I Gave Orochimaru the Chance to Become Hokage

“Teacher, do you know why you lost the Hokage position this time?” Nawaki asked Orochimaru, whose eyes had lost their light.

“The Fourth Hokage’s succession is different from the second and third. The Third needs a successor who won’t threaten his position, and you haven’t given the higher-ups any leverage over you.”

Hearing his disciple Nawaki’s words, Orochimaru suddenly understood.

The next day.

“Nawaki, here’s my human experimentation plan. You’ll support me in the next Hokage succession, won’t you, as the Fourth Hokage?” Orochimaru asked hopefully.

“Teacher, you really haven’t disappointed me...” Senju Nawaki, the Fourth Hokage, nodded with satisfaction. His teacher had finally figured out how to communicate with the people in charge.