ebonymovies Chapter 319 Lord Orochimaru, Always So Gentle
Chapter 319 Lord Orochimaru, Always So Gentle
Chapter 319 Lord Orochimaru, Always So Gentle
Orochimaru in the dream had already explained the reason very clearly.
However, the young man named Senju Mokujin still had a tense face, full of resentment and impatience.
He was clearly extremely dissatisfied with this reply.
Rather than a rational risk assessment, this young man was clearly more concerned about comparing his progress with his peers and saving face; the shame of being left behind by his peers was burning his cheeks.
Finally, he stepped forward abruptly and shouted defiantly, "But, Orochimaru-sama! Kento and the others who started at the same time as me have already reached the fourth stage, while I'm still stuck at the third stage! How am I supposed to save face? During training, they always use this to make fun of me!"
When he got excited, Mu Ren's face turned bright red.
"Besides, even if there are still some minor fluctuations, you're here to oversee things, aren't you? Everyone says that with Orochimaru-sama here, even if the experiment goes wrong, you'll definitely be able to control it! I trust you, and I'm not afraid of that little risk! Please let me give it a try!"
Hearing Mujin's words, Kabuto, who was watching quietly from the side, found it unbelievable. His eyes behind his glasses flashed with absurdity and shock.
Does this thousand-armed wooden figure really take a potentially life-threatening experiment so lightly?
Could it be that the Wood Release experiments in this dream world have become so safe that even the test subjects themselves are completely fearless and indifferent?
Dou couldn't help but recall the confidential file he had seen in reality.
In reality, Orochimaru conducted human experiments to develop Wood Release. Every subject who was used as a subject writhed and struggled in extreme pain, ultimately dying. The survival rate was basically zero!
Here, the test subjects were actually worried about saving face because they were behind schedule, and even dared to bargain with Orochimaru to enter the higher-risk stage ahead of time.
This huge contrast made Dou feel like his worldview had been shaken like never before.
Hearing the wooden figure so casually dismiss the risks, Orochimaru's gentle smile, which had been present on his face, finally faded away.
His golden pupils narrowed slightly, his gaze becoming exceptionally calm, even revealing a rare sharpness.
Even without releasing the slightest killing intent, the moment this legendary Sannin unleashed his aura, the wooden man couldn't help but hold his breath.
Orochimaru's tone suddenly turned stern, becoming extremely serious.
"Kimagine, remember this: every one of you volunteered to participate in this research to explore the boundaries of the Senju clan's power, for the future of Konoha, not to compete with others! And you—you are all members of the Nawaki clan, you are all Konoha ninjas!"
"The significance of this research is not to create a group of reckless individuals who disregard the consequences, but to help you understand and harness this power within a controlled and safe framework! Even if you think you can take risks and are not afraid of death, as the leader of this research, I have the responsibility and obligation to ensure the safety of every participant and minimize the risks! This is not something that can be negotiated!"
After the powerful words were spoken, the laboratory fell silent.
Orochimaru's resounding statement in the dream world completely clarified his stance and bottom line.
Safety is the top priority.
This undoubtedly stands in stark contrast to Orochimaru in reality, who spared no effort in pursuing the truth and regarded experimental materials as consumables.
Senju Mujin opened his mouth, wanting to utter a few more forceful words, but when he met Orochimaru's unusually sharp snake eyes, he couldn't squeeze out a single syllable, and his momentum instantly diminished.
He swallowed hard, his voice dropping eight octaves, and his eyes became somewhat evasive.
Orochimaru took in everything, and seeing his resentment, he seized the opportunity to speak with a half-smile: "If you insist that you are fully prepared, willing to take the known risks, and insist on entering the fourth stage ahead of schedule—"
He deliberately softened his tone, and seeing the glimmer of hope rekindle in the wooden man's eyes, Orochimaru added slowly, "According to the experimental procedure, Tsunade, as the chief medical officer, would have to come and treat you if you really went out of control and got injured in the fourth stage."
"How about this, you can go and ask Tsunade for her opinion yourself. If she agrees to let you advance to the fourth stage early, then I'll approve your application."
"Tsunade-sama?!" The hope that had just been rekindled in Kijin was instantly extinguished upon hearing this name, as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head, and his face turned deathly pale.
He instinctively shrank his neck, feeling a chill run down his spine.
Are you kidding me? To ask Princess Tsunade to make such a request?
He doesn't think he has nine lives!
The wooden man's heart was in his throat, and cold sweat streamed down his forehead.
