The frozen atmosphere eased considerably at Anyo's words. "Uncle, you have to give me a reason."
"A reason? It's simple. We're the same kind of person." Orochimaru pointed at Anyo's heart. "You hide it well, but I can still see your ambition. Someone like you, just like me, won't be able to stay in Konoha. He's my partner now, and in the future, he might be yours too."
"A partner?" Anyo repeated casually, then his gaze turned cold. "He's not worthy."
"Don't let hatred blind you. There are things he can accomplish in Konoha that even that old man Sarutobi can't."
At Orochimaru's words, Anyo offered no further argument. Given his current perspective, there really was a gap between him and Orochimaru in some respects, one that would take time to bridge.
Seeing Anyo sink into thought, Orochimaru fell silent as well and began seriously considering what choice he should make if Anyo truly decided to kill Danzo.
First of all, between Anyo and Danzo, he had higher hopes for Anyo. At least for now, however, Danzo was more useful. But if Anyo insisted on killing him, Orochimaru would not risk his life for Danzo, though he would be disappointed in Anyo.
After a long while, Anyo finally broke into a smile. "Uncle, as long as he doesn't provoke me, I won't go looking for trouble with him. That's my promise to you. How's that?"
Orochimaru looked gratified as he praised him. "I knew you were a smart man."
Anyo replied pitifully, "Uncle, look how much I've sacrificed. Aren't you going to give me something to compensate me?"
Having only just finished praising him, Orochimaru looked taken aback. He patted his forehead, rather speechless. "Go on, then. What do I have that you've taken a fancy to? Ask for whatever