The concentration of Shikotsumyaku cells was 50%, twice that of the second gene serum.
According to Orochimaru's theory, Hinata's body would undergo a qualitative change only after she received the third serum, possibly awakening the legendary Tenseigan.
After the second gene serum, unpredictable changes might occur—changes that even Orochimaru couldn't control.
"Ahhh!!"
As the third serum flowed into Hinata's body, she let out a series of groans.
"Lord Orochimaru, Hinata's heartbeat is accelerating rapidly. Her cellular activity is abnormal—it's increased twentyfold. No, thirtyfold—"
Guren watched the data flashing across the instruments and cried out in alarm.
Orochimaru's expression shifted slightly as he turned to look at the instruments.
In the blink of an eye, Hinata's cellular activity had risen to eighty times its normal level, even surpassing that of Hashirama Cells.
That wasn't all. Orochimaru noticed sharp bone spikes growing from Hinata's arms. Two bumps were also forming on her forehead at a visible rate, as if horns were about to sprout.
"I understand."
Orochimaru gradually regained his composure and analyzed the situation rationally. "This is a good sign. The Sage Eye and Sage Body are merging. If she can endure this, the results will be astounding."
Guren looked at Hinata's violently trembling body, clearly enduring unprecedented pain, and said in a trembling voice, "Lord Orochimaru, I'm afraid Hinata won't make it."
"I was prepared for this."
Orochimaru gave a cold laugh, formed Hand Seals, and made contact with the Heavenly Cursed Seal he had implanted in Hinata.
In the next instant, a mass of black, tadpole-like markings emerged from Hinata's neck and rapidly spread.
With Orochimaru's chakra supporting her, Hinata's body calmed down.
But soon, Orochimaru felt his chakra being uncontrollably drawn into Hinata's body, with no sign of stopping.
Orochimaru had no choice but to use the Cursed