After everything was laid out in the open and Yoruha had proven his strength, the three gathered around him, smiling, "Yoruha, we didn't expect you to be this strong." "We misunderstood you before, don't take it to heart."
Yoruha waved his hand dismissively, "No need for such words, seniors. Anyone would have doubts seeing someone my age taking on the role of Hokage."
"I haven't taken it to heart." Shiranui Genma chuckled and asked, "The Hokage mentioned you can use the Flying Thunder God Technique?" Yoruha glanced at Tsunade, who was walking over, and admitted somewhat reluctantly, "Yes."
Upon Yoruha's admission, the three were a bit surprised, "Have you completely mastered it?" Yoruha nodded.
"But when you used the Flying Thunder God Technique just now, I didn't see you mark the technique's formula. Is your Flying Thunder God Technique different from the Fourth's?"
Raido Namiashi inquired. "I've indeed modified some methods of using the Flying Thunder God Technique. Within my sensory range, I can use it without marking the formula," Yoruha explained, leaving the three even more astonished.
"You can do that within your sensory range?" "That's... astonishing." "It's unimaginable; this isn't just ninjutsu anymore, it's divine art."
This kind of space-time ninjutsu was indeed extraordinary. The Flying Thunder God Technique was already hard to believe, and Yoruha had overcome its limitations. A limitless Flying Thunder God Technique—what else could it be but divine art?
Shiranui Genma pondered, "Are you also a sensory-type ninja?" Sensory ninjas were rare, and each village treated them as special forces. The fact that Yoruha was also a sensory-type ninja was indeed hard to fathom.
"I do know some sensory-type ninjutsu." Though, to be precise, it wasn't ninjutsu; Yoruha's sensory ability was entirely innate. Moreover, the energy consumption for using his ability was far less than that of sensory ninjas using sensory ninjutsu.
And the range was much broader. Currently, his maximum range was dozens of kilometers, and who knew if it might extend to hundreds or even thousands in the future.
But even without considering future limits, being able to teleport within visual range was already extraordinary.
Looking at Yoruha, the three were filled with admiration. Mainly because, despite his strength, Yoruha was quite gentle and didn't act arrogantly due to his superior abilities.
Tsunade approached and said, "Do you acknowledge him now?" The three felt a bit embarrassed but still replied, "The Hokage has a keen eye; Yoruha's strength is indeed formidable, and there's no issue with him becoming the Hokage's guard."
Tsunade patted Yoruha's shoulder and laughed, "I'm not foolish. If Yoruha didn't have real skills, I wouldn't casually appoint him as my guard."
"And don't think Yoruha's strength is just what you saw earlier." "He personally took down one of Orochimaru's ninjas." This news left the three stunned.
They looked at Yoruha in disbelief, "Hokage, is this true? The Sannin's Orochimaru?" The three wondered if they had misheard.
Taking down Orochimaru—how could that be possible?
No one in previous generations had managed to kill Orochimaru, yet Yoruha somehow accomplished it. Tsunade looked seriously at the three of them. "Do I have any reason to lie to you?"
"Why do you think I agreed to have him as my bodyguard? The Third Hokage's dying wish was for Yoruha to become a Jōnin and serve as my protector."
"The Third had been keeping an eye on him for a long time. If it weren't for his young age, the one you'd be guarding might not have been me, but him." What did that mean? The three of them weren't fools; they understood instantly.
They looked at Yoruha in shock. Yoruha was a bit speechless. "Lady Tsunade, isn't that a bit exaggerated?" Tsunade rolled her eyes at Yoruha. "You are that extraordinary."
Tsunade seemed eager to let others know just how strong Yoruha was. It was understandable; given Yoruha's age and reputation, people would naturally doubt his abilities, which would indirectly question her judgment. She couldn't allow Yoruha to be doubted.
The three were shocked that Orochimaru had been killed, and by Yoruha, no less.
Even with Jiraiya and Tsunade by his side, the fact that Yoruha could join the battle of the Sannin and contribute significantly was impressive.
It clearly demonstrated that Yoruha's strength was greater than when he had just fought them.
And Yoruha was only 12 years old. At just 12, he could join a Kage-level battle and contribute significantly. This showed just how powerful Yoruha had become.
Even if he wasn't at Kage level, he was at least at the level of an elite Jōnin. There were only a handful of elite Jōnin in Konoha.
Most of Konoha's Jōnin were actually special Jōnin; true Jōnin were rare, and clan leaders were typically at the Jōnin level.
Elite Jōnin were even rarer, representing Konoha's absolute top-tier combat power, with a chance to compete for the position of Hokage. No wonder Tsunade said that if Yoruha were a bit older, he might become Hokage.
And he was someone entrusted by the Third Hokage on his deathbed. This showed just how much the Third valued Yoruha. After their earlier battle with Yoruha, the three were completely convinced of his abilities.
Once they fully acknowledged Yoruha, the three exchanged a few words before leaving. After they left, Yoruha said, "Lady Hokage, there's something I need to tell you." Tsunade paused for a moment, seeing Yoruha's serious expression, she knew it was something important.
"What is it?" Jiraiya also leaned in, curious about what could make Yoruha so serious. Yoruha thought for a moment and said, "Orochimaru isn't dead."
Tsunade and Jiraiya were taken aback. "How is that possible? We clearly saw you kill him." Yoruha shook his head. "I did kill him then, but he will resurrect."
Yoruha's words left the two speechless, unsure of what to say. They knew resurrection was possible through certain jutsu. However, such jutsu were rare in the ninja world and often required a great price.
Many required a life for a life, so such jutsu hadn't spread widely in the ninja world. Very few could master them. Jiraiya realized the gravity of the situation and asked Yoruha, "Yoruha, how do you know this?"
Tsunade had the same question. She looked at Yoruha, hoping he would clear up her confusion. "You both know that Sasuke was marked with Orochimaru's curse seal, right?"
The two thought for a moment and nodded. Yoruha continued, "Orochimaru uses the curse seal to resurrect."
"Within the curse seal, Orochimaru has sealed a part of his soul. As long as the seal within the curse mark is undone, Orochimaru can resurrect through it."
Yoruha's words left the two stunned. "Is this true?" They realized the seriousness of the situation. Orochimaru clearly wouldn't have placed the curse seal only on Sasuke; he must have marked many others.
Doesn't that mean Orochimaru has many lives?
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