Orochimaru had not practiced for a long time, and had not even gone on missions.
But this did not mean that he had become weaker. The integration of Hashirama's cell solution had significantly boosted Orochimaru's Chakra and physique. Although the fusion process was painful, and he was not a descendant of the Sage of Six Paths, the benefits were equally immense.
Orochimaru was confident that even if he didn't have a so-called Sage Body and wasn't a descendant of the Sage of Six Paths, he could still transform himself into a new god.
He had no interest in seizing other people's bodies. He wanted to nurture the most excellent body.
Even if his own body was no good, wasn't there White Zetsu?
Orochimaru had considered the idea of taking over White Zetsu's body with his soul. Given White Zetsu's physique, which could fuse almost all genes, it was absolutely the most perfect material. Most crucially, it had no soul. As long as his own soul entered it's body, that body would be his.
If he were to seize another person's body, even if he could do it, the other party's soul would be a huge hidden danger, ultimately not suitable for him.
If possible, Orochimaru also wanted to research Tailed Beast Chakra.
If the Orochimaru from the original story knew about the treatment this Orochimaru received, he would probably shed tears of envy.
How did that Orochimaru usually conduct his experiments?
He didn't get enough support, not enough funding, didn't have good things like White Zetsu, and certainly didn't have Tobirama as a like-minded partner. The truth of this world also required him to explore it little by little, always walking on the wrong path.
In comparison, this Orochimaru directly knew the truth, and then could just 'create gods' little by little.
Although doing so eliminated some of the fun of experimentation, it still gave Orochimaru a lot of enjoyment, making him happy.
What could be more meaningful than personally shaping a god?
"So Tsunade, are you going to inject this as well? Actually, I recommend you directly transplant First Hokage-sama's cells. This might allow you to directly fuse Wood Release." Orochimaru looked at Tsunade, coaxing her.
Compared to Nawaki or Kushina, Orochimaru clearly favored Tsunade more. If Tsunade could cooperate with his experiments, he was confident that with the cooperation of Tobirama and Tsunade, using Hashirama's cells and White Zetsu, Tsunade could also gain the power to use Wood Release.
As for the amount of power, Orochimaru couldn't guarantee it, but Wood Release itself had great symbolic significance, didn't it?
Orochimaru felt that Wood Release held a great attraction for Tsunade. As long as she mastered Wood Release, Tsunade would be Hashirama's successor.
Tsunade frowned. She naturally understood what Orochimaru meant. She had also coveted Wood Release for a long time. That was the Ninjutsu her grandfather had used to pacify the chaotic world.
Although Wood Release was not a mark of the Senju clan, and apart from each generation's Asura Chakra reincarnation, no one else seemed to be able to learn Wood Release, ultimately, Wood Release was too famous because of Hashirama.
Should she try to acquire Wood Release?
Tsunade looked at her foolish younger brother, Nawaki. For these three years, Tobirama had been teaching Nawaki, and he had taught Nawaki very well. Rather than saying Nawaki inherited Hashirama, it was more accurate to say he inherited Tobirama's Water Release. This was quite rare and valuable.
At that time, the Ninja World even boasted that Tobirama was more like the Mizukage than the Mizukage himself, and there were even rumors that Tobirama had signed a contract with the ocean, making him the strongest Water Release user in the Ninja World.
Being able to inherit Water Release, Nawaki was already quite excellent.
Then, someone still needed to inherit their grandfather's power. Perhaps it really should be her.
Moreover, Tsunade wasn't actually that eager for strength. Having mastered Sage Mode, her strength was already considered the peak for an ordinary ninja.
The current number one person in the Ninja World, Kazuki, was her disciple, so she didn't need to worry about strength.
As for Madara coming, wasn't there Kazuki?
Spending a few years researching her grandfather's cells to gain Wood Release herself, even if it was a weakened version of Wood Release, was not impossible in Tsunade's opinion.
"Actually, I really want to ask, why can't we let Tsunade-sensei absorb the nutrient solution first, and then transplant the First Hokage's cells after she gets used to this nutrient solution?" Kazuki asked at this time.
"We have studied similar problems before. At first, my plan was also similar to yours." Orochimaru was not surprised, but patiently explained.
"It's just that the First Hokage's cells are too invasive."
Speaking of this, Orochimaru looked at Kazuki with regret.
Before, he had researched Kazuki's cells and found that Kazuki's cells were the most invasive he had ever seen. Let alone the cells of ordinary ninjas, even Hashirama's cells would be instantly devoured when they encountered Kazuki's cells.
Orochimaru had thought about using White Zetsu to dilute and weaken Kazuki's cells, but White Zetsu, upon encountering Kazuki's cells, immediately turned into a towering tree without a word, which made Orochimaru very helpless.
Kazuki's life level probably far surpassed that of others.
"Highly invasive?" Kazuki raised an eyebrow, seemingly understanding something.
"Yes, precisely because they are too invasive. If the nutrient solution is injected first, and then the cells are injected, even if the cells are diluted with White Zetsu, in order to have Wood Release, they must have a certain amount of concentration. Once injected into the body, they will rapidly assimilate the previously integrated cells, instantly eroding those cells, thereby leading to the body's collapse."
"Even people who might originally be able to withstand the First Hokage's cells might not be able to withstand the instant erosion after such a ordeal." Orochimaru patiently explained to the few people.
Tsunade said nothing. As the most excellent medical ninja, she understood the principles Orochimaru spoke of.
So, it's difficult!