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Konoha, inside the Secret Study Room.
Under the dim candlelight, Orochimaru's face showed a sickly, manic expression as he looked at the scroll, seemingly discovering some great land. He couldn't help but let out a hoarse laugh.
"Hehe, so it's like this. Perhaps this ninjutsu can achieve the goal of Eternal Life."
Just as Orochimaru was laughing in his sickly, hoarse manner, his snake-like eyes suddenly narrowed and he looked towards the door. Soon after, a knock was heard at the door.
The wooden door creaked open slowly, and Uchiha Clan stepped in, looking at Orochimaru in the dimly lit study, who was holding a large scroll with a sickly, lingering smile. Uchiha Clan couldn't help but feel speechless.
For some reason, Orochimaru's research room was brightly lit and modern, but the study and bedroom were always dim and cold, as if to create a certain atmosphere.
"Hehe, it's Lord Yoru. I wonder what good news Lord Yoru has brought this time?"
It had been a whole year, and the Konoha leadership still maintained their pretense, not mentioning the election of the Fifth Hokage at all, as if they were waiting for the Third Hokage to die in office before bringing it up.
Looking at his teacher, Orochimaru, Uchiha Clan smiled and slowly took out a scroll from his chest, handing it over with a smile. "Teacher Orochimaru, this is a ninjutsu that only the elite with the Three-Tomoe Sharingan can master in our clan."
Uchiha Clan ninjas with the Three-Tomoe Sharingan were almost all Jounin-level, and the ninjutsu they mastered was extraordinary, encompassing ninjutsu, genjutsu, hidden weapons, and more.
The Uchiha Clan was known as the first noble family in Konoha, and even the first bloodline family in the shinobi world for a reason. Any ninja who activated the Sharingan was almost a perfect ninja, with few drawbacks.
If an ordinary ninja focused on ninjutsu, they would need to spend a vast amount of time honing their taijutsu, genjutsu, and hidden weapons. But the Uchiha Clan was different. With the Sharingan activated, their genjutsu skills soared, and they could even counter genjutsu-type ninjas with genjutsu.
In terms of taijutsu, they had superior dynamic vision (observation skills). Even if their taijutsu was slightly inferior, this vision allowed them to not only avoid being at a disadvantage but also find opportunities. As long as the gap wasn't too large, they could still fight on par with their peers.
Hidden weapons were even more powerful with the Sharingan's enhancement. As for ninjutsu, the Uchiha Clan was famous for it. Even without considering the Three-Tomoe Sharingan's copying ability, the Uchiha Clan was renowned for their ninjutsu.
Therefore, Uchiha Clan ninjas who activated the Three-Tomoe Sharingan were all outstanding among their peers, which is why the shinobi world had the saying that in one-on-one battles of the same level, encountering a Sharingan user was a sure way to flee.
"Hehe, it seems I should congratulate Lord Yoru on the evolution of his Sharingan to the Three-Tomoe Sharingan."
The hoarse laughter echoed in the study, and Orochimaru licked his lips with great interest. His disciple had exceeded his expectations, evolving to the Three-Tomoe Sharingan state in just a year. Truly a genius.
Uchiha Clan Night generously handed over all the clan's secret ninjutsu, although it was a typical case of a son not valuing his father's legacy, it couldn't be denied that this act also brought a smile of satisfaction to Orochimaru's face.
Orochimaru, though broad-minded, still appreciated genuine intentions. His disciple's ability to put aside clan prejudices was commendable, especially considering the Uchiha Clan and the Hyuga Clan were traditional old noble families with deeply rooted ideas that were hard to break.
"Teacher, I hope the clan's ninjutsu can inspire you."
At that moment, Uchiha Clan Night wore a sincere smile, as if he genuinely cared for Orochimaru, deepening the genuine teacher-student bond between them.
Orochimaru opened the scroll, revealing various secret techniques of the Uchiha Clan. While valuable, they were not considered precious in his eyes, as they were best suited for use with the Sharingan's enhancement.
However, this gesture brought a warm feeling to Orochimaru's heart, having experienced the coldness of human nature, and he couldn't help but smile hoarsely.
"Lord Yoru, take a look at the concept of this ninjutsu."
Seemingly recalling his disciple's unexpected insights, Orochimaru laughed hoarsely and pushed the large scroll towards him without hesitation.
Uchiha Clan was also very curious. Seeing the densely packed information on the scroll, he was initially stunned, realizing it was an ongoing research project that had not yet succeeded.
Indeed, the scroll was filled with various experimental records, followed by ingenious ideas and techniques. Halfway through, Uchiha Clan Night's face showed shock.
At that moment, Uchiha Clan Night looked up at Orochimaru, his shock genuine, not an act, but a true reaction to this incomplete ninjutsu.
Seeing his disciple's shocked expression, Orochimaru also smiled sickly and said hoarsely, "Lord Yoru, I was also shocked when I first saw the records of this forbidden jutsu. But read it carefully."
At that moment, Orochimaru's sickly smile was tinged with a hint of worry. He was concerned about how his disciple would react after reading it—would he be angry and unable to accept it, or would he be a kindred spirit, or even develop the same desire as him?
When he saw this ninjutsu, the long-suppressed, unrealistic desires in his heart instantly surfaced. The idea kept echoing in his mind: it's possible! His pursuit was not wrong! This is a path!
"This! This!"
After reading through the large scroll, Uchiha Clan Night couldn't help but feel his scalp tingle, his face showing shock. It was entirely filled with forbidden jutsu experimental records.
"Hehe, Lord Yoru, what did you think of these forbidden jutsu records?"
At that moment, Orochimaru's sickly face showed a rare look of anticipation. He hoped to find a companion on his lonely, unaccepted path, but he was also afraid of the world's rejection.
After all, the current Orochimaru was not yet the future Orochimaru who had severed all ties and completely ignored the world's opinions.
He was still one of the Sannin of Konoha, the cold Orochimaru.
Under Orochimaru's hopeful gaze, Uchiha Clan Night couldn't hide his shock, taking a deep breath and slowly uttering two words. Upon hearing these words, Orochimaru's expression froze.
"Eternal Life! This forbidden jutsu gives me hope for Eternal Life!"
At that moment, Orochimaru's soul seemed to tremble. Under his frozen expression, a tear of understanding rolled down his cheek.
"Haha~"
Orochimaru's face then showed a sickly, manic laugh, his snake-like eyes full of aggression as he looked at Uchiha Clan Night. At that moment, he felt he had found a kindred spirit and couldn't help but laugh hoarsely.
"Lord Yoru! You are truly beyond my expectations!"
At that moment, Orochimaru was completely excited and deranged. If one didn't know him, they might be startled by the scene. But Uchiha Clan Night understood him well.
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