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Just as Danzō had never trusted Orochimaru, Orochimaru had never held any illusions about Danzō.
The research on Hashirama Cells was, without a doubt, absolutely bloody.
Once the research was complete, the darkness behind it would be enough to make all of Konoha's self-proclaimed moralists call for his head.
This, of course, included his teacher, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
And at that time... given Danzō's style, he probably wouldn't disappoint him either.
So, he had kept a backup plan.
The Wood Release and the Living Corpse Reincarnation techniques were always being developed simultaneously...
Moreover.
If the experiments were exposed, or rather, before they were exposed, he would have enough time to escape Konoha.
This was a preparation he had made from the very first day of his collaboration with Danzō.
However, that well-prepared plan, after meeting the young girl before him...
had changed, somewhat.
While releasing his killing intent, Orochimaru was also looking forward to the girl's answer.
He wanted to take this girl with him.
To continue observing, continue teaching, until the girl's body matured.
And then... make it his own.
This process required an environment of extreme freedom.
And the Uchiha clan, Konoha, were clearly not suitable for the girl's growth.
Therefore.
In his plan to flee Konoha and become a rogue ninja, Orochimaru, who originally had no attachments, was now prepared to take his "lovely" disciple with him.
Even if this disciple seemed to dream of nothing but killing him...
"Wipe that look off your face, Teacher Orochimaru."
Qingchuan pointed Senbonzakura at Orochimaru once again.
Under Orochimaru's extreme killing intent, Qingchuan's heart was, on the contrary, incredibly steady...
"One of us will die eventually."
"Of course, I don't mind leaving a few more cuts on your body before I die."
It sounded a bit like she was trying to act tough.
But Qingchuan's meaning was conveyed, regardless.
Rest assured, whether you leave or not, I'm determined to cut you down!
And in the future, when I take off this dress, I hope you'll still recognize this sword in my hand!
Leave or die... who was he trying to scare?
Qingchuan was very clear-headed.
To put it simply... how was he any less valuable than Sasuke in the Forest of Death?
Just based on his Two Tomoe Sharingan, Orochimaru would have to keep him around at least until he reached adulthood!
As expected.
After receiving Qingchuan's reply.
It wasn't long before.
The overwhelming, icy killing intent suddenly vanished without a trace...
A flicker of disappointment inevitably crossed Orochimaru's eyes, but it was replaced by an even more intense interest.
"It seems you really want to kill me, Haruko."
Orochimaru smiled faintly and said slowly.
For a moment, the master and disciple seemed to return to that occasionally affectionate dynamic.
"Then... as the target of such obsession, can you tell me the reason?"
"That's not too much to ask, is it?" Orochimaru asked slowly.
Qingchuan's smile grew even brighter...
Orochimaru is still Orochimaru, after all.
So damn cute...
Compared to Orochimaru, those two old schemers in Konoha are much harder to figure out!
At least, that's what Qingchuan thought for now...
"Of course it's not too much to ask."
Qingchuan was as calm as an old dog, even brushing a strand of hair behind her ear.
"When you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you."
"So... you can look, but don't look for too long."
"You'll die."
These philosophical words... made Orochimaru's pupils shrink instantly!
I see...
So... the girl had noticed long ago?!
From their very first meeting... no! From some unknown time when he began spying on her, the girl had already sensed his unusual desire!
That's why! She drew her sword the moment they first met!
Orochimaru understood in an instant.
The answer was so obvious, right in front of him, yet he had overlooked it all this time!
Once again, I've been outmaneuvered by the girl...
In that case.
How much do you truly understand about my desire?
The shock in Orochimaru's eyes once again transformed into intense interest.
Only this time, the interest had shifted from toying with prey to anticipating a future opponent.
"Uchiha... Haruko."
"If one day you betray Konoha, I won't be surprised at all."
For the first time, Orochimaru addressed Qingchuan by her full name, including "Uchiha."
Though he still didn't get the name right...
The name "Uchiha Qingchuan" had, before a certain someone took off his dress, completely vanished from the world.
The one standing before Orochimaru now was Haruko.
A Haruko whose eyes were gradually filling with anticipation...
"Don't worry, that day is not too far off."
Qingchuan once again pointed two fingers at Orochimaru, channeling her spiritual power as a Kido began to form.
On the night of the Uchiha Clan Massacre, all he had to do was survive.
Whether it was to "Fight Itachi After Revealing Identity," or fight Itachi and Tobi after revealing his identity, it didn't matter.
He simply wanted to live, it was that simple.
As for where he would live, where he would roam...
For now, that was not within the scope of his consideration.
What he wanted to do right now was simply to land a few more cuts on the guy in front of him
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