Wishing for Immortality

Orochimaru's Lab.

"The reason Shamu used Kimimaro's body for his resurrection was because Shamu himself had already attained Kekkei Mōra. His lifespan was practically infinite. He would neither age nor die."

"Of everyone, only Kimimaro was the most likely to reach that realm the fastest."

"Only a body that has reached the same realm can bear Shamu's soul."

"However, you carry a large amount of Shamu's cells and blood within you."

"That greatly lowers the requirements, allowing you to bear Shamu's soul before reaching Kekkei Mōra."

Kimimaro asked anxiously, "Lord Orochimaru, how long until Lord Shamu can be resurrected?"

Orochimaru was a researcher, so he simply calculated the data directly.

"Your normal bodily consumption is already immense. Given the current circumstances, it will take fifty years."

"Fifty years!?" Kimimaro and Haku were both stunned. It would actually take that long.

"Is there any way to shorten the time, Lord Orochimaru?"

Naturally, Kimimaro and Haku wanted to see Shamu sooner.

Orochimaru smiled confidently. "Don't worry. All we need now is to increase Kimimaro's strength."

"The faster Kimimaro grows stronger, the sooner Shamu can be resurrected."

As he spoke, he took out the Sage Core Shamu had left behind after his death.

"This is what Shamu left behind. We'll implant it into Kimimaro's body first. According to my calculations, it should be highly compatible with him."

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."

Kimimaro naturally went along with it and obediently lay down on the medical bed.

Haku, meanwhile, looked somewhat absent-minded.

Lord Shamu will neither age nor die. Then how long can I stay by his side?

"Shhh..." Orochimaru tried placing the round Sage Core into the center of Kimimaro's forehead.

Under Orochimaru's monitoring, the Sage Core connected with Kimimaro without any rejection whatsoever.

A great amount of Natural Energy began flowing into Kimimaro's body