Shisui still wanted to refuse, but Orochimaru continued,
"Danzo has already completed the body strengthening surgery on himself."
"This…"
Shisui was surprised and looked doubtful. "You did it for Danzo too?"
"How could that be? Even if I wanted to, the risk is too great. Danzo wouldn't trust me."
Orochimaru smiled meaningfully and said,
"He got the surgery information I turned in, and after a long period of research, he completed the surgery on himself."
Shisui was silent upon hearing this.
He wasn't stupid. Although Orochimaru didn't explicitly mention the Third Hokage's approval, the meaning of Danzo being able to obtain the surgical information was self-evident.
There's a saying: 'Those above influence those below'. Since the village's higher-ups can do this, wouldn't it be too stupid to worry about this and that?
"Sir, when will it be done?"
"There's no time like the present, let's do it tonight."
Orochimaru licked his lips. "Use the time in between to recover your condition."
"Yes."
…
Time came to late at night.
In the underground laboratory of the abandoned medical room, Shisui cleaned his body and lay flat on the bed. His limbs and neck were fixed with elastic bands to prevent the needles delivering the nutrient solution from falling off when he struggled later.
This time's First Hokage cells transplant surgery was still a partial transplant.
After experiencing the shared pain with Hidan, Orochimaru had a deeper understanding of cell fusion surgery.
Ordinary ninjas, including the Uchiha, actually can't support perfect fusion with their body's potential.
Even with a large amount of nutrient solution, it only provides the substances needed for normal human life activities. In addition to the material level, First Hokage cells also need extra energy.
The Uchiha's own Chakra isn't enough. What really works is eye power, but the amount of special Chakra extracted from the eye cells is limited. It's only enough to barely suppress the proliferation of First Hokage cells.
In comparison, only Tsunade and Jiraiya are qualified for perfect cell fusion in Konoha.
The former has strong vitality, while the latter can enter 'Total Concentration Breathing', and has extra natural energy to supplement it.
If Shisui practiced breathing techniques for a few more years, he might have a chance, but for now, it's better to just have a partial fusion surgery.
"…"
In the blink of an eye, half an hour passed, Shisui unfastened the elastic bands on his limbs, and stood up from the bed.
His body felt several pounds lighter. Shisui clenched his fists and exhaled a long breath. "It feels really good."
The Sharingan, even for the Uchiha clan, is a considerable burden. Otherwise, there wouldn't be the saying 'sacrifice emotions in exchange for power'.
Shisui had the Mangekyo Sharingan, so this burden was naturally greater.
Although it was only a partial cell fusion, it did strengthen his physical fitness, so it was natural to feel lighter.
"Your body will still have some changes recently."
Orochimaru explained the cause of the 'Power of All Things', "If you can feel that power, record it in detail."
Shisui was a bit different from Uchiha Jinsuke. The Mangekyo is essentially a higher level than the Sharingan. The Yin Release Chakra it represents can barely fuse with the Yang Release Chakra represented by First Hokage cells, just touching the threshold of the 'Power of All Things'.
"I understand."
Shisui nodded, and then asked curiously, "How do you know so much?"
Logically speaking, he was the first Uchiha in the village with the Mangekyo Sharingan who had also undergone body strengthening surgery.
"I have special channels for understanding."
Orochimaru casually avoided the question and smiled, "It's not early, next, let's go solve Hidan's problem."
…
Whoosh…
The sliding door of the bedroom opened to both sides. The bright moonlight cast a long shadow on the floor.
Like the night before, Hidan wasn't idle this time. He came to the fruit store owner's house in the dark to continue the preaching he hadn't finished during the day.
But unlike that night, Hidan wasn't controlled by the illusion that Uchiha Jinsuke had left behind this time.
Any Ninjutsu can be countered if you know it in advance.
After waking up the old couple who sold fruit, Hidan grinned, with blood on his face,
"Old woman, would you like to try believing in Jashin, and have power like mine?"
"Look, you won't die even if you have a big hole in your chest."
The moonlight shining through Hidan clearly illuminated the faces of the old couple. Their mouths were half open and they were choked with fear, unable to utter a sound.
Compared to the daytime, Hidan's performance was essentially the same, but the old couple were trembling and huddled together on the ground, unable to remain as relaxed as before.
Being in the same room as a wild beast is different when there's a trainer versus when there isn't.
"Tsk… I still like you rebellious."
Hidan clicked his tongue, looking a little regretful.
His behavior during the day made him think they were interesting souls, but he didn't expect them to just be putting on a show.
Still, Lord Jashin isn't picky about believers, as long as they're sincere.
"How about it, do you want to become believers of the evil god?"
Hidan patted them on the shoulders, and they came back to their senses and hurriedly agreed.
"Okay, I'll perform the induction ceremony for you now."
He took out a fist-sized statue from his sleeve. The craftsmanship was rough and the face was unclear, a beginner's game.
With this thing in his hands, Hidan held it with both hands and placed it on the ground solemnly. After leading the old couple to worship it, he threw a kunai knife to each of them.
"Next is the test of your faith in the evil god."
Hidan also held a kunai and stabbed it into his thigh, urging, "Come on, hurry up and try it."
The old couple looked down at the kunai, trembling, but made no move.
"What, were you lying to me just now?"
Hidan's expression suddenly became fierce. "False believers deserve to die more than non-believers!"
"Is it going to be yourselves, or do I have to do it for…"
Before he could finish speaking, Hidan suddenly felt two strong Chakra fluctuations appear in the yard. He wasn't a sensing ninja, so he only discovered them when they were so close.
But Hidan reacted quickly, and grabbed the kunai and stabbed at the couple.
Whoosh…
After a sound of rushing wind, Shisui grabbed Hidan's arm, and the kunai stopped in front of the old couple.
After two screams, the two people fainted to the ground.
Hidan didn't continue to act, he knew that with Orochimaru and this Uchiha here, there was no chance to succeed.
However, that only applies to tonight.
"Jinsuke, it's not good to be so lazy."
Orochimaru turned his gaze to the corner of the room, where a young man was leaning against the wall.
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