Simultaneous Transmigration: Freedom Across the Heavens

As evening approached, the setting sun began to slant downwards.

During the break from the Hokage inauguration ceremony, Bai Li spent some time sightseeing in Konoha with Hinata Rin and Nohara Rin.

This is the world of Naruto, where bonds are far stronger than emotions.

If the bond between the three is strong, then naturally they will be inseparable!

As for going to Orochimaru's place...

Don't private conversations usually happen late at night?

His arrival in the evening already ruined the atmosphere, didn't it?

Orochimaru's residence is far from the center of Konoha, secluded and cold, with lush vegetation in the courtyard, creating an exceptionally tranquil atmosphere.

Bai Li stood in front of the door and gently knocked.

The door creaked open.

Mitarashi Anko puffed out her cheeks and glared at him. "You bad guy! You've been back in Konoha for so many days, and you've only come looking for me once."

She put one hand on her hip, pointed the other at Bai Li's nose, and was about to explode: "You..."

Before she could finish speaking, Bai Li placed his left hand on her raised wrist and handed her three skewers of glutinous rice balls with his right hand: "The latest banana and red bean glutinous rice balls."

Mitarashi Anko raised her eyebrows, clearly torn between scolding him first or eating the dumplings.

Bai Li took the initiative and stuffed the meatball directly into her mouth.

The girl subconsciously opened her mouth and began chewing the meatballs with her mouth full.

"How is it?"

Mitarashi Anko nodded her head and mumbled indistinctly, "Hmm, I didn't expect red beans and bananas to go so well together."

After she finished eating, she licked her lips with her delicate pink tongue and said, "Soft, smooth, and delicious!"

Seeing her adorable appearance, Bai Liqiang suppressed the urge to pat her head and said, "I'll take you to eat after I finish talking with Lord Orochimaru."

Mitarashi Anko's eyes sparkled, and she suddenly remembered that she should be angry, but she just couldn't muster the anger. Her eyebrows furrowed, and she asked dryly, "What have you been doing these past few days? You haven't come to train with me at all."

Bai Li said in a serious tone, "I am carrying out a mission under the orders of the Third Generation Lord!"

That's right, the letter was written by Hiruzen Sarutobi, and he was the one who introduced the teacher, so how can it not be considered a task assigned by him!

Upon hearing that the task was assigned by the Third Hokage, Mitarashi Anko's already sliver of anger vanished instantly.

Instead, she became worried about Bai Li, saying, "Then...won't it interfere with your mission if we go eat meatballs?"

"No way," Bai Li said firmly. "In my eyes, you are more important than the mission."

"That's not quite right."

A blush crept onto Mitarashi Anko's cheeks as she murmured softly, "Our teacher said that ninjas must prioritize missions."

Seeing that the time was right, Bai Li reached out and pinched her cheek, saying, "Don't worry, the mission is almost complete, it won't make a difference."

Mitarashi Anko stiffened, then lowered her head shyly.

This was the first time she had ever experienced a boy pinching her cheek. She felt both embarrassed and annoyed that Bai Li was doing it, and she was at a loss for what to do.

I simply ran back to my room in a flash.

boom!

The girl closed the door, pounced on the bed, wrapped herself up in the blanket like a dumpling, made whimpering noises, her heart pounding so hard she felt like she could fry an egg on her face.

Bai Li chuckled to himself. Young girls are just too easily embarrassed. It's a pity that it will take another five or six years to raise them!

Hmm... according to the standards of the Naruto world, three or four years is acceptable, right?

Bah! What are you thinking, you beast!

Bai Li composed himself, walked to the shoji door, reached out and rubbed his face, forcing a respectful expression.

He pushed open the door and entered, bowing slightly: "Lord Orochimaru."

Orochimaru knelt before a low table, on which sat a simple tea set, the boiling water hissing softly, and wisps of steam rising gently.

He pointed to the low table opposite him: "Sit."

Bai Li sat down as instructed, without the slightest restraint or fear.

The candlelight in the tea room flickered, casting dappled shadows.

Bai Li was very puzzled. They already had electric lights, so why did they still need to use candles? Did they want to create a better atmosphere?

