Chapter 315: Parent-Child Time
"Sensei is absolutely right," Misaki thought. Satsuki was so lucky to have such an enlightened father.
"It's easy enough to say," Pakura scoffed. "But why don't you ask him if he actually believes it himself?"
Pakura dismissed the idea outright. There was no way Orochimaru could actually live up to it. Satsuki's happiness would inevitably be controlled by her overbearing father—Pakura knew his suffocating need for control all too well.
"Let's eat," Orochimaru said, clearly trying to deflect, guilt written all over his face. Even he didn't believe his own words. If Satsuki ever ended up with someone he disapproved of, there was no chance he'd accept it. Desperate to change the subject, he started eating a bit faster.
"See," Pakura said, pointing at Orochimaru, her face full of mockery.
"At least Sensei's opinion is good," Misaki interjected, somewhat forcefully defending Orochimaru. That was all she could manage—a defense of his opinion.
"Just defend him." Pakura rolled her eyes, clearly unimpressed. The master and apprentice were in the same boat. Too lazy to argue further, she simply drank her soup.
"I'm done eating. Can I hold Satsuki now?"
Not long after, Orochimaru finished his meal, wiped his mouth, and reached out his hands toward Satsuki.
Misaki handed Satsuki over, noticing the little girl's bright smile. It seemed Satsuki really liked Orochimaru as her father.
"I'll take her outside for a bit. You two take your time eating," Orochimaru said as he carried Satsuki out. After all, she couldn't eat any of the food anyway.