In broad daylight, Orochimaru not only visited publicly, but also let people report and inquire in a regular manner, which is really not in line with his character.

In the past, even if he was looking for Uchiha Tokukora to sponsor him, Orochimaru would sneak in and come at night, for fear that others, especially his teacher, would know that the two were secretly colluding.

Poisonous snakes foraging in the shadows openly roam out of their burrows, either because the burrows where they are hiding have been destroyed, or they have been sheltered more effectively than in the burrows......

Thinking of this, Uchiha Tokumitsu hurriedly picked up a pen and paper, quickly wrote down a few addresses, and summoned an attendant ninja to whisper instructions to him.

Hachiki Shuomao was a little confused, but he didn't ask much.

"Tokumitsu-kun ......"

As soon as the attendant ninja pushed the door and was about to leave, Orochimaru also walked in at the same time: "Shuomao-kun is also here." ”

"Long time no see, Mr. Orochimaru."

Uchiha Tokumitsu bowed slightly, pointing to the sofa beside him, but did not get up to greet him.

He felt that Orochimaru's visit in broad daylight would not be a good thing.

Hagi Sakumo was also a bit strange, as he had rarely seen Orochimaru going out during the day, especially in a sensitive department like the Police Department.

"I haven't seen you for a long time, and it seems that Deguangjun is also about to have a good thing."

Orochimaru was also very keenly aware of the ring on the middle finger of Uchiha Tokumitsu's left hand.

"If Mr. Orochimaru is free, I will send an invitation to your lab at that time."

Uchiha Tokumitsu said thoughtfully.

Orochimaru's face twitched, and it was a little difficult to stretch.

After the strange confrontation of yin and yang, Orochimaru also sat down, and without much nonsense, he took out a scroll and handed it to Uchiha Tokumitsu.

Uchiha Tokumitsu casually opened it and began to read.

Although in terms of the description of the research results, Orochimaru is a little different from the research report written by the Uzumaki researcher who was required by the Uchiha Tokumitsu specification, and it is relatively characteristic of the ninja world, but the Uchiha Tokumitsu still understands it.

"Not easy......

Uchiha Tokumitsu was amazed, and expressed his admiration for Orochimaru's research level: "It's really worth it to be able to produce such high-quality results for that little money~"

Compared to the Uzumaki researcher under the command of Uchiha Tokumitsu, it is indeed a superior judgment.

Especially in terms of cost control, the Vortex Research Institute is simply a mess.

Orochimaru smiled proudly, his face very happy.

He also knew that Uchiha Tokumitsu had transferred members of the Uzumaki clan to set up a secret laboratory, and the experimental equipment he needed to purchase had been directly cut off by the wealthy Uchiha many times, causing his experimental process to be delayed a lot.

But the pride from the bottom of his heart made him look down on other researchers in the ninja world, even if it was a research institute smashed by the Uchiha wealthy family with money, he was only regarded as a plaything for the failed money of the gentlemen.

"I want to ...... This time, Mr. Orochimaru should have other intentions, right? ”

After having a general understanding of the research report, Uchiha Tokumitsu put away the scroll and said to Orochimaru, "It shouldn't be as simple as just continuing to solicit sponsorship, right?" ”

Orochimaru's eyes narrowed suddenly, and his vertical pupils revealed a fierce light.

Qimu Shuomao's face also changed slightly.

The atmosphere in the office froze suddenly.

Hagi Sakumo's gaze wandered back and forth between Uchiha Tokumitsu and Orochimaru, his left hand hanging naturally towards the inside of the sofa, his fingers gently tapping the hilt of the knife at his waist.

"Don't be nervous, we can't afford to openly act against a person who has achieved great military success in a place like this, can we?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu smiled and said, "What is the specific intention of Mr. Orochimaru, you might as well talk about it~"

“…… The cooperation of the laboratory was terminated. ”

Orochimaru said slowly: "...... As for the teenagers who served as experimental assistants, I have already sent them back to the Uchiha clan land. ”

"Termination of cooperation? What a shame......"

Uchiha Tokumitsu pretended to sigh: "With the scientific research level of Mr. Orochimaru and the financial resources of the Uchiha clan, it is a big loss for Konoha to stop cooperating so hastily~"

With that, Uchiha Tokumitsu threw the scroll to Sakumo Hagi.

Qimu Shuomao hesitated slightly, then opened it on the spot and flipped through it.

Orochimaru's nose twitched slightly, and he had a new understanding of the intimacy of the alliance between the two.

“…… Already knows. ”

Orochimaru didn't mean to hide it, and said bluntly: "Sarutobi-sensei plans to invest directly in my laboratory, so it's inappropriate to cooperate with the Uchiha clan again." ”

"Is that so?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu was also a little surprised.

I didn't expect Orochimaru to have such a sincere side, so that the Uchiha Tokumitsu, who was full of strange words, couldn't answer.

"That's a shame...... Originally, I thought of sponsoring Mr. Orochimaru to explore the mystery of immortality together~"

Uchiha Tokumitsu sighed a little, "But since Hokage-sama has a life, the Uchiha clan can't directly contend with it, right~"

Sakushige Hachiki, who was reading the contents of the scroll, couldn't help but be happy.

Orochimaru's face twitched slightly.

There is no way to directly contend with the so-called...... Does that mean you're ready to stumble on the stumbling block?

"Since it's the laboratory that Hokage-sama set up directly, there is no reason for the Ministry of Police to stop it, so please rest assured that Orochimaru Shinobu is ......"

