"Cough, cough."
Muzan was evolving his body. The nerves in his hands had now connected to his brain, and having absorbed sufficient nutrients, they were slowly extending toward his heart.
With the Cell Activation Technique Orochimaru had given him, this process would save considerable time and be of immense help to Muzan.
Just as Muzan was calmly experimenting on himself, he suddenly heard urgent shouts from outside.
"Mr. Muzan! Mr. Muzan!"
The two cries pulled Muzan from his concentration. His hand trembled slightly, damaging the newly extended nerves. His face turned cold and proud as he stepped out of the room with a trace of murderous intent.
His blood-red eyes beneath the black robe looked down upon the other man. If there was no reasonable explanation, Muzan would show him what cruelty truly meant.
"What happened?!"
At the sight of Muzan's eyes, the ninja shuddered and nervously explained what had occurred.
"Lord Minato has been injured."
"How could he possibly be injured?"
If Minato wanted to flee, no one could stop Minato Namikaze. Even if Kumogakure's elite forces surrounded and attacked him, they could not harm him in the slightest.
Led by the other man, Muzan arrived at the rear Medical Camp. A faint stench of rot clung to Minato, making Muzan frown. This was certainly no ordinary injury.
Several medical ninja were suppressing the condition nearby. When they saw Muzan arrive, they hurriedly said,
"Mr. Muzan, Lord Minato Namikaze has been poisoned. We can't cure it."
Passing through the crowd, Muzan saw Minato Namikaze lying on the bed. His face was pale, and his lips had already turned slightly purple.
Without wasting time, Muzan ripped open Minato Namikaze's clothing at the chest. A black line was slowly extending toward his heart. If it reached his heart, even someone as