And he could even copy and clone them.
Such convenient experimental subjects.
"Come with me to meet someone tomorrow," Torifu said casually.
"Sure. Can you tell me who?"
Torifu waved a hand. "It's a secret. You can guess, but even if you get it right, I won't tell you."
Orochimaru couldn't help feeling exasperated. If Torifu wouldn't tell him even when he guessed correctly, how was he supposed to know whether he'd guessed right?
He decided not to dwell on it. He'd find out everything tomorrow.
Before long, it was noon. Uchiha Chirori had returned and saw Torifu and Orochimaru sitting together, chatting.
Although she disliked Orochimaru, she didn't say anything.
She went back to the kitchen alone to cook.
Kushina, who had been in the house the whole time, now came out, her belly round with pregnancy.
She'd spent the entire morning indoors and hadn't seen Minato Namikaze.
She'd probably be surprised when they ate together in a little while.
"Big Brother Orochimaru? What brings you here?"
Hearing Kushina call him Big Brother, Orochimaru was momentarily stunned. How had the family relationships gotten so tangled up in this world?
But after thinking it through, he remembered that in this world Minato wasn't Jiraiya's student, and understood.
At that, Torifu lifted Kushina with Cloud Mist, letting her sit steadily atop it as it floated around.
"Let me introduce you. This is Orochimaru from another world. He's visiting Konoha."
"Oh! So you're Big Brother Orochimaru from the Other World. It's nice to meet you. I'm Kushina. Please take care of me."
Orochimaru reached out and shook Kushina's hand. "Likewise. It's a pleasure to meet you, Kushina."
As soon as they let go, Minato and Anhua returned.
"Big Brother, Kushina, you're both here. And Big Brother Orochimaru?"
Torifu went ahead and introduced