"However, you only got part of it right. The key to that passage is indeed the Byakugan's eye power, but not an ordinary Byakugan.
From my observations, the Byakugan can evolve just like your Uchiha Clan's Sharingan. It's simply far more difficult for it to advance than for your Sharingan."
Orochimaru nodded slightly as he looked at Uchiha Gen, his eyes filled with appreciation and a trace of something unreadable.
"All right, I understand. I'll make the arrangements."
Uchiha Gen nodded slightly and turned to leave.
As for Orochimaru's guesses, whatever. He could guess all he liked.
"You're as aloof as ever, Gen. Speaking of which, have you ever considered wiping out Ryūchi Cave?"
Watching Uchiha Gen's retreating figure, Orochimaru spoke quietly.
Uchiha Gen stopped and looked back at Orochimaru in some surprise.
They weren't inside his Naruson Domain. Was it all right for Orochimaru to say that so openly?
"Through my research into the Moon Passage, I developed a Micro-Hyperspace Barrier. It doesn't compare to your Naruson Domain, but it can block those long worms' surveillance to a certain extent."
Understanding what Uchiha Gen was thinking, Orochimaru licked his lips and spoke quietly.
"Your reason?"
Looking at Orochimaru, Uchiha Gen asked with interest.
"My reason? Does 'those not of our kind will never share our hearts' count? Or perhaps... all of Ryūchi Cave's senjutsu reserves, along with a batch of high-quality summoning beasts.
Even with Konoha's current strength, this war will surely bring some casualties, won't it? After all... your targets aren't limited to the four great nations.
Those snakes in Ryūchi Cave have no immunity to your Uchiha Sharingan. Combined with the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Jutsu, I think... Konoha could gain a fine batch of fighting forces."
The corners of Orochimaru's mouth lifted as he looked at Uchiha