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Chapter 91: The Ninja World Begins to Change
The research room was brightly lit.
Orochimaru stood in front of a huge transparent panel, on which charts were displayed.

Tobirama Senju stood to one side with his hands behind his back, his brows slightly furrowed.

"The Nine-Tails' chakra is indeed very special."

"It is not simply a collection of energy. More accurately, it is a highly condensed chakra life form."

Its emotions, whether joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness, are directly reflected in the nature and output of its chakra.

Orochimaru pointed to a wildly fluctuating curve on the panel, his voice tinged with excitement.

"Hmm~ It's amazing you noticed that..."

Tobirama Senju was somewhat moved, and couldn't help but admire the young man's keen insight.

The chakra of ordinary ninjas, unless it is used through techniques such as Edo Tensei or Shadow Clone Jutsu that can carry some spiritual information, contains inert biological information that will not be actively activated.

Once separated, its chakra is essentially not much different from that of other people...

But Nine-Tails is different, bearing a distinct personal mark.

The waveform of a happy person is significantly different from that of an angry person; simply put, their mood is reflected in their chakra.

Simply put, it means that if you inject the chakra of two different people into the same chakra capacitor, they can live in peace.

However, if you combine the Nine-Tails' chakra with another person's chakra, it will explode.

This might be because the Nine-Tails itself is a creature made of chakra...

"Ha~"

Orochimaru smiled upon hearing this; the inspiration naturally came from the manga.

For example, when Naruto first started out, the mere leakage of his chakra formed four tails, which would burn him.

But after he stole half of the chakra from the Nine-Tails, he no longer had this problem.

Even after he reconciled with Kurama and became friends, he could control Kurama Chakra Mode with ease, and its power was completely different.

Of these three scenarios, the only variable is Kurama's own subjective will...

This might be why Kurama is considered a combination of negative wills, because it naturally wouldn't be friendly to humans who want to exploit it.

This is also why he initially tried to build a good relationship with Kurama...

"However, compared to human chakra, tailed beast chakra has a natural advantage in energy density."

However, correspondingly, the difficulty increases considerably when performing subtle changes in properties and forms…

Tobirama Senju stroked his chin and said thoughtfully.

"But it's not impossible... isn't it?"

Orochimaru smiled and asked in return.

"That's true..."

Tobirama Senju chuckled, a hint of eagerness in his eyes.

After that comes the enjoyable grind. The good news is that the second generation is an Edo Tensei, so it's not afraid of grinding.

With the energy supply issue showing signs of being resolved, the next step is to design the first batch of products.

As the old saying goes, to get rich, build roads first. Naturally, the first thing needed is infrastructure construction and transportation.

The application of ninjutsu can generally be categorized into two modes.

The first type is 'creating things out of thin air'.

The user consumes their own chakra to directly create flames, lightning, water, earth, rocks, or even more complex substances, such as gunpowder.

Just like how the second generation was able to forcefully launch a large-scale water escape in places without water.

The advantages of this mode are obvious: it allows the use of any type of ninjutsu in any environment, with the power entirely dependent on the user's chakra reserves and control over chakra nature transformation.

However, its drawbacks are equally fatal. Once the chakra is exhausted, most of these conjured substances will dissipate and cannot last. They are clearly unsuitable for large-scale, permanent infrastructure projects.

Therefore, what we need is the second model—precise and efficient control and modification of substances that already exist in nature.

……

Several months later, at an open testing ground outside Konoha Village.

A high-level inspection team dispatched by the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, accompanied by Hiruzen Sarutobi, arrived at this place with solemn expressions.

These pampered VIPs all wore expressions of curiosity and scrutiny.

Orochimaru stood in the center of the field, dressed in a white research robe, looking completely at ease.

"My lords, I have invited you all here today to demonstrate some new applications based on chakra technology."

He didn't exchange many pleasantries, but simply raised one hand, palm facing upwards.

An assistant handed over a strangely shaped metal arm armor, which was an improved version of the "ninjutsu launcher" that had been shown to the daimyo before, but it was much larger and had several "chakra capacitors" that were flashing red light connected to the back.

"This is our latest 'terrain modification device'."

Orochimaru gestured to his assistant to point the arm armor at a rough, open area in front of them.

"It can sense the user's thoughts and consume the energy in the 'chakra capacitor' to quickly shape the terrain of a designated area."

As soon as he finished speaking, the assistant's expression became focused, and a low humming sound came from the front of the arm armor.

The ground within a radius of tens of meters ahead began to visibly wriggle, rise, and sink!
The earth and rocks tumbled and rolled, yet in an orderly fashion.

In just a few minutes, the originally bumpy and rocky ground was transformed into the outline of a wide and flat dirt road!

