Two days ago.

Inside a cavern hideout.

A man, wearing a black robe with a red cloud pattern, can be seen carefully applying materials onto a table. The man's focus is solely on his task at hand, trying to integrate the characteristics of various animals into a human arm.

Just a few meters away, there are glass containers filled with medical liquid. One contains a full body, while the other holds a creature the size of a young child. Despite being from different species, these creatures have surprising similarities.

While working, the man hears bubbling noises and hissing, but he pays them no mind. He continues to concentrate on his work.

Suddenly, something catches his attention. He scowls at the mess, knowing exactly whose creature is responsible. He waits for the rat to give him what it came for, all the while keeping a distant expression as he looks at the man in the receptacle, trying to find a solution for his projects.

The man frowns in disgust as he cleans the rat's saliva from the scroll. He opens it, hoping it will be worth his time.

(I have something that may appeal to your work. By tomorrow morning, a genin team will leave the village for a mission. Among them, there is someone extraordinary and fascinating. He has an incredibly enviable body and talent comparable to the First Hokage. I am offering this as a consideration for our previous partnership. This boy can greatly assist you in achieving an immortal body, or if not, he can bear the backlash of the Sharingan. He also possesses a unique Sharingan.)

Placing the note aside, the man squints his eyes. He finds the proposition intriguing but also absurd. Immortality through a body? It seems almost impossible. Nevertheless, he contemplates the idea.

Suddenly, there is a noise that captures his attention. He sees the same rats spitting out a vial. Realizing it must be the proof he was waiting for, he becomes intrigued.

"It seems like the boy has incensed Danzo to his limit," he murmurs.

...

After two days.

Orochimaru examines the result of his findings. As he looks at the stabilized man in front of him, a smile forms on his face. The man, after receiving the boy's blood, has achieved a remarkable harmony with the Sharingan.

"How curious. How is it possible to achieve such equilibrium? I have tried using Hokage genes, but the body always crumbles like a sand castle," he muses. Grinning like a maniac, he makes up his mind.

"A new specimen or new clothes to change into," he says to himself before sending a note requesting Party A's location and fulfilling Danzo's demand.

Within seconds, his snake returns with a scroll in its mouth.

"Ah, the Miller Forest/Mountain. That is where Hidan presides to amass his Evil God followers," Orochimaru explains to one of his followers, who will carry out the assigned task while he makes his way towards his targets.

"Mm, I can consider some attributes that may explain why the boy's blood successfully balances the Sharingan on the body. But it all falls under hypothetical analysis," he mutters as he heads towards the location.

He reaches the location at dusk, with the sun hiding behind the mountain, creating a beautiful sight at the Miller Village, earning it the well-deserved title, the Golden Miller.

...

Present.

"No, this can't be happening," Jin keeps muttering to himself as he looks at his teammates. He knows he can escape using his sneaking abilities and past experiences, but he is well aware that he cannot evade the Sanin.

His thoughts are consumed by the fact that his actions will affect his teammates. He realizes he can fight the lax clown if he gives it his all and surprises him, but the Sanin's presence means that his attention and skills will be heightened. As for his teacher, he could allow them to buy time and escape, but his conscience will not allow him to live at the cost of another life.

While Jin may be selfish, his pride, which once led to his death, will never allow him to escape.

"Let's analyze the situation first. Orochimaru is known as a mad scientist and will likely study my physique. While becoming a lab rat is not desirable, it does have its merits. It might help me unlock the full potential of that strange realm known as Peak Divine Emperor," he contemplates.

"You know I can't do that," Sora says, interrupting Jin's thoughts.

"Do you really think you can survive our combined assault?" Orochimaru smirks, involving the other two immortals in the conversation.

"Leave me out of this, Orochimaru," Kakuzu says, looking bored as he counts his money.

"Of course, I will compensate you," Orochimaru assures him.

"Then I have a question. Why go through the trouble of facing Sora of the Elements just to kidnap a boy?" Kakuzu asks, looking up from his tally.

"His body holds value," Orochimaru replies with a smile.

"Alright then," Kakuzu accepts, preparing himself.

"Jashin told me to sacrifice the woman, so..." Jin mutters, unsure of what to do.

...

As they stand together in a battle stance, Jin and the duo feel immense pressure. This pressure is especially overwhelming for the duo, who have dealt with countless enemies of genin and chunin level.

"Listen, when I engage, you three must leave immediately. I don't want to hear any objections. Consider it an order, not from your teacher but from a superior," Sora commands. 

Jin's expression cold like a katana's surface.

"Order received," the duo replies in unison, turning to each other before sighing.

'I need this. Yes, I need to get stronger, even if it means becoming a lab rat,' Jin thinks to himself, afraid of losing his comrades, despite his initial reluctance. After months of being a team, he has grown attached to them, aside from Naruto, of course.

"One last chance!" Orochimaru licks his lips, looking down at the group.

Silence follows his question, and Orochimaru smiles, thinking there will be more subjects to study.

With a nod to his partners, they swiftly descend towards the battleground.

What nobody expects, however, is that Jin also ascends, running towards the clown-like man. Pulling out a three-section staff, he swings it towards the man.

Hidan is bewildered, unable to comprehend the boy's speed.

"Hihahaha!" Hidan laughs like a maniac as he defends himself from the staff, but it manages to strike his chest, sending him back and causing his eyes to shrink.

He moves as fast as his vision allows, but pain overtakes him as he crashes against multiple trees.

Bang! Bang! Boom! Guh!

Spitting blood, Hidan looks for Jin's whereabouts.

Under the immense pressure of his assailant, Jin unconsciously loses control over his body. His awareness of his gifted strength limits his actions, as he strives not to inflict a lethal wound on his friend.

But in the end, the strength of the Peak Divine Emperor stands at the pinnacle of the world.

Now, focused on survival and protection, Jin's body begins to unleash itself from his mind's commands.

"Hahahahah!"

With a mad laugh, Orochimaru joins forces with Kakuzu, attacking Sora from behind.

Sora, witnessing this, starts weaving hand signs before fist bumping her fist together.

"Fusion Jutsu: Elemental States!"

Boom!

The five colors of the five elements revolve around her like a rising tornado, causing the duo to jump back.

"Snake Summoning Jutsu: Manda!"

Orochimaru wastes no time as he summons his snake.

"What is this? The Chipmunk Clans?" Manda hisses, taken aback by the presence of the reclusive chipmunks.

"No time to waste, go and grab that boy!" Orochimaru orders.

...

"Shit, that hurts," Hidan says, looking around until he finds his three-bladed scythe.

"Ah, that kid almost damaged my blade," he mutters.

Shin!

Pulling a sword from the shaft of his scythe, he prepares himself. He wasn't able to obtain even a drop of the boy's blood.

"Jashin-sama needs the boy to be sacrificed. I'll deal with Orochimaru later," Hidan reminds himself, trying to stay calm and focused.

"Keep your calm! Keep your mind clear! Deal with the situation with a clear goal!" Jin repeats these phrases like a mantra, almost at lightning speed.

He doesn't know why, but his instincts surge when he comes in contact with the man in front of him.

As the battle commences, Mū and Kaze find themselves utterly perplexed about what course of action to take. The solitary option that presents itself is either engaging in combat and meeting their demise or escaping in order to endure. However, as they gaze upon their companions and mentor, they simply cannot muster the resolve to forsake them.

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