Chapter 148 Orochimaru is ready to make a move
Land of Rice Fields, Otogakure underground base.
The air is filled with the pungent smell of disinfectant and certain chemical reagents all year round, mixed with a cold humidity.
The pale light illuminated the cold metal instruments and the huge glass culture tank. The tank was soaked with twisted biological tissues, slowly sinking and sinking in the green nutrient solution.
The huge display screen on the wall flows with waterfall-like data flow and emits a low hum.
Orochimaru faced away from the entrance and stood in front of a huge experimental table.
There were complex instruments and several strangely colored tissue samples placed on the table.
He was wearing a plain white loose kimono with a black lining, and a purple Shimenawa tied around his waist. His golden snake eyes shone with an inhuman cold light in the dim light, and his pale fingers were gently brushing the edge of a petri dish.
The space distorted silently.
Orochimaru's movements did not pause at all, as if he had expected it.
"You're here." A hoarse but feminine voice sounded, and he slowly turned around, his narrow golden vertical pupils accurately locking the figure that suddenly appeared in the center of the room.
Orochimaru looked at the black Hokage Cloak: "Pet, this Hokage Cloak suits you very well."
Menma did not answer his greetings. His eyes under the white Three-Eyed Fox Mask swept across the uncomfortable surroundings and finally landed on Orochimaru.
He raised his hand, and a fist-sized glass container sealed with special runes was casually thrown towards Orochimaru.
The container drew an arc in the air, containing several small pieces of cell tissue soaked in light blue liquid.
Orochimaru's golden pupils shrank suddenly the moment the container flew over, like a poisonous snake before preying!
His pale and slender right hand stretched out like lightning, transformed into a long snake, and caught it steadily.
The cold touch coming from the fingertips, and the cold and powerful vitality unique to the Uchiha Clan contained in the container,
This scientist who pursued power and immortality felt an uncontrollable tremor in the depths of his soul.
"Uh--" A contented, almost moaning sigh escaped from Orochimaru's throat.
He carefully held the container and raised it to his eyes, his golden vertical pupils almost touching the glass wall, staring greedily at the precious pieces of tissue inside, as if he was appreciating the most perfect work of art in the world.
Orochimaru's mouth corners rose uncontrollably, drawing out an evil and fanatical arc.
Joy! This is the pure joy of discovering a priceless treasure! The power of Uchiha, the mystery of Sharingan, is a big step closer to him!
Although he has been able to clone Single Tomoe Sharingan, those eyes always feel like they are missing a soul.
Only this purely natural cell tissue of the Uchiha people has pure power!
However, this ecstasy only lasted less than two seconds.
"I need Yakushi Kabuto's information. Danzo's "root" is in Land of Stars's infiltration plan." Menma's cold voice was like quenching ice water, instantly extinguishing the enthusiasm on Orochimaru's face.
Orochimaru The smile on the corner of his mouth froze for an instant, then shrunk and disappeared little by little.
He slowly raised his head and moved his eyes from the container in his hand to Menma's mask. His golden vertical pupils narrowed slightly, and his eyes became extremely complicated.
The joy receded like the tide, and was replaced by a cold and unpleasant feeling that had been abruptly interrupted, like a poisonous snake being disturbed from feeding.
Yakushi Kabuto, the child who showed amazing talent when he was Konoha Orphanage, was regarded by him as his right-hand man in the future!
Actually, the "Asura" in front of me got it first?
The person he Orochimaru liked was intercepted again!
A strong anger, mixed with frustrated possessiveness and being slighted, quietly grew.
The seedlings he carefully selected are just like the precious specimens in his laboratory and cannot be tampered with by others!
What made him even more shocked was that "Asura" specifically named Yakushi Kabuto and asked for Danzo's conspiracy.
What does this mean?
This means that this "ninja from the future" must know the future achievements of Yakushi Kabuto!
What amazing heights can that seemingly frail boy reach in the future?
To be so valued by "Asura from the future" that he even came to ask for information in person-"
This in itself proves that Yakushi Kabuto's potential far exceeds his previous estimates!
This realization made Orochimaru even more unhappy, as if his rare treasures had been appraised and bought in advance.
"Hehehe" Orochimaru let out a low and unclear laugh. The laughter echoed in the cold underground laboratory, with a snake-like hissing sound.
His fingers holding the Uchiha cell container tightened slightly, and his knuckles turned a little white.
"I really have good eyesight." The temperature in Orochimaru's tone dropped to freezing point. "Kabuto-kun is indeed an interesting child. As for Danzo that old dog in the gutter, he changed the topic and forced to suppress the surging emotions in his heart. His golden snake eyes flashed with calculation: "I will compile a detailed record of his little actions for you."
For the sake of the Uchiha cells in my hands, and for the greater benefits in the future, this discomfort and loss can be tolerated for the time being.
He carefully placed the container containing the cells in the safest position on the experimental table, and then continued slowly, "Speaking of experiments, you must know something about the child Kimimaro you took away last time, right?"
Orochimaru licked his thin lips, and the enthusiasm for the unknown realm rekindled in his eyes: "His "disease" originated from blood,
It's really fascinating, but also regrettable. I also collected a few Kaguya Clan children last time. But unfortunately, I couldn't withstand the initial stimulation of fusion, so they all failed."
He spread his pale hands, and his tone contained a hint of deliberate regret, but his eyes were fixed on Asura's white Three-Eyed Fox Mask.
"The equipment of the joint laboratory established by Guren in Star City should be quite complete." Orochimaru's golden vertical pupils flashed with unmistakable expectation.
"I want to go there and conduct some more in-depth observations and research on Kimimaro. Perhaps, together, we can find a way to suppress or even reverse his miserable fate?" His voice was alluring and seductive.
"After all, it would be a pity that such precious Kekkei Genkai and physique should just die, wouldn't it?"
Menma listened quietly, the mask blocking all expressions.
Orochimaru's joy and displeasure, greed and calculation, in his eyes are like open pages of a book, visible at a glance.
For Kimimaro, he really needs Orochimaru's scientific research capabilities. Although the transplanted Byakugan temporarily suppresses the Yang Release Chakra imbalance in Kimimaro's body, if Orochimaru participates, he should be able to find a better research direction.
And after obtaining Chimera Technique, Menma also wanted to see what effect it would have if used after implanting White Zetsu Cells and Hashirama Cells. The addition of Orochimaru would make the research more effective with half the effort.
"Okay." Menma's voice remained calm.
Orochimaru's eyes flashed, and the corner of his mouth raised again, "However, my Shadow Clone will be involved in the whole process." The white mask turned slightly to Orochimaru, and its empty eye sockets seemed to be able to see through the soul.
"Orochimaru, put away those thoughts you shouldn't have, Kimimaro, you are mine now."
The cold words, carrying a cold warning, swept through the entire laboratory like a cold current.
The smile on Orochimaru's face completely froze, and the golden vertical pupils suddenly shrank into a dangerous thin line, silently confronting the invisible eyes under the mask.
The smell of disinfectant filled the air and the pale light of the laboratory stretched the silhouettes of the two confronting each other and cast them on the cold wall.