Ninja World: I'm really a support-type ninja

With just a crystal ball, Hiruzen Sarutobi could observe every part of Konoha at will, like an "old witch."

The telescope is a powerful tool for spying and gathering intelligence, and Akira Hatake had to be wary of it after having a premonition.

"A very noble ideal. I hope you will keep your word." Minato Namikaze smiled and nodded.

"And what about you, teacher? What is your dream?" Akira Hatake asked.

"My dream is simple: to protect." Minato Namikaze looked up at the sky. "To protect those who need to be protected, and to protect the places that need to be protected by me."

"It's difficult," Akira Hatake nodded and commented.

"If it weren't difficult, how could it be called a dream? Once you have a goal, just keep moving forward without hesitation." Minato Namikaze smiled, then looked at Kakashi, "Kakashi, what is your dream?"

"Me?" Kakashi Hatake put down the grilled meat in his hand and sat up straight. "My dream is not much different from Minato-sensei's. In addition to protecting, I also want to make changes."

"Change? Change what?" Minato Namikaze became interested.

“Change…” Kakashi Hatake paused, realizing the hint Akira Hatake had given him, “Change the entire ninja world, so that there is no more war in the ninja world, so that everyone can live, grow old, get sick and die in peace.”

“It’s a great ideal, but it will be much harder to achieve.” Minato Namikaze ruffled Kakashi’s hair. “Then you’ll have to work hard. The obstacles you’ll encounter in the future are unimaginable.”

“I will, Minato-sensei!” Kakashi nodded, then added in his mind, “If changing the entire ninja world is too difficult, let’s start with Konoha…”

"And what about you, Kai?"

"Huh? Me?" Might Guy, who was wolfing down his food, came back to his senses, scratched his head and chuckled, "Haha, my wish is very simple, may my youth be forever passionate and never fade!"

"As expected of Might Guy, I hope you'll always remember what I said today." Minato Namikaze looked at Might Guy meaningfully. "Your dream is the hardest in the world. Constantly surpassing yourself is truly the hardest thing."

“As long as I work hard enough and don’t let my youth go to waste, it doesn’t matter how difficult it is.” Matt Kai shook his head. “As long as I work harder today than I did yesterday, even the greatest difficulties will eventually pass.”

“Kai, you remind me of a character from the book ‘The Tale of the Resolute Ninja’.” Minato Namikaze said with deep emotion, “I hope you can maintain this spirit, then I won’t have to worry about your future at all.”

……

Hokage Building, Hokage Office.

The room was filled with smoke and bright lights. Hiruzen Sarutobi, hidden in the smoke, leaned back in the Hokage chair, his eyes fixed on the crystal ball placed on the desk.

The figures reflected inside were all the members of Team 8 having a meal together, plus Kushina Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

"Having three disciples with such bright futures, I hope you won't be blinded and do something that will disappoint them..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi puffed on his pipe, looked at Minato Namikaze in the crystal ball, and slowly uttered a sentence.

Minato Namikaze is the most valued leader of the new generation by Hiruzen Sarutobi, so naturally, there is a lot of attention paid to him.

Now, Minato Namikaze's three disciples have all demonstrated their strength and potential, which makes Hiruzen Sarutobi somewhat worried.

The power behind Minato Namikaze has unknowingly expanded to a certain extent.

Although it will take a long time to fully reveal the power behind him, Minato Namikaze has already shown the potential to become a player.

"Sakumo, Minato...you two have really given me a tough challenge!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his forehead in frustration, then pulled out the Team 8 evaluation report submitted by Minato Namikaze.

"I only now have a general idea of ​​Akira Hatake's abilities, but no matter how you look at it, it is an extremely powerful bloodline limit, even comparable to that of the Uchiha clan."

"It can enhance support, weaken enemies, and heal non-fatal injuries... With such comprehensive abilities, if properly developed, its future potential will definitely reach Kage level."

"And Kakashi Hatake's talent is no less than Akira Hatake's. Even if he is not as good as Akira Hatake in the future, he should not be too far behind."

