hotmtlnovel Chapter 124:
Chapter 124:
The Third Kazekage wasn't a fool. He fully grasped the implications of what Chiyo was suggesting.Every village engaged in re
"So… I think we should continue using them in future battles," Retsu said, summoning the courage to make his case.
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, his expression unreadable. "Are you refusing to return them?"
The Uchiha remained silent, their faces betraying their reluctance to part with the weapons.
"I never said these were yours to keep," Orochimaru stated firmly.
The Uchiha looked awkward, their silence confirming Orochimaru's suspicion.
"I understand that you've grown attached to them," Orochimaru said, his voice softening slightly. "But this is not a negotiation."
He paused, letting his words sink in.
"I have no intention of mass-producing these weapons or distributing them widely. Once these tools fall into the enemy's hands, they will eventually be replicated. You know as well as I do how quickly shinobi can reverse-engineer something once they get their hands on it. If that happens, we'll be the ones facing the threat of these weapons."
"But…," Retsu began, but Orochimaru cut him off.
"No buts. This is an order."