Orochimaru from the parallel world was worlds apart from the Orochimaru of this world.
Their temperaments were completely different, as though they came from two entirely separate worlds.
In Uchiha Yato's world, Orochimaru had never gone through a series of complicated events such as defecting. As a result, his state of mind was relatively simple, without so much scheming and intrigue.
Uchiha Yato easily brought the parallel-world Orochimaru under his wing and provided him with a great deal of research material and funding. Orochimaru was extremely satisfied with this, to the point that he no longer had any desire to compete for the position of Fourth Hokage.
However, Kakashi Hatake could keenly sense that although the parallel-world Orochimaru appeared gentle on the surface, a trace of madness and cruelty still lurked deep within him.
Kakashi Hatake knew nothing about their secret, but if he truly learned it, he would likely jump aboard Uchiha Yato's massive ship without hesitation.
At that moment, the parallel-world Orochimaru suddenly spoke. "I truly never expected you to be living such a miserable life."
"Since you already know our secret, then you should understand what choice you have and what fate awaits you, shouldn't you?"
Though his tone was calm, it carried an authority that sent chills down one's spine.
"So, tell me your choice." Orochimaru stared intently at Kakashi Hatake, seemingly waiting for his answer.
Seeing that Kakashi Hatake was still somewhat hesitant, the parallel-world Orochimaru brought out his trump card.
"Do you want a father?"
The parallel-world Orochimaru's words directly stunned both the Orochimaru of this world and Kakashi Hatake before him.
Only then did Orochimaru understand what his parallel-world self meant.
The original Orochimaru would not have planned to say anything, but the current Orochimaru had the potential to become the sort of