"At that time…"
"Kagura would never want to become Orochimaru-sama's vessel and might even harm Orochimaru-sama, using his life to secure the position of Hokage! He's currently using me and Dean Nonou to help him secure his position as Root Leader!"
"Stop talking!"
In fact, Orochimaru understood the severity of the issue better than Kabuto.
Is this something he doesn't want to stop?
Is this something he can stop?
However, Orochimaru knew more about Akihara Kagura's power; that child's progress was too fast. If he were to fight Akihara Kagura now, he could almost be certain he'd lose…
This wasn't something that could be resolved with an ambush.
Akihara Kagura's power has surpassed the limits of what ordinary ninja can reach; even Deva Path Pain is no match for him. Orochimaru doesn't believe he can resolve the situation with an ambush; this requires more means.
In fact…
Orochimaru had always considered having some backup.
The lives of Kabuto and Yakushi Nonou were that backup.
Unexpectedly for Orochimaru, once Akihara Kagura got power, he immediately turned his back, and now the same backup Orochimaru had prepared to threaten Kagura is asking him for help against Kagura, with the hostages asking the captor for assistance…
This was truly…
Beyond Orochimaru's expectations.
However…
Orochimaru still wanted to see Akihara Kagura in person, and based on Kagura's attitude towards him, think about how to deal with Kagura.
"Go back for now and continue to lie low."
Orochimaru looked at Kabuto, his gaze deep: "I will think of a way to deal with Kagura. Stay close to him, and in the future, once I've met Kagura…"
"Alright."
Kabuto immediately nodded and continued, "But Kagura told me he needs Orochimaru-sama's help to get Uchiha Itachi's Mangekyo Sharingan…"
"..."
Orochimaru's brows furrowed tightly, then suddenly relaxed, chuckling lightly, "I understand, I will help him get that pair of Mangekyo Sharingan…"
That child Akihara Kagura is a bit too greedy, isn't he?
However, for Orochimaru, this was perfect, because he also wanted Uchiha Itachi's Mangekyo Sharingan and even planned to use it to set a trap!
He could get Uchiha Itachi's Mangekyo Sharingan first, then set a Curse Seal trap on it. As long as Akihara Kagura transplanted that Mangekyo Sharingan, he would fall into his trap, and he could seize his body…
At that time…
He could achieve two goals at once!
He could get Akihara Kagura's body and the Mangekyo Sharingan!
"Wait here for me, don't move."
Orochimaru looked at Kabuto, smiling as he continued, "I will personally take down Uchiha Itachi's Mangekyo Sharingan and deliver it to him… I hope that kid will hand over his body to me after transplanting the eyes!"
"But…"
Kabuto was still a bit worried and wanted to persuade Orochimaru.
"No need to say anything more."
Orochimaru waved his hand, reassuring Kabuto with a sentence, "Just wait here for my news; I will return to the Akatsuki Organization soon and find a way to seize Uchiha Itachi's Mangekyo Sharingan. You take it back and help Akihara Kagura transplant it."
After saying that, Orochimaru didn't feel like continuing to talk with Kabuto and waved his hand, leaving the cave.
Orochimaru finally thought up a plan to get Akihara Kagura's body and immediately planned to go to the town to call up Red Sand Sasori, return to the Akatsuki Hideout, and implement the plan as soon as possible.
After Orochimaru left.
Kabuto wiped the sweat off his forehead.
Even though Kabuto was a spy by nature, it wasn't easy to deceive Orochimaru. For this, he had splashed quite a bit of dirt on Akihara Kagura…
"You've splashed quite a bit of dirt on Akihara Kagura…"
A hoarse, elderly voice appeared in Kabuto's ear.
"Who is it!"
Kabuto's face immediately turned ugly as he saw a figure dressed in the same Cloud Black Robe as Orochimaru crawl out!
"Just call me Scorpion."
It was Red Sand Sasori's Hiruko!
"Lord Scorpion…"
Kabuto hurriedly lowered his head.
This guy, is he the Red Sand Sasori?
As a spy who had contacted Orochimaru, Kabuto knew a bit about Red Sand Sasori's identity, only learning before leaving Konoha that Red Sand Sasori was one of Akihara Kagura's people.
However…
Kabuto still couldn't determine the relationship between Red Sand Sasori and Akihara Kagura.
"Kagura sent me to protect you."
Red Sand Sasori looked at Kabuto and continued, "If you are exposed by Orochimaru, I will appear immediately to interrupt your exchange…"
"Thank you."
Kabuto bowed his head in thanks.
"Is there anything you need me to do?"
Red Sand Sasori looked at Kabuto and asked, "As long as it's information about Orochimaru in the Akatsuki Organization, I can help you pass it along. Even having me deal with Orochimaru isn't impossible, though killing that guy might be a bit troublesome…"
Kabuto cautiously lowered his head: "When I left, Kagura told me I should appear at Orochimaru-sama's most difficult time…"
"Then wait here for a few days."
Red Sand Sasori nodded, giving an answer: "I'll go meet with Orochimaru. Orochimaru will definitely go looking for trouble with Uchiha Itachi, but he certainly isn't Uchiha Itachi's match. I'll report him to the Leader of the Akatsuki Organization for harming comrades…"