After knocking Kabuto Yakushi unconscious, Orochimaru casually tossed him into a dark corner, then turned to Madara Uchiha beside him with amusement in his eyes.
"All right, that small fry has been dealt with. What do we do next?"
At Orochimaru's words, Madara Uchiha gave him a displeased look and spoke in an indifferent tone.
"Since this fellow betrayed you, why didn't you just kill him?"
Orochimaru let out two sinister chuckles and glanced toward Kabuto Yakushi before explaining.
"You must have heard what he said earlier. There is someone named Shin Uchiha behind him. That means he still has some value. Killing him just like that would be a waste."
Hearing this, Madara Uchiha grew interested in the Shin Uchiha Orochimaru had mentioned and asked with curiosity.
"Shin Uchiha? Then it seems our Uchiha Clan hasn't died out yet. Who is this fellow, to be able to carry our Uchiha Clan's name?"
Orochimaru considered Madara Uchiha's question for a moment before replying with a touch of emotion.
"Lord Madara, this Shin Uchiha is the current leader of the Uchiha Clan. He is also known as Konoha's strongest, and he should still be serving as the village's Anbu Director."
Madara Uchiha had never expected to receive information like this from Orochimaru.
Madara Uchiha, who had been surveying his surroundings with interest, abruptly froze. He turned toward Orochimaru beside him, excitement spreading across his face as he continued.
"Anbu Director? To think Konoha now allows someone from our Uchiha Clan to hold such a crucial position.
"What happened? Could it be that the current Hokage no longer harbors hostility toward our Uchiha Clan?"
Under the gaze of Madara Uchiha's Mangekyō Sharingan, Orochimaru felt somewhat uncomfortable. He forced out a couple of chuckles before continuing.
"According to my investigations, Shin Uchiha has