Cell Transplantation Technology

"Wait a moment."

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes and called out to Houka, who was about to leave. With a cold smile, he said, "Houka-kun, making a deal with Itachi won't be good for our cooperative relationship."

Hearing the faint threat in his laughter, Houka spread his hands innocently. "Didn't you see? I was just toying with him."

"Is that so?" Orochimaru clearly did not believe him.

Houka spoke with complete seriousness and righteous conviction. "Of course. Shisui's eye contains the strongest Genjutsu, Kotoamatsukami. If Itachi used it on me during the deal, forget about any method to replenish Mangekyou eye power—even I might end up under his control! How could I possibly take that risk?"

Only then did Orochimaru relax slightly.

"Besides, Uchiha Itachi could never accept that deal. That eye isn't merely valuable, Orochimaru. If it were you, would you trade that eye away?" Houka suddenly sneered. "I'm afraid that even if Shisui himself came back, he wouldn't be able to reclaim that eye."

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes and snorted. "I still can't fully trust you, Houka-kun. How about... you tell me the method for replenishing Mangekyou eye power?"

Houka shrugged noncommittally. "Telling you isn't a problem, of course. But what do I get in return?"

Orochimaru's gaze flickered as he smiled. "All the research materials on cell transplantation!"

"Are you giving me First Hokage Cells?" Houka looked at him expectantly.

"If you give me another pair of Sharingan, I'll give you First Hokage Cells. How about it?" Orochimaru smiled very gently.

"Where am I supposed to find you Sharingan?" Houka shrugged innocently. "Get the cell transplantation materials ready."

As they spoke, the two swiftly left Kusagakure.

The war between the Daimyo of the Land of Grass and the leader of Kusagakure continued, growing increasingly fierce and even