"Is there anything else you want to say?"
Seeing that the other party was coming even though they were afraid, Orochimaru felt a surge of curiosity.
"Actually..."
After organizing his thoughts, Kazashiro realized just now why Orochimaru was so nervous.
All the experiments he was conducting at this time must have been done behind Hiruzen Sarutobi.
If things continue like this, Orochimaru will definitely betray Konoha again, just like in the original story, and then return to Konoha at some point to deliver a fatal blow to his teacher.
That won't do. Not to mention that Hiruzen Sarutobi is now his teacher, and they've developed feelings for each other over the years.
The fact that Orochimaru's research results alone could bring about change in the Shinobi World and enable him to fight against the Ōtsutsuki makes it imperative for Kazashiro to find a way to keep such talent in Konoha.
After all, nobody wants to be dragged out and fought by the Ōtsutsuki Clan when they're old and retired.
Moreover, he needed the other party's help to realize his ambitions.
"Orochimaru- senpai, why don't you have a proper talk with Teacher Sarutobi?"
At this moment, Kazashiro had transformed into a talkative alien.
We can talk about anything.
What do you want to talk about?
Orochimaru was so surprised by Kazashiro's unexpected remark that he almost laughed out of anger.
"Your experiment wasn't authorized by Teacher Sarutobi, was it? Otherwise, you wouldn't have chosen such a secluded place to set up such a rudimentary laboratory."
After glancing at the wreckage on the ground, Kazashiro forced himself to continue speaking:
"Although Teacher Sarutobi is stubborn and somewhat old-fashioned, he cares about everyone in Konoha. Therefore, he may have some disagreements with you on certain matters. Why don't you talk these things out?"
Orochimaru remained silent, listening quietly to Kazashiro's account.
His imposing aura also subsided somewhat.
"Instead of secretly conducting shady experiments here, why not find Teacher Sarutobi and have a proper talk about your ideas, and then find a balance that both of you can accept? I believe that, given Teacher Sarutobi's personality, he will definitely not turn you away."
Kazashiro was quite certain that if Orochimaru was willing to compromise and refrain from using the village's comrades for so-called human experiments, Hiruzen Sarutobi would definitely help him.
In the original work, even after Orochimaru's human experimentation was exposed, didn't Hiruzen Sarutobi was still at his peak, still soften his heart?
It wasn't until the Konoha Crush plan was underway that this frail old man finally decided to kill, and in the end, he only managed to steal the opponent's ninjutsu.
Orochimaru stared at Kazashiro, his expression unchanged.
He simply pondered Kazashiro's words in his heart.
Did Danzo tell his son everything?
Orochimaru was not surprised that Kazashiro knew he had conducted inhumane experiments.
After all, the other party is Danzo's son.
What concerned him more was what Kazashiro had told him.
At this time, Orochimaru, due to various reasons such as funding, did not conduct many inhumane experiments, and his humanity was not completely extinguished.
Although he has witnessed a great deal of death and has his own views on life, he cannot bring himself to completely abandon Konoha.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be traveling back and forth between different battlefields.
"Consider this my compensation for damaging your lab. If you're really willing to have a proper talk with Teacher Sarutobi, I'll definitely speak up for you. Speaking of which, Teacher Sarutobi has mentioned wanting to see you more than once, but you always refuse."
Kazashiro continued talking to himself.
Orochimaru looked at Kazashiro with a strange expression.
What good is it for you to speak up for me?
However, he refrained from speaking, simply waving his hand to stop Kazashiro from saying anything, "Alright, you can go now."
"Um—" Kazashiro wanted to add a few more words.
I said you can leave now!
Alright.
Seeing Orochimaru unleash his intimidating aura once again, Kazashiro dared not continue the entanglement. To demonstrate his determination to leave quickly, he used the Flying Thunder God Technique and returned to his tent.
"Snort."
Seeing that Kazashiro had disappeared so swiftly this time, Orochimaru's expression softened, and he stared blankly at the ruins before him.
"Does the old man want to see me too...?"
Orochimaru's feelings at this moment were very complicated.
He had feelings for Hiruzen Sarutobi.
As his teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi taught him a great deal.
When his parents passed away when he was young, it was Hiruzen Sarutobi who comforted him.
It can be said that without Hiruzen Sarutobi's meticulous guidance, there would be no Orochimaru we know him today.
When did everything change...?
Many fragments flashed through Orochimaru's mind.
The death of Nawaki, the death of Broken Tree, the death of its companions, the death of so many others...
Why do ninjas fight each other?
What is the meaning of life?
Orochimaru wanted this answer.
Therefore, he wanted to learn all the techniques in the Shinobi World to perfect himself.
But humans are creatures with truly limited capabilities.
Human lifespan is insufficient to allow him to master all techniques; he must surpass human capabilities.
That is, immortality...
In Konoha today, no one supports his research.
Danzo's act of kicking him away had deeply wounded Orochimaru's heart.
Having a son changed him; Danzo was nothing more than a pitiful man whose mind was blinded by the Hokage Position.
That being said, regardless of Danzo's motives for cooperating with him, it is a fact that he currently has no financial assistance.
That's right, it's time to have a talk with the old man.
It's simply a matter of following the rules set by the other party. If we can get their support, this price isn't really unacceptable.
Having figured out the key point, Orochimaru breathed a sigh of relief and bent down to examine the ruins before him.
Such a powerful Ice Release, combined with the Flying Thunder God.
Danzo did indeed have a good son.
Maybe he really can become Hokage.
Lamenting the destruction Kazashiro had caused to his laboratory, Orochimaru, seeing that he couldn't salvage anything useful, simply gave up the search and used a Fire Release technique to reduce everything in front of him to ashes.
"Holy crap, that scared me to death!"
On the other side, the first thing Kazashiro did after returning to his tent was to pat his chest and catch his breath.
He hadn't expected himself to be so brave, and in a moment of impulsiveness, he confronted Orochimaru, revealing in his words that he knew Orochimaru had conducted human experiments.
I might get silenced!
Fortunately, this is Konoha's main camp, and his own father is in charge, so his personal safety should be guaranteed for the time being.
"Obito, that treacherous guy, ran away pretty fast. Just wait until I get my hands on him! And Jiraiya, he set Orochimaru off after stirring up his fire, we can't let him get away either!"
Seeing that he was temporarily out of danger, Kazashiro began to settle scores, preparing to find an opportunity to get revenge on Obito and Jiraiya.
All of this was overheard by Shisui and Itachi, who had just arrived at the camp.