Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 599 Why play with snakes?

After the Five Kage Summit, Orochimaru took the initiative to seek cooperation. Tachibana Kenkawa didn't really care that much about it. Putting aside their previous grudges, just considering Orochimaru's cunning, Tachibana Kenkawa felt that he would have to be extremely cautious about cooperating with him.

Without repeatedly verifying the information Orochimaru transmitted, no one dared to guarantee its authenticity.

However, all of this changed slightly after Jianchuan Ju drew that white item, "Xerneas's Branch".

After all, putting aside his personality and character, Orochimaru's scientific research level, especially in life sciences, is practically cutting-edge technology in the ninja world.

If it can be cultivated using some cells, I think that even if its strength is not as good as the Ten-Tailed Divine Tree, it is probably not far off.

Of course, it was impossible for Tachibana Kenkawa to directly hand over "Xerneas's Branch" to Orochimaru at the beginning.

However, in order to pique Orochimaru's research interest, Tachibana Kenkawa still picked and chose among the white items and selected "Snivy's molted skin," a special Pokémon material that possesses both "Wood Release" properties and snake-like characteristics, as bait.

As expected, Orochimaru lived up to Tachibana's expectations and successfully cloned the cells in just half a year.

However, when Jianchuan Ju retrieved the research results and handed them over to the village's research team for replication,

It's unclear whether Orochimaru was holding back on his research findings, or whether the researchers under Tachibana Kenkawa were simply too incompetent.

The first six attempts at cloning all ended in failure.

This seventh attempt was conducted to enrich the experimental data, obtain more control groups, and lay a solid foundation for the subsequent breeding of Xerneas.

The game also includes two new Pokémon, Charmander and Squirtle, as part of a training quest.

Unexpectedly, this time they had a stroke of luck and all three Pokémon were successfully cloned.

It's still uncertain whether these three Pokémon will retain the upgrade and evolution characteristics of the original versions.

However, after a period of organization and experience summarization, it seems that the actual Xerneas clone can be gradually launched.

Looking at the little Squirtle in Saigyouji Kabuto's arms, who still couldn't suppress her curiosity and once again poked her head out of her shell, looking around anxiously.

Jianchuan Ju smiled and stepped forward to pinch the little guy's head before speaking to the other researchers.

"We still need to continue collecting experimental data and strive to achieve stable results as soon as possible."

"But you must be careful not to treat these kids as mere test subjects. If any experiments require their cooperation, coax them into doing it. No one is allowed to use force!"

Hearing the Mizukage's very serious tone, everyone in the laboratory became cautious.

Although the person in charge didn't quite understand why Jianchuan Ju would make such a request, he still nodded in agreement with a smile.

"Lord Mizukage, please rest assured, these are all important assets of Kirigakure, and we will definitely treat them as treasures with utmost care!"

Jianchuan Ju frowned slightly, but still gave another reminder.

"They're not assets, they're partners... Fine, just treat these little ones like your own sons and spoil them!"

Upon hearing this, the person in charge immediately nodded repeatedly, indicating that they understood.

This isn't Jianchuan Ju making a mountain out of a molehill, or being overly compassionate.

The main point is that since the cloned Pokémon possesses considerable intelligence rather than being just a shell, Tachibana Sekikawa naturally needs to adjust her strategy.

In his memory, there are quite a few villainous organizations in the Pokémon world that don't treat Pokémon as 'humans'.

In the end, these organizations basically didn't get anything good out of it.

Jianchuan Tachibana didn't want to be sitting at home one day when his subordinates suddenly came to report the terrible news that some Pokémon had rioted at the laboratory.

"After collecting all the available data, Number Seven and Number Eight should also stop the injection of inhibitors as soon as possible and be released from their coma."

"Afterwards, I will arrange for someone to build a children's play area and a behavioral science teacher in the laboratory. At that time, when we are not observing and researching, we will let these three little guys live in the play area."

"As for number nine..."

Looking at the Squirtle secretly observing her from inside its shell, Tachibana Kanagawa softly asked Kabuto Saigyouji.

"How's it going, Dou? I see the little guy seems quite close to you. Are you interested in signing a spirit contract with it?"

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As Squirtle turtles that have just escaped from experimental incubation tanks, it is definitely impossible to release them into the outside world in the short term, considering both their environmental adaptability and the stability of their physical genes.

Currently, Saigyouji Kabuto is an intern researcher here and needs to come and go frequently, and Kenkawa Tachibana trusts him quite a bit.

Becoming partners with Squirtle seems like a good option.

However, when Saigyouji Kabuto looked at the dull-witted, somewhat timid, and clearly incapable-of-fighting little blue turtle in his arms, his precocious face was filled with a troubled expression.

"Tachibana-sensei...:"

"It's okay, don't rush to give me an answer. First, get on good terms with this little guy. Whether or not to sign a psychic contract is something for later."

Seeing that his teacher didn't even give him a chance to object, Dou could only nod, holding the little turtle in his arms with a wronged expression.

Hmph~ What a cute kid! Why does he have to play with snakes of all things? He should just stick to playing with turtles from now on~

Thinking back to the original story, Kabuto's ugly, neither-human-nor-snake appearance after learning the Ryuchi Cave Sage Mode, Tachibana Kenkawa immediately made the choice for his disciple.

After resolving matters concerning Kabuto, Tachibana Kenkawa turned to the lab director beside him and continued to give instructions.

"You should conduct the technical summary and follow-up observations as simultaneously as possible, and the batch cloning work also needs to be expedited."

"I will send over some different cell materials later. Once this batch of technology is completely stable, we will consider trying more cloning and replication."

As the Water Shadow began assigning new tasks, the person in charge of the experiment, sweating profusely, started making notes on paper.

"Lord Mizukage, this is only the initial result so far... If we were to mass-produce it, the cost and stability would be quite difficult to control."

Upon hearing this, Jianchuan Ju waved his hand and immediately adopted an unreasonable leadership style.

"There will definitely be difficulties, but I will provide you with full support in terms of funding and personnel. You can also report to me at any time if you have any problems or needs."

"But this experiment has been delayed long enough, even with existing experimental procedures in place."

"Don't make me think you're all worthless."

After saying that, Tachibana Kanakawa turned around and left the laboratory.