A few moments later.
Inside the Konoha camp on the front line in the Grass Country.
Orochimaru received Hiruzen's instructions and smiled at Yeruashi beside him, saying, "It seems Sarutobi-sensei has been convinced."
Yeruashi spread his hands, "Having such strength at less than eleven years old raises suspicions about the origin of the power, and thanks to Orochimaru-sensei's help in explaining and covering it up."
The information Orochimaru provided to Hiruzen was a kind of Kekkei Genkai that boosts speed, and did not specify that it was the power of time.
In fact, Yeruashi is not worried about revealing his ability to speed up time, he only needs to hide the reverse flow of time, as by relying on this ability he can cope with almost any unforeseen situation.
Orochimaru carefully concealed information about the power of time on his own initiative.
Yeruashi has a rough idea why Orochimaru did this, he probably doesn't care if Hiruzen finds out, but he wanted to hide the Kekkei Genkai-time from Danzo.
Orochimaru has always secretly collaborated with Danzo, Orochimaru understood perfectly how Danzo would act after learning about the time ability, so he decided to hide it.
"Without examining your body to a certain extent, it will be quite difficult to link your speed with time manipulation.... In fact, even if the time manipulation ability is revealed, enemies still won't be able to find a special way to suppress it, use the Enhanced Acceleration Kekkei Genkai as a cover to avoid certain people's attention and cause unnecessary trouble."
Orochimaru explained his actions.
Communicating with Yeruashi all this time, Orochimaru realized that he does not think like a ten-year-old boy, but like a mature and reasonable ninja, so Sannin did not worry that the student did not understand the essence of this problem.
Hearing these words, Yeruashi sighed a little helplessly, if Orochimaru was just protecting his student and wasn't interested in his Kekkei Genkai, it really could be a very touching scene.
Orochimaru's thoughts were obvious.
In fact, there is not much difference in the ability to accelerate the flow of time and the Kekkei Genkai of enhanced acceleration, in any case it is nothing but acceleration. In other words, methods to counter speed-type ninja are also effective against Yeruashi, so in this sense, the impact of exposure will be small.
Simply exposing a skill can cause unnecessary trouble, and by "Unnecessary trouble" he clearly means Danzo.
"Ah, Danzo-sama has always been very interested in me."
Yeruashi chuckled lightly and shook his head, saying, "When I started to reveal my talent, he tried to get me into his Root."
Given Yeruashi's current strength, there's no need to hide too much from Orochimaru anymore, not to mention the fact that they're definitely on the same side now.
Orochimaru nodded and said, "Danzo has always shown a greater interest in the young and talented ninja of Konoha, but he values profit above all else, and has no regard for any limits or rules. If you had shown your talent too early, it is very likely that you or your brother would have fallen into his clutches."
"I think so too."
Yeruashi agreed with Orochimaru and continued, "That old man should still be aiming at me, but since this is wartime, I shouldn't do anything rash momentarily."
Orochimaru smiled slightly and said, "No need to worry too much about that, Sarutobi-sensei won't let him act as he pleases, especially with regards to you.... But the current village system is slowly rotting, I will definitely make some reforms if I can become the Fourth Hokage."
After this event, Orochimaru understood that the student is now completely on his side, at least until the change of power in Konoha, so he had no qualms in expressing his opinion about the current Konoha.
"I'll support you, Sensei."
Yeruashi nodded softly.
He had no relationship with Minato, so when the fight for the Fourth Hokage position begins, Yeruashi will definitely side with Orochimaru.
The current Orochimaru has all the necessary qualities to become the Fourth Hokage.... even taking into account the events that happened in the original story, Yeruashi does not believe that Orochimaru has no feelings for Konoha.
The incidents involving the kidnapping of Konoha residents for experiments began after Hiruzen chose Minato as the Fourth Hokage and eventually became completely disappointed with Konoha.
And Minato's methods are too soft.
In fact, the fact that Namikaze Minato became the Fourth Hokage in the original story, did not have too much to do with his merits in the Third Ninja World War, as the merits of Orochimaru, who at that time participated in two wars, should not be much less than Minato, moreover, he has a great advantage in the form of experience and seniority.
The reason for choosing Minato is extremely simple, compared to Orochimaru, he will be much easier to control and does not threaten the position of the elders of Konoha.
If Orochimaru takes over as Hokage, he will definitely not allow Danzo to have as much freedom and resources, and Homura and Koharu would retire as soon as possible.
That's why.
That's why the elders of Konoha collectively supported Minato.
Konoha's current system is in decline, this is clearly evident by the way the growing contradictions with the Uchiha Clan were handled in the Anime.
Yeruashi did not want to leave Konoha, because there are people close to him here, but in this case, his existence will inevitably threaten the elders of Konoha.Whether it was ostracizing or becoming Hokage and conducting a purge in Konoha!
Becoming Orochimaru's disciple was an accident.
Yeruashi's original intention was to become Hokage, and then to clean up and put Konoha in order, before ceding the position to Kakashi, resigning prematurely.
"Orochimaru in the position of Hokage... this is an interesting option."
That thought crossed Yeruashi's mind and he couldn't help but smile smiled.
On the one hand, it is necessary to deal with these rotten elders, on the other hand, the management of Konoha itself takes a lot of time, besides, the relations between the clans must be balanced.
Heh-heh-heh, with such a workload, Orochimaru won't have time to seek immortality and perhaps retire as the venerable Fourth Hokage.
"Ke-ke-ke, with your support, I have much more confidence."
The corners of Orochimaru's mouth lifted slightly.
He is well aware of how difficult it will be to take the Hokage position, the higher ups in Konoha will definitely oppose his candidacy, the only advantage was that Tsunade and Jiraiya are not interested in becoming Hokage, but now Minato, Jiraiya's disciple, clearly posed as a successor.
Now everything depended on Hiruzen, even neutrality will not help, only with full support from his side, Orochimaru will have a hope to take the Hokage position.
Now, with Hatake Yeruashi's support, it was the equivalent of having a powerful momentum.
There really is a chance.
After all, today's current Yeruashi is already an existence that could have some weight and status in Konoha, both in terms of strength and merit.