"Wuye-kun, I took out the Fourth Kazekage for you..."
Orochimaru's tongue circled his lips as he stared fixedly at Wuye. "How are you going to repay me?"
Temari, kneeling beside Rasa, suddenly raised her head, her eyes brimming with hatred.
But both Wuye and Orochimaru ignored her.
"This wasn't something I intended to do. On the contrary, it's a huge problem. I don't believe Teacher Orochimaru can't see it—Konoha is in no position to start a war right now. But if the Fourth Kazekage dies, then this war will have to be fought whether we want it or not." Wuye spread his hands.
Unlike the previous Fourth Mizukage, who had incurred the wrath of everyone in Kirigakure Village. And since Terumi Mei had returned with outside support, it could barely be considered an internal uprising. Killing him was no big deal.
But if the Hokage openly assassinated the Kazekage, then Sand Village would have no choice but to go to war. Otherwise, where would a great ninja village's dignity go...
Orochimaru laughed sinisterly. "Then just make sure the Fourth Kazekage stays alive."
Wuye folded his arms, expressionless. "Teacher Orochimaru, just say it. What are you planning?"
"I want to make a deal with Wuye-kun," Orochimaru said bluntly.
"What is it?"
Wuye lowered his arms, already having a premonition.
Orochimaru curled his long tongue again. "I want revenge on my teacher. I wonder whether the Fourth will give me the opportunity."
"You want to kill the Third?"
Wuye looked at him. "Because he forced you to leave Konoha back then? If I remember correctly, that seemed to be because of me, didn't it? Your hatred doesn't really hold up..."
Orochimaru's thin brows furrowed. "Wuye-kun needn't concern yourself with my motives. At the very least, I want to accomplish this now."
"So