Orochimaru's Laboratory.
"The reason Natsuki used Kimimaro's body for his resurrection..."
"Was because Natsuki had already attained Kekkei Mōra. His lifespan was nearly infinite. He would neither age nor die."
"Among everyone, only Kimimaro had the greatest chance of reaching that realm the fastest."
"Only a body at the same level could bear Natsuki's soul."
"However, you have a large amount of Natsuki's cells and blood within you."
"That greatly lowers the requirements, allowing you to bear Natsuki's soul even before reaching Kekkei Mōra."
Kimimaro asked anxiously, "Then, Lord Orochimaru, how long before Lord Natsuki can be resurrected?"
As a researcher, Orochimaru calculated such matters directly from data.
"Your body normally consumes a great deal of energy. In your current condition, it will take fifty years."
"Fifty years!?" Kimimaro and Haku were both stunned. It would actually take that long.
"Is there any way to shorten the time, Lord Orochimaru?"
Naturally, Kimimaro and Haku wanted to see Natsuki sooner.
Orochimaru smiled confidently. "Don't worry. Right now, all we need to do is increase Kimimaro's strength."
"The faster Kimimaro grows stronger, the sooner Natsuki can be resurrected."
As he spoke, he took out the Sage Core Natsuki had left behind after his death.
"This was left behind by Natsuki. We'll implant it into Kimimaro's body first. According to my calculations, it should be highly compatible with him."
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."
Kimimaro naturally went along with it and obediently lay down on the medical bed.
Haku, meanwhile, seemed somewhat absent-minded.
Lord Natsuki will neither age nor die. How long can I stay by his side?
"Pssh..." Orochimaru attempted to place the round Sage Core into the center of Kimimaro's forehead.
Under Orochimaru's monitoring, the Sage Core connected with Kimimaro without any rejection.
A large amount of Natural Energy began flowing into Kimimaro's