Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

"We could try getting Danzo and others involved in the experiment," suggested Koharu Utatane.

"Which clan can provide as much funding as the Uchiha? Can the Hyuga clan do it? What are their plans?" After all, strengthening the Uchiha clan's power ultimately carries hidden risks.

Mitokado Homura chimed in, "We absolutely cannot hand over that technology to the Uchiha clan. In the future, when we need to deal with the Uchiha clan, we must not be too weak!"

A glint of light flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes as he hesitated and said, "But..."

Chapter 51 Aunt Mito will meet.....

"There are no 'buts'! Hiruko will understand us!" Koharu Utatane said earnestly.

In the ensuing silence, Danzo suddenly spoke up: "If the Uchiha clan has any grievances, let them come to me."

Hiruzen Sarutobi silently replied, "It's not good if it's from one village!"

It means you should go and talk to Orochimaru and Hiruko yourself.

Danzo, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu exchanged glances, then stopped bothering Hiruzen Sarutobi and left together without saying a word.

They didn't come expecting a definite answer from Hiruzen Sarutobi.

As long as Hiruzen Sarutobi doesn't refuse too much or his attitude remains ambiguous, that's enough for them.

These three people knew the third generation's personality all too well; he was no longer the decisive and efficient person he once was.

As long as there is no explicit prohibition, Danzo dares to act under the banner of the Hokage.

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Hiruko followed Orochimaru through the cold underground passage, finally arriving at the chilly underground storage room where the coffins were kept.

Looking at the frozen coffins, Hiruko subconsciously glanced up at Orochimaru.

"This is?"

“These are, of course, corpses,” Orochimaru replied softly, his eyes narrowed.

Hiruko frowned, looked around at the dark surroundings, sighed, and said, "I say, Orochimaru, shouldn't you find a more spacious and better place to research technology now?"

"I'm not saying this to be mean, but if you stay in this place for too long, you'll become a gloomy person."

"hehe."

Orochimaru chuckled softly and said to Hiruko with a smile, "You dare to call me gloomy? Aunt Mito will be heartbroken."

Hiruko glanced at him but said nothing more.

Although Hiruko usually appears upright and gentle, and even his laboratory is kept spotless and exceptionally bright.

However, Orochimaru eventually noticed the darkness in his heart.

Orochimaru didn't dwell on the issue, and then chuckled and said, "These are all ninjas who possess a special skill or some kind of bloodline limit."

Besides being known as the kindergarten principal, Orochimaru also has the nickname of the gravedigger.

Of course, the latter reputation came from his habit of digging up people's ancestral graves.

"Didn't you want to research bloodline limits? There are plenty of materials here, although most of them are dead."

Orochimaru led Hiruko among the ice coffins, introducing them to each other: "Ice Release Bloodline Limit, Steel Release Bloodline Limit, Uzumaki Clan, Uchiha Clan, Hyuga Clan."

Of course, the eye sockets of the corpses of the Uchiha and Hyuga clans are always empty.

Those members of the Hyuga branch family, whose eyes have been destroyed by sealing techniques, but whose physical abilities were very strong in life, and whose bodies have certain research value.

Seeing that Hiruko was interested in the corpses of the Hyuga clan, Orochimaru gave a few more words of explanation.

For Orochimaru, living human subjects are extremely scarce.

As for materials that have become corpses, only Hashirama cells or other powerful bloodline limits can arouse his desire to study them.

"You can take whatever you want from these corpses. You should know that even ninja corpses contain a lot of useful information."

Orochimaru smiled at Hiruko and said that he had been very satisfied with Hiruko during this period.

He didn't care at all about giving away his treasured possessions to Birukhu.

After all, Hiruko had made a lot of new technology data public to him.

Hiruko nodded in satisfaction at the resources provided by Orochimaru.

The resources here are still very necessary for his research on bloodline limits.

It's quite troublesome to go out and collect it alone.

Orochimaru then casually said, "Also, you should be careful. Although the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique allows a person to multitask and do multiple things at the same time, long-term use of this method puts a great strain on a person's mind and body."

"Especially since your dark side is so powerful, it puts a heavy burden on your mind, and in severe cases it can even destroy your will."

"Don't push yourself to your limits. You have a long time to grow," Orochimaru reminded Hiruko one last time.

Although he knew that Hiruko had already reached her limit and might never be able to reach the threshold of a Kage-level powerhouse, Orochimaru still felt it necessary to give her a reminder.

