"You also have to consider one more thing: those two might be working together!" Neji said.
Neji looked at him and said, "It's not impossible. Orochimaru may be a rogue ninja, but I'm sure you know at least a little about his connections with Danzo."
"In that case, if I want revenge on Danzo, I'll have to account for not just Konoha's ninja, but also the ninja summoned through the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu." Sasuke frowned.
Even he found that troublesome. If Danzo really had joined forces with Orochimaru, there was no telling how many powerful figures from past generations they had brought under their control through the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu.
"Looks like I really can't rush my revenge on Danzo," Sasuke said.
"So you were originally planning to strike at Danzo soon?" Neji asked.
Sasuke nodded. "I was considering it, but now that there's a possibility of this, I'll put it off for a while. I'll deal with Uchiha Itachi first."
Neji agreed. "That makes sense. Once you've dealt with Uchiha Itachi and gained the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, your strength will increase enormously. By then, even if Danzo summons the First, Hashirama Senju, through Impure World Reincarnation, you won't have anything to fear."
Konoha, the Hokage Office.
Inside the Hokage Office, a hooded figure wrapped entirely in bandages spoke in Orochimaru's voice. "Lord Hokage, it's been quite some time."
Danzo's pupils contracted as he looked at the figure. "The Second Tsuchikage, Mu... Orochimaru, why don't you dare come see me in person?" he asked grimly.
"Heh heh, that Mangekyō Sharingan of yours is far too dangerous, Lord Hokage. I wouldn't dare put something like Kotoamatsukami to the test." Orochimaru's hoarse voice rang out.
Danzo narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "Orochimaru, you actually reincarnated Shisui Uchiha!"
"Heh heh..."