Chapter 84: A Tour! Orochimaru's Laboratory in the Empire

Chapter 84: A Tour! Orochimaru's Laboratory in the Empire

"That's a Rhinoceros Rock-man. They possess immense strength and defense, capable of withstanding frontal A-rank ninjutsu without injury, and can even heal their wounds by gnawing on rocks," Orochimaru of the Ninja World, also known as Ninja Orochimaru, listened intently as Empire Orochimaru, the genius martial artist and leader of the ninja world, introduced them to the biomonsters in his laboratory. "They excel in group battles, outperforming werewolves and blood clans. Their strength can rival even that of an elite jonin."

"And that's a Great Demon, exceptional in strength, defense, and speed. It can use special ninjutsu and is as powerful as a Kage," he continued, pointing out another biomonster.

"And there, an angel..."

Empire Orochimaru proudly showcased his creations to Ninja Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi, their eyes gleaming with excitement.

"This is incredible! Absolutely brilliant! To be able to mass-produce beings on par with a Kage... Just these test subjects alone could bring about a terrifying catastrophe in the Ninja World!" Ninja Orochimaru exclaimed, his tongue flicking in admiration.

"As expected of the great Orochimaru from another world. Your wisdom and creativity are truly astonishing!" Kabuto added, his voice trembling.

"Hmm, these are nothing special, merely appetizers," Empire Orochimaru hummed, a pleased smile on his face. "Let me show you my true masterpieces."

He led them deeper into the laboratory, through two large iron gates, to a room that held only a handful of nutrition cabins.

Inside one of the cabins was a peculiar being—its body riddled with fissures, a bony tail, wings sprouting from its back, bark-like skin, a third eye on its forehead, and horns growing from its head. Ninja Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, intrigued.

"This is... a Clone Stitch-man! It possesses the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan, the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan, the Corpse Bone Pulse of the Kaguya clan, and the unique bodily qualities of the Senju and Uzumaki clans," Empire Orochimaru explained, his tongue flicking.

"Marvelous..." Ninja Orochimaru murmured, gently stroking the nutrition cabin.

The creature within seemed to sense their presence and abruptly opened its eyes, revealing a blood-red Sharingan and a Byakugan on its forehead.

Ninja Orochimaru felt a sense of crisis as he was stared at by those three eyes, and he unconsciously took a step back. Kabuto, equally startled, did the same.

"This... this monster..." Kabuto stammered.

"Shh, my dear child, be quiet," Empire Orochimaru said softly as he approached the cabin, and the creature closed its eyes once more.

"Impressive, my other self," Ninja Orochimaru said, his lips curling into a smile, "You have this terrifying monster well under control."

His eyes blazed with a fervent light as he licked his lips.

"Of course," Empire Orochimaru replied. "The most important trait in all test subjects is obedience. Those who don't obey are nothing but failures."

"This test subject... does it have any negative traits?" Ninja Orochimaru asked.

"Negative traits? Its talent for martial arts is rather average," Empire Orochimaru answered.

"Oh? Is that so... But with the Sharingan of the Uchiha, the Byakugan of the Hyuga, the Corpse Bone Pulse of Kaguya, and the bodily qualities of the Senju and Uzumaki clans, even without martial arts training, its power should still be incredibly formidable, shouldn't it?" Kabuto inquired, his curiosity piqued.

"Hehehe... Of course. Otherwise, there would be no point in the research," Empire Orochimaru chuckled, a hint of arrogance in his voice. "This type of test subject is named 'Six Paths Descendant.' Once they mature, they typically possess strength beyond that of a Super Kage."

"Six Paths Descendant? Beyond a Super Kage?" Ninja Orochimaru echoed.

"Indeed, Six Paths Descendant. With their diverse bloodlines, they can be considered atavistic individuals," Empire Orochimaru explained, and then he proceeded to elucidate the power hierarchy in the Empire and the truth about the Six Paths to his counterpart.

Ninja Orochimaru's tongue flicked across his lips as he listened, captivated. "Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful! I never imagined that the legendary Sage of the Six Paths was a real entity. And to think that this existence was defeated by His Majesty... The power of atavism... To be able to defeat the Nine-Tails... Marvelous... My other self, is this the body you currently inhabit?"

As he spoke, his serpentine eyes scrutinized Empire Orochimaru.

"Hehehe, of course not..." Empire Orochimaru laughed.

"What? It's not? Then your body... Is it even more extraordinary?" Ninja Orochimaru asked, his serpentine eyes narrowing to slits.

"Hehehe..." Empire Orochimaru let out a sinister chuckle, and the skin on his face slowly dissolved, revealing a bizarre serpent head.

Ninja Orochimaru's body trembled at the sight. "White Snake Sage! You... You've taken the body of the White Snake Sage!"

"Indeed! When His Majesty unified the Ninja World, those disobedient beasts had to be dealt with. As someone favored by His Majesty, I made a small request, and he graciously helped me perform a body snatching technique on the White Snake Sage," Empire Orochimaru confirmed, a hint of pride in his voice.

