behalf of Master Sarutobi!"
Jiraiya let out a bitter laugh and whispered a few words into Orochimaru's ear.
Orochimaru's eyes flickered, and he inwardly thought, 'As expected.' Then he raised his voice and asked Fujiko Mao,
"This guy went to a village full of women and peeked..."
Fujiko Mao blushed and mumbled a nod.
Orochimaru nodded and looked at Fujiko Mao with a serious expression.
"Such behavior that disgraces the image of a Leaf ninja. How does your village plan to handle this?"
Fujiko Mao gave Jiraiya a seductive glance, tucked her short hair behind her ear, and said with a firm voice,
"Jiraiya-kun and I had a fight, and I lost!"
"According to the rules of our Nadeshiko Village, Jiraiya-kun is my husband."
"I've come to the Leaf Village with Jiraiya-kun this time to ask the Hero of the Leaf to bear witness to our marriage!"
Orochimaru looked thoughtful and nodded gently.
"Indeed, as ninjas, abiding by the rules is very important."
"Since Jiraiya was at fault first, and it also aligns with your village's rules."
"I believe Master Sarutobi will not refuse this marriage!"
Orochimaru covered Jiraiya's mouth as he tried to protest and looked at Fujiko Mao solemnly.
"However, before that, as a member of the Leaf, I would like to understand the specific arrangements of the Nadeshiko Village."
"As the leader of the Nadeshiko Village, if you marry Jiraiya, will you marry into the Leaf, or will Jiraiya join your Nadeshiko Village?"
Fujiko Mao was silent for a moment, then said softly,
"According to the Nadeshiko Village's rules, Jiraiya-kun is to join our village."
Orochimaru nodded.
"Hmm..."
"As a Leaf Jonin, Jiraiya cannot leave the Leaf casually."
"In that case, Master Sarutobi will have to personally step in."
"As fellow village leaders, I'm sure they can discuss a solution that satisfies everyone!"
After speaking, Orochimaru tapped Jiraiya on the head and dragged him towards the Hokage's office.
"I'll take you to see Master Sarutobi first. Whether your marriage can happen depends on the final discussion!"