Kimimaro and Tayuya in “Unfinished Business”

Tayuya, I could end your life right now if I wished to. The reason why I've spared you is because you have a duty that you must complete. And my duty is to deliver that coffin to Lord Orochimaru intact.

But I thought you said it was too late for that.

You weren't listening. I told you that's the body that Lord Orochimaru desires more than anything else.

It's his next vessel isn't it?

Exactly Tayuya. And delivering it to him is the only thing that I can do to please him. As for those two pieces of garbage, I leave them to you.