"My other self, you are unaware of this, aren't you?" Empire Orochimaru continued, his tongue flicking. "The body of the White Snake Sage holds power far surpassing that of the Nine-Tails."

"It is a power that can rival that of the Ninja God, Senju Hashirama," he boasted. "And now, that power is mine!"

The Empire Orochimaru extended his slender tongue and flicked it lightly, asking, "Would you like to join us, my other self? Together, after we conquer the Ninja World, the White Snake Sage from your world will be yours."

"A marvelous proposal... Irresistible!" Ninja Orochimaru exclaimed, his face lit up with excitement and fervor.

"Then, it's a pleasure doing business with you, my partner," Empire Orochimaru said.

"Indeed, a pleasure," Ninja Orochimaru agreed, and the two shook hands, their pale hands clasping together.

"Now, let's continue the tour. I've prepared a rather decent transitional body for you, and I believe you'll like it..." Empire Orochimaru smiled, leading Ninja Orochimaru and Kabuto further into the laboratory.

"We've arrived!" Empire Tsunade announced calmly.

Ninja World Tsunade stared at the luxurious mansion before her, its grounds spanning thousands of square meters, her eyes widening in disbelief.

The temporal communication device she held in her arms transmitted the image of the mansion back to Konoha, leaving the ninja watching in awe.

"Is this the residence of Lady Tsunade from another world? It's incredibly luxurious," they exclaimed.

"It suits Princess Tsunade's status," another added.

Hearing these voices, Ninja World Tsunade felt not a hint of joy but instead, disbelief and exasperation. "This is impossible! How did you get so much money? Didn't Grandpa ever take you to the casino?"

"!"

At the mention of the casino, Empire Tsunade's temples throbbed with anger. "Don't you dare mention that idiot! It's because of him that I almost didn't have the resources to advance my martial arts cultivation! I nearly missed out on the Imperial Beauty Rankings!"

"Huh? Imperial Beauty Rankings? What's that?" Ninja World Tsunade asked, perplexed.

"Hmph! You wouldn't understand. Here, take a look at this!" Empire Tsunade smiled and took out a magazine from her ring, handing it to her counterpart.

"Imperial Beauty Rankings..." Ninja World Tsunade mumbled as she flipped through the magazine.

"Different people have different preferences. The following is a collection of data from the letters received by this editor, ranking the beauties of the Imperial Capital. It represents the popularity of these beauties and, to some extent, their allure. Now, let's see who are the most recognized beauties."

As Ninja World Tsunade continued reading, she found herself growing curious.

Meanwhile, in the Ninja World, a group of female and male ninjas were stirred into excitement. "Hey, do they have such publications in the Empire? Why don't we have them here?"

"I wonder who ranked first?"

"Of course, it's me, your highness! Just look at my waist and face..." Ino Yamanaka of the Ninja World boasted, flipping her long hair confidently.

Beside her, Sakura Haruno of the Ninja World wrapped her arms around Ino's waist and pinched hard, causing Ino to flip her white eyes in pain. "Let go! Let go, you wide-forehead! My waist! My waist is breaking!"

"Ino Pig! Stop joking around! Who do you think you are to be first? Did you ask me? Did you ask Lady Tsunade? Did you ask Hinata?" shouted Ninja World Sakura.

Empire.

Tsunade's Residence.

Ninja World Tsunade continued reading: "Rank 1: Senju Tsunade, the former Senju Princess. Her identity is noble, with gorgeous blonde hair, a well-endowed figure, and a perfectly shaped, fair-skinned buttocks..."

As Ninja World Tsunade read this, she saw a photo of Empire Tsunade in a bikini, her skin fair and flawless, her chest and buttocks larger than her own. The corners of her eyes twitched as she felt a mix of emotions.

In the Ninja World, upon hearing that Tsunade ranked first, most of the men nodded in agreement, their eyes drifting towards the chests of the two Tsundades.

As men, they couldn't help but be enticed by such allure.

"Damn it! It's Lady Tsunade in first place! How can she be so perfect?" Ino exclaimed in frustration.

"If Lady Tsunade is first, I can accept it, as long as it's not Ino," Ninja World Sakura said.

"Damn wide-forehead!"

"Does Ino Pig want to be first too?"

The two heads bumped against each other.

"You've maintained yourself quite well, haven't you? I didn't expect you to be on a beauty ranking," Ninja World Tsunade commented.

"Hmph! Of course! I was once known as a princess, and with my appearance, who else could be first but me?" Empire Tsunade replied proudly.

"Tsk!" Ninja World Tsunade clicked her tongue. "But I must say, it's impressive that you gave up gambling for this."

"Hmph! I would never allow myself to lose to other women! I am the number one beauty in the Empire!" Empire Tsunade declared.

