Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

Leaf.

A hidden underground base.

This place was once where Orochimaru conducted his secret research.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi exposed Danzo Shimura's secrets, he voluntarily handed them over to the village.

Orochimaru was quite satisfied, because after submitting the application, he openly and legitimately applied for research funding from the village, and it was approved very smoothly and generously…

As a result, the environment here has been completely transformed.

This experimental site used to be incomplete in terms of equipment, dimly lit and poorly ventilated for the sake of secrecy, resulting in an unpleasant smell and slippery floors, resembling an underground gold exchange...

Orochimaru was also very dissatisfied with this.

It's not that he likes this cave-like environment because he's close to 'snakes'.

As a scientist, who wouldn't want their laboratory to be at least "sterile and dust-free" and fully equipped?

But things are different now…

His teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi, strongly supported his development of technology!

In the brightly lit laboratory, numerous sterilization and dust removal devices, constant temperature and humidity chambers are running at full power, and advanced centrifuges, microbial detectors, reaction vessels, and chromatographs are operating despite the large amount of material piled up...

All the necessary instruments are readily available.

Buy the best you can afford.

If you can't buy Orochimaru, just buy the best materials and make one yourself. If you need any ninjutsu to modify the device, you can also ask for help.

Orochimaru looked at the report in his hand, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up.

This level of laboratory is absolutely unique in the ninja world! Not to mention it will continue to be expanded…

I don't want to go home anymore, I'm staying here.

Orochimaru, however, felt that he was simply smiling.

But judging from Nara Kazan and Akimichi Torifu, this kid wasn't just smiling these past two days; he had been maintaining a high level of excitement!

It's like he's on stimulants...

This is because working in this environment is a pleasure for Orochimaru…

At this moment, Orochimaru felt even more strongly how comforting it was to have Hiruzen Sarutobi's support...

Having a Hokage and a powerful hidden village behind them is just amazing!

"Everyone, are you all busy?" Hiruzen Sarutobi, wearing a white hooded sterile gown, walked into the laboratory.

"Sandaime-sama!"

"teacher!"

Upon seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi arrive, everyone immediately greeted him.

Upon seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi dressed in proper uniform, Orochimaru's eyes flashed, and he thought to himself, "My teacher still respects technique..."

In the past, when Orochimaru cooperated with Shimura Danzo, he had asked him to do so, but this dark figure of the ninja world wanted to show off his specialness and always swaggered in.

Over time, Orochimaru also gave up, turning his once-prosperous laboratory into something resembling a slaughterhouse.

"Old brother, what brings you here?" Upon seeing Akimichi Torifu, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward to give him a hug.

Akimichi Torifu was clearly surprised by Hiruzen Sarutobi's enthusiasm, and his expression showed slight astonishment.

Over the years, he voluntarily withdrew from the Konoha leadership, not because of his injuries or anything like that…

But when Tobirama Senju volunteered to cover the retreat, he unconsciously uttered these words: "A bait? Someone will definitely die. Who will go?"

After the Second Hokage died, Akimichi Torifu could not forgive himself for the words he had said.

Whether it was Hiruzen, who led the charge and covered the rear, or Kagami, who died in battle, Danzo, who belatedly rallied, or Homura and Koharu, who were analyzing the possibility of breaking through...

He felt he wasn't qualified.

"I heard from Shikayama that Hiruzen is planning a major operation against the village, and he also needs to develop medicine to obtain funding..." Akimichi Torifu lowered his head slightly:

"I know this is great news. I may not be good at much else, but I do have some knowledge of pharmaceuticals..."

"Thinking I could contribute something to the village, and worried that the younger generation in the clan might not be reliable, I came myself."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was filled with emotion.

Ninjas, though they have survived for hundreds of years using killing tools, possess intense inner emotions.

Akimichi's experience of collecting wind reminded him of another person of the same generation in the village.

Kosuke Maruboshi.

He possesses the strength and seniority of a Jonin, but due to an early mistake that led to the death of his teammates, he has always been willing to serve as a Genin and always charge ahead in battle.

"With a little processing, these are excellent materials for the Will of Fire..."

"What great promotional material..."

As Hiruzen Sarutobi grasped Akimichi Torifu's hand, he thought, "The past is past, and there's nothing we can do about it, but without you here, I always feel an emptiness in my heart."

"Of us, you're certainly not good at fighting, but when it comes to managing logistics, you've always been the best..."

"This time you've come out of the mountains, don't even think about going back. Do more for the village! If Lord Tobirama is watching from heaven, he would definitely want you to do this."

Akimichi nodded heavily.

These words warmed his heart.

"The lab setup is excellent, Orochimaru..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced around, raised an eyebrow, and chuckled, teasingly remarking, "The equipment is very well organized, isn't it?"

Obviously, many of the equipment would be unnecessary for developing "health remedies" used by the nobility.

"After all, this is a rare opportunity, teacher..." Orochimaru blinked, "It's not easy! Please rest assured, these facilities will be used for the construction of Konoha in the future."

"If you need financial or technical support, just write a report for me. The village is your backing."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand generously: "I understand that there are costs involved in the early stages of research and development."

"These investments are necessary. Science and technology are the primary productive forces, and I have always believed that."

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru chewed on the words repeatedly, his eyes suddenly lighting up.

As expected of a teacher…

Even if Shimura Danzo thought about this for a hundred years, he still couldn't say it; he would only nitpick about the so-called costs.

You want the cows to grow well, but you also don't want them to eat grass...

Isn't that disgusting?!

"Let me check on your progress. How's it going? Have you got any samples yet?"

"As for the administration department, Yan and Xiaochun have already spoken to the Land of Fire. We're working on both sides."

"Hiruzen Sarutobi asked."

"The initial sample has been produced. Based on the Nara clan's secret medicine preparation manual, combined with Tsunade's adjustments and the ideas provided by Akimichi-sensei, I have also made some adaptation modifications."

"First, there's the fast-acting layer. After taking it, it can activate the body, bringing a feeling of overall comfort and lightness in the limbs. It's supplemented with snake scale extract to achieve a calming effect."

Orochimaru explained in detail:

"Secondly, for long-term use, taking it regularly and frequently has an anti-fatigue effect for ordinary people and will significantly improve the user's energy."

"The toad skin oil provided by Mount Myoboku has been blended to make its medicinal effects milder and more nourishing."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in satisfaction.

The effects he instructed have been largely achieved in the initial stages.

But when the sample was presented to him, he couldn't help but laugh.

Why does this shape look so much like a soldier's ration pill?

No matter how good the effect is, this kind of look won't fetch a high price...