Chuunin Exams Part 2
The next day
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"I wonder which Jōnin Jiji will assign us," Kushina wondered as they sat on a bench near the gates. "Who do you think it will be?"
"Either Biwako-san or Sakumo-san."
"Why them?"
"Because none of the other Jōnin will take the mission and he won't try and force anyone he doesn't know. It might be Orochimaru-san or Tsunade-sama, but I'm not sure either of them will do it unless blackmail or bribery is involved."
"You're so serious about it."
"You're the one who asked!"
"I am not putting up with your bickering all the way to Iwa," someone hissed from behind them.
"Oro-chan!" Kushina spun around and tried to hug him.
Orochimaru dodged and grabbed her by the ankle, keeping the girl upside down at arm's length, continuing in monotone. "It's 'sensei' from now on."
"How did you sneak up on me?" Minato demanded.
"Are you really so arrogant to think no one can sneak up on you?" Orochimaru answered, expressionless. "There's always going to be someone better than you, kid, expect it. I'm leaving. Keep up." He dropped Kushina on her hands and left at a brisk walk.
"Wait, wait, wait!" Kushina called out. Orochimaru turned around and started at her neutrally. "Are you going to be our Jōnin sensei for the trip?"
"Why else would I be here?"
"To torment yourself?"
"Come on, Kushina, let's go."