His body was now only slightly stronger than an ordinary person's, yet it was still continuously weakening. Death was imminent, forcing Danzo to accelerate the progress of various experiments.
Besides Orochimaru, he had a group of dedicated researchers under his command conducting a series of forbidden experiments. At present, they had found two methods that could alleviate, or even cure, the threat posed by this decline.
Just as Danzo was angered by the slow progress of their experiments, hurried footsteps sounded outside. A Root researcher came in to report good news.
"Lord Danzo, based on Orochimaru's research materials, we have developed an energy that can strengthen the human body. It is still somewhat unstable, but we can confirm that Orochimaru did not deceive us."
This was the best news Danzo had received so far. The weakening of his body had become unbearable. He stared at the man with bloodshot eyes and suppressed the joy in his voice as he said:
"Take me to see your experiment! If the risks can be reduced to a minimum, begin human trials immediately!"
When they arrived at the Radiation Element laboratory, the materials Orochimaru had left behind had mainly instructed them to study radiation energy and its combination with senjutsu, in order to advance development of the Curse Mark's second stage.
To Orochimaru's surprise, they had actually relied on those seemingly correct materials to develop an entirely different path.
Before them stood a tank of green nutrient solution. Inside was a ninja with all sorts of tubes inserted into his body. The instruments beside it showed that both his heartbeat and body temperature were rapidly rising. This also drove more blood through his body, greatly increasing his strength.
"This is the result of our research. If Lord Danzo's body can no longer hold on,