"Uh, this—"
He scratched his messy hair, his earlier bravado completely gone.
The wooden figure forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, waving his hands repeatedly: "Ha, haha—well, forget it then! Lord Orochimaru, you're right, the foundation really needs to be solid. I, I'll work on consolidating the third stage again. Next time—yes, I'll definitely try my best to pass the next retest!"
Before he could finish speaking, he was already itching to make a run for it, not daring to linger for even half a second longer.
He quickly bowed deeply to Orochimaru, then secretly glanced at Kabuto Yakushi, who was silently observing the whole thing as if he were invisible.
After doing all this, he suddenly flung open the laboratory door, dashed out, and disappeared down the corridor as if fleeing.
Before leaving, he made sure to close the door quietly.
The laboratory returned to calm.
Orochimaru watched the metal door slowly close, shook his head slightly, and a helpless expression appeared on his face.
He then sighed and chuckled to himself, "Sigh, these kids—it's good that they're energetic, but sometimes they just lack patience and don't know how to respect risks."
After saying this, he turned and walked to the lab bench to continue organizing the data he had put down when he was interrupted by the wooden figure.
His expression had returned to calm and composure, as if the recent setback was nothing more than a minor ripple in his daily work.
auditorium.
Tsunade slammed her fist into the armrest of the chair in a fit of rage!
The entire row of seats jolted violently. Veins throbbed on her forehead as she gritted her teeth and cursed, "W-what do you mean?! That brat—what do you mean 'forget it, forget it'?! Hearing my name is like seeing a ghost! Am I that scary?! Am I more frightening than that stupid experiment?!"
[Ding! Tsunade's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +300!]
Seeing this, Jiraiya, who was watching the show with great interest, nodded gleefully and couldn't help but laugh out loud, blurting out, "Indeed—sometimes when Tsunade gets angry, it's more frightening than anything else."
As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly realized something was wrong, and his voice stopped abruptly.
Sure enough, a cold gaze filled with murderous intent instantly fixed itself on him.
Tsunade slowly turned her head, her fists clenched so tightly they cracked, a dangerously dangerous smile on her face: "Jiraiya, what did you just say?"
Jiraiya instantly shrank his neck, chuckled dryly twice, and waved his hands repeatedly: "N-nothing! I was just saying that kid has no taste and doesn't know what's good for him!"
Tsunade, you are gentle, kind, and possess superb medical skills; you are a peerless treasure of Nokonoha!
[Ding! Jiraiya's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +300!]
As soon as he said it, Jiraiya wiped away a cold sweat, secretly relieved.
I barely escaped death!
He quickly coughed, then, in a moment of inspiration, turned his gaze to Orochimaru, who had been silently staring at the screen the entire time, and forcibly changed the subject, saying, "Oh dear, Orochimaru, look at yourself in the dream, so easy to talk to! So responsible, haha!"
Before Orochimaru could even respond to Jiraiya's irritating remark, the white-haired boy beside him, who had been as quiet as a statue, suddenly raised his head.
Kimimaro's grey-green eyes shone with unwavering determination as he spoke clearly and earnestly, "Lord Orochimaru, it has always been so."
The moment these words were spoken, the surroundings fell silent.
All eyes turned to the boy who had suddenly spoken, their eyes filled with a strange, incredulous look.
Jiraiya's expression was particularly exaggerated, his mouth slightly open and his eyes wide open, as if he had heard a fairy tale.
"Hey kid, are you alright? Open your eyes and look closely, how can these be the same?!"
Jiraiya was secretly puzzled. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would have suspected that Kimimaro either had a problem with his eyesight or that his brain had been thoroughly brainwashed.
Kimimaro's determination grew even stronger, and he nodded without hesitation, saying, "It's the same."
Then, he solemnly and firmly argued, "When I was abandoned by my clan and left helpless, it was Lord Orochimaru who found me, gave me a new place to stay and a reason to live! He taught me to control my power and made me stronger!"
As he spoke, a warm and pure light shone in his gray eyes, a light that evoked boundless gratitude and reverence as he recalled the past.
At the same time, Kimimaro's pale face flushed an unnatural red with excitement.
"Lord Orochimaru never looked down on me because of my bloodline disease; on the contrary, he has always spared no effort in finding a cure for me! Lord Orochimaru is a very kind person, but his methods may not be easily understood by outsiders!"
After Kimimaro finished his heartfelt speech, an eerie silence fell over the audience.