"As for Might Guy, although he specializes in taijutsu, with Minato's abilities, training him into an elite ninja wouldn't be a big problem."

"If we calculate it this way, Team 8 will officially have three Kage-level ninjas and one elite Jonin in the future. If we add Sakumo, that will be four Kage-level ninjas... Such a powerful force makes me a little uneasy!"

Amidst swirling smoke, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes flickered with uncertain emotions before a heavy sigh followed.

"Alright, Team 8 and Sakumo's loyalty to Konoha is beyond question. I should have a serious talk with Danzo... Hopefully, he'll back down."

With a gentle swipe of his hand across the crystal ball, the image inside disappeared. Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up, put on his Hokage hat, and left the office.

Chapter 41 Orochimaru is sinking.

A secret underground laboratory at the base of the leaf.

Red, blue, purple—various colored reagents were meticulously displayed on the shelves, with large culture tanks on either side, bubbling and containing some strange and unusual embryo samples.

"Orochimaru, how's the research going?"

Danzo Shimura stepped forward with a gloomy expression, his single eye flashing with a chilling light that pierced the soul. He was gradually losing patience with Orochimaru.

"same as usual."

Orochimaru did not stop what he was doing, and when he answered Shimura Danzo, he remained calm and showed him no kindness whatsoever.

"You..." Shimura Danzo wanted to rebuke, but in the end he suppressed it. "Orochimaru, we don't have much time left."

“I know, but research on interstitial cells is not something that can be accomplished overnight.”

Orochimaru remained calm. "Isn't that test subject named Yamato serving you? I think his blood should be enough to suppress the negative effects of your Sharingan."

"But that's far from enough!"

Danzo Shimura stepped forward. "Minato Namikaze has now become the team leader, and his two disciples are the Hatake brothers! My situation is very bad."

"So what?" Orochimaru didn't care at all. "Minato Namikaze is not qualified to be the next Hokage, whether in terms of seniority or strength. We should worry about Sakumo instead of him."

"Do you think I don't want to?!" Shimura Danzo said with displeasure. "Hatake Sakumo is meticulous in his work. Apart from assassinating him, I can't find any other way to bring him down!"

“Then let’s wait.” Orochimaru finally put down what he was doing. “Sakumo is a pure ninja. He’s not like you or my teacher, who are politicians who are dark to the core.”

"Ha, but that's no excuse for using my resources without working for me!" Shimura Danzo said angrily. "Aside from the success of the Yamato test subject, you've made virtually no progress in the research on Hashirama cells these past few years!"

Danzo Shimura pointed to the biological specimens in the culture tank, "And don't think I don't know what you're doing with the power and resources I've given you. The technique you're researching is very dangerous!"

"This is none of Lord Danzo's business, and..." Orochimaru tossed a test tube to Shimura Danzo, "I have made new progress in my research on Hashirama cells."

"This is……"

Danzo Shimura examined the test tube in his hand, his face showing a mixture of delight and curiosity.

"As you wish, this is a diluted version of the stalk cells, which can enhance your physical condition in all aspects and is relatively safe to a certain extent."

"What do you mean by 'to a certain extent' and 'relatively safe'?!" Shimura Danzo was somewhat displeased and not satisfied with Orochimaru's research findings.

"When used in conjunction with the three-tomoe Sharingan in your eyes, this version of Hashirama cells is very safe. However, due to the limitations of the three-tomoe Sharingan, there is an upper limit to the improvement of your physique and vitality. Once you exceed the upper limit threshold, there will be a danger of your body becoming woody."

Orochimaru offered a brief explanation, his face full of amusement.

"Lord Danzo, I am very grateful for providing me with the materials I need for my research, but this is the limit of what I can do right now. If you want to go further, please consider the Uchiha clan."

"What do you mean?"

"Change to a Mangekyou Sharingan." Orochimaru said calmly.

"Are you kidding me!" Shimura Danzo's words were fierce, but his shifting eyes betrayed his true thoughts. "You think... this is even possible?"

"Why not?" Orochimaru licked his lips, his long tongue lolling out. "In the realm of scientific research, I am the authority, and you... Lord Danzo, are also excellent research material!"

