Everything for Konoha

"When the time comes, that will be your best opportunity," Orochimaru said in a sinister voice.

As Danzo rewrapped the bandages around his arm and eye, he looked at Orochimaru. "I know how to handle this myself."

"But you, Orochimaru—have you completely forgotten the kindness Hiruzen showed you when he taught you?"

Faced with Danzo's sudden question, Orochimaru curled his lips and answered without concern, "Emotions are the greatest obstacle in humanity's evolution."

"Heh, how cold-blooded."

Danzo's assessment was calm.

A hint of amusement appeared on Orochimaru's face. "You, who wanted to kill your own friend and seize the position of Hokage, seem the least qualified to judge me."

Danzo shook his head. "I only did it for Konoha."

"How hypocritical, Danzo."

Orochimaru offered his judgment without mercy.

Just as Danzo was about to say something else, a commotion suddenly erupted outside.

This was clearly an important Root chamber. How could there be—

The next moment, the door to the chamber was violently blasted open.

A familiar figure rushed in from outside.

"Lord Danzo, where is B?"

Tenzō's face was filled with anxiety, and none of his usual respect for Danzo could be seen.

Danzo finally finished wrapping his bandages, and his oppressive gaze fell upon Tenzō.

"I recall that you should be in ANBU right now. Why are you here?"

Danzo's tone made it clear that he was extremely displeased.

But Tenzō ignored his displeasure and stared at Danzo as he asked again, "Where is B?"

"Heh."

Danzo laughed.

He did not know how long it had been since a subordinate had defied him like this.

However, in order to give this subordinate a sufficiently profound lesson, Danzo temporarily suppressed his anger and stepped aside.

Without Danzo blocking his view, Tenzō spotted B floating in the center of the