After three rounds of drinks, everyone went their separate ways.
Shiraha left Konoha with Orochimaru and headed to the laboratory outside the village.
After arriving at the laboratory, Orochimaru took out a glass Culture Dish about a meter tall from a Storage Scroll. Inside was a brown horn.
"Shiraha, you're conducting cell fusion experiments, so you'll definitely need this, right?"
To Shiraha's senses, the horn emitted an incredibly powerful Energy Field, nearly comparable to Kurama's Chakra in intensity.
"What is this?"
"This is Eight-Tails' Horn. I cultivated it using Eight-Tails Chakra."
So Orochimaru was indeed behind the Kumogakure Jinchuriki losing control. Shiraha's heart stirred.
"Orochimaru-sensei, what do you want?"
Shiraha shifted his gaze from Eight-Tails' Horn. Orochimaru had not taken this out sooner, so he clearly had an ulterior motive.
"I want Kurama's Chakra!" Orochimaru said seriously. "Just a little will be enough."
"This..." Shiraha's expression changed slightly.
It was normal for Orochimaru to figure out that Kushina was the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki. Since he interacted with Kushina so often, he would notice sooner or later.
This condition was not excessive.
"I agree, but I have no way to get Kushina to give you Chakra right now. The seal Lady Mito left behind is very strong, so you may need to wait!"
Shiraha explained.
Orochimaru said, "Fine, but you'll also have to wait until later for the Eight-Tails Chakra."
Shiraha asked, "Can I experience the Eight-Tails Chakra first?"
Orochimaru hesitated slightly before nodding. "Be careful."
"Mm."
Shiraha stepped forward, opened the Culture Dish, wrapped his hand in his own Chakra, and gently touched Eight-Tails' Horn.
A powerful heat instantly flooded Shiraha's palm. Deep-red Eight-Tails Chakra surged rapidly from the horn, continuously devouring the Chakra on his hand.
"As expected of the Eight-Tails. What incredibly powerful strength!"
Shiraha withdrew his hand. His