Under Kimimaro's threat of force, the three Snake Princesses could only accept it despite their resentment.
They let Kimimaro take Sasuke away.
"You're a Ninja wanted by Konoha."
Second Pillar looked at Kimimaro and found him familiar. In some ways, they were quite alike.
Both were cold and taciturn.
"I think I've seen you before."
Kimimaro said nothing, merely replying blandly.
"Are all Konoha children like you?"
"No wonder you're so strong."
"But no matter how powerful Konoha is, it can't stop me from rescuing Lord Orochimaru!"
Second Pillar frowned.
"Orochimaru is an S-rank rogue Ninja from Konoha."
"Didn't the Third Lord already kill him?"
"Are you one of Orochimaru's subordinates?"
Kimimaro offered no explanation.
"Lord Orochimaru won't die so easily."
"If necessary, Lord Orochimaru can revive at any time."
"And someone like you..."
Kimimaro paused and glanced at Second Pillar.
With his exceptional physique and powerful bloodline limit, he would be Lord Orochimaru's favorite vessel.
"Lord Orochimaru might be very pleased."
Kimimaro found Second Pillar increasingly valuable and decided to keep him by his side.
"Come with me. Don't wander off."
"There are plenty of things here that want to eat you."
Kimimaro cautioned him before heading into the deepest part of Ryūchi Cave.
"This is..."
Second Pillar's pupils nearly shattered. Facing the colossal creature before him, fear continuously rose in his heart.
It was a fear of giant creatures carved into the depths of his genes.
"This is the White Snake Sage."
Kimimaro said, walking forward without the slightest fear.
"Let's continue, White Snake Sage."
"I don't have much time."
Although Lord Orochimaru was temporarily safe, there was no telling what might happen in Konoha.
The White Snake Sage was dozens of meters long, coiled upon a towering seat, her snake head bearing an almost human leisure.
However,