Shinnō had handed over Fū so decisively mainly because he had already achieved his objective. Fū's existence had become somewhat superfluous to him.
What was more, because of Fū, he might attract the attention of the Akatsuki Organization.
That was definitely something Shinnō did not want to see.
Besides, although he had some interest in researching Jinchuriki and Tailed Beasts, he had never studied such things before. As the saying went, beginnings were always difficult. If he only started researching Jinchuriki and Tailed Beasts now, who knew how long it would take to produce any results?
Therefore, from the bottom of his heart, Shinnō had always leaned toward exchanging Fū for sufficient benefits from someone else.
Now that Orochimaru was willing to exchange one defense against an attack from him for the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki, Shinnō was not losing out.
Because he had an additional plan.
Perhaps the Akatsuki Organization already knew that the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki had fallen into his hands. When they came looking to cause him trouble, he could simply pin the blame on Orochimaru.
Wouldn't that kill two birds with one stone?
Shinnō thought sinisterly.
As for Orochimaru, he might have guessed that Shinnō had other schemes in mind, but he truly did not care much.
The reason was simple. Even if Shinnō did not shift the blame onto him, would the Akatsuki Organization refrain from retaliating against and hunting him down?
In other words, Shinnō believed he could dump the blame on Orochimaru, but Orochimaru had long since become locked in a fight to the death with the Akatsuki Organization. Why would he care about taking one more blame?
The two cunning and treacherous men plotted against each other like this.
And so, the transaction was completed.
Both parties were quite satisfied with it.
Very soon, Shinnō