"You...you are Rifan?!"
Guren, who was struggling at Rifan's left hand quieted down after hearing him claim his identity.
And cast a respectful look at Rifan.
No wonder, in this ninja world.
Even a ten-year-old child has deeply imprinted the name Rifan in their mind.
What's more, Guren, who is a war orphan, will appear at the border of Kirigakure, originally to try to meet Rifan's disciple Terumi Mei, and meet Rifan.
Without any survivability, she wants to use her own abilities to test whether she can join Kirigakure.
She was only ten years old and did not know the name of Kirigakure "The Hidden Blood Mist".
She just wanted to try to make a living in Kirigakure because she was closer to Kirigakure at the moment, relying on her ability to make crystals.
Rifan smiled at Guren seeing her not struggling anymore and gently placed her on the ground and said, "As I said just now, I'm going to accept you as my disciple, what do you think, little girl?
"Of course I do!" Guren nodded heavily, "But, why is Teacher Rifan willing to accept me as your disciple?"
Even as a child, Guren had a certain curiosity.
"Of course, it's because of your eyes."
Rifan said while rubbing Guren's hair.
Orochimaru was just opposite, and he naturally wouldn't say that it was because of the disciple's token on Guren.
After speaking, Rifan turned his head and looked back.
There, three ninjas are rushing towards this side quickly.
After a few seconds, they came to Rifan and Guren.
"Are you… Lord Rifan?!"
The leading ninja stared wide-eyed when they saw Rifan.
"Are you here to see Lord Fifth Mizukage?"
"It's one of my purposes." Rifan nodded to the three Kirigakure ninjas.
Rifan was not surprised by their appearance.
Although this is a relatively remote area of Kirigakure and there are not many ninjas patrolling here except for the barrier.
But Kirigakure is, after all, one of the Five Great Ninja Villages.
The "air cannon" that Rifan used just now made such a loud noise.
It would be strange if the surrounding ninjas didn't come to investigate.
"Orochimaru, leave, this little girl has no relationship with you."
"If you continue to stay here, if you are seen by my disciple, you will be miserable."
Rifan glanced at Orochimaru, who still hadn't left.
Although Rifan has no idea of continuing to attack Orochimaru.
But if Terumi knew about Orochimaru's existence, Rifan was almost sure that his disciple would take Orochimaru down.
After all, he is an S-rank betrayal, and defeating Orochimaru has a good effect whether it is to obtain a bounty or to increase the prestige of Kirigakure.
"Fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei, the woman who can defeat Sarutobi-sensei, if I am targeted by her, it will be really troublesome."
"Also, her Ice abilities haven't been fully shown on the Golden List."
"I don't know if I'll see her continue to use the ice ability to fight on the golden list in the future."
Orochimaru pressed the Kabuto on his head and gave Guren a deep look again:
"Lucky child, I should be able to see your performance on the golden list later. I look forward to what kind of abilities Lord Rifan can give you."
After saying this, Orochimaru turned around without hesitation and quickly disappeared in front of Guren and the three Kirigakure ninjas.
For Rifan, Orochimaru's movement speed is nothing but turtle speed.
"Child, tell me your name first."
After Orochimaru left, Rifan turned his attention to Guren.
"Lor...Teacher, I...my name is Guren, I'm very happy to be chosen by you as your official disciple!"
Guren took a deep breath, because she was too excited and nervous, she couldn't even finish a sentence in a row.
However, Guren was not as excited as the three Kirigakure ninjas who were stunned after hearing her words.
"Official disciple?!"
"Master Rifan accepted this little girl as his official disciple!?"
"Wait, doesn't that mean she can as powerful as Lord Fifth Mizukage?!"
Ignoring the three completely surprised ninjas, Rifan picked up Guren, turned, and walked toward the interior of Kirigakure.
"You three get on with your work, and I'm going to meet your new Mizukage."
"You don't have to worry about that guy, Orochimaru."
"Although his strength is not as good as Mei, he is one of the Sannin after all, not something you can handle."
The words fell, and the figures of Rifan and Guren quickly disappeared in front of the three of them.
The three of the ninja look at me, then I look at you.
"Lord Rifan is right, let's continue patrolling."