The Birth of Black Arm, Orochimaru Stunned Beyond Words

A fanatical gleam flickered in Orochimaru's eyes.

He pointed at the dark red lump of flesh writhing inside the glass container.

"Hashirama Cells are filled with devouring properties."

"Any test subject that tries to fuse with them eventually turns into a tree."

"But this flesh you brought has pure and domineering vitality."

"It can actually form a subtle balance with Hashirama Cells on a microscopic level."

Orochimaru walked over to the operating table.

He picked up a syringe filled with dark green fluid.

Faint red threads drifted through the liquid.

"This is the First-Stage Active Serum I extracted."

"I've reduced the dosage to the absolute minimum."

"In theory, it can strengthen the human body's muscle fibers and bone density."

"But it is still extremely violent."

Orochimaru extended his long tongue and licked his lips.

"An ordinary person's body would be blown apart by this power within three seconds of injection."

"Even I wouldn't try it lightly."

Qian Ye looked at the syringe.

He knew what Orochimaru was waiting for.

Orochimaru needed a test subject.

A test subject with a body strong enough to withstand that violent life force.

But Qian Ye had not come unprepared.

Sea King flesh had long since laid the foundation for his body.

The Kinetic Energy Fruit could absorb the impacts caused by the serum inside his body.

The Chakra stored in the Yin Seal was his final safeguard.

Besides, he had personally seen Garp's fist covered in black hardening.

Qian Ye had always remembered that power, the power that pressed will into flesh.

Qian Ye held out his hand.

"Give it to me."

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes.

"Qian Ye-kun, are you sure?"

"This is no joke."

Qian Ye smiled.

"Orochimaru-sensei, someone always has to take the first step for science to advance."

"Besides, since this