Capítulo 47: Chp-47: Lord Orochimaru
"It's Lord Orochimaru."
"Why is Lord Orochimaru here?"
In the hospital room, the presence of Orochimaru, one of the Sannins alongside Tsunade, shocked the medical ninjas around him.
...
Orochimaru smiled slightly and said, "In terms of medical ninjutsu, I may not match Tsunade, but I have some expertise. I believe I can be of help."
Anko Mitarashi curiously stared at Orochimaru. So, this is one of the Legendary Sannin, Orochimaru? She didn't know why, but the first time she saw Orochimaru, a strange feeling surged within her.
"Orochimaru-Sama, why are you here?"
From the hospital bed, Satoru's voice carried a hint of coldness. He still had some resistance towards Orochimaru, the Cold Lord.
More importantly, in his current state, if Orochimaru wanted to do anything...
"I came specifically for you, Satoru-kun. I believe I can be of help. If possible, I'd like to have some time alone with you. Is that okay?"
Orochimaru's voice was very sincere. The gazes of Shibi Aburame and the others shifted to Satoru.
Satoru pondered for a moment. Orochimaru, in this period, wasn't as deranged as in later years. At most, he was obsessed with the pursuit of immortality. With Shibi outside, nothing should go wrong.
Most importantly, Orochimaru indeed had something he needed...
"Okay."
...
Bang.
The door to the hospital room closed gently, leaving only Orochimaru and Satoru in the empty room.
"Orochimaru-Sama, with just the two of us, there's no need for pretence. What do you want?"
Satoru got straight to the point. He hated beating around the bush, especially with a cold snake-like Orochimaru.
"As expected of Satoru-kun, you sensed my purpose."
"One of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, a Kaguya clan Jonin... Such a lineup would make even me retreat, yet Satoru-kun survived. Tsk tsk."
"Maybe I did more than just survive," Satoru said coldly.
"Could it be!"
Orochimaru's eyes flashed with brilliance. He took a deep breath, and his expression turned serious.
Satoru thought to himself, and it seemed Anko had only informed them of the enemies he faced, not the specifics of the battle. But thinking back, when Anko arrived, the bodies were already buried under the metal forest.
This allowed him to conceal his true strength.
However, with Orochimaru, he needed to reveal something substantial. After all, dealing with this snake required showing enough value.
Orochimaru quickly collected himself, moving closer to Satoru and scrutinizing his body.
The more he observed, the deeper his smile grew, unable to hide his admiration.
"As expected of the first dual-bloodline ninja in Hyuga history, the top genius of the new generation. Such a unique physique, unparalleled vitality, and an extraordinary force repairing the wounds..."
"You have a sharp eye," Satoru said coldly. His body, refined through three upgrades of electromagnetic power, far exceeded that of an ordinary person. The self-regulating life magnetic field was continuously healing his injuries.
"However, if left untreated, there could be some lingering effects. It seems you used a high-cost forbidden technique, causing some cellular damage."
Orochimaru's assessment was quick and accurate, surpassing the conclusions drawn by the medical ninjas after hours of work.
Satoru fell silent. The Tyrant Mode itself didn't cause cellular damage, but the final move—Metal Jungle—drained too much chakra, resulting in cellular damage.
"I came prepared. Here's a training manual for [Cellular Activation], a secret technique I developed over three years. It can not only repair your cellular damage but also enhance your unique physique."
"What do you want?" Satoru asked after a moment of silence.
Orochimaru smiled and replied, "Cells. Samples of your fresh cells, hair, and blood. As the only dual-bloodline Hyuga in history, and with such an extraordinary physique, I'm eager to explore it."
"Agreed."
"Ha ha, Satoru-kun is truly straightforward."
With that, Orochimaru took out a scroll and laid out various surgical tools and test tubes.
"I'll be very careful. It won't hurt a bit, Satoru-kun."
Satoru couldn't help but grimace. Orochimaru still found time to be creepy.
The sampling process was not complicated. Orochimaru's movements were precise, causing minimal visible change.
Satoru watched cautiously, ensuring nothing suspicious occurred.
Once done, Orochimaru handed him the scroll.
"The method for Cellular Activation isn't complex. With your memory, you'll soon grasp it and can start practising in bed. I believe you'll find it beneficial."
Just as Orochimaru was about to leave, Satoru called out to him.
"Wait, Orochimaru-Sama."
"What is it?"
"I hope we can cooperate more in the future."
Satoru looked at him calmly.
Orochimaru paused, then burst into laughter.
"Heh, Satoru-kun is indeed ambitious."
What goal did Satoru have that required cooperation with him, this cold snake? Or rather, what constrained him to seek such a partnership?
The words "Hyuga Branch Family" emerged in Orochimaru's mind, and he instantly understood.
The Caged Bird Seal. Being Konoha's most renowned researcher, Orochimaru might be the only hope for breaking such a seal.
Strangely, Orochimaru began to look forward to their cooperation. What would an unrestrained Satoru be like?
Thinking this, he smiled and pushed open the hospital room door.
"Satoru, how are you?"
"Are you okay?"
Those waiting outside rushed into the room.
"I'm fine," Satoru smiled weakly.
"Since Satoru-kun no longer needs me, I'll be on my way."
Having obtained what he wanted, Orochimaru was eager to return to his lab.
"Thank you for your help, Lord Orochimaru."
"I didn't know Lord Orochimaru practised medical ninjutsu. Satoru looks much better now."
The surrounding medical ninjas instinctively flattered Orochimaru.
Orochimaru nodded and left the room.
By the bedside, Anko clenched her fists, her expression conflicted as if making a difficult decision.
Soon, she took a deep breath and ran into the hallway, bowing deeply to Orochimaru's departing figure.
"Lord Orochimaru, please take me as your disciple!"
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