They traveled through time at the same time, but the villainous scientist

Chapter 20 Tobirama Senju's Research Records

Konoha Village, Senju Clan Residence

In the underground library, Orochimaru was engrossed in his work. Before him lay a thick scroll containing the secret techniques and research notes passed down through generations of the Senju clan.

Because the Senju clan inherited the bloodline of immortals, their physique is quite special, and they have left behind a lot of things over the centuries.

For example, some secret techniques, and research on one's own physical constitution...

"As expected of the bloodline passed down from the Sage of Six Paths... this foundation is indeed astonishingly profound."

Orochimaru murmured softly, his fingertips lightly gliding over the detailed diagrams of chakra meridians and acupoints on the scroll.

This information is far more in-depth than the information from Konoha Hospital...

Just as he had guessed, Tsunade's ability to master medical ninjutsu at such a young age was due to external factors in addition to her own talent.

Of course, the most valuable item is the notebook left by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju. In some yellowed pages, he also saw some theoretical conjectures about life, cells, and regeneration left by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

Those bold and forward-thinking ideas were incredibly awe-inspiring, even from the perspective of a time traveler.

"Creation Rebirth... So the prototype of Tsunade's technique was actually here..."

His eyes gleamed with a look of inquiry; the forbidden technique that could instantly heal physical damage was originally conceived by the Second Hokage.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. According to the original work, Tsunade's "Creation Rebirth" was an imitation of the First Hokage's physique.

Given Tsunade's personality, she would never use her own grandfather as research material.

But the second generation should be capable of doing something like that...

However, the more he researched, the deeper his doubts became.

He searched carefully, turning over all the scrolls and notes that might be related to the Second Hokage's research, but he couldn't find any relevant experimental records.

Whether it's "Creation Rebirth" or "Impure World Reincarnation," even if it's just a semi-finished product, it inevitably involves a lot of experiments, but the experimental data for these experiments are not here.

"There are only the application methods and conclusions of the techniques, but no detailed records of the development process... How is that possible?"

If it's not even in the Senju clan's library... then where else could it be?

Orochimaru frowned. The Second Hokage died rather hastily; it was unlikely that he destroyed it himself.

"In this case……"

Orochimaru sighed softly, somewhat disappointed, but also as expected.

Such a dangerous and important study might be stored in a more secretive place by the Second Hokage...

Just as he was deep in thought, the library door was suddenly flung open with a bang.

A golden figure brimming with vitality rushed in.

"Orochimaru! You're hanging around here again! It's almost noon, aren't you going to eat?!"

Tsunade stood at the doorway, hands on her hips, fuming, watching Orochimaru buried in a pile of scrolls.

She's come to see him several times in the past few days. It's like he's been living in the library; he's practically inseparable from her except when he goes to the toilet.

"No need, Tsunade. I still have some things to read, so just grab something to eat."

Orochimaru didn't even look up, still holding a soldier's ration pill in his hand, about to put it in his mouth.

"Just something to eat?!"

"It's that thing again! Do you think you're a ninja dog?!"

Tsunade's eyes widened, and she quickly walked to his side, snatching the soldier's ration pill from his hand.

She looked at Orochimaru, who appeared slightly tired but still had a fanatical look in his eyes, and felt a mix of emotions.

She had previously thought Orochimaru was a highly talented genius, but she never expected him to be so hardworking.

These past few days, he has managed to keep going through the mountains of books, relying on military rations and short breaks.

"You've been working really hard these past few days, haven't you been sleeping at all?"

Tsunade's tone softened, carrying a hint of helplessness and concern.

"Research data is much more interesting than sleeping."

Orochimaru shrugged, unconcerned, and pulled out another soldier's ration pill from his pouch.

"What's so interesting about that!"

"Come on! Let's go eat! Grandma always said that eating is the most important thing!"

Tsunade got excited again, grabbed Orochimaru's arm, and used her superhuman strength to drag him away. Orochimaru was stunned and almost got dragged away by her.

He struggled helplessly for a moment, only to find that Tsunade's strength had increased considerably.

"Wait, Tsunade! I can walk by myself!"

"Cut the nonsense!"

Tsunade gave him no chance to resist, forcibly dragging him out of the pile of books, and then pushing and shoving him out of the library.

Orochimaru couldn't persuade her otherwise, so he could only let her drag it out.

He knew Tsunade cared about him, even if her methods were a bit rough, he could feel her concern.

After being "forced" to finish lunch by Tsunade, Orochimaru wanted to go straight back to the library to continue his research, but Tsunade wouldn't allow it.

"No way! Research needs a balance of work and rest! Look how pale you are! Come on, let's go out for some fresh air, and while we're at it... um, help me with some references!"

Tsunade, seeing his stubbornness, was both annoyed and amused. She simply grabbed him and, without a word, pulled Orochimaru outside.

"Just consider it as accompanying me shopping!"

"..."

Orochimaru was speechless; what could he say?

He could only be dragged onto the street by Tsunade...

The streets of Konoha Village are bustling with people, full of life.

Tsunade seemed to enjoy shopping, dragging Orochimaru around to look at things, and occasionally stopping at roadside stalls to buy some snacks.

Orochimaru followed behind her, feeling rather helpless, his thoughts still wandering in the Senju family's library.

Just then, a familiar figure appeared on the street corner.

"Hey! Isn't that Tsunade and... Orochimaru?"

The newcomer had white hair and a signature smile on his face; it was none other than Jiraiya.

When Jiraiya saw the two of them shopping together, especially when he saw Orochimaru looking exhausted and being pulled along by Tsunade, some erotic images immediately popped into his mind.

"Oh my, are you two... on a date? Orochimaru, you're something else! You usually seem so cold, but you've already won Tsunade over so quickly?"

He chuckled, leaned closer, and winked at me.

The word "take down" in his mouth was clearly not used in a serious sense.

Upon hearing this, Tsunade's face instantly turned bright red, then turned into a look of anger.

"Jiraiya! What are you talking about, you idiot?!"

Veins bulged on her forehead, and she swung her fist, as big as a casserole dish, directly at Jiraiya.

However, Jiraiya, having undergone training at Mount Myōboku, is now a completely different person and easily dodged Tsunade's punch.

"Wow! Just kidding! Don't take it seriously!"

Seeing that things were not going well, Jiraiya let out a strange cry and turned to run away.

"Who's joking with you! You stop right there!"

Tsunade roared, unleashing her monstrous strength, cracking the ground beneath her feet as she chased after Jiraiya.

Two figures jumped onto the roof one after the other and quickly disappeared at the end of the street.

Orochimaru was left standing there alone, bewildered in the wind.

He looked in the direction the two had gone and shook his head helplessly.

When will these two finally shut up?

However, watching them playfully bicker like that is... quite interesting.

He withdrew his gaze, preparing to turn back to the Senju family to continue his research.

"Orochimaru-kun."

Just then, a deep voice came from the shadows of the alley next door.

Orochimaru paused, turning his head to the side.

A middle-aged man leaning on a cane slowly walked out.
"I am Danzo Shimura, the Hokage's assistant."

Huh? Danzo?!
(End of this chapter)