Hyuga Kei took a deep breath and looked at Sasuke with unwavering resolve. "Sasuke, you're still young. Many things aren't as simple as you imagine. Everything I've done has been to find a more lasting, more peaceful solution."
Sasuke gritted his teeth. "Senior, you're too naive! Those people in Konoha will never change easily. Only when they experience true fear and despair will they know how to reflect on themselves."
"Do you remember something you said back then? Only destruction can bring rebirth!"
Hyuga Kei shook his head and sighed. "Sasuke, doing this will only drag you into a bottomless abyss, one you won't be able to escape."
Hyuga Kei was quite satisfied with Sasuke's current state, but the script required him to offer some hypocritical advice.
Sasuke sneered. "So what if it's an abyss? As long as I can achieve my goal, I won't hesitate even if I'm reduced to dust."
"Even if you want me to forgive Konoha, that can wait until after I've destroyed Konoha!"
Seeing Hyuga Kei at a loss for words, Orochimaru spoke from the side in a mocking tone. "Looks like there's another good show to watch. This situation is getting more and more interesting."
Hyuga Kei swept a sharp gaze toward Orochimaru and barked, "Orochimaru, shut your mouth. It's not your place to make comments here!"
Orochimaru shrugged and said nothing more, though that inscrutable smile still hung on his face.
Jiraiya said, "He's started calling you Senior. Hurry up and talk him down."
Hyuga Kei looked at Sasuke again, then shook his head. "Everyone chooses their own path. I have no right to interfere."
"Sasuke, since you intend to keep walking your old path, what did you come here for this time?"
Hearing Hyuga Kei's question, Sasuke's tone grew more earnest. "I