Chapter 188: Let the News Drift for a While
Kawakaze returned to the Land of Hot Water with Orochimaru, and the two wandered through the streets. He was in a good mood, having fought the Third Raikage and obtained a secret technique. What a relief!
"Let's hang out for a couple more days?" Kawakaze suggested.
Orochimaru noticed that Kawakaze had no intention of returning to the village for now and gave him a slightly mocking look. "Sure!" he replied.
"Let the news float for a while longer," Kawakaze added. He glanced at Orochimaru and smiled in a somewhat meaningful way.
"Playing God," he said abruptly. "Show me the secret technique."
Orochimaru gave Kawakaze a quick glance, deciding not to overthink what he was plotting. By remaining a bystander, he felt he'd already done someone a favor.
"Here." Kawakaze knew that Orochimaru had always been interested in Ninjutsu, so he offered it generously. He had no immediate plans to practice the technique and figured there would be plenty of time once he returned to the village.
"I'm tired. Let's find a place to rest for a while," Orochimaru said, twisting his neck slightly. The smell of blood on him lingered strongly.
"Sure, let's go," Kawakaze agreed, wrapping an arm around Orochimaru's shoulders. The two headed to a hot spring shop, where they reserved a well-equipped room. Soon, they were soaking comfortably in the warm pool.
Orochimaru reclined on the edge of the pool, a towel draped over his face as he propped himself up on his elbows. Kawakaze sat across from him, similarly covering his face with a towel.
"I want Tsunade to become Hokage," Kawakaze suddenly blurted out.