Natsuki stared at Orochimaru for several seconds before praising him. "Orochimaru, you've grown really handsome."
Before Orochimaru could say anything, Tsunade behind him burst out laughing.
"Hahaha, Natsuki, it's rare to hear you praise someone's looks. I never expected it to be Orochimaru this time."
Natsuki shrugged. "What's wrong with praising that? Look at Orochimaru now—he's practically a work of art."
Orochimaru was being stared at and praised to his face, and the person doing it was Natsuki.
He smiled with restrained composure. "Hehehe, Natsuki, you didn't come here just to praise me, did you?"
Then his gaze swept over Keimei beside Natsuki. "It seems you've brought me valuable experimental material again."
Keimei bowed to Orochimaru. "Lord Orochimaru, I came this time to fuse the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan."
He had always had a good relationship with Orochimaru. On the path of scientific research, Orochimaru had guided him for some time.
Though they had later been stationed in different places, they had remained in contact. Keimei would sometimes seek Orochimaru out with questions.
Some of Orochimaru's research projects and experiments were also handed over to Keimei.
The separation of the Hashirama Cells' will and Yang Release Chakra had likewise been completed under Orochimaru's guidance.
It was only because Orochimaru had reincarnated before that they had not been in contact during this time.
Orochimaru was extremely excited. Out of habit, he opened his mouth, but his tongue was no longer long enough to wash his face.
So he merely swept it across his lips. "Good, good, good. Very good."
"The energy Natsuki left in my body last time still has some remaining."
"Perhaps it can help."
Natsuki was somewhat surprised. "You didn't use that energy to stimulate your body's growth?"
Orochimaru gave a soft snort.
"You wasted such precious energy so casually.