Orochimaru's soul had split into many separate entities. This was undoubtedly when he was at his weakest, and it was also the perfect opportunity for Shin to get rid of him.
Was he supposed to keep such a threat around forever?
Faced with Anko's plea, Shin remained unmoved.
The grievances she spoke of meant nothing to Shin. This was a matter between him and Orochimaru.
Seeing that Shin's expression remained cold and unyielding, Anko's gaze gradually dimmed.
"If Orochimaru wanted to kill me, would you beg him like this?"
Anko stared blankly at Shin before her. What she could not understand was why the two of them had to become enemies. They clearly had no deep-seated hatred between them.
"I... I wouldn't let Lord Orochimaru kill you."
"Is that so?"
Shin took Anko into the sky and sped toward the village.
Following behind Shin, Anko silently watched the tiny world below. Once they were high in the air, she realized she could move again. After hesitating for a moment, she suddenly reached out and wrapped her arms around him, pressing her face tightly against his back.
Though they were flying rapidly through the freezing wind, Shin's body was very warm. Anko could not help tightening her arms around him.
In a muffled voice, she said, "Lord Orochimaru is my teacher. He gave me everything. He's like a father to me..."
"Shin, you're also my best friend. Why do things have to be this way between you? You've both given each other so much. Shouldn't you continue supporting one another?"
Shin was completely unmoved. "If Orochimaru is willing to kneel before me and call me Hokage, I might consider sparing him."
"..."
Anko fell silent.
After returning to the village, Shin had the Anbu take Anko away and lock her in