So they were already willed to Kuja. That made Kadaj feel significantly better. There probably hadn't been any change in Orochimaru's will; he'd died an ally of Kuja's, he'd had no reason to change it.

"Some might struggle more than others," Kadaj said, quietly, thinking of Kimimaro again, but he shook his head, and shook the thought off. "At least they're landing on their feet if they get you," he said, with a faint smile. "I'd take them, if they weren't willed to anyone, but I don't think they're going to be my number one fans right now."

He sighed gently, feeling better to know that Tayuya would be all right, even if he wasn't here to argue for her.