Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

This is better than nothing.

Chiba wrote it down in his notebook.

"Two days have passed, and I wonder how things are at the research institute, whether the electricity has been delivered yet."

……

The next day, Chiba went to the medical team.

The Akimichi clan's secret medicine formula has been given to him, but Chiba does not plan to mass-produce it. This trip is just to have Kitayama Osamu help prepare the medicinal materials in advance.

Looking back at the research with the Akimichi clan, we might still need some secret medicines.

but.

Upon arriving at the medical team's room, Chiba saw someone who was both unexpected and not entirely unexpected—

"Chiba-kun, it's nice to see you again!"

The pharmacist's eyes lit up, and he bowed slightly, looking like he had met his idol.

If Chiba hadn't known his background, she might have genuinely thought he was a die-hard fan, but after learning the truth, she couldn't help but feel that Kabuto Yakushi was just putting on an act.

Is it really true...?

Chiba was unsure and dared not actually use him.

However, the outward etiquette should not be reduced.

"Senior Dou?"

"Yes, I may not have much talent in ninjas, so I want to try becoming a medical ninja."

The pharmacist adjusted his glasses, his face all smiles.

Baicao chimed in from the side.

"Kabuto, you have good talent and work very hard. You have a promising future as a medical ninja."

"Thank you, Senior Baicao, but I always feel that I am not good enough."

The pharmacist smiled sheepishly.

Chiba remained silent, but still offered a word of encouragement: "Don't underestimate yourself. Everyone has their own area of ​​expertise. Maybe you're just right to be a medical ninja."

"If that's really the case... that would be wonderful."

Yakushi Kabuto wanted to chat a bit more, but Chiba had already been called away by Kitayama Osamu.

He could only watch Chiba leave with regret.

Baicao smiled and said, "Qianye recently set up a research institute and has been recruiting. If you have enough research and development skills, you might be able to get into the institute and become his assistant."

"really?"

"Of course, this is not a secret. You should be able to get the news in a while."

All the herbs nodded in agreement.

Kabuto looked grateful after hearing this, thanked him, and then went to do his own thing.

but.

As he turned around, he adjusted his glasses.

really.

The information I received was true; Konoha was going to build a research institute around Chiba.

What a generous act!

Even Orochimaru didn't receive this kind of treatment back then, did he?

What kind of expression would Orochimaru have?

Yakushi Kabuto thought with great interest.

Not long after, Chiba left the medical team, and before leaving, he made a point of chatting with Kabuto for a few minutes.

"Senior Kabuto, I remember one of your teammates was named Red Copper Armor, right?"

"That's right, you actually remember him."

Yakushi Kabuto was somewhat surprised.

Chiba nodded and said, "I remember he knows a secret technique for absorbing chakra; I think he used it during the Chunin Exams."

"That's true, but... it's not that I'm talking badly about him behind his back as a teammate, but rather that his secret technique is rather useless."

Kabuto sighed, complaining about the technique of the Red Copper Armor.

Although it can absorb chakra, it requires close proximity to the body to absorb it, and it cannot absorb chakra formed by condensation techniques.

In terms of practicality, there's really nothing to praise about it.

This is also recorded in Konoha's data. He's not afraid of Chiba finding out, so what he says is quite practical and all solid information.

“I’m somewhat interested in that secret technique. If he agrees, I can trade it for another technique.”

Chiba said.

Kabuto was somewhat surprised, but still nodded: "I will deliver it to you, but I can't guarantee what he will think."

"It's okay, just take it to me."

Chiba smiled.

After saying goodbye to Kabuto, he went directly to the research institute in the Forest of Death.

Kabuto pondered for a few seconds.

Perhaps we could ask Orochimaru what kind of technique he wants.

"I never expected that a failed technique could be exchanged for a new ninjutsu. It's quite a waste to make use of it."

……

The Forest of Death, the research institute.

Two days later, I returned here and found the layout had changed drastically. The river had been completely opened up and now runs through the Death Forest, leading back to the original river.

On the riverbank, a waterwheel stands.

Powered by the river, the waterwheels turned and churned, with the forging furnaces right next to them.

A very good layout.

There's just one thing—

Even though electricity is available, why is the forging technology in the ninja world still from the previous era?

This is probably what the ninja world is like.

Chiba had always wanted to complain about the bizarre technology tree in the ninja world, but unfortunately, he didn't understand the principles of electrical appliances, so if he asked, he could probably only offer a general idea.

of course.

the most important is……

Compared to devastating ninjutsu, electrical creations seem to be of little use in combat.

Instead, we should study ninjutsu.

Chiba's current Sage Mode can now be maintained for a little over half a minute.

Although it's only an improvement of about ten seconds, it's a huge step forward considering the already low base.

after all.

Asma can only maintain his form for about ten seconds now.

It's equivalent to an Asma.

Chiba fed the parasitic insects in the forest and then went to the loess hill where the giant ant clan lived.

After one lap, the natural energy reserves are depleted.

The effect is also very significant.

In the afternoon, Aburame Muta, the captain of the guard squad, came to find Chiba in high spirits.

"Chiba-kun, you've evolved! You've evolved again!"

"Parasitic insects?"

"Yes, come with me to take a look."

Aburame Muta nodded excitedly.

Chiba immediately followed her to the place, which was the habitat of one of the parasitic insects.

On one side of the tree, a dozen or so Aburame tribespeople hid in the tree, quietly observing what was below. Chiba found a "viewing" spot and looked in the direction that Aburame Muta pointed out.

Then he saw several parasites.

They huddled together, frantically tearing at other insects.

This is……

A battle for the Insect King?

Chiba's eyes narrowed.

Has this happened to your parasites before?

"no!"

Aburame Muta shook her head.

Parasites usually live in harmony, and such a situation has never occurred before.

but.

From a community perspective, their fighting is a manifestation of increased intelligence.

and so.

She sees it as a form of evolution.