( he trusts no one, and hasn't since shisui died. it's never prevented him from working with others, alongside kisame and madara and the rest. )
I don't believe it matters because we are here to perform a function, and it has promised a reward in return for that performance. The nature of our relationship with the orbs is purely transactional. We neither need to like nor trust them. In fact, it is likely best that we do not, because if they — as an entity — betray us once they are whole, having any amount of trust in them may be a barrier to preparing for that betrayal.
( he does not say it in a way that suggests he judges her for doing the opposite. he and clara are from very different worlds, ideologically speaking. he tilts his head. )
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I don't believe it matters because we are here to perform a function, and it has promised a reward in return for that performance. The nature of our relationship with the orbs is purely transactional. We neither need to like nor trust them. In fact, it is likely best that we do not, because if they — as an entity — betray us once they are whole, having any amount of trust in them may be a barrier to preparing for that betrayal.
( he does not say it in a way that suggests he judges her for doing the opposite. he and clara are from very different worlds, ideologically speaking. he tilts his head. )
Why would it matter to you?