"You know what? You really have a point!"
Orochimaru's perspective took Xuanhui by surprise.
Thinking it over, that really was how it worked!
Weren't Hashirama cells foreign substances, too? Even if they weren't compatible, his body could break them down painlessly, without any risk.
And now his ability had even evolved, allowing him to actively assimilate living matter!
"Come on! Where do you want to transplant them? Go ahead and carve out some of my flesh!"
"Kid, has the anesthetic still not worn off? Who said anything about cutting out your flesh?"
Xuanhui froze.
"What are you planning, then?"
"I crushed the previous sample of Hashirama cells to obtain a cellular suspension.
"The living matter, genetic material, proteins, and so on are all floating in here.
"Next, I'll inject it into your veins. Just keep your Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan active and ready."
As he spoke, Orochimaru drew the solution into a large syringe. The sight made Xuanhui's scalp prickle!
"Wait! Wait! That's terrifying!"
"What's there to be afraid of? Sacrifice yourself for science!"
Seeing the pattern in Xuanhui's eyes, Orochimaru plunged the needle straight in.
"Shit! A little warning!"
The Dojutsu in Xuanhui's left eye, Mahakala, went into overdrive!
The living matter that had just entered his veins immediately became violently agitated upon contact with Xuanhui's living cells!
Then a cool stream of energy flowed in, carrying that living matter throughout his body as genetic replication and expression took place.
"This Dojutsu is incredible! It actually found a solution even I couldn't think of!"
Orochimaru gripped Xuanhui's hand tightly with his left hand while his right kept tapping away at the keyboard.
His eyes darted between Xuanhui and the screen.
"How is it?"
"It feels... scorching hot... but somehow cool, too..."
"That means two types of energy are contending with