Chapter 22: Chapter 22: I Can Clone Hashirama Cells!
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Hashirama nodded slowly.
No wonder Orochimaru mastered advanced technology!
To have such a large, well-equipped lab in the ninja world is unparalleled.
The entire lab was brightly lit by candlelight, making Orochimaru's complexion look much healthier.
"Where are the Hashirama cells?"
Hashirama got straight to the point, without any unnecessary words.
"They're all stored here."
Orochimaru pointed to a storage cabinet at the back of the lab, though he didn't move. His narrow snake-like eyes were fixed on Hashirama.
"Open it."
Hashirama's tone was firm and commanding. He needed those cells now.
More Hashirama cells could restore his body to a normal state.
"Lord First, I can give you all the Hashirama cells, but before that, I have something to say."
Orochimaru's face still wore a smile as his eyes remained locked on Hashirama.
"What is it?"
Hashirama crossed his arms and looked at Orochimaru with interest. He wanted to know what Orochimaru had to say.
"Lord First."
"You passed away early, so you might not know much about me."
"Let me introduce myself briefly."
Orochimaru began to speak slowly. During their journey together, he had become much more familiar with Hashirama.
However...
Despite the familiarity, Orochimaru still felt deeply anxious.
After all, he was standing before the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, known as the God of Shinobi.
"Hmm."
Hashirama looked at Orochimaru and nodded slightly.
He was curious about what Orochimaru was up to.
Why introduce himself at this moment?
A small question mark appeared in Hashirama's mind, but his face remained expressionless.
"Ying Ying Monster!"
Hashirama immediately called out to the Ying Ying Monster in his mind.
"Ying~"
The Ying Ying Monster responded in its unique way, then fluttered its wings and flew in front of Hashirama.
"Give me a task."
"Get the Hashirama cells from Orochimaru."
"Just post it like that!"
Hashirama instructed the Ying Ying Monster internally.
He had used this task system a few times already.
He had a general understanding of how it worked.
He just hadn't done any tasks above F rank yet.
Could he break through this time?
"Ying Ying~"
The Ying Ying Monster immediately responded, tapping its chubby fingers on the phone keyboard.
"Task posted: The host must obtain Orochimaru's Hashirama cells!"
"Task rating: E rank."
"Task reward: A fine shuriken."
The Ying Ying Monster read the task details from the phone screen to Hashirama.
"..."
Hashirama's face was full of dark lines.
Damn it!
This must be Kakuzu's system!
Why are all the rewards shurikens?
What happened to the Hashirama cell reward?
Hashirama felt deceived by the system. Perhaps this broken task system could only reward shurikens!
The Hashirama cells might have been made up by the Ying Ying Monster!
Maybe an S rank task would give a golden shuriken!
Hashirama slowly began to doubt the task system's reward function.
"I am Orochimaru!"
Hashirama issued the task, and Orochimaru began his self-introduction.
"I am the disciple of Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage of Konoha."
"I am also known as one of the Three Legendary Shinobi along with your granddaughter, Princess Tsunade, and Jiraiya!"
"Lord First."
"I specialize in researching the Forbidden Jutsu of life and death and conducting scientific experiments."
"From my observations, you must urgently require a vast quantity of Hashirama cells."
"The Hashirama cells I have here are nowhere near as numerous as those in Konoha."
"However..."
At this point, Orochimaru's tone suddenly shifted, his eyes sparkling brightly.
"I can clone Hashirama cells!"
Hearing this, Hashirama understood Orochimaru's intentions.
This was Orochimaru's way of gaining leverage!
As long as it's useful enough.
There's value in being used.
Correspondingly, it can save your life!
Orochimaru was proving his worth through his self-introduction!
Truly worthy of Orochimaru, who masters core technology!
Exactly the opposite of that weirdo.
Ying ying really has no utility, while Orochimaru proves his usefulness in just a few words.
"How long does it take to clone Hashirama cells?"
Hashirama's eyes were fixed on Orochimaru. His face showed no expression, but it carried immense pressure.
"It takes ten months from cloning to successful cultivation!" Orochimaru replied solemnly.
"Why would I need you then?"
Hashirama grinned broadly, but this smile seemed to make the atmosphere in the laboratory more subtle and cold in an instant.
"Well..."
Orochimaru's mouth twitched viciously. It turns out his elaborate self-introduction had backfired?
He believed that the speed of cloning and cultivation was already very fast.
But...
Seeing Hashirama like this.
He dared not speak.
Hashirama looked deeply at Orochimaru, as if trying to read Orochimaru's expression.
Forget it!
Nothing can be seen!
Hashirama was never one to read faces and words.
Fortunately, the strength is strong enough.
Let others speculate about their own words and colors!
Suddenly.
Hashirama raised three fingers and gestured in front of Orochimaru.
"Three months!"
"No more than three months!"
"I want to see successfully cloned Hashirama cells!"
Hashirama's voice carried unquestionable determination, completely like a command.
Ten months is too long!
Even yellow flowers are cold!
Just a few cloned cells, and it is not known if they are effective.
Hashirama won't spend too much time on this!
Swish!
Orochimaru and Kabuto's faces changed suddenly.
Three months!
A full two-thirds of the time was compressed!
This is extremely terrifying!
"Well... I... I..."
Orochimaru was in a very awkward situation. He silently calculated whether he could complete it.
Doing so will inevitably sacrifice all the time!
But...
He didn't dare say he couldn't do it!
If he did...
He might not even have time to sacrifice!
"Gululu..."
Kabuto swallowed hard, his face becoming extremely serious.
One thing he was very clear about.
That is, if Orochimaru has problems, then he is definitely finished!
Now he and Orochimaru are like crickets on a string!
"Any problem?"
Hashirama asked in a deep voice, putting pressure on Orochimaru. If he didn't press Orochimaru, Orochimaru would never know his potential.
"N... no!"
Orochimaru hurriedly replied immediately, not counting in his heart, and calculating every result.
No answer, just gone.
The answer can still fight for three months.
Now is to use these three months as much as possible to fight for more time!
(End of this chapter)
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