He closely followed Tajikarao and Uchiha Chi, arriving together at the mysterious and eerie snake den. Here, Orochimaru silently concealed his presence, secretly and closely observing Uchiha Chi's every subsequent move, hoping to gain more valuable experience regarding Sage Mode from him, though any other gains would certainly be welcome as well.
After leading Uchiha Chi smoothly into the snake den, Tajikarao glanced around quickly to find a suitable spot, then used her authority to briskly clear out an open area.
Next, Tajikarao motioned for Uchiha Chi to sit down right there on the spot, gently instructing him, "Just sit down and settle in here. If you need anything, call me—I'll be right here." With that, she slowly stepped back, moving off to the side to converse in low tones with Orochimaru, who remained hidden in the shadows.
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