His body was only slightly stronger than an ordinary person's now, yet it was still constantly weakening. Death was imminent, forcing Danzo to speed up the various experiments.
Besides Orochimaru, he had a group of dedicated researchers under his command conducting a series of forbidden experiments. So far, they had found two methods that could alleviate, or even cure, the threat posed by this decline.
Just as Danzo was angered by their slow progress, hurried footsteps sounded outside the door. A Root researcher arrived with good news.
"Lord Danzo, based on Orochimaru's research materials, we have invented an energy that can strengthen the human body. It is still somewhat unstable, but we can confirm that Orochimaru did not deceive us."
This was the best news Danzo had received so far. The weakness of his body had become unbearable. His eyes reddened as he stared at the man and said, unable to suppress the joy in his voice:
"Take me to see your experiment! If the risks can be reduced to the minimum, human trials may begin immediately!"
When they arrived at the laboratory for Radioactive Element research, Orochimaru's remaining materials primarily instructed them to study radioactive energy and its integration with Senjutsu, in order to advance the development of the Cursed Seal's second stage.
To Orochimaru's surprise, they had actually used those seemingly correct materials to develop an entirely different path.
Before them stood a tank of green nutrient solution containing a ninja. All kinds of tubes had been inserted into his body, while the instruments beside him showed that both his heartbeat and body temperature were rapidly rising. This also drove greater blood circulation, greatly enhancing his strength.
"This is the result of our research. If Lord Danzo's body can no longer endure, this can be used as a