"Good, you didn't embarrass me. Not bad," Ninja World Tsunade said.

Ninja World Tsunade nodded.

"Hmph! You're quite an embarrassment to me. Look at yourself and how you're dressed. Where is your sense of beauty?"

Empire Tsunade scoffed and glared at her counterpart.

At that moment, Empire Tsunade was clad in a green robe, with a slit that revealed her snow-white thighs. A vintage yet trendy copper coin belt was tied around her waist, accentuating her slender figure. Her golden hair was pinned up with a slender smoking pipe, and red strings were tied at various joints, adding a unique touch. She held a paper fan in her hand, exuding an alluring charm. (A Jianghu Edition)



In contrast, Ninja World Tsunade was still wearing her usual green overcoat, her body wrapped up tightly with no hint of style.

"!"

Ninja World Tsunade couldn't help but compare herself, and her eyes twitched:

"I'm the Hokage, busy with village affairs. When do I have time to fuss over my appearance? Look at yourself, all dressed up. Doesn't your husband take care of you at all? I doubt he even loves you!"

"I'm single, so where's this husband you're talking about?" Empire Tsunade retorted, annoyed.

"Huh? How can you still be single at your age?" Ninja World Tsunade asked, surprised.

"Shut up! I'm a martial artist! A high-level one, with a lifespan of at least three to four hundred years. Right now, I'm only equivalent to an eighteen-year-old! Not getting married is normal!

You old hag, what about you? Aren't you also getting on in years?" Empire Tsunade shouted back.

"!"

Ninja World Tsunade was furious:

"You're the old hag! I'm a single noble!"

"Single noble? You're just an old hag that no one wants!"

The two Tsunades argued, each refusing to back down, and ended up banging their heads together.

This spectacle left the group from Konoha staring in disbelief.

Is this really our Hokage?

Some covered their faces, unable to bear the sight, while a few women called out:

"Tsunade-sama! Tsunade-sama! Please stop arguing! Continue looking at that beauty ranking! See who else is on the list."

After a long while, the two Tsunades finally stopped their quarrel.

At the request of the women from the Ninja World, Ninja World Tsunade continued reading:

"Second place, Hinata Hyuga, princess of the Hyuga clan, one of the Three Great Dragon Soul Clans. Her identity is noble, with sleek black hair and dazzling Starlit Eyes. Due to her young age and ongoing development, she ranks second... Starlit Eyes? I thought the Hyuga clan had the Byakugan?"

As she spoke, she glanced at the illustration and noticed that this Hinata's eyes were not pure white like the Byakugan but a deep blue, beautiful like the starry sky.

"The Starlit Eyes are an evolution of the Byakugan, just as the Mangekyo is an evolution of the Sharingan," Empire Tsunade explained briefly without elaborating further.

"So Hinata is second place? That's reasonable, considering her status as a princess," the group of women nodded in agreement, their eyes falling on their Hinata, who was hiding at the back and might not even be able to hear the temporal communication device clearly.

The Hinata they knew had faded into obscurity.

"Third place, Ino Yamanaka, a famous songstress of the Empire, with a slender waist and long legs..."

"Ahaha! I'm third place! Did you hear that, Forehead?" Upon hearing this, Ninja World Ino burst into laughter, her confidence soaring.

Sakura, on the other hand, froze as if she had been petrified and barely paid attention to the rest of the rankings.

After a while, Ninja World Tsunade snapped the magazine shut:

"This so-called beauty contest is more like a popularity contest.

Most of the top-ranked individuals are from Konoha. What about the other villages?"

"Well, it's published in the Imperial Capital.

Most of the people in the Capital are originally from Konoha, so it makes sense that they would be the focus."

"Let's go inside then."

Empire Tsunade then led Ninja World Tsunade towards the mansion's entrance.

The interior of the mansion was exquisite, featuring miniature mountains, bridges, and flowing water, creating a unique ambiance.

Ninja World Tsunade's heart twinged with envy...

As the Hokage, she currently resided in an assigned housing unit, while her counterpart in this world lived in such luxury!

Damn that beauty magazine! If it didn't exist, this world's Tsunade wouldn't be this rich!

It's unfair that I'm struggling while she's living the high life! Damn it!

Ninja World Tsunade grumbled to herself until after they had finished their meal.

Then, her eyes lit up as she said:

"Living such a luxurious life, can you really become strong? Aren't you ashamed of tarnishing the name of Tsunade?"

"Hmm? What's wrong? Had your fill and now you're looking for a beating?"

Empire Tsunade tilted her head and glanced at Ninja World Tsunade, her expression challenging.

"A beating? Who says I'll be the one getting beaten? Hmph! I've also started learning martial arts." Ninja World Tsunade retorted, refusing to back down.

"Then why don't we give it a try?" Empire Tsunade smiled, but her smile held a strange quality.

Ninja World Tsunade felt that her true intentions had been seen through.

(End of Chapter)

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