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Eugene's brainwashing instruction to Orochimaru was to make him fulfill all his demands and share all his secrets.
Although Kotoamatsukami's effects are very powerful, you never know when this madman, who defies common sense, might use some crazy tricks to break free from control.
Therefore, everything must be done quickly!
"Alright, you promised to transplant the First Hokage's cells into me, so don't waste any more time, okay?"
Eugene got straight to the point.
He chose the Chunin Exams as his timing for two reasons: firstly, because it presented an opportunity where Orochimaru would inevitably appear alone.
Secondly, after the survival challenge in the Death Forest ends, there is still a month of training time before the third round of final assessment.
For a powerhouse of Eugene Orochimaru's caliber, this was more than enough time to get back to the Sound Village where the laboratory was located.
"You've already placed the cursed seal on Sasuke. The rest is up to Kabuto Yakushi to keep an eye on him."
"Moreover, I have a few Flying Thunder God Talismans on hand, which can save time on the return trip and won't delay your reunion with old man Sarutobi."
Eugene's few words made Orochimaru's eyes light up.
He nodded in agreement to the man's request, said no more, and together they quickly sped towards the edge of the forest.
Orochimaru's apparent plan was to intercept and kill the Fourth Kazekage, pretend to take his place, then use the Kazekage's power to instigate a war between villages, kidnap Sasuke during the chaos, and kill the Third Hokage.
In the original work, Orochimaru eventually succeeded in killing his master, but he also paid a heavy price. His hands were sealed by the Third Hokage, and he could no longer use ninjutsu.
Eugene didn't like the old man, the Third Generation, and didn't want to pay attention to Snake's complicated feelings of love and hate.
What interests him about this battle is the massive free-for-all in Konoha.
At that time, in order to resist the 467 external enemies, the Konoha's internal forces, the "Anbu," will be mobilized in full force.
This means that Shimura Danzo, who is the leader of the underground regime and possesses the other Sharingan of Uchiha Shisui, will be in a state of vulnerability and lack of vigilance.
Since Eugene had finally made it to another world, he naturally wanted to take some local specialties back with him.
Anyway, Danzo was either a villain in the story or a stepping stone, so killing him is no big deal.
Once Eugene has a pair of Mangekyou Sharingan, he can also experience the thrill of piloting a Gundam with Susanoo!
They continued heading north without stopping, and their figures soon disappeared from sight.
With their stamina, traveling a thousand miles a day might be an exaggeration, but covering several hundred kilometers would be a piece of cake.
Sound Village is located in the Land of Rice Fields, bordering the Land of Fire, where Konoha is located. Although it takes half of the Land of Fire to cross, in the later Shippuden storyline, Kakashi, Naruto, and the others only took three days to reach the more distant Sand Village in the Land of Wind.
Therefore, Eugene is confident that he can reach his destination in a shorter time!
As they sped along, Eugene observed the man beside him.
When it came to conducting experiments related to the first generation of cells, Orochimaru seemed quite interested.
The two talked about Orochimaru's past experiments.
The dark information revealed by this mad scientist also aligned with Eugene's understanding of him.
In the Naruto world, there are far too many people with warped values.
Orochimaru's current state is also related to his upbringing.
It can only be said that people like Naruto, who can stick to their original aspirations even in adversity, are extremely rare and precious.
In this world fraught with crises and undercurrents, no matter how powerful a person is, they will be influenced by the trends of the times and go astray in various ways.
The two traveled almost day and night, and because of Eugene's superhuman stamina, he even had to make room for Orochimaru to get some rest.
Soon, at dawn on the third day, the buildings of the Sound Village came into view.
As a newly established village, Sound Village is small in scale, and its population consists of people Orochimaru has recruited over the years.
Compared to a village like Konoha, which has a town-like name, it's incredibly small.
"Hehe, don't be fooled by its appearance, the laboratory is fully equipped."
Good steel should be used where it's needed most. Tian Zhiguo's funding was already limited, so naturally it should all be allocated to research funding.
Orochimaru had no intention of introducing Eugene to the village he had built; in his view, it was merely a prop.
They led the man into the center of the village, walking down the slope inside the tallest building.
What finally appeared before them was Orochimaru's laboratory.
As a world primarily based on fantasy, Snake always manages to create some out-of-place gadgets.
Looking at the futuristic art style around him, Eugene couldn't help but whistle softly.