"Hahaha!" Looking at Shimura Danzo's gloomy face, Orochimaru laughed heartily with his snake eyes wide open. "I'm becoming more and more interested in the relationship between the Sharingan, and even the Mangekyou Sharingan, and Hashirama's cells, which are mutually restraining yet interdependent!"

"But rest assured, I am confident that as long as Lord Danzo can obtain the Mangekyou Sharingan, I can guarantee that your strength will reach a new level, and it is not impossible for you to become Hokage in the future based on your own strength."

"Hmph!" Shimura Danzo flicked his sleeve, then turned and left. "I'll figure out what to do about the Mangekyou Sharingan, but you'd better hurry, Orochimaru..."

Danzo Shimura's voice gradually faded away, and soon only Orochimaru and his bottles and jars remained in the underground laboratory.

The slightly manic smile on his face disappeared, and Orochimaru glanced with some worry in the direction of the Hokage Building.

“Teacher, Danzo’s ambition is unstoppable. Although I am also using his ambition to provide me with convenience, if this continues... Konoha will be completely corrupt.”

Even though Orochimaru's actions were gradually getting out of control and deviating more and more from moral principles, his feelings for his mentor Hiruzen Sarutobi and Konoha, where he was born and raised, remained profound.

"But what you've done... is truly disappointing!" Orochimaru shook his head. "Teacher, you will regret this one day..."

Having said that, Orochimaru stopped caring about these things and focused his gaze on the bottles and jars. His eyes shone with a strong sense of inquiry, and he reached out and gently stroked them, as if he were looking at his wife.

"Whether it is a force or an individual, their life is always fragile. After a hundred or a thousand years, they will eventually turn into dust and leave no trace in the world."

"But knowledge is different. It will be passed down forever along with our will. Someday after we disappear, there will still be successors who will remember our names and carry on our will."

"For example, the many forbidden techniques developed by the second generation, every time I study them, I can see his genius and wisdom, which is so impressive."

"But in the end, I realized that there was just too much knowledge I wanted to learn and too much research I wanted to do, so much that I could never master even a fraction of it in my entire life. I was not willing to accept that!"

Orochimaru muttered to himself for a while, then clenched his fists, his expression becoming slightly ferocious.

"Therefore, I must live forever, and I must have enough power to protect my survival!" Orochimaru glanced one last time in the direction of the Hokage Building. "I'm sorry, teacher, I may have to disappoint you..."

"But before I disappoint you, I should be able to do something for you, such as helping you to make a firm decision to deal with Shimura Danzo!"

Orochimaru, he was never a good person.

He can only be described as a maverick "mad scientist" who was out of step with the world and intolerable to society, and a complete egoist.

But precisely because of this, many of Orochimaru's research findings are enough to amaze the world.

Before he completely succumbed to depravity, Orochimaru still had some conscience. He decided to repay Hiruzen Sarutobi and Konoha, the village that gave him life and nurtured him, in his own way.

creak...

With a sickening slam of a door, Orochimaru emerged from the underground laboratory, straightened his clothes, and headed toward the Hatake residence.

Chapter 42: The Tyrant and the Hypocrite.

Leaves, roots.

"Danzo, how long has it been since we had a proper talk?"

The reason why Shimura Danzo left Orochimaru's secret testing base in such a hurry was naturally because of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Why would this guy suddenly visit the roots so late?

Doesn't Hiruzen Sarutobi fear that I might assassinate him within Root and then take the position of Hokage?

But despite his complaints, even if Danzo Shimura had a hundred times the courage, he wouldn't have dared to assassinate Hiruzen Sarutobi within Root.

"Hmph, I don't know!" Danzo Shimura turned his head, but then a look of reminiscence appeared in his eyes. "It was probably when we disagreed after winning the First Shinobi World War that we stopped having a serious conversation..."

“Yes, you have your ideals, and I have my principles.” Hiruzen Sarutobi found a place to sit down. “But disagreements are not a reason for Konoha to engage in internal strife!”

"Ha, I knew it. You came here today with no intention of having a proper talk with me!"