At this moment, Orochimaru spoke up, "My lord, I have a request. The Laboratory is short-staffed. Shizune usually helps Tsunade, and I need some assistants as well."
Charlotte was also a bit troubled when she heard that Orochimaru needed an assistant. After all, Orochimaru's best assistant was Yakushi Kabuto, but he had already been sent to S.H.I.E.L.D..
The remaining members of the Otogakure all established their Otogakure elsewhere.
Charlotte pondered for a moment, secretly thinking: Should I have Orochimaru defect as well?
At that time, characters like Suigetsu, Karin, and Jugo could be recruited and assigned to the other side.
After thinking it over, Charlotte felt that this was something worth planning.
"As for ninjas, there aren't many who can help you with experiments. If you see anyone you like at the base, you can ask them."
"There are some researchers on this planet too, are you interested?"
Upon hearing that the planet only had ordinary people, Orochimaru shook his head. "Ordinary people are out of the question. I'll use my Shadow Clone to cover for them first. If that doesn't work, I'll have to ask Tsunade and Shizune for help."
Orochimaru looked down on all the people in the base, except for Tsunade and Shizune, whom he thought could be of help.
"Okay, let's leave it at that for now. I'll arrange for you to find a suitable candidate."
Charlotte then went to the experimental table next to her and with a wave of her hand, a Crystal Skull appeared on the Laboratory table.
"I've come here today with something else for you, which I think you'll find quite interesting."
Orochimaru looked at the skeleton on the experimental table with a curious expression. The entire skeleton's bones were the color of Crystal, and its head appeared unusually large. This was clearly not the skeleton of a normal human.
Orochimaru stuck out his tongue and licked his lips, then asked, "What race is this?"
Charlotte shook her head. "I don't know what race he is, I only know he's an alien."
"And he is not dead."
Orochimaru asked in surprise, "He's not dead?"
"Yes, he's not dead."
"This skeleton is just one part of an alien skeleton; there are thirteen such skeletons in total."
"Once all thirteen skeletons are gathered together, they will merge and come back to life."
"And this thing has existed for at least several thousand years, so you could say it has a very long lifespan."
Upon hearing Lord Charlotte's account, Orochimaru's eyes were filled with inquisitive interest; these aliens were truly fascinating.
"Sir, what about the other bones..."
Charlotte waved her hand, and thirteen Crystal Skull appeared in Orochimaru's Laboratory.
Orochimaru immediately began to examine the Crystal Skull that appeared, and soon he had inspected all thirteen skulls.
When Orochimaru touched the brains of these Crystal Skull, he sensed a will trying to enter his mind, but it was blocked from entering.
Even if Orochimaru were intact, or even if his soul were compromised and his willpower weakened, he wouldn't be able to be invaded by an alien Orochimaru.
"This guy is still alive."
Sensing the opponent's weak willpower, Orochimaru, emboldened by his skill, directly relaxed his mental defenses.
He soon heard the words from the other party, and the meaning behind them.
"If you find my other skull and return it to me, I will grant you one wish in gratitude, any wish."
Upon hearing Orochimaru's words, Charlotte asked, "How did you manage to communicate with them?"
Orochimaru nodded. "It's definitely not dead. It even tried to force its way into my mind and communicate with me, but it was too weak. If I hadn't actively opened my brain's defenses, I probably wouldn't have been able to hear what it was trying to convey."
"But this guy is really arrogant. With such a weak will, he dares to say he can grant me any wish."
Charlotte scoffed, "Just a slightly capable alien."
"However, when his thirteen bodies merge into one, his strength will indeed increase greatly, but I don't know the exact extent of that increase."
As they spoke, Charlotte took out a Sealing Scroll and handed it to Orochimaru.
"Its last head is sealed inside, and I'm giving it to you as well."
"I trust you can handle the situation yourself. But if you finish studying the bones and then want to study the alien's true form, be absolutely certain of your actions."
"Although I don't know how strong this guy is, it's always good to be on the safe side."
Orochimaru took the Sealing Scroll from Charlotte and promised, "Don't worry, Lord Charlotte, this guy is in my hands and won't be able to cause any trouble."
Charlotte nodded and then left Orochimaru's Laboratory.
Orochimaru looked at the Crystal Skull scattered on the ground, licked his lips, and muttered to himself, "Aliens, this world is truly interesting."
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S.H.I.E.L.D..
In Nick Fury's office.
By this time, Black Widow Natasha had completed her mission and returned to S.H.I.E.L.D.. to report.
Nick Fury looked at Natasha and asked, "What have you gained while you were with the Kirigakure Village?"
Natasha began, "During this time, through my interactions with the three from Kirigakure, I've gained a considerable understanding of Kirigakure."
"Kirigakure belongs to the Land of Water, a country surrounded by the sea. Based on the information I've obtained, I suspect that the other party is not from Earth."
Upon hearing Natasha's words, Nick Fury glanced at her and then asked, "Have you told anyone else about your guess?"
"Sir, there isn't any!"
Nick Fury stared at Natasha for a full three seconds, then pulled out a file and said, "Take a look for yourself."
Natasha took the document and began to read it.
This document contains nothing other than the fact that the Ninja World is another world, and it also analyzes the possibility that the populations of the various countries in the Ninja World may have migrated from Earth.
It also states that Earth is connected to the Ninja World, and there are many Teleportation Array that allow Formation between the two. Furthermore, it states that Charlotte Doyle is suspected to be a descendant of a high-ranking Konoha in the Land of Fire, and that he was stranded on Earth before being found.
Looking at the intelligence data, Natasha's eyes widened, and she asked incredulously, "Director, are they Earthlings or aliens?"
Nick Fury paused for a few seconds, then said, "Based on the medical examinations and social security procedures Charlotte Doyle underwent during her adoption, it is clear that she is a human."
"Based on our deduction, Charlotte is from the Ninja World. Therefore, since the people of the Ninja World and Earth share the same origin, they should both be Earthlings."