A New Snake In The Shinobi World

Chapter 215:

Seeing Orochimaru's rapid recovery from his injuries, Nono couldn't hide her surprise.But then she thought about it, Orochimaru had created recovery potions and pioneered cloning technology. Compared to those feats, the ability to repair his own bones didn't seem all that impossible. With this realization, Nono quickly composed herself.

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It was seven o'clock in the evening at the orphanage.

This newly established orphanage was still empty, with no one living there besides Nono. Most of the rooms remained vacant, save for one guest room illuminated by the dim glow of a candle.

Inside, Tsunade sat beside the bed, her gaze fixed on Orochimaru, who was lying there with a calm demeanor.

Conflicting emotions stirred within her. When she thought about how reckless and dismissive Orochimaru had been earlier, she wanted to punch him all over again. But when she remembered how he hadn't even tried to avoid her attacks, allowing himself to take the full brunt of her strength, a pang of fear crept into her heart.

Two entirely opposite feelings warred inside her, leaving her deeply unsettled.

"How did you find me, Tsunade?" Orochimaru suddenly asked, his calm voice breaking the silence.

Tsunade snapped out of her thoughts.

"I… I went to the Sound Village. Jiraiya told me where you might be," she admitted. Her voice was quieter than usual, and she avoided Orochimaru's gaze, guilt from her earlier outburst weighing on her.

"Jiraiya?" Orochimaru raised an eyebrow. "He only knew the general direction I left in, not my exact location." He paused, then continued, "How long did it take you to find me?"

"A month and a half," Tsunade replied after a brief hesitation.

"A month and a half?" Orochimaru fell silent for a moment, then let out a small, exasperated sigh. "So, you spent all that time

"There's no cemetery marked on this…"