Naruto: By lying low and hiding, he eventually became the leader of the Legendary Sannin.

Just as Minato and the others received the news, Kagura had just returned to Konoha Village.

In fact, he had just completed his mission and only received a letter from Hiruzen Sarutobi two days prior, and the old man demanded that he return to the village immediately.

Because this year's Chunin Exams are slightly different from those of previous years.

Several years after the Second Shinobi World War, in order to demonstrate the "friendship" between nations, this is once again a long-awaited Chunin Exam jointly organized by multiple countries.

The Chunin Exams were being held in Konoha Village.

This also means that soon, a large number of ninjas from other countries will enter Konoha Village.

To ensure Konoha's safety during the event, Hiruzen Sarutobi recalled many Jonin who were on missions outside the village.

When Kagura heard that this Chunin Exams was another joint exam involving multiple countries, all he could think was to complain.

Why do these people like superficial work so much?

Even though these five major powers start wars every now and then for various reasons, they still engage in this kind of formalism for the sake of so-called "peace".

It's never good when so many countries gather together; hopefully this time will be an exception.

Despite her complaints, Kagura obediently followed the old man's instructions and began her journey home.

There's nothing we can do; he's just a beast of burden.

So after delivering the information that the Chunin Exams were about to begin to his three beloved disciples on the way, he immediately returned to Konoha Village.

In fact, judging by their strength, Kagura believes that these three have far reached and even surpassed the Chunin level.

Even so, he still gave them some advice in his letter, telling them not to underestimate the exam.

Based on his understanding, this Chunin Exams had gathered many famous figures.

After receiving Hiruzen Sarutobi's orders, Kagura returned to Konoha in just one day.

After delivering the mission, he was dismissed by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

After all, the decision to hold this joint examination was only made two days ago.

There is also the process of candidate registration, organization, and determination of exam content, which will take at least one to two weeks to prepare.

Recalling the Jonin was just a preliminary step.

In other words, there is currently no work that Kagura needs to do.

So after leaving the Hokage Building, Kagura couldn't help but mutter a few complaints about this unreliable old man in her heart.

Kagura stood there for a while, suddenly finding herself with nothing to do, before finally heading home.

But just as he reached his doorstep, he saw an unexpected person standing in front of him.

"Forehead...

Orochimaru?"

Upon seeing the familiar figure, Kagura exclaimed in surprise.

That's right, the one standing at his doorstep, seemingly waiting for something, was Orochimaru.

This really made Kagura feel like the sun was rising in the west.

It's important to know that, apart from occasionally carrying out missions, Orochimaru has basically never left his research institute over the years.

If it weren't for my occasional visits, the two of them probably wouldn't see each other more than a few times a year.

If I remember correctly, the last time he came to my house was several years ago on my wedding day.

This guy actually came to find me today?

Upon hearing Kagura's slightly surprised words, Orochimaru immediately turned his head to look over.

His eyes lit up the moment he saw Kagura.

Orochimaru quickly walked up to Kagura and, without saying a word, grabbed her and started walking in one direction.

Caught off guard by Orochimaru's action, Kagura paused for a moment, but did not resist. She simply followed his lead and began to walk forward.

However, after a moment, he still asked in confusion:

"No, what are you trying to do..."

As if anticipating his doubts, Orochimaru didn't turn around, but instead explained as he walked:

"I know that the teacher has recalled all the Jonin, and I expect you will likely be back today, so I came to wait for you in advance."

Don't ask any questions yet, just come with me.

Upon hearing this, Kagura didn't say anything more, but obediently shut her mouth and followed him.

Before long, the two arrived at their destination.

Looking up, I realized it was Orochimaru's house.

After passing through the largely useless hall, the two arrived directly at the underground research institute behind the house.

As the light gradually dimmed, Orochimaru led Kagura to a glass culture chamber filled with green nutrient solution.

When Kagura saw what was inside the incubation chamber, her eyes narrowed involuntarily.

Because floating in front of him was a tiny baby with its eyes closed.

The baby looked like it had just been born, floating in the green nutrient solution with its eyes closed.

A thin tube was inserted into his navel, constantly providing him with nutrients and oxygen.

If it weren't for the slightly heaving chest, Kagura might have thought it was a stillborn fetus.

"Is this what you wanted me to see?"

Looking at the baby in front of her, Kagura paused for a moment, then seemed to realize something and suddenly turned to look at Orochimaru with a serious expression.

Could this thing be...?

Did they secretly steal someone else's baby to conduct research?

However, Orochimaru completely failed to notice Kagura's questioning gaze.

He was gazing at the baby before him with a look of rapture, as if looking at a perfect work of art, murmuring to himself:

Kagura!

Look!

I've finally figured out the artificial human you were talking about.

"I have finally succeeded in cultivating a homunculus with a bloodline limit using the materials you gave me."

It took Kagura a few seconds to understand what Orochimaru meant after hearing his slightly agitated words.

So it wasn't a stolen baby, but a cyborg...

Wait, androids?!

Kagura, finally realizing what was happening, suddenly opened her eyes wide and stared intently at the baby in front of her.

So fast?

If I remember correctly, even if Orochimaru was able to create artificial humans in the original story, that would have happened after Naruto became Hokage.

Although the concept of artificial humans was provided to Orochimaru by Kagura, even he did not expect that Orochimaru would achieve results so quickly.

Even Kagura looked at the baby in front of her with a look of disbelief.

"this...

"Is this the artificial human you created using interstitial cells?"

Even Kagura didn't notice that his voice was trembling slightly.

Orochimaru, with a proud expression on his face and his eyes still fixed on his work, said:

"That's right, this research shouldn't have progressed this quickly."

However, after receiving the physical evidence of Hiruko and the volunteer you mentioned named Shin, I realized that...

All the previous difficulties have been overcome one by one.

Unfortunately, even so, creating a successful android is still too difficult.

I almost exhausted all the resources the old man gave me to successfully create this case.

Oh, right, there's a mistake I need to correct.

At this point, Orochimaru finally shifted his gaze from the baby in front of him and continued looking at Kagura:

"This android wasn't made using Hashirama cells, but rather using your cells."

So, to be precise, this is a child created through the combined efforts of you and me.

Kagura: Σ( ° △ °|||)︴

Nani? !

Let's call Chapter 48 Yamato!

Upon hearing Orochimaru's words, even Kagura's mind went blank for a moment.

What does it mean to be made from my cells?

Is the child in front of me my child?

Or should I be considered a clone of myself?

No, shouldn't you discuss this with me beforehand?

I should have some right to know that they're using my cells to create artificial humans without my knowledge.

Well, although it seems like those materials were provided to you voluntarily...

At this moment, Kagura's mind was in complete chaos, caught in an ethical struggle.

However, Orochimaru, standing to the side, clearly didn't notice this and continued excitedly:

"Originally, I also planned to use Hashirama's cells to conduct artificial human experiments."

But you actually brought me the corpse of Hiruko!