Chapter 282: Sinister Plans

Chapter 282: Sinister Plans

Location: Unknown.

Building: Orochimaru's Base.

Time: 21 March - Approx. 5 am.

In a moderately lit underground chamber, Tsunade slowly came to consciousness. A tired groan escaped her lips as she slowly opened her eyes. It only took a second for her to realize what had happened to her. She immediately tried to get up but found that her body was completely restrained.

Tsunade was strapped to a medical table with her hands and legs restrained by strong metal chains. She tried to use her chakra to escape but found that she couldn't call forth her explosive power.

"Hello Tsunade. You woke up right on time."

Hearing the voice, the female Sannin turned her head to the side and saw Orochimaru's grinning face. "When I get out of here I'm gonna bash your skull into the ground." She gritted her teeth and struggled against her restraints but it was of no use.

"Hahahaha So bold and direct. I've always liked that about you." Orochimaru looked at her and then turned back to the table near him. Several experimental vials and glasses were on it with various substances. The whole room had several scientific and medical equipment. "If you're thinking about escaping, I wouldn't recommend it. This whole building is under heavy protection. And I made sure you can't summon Katsuyu nor will you be able to use the reverse summon technique and escape."

Tsunade turned to look at the medical bed she was strapped on and noticed several seals on the chains and on her body. She noticed that she was in a garment similar to a hospital gown and her eyes narrowed. She turned her attention back to her captor.

"You sealed my chakra didn't you? What the hell do you want with me?"

The Snake Sannin chuckled hearing the question but he didn't look at the woman. "Yes. I need you restrained and immobile for what I have in mind. I'm well aware that even without chakra to boost your strength, you're still quite powerful."

Orochimaru turned his head and glanced at his former teammate. "Those chains were specifically made to handle your strength. You won't be getting out of there without me saying so As for what I want with you?... You'll find out soon enough."

Tsunade gritted her teeth and clenched her fist as she looked at Orochimaru. "You bastard." Suddenly she remembered that she wasn't the only one that was in trouble. "Where is Shizune? I swear. If you did anything to her I'll-"

"She's perfectly fine at the moment. Just sleeping. As long as you cooperate she'll be fine."

Orochimaru's reply didn't ease her worries but she knew he wouldn't be divulging anything more unless he intends to.

"Cooperate? With what? Why exactly did you kidnap me?"

"Kukukuku Soon You'll know soon enough"

"You just made a big mistake, Orochimaru. Do you really think sensei is going to let this go? You'll be hunted down with everything the Leaf village has got. You're going to die."

Orochimaru stopped working and slowly turned to look at the woman strapped on the bed. He had a serious gaze and was silent for a few moments as he looked at the angry Tsunade. "Do you think this was just a spur of the moment decision? Do you think I haven't planned for this?"

The Snake Sannin walked to the blonde woman and slowly caressed her cheek with the back of his hand. Tsunade turned her head in anger and disgust to get away from the man's touch.

"I'm counting on sensei's response. I've been planning this for a long time now and I've made the necessary preparations. He won't find us. I can promise you that."

Seeing Orochimaru's expression, Tsunade knew he was telling the truth. 'What does this freak want with me? Since I'm tied up, it's unlikely that he needs my help with medical ninjutsu That means He plans to use me as an experiment?'

Having come to this conclusion Tsunade struggled against her restraints but she saw no results.

Orochimaru looked at the vials as he mixed the contents. 'It'll take a few more minutes for the solutions to completely mix and unify.'

He turned to the blonde woman and spoke. "Since we have some time to spare, let's talk shall we?"

"Go to hell you bastard."

"Now now. Being hurtful isn't going to win you any points with me Hihi" The sinister man couldn't help but chuckle.

Orochimaru ignored Tsunade's furious expression and just crossed his arms as he leaned against the table near him. "You see, I've come to learn about the survival of Jin a couple months ago."

Tsunade's eyes narrowed as she looked at the man. The Snake Sannin, seeing that he had her attention, kept speaking. "He wasn't just alive. It was as if he was completely healed. And curiosity got the better of me. I went to the Fire Capitol in secret and found that he was back to his healthy state."

"What's your point?" The Slug Sannin slightly narrowed her eyes and asked.

