Chapter 159: Film
The next question lay in whether Arthur could control Jada.
Her pursuit of trying to mend this world and not fall behind was unique, and in many ways, it was admirable to others.
However, he would need to train her not just physically but mentally, ensuring that her loyalty remained steadfast.
If he could, he would mold her into a weapon for his interests while holding her ambition at bay. The task surely wouldn't be easy since she was an Uchiha. But his acting skills would further prove his effectiveness.
As evening descended and darkness came, Arthur turned from the peak of the mountain and headed back down.
He had no time to waste. Decisions needed to be made, alliances formed, and plans devised if he was to thwart the ever-growing dangers posed by those around him.
His next task was to return to the Leaf Village before the others. He would need to reach out to Sasuke and convince the boy to leave the Leaf Village.
While a task like that might have seemed challenging, for Arthur it wouldn't be. That was because the Uchiha was still under his Evil Illusion Flattery technique!
Nonetheless, Arthur would still have to employ a cunning approach, perhaps preying on Sasuke's insecurities and ambitions—the very qualities that had driven the Uchiha clan to the brink time and time again.
Acquiring Sasuke's trust would require a little finesse, subtly guiding his thoughts while masking his own agenda.
If the Uchiha could be convinced that there was more to gain from Orochimaru than friendship or allegiance to the Leaf, then he would have succeeded in creating a linchpin.