A dark underground passage.
A one-eyed man leaning on a cane slowly walked forward.
Tap, tap!
Two ninja guards flanked him.
After walking for more than ten minutes, they finally reached the end of the corridor.
It was a vast hall, its surrounding walls hung with all manner of objects.
There were specimens, framed paintings, technological devices...
Flickering candlelight illuminated the entire hall.
"Heh heh heh, you finally came, Danzo."
A cold voice rang through the hall upon hearing the footsteps.
Danzo and his two guards surveyed the area for traps before stepping into the hall.
Hearing him, Danzo said, "This is quite surprising. Orochimaru actually invited an old man like me.
"I recall we haven't been in contact for quite a few years, have we?
"Aren't you afraid I'll lead ANBU members here and wipe out your lair?"
He then slowly walked over to a sofa in the hall and looked at Orochimaru across from him.
As his words fell, even the firelight in the hall swayed.
Orochimaru licked his lips. "Heh heh heh, I called you here to cooperate. I don't think you'll refuse, because I alone currently possess the ability to suppress the Sharingan and Hashirama Cells."
"Hmph. Speak. What do you want from me this time? You know it well enough.
"Root has already been disbanded. I hold no authority in Konoha now, so I may not be able to help you with much."
Danzo snorted coldly.
"You're too modest. For someone like you, Konoha's power cannot be constrained by a mere position.
"Otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to command Root's power." Orochimaru spoke politely.
"I'm not asking you to do anything difficult. During next year's Chunin Ninja Exams, I only need you to lure one person away. That should be very easy for you.