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What's crucial is that if Orochimaru takes action, Asahi can avoid a lot of consequences.
Although it's too early for Asahi to talk about karma at his current level, Asahi's vision extends beyond the present.
Karma is a concept often depicted in various novels, and who knows if it holds significant importance.
Seeing Asahi's agreement, Orochimaru felt delighted. Initially, he had only asked tentatively, considering Asahi's strength on display.
Even if he added himself to the equation, they wouldn't stir up much trouble. Despite Orochimaru's recent rapid progress, he was well aware of his limitations.
However, to his surprise, Asahi agreed, and Orochimaru couldn't be happier. "In that case, please wait a moment, Lord Asahi. I'll be right back."
The joy on Orochimaru's face was hard to conceal as he slightly bowed to Asahi, preparing to enter the Kusanagi Clan's territory and seize the Kusanagi Sword.
"Wait."
Asahi reached out and stopped Orochimaru, who looked at him with a puzzled expression.
Asahi spoke, "Remember, don't go too hard on them. Leave some compensation for the Kusanagi Clan."
Orochimaru was momentarily stunned. He hadn't expected Asahi to have such considerations.
In the ninja world, strength was everything. Without strength, even if a clan faced extinction, it was their fault.
Although Orochimaru had made rapid progress recently, he was realistic about his abilities.
But now, Asahi was suggesting a more tempered approach. It was unexpected.
In the ninja world, where strength was the ultimate currency, showing mercy to the weak was a rare sentiment.
Asahi was fully aware of the situation, having grown up in the world of democracy.
He had always been against bullying the weak, especially when the Kusanagi Clan had done nothing wrong.
Among the few rules of the Ogami Clan, there was one that explicitly stated this.
In response to Asahi's request, Orochimaru was somewhat surprised but readily agreed,
"I understand, Senior. I will leave behind some ninjutsu techniques and chakra cultivation methods."
With that said, Orochimaru flashed away from the spot, heading towards the Kusanagi Clan.
Watching Orochimaru's departing figure, Asahi nodded slightly at Sakumo. "In that case, let's wait a bit,"
Asahi said, sitting down in place, quietly anticipating. It wasn't that he didn't want to talk, but Sakumo remained silent, and Asahi wasn't one to speak to himself.
Time passed quickly, and Orochimaru reappeared in front of Asahi with a swift movement.
A small Kusanagi Clan couldn't stop Orochimaru. If it weren't for Asahi's request, Orochimaru's speed would have been even faster.
After descending, a couple of Jutsu related to Snake instantly defeat the entire Kusanagi Clan.
Leaving one or two survivors for personal experiments and to extract the whereabouts of the Kusanagi Sword.
There was no need for a stealthy infiltration like now, using genjutsu one after another.
Holding a Kusanagi Clan member in each hand, Orochimaru stood in front of Asahi.
"What's this?" Asahi looked at the unconscious pair.
Wasn't Orochimaru supposed to search for the Kusanagi Sword? Did the Kusanagi Sword come to life? Soon, Asahi got his answer.
Orochimaru suddenly opened his mouth wide, and two swords were spat out.
"Lord Asahi these two are my chosen test subjects. I'm still very interested in the Kusanagi Clan."
"These two are the remaining Kusanagi Swords of the Kusanagi Clan."
Orochimaru casually tossed the unconscious pair onto the ground, holding one sword in each hand.
Looking at the Kusanagi Swords, seemingly still moist with Orochimaru's saliva, Asahi couldn't help but furrow his brow.
Although he had seen it in the anime, experiencing it firsthand was a bit hard to accept.
The rarity of this event was such that Asahi, for a moment, forgot that Orochimaru had this trick up his sleeve.
As Asahi looked at the two swords in Orochimaru's hands, he directly gave Sakumo a meaningful glance, indicating him to pick them up.
As for the two unlucky Kusanagi Clan members thrown to the ground by Orochimaru, who was still unconscious, Asahi simply ignored them.
He's not a saint. Having obtained the Kusanagi Swords from the Kusanagi Clan, he had already asked Orochimaru to leave enough compensation.
If the Kusanagi Clan encountered any trouble later, it had nothing to do with him, Asahi.
At this moment, under the mask, Sakumo's face twitched for a moment.
Although he wanted a lagendary weapon like the Kusanagi Swords, he couldn't bring himself to touch something that came out of Orochimaru's mouth.
However, Sakumo ultimately suppressed the disgust in his heart and took the two swords from Orochimaru's hands.
He infused chakra into one of the swords, and the blade extended sharply.
Seeing this, Orochimaru explained, "According to the records of the Kusanagi Clan, the Kusanagi Uchigatana (Ororchimaru) characteristic is an extremely strong stretchability, almost an unlimited extension."
Listening to Orochimaru's hoarse voice explaining, Shokumō lightly waved the Kusanagi Uchigatana Sword in his hand.
Although it was a Legendary weapon with unparalleled durability and strong stretchability, Sakumo wasn't very fond of this sword.
The reason was simple; it didn't suit him. If it came to a surprise attack, this sword might be the best in the world.
However, Sakumo followed the path of direct confrontation, a straightforward and unyielding approach, more like a samurai than a ninja.
So, the Kusanagi Uchigatana Sword wasn't very suitable for him.
With a casual swing, Sakumo gave up the idea of using it.
If it didn't feel right, even if it was a Legendary weapon, it couldn't unleash Sakumo's true strength as much as an ordinary sword.
Handing the Kusanagi Uchigatana to Orochimaru—why not to Asahi? Didn't he just see Asahi being a bit disdainful earlier?
Sakumo infused chakra into the Kusanagi Chokuto (Sasuke) , wanting to see its characteristics.
This time, as Sakumo channeled chakra into the sword, the blade instantly erupted with dazzling lightning.
Asahi understood that this lightning was due to Sakumo's chakra attribute.
Sakumo's eyes instantly lit up, through the mask. Even Asahi and Orochimaru could sense Sakumo's fondness for this sword.
"Hehe~ It seems that this Chokuto Kusanagi, is indeed very suitable for you, sir!" With the lightning shining on the blade, Orochimaru's hoarse voice reached Sakumo's ears.
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