On the Kikyo Mountain defensive line, Uchiha Feiyu looked at the short sword gleaming with cold light in his hand. Feeling Chakra flowing smoothly through the blade, he could not help but sigh.
"Orochimaru really was generous! If this Kusanagi Sword were sold outside, it would fetch at least tens of millions of ryo!"
"Konoha's foundations are quite deep. Providing you with a divine weapon capable of fully unleashing the White Fang Sword Style's power is only proper."
Hatake Sakumo's soul spoke calmly, as though he had recalled something.
"My White Fang Short Sword was also custom-made with the village's help back then."
"That's different. The White Fang Short Sword wasn't nearly as valuable as the Kusanagi Sword. At most, it could be considered an excellent weapon, but it was nowhere near a legendary weapon like the Kusanagi Sword. Besides, this is Orochimaru's personal possession. What does it have to do with Konoha?"
"And even if the village helped you have the White Fang Short Sword made, you must have paid for the materials and labor, right? I got this entirely for free. I even received the reward before carrying out the mission."
Hatake Sakumo was immediately left speechless. Thinking it over carefully, Orochimaru truly was a little too generous.
Uchiha Feiyu had some guesses of his own. Orochimaru was clearly trying to win him over!
Did he see him as a vessel for reincarnation, or was it for the Hokage Position?
Unable to discern Orochimaru's current state of mind, Uchiha Feiyu could not guess what he was thinking. But there was one thing he could be sure of: Orochimaru had taken an interest in him.
*Joining Uncle Snake's camp wouldn't be bad, actually. His research ability is no joke, and his moral bottom line is incredibly low. He'd be