Chapter 401 Blood and Memories

Sengoku Ryoma, Kreutz, and Orochimaru gathered in the laboratory, their eyes fixed on the tube of light blue blood sample on the central table. The blood flowed slowly in the transparent test tube, emitting a mysterious and powerful aura, as if it contained incredible power. The robot arm of the intelligent brain carefully fixed the test tube on the analyzer, and then began a series of complex tests and analyses.

The panel of the intelligent computer flashed with countless data streams. After a moment, its calm and mechanical voice echoed in the laboratory: "The blood sample has been collected. Preliminary analysis shows that the sample has extremely high chakra concentration and stability, far exceeding the blood level of ordinary humans. According to the data comparison in the database, the sample is highly similar to the gene sequence of the Uchiha family, the Hyuga family, and the Uzumaki family, but it shows a completely different evolutionary pattern at the key gene nodes."

Sengoku Ryoma stared at the analysis data displayed by the intelligent computer, and a trace of calm thought appeared on his face. Then, he said softly: "It seems that Otsutsuki Toneri's blood not only retains the Uchiha family's Sharingan gene, but also combines the Hyuga clan's Byakugan and the Uzumaki clan's powerful vitality. This gene fusion may be the self-strengthening of the Otsutsuki clan in the long-term evolution process in order to adapt to different environments."

Kreutz nodded, his eyes flashing with thought, "Indeed. The genes of the Otsutsuki clan, to some extent, have surpassed our understanding of human genes. This fusion not only gives them powerful strength, but also makes them more adaptable and resistant. In other words, their bodies can better withstand the flow of high-concentration chakra without collapsing due to excessive load."

Orochimaru stared at the blood in the test tube, his eyes flashing with strong interest and desire. His voice was low and full of fanatical emotion, "This fusion and evolution of genes is not just a simple mixture, but the birth of a new life form. The Otsutsuki clan may have reached the peak of power that we can't reach in this way. This blood, this gene, will open a door to a new world for us."

The panel of the intelligent computer flashed again, and it added calmly: "Through comparative analysis, this blood sample also contains some unknown gene fragments. These fragments may be the unique evolutionary characteristics of the Otsutsuki clan. Preliminary speculation is that these gene fragments may be related to the way they control chakra and the mechanism of extending lifespan."

Sengoku Ryoma pondered for a moment, then said: "If we can decode these unknown gene fragments, perhaps we can reveal the secrets of the Otsutsuki clan, and even apply this ability to our own transformation plan. This is not only an improvement in strength, but also a challenge to the limits of life."

Kreutz took over the conversation with a hint of excitement in his tone, "Yes, if we can master this gene, our strength will reach an unprecedented level. Umbrella's plan will be more successful. Imagine integrating this gene into our warriors, they will become truly invincible."

Orochimaru's eyes became more and more fiery, and he murmured in a low voice: "The secret of life, the source of power...what the Otsutsuki clan has mastered is exactly the ultimate goal we are pursuing. As long as we crack the secrets of these genes, we can break the shackles of life and control true immortality and power."

The intelligent computer continued to report calmly: "Current analysis shows that certain fragments in the gene have extremely high repair and chakra storage capabilities, which may explain the extraordinary regeneration ability and combat endurance of the Otsutsuki clan. In addition, extremely rare energy elements have been detected in the blood. These elements may be related to some special substances in the universe, giving them higher-dimensional perception and power."

In Orochimaru's private laboratory, the lights were dim and cold, and various high-tech equipment flickered faintly in the shadows. In the middle of the laboratory table, a test tube stood quietly on a stand, filled with light blue blood, which was the sample just extracted from Otsutsuki Toneri's body. Orochimaru lowered his head and looked at the data on the analyzer intently, his eyes flashing with excitement and desire that could not be concealed.

At this moment, a brisk and rhythmic sound of footsteps came from outside the laboratory. It was the sound of high-heeled sandals stepping on the hard ground, and each step carried a force that was intentional or unintentional. Orochimaru's mouth corners slightly raised, and a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes. He did not turn around, because he already knew who was coming.

As the footsteps approached, the door of the laboratory slowly opened with a slight "hiss" sound, as if there was a depressing atmosphere in the air.

"Hey, Orochimaru." A heroic and slightly playful voice came over, with an aura that could not be ignored, as if the owner of the voice had long been accustomed to controlling everything.

Orochimaru turned around and saw Tsunade standing at the door. She was wearing a dark blue off-shoulder dress, the hem of which swayed gently at her knees, and the pair of high-heeled sandals on her feet were particularly dazzling. Tsunade had one hand on her waist and the other hand gently swung the small bag in her hand, with a lazy and playful expression on her face.

"You asked me to come here just for this?" Tsunade raised her lips slightly, and her eyes swept over everything in the laboratory, finally stopping at the test tube. Her eyes were full of curiosity, but more of a kind of disdain, as if everything in front of her was not enough to arouse her real interest.

