Unexpectedly, Wakaho didn't erupt with his Will of Fire this time, which made Orochimaru seem like a mere bystander in the recent events.
Moreover, Orochimaru never expected that Wakaho would insist that Elder Danzo also possessed a high Will of Fire...
So, has Wakaho's view of the Root organization changed as well?
"..." Wakaho glanced at Orochimaru.
His teacher seemed to be increasingly awakening to his sly, serpentine nature.
Fortunately, Wakaho had witnessed Orochimaru at his "peak" and could handle him without difficulty.
"It is indeed a bit brutal, but I've already passed Elder Danzo's assessment," Wakaho said calmly. "However, I'm not sure if I still need to compete with the white-haired uncle, since he also passed Elder Danzo's assessment."
"..." Orochimaru frowned slightly, trying to keep up with Wakaho's train of thought.
"But didn't Sakumo fail to complete his mission? Wakaho-kun should have the advantage..."
"Huh? Teacher, did you forget? I already told you about it."
Wakaho looked at Orochimaru with confusion, then seriously explained:
"Sakumo-senpai timely cut off Elder Danzo's arm, compensating for the failure of the Kannabi Bridge mission, so he has passed the assessment."
"..."
Orochimaru recalled that Wakaho had indeed mentioned this while on top of the Five-Tails' head.
But wasn't that not really an assessment?
No...
Since Wakaho believes it's an assessment, then it's an assessment.
Heh... what exactly has he been denying all this time about this child?
Minato imprisoned, Elder Danzo's arm severed, now preparing for "sacrifice," who's next?
"Unfortunately, Elder Danzo is about to die," Wakaho said regretfully.
"I haven't even asked him where the Root organization's base is located..."
"..." Orochimaru maintained his smile, elegantly silent.
This teacher knows, but he can't tell you.
"You could ask the Hokage-sama. Elder Danzo might mention it in his last words..."
"Right." Wakaho's eyes lit up.
"I also need to discuss buying land with Grandpa Hokage... By the way, teacher, do you think the rewards for the missions I completed really add up to one million ryo?"
"That, I don't know. After all, I've never completed so many S-rank missions in one go," Orochimaru smiled.
"I see... Well, if it's not enough, I'll have to look into the Hyuga clan."
"The Hyuga clan?" This was beyond Orochimaru's knowledge.
The Uchiha are short on money... so they go to the Hyuga?
Hiss... it does seem a bit like the Root's style.
"Yes, they injured Obito earlier and only compensated me ten million ryo. I calculated that, with interest, they still owe me around eighty million ryo."
"If they plan to continue defaulting on the debt, I'll have to get Mu Wang to help collect it..."
"..."
Orochimaru understood. This was a conflict between the Uchiha and the Hyuga.
Orochimaru didn't want to get involved in this topic.
However, concerning the Five-Tails, as Wakaho's teacher, he couldn't avoid this issue.
The higher-ups in Konoha would never allow the Uchiha to have control over the Five-Tails.
Even though Elder Danzo had already paid with his "life" for this, the policy wouldn't change.
This would be the second round of "confrontation" between the Uchiha and Konoha. But in Orochimaru's view, the core issue still lay with Wakaho.
After all.
Even if his teacher convinced Fugaku, if Wakaho didn't agree...
Wakaho would likely ride the Five-Tails and challenge Fugaku for the position of clan leader on the spot.