"More money? What do you want!"
Neji calculated silently. It was already the eve of the Chunin Exams. Before long, Orochimaru should be moving to assassinate the Fourth Kazekage.
Orochimaru moistened his lips and said hoarsely, "Information. Research materials related to genetic theory."
Oh! So that was what he was after. Neji smiled faintly behind his mask. He had expected as much.
"No problem!"
Having received his agreement, Orochimaru revealed a slight smile, though it quickly faded. Narrowing his eyes slightly, he asked, "How does Your Excellency intend to conduct this transaction?"
"It's simple. Press the button behind the one-eyed device and place the items on it. Of course, if you're worried, you can provide the method of trade."
The other party's faintly teasing tone made Orochimaru smile.
"I trust Your Excellency's sincerity. After all, my things aren't so easy to take."
"Likewise!"
The two silently warned each other that the trade had better go smoothly. Otherwise, both had ways to make the other uncomfortable. Neji, however, did not care in the slightest.
Orochimaru raised a hand slightly in signal, and Kabuto emerged from the shadows. It did not take long.
A portion of First Generation Cells and a scroll were handed to Orochimaru. He displayed the items before the projection.
The cells of the First Hokage, along with a scroll bearing the words Spirit Transformation Jutsu on its cover, entered Neji's sight.
Hopefully, they had not pulled any little tricks. He could not be bothered to outwit this bunch of old schemers.
With a flash of his hand, two hormones and a scroll labeled Genetic Theory were displayed as well.
He had prepared these things long ago. Orochimaru simply had never contacted him, so they had been lying quietly in his inventory for quite some time.
He reached out