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Chapter 390 - Chapter 389 : Artificial Body!!

"Any information about Orochimaru?"

Asuma Sarutobi pondered for a moment before continuing, "No matter how we interrogated Mizuki, he only said that Orochimaru came looking for him. He doesn't know where Orochimaru is hiding!"

He had thought of almost every way to pressure Mizuki, so it's clear Mizuki wasn't lying!

He truly doesn't know Orochimaru's whereabouts.

"Have Ibiki question him again," Hiruzen Sarutobi said after a moment's thought.

Ibiki is a Konoha ANBU interrogation specialist.

Those scars on his face are proof of his hard experiences as an interrogation ninja. He knows exactly how to extract the truth.

"No need. This is such a simple matter. We don't have to bring Ibiki in," Asuma said, listening to his father's order but couldn't help complaining, "We already interrogated Mizuki thoroughly. He definitely isn't hiding anything!"

"Hiding nothing?" Hiruzen narrowed his eyes, clearly not agreeing with Asuma. "Be cautious. Orochimaru is like a ten-thousand-year ship—steady but dangerous. If he's using Mizuki as a pawn, we must be absolutely sure, no mistakes."

Orochimaru always seeks revenge on him. Now that there's finally news, maybe Mizuki came into contact with the spy Orochimaru sent to Konoha and forgot about it.

For now…

Their task is to fully awaken Mizuki's memories and investigate everyone he has recently or even previously interacted with.

"I'll go find Ibiki right now!" Asuma said seriously and went looking for the ANBU interrogator.

With Ibiki involved, it wouldn't take long before they could find leads on Orochimaru and relieve Hiruzen's biggest concern.

After that, everyone went back to their own duties.

That night was destined to be anything but peaceful.

In the following days, Konoha returned to its usual calm, as if Naruto stealing the Scroll of Seals and Mizuki's arrest never became known.

However, there was one thing — the ninja academy's class assignments had been delayed by a few days.

In the Hidden Sound Village, inside a concealed mountain cave.

The cave was dark, but a bright incandescent light illuminated it clearly.

Inside, there were countless instruments, and in the center stood a bed.

On the bed lay a pale body with tubes inserted all over.

It looked lifeless, as if without any sign of life.

Orochimaru stood nearby, seemingly observing the condition of the body.

Next to him, a young man with white hair and round glasses followed Orochimaru, taking notes with a serious expression.

"Record this!" Orochimaru narrowed his eyes as he examined the body.

"This is Artificial Human No. 5. The Wood Release cells have fully fused. The Uzumaki cells are perfectly merged. The Shikotsumyaku cells and the Immortal cells are fused, but less than 50% complete."

Orochimaru began reciting the data on the test subject, a smile curling on his lips.

Around him, there were more than a dozen petri dishes, each containing similar test subjects — artificial humans.

"Lord Orochimaru, do you really intend to use these artificial humans as actual vessels for reincarnation?" the white-haired young man asked curiously, pushing up his glasses.

"Hehe... after speaking with that brat from the Uchiha clan, I realized the so-called vessel I've been seeking is ridiculously weak.

Only a genuine artificial experiment can be considered perfect!"

Orochimaru licked his lips as he answered Kabuto's question, excitement flickering in his eyes.

He knew well how strong Genya was.

However, his true goal was to create a perfect artificial human that fused all cells together.

Though this artificial human might not be the strongest, it would be the most complete!

In the future, it could even become the second greatest ninja in the world.

Yes, the second greatest ninja.

The true first would be Genya — or perhaps it should be Genya!

"Is that so?" Kabuto blinked, interest sparking in his eyes.

"If you also want to use this artificial human, you need to master the Living Corpse Reincarnation!" Orochimaru's eyes gleamed with excitement.

"I've been researching Living Corpse Reincarnation these past few years. Through artificial humans, our souls can remain inside an artificial body for a long time."

At these words, Orochimaru's eyes were full of anticipation.

One reason he had been constantly changing bodies before was that using another's body only lasted a few years before it stiffened and deteriorated.

That meant he always needed a new body.

But after his modifications, combined with the artificial human's reconstruction, this body would perfectly match his soul.

Therefore, his soul could stay permanently inside the artificial body!

Moreover,

This time, he was developing a perfect body, enhanced with the immortal cells of the Jashinists— almost flawless.

Unless absolutely necessary, this would be Orochimaru's most perfect body, one he would never have to replace!

"If I need it, I will!" Kabuto nodded seriously, as if considering the feasibility of the artificial human plan.

His eyes were full of interest.

"Don't worry. If you truly want an artificial human body, I will help you create a new experimental subject."

Orochimaru smiled encouragingly as he looked at Kabuto's expression.

After years of working with Genya, Orochimaru's mood seemed to have brightened somewhat, and the cold, sinister aura he once had had faded considerably.

"Scan the next artificial human."

After finishing with this experimental subject, Orochimaru continued observing the next one.

Among these artificial humans, Orochimaru would select the most perfect one.

Then, he would install the Sharingan that Genya gifted him into the artificial body.

In this way... his body would become even more perfect!

"Orochimaru-sama!"

Just as Orochimaru was surveying, a tall and graceful figure walked in.

The newcomer was also a loyal follower of Orochimaru—Guren.

"What is it, Guren?" Orochimaru asked calmly upon seeing her. "Is there news from Konoha?"

"Yes…" Guren nodded, then continued, "Mizuki deceived the Jinchuriki Uzumaki Naruto into stealing the Scroll of Seals, but in the end, he was caught by Konoha's people!"

"Oh, is that so?" Orochimaru didn't seem surprised and only nodded indifferently.

"Should we go rescue Mizuki?" Guren looked at Orochimaru's calm expression and quickly added.

"No need." Orochimaru shook his head, then continued, "Mizuki is just a greedy ninja. I only lent him some power. If he could have brought the Scroll of Seals to me, he might have had some value. But now, he's worthless!"

"Understood!" Guren nodded as she listened to Orochimaru's words, but still asked, "Could Konoha find out about our hidden undercover ninja through him?"

"Don't worry. My ninja never contacted him!" Orochimaru firmly shook his head. 

Mizuki's strength wasn't worth using an undercover ninja to communicate with him!

"Hikari, it's time to change Kimimaro's Byakugan."

Genya glanced at the sky and said to the graceful young girl beside him.

As he spoke, his palm rested gently on Hikari's shoulder.

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