- Ha-ha, let him try to use them, - I smiled gloatingly, - these are my personal developments and the used hand seals are hardly a third of what is needed to apply the techniques, moreover, they are shortened versions of the full chains of hand seals.
- How thoughtful, koo-koo-koo," Orochimaru smiled slightly, "I heard you had exchanged personal techniques with Jiraiya a few years earlier?
- I did," he nodded, not wanting to hide it, especially since Minato's Rasengan had already been seen in the exam.
It wasn't hard to guess where he'd gotten it from.
- I'm very interested in exchanging at least one of the demonstrated ninjutsu," the sannin said, glancing mockingly at the white-haired shinobi, 'and I can offer much more than the ability to grow hair while turning into a porcupine,' ignoring his neighbor's indignant panting.
Aa? An unexpected offer, and I can even remember a few techniques that have been rumored since the last war, that I wouldn't mind getting my hands on, but to personally contribute to the strengthening of the future enemy? Well, or not an enemy, but certainly not a friend? As the saying goes, it's a bit of a toss-up.
- Orochimaru-san, Jiraya-san," the head of Nara greeted Hiruzen's students with a slight bow.
- Nara-san," the shinobi returned the bow.
- Great fight," Shenesu clapped me on the shoulder, "congratulations, the jonin vest is yours by right! - He gave me a sly wink. - The only thing left to do is to celebrate, and I've already reserved a large room in Akamichi's central restaurant.
I rolled my eyes - who'd have thought it? Unlike the others here, my uncle is well aware that the bar shown is only a fraction of what I can do.
- I'll think about your proposal, Orochimaru-san," I turned to the snake sannin who had been waiting patiently for an answer.
- That's all I ask, Ryo-kun," he smiled, squinting his eyes, "Now if you'll excuse us, but business is slow, as sensei put it.
Grabbing his tall partner by the scruff of the neck, the jonin applied a shunshin and disappeared into a pile of foliage.
- What did Orochimaru want with you? - Uncle was wary, frowning his eyebrows.
The shinobi Nara was regarded with apprehension, as he was a direct competitor on the political Olympus and a shinobi of questionable moral qualities, which automatically made him suspicious in the eyes of smart people.
- He liked my techniques and suggested a trade," I shrugged.
Orochimaru's love of learning techniques was well known in the village.
- Sakumo-san, would you like to join us? - I turned to Hatake, who had been standing silently by, preferring not to interfere with my interactions with the Hokage's students.
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