Kabuto Yakushi opened his eyes.
Lying on his bedroom bed, he had long since grown used to the glaring lights and the pungent smell of disinfectant.
In this underground laboratory where day and night were indistinguishable, he could only tell the time by the clock in his room. This life had gone on for several months.
He was one of the few researchers in this laboratory, mainly responsible for conducting research and being researched.
Unlike his usual grogginess, the Cursed Seal on his neck was giving off intense heat, scorching the surrounding skin with an unbearable burning itch.
But then excitement flashed in Kabuto Yakushi's eyes.
The Cursed Seal's reaction meant Lord Orochimaru had made contact with him. At last, he could hear Lord Orochimaru's instructions.
Filled with excitement, Kabuto Yakushi heard no orders, only fragmented whispers.
Half an hour later, "Kabuto" walked out of the bedroom. His eyes had turned into snake eyes, and he slowly frowned as he surveyed the laboratory's interior.
According to Kabuto, this laboratory was at least a hundred meters underground.
Sealing Jutsu Formulas that blocked sensory detection covered the laboratory's perimeter, and the missing-nin Sasori of the Red Sands, who had vanished from the shinobi world long ago, was also inside.
Kabuto had also participated in several of the laboratory's research projects involving Scientific Ninja Tools and Chakra Armor.
Hearing those two familiar project names, "Kabuto" suddenly understood. He walked toward the laboratory's exit, ignoring the puppets nearby that tried to stop him.
Just before he could leave the laboratory, two figures appeared and blocked "Kabuto's" path.
Before either could speak, Orochimaru took control of the body and looked at the masked Zou Hyuga and the unrecognizable Sasori standing before him.
"Sasori, and the 'President.' It's been a long time. I didn't expect to