"Hiruko?" Hearing that somewhat familiar name, Uchiha Shunichi could not help finding it strange.
Shunichi remembered this person. He seemed to be a rather tragic figure. The Chimera Technique he had developed on his own appeared to have some use...
But how had these two gotten involved with each other? With Orochimaru's skills, he should not have taken an interest in something like the Chimera Technique!
What surprised Shunichi was that Orochimaru really had taken an interest in the Chimera Technique, even going so far as to ask for his help.
Inside the somewhat dim laboratory, Hiruko finished introducing the ritual's process to Shunichi with a suspicious expression, then turned an inquiring gaze toward Orochimaru.
"An interesting experiment... Orochimaru, I want a copy of the Chimera Technique's materials as well. That is a prerequisite for cooperation." Shunichi did not understand the value of the Chimera Technique, but he trusted Orochimaru's judgment completely.
"This time, you are mistaken, Shunichi-kun. I did not develop the Chimera Technique, so I have no authority to decide that." Orochimaru smiled at Shunichi, completely ignoring Hiruko's questioning gaze.
Seeing this, Hiruko could only speak for himself. "There is no problem if you want the Chimera Technique. But I need to see your abilities. Even with Orochimaru vouching for you, I do not believe you can be of any help to my ritual."
Shunichi looked at Hiruko and said calmly, "Believe it or not, you are not qualified to negotiate terms with me!"
Orochimaru found the scene highly amusing. Hiruko, meanwhile, was utterly enraged...
"You..." Before the furious Hiruko could use any Ninjutsu, a pair of scarlet Sharingan filled his mind.
Though he did not use it often, the Uchiha Clan's Sharingan was truly convenient. Genjutsu in particular was both effortless and effective against ordinary shinobi.
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