After slightly controlling the raging Chakra within Kimimaro's body, Orochimaru looked at the gradually stabilizing electrocardiogram, then at the bloodless Kimimaro.
"Give me those Byakugan!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a staff member handed Orochimaru a glass container.
The nutrient solution in the glass container was soaking a pair of perfectly intact Byakugan, which looked somewhat eerie.
These Byakugan were obtained by Orochimaru when Toneri visited the Ninja World last time.
Although he wasn't a pure-blooded Ōtsutsuki, Toneri's Toneri was a descendant of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, and his bloodline purity was in no way inferior to that of the Hyuga Clan.
Orochimaru skillfully sliced Kimimaro's eyelids with a scalpel and quickly removed his eyeballs.
He then replaced the Byakugan with the other one, cleaned the medicine board, and bandaged it up.
After finishing these tasks, Orochimaru carefully sensed the Chakra within Kimimaro's body and discovered that Hashirama Cells only completely calmed down after he switched to the Byakugan.
The Byakugan seemed to emanate a peculiar Chakra, neutralizing the Hashirama Cells.
"Good, the surgery was a success!"
Orochimaru finally relaxed completely!
It was only by fusing Hashirama Cells, Uzumaki Clan cells, and Hyuga's eyes that the Kaguya Cells within Kimimaro's body were completely suppressed.
With these enhancements to his physique, even if Kimimaro uses the Shikotsumyaku in the future, the side effects will be within his tolerance.
One must be strong enough to withstand attacks. If one's physique is strong enough, then the Shikotsumyaku is just an ordinary attack for the Kaguya Clan.
Orochimaru waved his hand, dismissing the staff in the ward, and then sat down by the bedside.
He wants to observe for a while longer to avoid any unforeseen circumstances.
The other doctors didn't dare go far after they left; they all waited outside the ward, ready to be called upon at any time.
And so, Orochimaru stayed by his side in the hospital room all night.
Fortunately, Kimimaro's condition has gradually stabilized, and although there have been some minor setbacks, they have not caused any serious harm.
"Keep an eye on things, and contact me immediately if anything unexpected happens!"
After giving instructions to the doctor in charge of his care, Orochimaru left the Northern Land Hospital.
As soon as he returned to his office, Pakura pushed the door open and came in.
"How's it going? Is Kimimaro's situation progressing smoothly?"
Seeing that Orochimaru looked somewhat tired, Pakura asked with concern, putting down the documents in his hand and coming up behind Orochimaru.
Feeling her soft, boneless hands pressing on his shoulders, Orochimaru's face showed a hint of enjoyment.
"The surgery was a success, Kimimaro's willpower is very strong!"
Although it took some mental and physical effort, it also put an end to a matter on my mind.
I believe that Kimimaro's potential after his recovery will be much greater than in the original storyline.
He and Haku are considered to have the highest talent among the younger generation. If they can grow up smoothly, their future achievements will not be inferior to Kakashi's.
"When I came here, there were already a few kids waiting downstairs. They wanted me to ask if you could go see Kimimaro now!"
Pakura gently pressed Orochimaru's temples and whispered in his ear, his breath sweet as orchids.
She was referring to Bai and Fu, who usually trained together and had a good relationship with Kimimaro.
I don't know where they found out he had surgery these past two days, but they all came over to ask him about it.
"Let's wait two more days! We'll let them visit after Kimimaro's condition stabilizes!"
Pakura nodded, and was about to go out to inform the people downstairs when Orochimaru grabbed him.
Before she could react, Orochimaru pulled her into his arms.
"Let them wait, there are more important things to do now!"
Pakura was already used to this situation. He glared at Orochimaru with annoyance and then bent down.
Smoothing Pakura's hair, Orochimaru gently pressed down on her head.
He remembered a famous saying from a doctor in his past life, "A person must rely on themselves!"
But some things are better left to others to do.
Pakura taught Orochimaru what a gentle embrace was, and Orochimaru also taught her that "grasp" is a verb.
Men prefer women they can't quite control, while women similarly prefer men they can't quite control.
If using your hands isn't enough, you still have your feet. Using both hands and feet will definitely give Orochimaru a run for his money.
The two of them worked up a good sweat in the office, and Orochimaru's tense mind, which had been on edge for the past two days, was finally relieved.
The clouds dispersed, the rain stopped, and the sky cleared. Orochimaru lit a cigarette with a "click".
Watching Pakura clean his stomach, he exhaled a puff of smoke with a smile.
Pakura glared at him resentfully and pinched his arm hard.
"Ouch... it hurts...!"
Orochimaru, at the opportune moment, bared his teeth in a snarling expression, and at that moment, a line from a song suddenly came to mind:
"I'll ignore your performance and force someone who loves you to put on an impromptu show."
Orochimaru only shows his understanding side when he is with people he is close to.
The two flirted and teased each other in the office for a while before finally stopping.
"I'm heading back now. Take a look at those documents when you have time!"
After straightening her clothes, Pakura resumed her aloof demeanor, making it seem to anyone who didn't know her that she was as cool as ever.
Not long after Pakura left, a group of teenagers came to the office again.
"Hello, teacher..."
The boys, led by Bai, lined up in front of the desk.
These are all Orochimaru's disciples, including Haku, Fu, and Ajisai, as well as Jūgo, who was recently brought back by Kimimaro.
When Orochimaru saw them, a smile returned to his face.
"I know what you want to ask. Kimimaro is very weak right now and needs to rest. You can visit him in a couple of days!"
Kimimaro has been missing for some time now, and they can't even get into the hospital because they're not in any good condition. That's why they came to find Orochimaru.
Upon hearing this, the expressions on the faces of the group visibly relaxed considerably.
The need for rest means the surgery was successful; it's just a matter of waiting a couple more days, which will be over in the blink of an eye.
"Teacher, will Kimimaro's strength be affected after he recovers?"
Bai, who had been training with him, asked with concern, "If we're talking about someone whose strength is currently on par with his, it's only Kimimaro."
If the two fought freely, it would be difficult to determine the winner, but following Orochimaru's instructions, Kimimaro intentionally controlled the number of times he used the Shikotsumyaku.
Haku hasn't had a proper fight in a long time. Guren, Guren, Anko, and the others all have their own things to do, so they Zabuza n't accompany him to train Tenten.
"Hmph... You still need to work harder. I reckon his strength will increase dramatically after he recovers!"
Orochimaru smiled and said to him, "Although Haku has great talent, if he doesn't have any extraordinary encounters, he'll probably only ever reach Kakashi's level."
Although he has Itachi's intellect, his own physical attributes are limited. Without any special advantages, it would be difficult for him to catch up with Kimimaro, who has been significantly strengthened!
Upon hearing Orochimaru's words, Haku showed no envy or jealousy; instead, he looked on with anticipation.
"You lot mustn't let your guard down either! Otherwise, if you cause trouble later, don't ever mention that you're my disciples!"