The next round of tests began with battles between the tailed beast jinchūriki, along with attempts to combine their abilities.
With Kage-level spectators analyzing and evaluating them, everyone's shortcomings could be identified more effectively.
At first, only Orochimaru acted as an analyst.
Later, the other Kage joined in as well.
After all, pointing out other people's shortcomings was rather satisfying.
Especially once their competitive spirits flared up, sharpening their perception and observation to the utmost!
Time passed steadily.
Ten days had passed since the Kage arrived in Konoha.
They had delegated their villages' affairs to other shinobi.
After witnessing Kaguya Otsutsuki's power, all the Kage understood that the Shinobi World would leave them behind if they failed to grow stronger.
"Is this really a good idea?!"
Orochimaru looked at what Uchiha Kazama had given him, his face filled with astonishment.
This plan was the safest option.
But... keeping it from everyone else still felt somewhat wrong to Orochimaru.
"If anyone finds out about this, we might lose the element of surprise entirely."
"So let's keep it from them for now."
"Study this technique carefully. See how compatible it is with White Zetsu, and make your own modifications."
"I'll need you to keep working hard. Thank you for your efforts."
Uchiha Kazama spoke calmly.
Seeing how serious Uchiha Kazama was, Orochimaru could only nod.
He had barely had any time to rest lately.
He had even stayed up through the night for an entire week straight.
If his current physical condition hadn't been so good, Orochimaru would probably have been close to collapsing.
Having settled matters here, Uchiha Kazama turned and left the laboratory.
After returning to the Clan Grounds.
Uchiha Kazama sat in his courtyard and took out a scroll.
It contained all the information Uchiha Kazama had recorded