"I, too, am filled with curiosity about immortality."
Uzumaki Kuming's words reached Orochimaru's ears. Only then did Orochimaru shift his gaze away from the bound Otsutsuki clansman.
"Kuming, after all these years, this is the first time I've sensed your desire!"
Orochimaru carefully scrutinized Uzumaki Kuming as he spoke slowly. He had known Uzumaki Kuming for many years, yet he considered his understanding of him rather shallow. His impression of Uzumaki Kuming was that of a peerless genius born into the Uzumaki Clan.
Yet this peerless genius was one without desires. Power, wealth, even women—Uzumaki Kuming had never shown any interest in any of them. Orochimaru had never seen anyone like him.
But during today's meeting, Orochimaru had finally come into contact with Uzumaki Kuming's deepest secret. Sure enough, humans could not possibly be without desires. Those who appeared to have none often concealed terrifying ambitions in their hearts.
Uzumaki Kuming, like Orochimaru himself, wished to uncover the secrets of immortality. He had even captured an immortal.
"Desire? I wouldn't call it desire. I merely want to live a little longer, see more of this world, and enjoy this peaceful life a little more."
"Anyone who tries to shatter that peace is my enemy."
"My small wish... surely you won't refuse to grant it, Senior Brother?"
Uzumaki Kuming smiled as he looked at Orochimaru.
"A wish like yours is the most terrifying kind of ambition!"
"However, Kuming, I like you as you are now. I'm willing to work with you and study that man!"
"And if we uncover the secret of immortality, I wouldn't mind sharing it with you!"
Orochimaru grinned as he spoke, then turned to look at the Otsutsuki clansman, his eyes filled with fanaticism.
Orochimaru's gaze sent a chill through Otsutsuki Jianshi. At that moment, he was