Neutrality offers little benefit here. Liewen and the Fog God each offer their own boons, beyond those of safety in these pockets of claimed territory. [ Sasuke doesn't actually sound defensive, much as he still has that cutting edge of anger in the back of his throat. ] We had discussed mutual infiltration, you and I, when you were last here. [ It's easier now for Sasuke to say you, since Itachi has not rejected the idea. ] The opportunity to do so naturally did not present itself. [ Until. ] I trust neither of them, but I now trust Liewen less.