Imminent Danger

Though the possibility was low, it was not entirely impossible.

After one pair after another of Mangekyō Sharingan had appeared, the emergence of yet another pair was hardly something unacceptable.

"You went to such lengths to bring Yukimura here. Didn't you also want him to gain some experience? It would be best if he could awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan in the brutal war to come. Still, that doesn't seem to benefit you much..."

"When dealing with people, you don't always have to act based on calculations and profit. Satisfying one's vanity is important too. I simply wanted to do it, so I did."

Mizuki's feelings regarding his hopes for Yukimura's future development were somewhat complicated. One reason he had pushed this unexpected figure to continue taking part in shinobi affairs was undoubtedly his own curiosity at work.

"I can understand how you feel. A world that follows the same routine, unchanged and unchanging, is simply too boring. Though this world is full of countless intriguing unknowns, it still needs a few surprises!"

"Perhaps."

Shinzhen gave a vague, perfunctory reply.

Perhaps Mizuki himself was becoming more and more like Orochimaru.

Why had Orochimaru once planted an incomplete Cursed Seal in Mizuki? Perhaps it had been driven by the same sort of mindset. He had merely wanted to watch the show and see just how far Mizuki's hidden dark desires would go.

However, Orochimaru had harbored malice toward Mizuki back then. Mizuki had no intention of hurting Yukimura again; he was merely giving him a push along the way, in accordance with Yukimura's own wishes.

"The time is about up. The Five-Seal Barrier won't hold them for long. Go on ahead and follow the script. That way, I can go back and write my report."

"Got it!"

It was only an act