Chapter 185 The Flamboyant and Alluring Poisonous Poppy
Hiruzen Sarutobi felt that these words sounded familiar; wasn't this what Haruko had said to him before?
For her, it meant making money to support Hiruzen in his old age; for the Uchiha, it meant having the Uchiha make money to support her in her old age.
As expected, Haruko still prefers herself more!
Hiruzen Sarutobi leisurely stroked his beard. In this battle for Haruko, Fugaku Uchiha suffered a crushing defeat!
Trying to take it from him? Humph!
Haruko lowered her eyes, "Because of my poor health, even if I become a ninja, I might not go far... If my condition worsens..."
She didn't finish her sentence, leaving it for him to imagine. Haruko pretended to sob and wiped her eyes with her sleeve.
"No, Haruko." Hiruzen Sarutobi gently patted her head. "I'm the Hokage, I'll do everything I can to help you recover."
Haruko glanced at him furtively, hiding her pouting lips with her sleeve, and continued pitifully, "Fugaku works very hard too, even as the captain, his salary isn't high..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi raised an eyebrow, as if he had noticed something, and tentatively replied, "Then how about raising the salaries of the Konoha Police Department?"
Haruko was overjoyed and hugged him tightly, exclaiming, "Hitler Hiruzen is amazing!"
Although he was grateful for Haruko's admiring gaze, Hiruzen Sarutobi could only manage a wry smile.
This little money-grubber, all he talked about was getting a raise for the Uchiha clan, and he actually acted genuinely sad.
But no matter what, he is still better than Fugaku Uchiha!
Haruko smiled to herself with satisfaction. Fugaku should be secretly happy to have such a smart and sensible younger sister like her!
Fugaku Uchiha, who was later informed of a pay raise: ...The Hokage's arrangement? What kind of trick is this to steal Haruko again!
After Haruko left, Hiruzen Sarutobi lit his pipe and pondered about Haruko's resurrection.
The biggest difference should be her physical condition. Was she born weak? It's very likely that this is a side effect that has recurred. In any case, we should find some time to have Tsunade take a look at her.
Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't the only one troubled by Haruko's situation.
Hiruko nervously bit her fingers, constantly manipulating the keyboard buttons with her other hand, opening and closing screens one after another, but she couldn't find any event that matched Haruko's resurrection.
Is it due to insufficient information, or is Haruko really the only case?
How exactly did Haruko come back to life?
Will she disappear again?
The questions in Birukho's mind grew, and the flashing blue light from the screen made his face appear cold and gloomy.
Finally, he slammed his hands on the control panel, and Hiruko's entire back hunched over.
No... I can't find it...
Hiruko's eyes flashed with struggle, and he sighed deeply. It seemed that he had no choice but to go find that guy.
"So you told Orochimaru everything?!"
Jiraiya's eyes widened in disbelief as he grabbed Hiruko's collar again.
Without Haruko present, Hiruko unceremoniously transformed his hands into mechanical cannons and pressed them against Hiruko's stomach, his face darkening. "Let go, or I'll let your intestines come out and see the sky."
Jiraiya loosened his grip on him and scratched his head irritably.
Seeing his distress, Hiruko's already annoyed mood improved slightly. "I know you and Orochimaru have a love-hate relationship..."
"What nonsense about loving and killing each other!" Jiraiya almost vomited when he heard this.
Ignoring his anger, Hiruko continued, "I don't like him either, but I have to admit that I had no choice but to go to him when I had no other options."
"Do you think I don't know this? I'm worried about Haruko!" Jiraiya yelled at him.
Hiruko was slightly taken aback. "What do you mean by worrying about Haruko?"
...
Haruko looked at the shadow blocking her way once again, almost used to it. She looked up to see who it was today, only to see an unfamiliar face.
Orochimaru's cold gaze swept over her, causing Haruko to instinctively shrink back.
After a moment, Orochimaru raised an interested lip and, with lightning speed, tore off her veil.
The thin, torn veil fluttered in the wind and landed on the ground. When Orochimaru saw the familiar, soft, and tender face revealed beneath, he chuckled deeply.
"!!!"
Haruko realized what was happening and immediately raised her sleeve to cover the lower half of her face. When she was locked onto by the golden snake eyes, goosebumps rose all over her body.
This person... is terrifying...
She was ready to run away at any moment, but Haruko saw him squat down, his expression soften, and he suddenly seemed like a different person, saying in a barely audible voice, "So you really are alive."
Haruko swallowed hard and tentatively replied, "Thank you for your concern?"
Hearing her amusing, almost otherworldly reply, Orochimaru chuckled a few more times, then swept his bangs back to reveal his pale face.
Do I look familiar?
Haruko was so intimidated by his gaze that she didn't dare to move. She hesitated for a moment, observing his reaction before answering, "Um...familiar?"
Orochimaru casually released his grip, letting his hair fall freely, which added a touch of languor to his handsome face.
Haruko was not tempted by him. She knew perfectly well that what was squatting in front of her was a flamboyant and alluring poisonous poppy.
"I never imagined that you would forget me now. Fate really does play tricks on people..."
Orochimaru reached out to her and, as she nervously closed her eyes, stroked a long, soft strand of black hair near her ear.
Then, as she opened her trembling eyelashes, he kissed her dark hair tenderly.
"Got you."
...
When Hiruko and Jiraiya arrived at the road Haruko would take home, they couldn't find her anywhere.
Jiraiya slammed his fist on the tree trunk in frustration. "Damn it!"
Hiruko was also somewhat uneasy; he bit his fingernails tightly and his eyes kept darting around.
He originally thought that after telling Orochimaru, Orochimaru would not do anything to harm Haruko, but he forgot that the two of them were ultimately on the same side.
For countless days and nights, he had been suppressing his desire to spy on and possess Haruko. Moreover, the treacherous and evil Orochimaru was not to be underestimated. Who knew what he might do if he took Haruko away?
"Let's look again. If we still can't find it..." Jiraiya's eyes hardened. "I'll report it to the teacher."
Meanwhile, the person they were anxiously searching for was sitting in a blank, desolate laboratory.
Have I been kidnapped?
Haruko watched Orochimaru heating milk for himself in a beaker on the other side of the lab table and silently changed his label from "terrifying villain" to "terrifying nanny".
Noticing her gaze, Orochimaru raised his alluring face and smiled at her, "It'll be ready soon. Feeling bored?"
"Thank goodness..." Haruko's cute face was now furrowed in worry. "So... Orochimaru really was my ex-boyfriend?"
Without the slightest remorse for deceiving a child, Orochimaru nodded and even teased, "Are you satisfied with me as your boyfriend?"
After taking another look at his captivating face, Haruko couldn't deny her conscience and whispered, "Satisfied."
Orochimaru was pleased with her answer, smiled happily, and handed her the warmed milk.
Staring intently at the young Haruko who was tilting her head back to drink milk, Orochimaru's eyes overflowed with endless longing and deep affection.
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