Naruto: Building the Strongest Uchiha Starting with Gacha Pulls

Chapter 195 The Opportunity to Read the Book of Seals

"You should have already received the news from the village."

Orochimaru raised his hand, poured a cup of tea, and pushed it towards Uchiha Gen, who had just entered.

"Hmm, it seems that Orochimaru-sensei's guess about the identity of the enemy he's targeting this time is the same as mine."

Upon seeing Orochimaru's expression, Gen Uchiha immediately knew that Orochimaru also knew the inside story.

This office was occupied by only the two of them, and it was the command center of the fortress's strongest defense force, so the master and apprentice could speak freely.

"Familiar with the Uchiha clan, possessing powerful stealth and concealment abilities, and targeting the Sharingan—this is exactly the same mastermind who attacked you back then."

Orochimaru narrowed his long, narrow eyes, and a brown python emerged from his sleeve.

The snake opened its mouth and used its long tongue to spit out a glass jar, inside which was sealed the White Zetsu finger that Uchiha Gen had obtained.

"It seems he thinks it's no longer feasible to target me, so he's changed his target and started implementing another plan."

Uchiha Gen's gaze remained calm as he raised his teacup from the table and drank it all in one gulp.

"Based on the cell test results of this finger, the unknown creature you mentioned has the same DNA as the First Hokage. Before the Second Shinobi World War, I participated as a researcher in the secret Wood Release Reproduction Project carried out by the Anbu and came into contact with the First Hokage's cells."

Even though this experiment was banned several years ago at the request of the third generation, I would never admit to being wrong.

Clearly, they have taken the lead over Konoha in this experiment.

Although it's unclear why the original wasn't cloned, and instead this monster was created, it's certain that it's also connected to the original.

Orochimaru looked at the jar on the table with a calm expression.

This was both bad news and good news for him.

The bad news is that the enemy is ahead of Konoha, the strongest force in the ninja world, in their research on the First Hokage's cells, indicating that their technology is unfathomable and their connection with Konoha is deeper than he had previously imagined.

The good news is that since he has already found some clues, he will definitely find something if he follows this line of investigation.

After all, there are only so many Hashirama cells in total, and Konoha has extremely strict control over them. Without permission from higher-ups or the Hokage's order, it is impossible to access them. The number of people who can access them is limited. If they still can't find out, then investigating Hashirama Senju's deeds during his lifetime is also a possible direction.

For Orochimaru, as long as he had a direction, he believed that he would definitely achieve something through his own abilities.

Seeing that Orochimaru was deep in thought, Gen Uchiha, who already knew his teacher well, knew that Orochimaru was deep in thought and couldn't help but guide him: "Knowing the Uchiha clan very well, possessing extraordinary skills, and having connections with the First Hokage, Orochimaru-sensei, who do you think is most likely to be involved?" "It seems you already have a guess. Indeed, you have the deepest contact with them."

Orochimaru, who already had a deep understanding of his own disciple, immediately realized that Uchiha Gen was referring to something.

"For thousands of years, there have been many people who have coveted the powerful Sharingan, so the family has always been very strict in guarding the ancestral shrine where the Sharingan of the sacrificed clansmen is enshrined."

The information contained within is not something that can be easily detected by any means, unless that person is also from the Uchiha clan and holds a significant position within the clan.

"Born into the Uchiha clan?"

Orochimaru rested his chin on his hand, pondered deeply, and nodded in approval.

There is no doubt that the enemy has a very deep understanding of the Uchiha clan.

Aside from the Senju clan, the Uchiha clan's archenemy, other people don't have many ways to learn about the Uchiha.

Besides the Senju, the only other possibility is the Uchiha himself, and given his familiarity with the Uchiha ancestral shrine, he is indeed most likely a member of the Uchiha clan.

"The Uchiha clan has connections with the First Hokage, possesses the ability to access his cells, and their methods are quite sophisticated."

After thinking it over, Orochimaru finally turned his gaze to Uchiha Gen.

"It seems like you're the one who best fits the criteria in the entire Uchiha clan."

Upon hearing Orochimaru's words, several black lines appeared on Gen Uchiha's forehead.

"Orochimaru-sensei, there's no need for such jokes. As you know, I have no access to the First Hokage's cells, not to mention that my Three Tomoe Jewels have been activated for less than a year. Although I participated in a large clan gathering once, I wasn't qualified to enter the ancestral shrine back then."

Besides, I've been on the battlefield for the past six months; how could I possibly have sneaked back to my clan's territory?

"I know, but you never know what other people might think."

Orochimaru pointed at Uchiha Gen.

"Tell me, among all the living people in the Uchiha clan, is there anyone who meets the criteria better than you?"

With your immense strength and remarkable abilities, outsiders may not know about the First Hokage's cells, but don't forget, you and Gen Uchiha are the biggest beneficiaries of this incident.

If you don't understand your clan's ancestral hall, how could your elder not understand it?

If Uchiha Hisasu were to step down, wouldn't you be the ones with the best chance of taking over, given the current situation?

For many people, having the ability and the motivation is enough.

Upon hearing this, Gen Uchiha frowned and agreed with Orochimaru's words.

"So, does that mean the mastermind behind this is still after me? They want to smear my name, then force me to betray my clan and Konoha and side with them?"

Logically, it does seem to make sense.

After all, even a Kage-level powerhouse like Sakumo Hatake, who had achieved numerous military exploits, could be driven to suicide by being splashed with dirty water. It's not impossible for him to be forced to defect.

He thought that Madara Uchiha and Black Zetsu had stopped fighting recently because his strength was beyond his control, but he didn't expect them to still be alive.

"If that's all, it's not enough to get me. Do they have a backup plan?"

Uchiha Gen pursed his lips involuntarily.

He genuinely disliked this passive feeling.

Moreover, he is currently on the front lines and cannot return to the village without orders to be transferred, which would be even more troublesome.

"I'm not sure yet, but if you want to go back to the village to deal with this, this is a good opportunity."

Seemingly sensing Uchiha Gen's distress, Orochimaru smiled slightly and tossed a scroll towards him.

Gen Uchiha reached out and took the scroll, unfolding it to find a commendation stamped by the Hokage and a certificate.

"This is the Third Generation's reward for our achievements in this battle."

"We have one chance to enter the Hokage Building and read the Book of Sealing. Within a designated area, we can choose one technique from the Book of Sealing to learn."

An opportunity to read the Sealed Book?!