Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

Hiruzen Sarutobi listened intently to Hiruko's report.

The "cell fusion" he mentioned refers to injecting foreign cells into the human body to stimulate the body to generate foreign chakra, thereby awakening abilities that were not originally present.

This is similar to Konoha's previous idea of ​​injecting Hashirama's cells to awaken Wood Release.

However, Hiruko's current thinking is conservative.

He started with cells with lower virulence and shared many successful fusion cases and methods.

Although these examples do not include cases related to bloodline limits due to a lack of materials, they have drawn many conclusions regarding cell compatibility.

Keywords such as "compatibility" and "harmony" undoubtedly caught Hiruzen Sarutobi's attention.

Tobirama Senju's notebook contained a point that puzzled him greatly.

Even he, who was always meticulous, was surprised and wondered if this was a cruel twist of fate—why did his cells and Uchiha Izuna's cells show such amazing compatibility?

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately realized it.

Hiruko's technology might be applicable to the experimental subject in the secret chamber.

The body based on Uchiha Izuna was completely fused with the cells of Senju Tobirama, achieving a state of perfect unity.

As Hiruko spoke, she secretly observed the Hokage's expression.

He was secretly alarmed.

The third generation was listening way too seriously! It was as if they were carrying out a war deployment...

But the more this was the case, the more comfortable Beiruk felt.

As researchers, the results of our research are like the crystallization of our hard work, and we never want them to be looked down upon by others, not even Naruto…

Conversely, the sense of satisfaction one feels when valued is indescribable.

"Even if the Third Generation Lord doesn't understand, this attitude is still worthy of my respect!" Hiruko thought to himself, and without holding back, he blurted out his thoughts.

"That's roughly it, Hokage-sama..." Hiruko said it all out. In the past, the only person he could communicate with was Orochimaru.

Now I can speak freely in front of the Hokage for so long...

Putting everything else aside, the respect three generations have shown for his skills alone is a significant emotional contribution.

"Hmm..." Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly picked up his teacup, pondering what Hiruko had just said.

"You drink too, let me think for a moment..."

Hiruko smiled knowingly and savored the hot tea that the Hokage had poured for him.

A cup of tea, really, it's nothing...

But ironically, he really enjoys the feeling of being noticed and recognized.

"Your idea is very good."

"I also considered the external environmental stimuli you mentioned during the integration process in my early years."

"Speaking of cloning alone, the maternal environment during pregnancy and the interaction between the soul and the body all affect gene expression."

"If we roughly consider fusion as a stage of cell differentiation, perhaps we can draw some inspiration from cloning..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled inwardly and began to explain the ideas from Tobirama Senju's research notes:

"Chakra is both an important mechanism of action and a potential disruptor... This research is significant, but it also requires considerable human and material resources for repeated exploration."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was speaking on a grand scale.

As a leader, how can you appear professional and experienced in front of your subordinates?

That means discussing systems, frameworks, and standards, without getting into overly specific details, and using data and compliance as leverage, which is both rigorous and strategic.

Moreover, even in terms of the details, Tobirama Senju was there to back him up.

The legacy of the Second Hokage allowed Hiruzen Sarutobi, his excellent disciple, to understand it better and better.

These words were spoken.

Hiruko, who was savoring his tea, unconsciously put down his teacup and widened his eyes slightly.

No?

You really know a lot, sir?

This grasp of the overall direction, the detailed explanation, and the subtle, insightful observation...

Hiruko almost thought that Orochimaru was sitting opposite him!

"Lord Sandai, you...you also have some involvement in scientific research?"

"I was very interested when I was young, but after becoming Hokage, I realized that I was just an ordinary person and didn't have the energy to balance village affairs and research..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head with a sigh: "Scientific research requires imagination, focus, and time. In this regard, we ultimately have to rely on young people like you."

Hiruko felt a bit of toothache.

Is this considered average appearance?

But it also gave Hiruko a strange sense of relief.

It's not that he's not a gem, but rather that the village's higher-ups might really be full of hidden talents, and one has to wait in line.

"Your idea is excellent. Do you have any thoughts on joint development with the village?" Hiruzen Sarutobi placed his empty teacup on the table and asked with a smile:

"The village will provide strong support for ninjutsu research and development and technological studies in the future."

Hiruko quickly got up and poured a full cup for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

He was so nervous that he even lightly wrapped a layer of chakra around his fingers to prevent spilling it when he poured tea for the Hokage.

That would be incredibly embarrassing...

"Lord Hokage, if needed, Hiruko is willing to offer this technique to the village!" Hiruko was very helpful.

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled inwardly, but said with a hint of reproach, "You...you..."

"Dedicate it to the village? I understand some of the researchers' thoughts; the results are the culmination of your hard work..." Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head:

"If it's called joint development, then it is! The village will provide you with personnel and financial support, and the developer will be clearly credited on the jutsu, but the results will naturally be shared with the entire Hidden Leaf Village."

"And then there's the so-called social niceties... Those who do scientific research want to concentrate their energy and let performance and results speak for themselves, right?" Hiruzen Sarutobi pointed to the teacup in front of him.

Hiruko was somewhat bewildered.

No, you not only understand scientific research, but you also understand the psychology of researchers?

He really understands!

"You...you're absolutely right!" Hiruko's gaze towards Hiruzen Sarutobi changed slightly.

"The news of the reforms should have spread throughout the Jonin circle by now, right?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a sip of tea and said in a friendly tone, "Your research talent is on par with Orochimaru's... This reform of the village is precisely to discover talents like you!"

"I can't let you slack off anymore! I need to get you to take on more responsibilities. Are you confident?"

Beiliuhu's heart skipped a beat, and he stood up like a spring, his back ramrod straight:

"I will obey the Hokage's orders!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand: "Sit down, sit down and talk..."

The two talked for a while longer before Hiruko left excitedly.

They also proactively offered to immediately organize the existing results and report them to the village.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was not surprised by this.

He gave them honor, respect, and a debt of gratitude; it was only right that Beiliuhu reciprocate by giving back to the village…

"Orochimaru, how's your soul research going?" Hiruzen Sarutobi stroked the table, pondering.

He was waiting for Orochimaru to come and report to him.

This is a small tacit understanding between master and apprentice, and also a process of gradually building an unbreakable trust.

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The next day.

"Lord Hokage, this is a letter from Kushina Uzumaki to you!" An ANBU member arrived.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart stirred.