"Boss, you're already the number one figure in the entire Research Institute! Orochimaru and the like only have a greater reputation. If it really came down to a fight, he wouldn't be your match at all. Otherwise, why would he refuse to use that 'Divine Technique Chakra Mode' of his to spar with you?"
"Who doesn't know your fearsome reputation now? Even the few of us can swagger around the Research Institute!"
"That's right, Boss! You're the strongest person in the Research Institute!"
Several trusted aides surrounded Owl, flattering him one after another.
"Hahaha!"
Listening to their praise, Owl threw his head back and laughed smugly.
Today, Orochimaru had explicitly refused the Research Institute's request for him to use 'Divine Technique Chakra Mode' to spar with Owl.
Many people in the Research Institute interpreted Orochimaru's refusal as him showing weakness.
As a result, Owl's position in the Research Institute rose yet again, and more and more people took the initiative to curry favor with him.
Suddenly, one of his trusted aides leaned toward Owl and lowered his voice. "By the way, Boss, there's something you need to watch out for!"
Owl replied casually, "What is it? Why are you being so furtive? Speak up!"
The trusted aide glanced around. Seeing that no one else was nearby, he said, "I heard that Orochimaru has been lobbying the Research Institute's higher-ups, hoping to use the Research Institute to eliminate you!"
"What!?"
Owl flew into a rage the moment he heard that.
Another trusted aide hurriedly chimed in. "I've heard about this too. Some people in the Research Institute look down on your background, and they're also worried that your rise will affect their power!"
Owl gnashed his teeth. "Damn Orochimaru!"
He didn't care about the others being hostile toward him, because ordinary