Therefore, regardless of what he truly thought in his heart, he at least had to make his superficial courtesy flawless and impeccable. Thus, for a time everyone enjoyed themselves thoroughly and felt completely satisfied, save for Orochimaru, who gradually figured out the reason and wore a rather unpleasant expression—though nobody cared.
Time slipped quietly away, and a moment later, Uchiha Chi and Orochimaru were led directly before the White Snake Sage by the Three Snake Princesses.
Witnessing this scene, Orochimaru, who had long been mentally prepared, still couldn't help sighing inwardly: "Truly, different people have different fates! Recalling back then when I came here in person to undergo the trial, not only did I fail to enjoy such generous treatment, but I also encountered all sorts of hardships, obstacles, and every manner of difficulty."
Chapter 375