Faced with Minister Molotov's question.
The representatives from Konoha looked at one another. They were certainly unwilling.
After all, who would want to leave the place where their families had lived for generations?
Especially when they all belonged to major clans.
Their industries and influence were basically concentrated in Konoha Village and the Land of Fire.
If they moved all the way to Wano Island on that Sea Star, wouldn't they have to start everything over from scratch?
The losses would be impossible to estimate!
But could they say they were unwilling?
Orochimaru spoke with a faint smile on his face.
"Since we have already submitted to the World Government, we will naturally obey its demands."
"Correct."
Minister Molotov nodded in satisfaction, only to hear Orochimaru add the word "however."
"However, may I ask whether some clan members who are unwilling to leave their homeland may remain behind to watch over each clan's ancestral lands and graves?"
Orochimaru spoke on behalf of the village's major clans in his charming, husky voice.
Sure enough.
The representatives of the Hyuga, Nara, Akimichi Clan, Inuzuka Clan, and other clans all turned grateful looks toward him.
At the same time, they silently sighed that supporting Orochimaru back then had been the right choice.
Naturally, Orochimaru could feel the gazes coming from beside and behind him.
But his original intention was not for their sake, but for his own.
Now that joining the World Government had been confirmed, he naturally had to prepare for the future.
Though he pursued knowledge and immortality, that did not mean he would ignore the value of influence.
He intended to make full use of his status as the Fourth Hokage.
"This..."
For the first time, Minister Molotov showed a hesitant expression.
Because he too felt that what Orochimaru said