Of course, this was after he selectively ignored the severed limbs and broken arms preserved in glass tanks, praising only the laboratory's standards.
"These are just appetizers."
"In order to attain the ultimate truth, failures are indispensable."
"Over the years, I have made so many sacrifices, and I have finally received some reward."
squeak-
Pushing open the heavy door, two figures slowly emerged from the darkness.
The boy had gray hair and a handsome face, but his spirit was ashen.
The other young man was tall and had a calm and shy expression, but deep down he exuded the aura of a wild beast.
Those stationed at this headquarters were naturally Orochimaru's most trusted subordinates and his most prized experimental subjects.
The gray-haired boy is none other than Kaguya Kimimaro, a descendant of the Kaguya clan, who is capable of using skeletal attacks.
The robust young man with orange hair is the source of Orochimaru's cursed seal, Libra Jugo.
One of these two was a vessel or tool that Orochimaru had his eye on, and the other was an important research subject for him.
His importance surpasses that of his other subordinates.
"Lord Orochimaru, welcome back."
Kimimaro's attitude was very humble and respectful because of his heartfelt admiration for Orochimaru.
However, Jugo, who comes after him, is still timid when facing strangers because of his personality.
Tsk tsk.
You two are quite patient, but your master has already found a new lover outside!
As if watching two guard dogs, Eugene felt a strange sense of emotion.
Kimimaro had long been abandoned by Orochimaru because he was seriously ill.
The power of the cursed seal that Jugo possessed had been almost fully developed, and Orochimaru considered it to be of little value.
These two, though located in the heart of the region and seemingly favored, are actually nothing more than withered flowers or fallen willows—no, in short, just tools.
"Who is this……"
Noticing Eugene's amused gaze, Kimimaro became somewhat wary.
After all, Eugene gives off a mysterious vibe, unlike any of the previous experimental subjects who came here.
"A trustworthy friend."
Influenced by Kotoamatsukami, Orochimaru suddenly gained Eugene as a close friend.
He was an absolute egoist, even willing to give his research results to Eugene without asking for anything in return.
To Kimimaro, this answer sounded very unusual.
He looked at Orochimaru, who was serious, and then at Eugene, who was clearly not a serious person. Suddenly, a bad feeling rose in his heart.
This strange atmosphere... could it be that the other party is...?
"Lord Orochimaru! If I may be so bold as to ask, when did you first meet this man?"
Why are you so interested in this stranger?
Orochimaru remained unfazed by Kimimaro's question, but his voice was displeased: "You're asking too many questions."
"Eugene is a friend I've known for a long time, and I was just helping him with some small favors."
! !
This unusual reaction, which was completely contrary to his character, directly hit Kimimaro's warning line!
His brow furrowed, his body hunched, and his inner hostility instantly surged.
Just as I was about to shout a warning, everything went black before I could even move!
Snapped!
Eugene stepped forward and grabbed Kimimaro's face with his large hand.
Little one, I was actually quite sympathetic to you, but you seem flustered and insist on talking too much, so you'll just have to suffer a bit!
He exerted force in his arms, his grip so strong it was countless, pressing inwards with a force that could mold even steel into a lump of mud!
Don't even mention you can handle bones. Even if you were made of steel, I'd still crush you!
The immense pressure on his face rendered Kimimaro speechless from the intense pain. He felt his body lift off the ground, desperately gripping the other's wrists but unable to budge them.
The gap between the two is like a child trying to move a giant rock!
Crunch!
A faint cracking sound rang out from Eugene's hand; he had actually managed to crush Kimimaro's hardest skull with just a grip!
Kimimaro!
Seeing this, Jugo, who regarded the boy as his best friend, shouted loudly. He didn't care about human lives anymore. For Kimimaro's safety, he was willing to kill as many people as he could!
Roar! !
A brutal roar accompanied by billowing steam echoed through the laboratory. In the blink of an eye, the handsome young man was transformed into a monster covered in bulging gray flesh!
This is precisely the manifestation of the power of the cursed seal. As the true form, Jugo's physical enhancement far surpasses that of others.
Unfortunately for him, he was facing a humanoid king of monsters.
"What the hell are you yelling about, you little brat?"
With a single step, Eugene clenched his fist, transforming it into an iron hammer capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks. His powerful fist, brimming with unparalleled strength, knocked the berserk Jugo to the ground in one strike!