Hearing Vegapunk's words, Orochimaru frowned slightly, unsure if the other was speaking some kind of madness or if he truly had the confidence to back it up.
Even if he had researched it before, being able to complete human modification within half a month was a bit too sensational, wasn't it?
Regarding Orochimaru's doubts, Vegapunk did not offer a verbal explanation; instead, the moment he entered the laboratory, he immediately began to busy himself.
Electron microscopes, gene culture dishes, high-speed centrifuges... It had to be said that Orochimaru had put quite some effort into his research equipment. Many items were priceless and unavailable on the market; only someone like Orochimaru would have the channels to acquire them.
Now Vegapunk also understood why Orochimaru wanted to establish a hidden village. Otherwise, with money flowing like water, how could an average lone wolf possibly sustain this?
In fact, Vegapunk did not know that this secret base had been established under Orochimaru's supervision back when he was still in Konohagakure, and many of the instruments were purchased directly by Konohagakure.
Later on, the entire experimental base was "scrapped" due to certain special reasons and eventually became Orochimaru's private laboratory. Therefore, the configuration here was naturally top-tier, as it was originally the experimental base of Konoha, the number one village in the Ninja World.
Selecting suitable experimental animals to extract genes, cutting gene segments, and performing targeted cultivation... Vegapunk's series of actions were as smooth as flowing water. For some missing instruments, or things that pure instruments could not achieve, he simply used his own magnetic field and electrical abilities to hand-forge various high-end equipment on the spot or directly used his magnetic field to interfere.
Standing to the side, Orochimaru's gaze was gradually drawn to Vegapunk, even faintly showing a hint of fanaticism and admiration. Soon, when Vegapunk stopped, all that remained were several beakers filled with different liquids.
"Next, a period of cultivation is required. Additionally, the test subjects need to undergo physical conditioning. In about half a month, the Gene Modification Fluid can be injected."
Glancing at Orochimaru, Vegapunk spoke indifferently.
"It's truly unbelievable. Can gene grafting actually be performed in this way? Furthermore, through this method, it seems possible to add a set of genes to the DNA chain in a chimeric fashion. If I'm not mistaken, this genetic chimerism should be controllable by the test subject, right?"
Hearing Orochimaru's words, a smile appeared on Vegapunk's face. "Correct. Test subjects injected with the Gene Culture Fluid will possess three different forms: beast form, human form, and hybrid form."
"After gaining the special advantages, tenacious vitality, and physical strength of those animals, they will not lose their human flexibility. In a normal state, their appearance won't even change, so it won't affect their daily life. This is roughly the effect this Gene Medicine can achieve."
"However, I didn't expect you to be able to understand the experiment I just performed. As far as I know, the vast majority of human modification experiments in this world use Chakra to offset the body's rejection and perform that kind of crude grafting!"
"Those people only have a limited understanding of genes, let alone being able to comprehend more complex gene grafting and chimerism. It seems your research is much deeper than that of those ordinary researchers!"
Orochimaru let out a long breath and said with some admiration, "The truly terrifying one should be you! I can only barely understand your operations. As for the specific principles and exactly how to balance the genes between different species, I am currently completely in the dark."
"Do you want to learn? I can teach you!"
Vegapunk looked at Orochimaru as if he were looking at a big fish that had jumped into the pot of its own accord, and asked with a smile.
Hearing this, the expression on Orochimaru's face fluctuated, but ultimately he lowered his head. "Please do, Dr. Vegapunk!"
For Orochimaru, whose goal was all the Ninjutsu and knowledge in the world, although he knew that once he agreed, his status in the cooperation would only be that of an assistant, he could not refuse the temptation of approaching the ultimate mysteries of the human body... Half a month later, on the coast of the Land of Sea.
Vegapunk stood on a small hill overlooking the shore, watching several Ninjas under Orochimaru's command. They took out a box, and as it opened, a wisp of cold air slowly drifted out. Several syringes filled with green liquid were lying quietly inside.
Standing beside Vegapunk, Orochimaru licked the corner of his mouth, a fanatical look appearing in his eyes as he gazed at the Gene Modification Fluids.
"Can we finally see the actual results? Doctor, I have a premonition that your invention will surely transform the entire world!"
From initial reluctance to being tempted by the vast amount of knowledge Vegapunk possessed, and finally to being completely won over by Vegapunk's ability, Orochimaru now addressed Vegapunk with the respectful title of Doctor.
A genius researcher like Orochimaru might not be conquered by power, but he would be won over by true wisdom!
"We don't know the results yet. Let them try first!"
Vegapunk shook his head and spoke.
"These three are the Gene Modification Fluids for the Great White Shark, Leatherback Turtle, and Blue-ringed Octopus. As for the last one, it was created using the genes of that Three-headed Snake from last time. Theoretically, this Ninja Beast-level snake Gene Modification Fluid can provide much stronger enhancement than ordinary animals, though the danger is also many times greater."
"After obtaining this Gene Modification Fluid, you should theoretically have the ability to transform between human, beast, and hybrid forms. At the same time, your physical constitution will experience a leap, and your strength can increase by at least one level."
"Ninja Beast-level Gene Modification Fluid has better effects, but similarly, even ordinary Gene Modification Fluid has about a one-tenth failure rate. Failure may result in disfigurement, the growth of extra limbs, and a series of other ill effects."
"The failure rate for the Ninja Beast Gene Modification Fluid is as high as seventy percent, and failure means death."
Following Vegapunk's introduction, the Ninjas below all showed fanatical expressions. To become a Ninja, especially one under Orochimaru, very few were afraid of death. After all, the mortality rate of Orochimaru's experiments was much higher than that of Vegapunk's.
Vegapunk's experiment had a 1/10 failure rate, while Orochimaru's experiment probably only had a 1/10 survival rate. That they were not afraid even of experiments with such death rates shows just how fanatical these Ninjas' pursuit of strength truly was.