After carefully discussing the operation plan, they decided to act at night, using the darkness as cover to infiltrate Orochimaru's base. They split into several groups and approached the base from different directions, ensuring the operation's surprise and success.
Night fell, and the stars shone brilliantly.
Yi Majing and the others wore specially made black combat uniforms, moving through the night like ghosts. Their movements were swift and agile, with each of them displaying exceptional physical ability and combat skill.
Before long, they arrived near Orochimaru's base.
The base was hidden within the Death Forest, a dense woodland surrounded by traps and security installations.
However, these obstacles were far from enough to stop Yi Majing and the others.
They carefully avoided the traps and infiltrated the interior of the base.
This was a massive underground facility. The lighting was dim, and the air was permeated with an indescribably eerie atmosphere.
They advanced quietly, searching for the Hashirama Cells.
Naturally, Orochimaru had defensive forces at the base containing the Hashirama Cells, but they were utterly beneath Chang Wei and the others.
They were dealt with without Chang Wei even needing to make a move.
At the deepest part of the base, they discovered a hidden laboratory. It had been designed to be exceptionally concealed, accessible only after passing through a series of complicated corridors and access-control systems.
They patiently cracked each security lock, avoided the traps, and finally entered the laboratory successfully.
The moment they entered the laboratory, their eyes were drawn to a huge glass jar.
Inside the jar was an object glowing faintly. It was the Hashirama Cells they had been searching for all along.
They had been placed in a jar filled with nutrient solution to maintain their vitality. The jar's design was extremely precise, able to preserve