Time flew by, in a desolate plain.
No one would have expected an experimental base to be hidden here, and at this moment, the base was filled with all kinds of corpses.
There were corpses of ordinary animals, and also corpses of Ninja beasts possessing Chakra.
Takuno stood there, holding a large stack of experimental data.
He first experimented with fusions between animals, then converted some of them into Ninja beasts, and only after the experiments were complete did he move on to higher-grade materials.
However, at first, it was also a fusion between Ninja beasts and high-grade materials, as this was the wilderness, and while there were many wild beasts, obtaining live high-grade materials was a bit troublesome.
"Experimental data... there's a problem," Takuno murmured, looking at the experimental records in his hand.
It wasn't that the fusion failed, but rather that the physical changes after fusion were somewhat off.
Although the fused subject successfully acquired the physique of a Ninja beast, over time, it underwent slight changes, even showing signs of collapse, though the process was not fast.
Takuno nodded, contemplating everything in the original story, and finally uttered three words.
"Heaven, Earth, Man."
Hiruko had prepared for so long, not just by finding Kekkei Genkai corpses, but also by preparing the most suitable location for fusion and an astronomical phenomenon of a total solar eclipse, only then was he ready to complete the final fusion.
Perhaps it was necessary to utilize a kind of Natural Energy during the change of astronomical phenomena.
But... those were the conditions Hiruko needed to achieve the fusion of five Kekkei Genkai; the first four Kekkei Genkai did not require such stringent conditions.
"Then, it's the inherent flaw of the Chimera Technique," Takuno sighed.
He recalled how Hiruko's originally tall stature had transformed into a somewhat effeminate, slender youth after using the Chimera Technique.
And how, after the final failed fusion with Kakashi, he looked neither human nor ghost.
Takuno had actually long suspected there would be flaws; such a Ninjutsu was almost impossible to be perfect.
Even if Hiruko had truly prepared the conditions of Heaven, Earth, and Man, and perfectly fused the five Kekkei Genkai, it would only reduce the flaws of this technique, not eliminate them.
Since there are flaws, should he just abandon this Ninjutsu?
Takuno curled his lips, how could he?!
If he didn't use this Ninjutsu, then his current flaws would be even greater!
And he had thought about whether this Ninjutsu would have flaws before; now it was just confirmed. Although he felt regretful about it, he would absolutely not give up using this Ninjutsu, the only one that could change his future path!
Besides this, there was no other way!
Sage Mode? Not to mention he had wanted to learn Sage Mode before but couldn't even get started, nor did he dare to easily start.
Even in the late stages, Sage Mode's power isn't considered high, unless the God Tree released all the Natural Energy of this world; only then would Sage Mode have room to grow to be on par with Chakra Ninjutsu.
And that, obviously, was impossible.
Ten-Tails Jinchuriki? Don't be ridiculous.
With his current terrible physique, even housing a random Tailed Beast would be a near-death experience, let alone the Ten-Tails; that would be certain death!
Therefore, even if the Chimera Technique had monumental flaws, he would use it!
Takuno looked at the experimental records, took a deep breath, and then it was time for the final experiment.
Without wasting time, he prepared everything that needed to be prepared and began his research.
As for the struggles of the experimental subjects, like the Ninja beasts, they were futile; the restraints were so strong that even a Jonin-level ninja couldn't break free, only beings with exceptionally powerful physiques might be able to overcome them.
Although he was only a Special Jonin, he was very familiar with Ninjutsu and the power of various levels of Ninjutsu. Everything in this laboratory was the result of his meticulous craftsmanship, and basically, no unexpected situations would occur.
Afterward, Takuno formed hand signs nearby, which were even more complex than the original Chimera Technique's signs, because he wasn't using it on himself and needed to make some modifications.
Soon, the hand signs were complete.
"Ninjutsu - Chimera Technique!"
Takuno watched the experimental changes before him indifferently; he had seen such changes many times.
Finally, the fusion was complete. Takuno looked at the various experimental instruments on the console next to him; it was time to verify.
Takuno revealed a devilish smile.
He had no psychological burden; none of those who ended up on his experimental table were innocent.
Even so, Takuno felt that if there were a judgment of good and evil in this world, like heaven and hell, then he would undoubtedly go to hell, and not to a low level.
However, those were matters after death. Even if his sins were monstrous, what did it matter? As long as he was powerful, who could judge him?
Soon after, Takuno completed his records.
He wasn't too rushed yet; even if the process of a successful experiment was within the predicted results, it wasn't stable enough. Naturally, he needed to experiment several more times.
After several more experiments, each process was extremely perfect, almost perfectly matching his predictions before the experiments, with no unexpected situations occurring.
At this point, Takuno breathed a sigh of relief, but he didn't rush to immediately begin fusing the Uzumaki Clan Bloodline. Instead, he washed up and began to rest.
After so many days and so many precise experiments, although he felt his spirit was still good, this was merely the false appearance of excitement.
He needed to adjust his state to perfection before taking this crucial step in his life!
While Takuno was resting.
On the other side, in a dark cave, Obito, who had been confirmed dead by Konoha, was finally able to move freely. He could now freely control the other half of his body.
Across from him, Madara, the former ruler of the ninja world, now extremely aged, naturally knew of his condition.
Therefore, the next plan should begin.
He listened to Obito's clamor about wanting to return to Konoha to find his companions, and a faint curve appeared at the corner of his mouth.
That's right, the purer the heart, the greater the reaction when hope shatters, and the more likely he would be to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan, thus becoming his excellent pawn.
Hearing the little girl mentioned by Obito, he naturally knew who she was through Black Zetsu's words, and also knew her importance to Obito.
Kirigakure should also act!