They're promoting the "Konoha threat" theory, and spouting nonsense about the Hidden

Chapter 138 White Zetsu Cells

Since the current air fortress lacks energy to power it, it is actually more of a showpiece than a practical device.

So after a brief inspection and arrangement of the aerial fortress, Hozuki Shingetsu, wanting to remain discreet, continued to keep the large object on the uninhabited island.

Besides having people guard it to prevent any accidents, it also meant that this big guy had been temporarily forgotten on the island.

After returning from that island, Hozuki Shingetsu went straight to the Chakra Research Institute.

After nearly two years of development, the Chakra Research Institute is no longer the makeshift organization it was when it was first established.

The researchers in the institute generally possess basic scientific research skills and relevant field knowledge.

The entire research institute is divided into four different departments based on four different fields: ninjutsu research and development, mechanical energy, biomedicine, and basic chakra research.

Since there has been no suitable candidate for dean, the heads of these four departments report directly to Hozuki Shingetsu and are not under the leadership of anyone else.

Furthermore, the location of the Chakra Research Institute has also changed.

The main structure of the Chakra Research Institute is now located underground. In terms of security, not only are there ninjas patrolling the outside day and night, but the interior has also been reinforced and guarded by the Uzumaki clan ninjas using various sealing techniques.

It can be said that the Chakra Research Institute's defenses are, in some ways, stronger than those of the Mizukage Building.

Hozuki Shingetsu's purpose in coming to this chakra research institute was quite simple.

On one hand, they handed over the relevant information on the Grell Stone and the artificial tailed beasts of Konoha to the researchers here, instructing them to invent and improve the relevant chakra energy technology as soon as possible.

On the other hand, they came here to see the corpse of the Whirlpool White Zetsu that he had previously brought here for them to study.

"Sir, look... the activity of these cells has completely overturned my understanding. I have never seen cells with such strong activity before."

"With such strong cellular activity, if it doesn't hit a vital spot, even if you tear him to pieces, this guy can slowly grow back his body."

The researcher in charge of studying the White Zetsu corpse brought Hozuki Shingetsu to the basement of the research institute and pointed to some petri dishes as he explained.

Hozuki Shingetsu pretended to examine it with a microscope, nodded as if he knew what he was talking about, and chimed in with a comment.

"Not only that, I also discovered that the cells of this corpse possess the dual characteristics of both animal and plant cells, which completely defies the laws of the ninja world... This is probably a miracle that only the Sage of Six Paths could create!"

The researcher stared intently at the White Zetsu lying quietly beside him, a look of fascination creeping onto his face.

"You're wrong about that. The Sage of Six Paths couldn't create this thing. Even his mother probably couldn't have created it without the Divine Tree..."

Looking at the various experimental instruments and strangely shaped pieces of wood in the underground hall before him, Hozuki Shingetsu silently complained to himself.

These White Zetsu, created by Kaguya Otsutsuki using the God Tree based on humans from the ninja world a thousand years ago, were formidable weapons against the Otsutsuki clan, at least in terms of endurance in combat.

"Have you conducted any experiments involving the transplantation of these cells?"

Hozuki Shingetsu interrupted the researcher's incessant chatter, directly asking the question that concerned him most.

As a combat weapon created by the Divine Tree, the cells of White Zetsu are similar to those of Hashirama in some ways.

The transplant recipient's cell activity will greatly increase, their chakra reserves will increase significantly, they will all have high-speed regeneration capabilities, and they will all be able to release Wood Release.

If we follow the timeline of the ninja world's storyline, Hashirama's cells can be considered the most groundbreaking technological advancement in the ninja world.

Hashirama cells can be said to have propelled one crucial historical event after another in the ninja world.

Therefore, under these circumstances, Hozuki Shingetsu naturally paid great attention to these swirling white Zetsu cells, which resembled Hashirama cells.

"Of course we have, but these cells are extremely invasive, and the cells in most organisms cannot stop their invasion... Please take a look, sir."

The researcher adjusted his glasses and led Hozuki Shingetsu to the "bonsai area" in a corner of the laboratory.

"We conducted experiments on various types of animals, including rats, dogs, cows, and tigers, but unfortunately, none of them have survived so far."

The researchers pointed to a pile of oddly shaped wooden bonsai in the corner, whose original animal forms could be vaguely discerned, and explained.

"I remember we granted you special approval for a few human trials before. What were the results of those trials?"

"It's not ideal either."

The researchers shook their heads and led Hozuki Crescent to another area, where several wooden "reliefs" resembling the famous painting "The Scream" from the previous life were scattered around, with lush branches growing above them.

"According to our research, the more chakra a person has, the better they can resist this kind of attack. In this batch of human test subjects, we found that ninjas were more resistant to this cellular erosion than ordinary people. Hmm... although this extra time is less than a second, it is still a significant discovery."

He flipped through the experimental records and spoke very meticulously.

Hozuki Shingetsu sighed. Although he was mentally prepared for this situation, he still couldn't help but feel disappointed when the result actually appeared before his eyes.

After all, Konoha has spared no effort in researching Hashirama's cells since the time of Tobirama Senju.

Even a master of forbidden techniques like Tobirama Senju, a research fanatic, couldn't truly utilize Hashirama's cells. It's unrealistic to expect the fledgling Chakra Research Institute in Kirigakure and a group of self-taught researchers to actually figure out how to use them.

"Talent... What's most important in this new era of the ninja world? Talent!"

Hozuki Shingetsu looked at the various "wooden bonsai" scattered throughout the laboratory floor, a look of melancholy on his face.

Sometimes we have to admit that the progress of science and technology depends on the flashes of inspiration from a few geniuses.

The greatest significance of mediocre people's years of research is perhaps to serve as a backdrop to highlight the outstanding talents of geniuses.

When it comes to the most talented researchers in the ninja world, none other than Tobirama Senju, Orochimaru, and Kabuto are more outstanding.

Tobirama Senju has already passed away, Orochimaru is still far from defecting from Konoha, and Kabuto is still just a child who hasn't been weaned...

"Orochimaru, no..."

At this time, Orochimaru had not yet lost faith in Konoha and Hiruzen Sarutobi, and would never engage in research with a ninja from another village.

Besides, Konoha isn't without Hashirama cells; even if Hozuki Shingetsu used White Zetsu's cells to seduce him, he wouldn't be able to.

In that case...

"Besides cultivating our own scientific research talent, is starting with the children the only option? But we don't even know where Dou is at this point..."

"Yakushi Nonou... Shimura Danzo... the Hokage position..."

Hozuki Shingetsu had a sudden thought and came up with a possible way to bring Kabuto to Kirigakure.

(End of this chapter)