Orochimaru still had a smile on his face. He shifted his gaze from the test tube to Tsunade, and his voice was filled with a hint of light-hearted teasing: "Tsunade, I didn't expect you to come so soon. It seems that what I prepared is still attractive."

Tsunade snorted softly and walked into the laboratory, her footsteps echoing in the empty space. She walked to the laboratory table and casually glanced at the test tubes, with a hint of casual interest in her tone, "The blood of the Otsutsuki clan? It sounds interesting, but... do you really believe that these things can help you find the secret of immortality?"

Orochimaru did not answer directly, but nodded slightly, with an indescribable enthusiasm flashing in his eyes, "Perhaps this is just the beginning, but it is a beginning full of infinite possibilities. Tsunade, don't you want to witness the birth of this power with your own eyes?"

Tsunade sneered, with a hint of ridicule and disdain in her eyes, "I don't have as much ambition as you. I'm more concerned about whether all this can bring me more...wealth and enjoyment." There was a casualness in her words, but also a sense of reality that was difficult to conceal.

Orochimaru smiled slightly, as if he had expected Tsunade to say that. His eyes fell on the test tube again, and he said softly: "Don't worry, this power is not only for me, but also for those who are willing to join us. You will find that there are some things in this world that are more worth pursuing than money and pleasure."

Tsunade shook her head slightly, still with that disapproving expression on her face, "That's not necessarily true. After all, I still like things that can be seen and touched. However, since you invited me here, I can see what tricks you can come up with this time."

Her eyes returned to the test tube again, with a hint of inquiry and curiosity in her eyes. Although she said disdainfully, deep down in her heart, Tsunade could not completely resist the temptation of that unknown power.

"But..." Tsunade suddenly remembered something and turned her gaze to Orochimaru, with a hint of doubt in her tone, "You called me here, didn't you just want to show me this?"

Orochimaru did not answer, but just smiled slightly, with an unfathomable look in his eyes, as if there were more far-reaching plans waiting to be revealed.

Orochimaru slowly picked up a test tube from the lab table. The light blue liquid in the test tube swayed gently, emitting a faint fluorescence. He handed the test tube to Tsunade, with a hint of teasing and pride in his tone: "This is a living cell regeneration potion that I developed myself based on the biochemical gene technology of Umbrella."

Tsunade took the test tube, frowned slightly, and looked at the liquid inside carefully. Her expression seemed a little disdainful, and the corners of her mouth slightly raised with a hint of mockery: "Do you like to use things you invented so much? I don't believe you can do better than those professional scientists."

There was a hint of teasing in her words, as if suggesting that Orochimaru's confidence was a little too much. Despite this, her eyes still lingered on the test tube for a moment, her curiosity aroused.

Orochimaru smiled slightly, with a deep light flashing in his eyes. His voice was low and carried the persistence of a scientist: "After all, only by doing it yourself can you deepen your understanding of things. Every detail can only be discovered and improved through repeated experiments. This is the fun of scientific research, isn't it?"

Tsunade shook her head slightly, still with a disapproving expression on her face, but she began to agree with Orochimaru's persistence. She glanced at the solution in the test tube, with a hint of doubt and ridicule in her tone: "If it was the style of the Orochimaru I know... he would have been unable to resist experimenting himself a long time ago."

When Orochimaru heard this, a half-smile appeared on his face, and his eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was trying to find out what was going on in Tsunade's heart. He spoke slowly, with a hint of meaningful teasing in his tone: "Do you think I'm not the real Orochimaru, Tsunade?"

Tsunade's expression changed slightly, and a hint of unnaturalness flashed in her eyes, but then she regained her confident look, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, with a hint of stubbornness that refused to admit defeat: "Hmph, who knows. Anyway, you have always been a guy that is hard to figure out." There was a hint of arrogance and stubbornness in her tone. Although she did not admit it, she was still full of vigilance towards Orochimaru's ability and mystery in her heart.

She gently shook the test tube in her hand, then raised her head, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, and asked: "By the way, that pervert...what did Shin Konoha do to him?" When she mentioned "pervert", there was a subtle worry in her expression, but her tone was deliberately kept relaxed.

When Orochimaru heard this question, his expression softened slightly, as if he was talking about an old friend. He sighed softly and said slowly, "Jiraiya... He must be having a hard time getting over it. He's now hiding in the holy land of those toads, living a secluded life. When he's bored, he asks me to buy him some wine to bring back."

There was a hint of helplessness and nostalgia in Orochimaru's tone, as if he was recalling the days of the Sannin in the past. Despite all the grievances between him and Jiraiya, when he mentioned this name, his voice revealed a complex emotion that was difficult to conceal.

When Tsunade heard this, her eyes flickered slightly, but then she returned to her indifferent look. She shrugged lightly, raised the corners of her mouth, and said with a hint of disguised ridicule: "He is still the same, and he will never change his obsessed look. I just hope he won't cause trouble to those toads anymore."

Although she tried hard to act nonchalant, a hint of worry and reluctance in her heart was inadvertently revealed.