The foreign objects were green vines that spread from the child's hands inside the container, reaching toward Orochimaru and Danzo.
In an instant, shock filled both their faces.
It was not because the vines posed a threat to them, but because those vines came from Wood Release.
Anyone who had heard of the First's power could not possibly disregard the Wood Release kekkei genkai.
Almost simultaneously, Orochimaru and Danzo vanished from their spots and appeared beside the child, facing off on either side.
Danzo grabbed the child's arm first and stared at Orochimaru. "According to our agreement, this child belongs to me. I will bring him into Root and train him into a proper weapon of war."
Orochimaru had no intention of letting go. His eyes burned as he looked at the child and Danzo.
He had thought this entire batch of test subjects had failed, never expecting someone compatible with Hashirama cells to appear.
The importance of a test subject compatible with Hashirama cells needed no explanation.
Seeing that Orochimaru refused to let go, Danzo's expression grew increasingly hostile. He whistled to summon the nearby Root elites. They soon entered the underground chamber and surrounded Orochimaru and Danzo.
Orochimaru looked at Danzo, his eyes flickering. "Danzo, leave this child with me for now. Once we uncover his secrets, we can mass-produce Wood Release..."
Danzo narrowed his eyes, silently considering the proposal.
He had to admit that Orochimaru's offer was very tempting.
With a unit of Wood Release ninja under his command, he might be able to become Hokage and lead Konoha back to greatness.
But compared to visions of the future, he placed greater value on the Wood Release kekkei genkai right before his eyes.
After a cold snort, Danzo said icily, "Orochimaru, leave this child in my custody.