"You mean the Nine-Tails inside me? Are you sure you can control it?"
"Do you want to become my student? If you do, I'll tell you where Ryūchi Cave is, and I'll teach you the ninjutsu you want to learn."
Naruto looked at Orochimaru's face, which was so sincere it practically had the words "utterly sincere" written on it. Still, she felt that this windfall had landed a little too conveniently. Would Orochimaru really be this kindhearted?
Naruto watched Orochimaru. She did not have much trust in this former Hokage's goldfish-brained old man. Countless fools had believed Orochimaru, only to be used as tools and drained of their last bit of value.
"Of course, I only want you as my student because you have something I can use." Seeing the suspicion in Naruto's eyes, Orochimaru knew Naruto did not believe him. He had expected as much.
"Orochimaru, would you really be so kind? Don't forget what you've done before! I won't let Naruto become your student!" Seeing that Naruto was somewhat tempted by Orochimaru's offer, Yakushi Nonō stepped beside Naruto and glared angrily at Orochimaru.
"What a surprise. I thought you would keep watching from the sidelines. As one of Danzo's subordinates, how dare you step forward and accuse me?"
Shadow Snake Hands!
Orochimaru raised a hand, and snakes shot from his wide sleeve, their jaws open as they bit toward Yakushi Nonō.
"Orochimaru, don't go too far!"
A massive hand formed from Nine-Tails Chakra seized every snake. Naruto looked at Orochimaru with a dark expression.
"You should know that the things I did were tacitly permitted by Konohagakure's upper ranks. If they had not agreed, how could I have continued my research?"
Orochimaru smiled and spread his hands, recalling the snakes Naruto had caught in the process.
"If you