"No, it has to be done on Manda. This is what the Sage told us to do."
When Manda heard this, her snake face turned gloomy.
When Orochimaru chose Garaga instead of her, Manda felt a little resentful, but she also knew that if that operation was carried out rashly, she might really die.
Although Orochimaru was cruel, he didn't treat her as expendable material.
But the White Snake Sage's direct naming of her made her feel chilled.
Especially before, when Orochimaru pretended to force the operation, the White Snake Sage did not stop him.
But even though that's the way it was, Manda kept her snake mouth shut, not daring to complain, or even show the slightest bit of resistance.
The power structure of Ryuuchi Cave is simple. Below the White Snake Sage are the three snake princesses, and Manda and Garaga are only slightly lower than them.
But even if all the other snakes were added together, they wouldn't be as strong as the White Snake Sage alone.
In Ryuuchi Cave, the White Snake Sage's orders are absolute.
"The Sage wants Manda to perform the operation? This... it's not impossible, but the process is very dangerous."
Orochimaru did not insist on denying it. He raised his eyebrows, faintly realizing the reason behind it.
Ryuuchi Cave is divided into two major experimental sites by the word "Dragon". The Senjutsu snake side is the core of the 'shedding' experiment, but the other side is equally important.
Because in Ryuuchi Cave, the most powerful warrior snake is not Manda, but the White Snake Sage, who has existed since the beginning of Ryuuchi Cave.
And Senjutsu is just the result of chakra and natural energy naturally balancing each other after years of erosion.
White snake Senjutsu was only learned by other snakes after the White Snake Sage mastered it.
If another path of transformation can be found on warrior snakes like Manda, the value to the White Snake Sage would be immeasurable.
In comparison, Manda's little life is nothing.
It's just weeds that can grow out over time. Even the tallest and most outstanding one, what's there to be reluctant about?
Orochimaru still had to worry about his limited lifespan, and was unwilling to lose combat power casually. He could only use some small tricks of both kindness and coercion to manipulate the snake's heart. The White Snake Sage herself is the greatest power. She lacks neither combat power nor time.
The Genie only speculated that she was pragmatic as a 'person', but forgot that she was cold-blooded as a 'snake'.
This experiment can be bolder, as long as it can show value.
Understanding this, Orochimaru emphasized again, "The process of this operation is very dangerous. I can't come up with a way to reduce the risk in a short time."
Orochimaru's heart skipped a beat, but the three snake princesses remained unchanged, expressing a very clear attitude that this operation must be carried out no matter what.
This is the White Snake Sage's order!
Orochimaru didn't say any more nonsense like 'I will never risk Manda's life'. He changed the subject,
"However, the root of the danger in the operation comes from natural energy. If it can be controlled, the chances of success will be much higher."
The three snake princesses looked at each other. Tagorihime asked, "Orochimaru, what do you want?"
This is an operation, and also an experiment. Success is always better than failure.
Orochimaru licked his lips, "It's very simple, teach me Senjutsu."...
Tagorihime frowned slightly, suspecting that this was Orochimaru's deliberate attempt to get the Senjutsu training method, and was about to refuse when a voice came from her mind.
After a pause, she said, "The Sage has already agreed to this matter, but it will only be given to you after the operation is successful. As for controlling natural energy..."
The other two snake princess stepped forward and said in unison, "We will help you."
"..."
Orochimaru pursed his lips, his expression showing rejection.
But he couldn't find a reason to deny it. These three snake princesses have been practicing Senjutsu for who knows how many years, and their control over natural energy must be far better than a beginner.
It's a pity that he couldn't get the Senjutsu training method before the operation.
Orochimaru licked his lips, jumped onto Manda's body, and easily found the core of Manda's chakra flow through the Genie's vision.
He told Manda to keep the side-rolling motion, and turned to look at the three snake princesses, "Before the operation starts, use any means you have now. Please be sure to control the natural energy in Manda's body."
The three snake princesses also floated onto Manda's body upon hearing this, looked at each other, and all showed hideous expressions.
From a ninja's point of view, they had entered Sage Mode, with thick eye shadow and sharp teeth.
But they didn't need to form hand seals. They put their hands together and naturally used Senjutsu.
A tail stretched out from under each of the three snake princesses, ignoring Manda's solid snake skin, and pierced directly into it.
To outsiders, this was like a tube connecting the two bodies, forming a whole, with faint white light flowing on the four snakes.
This process was not easy. Manda suppressed a low roar in her throat, trying not to make a sound. She was also a stubborn character.
After a moment, Tagorihime nodded slightly to Orochimaru, indicating that they had gained control of the natural energy in Manda's body.
Seeing this, Orochimaru no longer hesitated, placed a new nutrient solution near Manda's heart, and began to inject First Hokage cells fusion fluid.
"Ah..."
A sharp scream suddenly came from Manda's mouth. The horror of the First Hokage cells was as always.
The soaring cell activity and rapidly increased heart rate... but fortunately, after the initial pain, Manda endured it, curling up into a ball, silently enduring the pain.
The three snake princesses looked relaxed, and even the youngest, had the leisure to glanced at Orochimaru, as if mocking his scaremongering before the operation.
Orochimaru didn't care about this. His eyes were fixed on the chakra monitoring instrument, watching the curve of the chakra belonging to the First Hokage cells, and at the same time, with the Genie's vision, the changes in natural energy, ready to inject First Hokage cells inhibitors into Manda at any time.
He knew very well that the initial simplicity was only because the First Hokage cells were still very rare.
When the amount of chakra broke through a certain limit and truly began to use natural energy, that was the beginning of the difficulty.
Sure enough, at a certain point in time, the First Hokage cells once again exploded with exponential growth, and Manda let out a shrill scream.
The three snake princesses's faces suddenly sank. They were losing control of the natural energy in Manda's body.
The First Hokage cells, relying on instinctive replication and proliferation, were actually surpassing their mastery of natural energy.
Was their boastful claim about to backfire so quickly?
The three snake princesses put their hands together and injected Senjutsu chakra into Manda's body, trying to suppress the First Hokage cells with this.
Orochimaru also decisively took action, injecting the First Hokage cells inhibitor into Manda's body.
The pain in her body eased slightly, and Manda raised her head and let out a roar, seizing the opportunity to activate the Snake Shedding Technique.
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