Orochimaru looked at the friend next to him helplessly, he first ordered two servings of ramen noodles to his hand, and then used his hand to remove the hand that was pressing on his shoulder.

"Not yet."

"It's almost, and some people already call you the fifth Hokage-sama. How? Hokage-sama, you're not going to be so unkind after becoming the Hokage, are you? I'm going to be really sad. ”

Seeing this guy who was still funny, Orochimaru sighed in his heart. can't help but complain, it's always been such an unobtrusive appearance, and it's no wonder that the pursuit of Tsunade has been failing.

That's not what Tsunade likes.

Finally, the ramen was served in front of Orochimaru and Dou, and the portion of Dou was relatively small.

picked up the chopsticks and broke them, and the master and apprentice ate them.

I have to say that the taste of Ichiraku ramen is really good.

Ramen that is truly dedicated and made with care will be delicious and mellow even for even the most discerning person.

"Whew, you're full, you're full!" The man next to him placed another large bowl on the top of the bowl pillars stacked in a high pile.

He patted his bulging belly, looking extremely happy and satisfied.

"Jiraiya-sama, are you still satisfied with your meal?" Squinting hands asked, smiling.

The man known as Jiraiya-sama waved his hand and said, "Satisfied, satisfied, it's still the same as the taste in your memory, no, it's more fragrant than the taste in your memory, hand hit, you have improved." ”

"Hahahahaha! Whatever the adult says, it will be nice to make you feel satisfied. Hand said with a hearty smile.

Finally, Orochimaru and Odou finished eating the ramen, drank the soup in one go, and put down the bowl.

"What's the matter with coming back this time?"

Regarding Orochimaru's question, Jiraiya said while picking his teeth: "You are going to become the fifth generation Hokage, of course I will come back to celebrate." ”

"You're going to leave when you're done celebrating, aren't you?"

"What? You can't bear me? Jiraiya asked in a funny tone.

There was a glimmer of expectation in his eyes.

But it's only a little bit of anticipation, but he knows that Orochimaru is not the kind of person who likes to say things that make people feel warm.

The stinking snake is probably going to taunt him again.

Of course, it's not bad to quarrel with him.

Come on, Orochimaru, Uncle Jiraiya is ready! This time you're going to look good!

"I do hope you'll stay."

"I know...... What? ”

"Stay and help me, Jiraiya."

Orochimaru faced him, a rare solemn and earnest request.

“……”

Jiraiya stayed in place in a daze, feeling like he was in a dream.

Orochimaru, this stinky fart, actually asked him so earnestly?

Is this, finally acknowledging him?

For a while, Zilai was unexpectedly unhappy, but a little melancholy.

“…… When you become a Hokage, people will change, right? ”

"People change."

"Yes, people change. Just like you, just like me, just like Tsunade, just like the old man...... However, some things will not change. Orochimaru, I don't want to stay with you to fight for power, that's not what I want. ”

That's right, in Jiraiya's opinion, Orochimaru asked him to stay, probably in order to consolidate his power.

After all, with the support of him, Konoha Sanshinobi, Orochimaru's good partner, Orochimaru's Hokage position will undoubtedly be able to sit more steadily.

But for this kind of power trick, I'm really tired of it.

"You're still so naïve, self-reliant." Orochimaru sighed.

Jiraiya pouted.

Get up.

At this time, he felt bored, and he didn't want to take care of the big snake pill anymore, and wanted to find a place to stay by himself.

"I know you long for peace. What if I said, I want you to stay and help me, to make this world a more peaceful place? ”

Footsteps paused.

Turning around, he sat down.

"You stinky snake, tell me clearly!"

"I have a plan with my teacher."

Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya, who was a little serious at him, without blinking.

"This plan, if you help, so much the better."

After some time, Orochimaru walked out of the Ichiraku Ramen Restaurant, and in the Ichiraku Ramen Restaurant, Jiraiya lowered his head and thought absentmindedly.

"Why does it have to be me?" Previously, he asked Orochimaru this question.

"Only you will take this seriously, I trust you, I will not let it get out of hand, you crave peace more than anyone else, and you will not let anyone desecrate any possibility of peace."

"For peace? I don't believe you're so kind. ”

"It's better to create your dreams with your own hands than to indulge in illusory dreams called prophecies."

"Are you concerned about me? Orochimaru. ”

"If you have to think so."

“…… You're right, Orochimaru, I'm not going to let anyone desecrate the possibility of peace. It's rare for an old man to make up his mind like this, and if you want to do such a thing, I really can't ignore it. Let me make it clear first, let me meddle in this matter, I don't care about the so-called factional interests in the village! If something happens to me in the process for the sake of profit, Orochimaru, I won't keep my hand! ”

"Exactly."

Orochimaru's smile was eerie.

"I also don't think the rotten factions in the village are pleasing to the eye, so let's eradicate them."

"Ah, Orochimaru, aren't you a little too extreme......"

Seeing Orochimaru's mocking smile, Jiraiya reacted.

"You stinky snake! What a fight! ”

It's a rare fight for a while, and it feels like going back in time, which makes people nostalgic.

In short, recalling all this that happened just now, Jiraiya covered his face with his hands to hide the smile on his face.

The whole world seems to come alive.

A feeling of great hope for the future.

Just like when he was younger, he, Orochimaru, and Tsunade were together.

Tsunade.

He lay down on the table and wiped the tears that overflowed from his eyes because he was so moved.

Really, he's such a big age.

But he really wanted to say it out loud.

Tsunade! I miss you so much!

If you come back too, with us, the three of us, Tsunade, me, and Orochimaru, with great hope for the future, will continue to stumble together in this world......

"Orochimaru-sensei seems to be in a good mood."

On the way on, he looked at the big snake pill next to him, and the words he was thinking in his heart did not come out of his mouth.

Yes, Orochimaru is indeed in a good mood.

He was not a man of such good intentions and thirst for peace.

However, he does not exclude those who are bound to continue to walk on the road to the future.