While Konoha was in full swing suppressing the Sarutobi Clan, Yuuki was no longer in Konoha.
This time, Yuuki secretly snuck out of the village.
After becoming Hokage, it was almost impossible to hide his whereabouts from others, so Yuuki didn't even try to hide.
His own family members definitely knew.
Secondly, people like Mitsuba, and the guards of the Hokage Building, all knew that their clan head and Hokage had secretly slipped out of Konoha.
Now that Yuuki was Hokage, though he didn't need to report his whereabouts to anyone anymore, he couldn't easily leave Konoha.
Fortunately, these clan members who had followed him for so long were already wholeheartedly with him.
With Yuuki's ability, he convinced them in just a few words.
Not only did they not stop him, but they also actively provided cover for Yuuki.
As for using a Shadow Clone?
Yuuki stated that using that thing when his main body was nearby was fine, but for his main body to leave and use it long-term?
Yuuki absolutely refused to do that.
Whether it was letting a Shadow Clone run this errand for him, or letting a Shadow Clone stay in Konoha to handle affairs, neither was possible!
Three days after Hiashi began his actions targeting the Sarutobi Clan, Yuuki left Konoha and headed towards the Land of Rice Fields.
The reason was a piece of intelligence Orochimaru had sent back.
Upon reading the intelligence, Yuuki immediately decided to set off; he wanted to confirm it personally.
Over these past few years, guided by Yuuki, Orochimaru had conducted a series of research on Chakra.
As the research deepened, Orochimaru's interest in Chakra also gradually grew.
Orochimaru had already figured out some of the questions Yuuki had posed earlier.
For example, why Chakra could form Ninjutsu.
Through the study of various Ninjutsu, Orochimaru discovered the reason why Chakra formed Ninjutsu.
Chakra was refined from Natural Energy; Orochimaru had known this years ago.
And various Nature Transformations were simply using Chakra to re-simulate various things in nature.
Essentially, the Ninjutsu effects formed by Nature Transformations, whether earth, fire, or anything else, were just simulations, not truly forming that substance or energy.
As for the existence of Kekkei, Orochimaru, after synthesizing the situations of Haku, Karin, and Kimimaro, also found the reason.
Every Kekkei Ninja possessed a type of Chakra different from ordinary Nature Transformations; this Chakra was more advanced.
The long-term presence of this special Chakra in the body would cause physical alteration, thereby producing special abilities.
Knowing this reason, Orochimaru was very excited.
This meant he could possess infinite Kekkei.
However, after trying, Orochimaru found that no matter how much of this Chakra he obtained from Haku, Karin, or Kimimaro and put into his own body, it could not cause his body to alter.
In the bodies of Kekkei Ninja, the special Chakra continuously altered the corresponding cells, and as the degree of alteration increased, more of this special Chakra was produced.
This further caused a second alteration of the body.
But once it entered his own body, these special Chakra lost their effect, as if Chakra had its own will.
While this frustrated Orochimaru, it also ignited a strong desire for exploration.
Everything was still due to his shallow understanding of Chakra.
He began to gradually shift his focus to researching the essence of Chakra.
However, in the bodies of humans or animals, Chakra always appeared to be a combination of two forces, no matter how much he experimented.
After the research fell into a predicament, Orochimaru turned his attention to another existence that possessed Chakra.
That's right, the Tailed Beast!
Orochimaru had once obtained fragments of Gyuki's body from the previous Eight-Tails Jinchuriki.
And the research conducted on the Tailed Beast allowed Orochimaru to unveil a corner of Chakra's mysterious veil.
Orochimaru did not conceal the results he obtained and gave a copy to Yuuki.
It was after learning this result that Yuuki decided to come and see Orochimaru.
Before Yuuki set off, he also notified Orochimaru, after all, Orochimaru had many bases, and if Orochimaru didn't tell him where he was, Yuuki might not actually find him.
After all, he wasn't Jiraiya, who could sense Orochimaru's location through their 'bromance'.
When Yuuki arrived next to a rock wall, he injected Chakra, and the rock wall then moved, revealing a passage.
"Fifth Hokage-sama, welcome, Lord Orochimaru is already waiting for you!"
Yuuki looked at the long-haired, straight-haired person in front of him in surprise.
If he wasn't mistaken, this was Haku!
Orochimaru's luck was too good, wasn't it?
From the looks of it, she should have replaced Kabuto's position.
Yuuki, who knew Orochimaru's character well, naturally knew that relying solely on strength, it would be impossible for Orochimaru to value Haku so much.
So, like Kabuto, does she have talent in research?
He had originally thought that by snatching Kabuto, Orochimaru would have to do everything himself, but it turned out he found a replacement right away.
Looking at the very sensible Haku, Yuuki spoke.
"You are very good, what is your name?"
"You can call me Haku!"
It really was her.
Along the way, Yuuki asked many questions, thoroughly confirming that Haku was now Orochimaru's experimental assistant.
When they were almost at their destination, Yuuki extended an invitation to Haku.
"Haku, your talent is something I've never seen in my life.
Although Orochimaru is very capable, he will hinder your growth.
Come back to Konoha with me; there are the strongest Ninja, the best research environment, and the most comfortable living conditions."
Haku didn't answer, but from her expression, she clearly refused.
As Orochimaru's assistant, and Yuuki being Orochimaru's partner, Haku naturally understood Yuuki's terrifying power; she certainly didn't dare to refuse directly.
What if she said something wrong, she herself wouldn't care.
But if it caused a bad influence on Lord Orochimaru, Haku absolutely could not accept it!
Therefore, Haku just remained silent.
"Heh heh, Yuuki-kun, no, Fifth Hokage-sama, as soon as you arrive, you want to snatch away my most capable assistant?"
As someone with a criminal record, Orochimaru naturally had a backup plan.
After the cave entrance opened, according to the estimated time, when Yuuki didn't enter, Orochimaru actively came out to look for him.
After Orochimaru appeared, Yuuki immediately put on a warm smile.
There was no awkwardness at all about being caught poaching by the owner.
"Ah, Senior Orochimaru, no need to be so polite, just call me Yuuki-kun."
"After all, Senior Orochimaru and I hit it off immediately, and years of cooperation have made our relationship incredibly close.
Calling me Hokage would make it seem too distant."
Orochimaru did not immediately respond to Yuuki.
"Haku, you may withdraw first."
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."
Haku obediently left, closing the stone door behind her as she went out.
At this moment, Orochimaru looked at Yuuki and spoke.
"Heh heh, Yuuki-kun is still the same as ever.
You've become Hokage, yet you're still no different from before."
Orochimaru couldn't help but think of his own teacher, who at first was like a hero, saving Konoha again and again from the quagmire of war, but as time passed, he was completely changed into another person by the Hokage position.
Yuuki-kun, how long can you last without being changed by that position!
Yuuki naturally didn't know Orochimaru's inner thoughts, he just said with a smile.
"Senior, Hokage is just a title.
Given my relationship with you, Senior, talking about titles seems too formal!"
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