Orochimaru picked up the teapot and poured two cups of tea: "Hakuri-kun, you've been quite busy lately. How's your sealing technique coming along?"

Bai Li went to Minato Namikaze's house every day, openly and honestly, never intending to hide it from anyone.

He picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and said, "I just want to become stronger."

"Hmm!" Orochimaru narrowed his long, narrow eyes, intrigued. "Become stronger? There are many people in this world who want to become stronger, but very few who truly understand the essence of 'strength'."

He tapped the table lightly with his fingertips, the rhythm slow but seemingly striking the heart: "Everyone thinks I failed in my bid for the Hokage position and am frustrated, but they don't know that I've never been very interested in the Hokage position."

Bai Li raised his eyes and looked directly into Orochimaru's eyes: "Lord Orochimaru, please speak your mind."

Orochimaru said meaningfully, "I wonder if Hakuri-kun is still interested in my previous suggestion?"

Bai Li lowered his eyes slightly and said, "I still maintain that it is my honor to conduct experiments with Lord Orochimaru."

"Very good." Orochimaru stood up, walked to a wall in the tea room, and pressed his palm down hard on a certain spot.

With a rumbling sound, a hidden door appeared in the wall.

Orochimaru stepped forward, turning to look at Hakuri and saying, "Hakuri-kun, please!"

So direct? Researchers' thinking is indeed quite unconventional.

Bai Li didn't linger; he stood up and followed Orochimaru into the secret room.

He wasn't worried that Orochimaru would harm him. The current Orochimaru wasn't as crazy and obsessed with immortality as he would be a few years later.

Moreover, Bai Li is no pushover either; even if Orochimaru tries to bully him, he'll have to break his teeth.

The stone steps leading down into the secret chamber were straight down, and there were no lights on either side, making it pitch black.

Is it because snakes perceive the world through their senses?

Bai Li glanced at Orochimaru furtively. Was this guy already modifying him?

The further down you go, the brighter it gets.

Bai Li looked up at the white light on the ceiling and nodded frequently.

Using kerosene lamps at home and incandescent lamps in the lab... um... that's so Naruto-esque.

We finally arrived at the laboratory. It wasn't very big, only about 500 square meters. It looked like it had just been built recently, and the equipment was all new.

Bai Li carefully observed the bottles and jars displayed on the table. Most of them contained animal entrails, but there were also a small amount of human tissue, all of which were soaked in a special solution.

"The laboratory is simple, please forgive me, Mr. Bai."

Orochimaru said this, but a hint of pride showed on his face. These were all his creations.

"Lord Orochimaru, you're exaggerating."

Bai Li walked up to a bottle, pointed to the heart inside, and said, "This must be an artificial organ cultivated using cell culture technology. It's truly flawless."

When praising someone, praise what they are best at.

For researchers and artists like Orochimaru, nothing is more effective than praising their work.

"Hehehe... Bai Li-jun, you flatter me."

As Orochimaru spoke, he walked to an experimental table, which was covered by a thick curtain.

He lifted the curtain, revealing a male human corpse on the table.

Orochimaru tilted his head toward Shirai, his voice hoarse and carrying a morbid allure: "Shirai-kun, come and take a look at this corpse."

Bai Li stepped forward, his lips twitching uncontrollably. He saw that the corpse's skin was covered with countless mushrooms.

"Lord Orochimaru, what is this?"

"They're first-generation cells!"

Orochimaru's snake-like eyes swept over the man's corpse as if he were looking at a work of art: "The First Hokage's cells are too active. Just a little bit was enough to prevent this man's body from decaying and even grow mushrooms, making it look like a dead tree."

"If we can decipher this cell, we will be one step closer to the mystery of immortality."

"I wonder if Bai Lijun is satisfied."

satisfaction!

I'm so happy!

I never expected Orochimaru to have gotten his hands on the First Hokage's cells so early.

Bai Li suppressed the urge to burst into laughter and bowed slightly: "Thank you, Lord Orochimaru, for giving me this opportunity."

Orochimaru licked his lips. He didn't care whether Hakuri was truly loyal or which side he was on.

Anyway, as long as you participate in this experiment, you're one of us!