Orochimaru chuckled as he looked at her. "I have to admit. That's impressive. He should have died, for all intents and purposes. But when I saw him walking the streets without any difficulty Well, I must say I didn't expect that."

"I created a special serum. A concoction created from Hashirama's blood, containing his wood style essence and powerful vitality. A serum that took countless hours and numerous test subjects to create."

"Even if you made something like that, it would have negative side effects. I doubt even you can create a perfect serum."

"Yes. Very true. The formula is still a bit volatile and there are side effects. The serum is still somewhat unstable and it causes erratic reactions in some who receive it. So you're right about that." The man lightly chuckled at the end.

"You don't seem too down about someone who failed in replicating the First Hokage's abilities." The blonde Sannin was wary about the man's motives and was trying to figure out his plans.

"Yes. Sadly perfection has eluded me But you see, I found a solution to that problem."

Tsunade had a bad feeling as she saw Orochimaru's gaze. "What does any of this have to do with me?"

"Because you are Hashirama's descendant. Your body contains powerful vitality and regenerative properties, unparalleled in the current shinobi world. I believe your blood can stabilize the serum, making it usable without any dangerous side effects."

Tsunade was silent as she heard the man's plan. 'Does he really think this is going to work?'

"What makes you think I won't just die when you inject me with that?" The medic ninja asked.

"Because I've been rigorously testing your blood for the last few hours. Your Senju bloodline and the fact that you're his descendant are the key. There are markers within your DNA that would recognize Hashirama's power and integrate it instead of fighting it."

Tsunade gritted her teeth in anger as she heard the man speak about his plans. "You're insane if you think I'll let you use my blood for your experiments. My bloodline is not a tool for your twisted ambitions. So you're out of your mind if you think I'd willingly help you with this."

Orochimaru chucked and got closer to the woman strapped on the table. "You misunderstand me Tsunade. Your compliance isn't needed. Willingly, unwillingly, it makes no difference to me. I've already come so far. I'm not going to stop now. Once I have the power of the Legendary woodstyle jutsu under my command, I'll be unstoppable. But it's not just about power. My goal is to understand the secrets and intricacies of chakra, genetics and the very essence of life itself."

Tsunade scoffed at that. "Save your excuses for someone who cares. You're just a madman who's lost his way."

Orochimaru looked at the woman with a raised eyebrow. "Madman? You wound me my dear." He couldn't help but let out a small laugh.

Tsunade tried her hardest to get out of her bindings but it was of no use.

"It's no use. You're not going anywhere." Orochimaru spoke, seeing the woman struggle. "My serum with your blood as the stabilizer, will change the world. I will inject you with the serum and after your body adapts, stabilizes and perfects my serum, I'll extract the required blood. And once I extract the serum from that blood, the true power of the wood style will be under my command."

Tsunade pulled on the chains as hard as she could but it wasn't enough to escape.

"Your resistance is admirable but futile. You're strapped here, powerless to stop me." Orochimaru spoke as he looked at the blonde woman being defiant.

Tsunade glared at the man and her fury was palpable. "You damn bastard. You're going to pay. When I get out of here you're a dead man."

The playfulness on Orochimaru's face was gone as he looked at his former teammate. "Strong words as always. But let's not waste time on futile threats. Once this process is complete I'll be one step closer to my ultimate goal."

"You're playing with forces you can't control. This 'power' you seek It will consume you." She tried to reason with the man but Orochimaru wouldn't back down now. He ignored her warning and went back to the table and picked up a gas mask.

"It's like you don't know the nature of a shinobi at all. It's what we all desire. More power to stand above the rest." He turned around and spoke. He slowly walked near the medical bed and looked her in the eyes. "And I will have that power Tsunade, even if I have to extract every last drop of your blood to attain it"

As she looked into Orochimaru's eyes, Tsunade saw the hunger for more power and she was frightened. "You-"

Before she could say anything, the Snake Sannin placed the gas mask on her face and soon Tsunade was unconscious again. Orochimaru looked at Tsunade's face and memories of his childhood and team battles with her and came to his mind. His face slightly softened as he looked at her.

"This will be the last time we'll see each other Tsunade. I'll try to make it as painless as possible Fare well."

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Author's Note.

It has begun. From the next chapter onwards we'll see Daichi and the rest of the Leaf.

Things are going to heat up.

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