"Come on, Orochimaru. Give Tsunade a surprise."
Under Tsunade's puzzled gaze, Uchiha Akira's lips curled upward without offering much explanation.
"Tsunade, although we were unfortunate not to meet Lord Akira during the Second Shinobi World War, you are also fortunate, because you can make up for the regrets of this life."
Orochimaru's expression was complicated.
If he had met Akira when he was young.
Perhaps he would not have become what he was today.
Squelch!
Without hesitation, Uchiha Akira dug out his Rinnegan and handed it to Orochimaru. His movements were sharp and decisive, like a cold blade slicing across an enemy's throat.
"Akira, what are you doing?!"
Tsunade's beautiful eyes narrowed as she stepped in front of Uchiha Akira without hesitation.
She knew very well what the Rinnegan meant to Akira. It was the mark of a "god," and countless people throughout the Ninja World coveted those eyes!
"No need to worry. It is merely a necessary step."
Uchiha Akira smiled as though he had done something as ordinary as eating or drinking.
"Tsunade, I am giving you a little gift today."
Tsunade's eyes trembled, her lashes fluttering like butterfly wings. What kind of gift required the Rinnegan?
"Lord Akira truly trusts me."
Orochimaru licked the corner of his lips.
His amber pupils contracted, filled with longing and greed. Before him... were eyes possessing divine power. They were right in front of him. As long as he snatched them, he would wield the power of a god!
He would become a new god!
"Of course."
Uchiha Akira patted Orochimaru on the shoulder, his lips raised as though he did not care in the slightest.
"Even without the Rinnegan, I can still use abilities such as Susanoo. The instant you try anything, your head will already be on the ground."