This Naruto is too easily persuaded.

Chapter 102 Next Step

"but----"

Naruto abruptly changed the subject, a meaningful smile playing on his lips, as he pulled out a vial of pale red reagent: "Although third-tier cursed seals cannot be mass-produced—"

"But this kind of low-concentration first-order curse seal can be widely used."

Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to the vial of reagent.

"This is a mass-produced first-tier curse seal."

"While it cannot help people break through to the second tier, nor does it have such abnormal recovery power, its advantage lies in its safety, stability, and virtually no side effects."

"Any ninja, or even a reasonably strong ordinary person, can withstand this level of modification."

"After injection, it can forcibly unlock the first stage of gene lock, turning an ordinary person into an elite warrior and greatly improving physical fitness."

"Imagine it, everyone."

Naruto opened his arms wide, as if embracing the future: "If we were to extend this cursed seal to an entire army—"

"A legion composed of thousands, or even tens of thousands, of super elites who have unlocked the first stage of their genetic potential —"

At this point, Naruto glanced around at the people around him.

Orochimaru's ambition, Kabuto's fanaticism, Tsunade's fear—all were laid bare before her eyes.

Tsunade bit her lower lip, her eyes filled with disbelief.

As someone who experienced the Fourth Shinobi World War, she knew all too well what this meant.

The training of ninjas in the Five Great Nations takes several years or even more than ten years.

Naruto only needs one injection, which is a devastating blow to the existing military system.

Kimimaro.

Naruto's voice interrupted everyone's reverie.

Having had his cursed seal removed and returned to human form, Kimimaro knelt down on one knee before Naruto without hesitation.

"exist."

"In view of your existing worth, I will give you chains."

"Would you be willing to share your bones and blood with me?"

Upon hearing this, Kimimaro suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with almost frenzied joy and fervor.

For him, being needed by Lord Orochimaru was the meaning of his existence.

And now, this person, who is even greater than Orochimaru, is willing to let him become a part of his body.

What a blessing this is!

"I do!"

Kimimaro's voice trembled with excitement. He abruptly ripped open the fabric of his shirt, revealing his chest: "Take it! My bones, my flesh, my soul—everything I have is yours!"

The chains sank into Kimimaro's chest without any resistance.

[Successfully Dominated]

[Gain Shared Ability: Corpse Bone Vein]

Naruto closed his eyes slightly, feeling the newly activated power within his body, and a thought flashed through his mind.

To everyone's astonishment, a piece of white, jade-like bone spur with a metallic sheen emerged from the back of Naruto's right hand.

"Its conductivity with chakra is comparable to that of chakra metal, and its hardness is even greater —"

Naruto retracted the bone spur, and the wound healed instantly.

He pushed up his glasses and revealed a satisfied smile.

This is the only force that can help him at the moment.

The other two people he controlled, whether Haku or Orochimaru, only enriched his methods, but did not raise the upper limit of his abilities.

Only Kimimaro's Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse) directly filled the gap in his defense. Combined with the life force of the Uzumaki clan and the Nine-Tails' chakra, it turned him into a human tank.

"----monster."

Tsunade, who was standing to the side, trembled involuntarily as she watched this scene.

She looked at Naruto as if she were looking at a dream that was constantly evolving.

The Uzumaki clan's vitality, the Nine-Tails' infinite chakra, and now the Kaguya clan's absolute defense—

Physical attacks are ineffective, ninjutsu clashes can't compete with chakra, and attrition warfare can't overcome recovery power.

This boy is turning himself into a monster without weaknesses.

"If he were to build that legion—"

Tsunade felt a chill run through her. "Konoha—no, the entire ninja world—does it really still have a chance of winning?"

"Alright, that concludes today's entertainment."

Naruto clapped his hands, breaking the tense atmosphere in the laboratory.

He suppressed his earlier arrogance and returned to his usual self.

"Kabuto, take Tsunade down to rest. We need to get her back into work mode as soon as possible."

"Yes, Naruto-sama."

Kabuto bowed respectfully, made a "please" gesture, and led a dazed Tsunade out of the laboratory.

"Orochimaru, you should go and organize the data too."

