"Lord Hiruko, Lord Sakumo's 'delivery' has arrived."
A researcher ran excitedly into the Laboratory and spoke to Hiruko, who had only just returned to Konoha from the Land of Wind.
Hiruko was so delighted that he nearly stuck out his tongue like Orochimaru!
He had only just escaped the Land of Wind's harsh environment, and already such a generous gift awaited him!
"Quick, quick, quick!"
"Where is it? Bring it in!"
Of course, the researcher knew why Hiruko was so excited. It was top-secret information within the Laboratory;
their beloved deputy team leader-beloved because he could often snatch live specimens from Orochimaru-Lord Hiruko, needed Steel Release, Swift Release, Storm Release, Dark Release, and the Sharingan to complete the final Chimera Technique!
According to their calculations, the final Chimera Technique could even grant an "immortal body"!
Now all their Laboratory lacked was Dark Release from the Land of Water!
A "delivery" that Sakumo, who had gotten carried away cutting people down, had specifically sent someone to bring back to Konoha could not possibly lack Dark Release!
"Congratulations, Lord Hiruko!"
"Congratulations..."
The researchers nearby who were free also came over when they heard the news. Hiruko was not the only one excited about this project's completion; any researcher would have been unable to contain their curiosity.
After all, this was a forbidden technique that their Laboratory had independently developed together!
The clamor even drew Orochimaru out of his private Isolation Room.
"Orochimaru-san, my technique is almost complete!"
Hiruko hurriedly spoke up when he saw Orochimaru.
"Congratulations, Hiruko."
"But I remember your technique required favorable celestial conditions. Have you checked the date?"
"Uh..."
Orochimaru's words brought Hiruko back to his senses.
He hurriedly had someone bring a calendar and bent over the table to calculate.
Orochimaru set the documents in his hand on