Upon hearing Yan's words, Orochimaru's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt, but he still dared not be negligent in the slightest and quickly replied respectfully.
"It is an honor for the Otogakure to have you here, sir! But I wonder if there is anything else you wish to do?"
Yan waved his hand slightly, his gaze lingering on Sasuke for a moment before turning to Orochimaru.
"Nothing much, just traveling through the Ninja World, and happened to come across you!"
Orochimaru was slightly taken aback.
To be honest, he didn't believe this explanation, but he didn't dare to ask any more questions.
All I could do was force a smile and reply.
"I see! Your presence here, sir, truly brings honor to this remote place."
Yan's lips curled into a faint smile as he looked at Orochimaru with a half-smile.
"You... you recognize who I am?"
Upon hearing this, Orochimaru felt a chill run down his spine.
Recently, three powerful figures have emerged in the Ninja World, turning the world upside down.
Two of them were from the Uchiha Clan.
Their appearance had already spread throughout the Ninja World.
This made him value Sasuke Uchiha's potential even more.
But now that one of them has actually come to him, he doesn't know what to say.
Of course, it cannot be denied.
Otherwise, if you upset the other party, you'll be in serious trouble, even if you don't die.
"M-My lord, I recognize you. You and the other two wreaked havoc in the Ninja World; your fame is known to all!"
Orochimaru's voice trembled slightly; he could feel his back was already soaked with cold sweat.
Yan simply stared at him quietly, his calm gaze seemingly able to see through the fear in his heart.
I suddenly felt a bit bored.
In his original world, Orochimaru was incredibly arrogant when he met him.
It seems that this is due to the vast difference in strength involved.
It's boring. I was hoping to have some fun.
"Alright, there's nothing much to see here, I'm leaving!"
Upon hearing this, Orochimaru breathed a sigh of relief.
Facing an opponent of this caliber face-to-face is incredibly stressful.
They were afraid that their words or actions might displease the other party.
It's good that you're gone.
However, just as Yan was about to turn and leave, Sasuke behind Orochimaru couldn't stand still.
"Etc!"
From the conversation just now, he also learned who the other person was.
His strength far surpasses that of Uchiha Itachi.
If you catch the eye of the other party, revenge will be a piece of cake.
Moreover, I had heard Yakushi Kabuto mention it before.
Of the three people involved in the battle, two were from the Uchiha Clan.
Based on this, the person standing in front of him is most likely from the Uchiha Clan.
As fellow citizens, don't you have any desire to teach me? Don't you see my talent?
This prompted him to speak out and object.
As soon as he finished speaking, Orochimaru changed drastically, and he turned around to glare fiercely at Sasuke.
But Sasuke ignored everything and even bypassed Orochimaru, running straight towards the flames.
Orochimaru wanted to stop him, but he didn't dare, so he could only stand there awkwardly.
Yan stopped and turned around to look at Sasuke running towards him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
Sasuke stopped in front of him, slightly out of breath, his eyes filled with longing and determination.
"We are both from the Uchiha Clan, don't you want to guide me? Can't you see my talent?"
Yan frowned slightly, but his eyes remained completely calm.
"Who do you think you are? Do you think you're worthy of my guidance?"
Sasuke was taken aback, but quickly spoke firmly.
"I am Sasuke Uchiha. I have talent, and I will definitely become strong. I need power to take my revenge."
Yan sneered, "Revenge? That's your business, what does it have to do with me?"
"There are countless people seeking revenge in this world, should I care about them all? Don't think of yourself as so special!"
A hint of resentment flashed in Sasuke's eyes. "But you're also from the Uchiha Clan. Are you just going to stand by and watch your clan's hatred go unpunished?"
"What do I care? I have no sense of belonging to the Uchiha Clan in this Ninja World."
Upon hearing this, Sasuke's face instantly turned pale.
He never expected to receive such a response.
Orochimaru wanted his body, and later even killed his own teacher.
The other party, a member of the same clan, was even more ruthless and indifferent to the affairs of the Uchiha Clan.
Then there's Uchiha Itachi, who slaughtered his entire clan just to test his own magnanimity.
Does becoming a strong person necessarily require becoming such a ruthless and heartless person?
For a moment, Sasuke was somewhat bewildered and could only stand there blankly.
Seeing this, Orochimaru quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.
"Please calm down, my Sasuke. Sasuke is young and ignorant. I hope you will not hold it against him."
Yan glanced at Orochimaru, "Keep your people in check and don't bother me again."
After saying that, he flashed and disappeared from the spot in an instant.
Orochimaru remained where he was, watched Sasuke's distraught state and secretly plotted his next move.
This kid seems to be wavering on his revenge now, that won't do!
After witnessing the power of those two, he became even more concerned about Sasuke.
It can be said that high hopes are placed on them.
So he stepped forward and casually offered a few words of comfort.
"Don't take what he says too seriously. Just act like you've never met him. It's perfectly normal that he has no feelings for the Uchiha Clan."
"Think of your parents, think of your people who love you."
Sasuke slowly raised his head, the confusion in his eyes still lingering.
" Orochimaru, you make it sound so easy!"
"But I always thought that, as a fellow Uchiha, he would understand my hatred and be willing to help me. But he..."
Orochimaru gently patted Sasuke's shoulder. " Sasuke, you're too naive."
"In this cruel Ninja World, everyone has their own choices and goals. If he won't help you, we'll rely on ourselves."
"Don't forget, I'm also helping you become stronger."
Sasuke frowned. "You're helping me? You're just using me as a vessel. Don't think I don't know what you're thinking."
Upon hearing this, Orochimaru paused slightly, then smiled and said, "But you should know that this is also a way to become stronger."
"Only when you are strong enough can you take revenge. And in the process, you can also surpass me and even break free from my control."
"Fine, I will continue to grow stronger, but I will not let you succeed. I will take my revenge in my own way."
"That's more like it. Now, go back and rest, adjust your mindset, and don't let these things affect you."
Sasuke then turned and left, intending to go back and get some rest and clear his head.
Orochimaru watched his retreating figure, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"You're still too young. Hatred will make you the perfect vessel for me."
"..."
At this moment, the setting sun, like blood, dyed the clouds on the horizon red.
Scattered all around were numerous fragments of Sound Ninja and craters caused by ninjutsu.
"Get rid of it, don't waste it!"
Orochimaru casually gave a few instructions and then returned directly to his laboratory.
Only the Sound Ninja remained, busy in place.