Within the Empire, everyone had already returned to their humble demeanor.
"Emperor, Lord Orochimaru..."
"The Cross-Dimensional Channel has been completely perfected!"
Uchiha Senju nodded in satisfaction.
"You've worked hard during this time."
"Now that the Cross-Dimensional Channel has been completed, you may take a week's paid leave."
A sharp glint appeared in Orochimaru and Yakushi Kabuto's eyes.
Rest?
Resting was impossible!
"Um... Emperor, if I choose not to rest, can my salary be doubled during this period?"
The word "salary" had also come from the Emperor. In truth, it should have been called a commission or wages, but the Emperor always liked to use "salary" to refer to it.
As time passed, people gradually grew accustomed to this term and began following the Emperor's usage.
Thus, "salary" became a term everyone used.
However, for these people, the so-called "salary" was not limited to money.
For people like Orochimaru and Yakushi Kabuto, money held almost no appeal.
They were all extraordinarily talented and capable individuals, and ordinary money could not move their hearts.
Therefore, the "salary" they pursued was reflected more in other areas.
They cared more about intangible rewards such as power, status, knowledge, and skills.
Only these things could truly satisfy their inner desires and ambitions.
So when the Emperor mentioned "salary," they accepted without hesitation, because they knew that something even more precious lay hidden behind it.
Their treatment was naturally excellent as well. In addition to their salary, Senju would give them tempting promises, including special permissions and resources.
For example, Kaguya would give them several drops of precious blood every month.
Although they belonged to the Otsutsuki Clan, they were ultimately still human, and their bodily structures shared many similarities.
This blood was incredibly valuable for researching the mysteries of the human body.
In addition, they