Thinking of how furious Danzo must be made him happier than earning money. But Uchiha Yū soon wiped the smile from his face and looked at Orochimaru before him.
"The Radiation Element plan can now be pushed forward in full. We'll make Danzo work for us."
"Someone who only knows how to manipulate power can never see its true nature."
Killing intent gleamed in Uchiha Yū's eyes. Now was not the time to eliminate Danzo, but Uchiha Yū would destroy everything the man valued right in front of him—whether it was power or the foundation he had painstakingly built!
"Now that is the expression the Uchiha Clan should have."
A glint flashed through Orochimaru's eyes. His yellow pupils resembled those of a venomous snake, waiting in the shadows for the right opportunity, and Danzo was the chosen prey.
Konoha's upper ranks had already rotted to the core. Whether it was the Third Hokage, famed for his benevolence, or the laughable Danzo who claimed to bear the darkness, the peace in their eyes was built upon the lives of those beneath them.
Back in the days of the First and Second Hokage, the so-called Will of Fire meant that the seniors sacrificed themselves to uphold their ninja way and stood before everyone else—whether facing enemies, friends, or even their own family.
So long as someone was an enemy of the village, the First and Second Hokage would draw their weapons without hesitation. But now, the Will of Fire had become utterly twisted and distorted.
"Then congratulations on your success in advance. Once you've handled your affairs, remember to come find me."
Orochimaru's hand transformed into a venomous snake as he explained the next stage of the plan.
"I'll take you to Ryūchi Cave and let you come into contact with the