With that, Orochimaru turned and returned to his laboratory.
He wanted to leave the lab, but much of his research was still inside. He did not trust Tobi, so he stayed.
Instead, Orochimaru kept a watchful eye on him, afraid he might do something in the laboratory.
Tobi noticed Orochimaru's gaze. Both of them looked calm and unassuming, but only they knew how much confidence lay beneath the surface.
Nagato had finished modifying the fat man. Black rods covered his body, with another jutting from his back. He looked frightening.
Under Nagato's control, the fat man could move freely. The moment he stirred, he headed straight for Saro.
Saro looked up at the man, who was nearly twice her height, and felt a flash of panic.
"Pain, what do you want me to do? Don't torment me like this!" she pleaded.
Pain stood to one side. "I don't need you to do anything. I just want to give you some proper Ninjutsu instruction!"
Saro let out several shrieks before his meaning sank in. Her expression turned awkward, and she muttered, "Oh, I see. I'll give it everything I've got!"
She took up a fighting stance, ready for a serious bout. Even Pain could not help letting out a soft snort at the sight.
No matter how he looked at it, Saro had no chance of winning. He was worried that if he misjudged his strength,
he might kill the child Yahiko had entrusted to him.
After a moment's thought, Pain tucked one hand away and smiled at Saro. "If you're ready, come at me. I'll give you a one-handed handicap. Touch my clothes, and you pass!"
Chapter 579: Living Bomb
Saro nodded solemnly. She knew her own limits. Even with Pain using only one hand, she doubted she could gain