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Inside the brightly lit room, as Kakashi entered, he was greeted by a strong smell of alcohol disinfectant, causing him to frown slightly. It was evident that this bright room was frequently used for some kind of experiment.
"Teacher Orochimaru."
In the room, Orochimaru was alone, observing a test tube in front of him, seemingly recording some changes. When Uchiha Yoru arrived, he didn't even turn his head, merely nodding lightly. "Night, have Kakashi lie down."
Kakashi, who had been prepared, bowed his head respectfully and said, "Yes, Lord Orochimaru."
The reputation of the Three Great Shinobi was second only to the Hokage within the village. Even the heads of the Six Departments treated the Three Great Shinobi with respect, as they had proven their strength, each possessing power on par with a Kage.
Kakashi lay on the chair, his exposed right eye seeming somewhat vacant and indifferent as it gazed at the white light from the ceiling. However, he was secretly observing his surroundings.
After a full fifteen minutes, Orochimaru finally put down the documents he had been recording and turned to look at Kakashi, who had been waiting for a long time, his unique, raspy smile appearing.
"Hehe, the Mangekyou Sharingan is truly a fascinating object to study."
Orochimaru's evil and greedy tone and smile could easily be misinterpreted, and Kakashi couldn't help but frown. Though he might be indifferent to his own life, this eye was more important to him than life itself.
"Teacher Orochimaru, your laughter can easily cause misunderstandings."
Uchiha Yoru shrugged and smiled, then the two of them approached Kakashi. At Yoru's gesture, Kakashi slowly lifted his forehead protector, revealing the Mangekyou Sharingan, which could never be closed.
Orochimaru's evil and greedy eyes seemed to be admiring some rare treasure, but only those who knew him well understood that he was merely fascinated by a new subject for his research.
At this moment, Orochimaru was proud, though Bloodline Limits were powerful, they had not yet completely captivated him. After all, the three-tomoe Sharingan and the Mangekyou Sharingan were incomparable.
Uchiha Yoru's hands glowed with the green chakra of Medical Ninjutsu, which he then placed over Kakashi's eye. He said solemnly, "Though the transplant was crude at the time, it has been repaired and now fully connected to all the nerves. This Sharingan has become one with Kakashi."
Uchiha Yoru reported Kakashi's condition truthfully, and Orochimaru nodded lightly. "Without a bloodline body, yet equipped with an awakened Sharingan, this is a conflict between constitution and bloodline. Therefore, the body cannot control the Sharingan like the Uchiha clan can, opening and closing it at will."
With his extensive experience, Orochimaru directly explained Kakashi's current situation, then shook his head. "This is not unprecedented; the village has long studied bloodline transplant experiments."
After a brief examination of Kakashi's Sharingan, Orochimaru lost interest and waved his hand casually. "Night, your suggestion is excellent. We can use a sealing technique to seal this Sharingan. When needed, you can simply解除封印."
With a nod, Uchiha Yoru smiled and removed Kakashi's forehead protector. Orochimaru then made a hand sign, and instantly, purple chakra flames appeared on his fingertips.
Sealing Technique: Five Elements Seal!
Chakra concentrated on his fingertips, and in an instant, it was imprinted around Kakashi's left eye. Strange black sealing patterns emerged, and Kakashi struggled to endure the discomfort, his left eye's superior vision gradually blurring and losing its light.
The three tomoe seemed to lose their vitality, and Kakashi's left eye slowly closed, a small black pattern of the Five Elements Seal appearing on his eyelid.
Many people could perform the Five Elements Seal, but those who could precisely control it to a specific part of the body were extremely rare. This demonstrated Orochimaru's terrifying chakra control.
"This is a seal tag, the key to the Five Elements Seal. Normally, this seal will restrict most of the chakra flow to your left eye, retaining only the necessary chakra for the eye to function, similar to hibernation. When needed, you can simply follow the hand signs to解除封印."
A simple yellow seal tag appeared in his hand, and Uchiha Yoru smiled. Indeed, it worked. After all, in the original story, the Mist-nin Ao could suppress the Byakugan using seal tags on his ears. Similarly, a three-tomoe Sharingan should not be a problem, especially with Orochimaru's expertise.
Kakashi, holding his left eye, felt a force trying to open it but lacked the strength to control it. As the burning sensation subsided, his left eye, which had been constantly draining chakra, now seemed to have a valve closing it, or leaving just a trace.
Feeling the changes within his body, Kakashi got off the bed and bowed respectfully to Orochimaru. "Thank you, Lord Orochimaru."
Looking at Kakashi, Orochimaru licked his lips with interest and smiled evilly. "Talented ninja Kakashi, you are impressive. You possess all five elemental affinities naturally. If you wish, you can work for me."
Recruitment!
Orochimaru admired geniuses, especially those like Kakashi, who became a Jounin at twelve. He was confident that under his tutelage, Kakashi would become an outstanding Leaf ninja.
However, Kakashi remained silent, bowing his head. After all, he was a student of the Fourth Hokage. Joining Orochimaru now would have significant implications.
"Hehe, Night, though you follow the steps in your research, your ideas are the most outstanding I have seen."
Orochimaru did not get angry with Kakashi but instead turned to Uchiha Yoru, smiling approvingly. His research might need assistants, but sometimes, creative ideas were the most crucial.
Without these creative ideas, how could he open the door to the unknown?
"Hehe, using a sealing technique to suppress a bloodline eye is feasible but extremely difficult. One, the rarity of the bloodline body, two, the lack of rejection, and three, the user must have precise chakra control."
Orochimaru's satisfied smile belied the fact that his student had relied on prior knowledge to understand these points. For example, the Mist-nin Ao could use the Byakugan with this method, so why not Kakashi?
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With his eye properly handled and no longer a hindrance, Kakashi looked at his classmate with gratitude. Perhaps he hadn't noticed, but their relationship had grown closer.
In the Dense Forest, outside the Snake-shaped Cave Entrance.
"Kakashi, this is the scroll for the 'Sealing Technique: Five Elements Seal.' After all, you can't always rely on others for your eye. It's best to rely on yourself."
Kakashi hesitated as he looked at the scroll Uchiha Yoru handed him. Sealing techniques, though a niche and rare skill, were treasures of each village.
The Five Elements Seal, an A-Rank (Prohibited Ultra-High-Level Ninjutsu). Kakashi was well aware of the technique's value.
Seeing Kakashi's hesitation, Uchiha Yoru shook his head and smiled. "Kakashi, don't worry. I'm giving this to you in my personal name. If you feel uncomfortable accepting it..."
Uchiha Yoru's gesture of rubbing his fingers together made Kakashi pause, his expression turning speechless. It was the same old classmate.
Back in school, though they had only been together for less than a year, Uchiha Yoru's reputation was well-known, especially his gesture for money.
"Alright." Kakashi was not one to be overly sentimental. Taking the scroll, he felt even more guilty. Some techniques could not be bought with money.
He knew that the other party did not want him to feel indebted, but the more he tried to ease his guilt, the more he felt it.
Watching Kakashi leave, Uchiha Yoru smiled, but his smile carried a hint of deeper meaning.
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