Neither of those was a good choice. Uchiha Yuu was not only warning him, but also offering a well-intentioned reminder.
Even when conducting experiments, he could not disrupt the overall plan. Otherwise, if he left on his own, the dangers he faced would be extremely high.
Orochimaru suppressed the anger in his heart. It was not directed at Uchiha Yuu, but at Konoha as it was now and the Third Hokage. His disgust deepened.
Not only did the Third Hokage openly play favorites, but now he even wanted to interfere with Orochimaru's only pleasure. Like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, he said gloomily:
"I understand. I will put the bigger picture first and reduce the number of human experiments. But before I leave, I fear it will be difficult to develop the Impure World Reincarnation."
Time was life. It was as if an invisible hand had seized Orochimaru. He had to break through the limits of life as soon as possible and find a good way to prolong his own existence. That was why he had become so impatient. He took Uchiha Yuu's advice and used this time to settle his mind, organize his experimental notes, and train the youth Uchiha Yuu had recommended.
"It is best that you understand, Sensei."
Uchiha Yuu nodded lightly. Unlike the Third Hokage, he genuinely respected Orochimaru before him—not merely because he was his teacher, but because he had actually carved out a path of science in a world filled with shinobi.
To achieve this much while lacking funding, equipment, and personnel was already remarkable. At the very least, Uchiha Yuu did not possess that ability.
Their areas of expertise differed. Orochimaru was a pure research talent, while Uchiha Yuu was a genius in strategy and leadership.
Now that the two had