This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

After recovering a bit, Nishikawa Tetsu began to take stock of the situation of the other core members of the Konoha expedition team.

He walked to the other side of the battlefield, and the scene before him made his originally heavy heart feel a little absurd and comical.

Inside a large, tent-like black robe with red cloud patterns belonging to the Akatsuki, something was wriggling.

Nishikawa Tetsu stepped forward and lifted a corner of his robe.

There sat a little boy who looked only eight or nine years old, with pale skin and long black hair, naked and with a gloomy expression in the center of a long robe.

Those golden vertical pupils were now staring intently at Nishikawa Tetsu.

"Well……"

Nishikawa Tetsuya paused for two seconds, then couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Oh my, isn't this our majestic Dean Orochimaru of the Science Research Institute?"

Nishikawa Tetsu squatted down, suppressing a laugh as he teased, "What's wrong with you? Have you become a child again? If the Konoha higher-ups knew that the head of our prestigious research institute is an eight-year-old who hasn't even grown all his hair yet, they'd probably sue me for employing child labor!"

"Shut up, Nishikawa Toru."

Orochimaru let out a childish but still cold and hoarse voice, which not only lacked intimidation but also had a kind of cuteness in contrast.

"The reagent used to enhance the fusion of the first generation of cells is still in the semi-finished product stage. The side effect of forcibly overdrawing life force to increase combat power is the reverse regression of cells. This state of body shrinkage is only temporary. I will find a way to restore it after I go back and study it."

Orochimaru pulled over the ridiculously large black robe and wrapped himself up completely: "However, being able to witness the fall of Uchiha Madara firsthand makes this side effect completely worthwhile."

"Moreover, if this reagent is perfected, it might allow people to relive the process from youth to childhood, thus achieving immortality in another sense!"

"Alright, alright, it's good that you're alright." Seeing that Orochimaru still had the energy to think about immortality, Nishikawa Tetsu smiled and stood up, then looked at the other two not far away.

Sakumo Hatake is still unconscious. That earth-shattering slash that cleaved Susanoo completely drained all his strength and chakra. His chakra is slowly recovering with the help of the nutrient solution, and he is expected to wake up soon.

"Everyone, thank you for your hard work."

Just then, accompanied by a slight spatial fluctuation, a golden flash shone in the arena.

Minato Namikaze appeared beside Tetsu Nishikawa, carrying Jiraiya.

"Is Jiraiya-sensei alright?" Nishikawa Tetsu asked, somewhat worried about Jiraiya's unconscious state.

"It's nothing, just a side effect of forcibly activating Sage Mode. Before Jiraiya collapsed, he said that eating more would help him recover."

Hearing this, Nishikawa Tetsu was not at ease. He felt that Jiraiya-sensei looked even older than before, which was clearly a sign that he was overdrawing his life force.

However, compared to the tragic state of others who were either dead or injured, Minato, despite his tattered clothes and dusty blond hair, still maintained a good overall spirit.

"Che, how is everyone's situation?" Minato looked around, guessing the situation wasn't very optimistic.

"The casualties are heavy." Nishikawa Tetsu pointed around. "Fugaku-senpai is too exhausted and is still unconscious, but thanks to Tsunade-sama's treatment, his vital signs have stabilized. Sakumo-senpai should wake up soon, and Orochimaru-sama... well, he's become younger."

Minato followed Nishikawa Tetsu's gaze and saw the miniature Orochimaru wrapped in a black robe. He was stunned for a moment, but quickly looked away, his expression becoming extremely solemn.

"I've already calmed Nagato down. I didn't dare tell him the truth about the Rinnegan; I just told him that our battle was over and that he could rest assured."

Minato took a deep breath, walked over, and patted Nishikawa Tetsu on the shoulder.

"Che, I'll leave this to you for now. I'll take everyone back to Konoha now, and the wounded must be sent to Konoha Hospital immediately for top-notch treatment. At the same time, I also need to report to the Third Hokage in person on the details of this operation to eliminate Uchiha Madara."

Minato glanced at the Heian Company special agents lying in pools of blood around him, a trace of grief flashing in his azure eyes.

"And these brothers who sacrificed their lives, they all died protecting Konoha and fighting for peace in the ninja world. They are heroes of Konoha, and I must bring their remains back to the memorial tablet, one by one, so that their souls may return home."

Nishikawa Tetsu nodded, his expression also tinged with sadness: "That's only right. I will personally oversee the Ministry of Finance to ensure the compensation and resettlement of the families are implemented. We will never let our heroes shed blood and tears."

"Regarding the annihilation of Uchiha Madara," Nishikawa Tetsu pondered for a moment, his tone firm, "I don't think there's any need to hide it from the other ninja villages. The scale of this battle was too great to conceal. Moreover, we paid such a heavy price; we can't let everyone's sacrifices and injuries be in vain."

"Just release the news that Konoha's high-level inspection team encountered Uchiha Madara, who was hiding in the ninja world and trying to start a war, while passing through the Land of Grass. He was involved in the last Shinobi World War. After a fierce battle, they successfully killed him. This can be considered an explanation for the sacrificed brothers."

"Whether the world believes it or not, we're going to make this announcement anyway, and I'll have the Konoha Weekly cooperate with the publicity."

Nishikawa Tetsu suddenly changed the subject. He lowered his voice and looked at Uchiha Fugaku, who was still unconscious, especially his right eye, which Tsunade had just stitched up.

"The fact that Fugaku-senpai transplanted the Rinnegan must absolutely, absolutely not be made public. Even within Konoha, apart from a few of us who experienced it firsthand and the Third Hokage, not even the high-ranking officials and advisors can tell us."

Minato's expression also became extremely solemn: "I understand. If the radical faction within the Uchiha clan finds out that their clan leader possesses the legendary Sage of Six Paths' eyes, their ambitions, which have been so painstakingly suppressed, will likely reignite. At that time, the trust that Konoha and the Uchiha have painstakingly built will be severely damaged."

"Yes, so when we get back to the village, the report on Fugaku-senpai's injury should say that he suffered a severe injury to his right eye during the fierce battle with Madara and needs to rest with his eye covered for the time being. I'll get him some colored contact lenses to cover it up then," Nishikawa Tetsu instructed.

"Okay, leave it to me."

Minato took a deep breath and quickly formed hand seals.

Golden flashes continued to flicker in the ruins as he used the Flying Thunder God Technique to transfer the injured Sannin, the unconscious Sakumo Hatake and Fugaku, as well as the fallen and seriously injured members of the Heian Society back to Konoha in batches.

When everything was settled and Minato reappeared beside Nishikawa Tetsu, both of them felt a deep sense of exhaustion.

"Alright, the wounded and the deceased have all been taken to Konoha Hospital. I've also given a brief report to the Third Hokage, and they are currently holding an emergency high-level meeting."

Minato rubbed his temples with a wry smile. His nerves, which had just experienced a life-or-death battle, were instantly pulled back to the suffocating diplomatic and administrative work.

"It's just that you and I are suffering." Nishikawa Tetsu pointed to himself and Minato. "On the surface, we're still the high-level delegation for international infrastructure and technology exchange. Now all the main force is lying in the hospital, and we're the only two left as commanders without any real power."

"The commotion in the Land of Grass is too great. Iwagakure must have already noticed. We have no choice but to bite the bullet and go through the motions at Iwagakure's embassy."

Minato sighed helplessly.

"Let's go, Che."