"Hiss—" A collective gasp rippled through the inspection team.

"This...this is simply divine skill!"

An official dressed in fine clothes, who looked quite important, couldn't help but step onto the ground, then hopped around a couple of times and exclaimed.

"This is just a preliminary application."

Orochimaru smiled slightly and gestured for his assistant to show the next item.

Not far away, several researchers unveiled a uniquely shaped wooden flying machine.

As wind-style chakra was ejected from the nozzles below, the aircraft took off vertically. By adjusting the wind speed and direction using the control stick, the aircraft continued to fly.

Next came the piston engine, driven by the principle of fire-based energy transfer, which rumbled along with the simple mechanical device.

The important figures in the inspection team were all dumbfounded, and their breathing became slightly rapid.

transportation!
They knew better than anyone what those two words meant!
The Land of Fire has a vast territory, but connections between different regions are greatly limited due to the complex terrain and poor roads.

Not to mention the constant warfare and rampant banditry, which made large-scale road construction and maintenance almost an impossible task.

These inventions, however, showed them another possibility!
A possibility that could build a transportation network connecting the entire Land of Fire in a short period of time!

This is not just about convenience, but also a huge boost to national control, economic development, and military deployment!

More importantly, they glimpsed from these incredible "toys" a broader and more astonishing prospect of the mysterious power of chakra, beyond war!

The atmosphere in the meeting room after the demonstration was both enthusiastic and solemn.

"Lord Orochimaru, your inventions are enough to change the future of the Land of Fire!"

The official who had been so astonished earlier now spoke with excitement and admiration.

"We unanimously agree that the Land of Fire will fully support this project!"

With funding, supplies, and policy approvals granted, the top officials made the decision almost without hesitation.

However, when Orochimaru proposed his next plan—to select children with ninja potential nationwide for systematic training to meet the future demand for research and medical ninjas—the atmosphere in the meeting room suddenly became tense.

"Screening ninja qualifications?"

An experienced, middle-aged official with a goatee frowned.
"Lord Orochimaru, if I may be so bold, the sheer number of ninjas, especially their concentrated training, might... shake the foundations of the nation."

Upon hearing this, many officials nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with deep apprehension.

Ninjas possess extraordinary martial prowess, and in their eyes, they are always a sword hanging over their heads.

"My lords, you are overthinking it. The composition of the ninja world is as follows."

More than 80% of the people are genin or chunin, and only a few elites can become jonin.

And those strong enough to fight against ten thousand men single-handedly, like the First Hokage, are one in ten thousand...

However, the skill level of genin and chunin might not be enough to defeat an ordinary army using ninjutsu launchers.

Orochimaru pointed to the pyramid on the drawing board and said.

Upon hearing this, the high-ranking officials of the Land of Fire began to discuss the matter.

"Moreover, what we need are not traditional ninjas who are good at fighting, but professionals with chakra manipulation talents who can conduct research and medical ninjutsu."

Seeing this, Orochimaru continued.

"Their training will be strictly limited to the fields of scientific research and medicine, and will never involve the training of highly lethal ninjutsu."

"Konoha can guarantee this. Furthermore, the training location for these special talents does not have to be located within Konoha Village. The curriculum and teaching management will be jointly discussed and decided by the Land of Fire and Konoha."

Konoha is only responsible for dispatching necessary teaching staff and security personnel.

Hiruzen Sarutobi also spoke up at the opportune moment, making a promise.

After a heated exchange, both sides continued to test each other's limits.

Ultimately, driven by the prospect of substantial profits, both parties reached a consensus.

The Land of Fire agreed to secretly select children with ninja potential nationwide under the official name, but the direction of training would be strictly limited, and the training base would be set up near the capital of the Land of Fire and jointly managed by both sides.

At the same time, an even more important resolution was also made—to establish a special "Chakra Technology Development Bureau" within Konoha Village to coordinate all research work related to chakra applications.

And unsurprisingly, Orochimaru became the first director of this new agency...

……

A few days later, in the Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the purchase order for the first batch of "chakra capacitors" and supporting application equipment, personally signed by the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, on the table, and the huge amount of start-up funds allocated to the "Chakra Technology Development Bureau," with a rather complicated expression.

The number on the order was an astronomical figure that he had never dared to imagine before.

What stirred his emotions even more was that this huge sum of money was not obtained through war, assassination, or completing those blood-stained missions.

Instead, it's through technology, through creation, through a completely new approach.

Ninjas, a group originally known primarily for fighting and destruction, have for the first time created such immense value for the nation as builders and producers.

what does this mean?
Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his teacup, his hand trembling slightly, his eyes filled with a mixture of confusion and anticipation for the unknown path ahead.

this world……

Things are really going to change...

(End of this chapter)