After all, his enemy is not Sarutobi Hiruzen, but another high-ranking member of Konoha.
"You guys set the plan."
"I can promise to turn a blind eye."
Uchiha Sasuke raised an eyebrow and continued smoothly: "Just like how the Third Hokage in this world turned a blind eye to the Uchiha clan massacre..."
"But..."
"I also want to get what I want!"
Uchiha Sasuke's voice suddenly turned cold, and he spoke icily: "After your plan succeeds, I want to replace Danzo and become the Root Leader! When you mentioned Senior Kabuto and Dean Nonou earlier, Danzo, that old guy, was still in Konoha!"
"..."
Orochimaru felt this kid was a bit too greedy.
This kid does nothing yet wants to replace Danzo as Root Leader?
Where does that leave Shimura Danzo?
If Shimura Danzo becomes the Hokage of Konoha, that's one thing. But if his Hokage proposal is rejected and Uchiha Sasuke snatches Root, would Shimura Danzo just retire immediately upon his return?
"The Root has already been disbanded."
Orochimaru had to remind Uchiha Sasuke.
"If the Third Hokage dies..."
Uchiha Sasuke looked at Orochimaru, coldly deciding Shimura Danzo's fate: "Shimura Danzo won't naturally be content with silence; for sure, he will quickly reemerge. I will enter Root to become his subordinate and succeed his position as Root Leader..."
"Perhaps..."
"Becoming the Root Leader is my chance to leave this world..."
"If we are in time..."
Uchiha Sasuke stared at Orochimaru and quietly spoke: "Perhaps we could hold the funerals for Danzo and the Third Hokage together, so they won't be lonely on the road..."
There was one more thing...
Uchiha Sasuke didn't say it aloud...
In reality, according to Root's tradition, Shimura Danzo should be a sacrifice for the Reanimation Jutsu of the Third Hokage, and it would be best if the Third Hokage could witness his own funeral...
"..."
Orochimaru felt Uchiha Sasuke was truly a madman, openly sending Shimura Danzo off to join Sarutobi Hiruzen on the final road!
A twelve-year-old kid...
Already daring enough for insubordination!
"Perhaps it'd be better to discuss these matters in the future..."
Kabuto Yakushi raised his finger, quietly saying: "I've sensed that examiners have entered the Forest of Death, perhaps they've discovered Lord Orochimaru's infiltration of Konoha..."
"I'll go and meet with Naruto and the others."
Uchiha Sasuke took a deep look at Orochimaru and coldly reminded: "If you're accidentally caught by Konoha's examiners, remember to tell them when we meet that you lost to me in the Forest of Death, so everyone will know my strength..."
"In that case..."
"Once Danzo returns, he'll definitely want me to enter Root..."
"..."
Orochimaru realized this kid was quite clever.
If it weren't for this kid scheming against ally Shimura Danzo, Orochimaru's mood might be a bit happier...
"Don't worry, Orochimaru."
"As long as I become the Root Leader..."
Uchiha Sasuke extended his palm, mimicking Akihara Kagura's gesture, promising Orochimaru: "The funding I give you will definitely be more than Shimura Danzo gives, as long as you can help me find a way to return to that world..."
"..."
In his heart, Orochimaru remained silent.
For him, it's not just about funding; it's about Shimura Danzo coming back from Konoha to help him deal with Uchiha Sasuke!
What he wants...
Is a perfect and powerful body!
Konoha's examiners are searching the Forest of Death, leaving Orochimaru no more time to converse with Uchiha Sasuke; he could only swiftly retreat.
After Orochimaru left, Kabuto Yakushi looked at Uchiha Sasuke beside him, slowly adjusted his glasses, and quietly said: "Sasuke-kun should understand that Orochimaru's resistance to genjutsu is very low now; he can't differentiate between illusion and reality..."
Over the years, Orochimaru has gone through at least two Immortal Rebirths, leaving his soul extremely fragile, unable to resist strong genjutsu users at all.
Of course.
Kabuto Yakushi is no different.
Because he's just an ordinary person, working harder than others, yet unable to distinguish some powerful genjutsu from reality.
However...
Kabuto Yakushi has his own method.
The gray-haired young man adjusted his glasses, his gaze becoming especially attentive, as if wanting to discern truth through Uchiha Sasuke's actions.
"Sasuke-kun."
"Does that world truly exist?"
"That beautiful world, like a dream; is it Sasuke-kun's genjutsu, or Sasuke-kun's memory?"
"..."
Uchiha Sasuke frowned slightly.
Has it been noticed?
Or has Kabuto Yakushi been captivated by that world's beauty?
"Forget it."
"It's irrelevant now."
Kabuto Yakushi didn't wait for Uchiha Sasuke to answer, turning his head away with a relaxed smile: "To me, the answer doesn't matter anymore..."
Because...
I have finally found the meaning of my life.
Regardless of whether the world is real or not, whether it's genjutsu or memory, Kabuto Yakushi has already made up his mind; he wants to return to the Konoha Orphanage.
"Sasuke-kun."
"You want to kill Danzo, right?"
"However, dealing with Danzo won't be easy..."
Kabuto Yakushi glanced at Uchiha Sasuke, casually bringing up an issue as thanks for Sasuke's guidance: "It's said that Lord Orochimaru once studied Hashirama Cells and helped Danzo create an arm with them..."
"Oh?"
Uchiha Sasuke narrowed his eyes.
This world's Shimura Danzo...
Seems to possess unimaginable power!
Because Hashirama Cells are often discussed alongside another great power!
Wood Release!
In the real world, Akihara Kagura just used his Wood Release Kekkeigenkai and already made the entire Ninja World without an opponent!
Of course.
Wood Release isn't invincible.
The truly invincible one is Akihara Kagura.
However, Uchiha Sasuke can't ignore Wood Release either.
The disparity between the highest and lowest capabilities of Wood Release Ninja is absurd, even more so than the difference between the Nine-tails and Ninja Dogs...