Orochimaru took the question Yuuki posed very seriously, the excitement and smile on his face vanishing.
He spoke the answer to Yuuki with a very solemn expression.
"I don't know!"
Yuuki's expression almost broke; as expected of you, Orochimaru!
You're the only one who can so righteously say 'I don't know' in front of him!
Although Yuuki's expression and eyes hadn't changed at all, Orochimaru, noticing the change in the surrounding temperature, immediately spoke up.
"Yuuki-kun, I really don't know. Although I possess two types of Chakra within me, I myself cannot detect the difference between them."
A self-mocking smile appeared on Orochimaru's face. As a researcher, he knew there was a difference between the two types of Chakra, yet he couldn't pinpoint what that difference was.
Whether it was his own perception of the Chakra within his body, or using equipment and instruments to test the two types of Chakra, there was no difference whatsoever.
However, the performance of the two types of Chakra showed a heaven and earth difference.
Orochimaru recounted all the tests he had conducted and his own feelings, and Yuuki found it incredibly hard to believe after listening.
The Chakra Uncertainty Principle?
As the saying goes, when in doubt, quantum mechanics. For a problem even Orochimaru couldn't figure out, Yuuki could only rely on wild guesses.
Unable to understand, Yuuki decided to try it himself.
Walking to the front of the instrument, Yuuki looked at Orochimaru.
"Senior Orochimaru, I'd like to experience it myself."
"Alright, Yuuki-kun."
After a series of operations Yuuki didn't understand, Orochimaru pointed to where Juugo had input Chakra and said,
"Just press your hand on it and absorb the Chakra inside!"
Yuuki did as he was told.
Soon, Yuuki felt a stream of Chakra flow into his body.
Yuuki carefully sensed this external Chakra, and indeed, it was no different from the Chakra he originally possessed.
However, as the Chakra flowed through his meridians, it continuously decreased, as if seeping into his body.
Yuuki, who had almost perfect control over his own body, quickly discovered the sensation Orochimaru spoke of; his body was indeed strengthened.
Yuuki's own Chakra was no different from that of other Ninja, both formed by the mixture of physical energy and spiritual energy.
Simply put, every cell was providing Chakra.
However, this new type of Chakra, after entering the body through the meridians, didn't attach to the body's cells to strengthen the body.
Instead, it truly disappeared, accompanied by an improvement in physical fitness.
Hmm~ the feeling of cultivating immortals is getting stronger and stronger. This should be 'Foundation Establishment'!
Yuuki constantly complained in his mind about this Ninja World's style, completely led astray by Orochimaru.
After a brief sensation, Yuuki felt that at the speed Orochimaru's equipment produced Chakra, to truly strengthen his entire body, from outside to inside, it would likely take several hundred years to complete Foundation Establishment.
It really wasn't very useful!
With so little Chakra, if used for creation, even for the simplest irrigation, several years would pass before Orochimaru could produce enough Chakra to create water.
As for using it to cultivate immortals?
Even if Orochimaru alone cultivated, he probably wouldn't cultivate anything before he died of old age. By then, Orochimaru would perform his Living Corpse Reincarnation into a new body.
It would be equivalent to deleting his account and starting over.
Since it's not very useful, this bit of Chakra might as well benefit me!
I also paid a hefty price.
Speeding up the absorption, the Chakra in the instrument rapidly bottomed out, with only a tiny bit remaining.
Yuuki had deliberately left this, intending to observe it further.
After activating his Mangekyo Sharingan, Yuuki looked at that tiny bit of remaining Chakra.
Immediately, Yuuki's Sharingan widened.
After repeated confirmation, Yuuki discovered that the last tiny bit of Chakra was identical to his own sister's Chakra.
Colorless and transparent!
Yuuki immediately turned to look at Orochimaru.
"Senior Orochimaru, can you create some more of this Chakra? I seem to have discovered something interesting!"
Orochimaru looked at the Mangekyo Sharingan in Yuuki's eyes.
Did his Sharingan discover something?
What beautiful eyes. I wonder who is superior, them or Pain?
That sinister smile reappeared on Orochimaru's face.
"Yuuki-kun just said I was too harsh on my subordinates. Juugo's current state isn't very good!"
"Didn't Senior Orochimaru also say that Juugo's only purpose is to provide Natural Energy? Now is the time for him to show his worth!"
Orochimaru naturally knew Yuuki's character, and this was a good opportunity.
Following that, Orochimaru uttered words that any Uchiha clan member would kill him for upon hearing.
"Yuuki-kun, I am very interested in the Sharingan. I wonder if you could give me a few Sharingan to research?"
To be honest, Orochimaru was a bit nervous. When he helped Danzo create his arm, firstly, there were only a few Sharingan available, and secondly, he hadn't truly witnessed the power of the Sharingan then.
So Orochimaru merely dabbled, testing some data without damaging the Sharingan.
After Yuuki became the clan leader, the difficulty of obtaining Sharingan skyrocketed!
Orochimaru also had no intention of secretly hunting Uchiha clan members; it was better to directly ask Yuuki.
After all, Orochimaru felt that Yuuki and he were the same kind of people, and he was useful now!
Yuuki immediately became expressionless and asked in a deep voice.
"Orochimaru, do you know what you're saying? Do you know who I am?"
Immediately, flames ignited on Yuuki's left hand. He held the Hellfire and gently placed it in front of Orochimaru.
The Hellfire was less than five centimeters from Orochimaru's nose.
"Are you scared?"
Yuuki asked softly.
Orochimaru was engulfed in immense fear at this moment. He had a strong feeling that if he touched this thing, he would die!
Die completely!
As a master of manipulating souls himself, Orochimaru easily judged that once struck by this thing, he would absolutely have no chance of survival.
No matter how many backup plans he had laid.
Orochimaru's original confidence and pride completely vanished. The reason Orochimaru could chat and laugh with Yuuki was because he had sufficient confidence.
Orochimaru thought Yuuki would agree to him because of his value, and even if a conflict erupted, even if there was a battle, he wouldn't die, and it would be a good opportunity to sever ties with Yuuki.
After all, Orochimaru felt he had found the true path.
Whether Yuuki agreed, refused, or killed him, all were good options for him.
In Orochimaru's mind, Yuuki would most likely agree, less likely refuse, and very rarely kill him.
No matter what Yuuki chose, Orochimaru felt he wouldn't lose out!
Therefore, regarding Yuuki's recent actions, Orochimaru just watched quietly. It wasn't until the Hellfire was in front of him that Orochimaru discovered its terror!
At this moment, Orochimaru was filled with regret.
If he could start over, Orochimaru would never have acted so arrogantly!
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