Jiraiya's previously nonchalant smile had vanished, replaced by a complex and enigmatic expression.
Whether it's shock or emotion, I can't quite describe the feeling.
He glanced at Kimimaro, then at Orochimaru beside him with a strange expression, opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately didn't utter a single word.
Tsunade crossed her arms, raised her eyebrows slightly, and looked Orochimaru up and down with a completely new gaze.
Kimimaro's heartfelt words just now undoubtedly tore open a corner of Orochimaru's cold exterior from a very special angle.
Even Nagato, who had always been taciturn and out of place among the people of Konoha, couldn't help but let a meaningful glint flash in his eyes at this moment.
Orochimaru, who was at the center of everyone's attention, was caught off guard and froze the moment he heard the word "gentle" used to describe himself. The smile on his face suddenly froze, as if he doubted that he had misheard. Then, the corner of his mouth twitched imperceptibly, revealing a complex meaning between his smile and his expression.
This was the first time he had ever looked away from the screen, slowly turning his head to look at Kimimaro beside him, whose face was flushed with excitement.
A strange light unexpectedly flashed in those cold, sharp, golden vertical pupils.
[Ding! Orochimaru's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
on the screen.
After the minor incident, the laboratory returned to normal.
Orochimaru tidied up the documents he had put down during the interruption, then turned to Kabuto Yakushi, who had been waiting quietly to the side, his tone returning to its professional and calm manner when he was working.
"Kabuto, come with me. The fourth phase of the experiment is about to begin, and there's still a lot of preparation work to be done."
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."
Dou responded respectfully, habitually bowing slightly.
Seeing this, Orochimaru in his dream world couldn't help but sigh helplessly and reached out to ruffle Kabuto's soft silver hair.
This intimate gesture made Kabuto stiffen abruptly. Before he could react, Orochimaru said gently, "Here we go again—didn't I tell you there's no need to be so formal here? We're partners, not superiors and subordinates, understand?"
Dou quickly adjusted his round-framed glasses on the bridge of his nose, hesitated for a moment, and tried to make his voice sound more natural.
"Yes—I understand, Lord Orochimaru. But—I'm still a little unaccustomed to it."
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He was telling the truth; this equal and gentle way of getting along was indeed very unfamiliar to him.
Orochimaru smiled slightly upon seeing this and did not press the matter further. He simply waved his hand and said gently, "It's alright, take your time, let's go."
After saying that, he took the lead and walked towards the metal door on the other side of the laboratory.
Dou quickly took two steps to catch up.
The subsequent experimental preparations were a piece of cake for Dou, and he even felt a sense of ease and comfort.
After all, in reality, he had already accompanied Lord Orochimaru through countless experiments, both large and small. Assisting this legendary ninja in various complex and even dangerous experiments was one of his greatest strengths.
At this moment, whether in reality or in a dream, this remains unchanged.
Thinking of this, the turmoil in Dou's heart gradually subsided, and he quickly entered a familiar work mode.
He proceeded methodically, following the instructions of the dream Orochimaru.
Proficiently calibrate all instrument parameters, check the activity of test samples in petri dishes, repeatedly verify every safety protocol procedure, and prepare emergency medical supplies and sealing scrolls.
Every step Dou took fully demonstrated his profound knowledge and rich practical experience.
Orochimaru in his dream world occasionally glanced at the assistant with admiration and satisfaction, clearly appreciating the assistant's professional cooperation, and nodding slightly from time to time.
In assisting with the experiment, Kabuto also keenly perceived a deeper commonality.
Although the Orochimaru in the dream interacts with people in a completely different way than the one in reality, once they enter a research state, the two exhibit a surprising consistency.
They are rigorous to the point of being demanding, striving for perfection in every set of data, every parameter, and every process, allowing no ambiguity or carelessness whatsoever.
Once immersed in experiments, everything outside seems to fade from their senses; time, fatigue, and even the presence of others are forgotten, and they become completely absorbed in exploring knowledge and analyzing phenomena.
Even the deepest desire hidden in one's heart to explore the unknown, and the occasional flash of madness in one's eyes.
These are all exactly the same as Orochimaru in Kabuto's memory.
That is a persistent pursuit of truth, laws, nature, and the boundaries of possibility.
The difference is that Orochimaru in reality led this obsession to taboo and eternity, while the one before us confines it to the realm of safety and development.
But no matter what, the fervor and obsession burning deep within him were equally intense and passionate.
Kabuto could truly feel this.