If the Eight Branches Technique were modified to be a Ninjutsu that could only be performed in Sage Mode, it could indeed be implanted with Bloodline Limits like Shikotsumyaku and Ice Release. However, in a normal state, the Eight Branches Technique could not be performed.
Would the Eight-Headed Serpent transformed by such an Eight Branches Technique no longer be an Eight-Headed Serpent, but an Eight-Headed Dragon?
"Orochimaru, here are the data for those two blood samples."
Hyuga Mio walked into the room with documents in hand, looking at Orochimaru rapidly writing something in a notebook.
"Mm, Mio, thank you for your hard work."
Orochimaru made the final stroke in her notebook, completing her conception of the Eight Branches Technique. Modifying the Eight Branches Technique would take time, and what she lacked most now was time.
With her current Chakra reserves, not only did she have to maintain Shadow Clones for daily research without affecting her own condition, but she also needed to use Ninjutsu in case of emergencies. She could no longer spare more Shadow Clones for the research of the Eight Branches Technique.
Fortunately, the Limb Regeneration room at the hospital no longer required Orochimaru to send Shadow Clones for support, as the Medical Ninja there had almost all mastered the Limb Regeneration Technique.
Otherwise, Orochimaru would have had to send an additional clone to assist them.
Orochimaru was a little unwilling to put the research on the Eight Branches Technique aside like this, only lamenting that time was not enough.
"What are you troubled about?"
Hyuga Mio's finger pressed Orochimaru's furrowed brow.
"Troubled that there's not enough time."
Orochimaru closed the notebook in her hand, took the documents from Hyuga Mio's hand, and placed the notebook in hers.
Hyuga Mio understood Orochimaru's meaning. She flipped through the notebook in her hand, her expression changing from surprise to contemplation, pondering the possibilities in Orochimaru's conception.
"Mio, what do you think?"
Orochimaru took a sip of herbal tea, looking at Hyuga Mio with a hint of pride in her eyes.
"I feel like I can't keep up with you."
Hyuga Mio said with a touch of disappointment. Orochimaru was too much of a genius, making her feel pressure, a pressure of whether she was worthy to stand by her side.
"Mio, what you need is not to catch up to me, but to help me."
Orochimaru finished reading the documents in her hand, as if seeing through Hyuga Mio's inner thoughts.
"Setting a goal can give you more motivation, but it can also give you more pressure. Your demands on yourself will be infinitely raised, and when you can't achieve what you want, you will complain about your incompetence. But in reality, you are already very outstanding."
"Mio, you are my most excellent assistant, and a scientist who can stand on her own."
Orochimaru's golden eyes looked at Hyuga Mio sincerely.
"Orochimaru..."
Hyuga Mio was deeply moved by Orochimaru's words and couldn't help but embrace her. It was the first time she had made such an intimate gesture in the Laboratory. Normally, she would never do this. The Laboratory was an important workplace for her, and she rarely brought personal feelings into her work.
"Honestly, you put too much pressure on yourself!"
Orochimaru patted Hyuga Mio's back and then tapped her head.
Setting her as a goal to chase after, wasn't that just asking for trouble?
She had lived two lives, possessing a vision and knowledge beyond this world. If Hyuga Mio could catch up to her, she might as well buy a piece of tofu and smash her head against it.
"Sorry..."
Hyuga Mio also felt that she had been overthinking. She didn't actually need to be so fixated on catching up to Orochimaru in terms of research.
"It's almost time. Is there anything you want to eat?"
Orochimaru glanced at the time. It was almost evening, and it was nearly time to prepare dinner.
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