Orochimaru first breathed a sigh of relief, then wore an awkward expression. "I do have a lead, but I haven't gone to confirm it yet, let alone obtained the actual item."
"You know I've been stuck on the battlefield these past few years. Where would I have found the time to deal with this?"
"But now that the war is more or less coming to an end, I can finally spare some time. That's why I came to ask first."
He had to sound out the situation beforehand.
What if Uchiha Yan no longer needed that thing after all this time?
Then he would have to think of another way and ask what the boy still needed so they could negotiate another deal.
"Mm."
Uchiha Yan nodded firmly. "I'll always need divine artifacts."
"And it's not just divine swords anymore. As long as it's a divine artifact made of good materials or a special mineral, I want it all."
Lord Orochimaru, you can feel free to collect more good things. We can trade again when the time comes. I guarantee you'll be satisfied with my offer.
On the original timeline, Orochimaru had single-handedly supported an entire shinobi village and established a host of research bases throughout the Ninja World. He had even obtained two Kusanagi Swords. His ability to find things was absolutely beyond reproach.
Mentioning divine artifacts suddenly reminded Uchiha Yan of the Six Paths Ninja Tools in Kumogakure. He had to find an opportunity to make a trip to Hidden Cloud, retrieve those treasures, and then reforge them according to their characteristics.
He already had a plan in mind.
"Oh?" Orochimaru's eyes immediately lit up when he heard that. "Divine artifacts and rare materials are both acceptable? No problem! Lord Yan, rest assured. I definitely won't disappoint you!"