For the next steps, I need a more detailed plan.

"Yes, Naruto-kun."

Orochimaru retreated into the shadows with a fanatical look in his eyes.

Soon, only Naruto remained in the noisy laboratory.

He turned and walked out the door, through the long, dark underground corridor.

The leather shoes echoed hollowly as they stepped on the damp stone slabs.

As Naruto walked, he surveyed the base that belonged to Orochimaru.

Narrow, dark, and damp.

This place is at best a large basement; it can't even be considered a proper training ground.

"Possessing the technology to command an army of ten thousand, yet forced to cower in a rat hole—"

With this dissatisfaction and reflection on the status quo, he pushed open the heavy stone door at the end and entered the leader's office.

In the dim light, Naruto sat on the stone chair that originally belonged to Orochimaru.

"We have the money, the people, and the technology."

Naruto looked at the map of the ninja world.

"But this place is too small."

Sound Village is located in the Land of Rice Fields, sandwiched between major powers, like a mouse hiding at the feet of a lion.

While he may be suited to be a troublemaker and engage in conspiracies and intrigues, he is absolutely not suited to build an empire capable of overthrowing the world.

To rapidly build up an army, establish an industrial system, and bring that mass-produced legion to fruition, he needed a vast, safe, and concealed rear area.

Naruto closed his eyes, his consciousness sinking into the system space, and skillfully opened the interface that connected all the worlds.

He needs a bit of inspiration right now.

A little suggestion from another world.

What suggestions do you have for forming a faction?

[Description: Possessing substantial funds and cutting-edge technology, yet situated in a land of constant conflict, I wish to build a force to overthrow the old order. What suggestions do you have?]

After a period of silence, replies appeared on the post.

1st Floor [Golden Throne]:

Humans are weak, so we select genes, implant seeds, and then clothe them in indestructible armor.

Build your legion of super soldiers and use steel and fire to cleanse this filthy world.

Remember, only absolute force can uphold absolute truth.

[Ding! Recommendation detected: Project Astartes]

[Mission Requirements: Manufacture the first generation of power armor and assemble a legion of gene warriors]

[Mission Reward: Grade A Treasure Chest]

2nd Floor [The Watchdog of Arakawa]:

The body suffers from weakness, while the machine ascends to immortality.

Since you have the money and the skills, why not cut off all the weak parts?

Fully cybernetic and equipped with heavy firepower.

Remember, the word is justice.

[Ding! Recommendation detected: Mechanical Ascension]

[Mission Requirement: Develop a heavy-duty exoskeleton/prosthetic body capable of amplifying chakra]

[Mission Reward: Grade B Treasure Chest]

5th Floor [New Mayor of London]:

If there's no good land, go to the coldest places. Low temperatures are a natural barrier that filters out the weak and useless.

In the wind and snow, only order can bring warmth.

[Ding! Recommendation detected: Winter is coming]

[Mission Requirements: Find an extremely cold location with an independent heat source to serve as a base]

[Mission Reward: C-Rank Treasure Chest]

8th Floor [First Napkin]:

My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror, and all my deeds are for the sake of justice.

Only those who make the rules deserve to own the new world.

Floor 9 [The Builder of Paradise]:

Are you tired of those parasites too? Don't build a country on their turf.

Go to the deep sea, go to the ice fields, and build a utopia that is not bound by traditional morality.

There are no gods there, only people!

[Ding! Suggestion detected: Independent Kingdom]

[Mission Requirement: Establish an industrialized nation completely independent of the five major power systems]

[Mission Reward: Grade B Treasure Chest]

Naruto looked at these suggestions, which were quite different in style but all led to the same goal, and tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

"The Frigid Lands — Power Armor — Independent Kingdoms —"

These words collided and recombine in his mind, gradually piecing together a grand blueprint.

He closed the forum, his smile widening.

"very good."

-

Naruto stood up and walked to the map.

My gaze swept across the bustling Land of Fire and over the barren Land of Fields.

Finally, it landed at the northernmost point of the map, in that white area that is covered by ice and snow all year round.

"It aligns perfectly with my line of thinking."

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