Sitting on the rooftop in the night breeze, Zhou Cheng continued thinking.
The strength I showed during the Chunin Ninja Exams left the Konoha 12 deeply shaken.
They've already shown that they want me to teach them.
Even Sasuke.
Maybe he won't consider seeking out Orochimaru anymore.
With this kind of strength, I'm no longer a pawn on the board. I've become a player.
I'll send Sasuke to Orochimaru.
Not just for all of Orochimaru's research.
But also for the shinobi under him.
Especially Kimimaro and Kabuto.
Kimimaro should be the last remaining wielder of Shikotsumyaku.
Perfect Yang Release should cure his bloodline disease.
Once he reaches his full potential, he won't be weaker than any jonin.
He's a subordinate worth cultivating.
Kabuto is a key figure in the early stages of the Fourth Shinobi World War.
I need to keep him under my control.
Karin has already joined me, so Orochimaru has lost another capable subordinate.
The future Team Taka won't form, either.
Zhou Cheng glanced through the roof at the sleeping Uzuki Yugao and silently made up his mind.
Captain, just wait a little longer. It won't be long!
For now, I still need Baki alive.
As long as he lives, Gaara can become Kazekage sooner.
After that, I'll tell you everything!
And I'll kill him with you!
He turned his gaze toward the towering Hokage Building.
The lights were still on in the Hokage Office on the top floor.
He extended his sensing range.
He saw Danzo discussing something with the two advisors.
Zhou Cheng sneered. Those old foxes were about to stir up trouble again.
After the scene I made, Danzo can forget about smoothly taking the Hokage's seat.
*Danzo is a hardliner. If he becomes Hokage, there'll be constant friction with the other ninja villages,