Jiraiya stepped into a laboratory and immediately saw a group of busy researchers carrying out different research projects.
The laboratory was filled with all manner of experimental equipment and samples. In the center of the room stood an enormous cultivation tank containing a strange creature.
The creature's body was an eerie black, with tentacles growing from it, making it look exceptionally bizarre. Just one glance was enough to send a chill down one's spine.
Jiraiya stood silently in the laboratory. His gaze was initially curious, but it gradually turned to shock. His eyes remained fixed on the massive cultivation tank holding the strange creature, and his body leaned slightly back, as though he wanted to get away from the disturbing sight.
His mouth parted slightly as he exhaled a breath of cold air. At some point, fine beads of sweat had appeared on his forehead. His hands clenched into fists unconsciously, his palms drenched with sweat.
The researchers were all focused on their experiments. No one paid Jiraiya any attention, allowing him to stare at their newest experimental result.
At that moment, someone entered the laboratory and asked Jiraiya, "What are you doing here? I don't remember anyone like you working in this laboratory."
Jiraiya hurriedly answered vaguely, "Ah, I was drawn here by your experiments. I was just curious."
The man's eyes lit up at once, and he began enthusiastically explaining his research to Jiraiya. "We're researching the conversion of dark chakra entities into weapons of war..."
After finishing, he sincerely invited Jiraiya to join his laboratory. "So... would you consider joining us?"
It was no wonder the man was so excited. Their laboratory was desperately short on staff, and there were very few people who enjoyed this kind of research. Naturally, he could not let such an opportunity