In Root's secret laboratory, Orochimaru slowly set down the experimental notes in his hand.
The data recorded in the notes was clear and accurate. Although they contained no specific experimental procedures or results, Orochimaru had conducted several corroborating experiments from other angles.
Every result confirmed what Sarutobi Toru had said: even the soul itself had a lifespan, and forcibly occupying another person's body would greatly wear down the soul.
"Damn it. It seems the Living Corpse Reincarnation Technique truly has major flaws."
"However, judging from these records, the soul can also be trained. I just don't know what that training method is. It seems he found my weakness long ago. The only question is, what exactly does he want me to do?" Orochimaru muttered to himself.
Orochimaru flipped the experimental records to the final page. Looking at the seal inscribed there, he hesitated, but ultimately did not activate it.
It was not because Orochimaru was particularly loyal to Konoha and therefore unwilling to communicate with Sarutobi Toru.
The main reason was that he felt his position in this transaction was far too low. Thus, he wanted to see whether he could reconstruct some of the contents of the experimental notes himself and lessen his dependence on Sarutobi Toru.
Of course, mixed into that was Orochimaru's pride in his own abilities and his reluctance to admit defeat. There was no need to explain that to outsiders.
After giving the notebook to Orochimaru, Sarutobi Toru had already left Konoha. Based on his understanding of Orochimaru, the man would not contact him for at least the first month or two. He would certainly try to unravel the secrets of the soul himself first, only coming to seek guidance when he was truly out of options.
As for whether Orochimaru could decipher the method