As for Jiraiya's recent habit of constantly coming over to his side, Orochimaru thought it over, then decided not to tell Lord Charlotte.
"Please give your orders, my lord."
Charlotte said, "If my prediction is correct, the Hydra faction within S.H.I.E.L.D. led by Pierce will make a major move soon."
"According to my deductions, this Hydra faction's operation will ultimately end in failure."
"You need to make preparations on both fronts."
"First, don't expose your identity as Hydra. Second, find a way to seize the results."
"Rather than letting S.H.I.E.L.D. disband and having its various assets taken over by the governments of different countries, you should find a way to swallow up as much as you can. Of course, if it's inconvenient for you to show yourself, you can let the other Hydra branches step in."
Hearing Lord Charlotte's reminder, Orochimaru stretched out his tongue and licked the corner of his mouth, then said, "That is quite a good opportunity."
"The Hydra personnel I'm currently responsible for liaising with do not belong to Pierce's subordinates."
"I imagine they also wouldn't enter my identity into S.H.I.E.L.D.'s system."
"As long as Pierce doesn't flee toward me with his men after he collapses, everything will be fine."
"Of course, even if he does come, I have ways to deal with him."
Charlotte nodded. As long as he was not exposed this time, there would be no problem. Otherwise, if Tony led the Avengers all over the world hunting for the Sound Ninja Base and came over to beat it down, that would be extremely annoying.
After all, among the Avengers, Thor was currently on Earth. With the abilities of Thor, Hulk, and Tony, they would still deal a heavy blow to the Sound Ninja.
But since Orochimaru had a way to handle it,