Chinya was having a conversation within Orochimaru's hideout.
Suddenly, Orochimaru seemed to remember something and said to Chinya, "Come to think of it, since you're here, let me introduce you to someone."
Orochimaru guided Chinya into another chamber of the base.
In the center of the room stood a bed with someone lying on it, connected to various medical instruments.
Seeing the red eyeshadow on the person's eyelids and two red dots between their eyebrows, Chinya immediately recognized who it was.
Kimimaro Kaguya.
"This is a child I encountered in Mist," Orochimaru introduced. "Kimimaro Kaguya. He's from the Kaguya Clan of the Hidden Mist Village. He possesses the Kekkei Genkai known as Shikotsumyaku, which grants him full control over bone-producing and bone-breaking cells, allowing him to form weapons for attacks by manipulating calcium concentrations.
His Shikotsumyaku is so powerful that his clan locked him away as a living weapon. Later, when the Kaguya Clan attacked the Hidden Mist Village, they unleashed this secret weapon in battle. Eventually, the entire clan was wiped out, leaving only this child alive.
After I invited him, he decided to follow me and joined our Otogakure (Village Hidden in the Sound)."
At that moment, the sleeping Kimimaro Kaguya might have heard the voices and awakened. Seeing Orochimaru, he struggled to sit up. "Lord Orochimaru."
Orochimaru gently pressed him back down. "Don't move around. These instruments are monitoring your condition. Moving will make the data inaccurate."
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."
A gentle flush spread across Kimimaro Kaguya's face as he gazed at Orochimaru with unwavering devotion.
Seeing Kimimaro Kaguya like that, Chinya pursed his lips, silently admiring how influential Orochimaru still was.
Chinya asked, "So, how is Kimimaro Kaguya's illness progressing?"
Orochimaru replied, "Frankly, this illness is extremely severe. It's a hereditary disorder passed down through the Kaguya Clan, so there's very little useful information available. Back then, I didn't know about Kimimaro Kaguya's condition, so I didn't collect any bodies from the Kaguya Clan for research purposes.
Now I can only conduct experiments piece by piece, but fortunately, my studies on White Zetsu have greatly accelerated my progress in treating Kimimaro Kaguya's bloodline disorder. If things continue going this smoothly, I should be able to resolve Kimimaro Kaguya's bloodline disorder soon."
Chinya nodded repeatedly as he listened.
With White Zetsu now serving as research material, Orochimaru had made rapid progress in his studies.
Previously helpless against Kimimaro Kaguya's bloodline disorder, Orochimaru could now confidently claim a swift solution.
Chinya believed he would indeed succeed.
Because regarding research issues, Orochimaru had always been meticulous. He wouldn't say such things without confidence.
If Orochimaru spoke like that, it meant he already had at least a 50% chance of curing Kimimaro Kaguya's hereditary illness.
The current research must be aimed at increasing the success rate of that treatment.
Orochimaru continued, "I also met a very interesting child who actively sought me out and volunteered to become my test subject. That kid's physiology is extremely special—he doesn't reject any kind of transplanted tissue."
Chinya expressed surprise, "Oh? Someone actually volunteered to become your test subject, Teacher?"
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes slightly, "Yes, that child had his own motives too, but I'm only interested in his body. Since you've brought so many Sharingan for me, I can try using this special physiology of his.
If his physiology truly allows him to accept any transplanted tissue without rejection, then transplanting a Sharingan shouldn't lead to the kind of exhaustion and deterioration Kakashi experienced. He might even evolve it somehow.
And since you've also brought ten White Zetsu, combining them with this kid's body might bring some unexpected surprises."
Chinya didn't care much about Orochimaru's experiments—he mostly couldn't understand them anyway.
Orochimaru didn't continue on the topic either; he could tell Chinya wasn't interested.
He asked instead, "So how's Minato Namikaze doing now?"
Chinya shrugged his shoulders, "Same as always—still unconscious, just lying there all day in the secret chamber that Hiruzen Sarutobi had prepared for him. Why are you suddenly concerned about Minato, Teacher?"
Orochimaru scoffed, "Actually, I'd quite like to see Minato wake up—I want to see what the old man will do: whether he'll step down and return the Hokage position to Minato, or just keep sitting on it."
Chinya smiled as well, "Hearing you say that, I've become curious too. But my guess is that Hiruzen won't give up the Hokage position. Otherwise, he wouldn't have shown no sign of choosing a successor for the Fifth Hokage until now.
Plus, after everything with Miyuki and Naruto, who knows if Minato will still cling to Konoha after waking up—especially now that it's rotting from within."
Orochimaru shook his head slightly, "Back then, he used to dream big too, but now he clings stubbornly to such little power. He's growing increasingly stubborn with age.
Since you're back now, Xiao organization and Otogakure should both fall under your leadership from now on, right?"
Chinya answered, "I remain the leader of Xiao organization, but for the leader of Otogakure, I let Yahiko take over. Yahiko possesses traits I don't have—he has a certain charisma that naturally earns others' trust. Therefore, he's better suited to lead Otogakure. After all, I know pretty well what kind of person I am."
Orochimaru chuckled, "You actually have a clear self-awareness. Indeed, Yahiko is a more suitable choice as Otogakure's leader. So then, what's next?"
With a soft sigh, Chinya replied, "Next comes growth. Assuming everything goes smoothly, Neji will bring a group of Hyuga clansmen to Otogakure. At that point, we'll inevitably come into sight—not only of Konoha but also the other ninja villages.
We've got plenty of Kekkei Genkai, Secret Techniques, and Jinchuriki in our Otogakure. Otogakure will definitely become a lively place then."
"So during this time, we must work to develop the strength of both the Xiao Organization and Otogakure. No matter whether that day comes or not, we must be fully prepared. After all, if other Ninja Villages launch attacks, it will be very difficult to rely solely on our Xiao Organization members to protect Otogakure.
Therefore, we must also empower them to defend themselves."
Orochimaru nodded: "Otogakure was my idea to found. Although at first I merely intended it to serve as a hidden research base and the headquarters of the Xiao Organization, now that it has been built up, tell me plainly what else needs to be done."
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