Chapter 42 Getting Old, Leaving it to the Young
Asuma stretched.
He came out of the room where he slept last night and shouted at the third generation who was sitting in the living room smoking.
"Old man, I'm leaving now."
The third generation waved his hand.
Asuma turned his head away and took a step.
"Aren't you going to have breakfast before you leave?" Nonou asked as she came out of the kitchen.
Asuma raised his hand and scratched his face.
"No, I have some urgent business to attend to."
That's a real shame.
Asuma chuckled twice.
Although others saw him as a delinquent, he wasn't the kind of person who would be ungrateful for kindness shown to him.
After watching Nonou return to the kitchen, he hurriedly left the old man's new home.
After coming out, he saw the clear morning scenery and sighed.
He used to not get along with the old man at all, but after last night, he suddenly felt that the old man was not so bad after all.
The old man clearly has a new love interest.
Nonou is indeed a very good person.
She is gentle, understanding, and kind, as can be seen from her willingness to adopt and care for so many orphans.
If such a good woman were to become his stepmother.
Honestly, it's really hard to object.
It's a bit of a pity that he's following the old man.
"Are you leaving?" a voice asked.
Asuma turned his head and saw that young Wood Release ninja.
Asuma had a deep impression of his conversation with the old man last night.
Therefore, I also have a very good impression of this little ninja.
So Asuma smiled and said, "Yes, we're leaving now."
"Then please take this with you."
Yamato eagerly handed over a fruit basket.
Asma took the fruit basket and looked at the delicious, brightly colored fruits inside.
"This is?"
"I planted them."
Yamato continued to look at Asuma expectantly.
Asuma pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Thank you."
So Yamato smiled sheepishly.
And so, with a somewhat unsettled feeling, Asuma left his father's new home.
"..."
Although I find my father's decision to have a new love interest quite distasteful.
But I have to say, both the old father's new love and the children here seem to be very nice people.
Fortunately, no trouble was caused here yesterday; that would have been too embarrassing.
But what should he do after leaving the old man's place?
For a moment, Asuma felt somewhat confused.
"Isn't this Asuma-kun?"
A voice.
Asuma stopped in his tracks.
He turned his head and looked at the figure wearing the Hokage hat.
"Fifth Hokage?"
Why is Lord Orochimaru (the Fifth Hokage) here?
By the way, was it also a visit to his old man?
After all, the old man had just moved, so it's not surprising that his disciple would take the time to congratulate him.
"You went to see your teacher?" Orochimaru asked with a smile.
After a moment's thought, Asuma nodded.
Orochimaru then said.
"Could you talk to me for a bit?"
"Lord Fifth Generation, what would you like to discuss?"
"Let's talk about some things with the teacher."
"...I'm sorry, Lord Fifth Hokage, I'm afraid there's nothing to talk about." Asuma scratched his head and said, "My old man and I rarely keep in touch anymore, except for visiting him yesterday."
"I know, Asuma, you've always had a problem with the teacher, and you're also confused."
"..."
Asuma lowered his head.
Orochimaru's seemingly penetrating gaze made him feel somewhat uneasy.
Seemingly realizing that he was making Orochimaru uncomfortable, he smiled, narrowed his eyes, and softened his demeanor.
He continued, "Asuma-kun, I can tell you something."
"Speaking."
"You should know about the United Security Company that's been the talk of the village lately, right?"
"I know. Some of my classmates were very excited when they heard about the plan you proposed, Lord Fifth Hokage.
They said it was a manifestation of the Will of Fire."
Asuma was a young man, and his classmates were also young men.
Young people are energetic, full of hope for the future, and vibrant.
They are also more willing to view the world with goodwill.
Even if they are a little inexperienced, they are the most driven, the most willing to act for their dreams, and the most persuaded by morality.
In reality, Asuma was still a young man.
He also admired Lord Orochimaru's plan to unite with the security company.
What kind of courage would it take to push forward a plan that goes against the traditions of the ninja world!
As expected, a Hokage like Orochimaru is the true Hokage.
An old man? He's old and frail after all, compared to the Fifth Hokage, Orochimaru...
"The plan of the United Security Company was actually proposed by the teacher."
"..."
What?
Seeing Asuma's incredulous and astonished face, Orochimaru smiled and continued, "It was my teacher who convinced me to push forward this plan.
My teacher has been thinking about it for a long time, and without my teacher's support, I, a newly appointed Hokage, would not have been able to push it forward."
"...But why?"
"Because the teacher is old."
"Is he running away?"
"Of course not."
Orochimaru raised his hand and patted Asuma's shoulder, pressing it down slightly.
"When you get old, you have to leave opportunities and honors to the younger generation.
I think that's what my teacher thought. He left all of this to me so that I could create the new situation he was looking forward to."
"..."
"Moreover, I believe that what he expects is not only me, but also everyone in Konoha who yearns for and looks forward to the future."
"..."
"Asuma, you are the teacher's son. He must be looking forward to you and hoping that you will also have a part in this new situation."
"Old man, is that really what you think? Then why?"
"My father was always silent."
"..."
Asuma silently turned around.
Orochimaru also withdrew his hand.
She watched as he walked past her silently in the direction he was leaving.
He looked somewhat lost and disoriented, as if his mind was in turmoil and he seemed even more confused.
However, amidst this confusion, he felt as if he had grasped something.
Finally, he quickened his pace…
Orochimaru withdrew his gaze.
This time, I just saw a confused young man, so I lent a hand as a favor.
Let's resolve the teacher's family issues a little.
Hopefully, the teacher won't blame him for going to unnecessary trouble.
Not long after, Orochimaru arrived at the new home of his teacher, the Third Hokage.
After entering.
The Third Hokage, smoking a cigarette, looked at him and said, "You've come, Orochimaru."
"I am coming."
Orochimaru chuckled and said, "Teacher."
Orochimaru sat down on the sofa on the other side of the Third Hokage.
Nonou served Orochimaru hot tea.
Meanwhile, Orochimaru was also taking a look at the teacher's new home.
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