With their cooperation settled, Orochimaru was the first to ask, "Which Tailed Beast do we start with now?"
"No rush. I already have cells from two Tailed Beasts. Let's wait for them to arrive."
As he spoke, Sasori's soul emerged from his body within the Mental Space. Anyo casually took out a scroll, and a puppet body appeared on the spot, immediately becoming a vessel for Sasori's soul.
Sasori, who knew everything that had happened, immediately said, "I'll return to Sunagakure and bring those two here."
Anyo nodded. "Mm, go ahead."
Orochimaru watched Sasori leave with a meaningful look, then said in understanding, "The Soul Division Technique? No wonder. I'd been wondering, if Sasori was undercover in the Akatsuki, who was the person controlling Sunagakure? It seems everything is in your hands. But after all this time, you haven't made a move. I'm very curious-what exactly is your ultimate goal?"
"It's an honor to pique your interest, Uncle. Then I'll be frank. I plan to put an end to this chaotic Shinobi World, overturn the old order, and make this world something different." Anyo spoke with sweeping conviction. "In my ideal world, there will no longer be frequent slaughter. I'll lock all those powers in a cage, under the joint leadership of a small number of people."
Orochimaru frowned. "A small number of people? So you don't intend to rule the New World alone."
"That's right," Anyo said candidly. "One generation plants the trees so the next can enjoy their shade. I'll only finish what I should do. I plan to leave the rest to those who come after me. Waiting for the wind to rise and watching the windmill turn will be interesting, too."
Hearing those words, Orochimaru couldn't help sinking into thought.
With Anyo joining in, the two