Leaving with Dignity

"This is bad, the Fifth Generation can't tolerate us anymore."

Utatane Koharu, startled Mitokado Homura, who was still complaining.

His bloodshot eyes widened suddenly, and even the thick dark circles under his eyes couldn't hide the shock on his face.

"Just because of this little thing?"

Mitokado Homura couldn't understand, and couldn't comprehend, that Kazashiro, as the Hokage, would want his life over such a trivial matter.

Besides, how could Hokage do something like this? Even back in Teacher Tobirama's time, it would have been Anbu.

"Unlike Hiruzen and Sakumo, this kid doesn't revere the power of the daimyo. On the contrary, this Fifth Generation despises the daimyo from the bottom of his heart."

Utatane Koharu, revealed the crux of the matter.

The Third Hokage and Fourth Generation both needed someone in the village to maintain a good relationship with the daimyo, which is why they appointed the two as advisors.

However, this Fifth Generation was Danzo's son after all, and lacked the proper reverence for the daimyo.

"Foolish! This will plunge Konoha into an abyss of no return!"

Mitokado Homura believed from the bottom of his heart that ninjas should be loyal to their lord, and even if the daimyo wanted them dead, they should obediently wait for their fate.

"Without the support of the Daimyo's Mansion's Mansion, how can Konoha stand tall in the Shinobi World?!"

He slammed his hand hard on the tea table in front of him, causing the teaware on it to float in the air for a moment.

Utatane Koharu squinted at her angry old friend beside her, said nothing, and instead called over a member of the Anbu.

"Go and gather our men together, and see how many are still free to move around."

Mitokado Homura's face darkened. "You believe that the other side has already..."

"Since he dared to openly send Ryoma over to inquire, it proves that they are already prepared to take action. All we can do now is try to save face."

Utatane Koharu sighed. If Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't suddenly appeared and blocked her actions, perhaps the current situation wouldn't be so passive.

Then there's Danzo, who always dreamed of the ninjas becoming the sole rulers, unaware that there must be room for maneuver between ninjas and daimyo.

Soon, the Anbu who had gone to gather their subordinates returned with a reply.

The old subordinates that the two advisors had painstakingly gathered all received orders from the Hokage to set off immediately to the Daimyo's Mansion to protect the Daimyo, and were not to return to the village without orders.

"This result is alright; at least his life has been saved."

Utatane Koharu.

"Hmph, I don't believe he dares to kill us all."

Mitokado Homura knew this, but he just wanted to be stubborn.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's resign voluntarily. As long as we're alive, we can always rebuild. With the support of the Daimyo's Mansion, we might even be able to rebuild a new Konoha."

Utatane Koharu her eyes at the other person, showing great disdain for such childish threats.

"You know, I don't like people stepping into my territory."

Orochimaru glanced coldly at Kazashiro, making no attempt to hide his dissatisfaction with the group of outsiders.

"Those are all scientific research talents from various villages, and they came here to prepare for the alliance."

Kazashiro could only try his best to appease the venomous snake.

After all, others may express their dissatisfaction casually, but this person's dissatisfaction is something that could kill.

"You know, our opponent is, after all, that Ōtsutsuki."

Kazashiro stood in front of a petri dish. Although he was curious, he would not touch it without the other party's permission.

"Touch it if you want, it contains Hyuga Clan cells."

Orochimaru noticed Kazashiro's curiosity and was fairly satisfied with his politeness, so he began to explain.

With Orochimaru's permission, Kazashiro placed his hand on the surface of the petri dish, feeling its coolness.

After a long silence, Kazashiro slowly spoke, "What do you think of the Ōtsutsuki?"

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru continued with his work, his tone indifferent. "Without sufficient samples, I cannot make an evaluation."

Sample?

Cells of the Ōtsutsuki?

This thing is definitely not easy to deal with.

He couldn't very well run all the way to Amegakure and ask Isshiki if he'd be willing to cut off some of his own flesh, could he?

Moreover, even if they possessed the cells, could they possibly devise a strategy to defeat the enemy from them?

Although he didn't look in Kazashiro's direction, Orochimaru guessed his thoughts from the other's silence.

"If we can observe, we can interfere; if we can interfere, we can control. As long as we have enough samples, sooner or later we will be able to conquer everything about the Ōtsutsuki."

Orochimaru licked his lips. "By then, perhaps we can all become Ōtsutsuki."

Kazashiro was somewhat tempted.

But where is he going to get it?

Etc.

There is indeed one Ōtsutsuki is relatively easy to deal with.

Those are the descendants of Hamura who live on the moon.

If I remember correctly, the descendants of Hamura on the moon were left with only Toneri because of an irreconcilable conflict between the Main Family and the Branch Family, which resulted in both sides suffering heavy losses.

Whether they are the dead or the Toneri, their bloodlines are much purer than those on Earth.

"I understand, I will try to provide you with enough samples."

After saying that, Kazashiro hurriedly left the laboratory.

There's nothing we can do; Space-Time Ninjutsu isn't allowed here.

I'm really looking forward to it.

Orochimaru's lips curled into a slight smile.