"Can you tell me more about the Chimera Technique?" Orochimaru asked.
Within this research group, Hiruko had a sense of both pride and inferiority deep in his bones due to his natural talent. Sarutobi Toru and Tsunade were uninterested in the Chimera Technique, which had disappointed him somewhat. On the other hand, Orochimaru's desire to learn his Secret Technique made him quite happy.
Of course, that only applied to these companions who often discussed research results with him. If it were some ordinary ninja Hiruko looked down on, daring to covet his Secret Technique? He would make sure they died without a burial place.
"Of course. I've already prepared the Secret Technique scrolls!" Hiruko said, taking out three scrolls and handing them to Sarutobi Toru and the others.
"Then, let me present my research results next," Orochimaru said, licking his lips.
With that, Orochimaru formed hand seals. "Summoning Technique!"
Bang! As the smoke dispersed, a coffin appeared. Orochimaru opened it, revealing a physical body identical to his own inside.
Sarutobi Toru let out a sigh of relief. For a moment, he had thought Orochimaru had used White Zetsu as the vessel for Impure World Reincarnation! If he had actually done that kind of research, Sarutobi Toru would not have minded beating him senseless right here.
Not because he was recklessly studying Forbidden Jutsu.
But because he was wasting the rare experimental specimen that was White Zetsu.
"This is the result of my research: the Life-Replacing Clone Technique!" Orochimaru said with a smile, licking his lips.
As Orochimaru explained, Sarutobi Toru came to understand the purpose of the Life-Replacing Clone Technique. It created a permanent second Clone. Even if the main body died, the second Clone could become the main body, allowing one to live again. It was, in effect, an