"Shinichi, you've really made an enemy of Danzo this time."
In a laboratory, Orochimaru held various unidentified chemicals in his hands and smiled. "Knowing Danzo, he certainly won't let this go. I imagine he's already plotting against you in the shadows."
"I'll deal with whatever he throws at me."
Shinichi smiled faintly. "If the time were right, I'd have put that old dog down long ago!"
"Actually, I've been meaning to ask you for a long time, Shinichi. When exactly will this right time of yours arrive?"
Orochimaru asked casually as he continued working on his experiment.
"That isn't up to me. It's up to you, Orochimaru."
Shinichi sighed softly.
"Oh?"
Hearing that, Orochimaru stopped what he was doing and asked with interest, "How so?"
"It's simple. This is what I have planned..."
A wicked smile appeared on Shinichi's face.
A little while later, after hearing Shinichi's entire plan, Orochimaru's snake-like pupils contracted slightly. Then he regained his composure and gave an eerie smile. "So that's it. How very interesting! Shinichi, you really do have some unique ideas. I can hardly wait."
Despite Orochimaru's outward calm, Shinichi could hear a hint of excitement in his slightly trembling voice.
"Don't you think it'll be fun, and incredibly satisfying too?"
"Indeed."
Orochimaru fell silent for a moment before he couldn't help smiling. "Since you're asking, Shinichi, leave the rest to me! Still, preparing those things won't be easy. I'm afraid it'll take some time."
"How long?"
"Six months at the least, a year at the most."
Orochimaru gave him a somewhat vague estimate.
"That long?"
Shinichi shook his head regretfully. "Then we'll let them run around a little longer! That's fine. We'll have more time to make other preparations. At the very least, I should help you get this base in the