While packing his things at home, Karot used Instantaneous Movement to appear beside Orochimaru.
"Senior Orochimaru, the Hokage has assigned Minato and me a mission."
His words were brief, but they carried a lot of information. The Hokage had assigned him to go with Minato. Orochimaru understood what Karot was trying to say.
"So the teacher still hasn't chosen me."
Orochimaru said with a sigh. At that moment, his bond as teacher and student with Hiruzen Sarutobi was severed.
"Senior Orochimaru, since the Hokage has sent me away, it means they're ready to move against you. Danzo knows too many of your secrets. Should I go take care of him now?"
Karot spoke to Orochimaru. Danzo had worked with Orochimaru for too long; he knew all about Orochimaru's dark side. Now Danzo was a ticking time bomb who could blow up in Orochimaru's face at any moment. After all, to become Hokage, Orochimaru couldn't have any dark history. He had to be above reproach.
"No need. If you take care of Danzo, who'll take the blame? Just leave Shisui to me."
Orochimaru spoke coldly. When Karot heard that he wanted to leave Shisui behind, he understood Orochimaru's plan. You could use one stone from another mountain to polish your own jade; Orochimaru was going to turn the same plan Karot had used against him.
"Fine. Shisui will follow your orders. I'll be going, then."
With that, Karot vanished before Orochimaru's eyes. As soon as he got home, he heard Kakashi knocking on the door.
"Big brother, are you ready?"
"I'm ready, I'm ready. Coming!"
After coming out, Karot dragged Kakashi to the food street to gorge themselves. They weren't short on money now, so there was no need to deprive themselves. When the food-street vendors saw such big spenders arrive,