"Teacher Orochimaru."

"You came."

Shiren put on his white coat skillfully.

He hadn't been to Orochimaru's laboratory for a while, and he found that Orochimaru's research topics had undergone some changes.

Sheren did not ask why no one knew that he was still alive.

Hatake Sakumo has already been buried, so it obviously doesn't make much sense to discuss this issue again.

However, the occurrence of this incident had a great impact on both Toner and Orochimaru.

Both of them accelerated the progress of the experiment.

Toneri can clearly feel that in Orochimaru's experiments, the research on biology has been significantly increased.

Maybe Orochimaru has already started research on the human body, but he just didn't show it.

There was a tacit understanding that they didn't say anything, they were just doing things.

After a long time, Shiren felt that the atmosphere between the two of them had almost reached its fermentation, and he slowly said:

"Teacher Orochimaru, why do you think a person can be so fragile?"

After hearing Toneri's words, Orochimaru stopped moving his hands, as if he had touched the most sensitive point in his heart.

"Tonero-kun, do you feel the same way?" Orochimaru's hoarse voice sounded.

"Whether it is Brother Dan, Uncle Sakumo, or anyone else who died in the hidden village, they were all too fragile. As long as they suffered a little injury and were not treated in time, their death would seem so natural."

These words are not entirely meant to cater to Orochimaru's inner thoughts, they also contain his own insights after experiencing so many things.

"This is humankind, Toneri." Orochimaru licked his lips.

However, Shiren showed an expression that was hesitant to speak.

Seeing his appearance, Orochimaru raised his eyebrows.

"Not long ago, when I was looking for a famous blacksmith in the Kingdom of Iron, I heard a rumor on the border between the Kingdom of Iron and the Kingdom of Taki.

Decades ago, a very powerful ninja appeared in the country of Taki. However, due to some conflicts, this ninja had a dispute with the senior officials of Takigakure Village. In the end, this strong man from Takigakure Village massacred

All the senior officials of Takigakure Village, and used a secret technique that has been circulating in Takigakure Village for a long time to capture their hearts.

According to rumors, a person who has learned this secret technique can hold five hearts in his body. As long as one exists, he can survive.

Therefore, theoretically speaking, as long as you learn this secret technique, you can have eternal life."

The strong man of Takigakure that Toneri talked about was of course his partner, the number two employee of the cattery in his own mind.

As for the secret technique, of course it is Earth Resentment Yu.

"The secret technique you are talking about is called 'Earth Resentment Yu', right?" Orochimaru listened to Toneri's description and after thinking for a while, he directly said the three words "Earth Resentment Yu".

Hearing that Orochimaru actually knew the secret technique of Earth Resentment, Toneri admitted that he was a little surprised.

"I have seen some descriptions of this secret technique in the old man's collection, and I have also done some research on it, but because the materials are too scarce, I finally left it alone.

But I heard that this person seemed to have challenged the First Hokage Senju Hashirama, and even left alive in the end."

Orochimaru is a person who has a great interest in jutsu, all kinds of jutsu, especially some secret techniques and forbidden techniques, so he must have some understanding of the earthly resentment Yuzhen who has the effect of immortality.

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"It seems to be called Earth Resentment." Sheren said thoughtfully.

"If that magic works as you said, it can indeed gain permanent life, but in this way, the upper limit of this person's growth will be there.

The degree of development of this secret technique determines the upper limit of this ninja, and the quality of each heart may also increase his strength to a certain extent, but the upper limit is not high, that's all."

Orochimaru's understanding of jutsu is obviously very sophisticated. Just through some of the details he learned and coupled with Toneri's description, he immediately guessed the disadvantages of the Earthly Resentment Yu.

its growth limit.

For most ninjas, the upper limit of the growth of the shadow level is undoubtedly very high. After all, for most ninjas, the shadow level may be a point that they cannot reach in their lifetime.

But for Toner and Orochimaru, the Kage level is obviously not their goal, nor is it their end, so this secret technique may become a shackle.

However, Toneri himself did not want to have too much communication with Orochimaru regarding Kakuzu and Ji Yu. Kakuzu was considered his employee after all, but his salary was a bit high.

His main purpose was to open up a conversation with Orochimaru.

Raising the content of the chat to the level of immortality is Orochimaru's favorite content.

