Reborn in Naruto As Orochimaru (AU)

Chapter 29: Invite

As the crowd pointed at him, Uchiha clan members felt overwhelmed with shame and struggled to stand up.

Staring into Orochimaru's disdainful eyes, Uchiha Ken's anger surged, and he unconsciously formed hand seals, nearly unleashing a torrent of flames at Orochimaru's face!

"Are you planning to set fire and escape?" Orochimaru was surprised.

"You dare to set fire to Konoha Hospital? Do you have a death wish?" Orochimaru had already sensed a small group of Konoha Guard ninjas approaching.

Uchiha also grew anxious. He realized he had gotten himself into a precarious situation while attempting to intimidate people with his Fire Release jutsu.

"Orochimaru, what are you doing... Huh? Who are you?" Tsunade appeared to assess the situation and found four embarrassed Uchihas standing in front of Orochimaru.

"Little brats, who are you... um? Wait, you are...!" Uchiha was about to retort but suddenly realized this wasn't the little nobody of Konoha but Princess Tsunade Hime? !

"What did you say!" Tsunade's fist seemed to carry a terrifying force, and the four Uchihas trembled, recalling the fear they had of her iron fists!

"Enough, let's stop." The real boss of Medical Department, Koharu Utatane, arrived.

"Humph! Uchiha Kyo, are you just here to watch the show?" Koharu asked, turning his attention to another Uchiha clan's member.

Another ninja, also dressed as an Uchiha, appeared in front of Koharu. He bowed slightly and said, "Greetings, Koharu-sama. This is Orochimaru... a little brother from our Uchiha clan. The Third Elder has a matter he wishes to discuss with him, and he would greatly appreciate his presence."

Uchiha Kyo showed a humble attitude, but his eyes remained indifferent as he looked at Orochimaru. He was a capable subordinate of the Third Elder, and this matter was crucial for Ken, leaving no room for failure, which is why he accompanied them.

"Orochimaru, what do you say?" Koharu turned her gaze to Orochimaru, knowing he was a student from her medical department and couldn't just ignore the situation.

"Alright." Orochimaru didn't inquire further.

"Take all your people and stay away from my medical department!" Koharu asserted, her demeanor commanding, and ushered Uchiha Ken away from the scene.

Tsunade frowned, concern flickering in her eyes.

Orochimaru followed the group to an elegant teahouse, guarded by several Uchiha ninjas. The walls were adorned with black curtains embroidered with the Uchiha clan fan emblem, and two braziers were set up.

Clearly, this was the work of the Third Elder. It seemed he had not brought Orochimaru to the Uchiha clan for some trival reason, hence the makeshift teahouse.

Inside a spacious private room, the décor showcased a combination of red and black, and Orochimaru entered with Uchiha Kyo.

An old man sat at the head of the conference table, leisurely preparing a pot of tea.

The old man had an unassuming appearance, dressed in a coarse robe. His swift and precise movements while brewing the tea hinted at his expertise.

The old man didn't even spare them a glance, instead enjoying the tea all by himself. Orochimaru remained composed, sensing that this old man possessed Jōnin-level chakra and had likely been a formidable figure in his prime. His gaze remained fixed on Orochimaru.

"You must be Orochimaru, quite young and promising. Please, have a seat. I am the Third Elder," the old man reclined in his chair, a leisurely smile on his face. "I'm an old man who enjoys making tea. I used to be a ninja, and I've shed much blood in my time. I just hope that more tea will wash away some of the stench of my past."