Holding the various experimental data, Orochimaru studied them for a long time before finally letting out a long sigh.
"Sure enough, it's impossible to derive a secret method for Soul Cultivation from this data alone. In the end, I still have to turn to that mysterious man."
Looking at the final seal in the experimental records, Orochimaru finally admitted defeat and poured Chakra into it.
A moment later, accompanied by a powerful surge of Chakra, Sarutobi Toru appeared before Orochimaru.
Of course, it was only one of Sarutobi Toru's Shadow Clones. He could not guarantee that Orochimaru would not suddenly lose his mind and set some kind of trap for him in the base.
"It's been a long time, Orochimaru. So, have you uncovered any secrets of the soul?" Sarutobi Toru asked with a cheerful grin after arriving.
More than a month had passed since Sarutobi Toru had first handed the experimental records to Orochimaru. Sarutobi Toru knew perfectly well that Orochimaru must have exhausted every possible method and conducted reconstruction experiments. Otherwise, he would not have waited until now to contact him.
However, with only such incomplete data, there was no way Orochimaru could derive anything substantial. He must have run out of options and come to seek his guidance.
"Hehe, whether I uncovered anything or not, I imagine you had already expected this, sir." Orochimaru licked the corner of his mouth. "Just state your conditions. You cast your bait in my direction because you wanted my experimental results, didn't you?"
"No, no, you misunderstand. What I want most isn't any experimental result. It's you, Orochimaru." Sarutobi Toru narrowed his eyes. "Your research ability is what I need most."
"I've said it before. On the path to immortality, one person's wisdom can hardly see the journey through. The best