Chapter 169: Seireitei
Orochimaru's smile faded slightly.
What did Naruto mean by "under my watch"?
"Is there really no way?" Orochimaru asked, still unwilling to give up. "As long as the price isn't too steep, we can negotiate."
"Aren't you interested in natural energy, Naruto-kun? I have some—"
Naruto shook his head. "We can discuss that separately."
Orochimaru clicked his tongue.
At the moment, he wasn't desperate to get his hands back. He just wanted to avoid having a physically incomplete body. From a research perspective, it didn't really hold him back, but his strength had taken a hit. He could no longer fully control Sasuke.
"You're really cold, Naruto-kun," Orochimaru said, flicking his tongue. "Then let's talk about something else. How about letting me join your research on Sasuke? I believe I can be a qualified 'assistant.'"
He emphasized the last two words. Although he made the offer, he didn't have much hope, knowing how cautious Naruto was around him.