The reason Shinji turned a blind eye to Toneri Otsutsuki's attack on the Hyuga clan, and even indulged Toneri in taking Hiashi Hyuga's Byakugan, was simple: to counter the Hegemon who had already infiltrated the Ninja World.
When facing the Hegemon, the Otsutsuki branch family on the moon was not his enemy.
On the contrary, Toneri Otsutsuki, who possessed Hamura Otsutsuki's complete inheritance and the 'Giant Tenseigan' condensed from the Byakugan of all branch family members, was a powerful potential ally for Shinji.
As his strength increased, Shinji's understanding of the nature of Chakra deepened.
He knew very well that the 'Giant Tenseigan' on the moon possessed its own will. If he had enough time, he might be able to use the Tenseigan he cultivated to slowly steal Toneri's authority over the 'Giant Tenseigan' and claim that supreme treasure of the Otsutsuki clan for himself.
But he didn't have that time now.
So preventing Toneri from fusing with the Tenseigan at this moment would actually weaken the overall strength of the Ninja World.
As for how to join forces with Toneri, that was a matter for later.
However, Shinji firmly believed that although Toneri was obsessed with the ancestral wish distorted by the branch family and obsessed with purifying the Ninja World, once the Hegemon began a full-scale invasion, he would definitely not turn a blind eye to it!
Without lingering at the Konoha Hospital, Shinji returned to the Military Police Force Building.
Danzo was still chained by iron chains inscribed with sealing formulas under the large tree created by his rampant 'Wood Release' in front of the Military Police Force Building.
Because the villagers hiding in the shelters had begun to return to the village one after another, and with Shinji in power, all affairs in the village required his decision, the Military Police Force Building had become a temporary center of power. Many Hidden Leaf ninjas came and went, so Danzo chained under the tree became a sight for people to visit, point at, and discuss.
Passing by Danzo, Shinji glanced at him, then walked into the Military Police Force Building under Danzo's angry gaze.
Seeing Shinji enter, the four Anbu guarding the door nodded in salute.
Shinji returned the salute.
Due to limited manpower, Shinji had to temporarily draft some Anbu to be responsible for the perimeter security of the Military Police Force Building.
As for the core area inside the building, it was guarded by Karin, Mumei, and Sasuke.
Arriving in front of the cells detaining Orochimaru's group, Shinji looked at the members of Orochimaru's group detained in different cells while asking Sasuke, who was guarding here: "Are they behaving?"
Sasuke replied: "Mhm, no tricks."
Being assigned this task of guarding Orochimaru's group by Shinji made Sasuke feel that he was heavily relied upon by Shinji. So despite being seriously injured in the previous battle, he still kept his spirits up, maintaining the state of three-tomoe Sharingan, guarding Orochimaru's group conscientiously.
Shinji said: "If you are tired, you can ask Mumei to take your shift."
Sasuke shook his head: "No need, I can still hold on."
Shinji said no more and walked directly into the cell detaining Orochimaru.
In the cell, Orochimaru's eyes were sunken, looking extremely exhausted.
To the outside world, he was just caught in a genjutsu, neither consumed by fighting nor suffering substantial damage.
But only Orochimaru knew what suffering he endured in Mumei's 'Tsukuyomi' world.
A full ten days and nights of 'Amaterasu' burning his body. If it were anyone else, even an elite Jonin like Kakashi, their spirit would probably have collapsed.
Shinji glanced at Orochimaru and smiled: "As expected of one of the 'Konoha Sannin', your willpower is indeed extraordinary!"
This was not Shinji teasing. The fact that Orochimaru could still maintain his sanity did surprise and impress him somewhat. One must know that people hit by 'Tsukuyomi' in the original timeline usually couldn't even get out of bed without a month or so of recuperation.
Orochimaru looked at Shinji coldly, his eyes full of killing intent.
At the moment when he breached Konoha, defeated the Third Hokage, and his life reached its peak, he inexplicably fell into the hands of a group of Uchiha brats. Such a blow was somewhat unbearable even for someone like him who was used to the ups and downs of life.
Shinji put away his smile: "Speak, who instigated you to attack Konoha? What was your purpose in attacking Konoha?"
Orochimaru said: "Do you think I will tell you?"
Shinji didn't follow Orochimaru's rhythm but deliberately asked: "Akatsuki organization? What did they promise you?"
"Hmph!"
Orochimaru responded with a cold snort.
Shinji stared at Orochimaru, pondered for a while, and then said: "The three 'Impure World Reincarnation' bodies of the First, Second, and Fourth Hokage are indeed a considerable force. It's just that there are some problems with the sacrifices, unable to display the true level of the three Hokage, especially the First..."
Hearing Shinji talking to himself, Orochimaru frowned slightly, not knowing what Shinji wanted to do.
Shinji rested his chin on his hand and continued: "If the sacrifices can be changed, the 'Impure World Reincarnation' bodies of the three Hokage should be able to display stronger combat power. Oh, right, now there are four Hokage. The Third Hokage who died in battle can also be 'Impure World Reincarnation' resurrected to increase combat power!"
The Third Hokage was the 'Professor of Ninjutsu'. His combat power at his peak should not be inferior to the Second and Fourth Hokage.
It was only because of old age and severe decline in physical strength and chakra volume that his strength declined seriously.
But if it was the 'Impure World Reincarnation' state with almost unlimited physical strength and chakra volume, the Third Hokage could regain his peak strength.
However, Shinji had learned from the Anbu that the 'Dead Demon Consuming Seal' used by the Third Hokage did not use the common Reaper Mask. So to release the Third Hokage's soul from the Reaper's belly, he probably needed to find the Reaper Mask hidden by the Third Hokage.
Fortunately, Shinji had now fully taken over the village, and there were survivors among the Anbu directly under the Third Hokage, so finding the Reaper Mask hidden by the Third Hokage shouldn't be difficult.
Listening to this, Orochimaru frowned even tighter and couldn't help saying: "What are you trying to say? Want to recruit me? A brat like you is not qualified, let Tsunade come!"
Orochimaru actually didn't panic.
Because he had an agreement with Obito and also saw that Obito needed the power of 'Madara Uchiha'. So he believed that as long as he delayed for a while and let Obito know that he was caught in Konoha, Obito would definitely find a way to rescue him.
Otherwise, without the tool 'Madara Uchiha', with Obito's current strength, he might not be able to snatch back the Rinnegan and Ten-Tails from Nagato.
Shinji stood up with a smile: "You know nothing of the Uchiha's power! To recruit you, why do I need your consent?"