After Anyo spoke his mind, Minato grew quiet. Anyo's ideals differed from his own. Just as Anyo had said, his sights were set on the entire world, while Minato's heart only had room for Konoha.
Was I wrong? Minato mulled it over repeatedly. This Shinobi World did indeed breed hatred, which in turn led to war. But who could guarantee that the world would be better after it changed? Yet without trying, things would always stay this way. Perhaps Anyo was right.
While Minato was lost in thought, Anyo said, "Your precious son was swallowed by a snake."
"What?" Minato paled in shock and vanished with a Body Flicker Technique.
"Impressive. Even in a puppet body, his Body Flicker Technique is beyond what most people can match. Ah, talented people really are different." After that teasing remark, Anyo leaped onto a large tree.
Below, Orochimaru had already locked his killing intent onto Sasuke and Sakura. The pressure of someone at Kage Level was not something two genin could withstand. It left them rooted to the spot, unable to move, like lambs awaiting slaughter.
It looks like Orochimaru is testing Sasuke's abilities. If he performs too poorly, he'll probably give up. After all, an ordinary Sharingan holds little appeal for him. He can take one whenever he wants.
Just as the two were about to be killed, Sasuke stabbed himself with a kunai, finally breaking free of that oppressive force. Holding Sakura in his arms, he leaped away and hid.
Having missed his strike, Orochimaru's eyes flickered, and he too vanished from the spot.
When Orochimaru appeared again, he was beside Anyo.
Orochimaru seemed to have expected Anyo's arrival. He said calmly, "You're here. Have you come to stop me from testing this youngster?"
Anyo smiled faintly. "Uncle, it's only a