A gleam of greed flashed in Orochimaru's eyes. White Zetsu's body was certainly tempting, but he was more curious about just who Toru Kujyo really was.
Summoning a clone of an Akatsuki member was not something just anyone could do.
"Interesting... very interesting." Orochimaru rose, his lips curling into a dangerous smile. "But before I accept your 'kindness,' I'll need to test your strength."
The moment he finished speaking, Orochimaru threw his mouth open, and a thick White Phosphorus Snake shot out!
The snake was several meters long, its scales glittering in the candlelight. Its gaping maw bristled with sharp, venomous fangs as it lunged straight at Toru Kujyo.
"Watch out!" Sasuke shouted. He instinctively tried to step forward, but the snake's terrifying presence made his legs go weak, forcing him to retreat.
Yet Toru Kujyo did not budge. He even had the leisure to straighten his collar.
Just as the White Phosphorus Snake reached him, it abruptly changed direction and plunged headfirst into the White Zetsu Clone's mouth!
"What?!" Sasuke's eyes widened.
The White Zetsu Clone's body began to writhe violently, as though something were moving beneath his skin. His build gradually changed, his deathly white skin took on a yellowish tint, and his facial features slowly emerged.
A few minutes later, a fully formed Orochimaru stood before them.
He flexed his fingers, feeling every inch of muscle and bone in his new body, the astonishment in his eyes growing.
"Incredible... no rejection whatsoever. My chakra flows more smoothly than it ever has after a reincarnation." Orochimaru clenched his fists. "This body... just how is it made?"
He turned to Toru Kujyo, his golden, slit-pupiled eyes gleaming with danger and excitement. "It seems Zetsu holds far greater secrets than I imagined. Toru Kujyo-kun, I'm very pleased with your introductory