Drugs

The next day.

Neji arrived at the Uchiha Clan Compound looking dejected, his eyes full of exhaustion.

He had spent the entire night dreaming and had not slept well at all.

Because Senyo had given instructions beforehand, the clan members quickly brought him to Orochimaru's Laboratory.

There, Neji met Orochimaru, who had not seen sunlight in years.

"Lord Orochimaru."

Neji bowed to Orochimaru.

Orochimaru looked Neji over from head to toe and nodded repeatedly.

"Not bad. At your age, your talent is considered decent."

"Come with me."

Though Orochimaru's tone was calm, Neji could not shake the unease in his heart.

But now that things had come to this, he could only follow Orochimaru farther inside.

Since he had come here, Orochimaru naturally conducted his usual data collection.

Blood was drawn, Chakra data was entered, his eyes were examined—it was a whole series of procedures much like a physical examination.

Throughout the process, Neji was like a puppet that had lost all autonomy, silently obeying every command Orochimaru gave.

Whatever Orochimaru told him to do, he did without hesitation. He was completely obedient.

Once all the examinations were complete, Orochimaru took a pill from his robes, held it out before Neji, and said flatly,

"Eat it."

Without even thinking, Neji took the pill and swallowed it in one gulp. His movements were swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

Orochimaru nodded and led Neji underground, then pointed at a room.

"Next is the reproductive experiment. I will send a woman in for you. You know what to do, right?"

Neji nodded numbly. At his age, of course he understood such things.

After giving his instructions, Orochimaru left.

Neji opened the door. The room was clean and tidy. Aside from the large bed and bedding, there was also a kettle, cups,