Although Hiruko had not cultivated Ghost Immortal Arts, simply changing bodies was no difficult matter for him. In any case, he had no particular interest in immortality.
With his current technology, living for over two hundred years would not be a problem. Naturally, living longer would be better, but even if he could not, a lifespan of two or three hundred years was enough for him.
Orochimaru, on the other hand, pursued the dream of eternal life, so he had to be exceedingly selective with every reincarnation. After all, even the soul of a Ghost Immortal suffered some harm during reincarnation. Otherwise, the Ghost Immortals of the Yang God World would not have lifespans of only five hundred years.
Thus, Orochimaru naturally demanded perfection when it came to the technology of creating bodies.
Sarutobi Toru, who was seated to the side, spoke up at this moment. "Ahem, are you planning to undergo reincarnation now?"
The Third Shinobi World War was on the verge of erupting. Reincarnating at a time like this was clearly a little rushed.
"Yes. I intend to reincarnate this time, and at the same time use the Chimera Technique to absorb the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai. Before this war begins, I'll raise my strength to its limit." The one who spoke was not Orochimaru, but Hiruko.
"You really dare to gamble!" At those words, both Sarutobi Toru and Orochimaru could not help but glance sideways at Hiruko.
"When an opportunity comes, you seize it. No matter the cost, get the power first." Hiruko spoke with a hint of self-mockery. "Geniuses like you have the leisure to think about the future. Mediocrities like me can only hold tight to the present."
Hiruko was certainly no mediocrity, but compared with the exceptionally gifted Orochimaru, Tsunade with her powerful Kekkei