As expected, Orochimaru seemed to have found some inspiration from the earthly resentment.

"Actually, there are still some flaws in using heart vitality to maintain a person's life. The upper limit is also a problem, because your upper limit will be determined by the heart of others.

But if it can be based on the soul, it might not be a better way."

Speaking of the critical moment, Orochimaru's eyes burst with uncontrollable desire.

"Teacher, speaking of souls, one of Erwei's natural abilities is that he can see souls and even operate on souls to a certain extent." Toneri said.

Hearing this, Orochimaru's eyes lit up.

"Can one of Erwei's abilities actually be able to see other people's souls? That's right..."

After being extremely excited, Orochimaru murmured to himself.

Toneri knew that Orochimaru, in order to study the soul and touch the elusive soul, deliberately studied the forbidden art of Earth Reincarnation created by the Second Hokage.

It's just that this technique is too taboo and involves the soul of the dead. Even if Orochimaru is a disciple of Sarutobi Hiruzen, Sarutobi Hiruzen will not give him this technique, so if he wants to get it, he can only get it from the second generation Hokage.

A disciple of Senju Tobirama and a person with high authority in Konoha, Shimura Danzo!

It's just that Toneri doesn't know whether Orochimaru got it or not.

The person who truly developed this technique to the highest level during the Reincarnation of the Earth was not the creator, Senju Tobirama, nor Orochimaru, the mad scientist, but Kabuto Yakushi, the person who inherited everything from Orochimaru.

He gradually learned the sage mode of Ryūchi Cave, and at the same time, based on Orochimaru's research, he further developed the Jutsu Reincarnation.

It's not that Yakushi Kabuto's talent in filthy soil reincarnation is better than Orochimaru's, it's just that for Orochimaru, the filthy soil reincarnation technique is just a bridge, a bridge that allows him to contact the soul and understand the soul, although under certain conditions

He has further developed the abilities of Tsumugi Reincarnation, but has not specialized in him.

However, in Toneri's own words, you don't need to be specialized in the art of reincarnation, but if you have the opportunity to learn it, then you definitely can't miss it.

Orochimaru studies the soul, and since he can see the soul, capture the soul, and manipulate the soul, it will definitely provide him with some help, so that he will have the opportunity to come into contact with the forbidden art of reincarnation.

When they became interested, Tonero and Orochimaru started their discussion about souls.

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...

After Hatake Sakumo's funeral, another seven days passed.

Seven days, for most people, is enough time for them to forget many things about Hatake Sakumo.

Some people are like this. Even if the person is famous and has no interaction with them, after a period of time, everything about this person will slowly pass away.

This is the greatest tragedy for Hatake Sakumo, a man who was once willing to sacrifice everything for Konoha.

After seven days, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally summoned Toneri again.

It was still the familiar Hokage's office, but when Toneri came again, he felt that it was not much different from the dim underground base where Nebe Danzo was.

Sarutobi Hiruzen still looked a little haggard. He had a big reason for Hatake Sakumo's death. He probably didn't get a good rest during this period of time.

As you get older, if you don't get enough rest, you will look particularly haggard and embarrassed.

"Uncle Thirdai, you are looking for me." No matter how much dissatisfaction and grudge against Sarutobi Hiruzen he had in his heart, Toneri could not show it clearly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen had his pipe in his mouth, looking at Toneri whose expression remained unchanged, he couldn't help feeling helpless.

"Sheren, you must be blaming me too."

Sarutobi Hiruzen put down his pipe and said with a long sigh.

Toneri's expression froze, he pursed his lips and said nothing.

At this time, it would be too false to say that you have no complaints or blame.

On the contrary, silence may be the best option.

Seeing Toneri's expression, Sarutobi Hiruzen let out a long sigh again, "Jiraiya is the same as you, he said he needs to take Minato away for a while and take him out for some experience.

I agreed."

Hearing this, Toneri was slightly startled, and Jiraiya left again?

So Konoha not only lost Hatake Sakumo, but also temporarily lost a strong man like Jiraiya?

Konoha's security level has been reduced again, and its deterrence to other hidden villages has also been reduced again.

However, others may not know Jiraiya's whereabouts, but Hatake Sakumo's death cannot be concealed at all costs.

As for Minato's immediate response, this might be a good thing for him.

The two fell into silence.

After a long time, Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke again:
To be continued...