The Army Arrives

"Trying so hard to protect them—did you ask what they wanted?"

Sasori: ...

Originally, Orochimaru had planned to let Sasori's parents join the battle as well, since they had some skill. But Sasori had gone over to plead and bribe him, finally pulling his parents out of the Reanimation battle unit.

"My opinion is their opinion."

After saying that, Sasori took out a scroll and handed it to Uchiha Qingfeng. There was no need to say what was inside; everyone understood perfectly well.

It could only be said that Sasori had thoroughly figured out Uchiha Qingfeng's personality.

Sasori also knew that, within the organization, he was a latecomer. He did not have much of a relationship with Uchiha Qingfeng, and he had even once set his sights on the ring on Uzumaki Sanryo's hand. Though he had been taught a lesson instead, spending some money was only proper.

Without changing expression, Uchiha Qingfeng tucked the Storage Scroll into his clothes.

"Sasori, you're being too narrow-minded. We're all part of the same organization. There's no need for this sort of thing."

"But have you considered what your parents think? You're their son, so you feel it's your duty to protect them. But they're also your grandmother's children. Are you really sure they don't want to meet her?"

"If you keep them by your side, they can protect you, and they'll also have a chance to see Chiyo. Of course, if you insist on leaving them with me, that works too."

"That would be wonderful, Lord Qingfeng. I'll leave them to you."

Uchiha Qingfeng: ...

So everything he had said had been for nothing.

Forget it. Every family had its own problems, and Uchiha Qingfeng did not want to meddle further. With a casual motion, he placed Sasori's parents into the Kamui