Naruto: Reborn as Orochimaru

Chapter 94: Subtle Guidance

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Seeing Orochimaru's calm demeanor, Danzo nodded in approval and called over one of his operatives.

"Gui, take Orochimaru around," Danzo ordered.

"Yes, Lord Danzo!" 

Gui, a short and thin ninja, stepped forward. He was even more slender than Orochimaru, and stood no taller than 165 centimeters. Like all Root members, Gui was silent, following orders without question.

Orochimaru walked ahead, with Gui trailing behind him, saying nothing.

Though Orochimaru was a well-kept secret within Konoha, Root ninjas weren't privy to that knowledge. As a result, Gui looked at Orochimaru with a mix of doubt and curiosity. He didn't understand why someone who appeared even younger than himself had earned such special treatment from Danzo.

"Well, what is it?" Orochimaru suddenly stopped walking, turning to face Gui.

Gui blinked in confusion. "What do you mean?"

"You're called Gui, right?" Orochimaru asked, a slight smile on his face.

"No, that's just my code name," Gui replied tersely.

"What's your real name?" Orochimaru pressed.

"I… I don't have one," Gui answered simply.

Orochimaru chuckled softly. "Ah, I see. Just as I expected. Show me your tongue, then."

Gui looked startled. "My tongue?"

Orochimaru nodded, still smiling. "Yes. Let me see it."