He had completely razed the obstacles created by Haze Hidden Village, uncovering the village's secrets in the process. There was no value in Uchiha Yuu remaining on the front lines, so he escorted the stone wall and led the ninja forces swiftly back to Dawn Hidden Village.
By then, Orochimaru had already received Uchiha Yuu's gift. To study the black giant hand, they had specially constructed a new experimental base and summoned the appropriate research personnel.
Looking at the giant hand soaking in liquid, Muichiro Tokito pushed up his glasses. A trace of fascination appeared on his face as he murmured:
"I never thought I would see such a peculiar creature one day. This monster has no corresponding cells within its body and is completely different from us. Moreover, it can absorb the surrounding chakra energy, even after the giant hand has been separated from its original owner's control."
On the first day the black giant hand was delivered to the laboratory, they began their experiments. The experiments yielded detailed data. One should never underestimate researchers—them could unravel the most superficial secrets of the black giant hand in the shortest time. His gaze fell upon Orochimaru, and he asked with a questioning look in his eyes:
"Mr. Orochimaru, as an outstanding researcher here, you surely do not wish to let this secret slip away either. I simply wonder whether the direction of your research is on the same level as ours."
Although researchers did not scheme against one another, academic competition always existed. Uchiha Yuu had never stopped such competition. Only competition could cultivate true geniuses and ensure the progress of research.
Whether in personal ability or leadership, Orochimaru was no less capable than Muichiro Tokito, who had originally been in charge of the base's research tasks. A war without