He certainly didn't want his good friend to die so young.

It had long been a routine for Hiruko's three shadow clones to handle multiple tasks and study simultaneously.

Seeing that Hiruko's complexion had been getting worse lately, Orochimaru was worried, fearing that Hiruko's mental state would be overwhelmed by the strain of ninjutsu.

It's such a pity that someone who shares your ideals has died.

Hiruko nodded and said, "I will adjust my body."

Then Hiruko took the two ice coffins she had her eye on and had a robot pull them out.

Orochimaru didn't say much.

As a researcher, Hiruko is quite thorough in his research, and there is absolutely no chance of any major problems arising.

Although the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique is extremely taxing, I believe that with Hiruko's skills, she can still recover.

Orochimaru said as they walked, "You can visit Minato in a while. If you want to systematically learn advanced sealing techniques, there are only a few people in the village who can teach you."

“The old man, Jiraiya’s disciple Minato Namikaze, and the Uzumaki clan.”

"I've already spoken to Jiraiya about Kushina Uzumaki. After he communicated with Minato, Minato is willing to teach you advanced sealing techniques."

Orochimaru also possesses sealing techniques, and his skill in these techniques is quite high; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to develop the Impure World Reincarnation.

However, everyone has their own expertise, and when it comes to profound sealing techniques, the Uzumaki clan, who rely on their bloodline limit for sealing techniques, is absolutely indispensable.

"Knock knock knock," three crisp knocks rang out on the door.

As the sun rose high in the sky, Hiruko gently knocked on the door of the Fourth Hokage's residence.

The door creaked open, and Kushina Uzumaki opened it. When she saw that it was Hiruko, she immediately smiled with delight.

It seems the Third Hokage has already spoken to her, and Orochimaru has also contacted her. Hiruko wants to come and learn advanced sealing techniques.

"Hiruko-senpai, please come in." Kushina Uzumaki politely welcomed Hiruko into her home.

Hiru glanced at the Anbu lying on the roof and sensed a chilling chakra and the familiar aura of Wood Release chakra.

"Kakashi used the Wood Release: Life Potion No. 3? It seems he won't have kidney deficiency anymore."

Presumably, Kakashi will...

Chapter 52 Mrs. Mikoto's Belly

He is definitely not a man with kidney deficiency.

Life No. 3 Wood Release Elixir not only directly awakens Wood Release, but the sparse Hashirama cells inside are also remarkably effective in restoring physical strength.

Without giving it much thought, Hiruko followed Minato Namikaze into the house.

Upon closer inspection, several familiar figures came into view: Uchiha Mikoto and Uzumaki Kushina, who were surrounding Uchiha Itachi.

Several adults were teasing the little child.

After all, little weasels are still quite cute.

“Kawaii,” Kushina said softly.

"I really hope Naruto can be born soon too." Kushina then covered her prominent belly.

Compared to the last time they met, Mrs. Mikoto's belly was even bigger.

Kushina Uzumaki's belly was just starting to show, but it was still smaller than Mikoto's.

Two pregnant women sat to the side, playing with the baby, creating a particularly heartwarming scene.

Hiruko understood what was happening as he looked at the scene before him.

Given the relationship between the Minato family and the Uchiha clan, as long as Minato Namikaze is still alive, the Uchiha clan is unlikely to face extinction.

"Welcome, senior, Hiruko!"

The moment Hiruko appeared, he immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the room.

Everyone greeted this rising star of Konoha.

Hiruko habitually ruffled Itachi's hair as he ran to his side, then took out a ring from his pocket and handed it to Kushina.

"Wearing it, this ring can monitor your physical condition at any time, and it also has a location tracking function."

It contains an energy storage array that I have created, which can be used to form an energy barrier at critical moments.

That's enough to protect your safety.

Upon hearing this, Minato Namikaze's eyes lit up and he smiled, saying, "Thank you, Lord Hiruko."

Hiruko nodded and said, "If you have time, Minato can take you to my laboratory for a comprehensive medical check-up."

Minato accepted the ring with a broad smile.

In the vast Death Forest south of Konoha Village, a man wearing a black hood and a spiral mask, with only one eye visible, suddenly appeared on a thick tree.

He stared blankly at Konoha Village in the distance.

At the same time, an ugly black and white head emerged from the ground; it was Obito.

Black Zetsu said indifferently, "Why come to Konoha now?"

"Now is not a good time to invade Konoha."