Sakuya observed that the person in front of me is identical to the original Tetsuya.
If he hadn't felt a different Chakra in the person in front of him, he might have assumed that this was Tetsuya. After all, after Tetsuya first cultivated Chakra, he taught him the art of cloning.
"Are you the son of that guy Tetsuya?"
Tetsuya nodded, there was no shame acting as his own son.
"Tsk, it's a shame that I regard him as my brother. He didn't even call me when he got married. I didn't expect you to be so old."
Looking at Sakuya, I felt envious and a little betrayed.
We agreed to be single together back then, but I didn't expect that boy's children are so old. He is really untrustworthy.
"Your name is Ryo, right?"
"Yes, my name is Ryo, Chiba Ryo. White hair, Jōnin vest, oh, I know, you are Hatake Sakuya-senpai right? My father said that you are an amazing ninja. Come to think of it, you look far different than what I imagined..."
"You're saying i look a lot older, don't you?" Sakuya laughed.
"Hahahaha, this is normal. After all, I am a few years older than your father. How is that old man ? I haven't seen him in ages."
"He's doing well, but he's getting on his years and prefer staying in one place, so I'm the only one visiting Konoha this time."
"He's a passionate guy." Sakuye said with emotion.
"During his youth, he and I traveled all over the Land of Fire in order to open a branch. I didn't expect that he is too lazy to even go back to Konoha."
"As a businessman, my father has been socializing all these years, eating and drinking. His body is no longer as healthy as his youth. Uncomparable to you, senior Sakuye, you still look as strong as an ox."
"Hahaha, you kid, you can flatter better than Tetsuya, haha." Sakuye laughed happily.
"But, I'm not as skilled as I used to be. I plan to retire after two more years of work. It sure would be nice to stay home, drink tea and grow flowers. Maybe I'll have time to go to the capital to have a drink with that boy Tetsuya. "
"It's not a bad idea. I believe my father will look forward to Sakuya-senpai's visit."
"Really? Then you go back and tell him to wait for me."
"Sakuya-senpai!"
While the two were chatting, several young ninjas ran towards Sakuya. It seemed that these people should be around Chūnin level.
"Okay, I won't have time to chat with you anymore. You've probably realised, It's time for me to embark on a mission."
Tetsuya glanced at the arrangement of one Jōnin and several Chūnin and couldn't help but feel curious.
"With so many people, is Senior Sakuya leading a team on a B-level mission?"
Sakuya smiled quite proudly.
"That's wrong lad, this is an A-level mission. In recent years, the borders of the Fire Country have become increasingly tense.
Well, according to the ninja rules, I can't tell you more. Goodbye. "
After that, Hatake Sakuya waved to Tetsuya and left with his team towards the entrance of the village.
Tetsuya looked at the people leaving and couldn't help but think.
"Is the Fire Nation's border becoming unstable?"
He carefully estimated the time.
"Oh, the twenty-year period of peace is almost over! So that means that the second ninja world war is about to begin. Have the warring factions in each village begun to rise?"
While contemplating, Tetsuya started to walk back.
It seems that he arrived too early. Kushina was kidnapped right after the second Ninja War began.
"The Second Ninja War is about to begin. Is there anything I can plan for it?"
After living in Konoha for a few days, Tetsuya didn't show much of his face. Except for the Ichisama family and Sakuya who was out on a mission, not many people knew of his existence.
For Tetsuya, there is nothing he wants to see in Konoha.
Hatake Sakumo, the White Fang of Konoha, to Tetsuya, is just Sakuya's younger brother, and his relationship with him is just mediocre.
Sannin, they are just his former customers, and their interactions were shallow.
In regards to the Sannin, only Orochimaru counts as having a relationship exceeding that of a simple customer.
If Orochimaru were to see him now, he might want to drag him and research his immortality.
Since the very beginning, Orochimaru has been pursuing the true meaning of life. How will he feel when he sees himself as a life that will not age or die?
"It's almost time to go back. Kakuzu should have been waiting for several days."
After packing his things, Tetsuya was ready to leave Konoha.
"Sir, the carriage is ready."
The driver greeted him outside the door, a carriage stopped on the street outside the house.
Traveling by carriage in Konoha is quite prestigious. Carriages are mostly used by nobles or the rich as the cost of even hiring one is unaffordable to most .
Generally, only those from the ninja clan would ride a carriage.
The carriage drove on the street, attracting many people to watch.
"Teacher, look, the carriage is a two-horse carriage. Is this a member of the ninja clan in the village?"
A ten-year-old young ninja pulled his slightly pale-skinned teacher and pointed at the carriage that was slowly driving out of the village.
Orochimaru touched Nawaki's head and said.
"It doesn't look like it. There is no ninja clan badge hanging on the carriage. It should be the carriage of a wealthy businessman."
Speaking of wealthy businessmen, Orochimaru also thought of a boss he knew.
I still remember that during my youth, when I was still learning Ninjutsu, i would look forward to a bowl of Chiba boss's ramen after gruelling training every day, .
Moreover, the Chiba boss was different from other businessmen in the sense that he liked to innovate. During that period, experiencing new flavors of ramen developed by the Chiba boss was one of his greatest joys.
As if he had tacit understanding, Tetsuya opened the curtains behind the carriage and looked out the window.
Orochimaru also saw the familiar face revealed in the carriage window.
Suddenly Orochimaru's pupils trembled.
How is this possible? After so many years, how can the Chiba boss still look like a young man? Could it be that this is not Chiba boss himself, but his descendant?
Tetsuya on the carriage also saw Orochimaru and Nawaki on the road at this time.
"Is that Orochimaru? He's matured, but he doesn't look as dark as in the anime.
Who is the young man next to him? Judging from their intimate appearance, could it be Orochimaru's disciple, Tsunade's younger brother Nawaki?
It looks like it should be. "
Orochimaru looked at Tetsuya, who smiled back, nodded and closed the curtains.
"It's him, it must be Boss Chiba, he recognized me.
But why hasn't he aged after so many years?"
"Teacher? What's wrong with you?"
The call of Nawaki brought Orochimaru back to his senses.
"Haha, it's nothing. The teacher just saw an acquaintance."
Orochimaru turned around and smiled, but his eyes were still on the carriage that was leaving further away.