Naruto: Reborn as Orochimaru

Chapter 158: Like a Charlatan

"Provide adequate blood samples?"

Hearing this, Uchiha Soyama was visibly taken aback. He didn't fully grasp what Orochimaru was implying. Was the potion not perfected yet? Did he want to test it on samples?

Orochimaru seemed unconcerned with Soyama's confusion. He went on with the words he had prepared: "Yes, it took me a long time to develop this potion. Not to mention the ingredients needed to create it, just look at its effects to understand how valuable it is, right?"

"Of course!" Soyama agreed.

"Therefore, to ensure the potion isn't wasted, I need to better understand the bloodline conditions of the Uchiha clan," Orochimaru explained nonchalantly.

"The Uchiha clan is large, but not everyone among us can awaken the Sharingan. I'm sure you understand this even better than I do."

"True enough," Uchiha Soyama nodded.

Some members of the Uchiha clan possessed pure blood and could awaken the Sharingan with minimal stimulation. Others, however, had diluted bloodlines and, even in the face of great trauma, might never awaken their Sharingan.

To those familiar with the Uchiha's bloodline secrets, this wasn't news. Uchiha Soyama wasn't surprised by Orochimaru's insight after all, Orochimaru was a disciple of the Hokage. Knowing such things wouldn't be difficult for him.

But... the true purpose of this man?

Uchiha Soyama thought carefully before speaking.

It was clear enough why this potion was being kept under wraps, because it was specifically beneficial to the Uchiha clan. It wouldn't be of much use to anyone else. The village certainly wouldn't re

"It's completely useless for others," Orochimaru admitted. "Ordinary ninja lack the spiritual inheritance necessary for it to work at all."