After sorting out some thoughts in his mind, Tomoki did not immediately take action.
Instead, he found a sleeping chamber and simply slept as if it were his own home.
Orochimaru, who had been continuously connected to the Tenseigan without interruption, naturally observed Tomoki's every move.
This included Tomoki's previously shocked and melancholic demeanor.
Orochimaru didn't know why Tomoki would show such an expression, nor did he have any intention of investigating.
However, at this moment, looking at the already sleeping Tomoki, and Toneri who was discarded by Tomoki on the side of the bed, a strange light flickered in Orochimaru's eyes.
After a long while, Orochimaru finally calmed his mind and no longer paid attention to Tomoki.
It wasn't that Orochimaru's personality had improved; rather, through his observation with the Tenseigan, Orochimaru discovered that Tomoki still maintained the necessary vigilance.
Once he made a move, if he couldn't eliminate Tomoki in the first instant, then there would be no retreat whatsoever.
Orochimaru silently calculated the odds and, finding no certainty, gave up.
Without ninety-nine percent certainty, Orochimaru was not prepared to act.
The Moon Palace is inside the moon, so there is no concept of day or night.
Approximately ten hours later, Tomoki woke up, and after finding no traces, he smiled slightly.
This was why Tomoki liked dealing with cautious individuals like Orochimaru and Hiruzen Sarutobi.
If Orochimaru were replaced by a reckless person like Danzo, Tomoki wouldn't be able to sleep without killing the opponent.
After a good night's sleep, Tomoki's somewhat chaotic inner self, due to the changes in his Golden Finger and the information he gained from it, returned to peace.
Tomoki once again became the Fifth Hokage, his heart filled with light, wholeheartedly devoted to Konoha.
After hastily eating some pre-prepared dry rations, Tomoki, carrying Toneri, went to Orochimaru's location.
Orochimaru was still tinkering with his big treasure, not having stopped for a moment since Tomoki left.
Seeing Orochimaru's tireless and enthusiastic demeanor, Tomoki could only sigh at Orochimaru's undeniable ambition.
He had already completely controlled the Tenseigan, yet he still wanted to fully understand it.
If it were someone else, once they had the item, as long as it worked, they wouldn't consider anything else.
If Orochimaru were allowed to continue like this, given enough time, Tomoki had no doubt that Orochimaru could create a portable Tenseigan.
He might even be able to create a Tenseigan that could be directly implanted into an eye socket.
However, Tomoki was now seeking out Orochimaru precisely because he needed the Tenseigan for something, so Orochimaru's research would have to wait.
"Orochimaru-senpai, can you still control this Tenseigan now?"
Tomoki asked a rhetorical question, mainly to start the conversation.
"Do you want to try it too, Tomoki-kun? But unfortunately, I cannot teach you this. It's not that I'm unwilling, but that I cannot."
Tomoki's attempt to make conversation made Orochimaru feel like trouble was coming, so he immediately made it clear that only he could use the Tenseigan.
Upon hearing Orochimaru's words, Tomoki spoke.
"I understand. Please, senpai, control the Tenseigan and investigate the Moon!"
Orochimaru was naturally unwilling; he was busy and didn't have the time to help Tomoki find something.
"Could you wait until I finish my current work before I help Tomoki investigate?"
"How much longer will that take?"
Tomoki was not in a hurry; waiting for Orochimaru was fine, but Orochimaru's answer made Tomoki decide not to wait.
"For the first stage, about three days should be enough!"
Hearing Orochimaru's answer, Tomoki found the 'just' in his statement quite profound. Tomoki, who had invested a lot of money and resources into various research projects, understood a clear fact.
The three days Orochimaru mentioned couldn't be called fast; they could only be called extremely fast.
However, despite understanding this, Tomoki had no intention of waiting idly for Orochimaru for three days on the Moon.
"Then investigate first, and then continue your research!"
"Tomoki-kun..."
Orochimaru's words were cut off by Tomoki.
"Senpai, do you remember? The command authority for this operation belongs to me, and the Tenseigan also belongs to Konoha. So, Orochimaru-senpai, please execute the order, understood?"
Orochimaru's expression changed several times, but he ultimately agreed.
"Then, Tomoki-kun, where on the Moon do you want to investigate?"
Throughout his cooperation with Tomoki, Orochimaru had made countless concessions and was already used to it; this time was no different.
"I don't know!"
To Orochimaru's question, Tomoki responded self-righteously.
"Then what are you looking for? Can you describe it specifically?"
Orochimaru still asked kindly.
"I don't know!"
Tomoki's answer remained the same, and Orochimaru also understood something.
"Tomoki-kun, have you learned something, but are unwilling to tell me?"
This time, Tomoki didn't answer 'I don't know.' He first nodded slightly, then shook his head slightly.
"I did infer something from other intelligence, but I'm not certain. And until it's confirmed, saying it would be meaningless, so I need senpai to investigate!"
You just don't want to tell me!
Orochimaru grumbled inwardly, but didn't show it.
At the same time, he also became interested in what Tomoki wanted to understand, as Orochimaru had always felt that Tomoki possessed a lot of unique intelligence about the Ninja World.
And something that Tomoki considered so important also greatly piqued Orochimaru's interest.
"Alright, then I'll begin, Tomoki-kun!"
After speaking, Orochimaru did not immediately begin to control the Tenseigan. Instead, a smile appeared on his face as he extended his right hand towards Tomoki.
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