Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-24824148-20140530171031/@comment-24306779-20140531121318

Orochimaru clearly admits both his and Kabuto's vision of the world were flawed and shows interest in Sasuke's way of thinking, which totally differs from his own even though they were master and student. By stating this he renounces his former lifestyle, realizing that it can't bring him what he wants to, and decides to support Sasuke while witnessing his inner development.