"Bloodline...?"
At those words, Orochimaru could not help gently rubbing his fingers over the bottle containing Uchiha Izuna's sealed Eye Power. He had noticed certain things when he first began studying Tsunade's blood.
Tsunade's blood contained something that set it apart from other people's.
So... was the same true of the Uchiha Clan?
Then was it also true of the other ninja clans that possessed unique kekkei genkai?
If that really was the case...
Then that really was...
"Interesting."
Time passed.
"It's done!"
A cry tinged with excitement instantly woke Uchiha Izuna, who had begun trying to sleep nearby out of sheer boredom.
"It's done?!"
Kipping up, Uchiha Izuna immediately used Flying Thunder God to reach Tobirama Senju's side and looked at the enormous machine before him.
"Yes, it basically meets all our expectations. As for whether it will work, that can only be determined through an actual test by you two. I feel I should point out that you could test it separately.
"That way, even if the machine isn't a complete success, you would still have one more chance. Of course, that's only a reminder. Your affairs are naturally yours to decide."
Nearby, Orochimaru still wore his usual white lab coat.
Looking at the excitement on Uchiha Izuna's face and the clear shift in expression on Tobirama Senju's face beside him, Orochimaru could not help speaking softly.
He offered that reminder because traveling through time and space was unheard of in the Shinobi World.
They were setting a precedent.
Even if no one knew of that precedent.
"No need. I've made other backup arrangements."
Tobirama Senju gently shook his head, declining Orochimaru's advice, then turned to Uchiha Izuna.
"Let's go. I can't wait to see my big brother again! Even if... even if I can't meet him