Uchiha Tokumitsu glanced at the happy man Hagi Shuo Shigeru, and said leisurely: "But after all, the police department is the last barrier of Konoha and shoulders the responsibility of protecting the villagers of Konoha, so please also be sure to stay away from residential areas and traffic lines for the new laboratory, strictly do a good job in laboratory safety protection, and do not leak dangerous materials, so as not to have a negative impact on the physical and mental health of Konoha villagers......"

With a series of official clichés from Uchiha Tokumitsu, Orochimaru's brows furrowed more and more.

But in the literal sense, although Uchiha Tokumitsu's words have a warning color, there is no obvious intention of retaliation.

But why does it sound so weird......

Orochimaru didn't answer, and Uchiha Tokumitsu continued to gush.

Sakumo Hagi, who was flipping through the scrolls on the side, automatically filtered out Uchiha Tokumitsu's nonsense, and in his eyes, it was just an inexplicable quirk of Uchiha Tokumitsu, and he didn't need to pay much attention to it.

It's just that the content recorded on the scroll really amazed him, an elite Shangninja.

Although Hachiki Shuo Shigeru can be regarded as the ultimate transformation realm in terms of chakra's application, he can't use such clear and concise words to describe the application skills of chakra in different environments and different ninjutsu.

In short, Orochimaru almost single-handedly built a standard dictionary of chakra applications.

Although it may not be suitable for everyone, it can definitely save the vast majority of people from many detours.

This is especially true for ninjas at the mid-ninja level.

“…… Shuo Maojun, what do you think? ”

Uchiha Tokumitsu, who had finally finished talking nonsense, took a sip of water and turned his head to look at Hachiki Sakushige.

"I think it's very good and it should be supported."

Qimu Shuomao did not raise his head.

"Hmm~"

Uchiha Tokumitsu nodded, turned his head and looked at Orochimaru with a stiff face again: "Okay, the Ministry of Police will also ask Orochimaru to pay attention to the principle of confidentiality when setting up the laboratory at that time, and don't let the Ministry of Police find out that something is wrong~"

In Orochimaru's mind, in addition to the stinky and long nonsense just now, there were only two words-

Phoenix!

These two words seem to have a different kind of charm, which makes Orochimaru, who was originally focused on exploring the mysteries of ninjutsu, shake a little.

"If we can achieve immortality, wouldn't we be better able to pursue and explore the mysteries of all ninjutsu in the world?"

Orochimaru's vertical pupils flashed with an inexplicable light.

"So be it!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu's words interrupted Orochimaru's contemplation, "I'm very satisfied with Orochimaru's 'homework', although it's a pity that Orochimaru Shinobu chose to terminate the cooperation, but since it's been decided, although I also feel very pity, I can only regret accepting ......"

Uchiha Tokumitsu made a gesture of please towards the gate.

Orochimaru was no longer entangled, nodded slightly, and got up to leave.

After Orochimaru left, Uchiha Tokumitsu looked at the office door with some distraction, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Immortal ......"

While reading the contents of the scroll, Sakumo Hachiki said to Uchiha Tokumitsu, "Do you think Orochimaru will take the bait?" ”

"What are you talking about~ I'm not fishing."

Uchiha Tokumitsu smiled and denied it: "It's just that by the way, I mentioned the research direction of the Uzumaki Research Institute to Orochimaru." ”

"Maybe......"

Sakumo Qiki simply echoed: "Then again, this research report is really good......

"It's a pity, our Hokage-sama has already found out, regardless of whether Orochimaru is out of his own will or not, but the cooperation with him can only be terminated here......"

Uchiha Tokumitsu said quietly.

"The last connection of interests with the Hokage family has been severed......"

"And what are you going to do?"

Hachiki Sakumo didn't believe that Uchiha Tokumitsu would really be so easy to talk about, "But let's say it first, don't make too much trouble and cause the situation to slide to the brink of civil war, it's better for me to end badly." ”

"I plan to expand the business volume of the Minamigagawa Stock Exchange......"

Uchiha Tokumitsu touched his chin, "And then the shogunate is also going to issue some gold yuan bills......"

"Huh?!"

Qimu Shuomao was a little stunned.

This has nothing to do with dealing with the Hokage's laboratory, right?

Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't explain, but continued to talk nonsense with Hachiki Sakumo.

……

After leaving the police department, Orochimaru walked slowly on Konoha Avenue.

Although the sun was shining brightly and the commercial street was bustling with people, Orochimaru always felt a little out of place with the familiar scene in front of him for some reason.

"Everyone is avoiding me......"

As soon as his eyes rolled, Orochimaru also reacted.

Orochimaru, who walked in the middle of the road, was like a watershed, dividing the crowd like a tidal wave, and no one dared to come within five meters of him.

Even the ninjas of the police department just stood on the roof with a sword in their arms and watched quietly, without any intention of coming over to restore order.

"It's ironic......"

Orochimaru suddenly had an indescribable feeling, and his heart was mixed.

In all fairness, can a person like himself really be supported by the people of the village and become the next Hokage?

"Teacher Ape Fei......"

Immediately, Orochimaru used the teleportation technique to leave.

Immediately, the crowd on the street returned to normal.

……

"Knock knock!"

There was another knock at the door of the Hokage's office in the Hokage Building.

"Come in!"

The three-generation ape who was full of energy shouted.

"Teacher, I'm back."

Orochimaru, who had a blank face, pushed the door in.

"Thank you for your hard work......"

The kind-eyed three generations of apes took out their pipes and took a beautiful puff.

"How? Is it still going well? ”

Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't say much.

Orochimaru replied with a look.

"Okay, I'll transfer the funds to you as soon as possible......"

The third generation of apes nodded with satisfaction, and then asked, "What is his laboratory studying?" Got a idea? ”

“…… Phoenix. ”

Orochimaru hesitated for a moment and replied softly.

Routinely ask for a ticket~

(End of chapter)