Naruto: Help Madara rejuvenate and launch a counterattack on Konoha

Danzo then poured cold water on Orochimaru's enthusiasm: "The essence of the Death Gate is burning life force. The Impure World Reincarnation is the attachment of a dead soul to a sacrifice. It has no concept of life force."

"So even if you give Dai to Edo Tensei, you still can't make him open the Eight Gates."

"this--"

Orochimaru was somewhat unwilling. If he couldn't open the Eight Gates, Might Guy with only the Seven Gates would be at most at the level of the Sannin. How could he possibly contend with Madara Uchiha?

However, things can be done by human effort. As long as Orochimaru can solve the problem of Dai's life force support, he can enable him to open the Eight Gates.

People always need to give themselves hope.

Under immense pressure from Madara Uchiha, Orochimaru had to rely on a forbidden technique used by a genin to gain a sense of security.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore!"

Danzo looked at Orochimaru: "Orochimaru, I have a surprise for you. Kotori, come out!"

A young Root ninja named Kagami appeared before Orochimaru.

Orochimaru was puzzled as to what was so strange about the little ninja next to Danzo.

Can he spray water?

Anko tugged at Orochimaru's hand and said, "Lord Orochimaru, this person is just like me; our chakra is the same type."

Orochimaru's pupils contracted, and he looked at A with great greed: "Could it be?"

Danzo nodded: "That's right, Orochimaru, do you remember the first cell transplantation experiment we did together a few years ago?"

Around 44 or 45 years in Konoha, Danzo and Orochimaru conducted Hashirama cell transplantation experiments.

They abducted 60 children from villages around Konoha for human experimentation.

These children were implanted with interstitial cells for culture. During the experiment, the children were unable to withstand the strong corrosive force of the interstitial cells and died one after another.

Even Yamato was deemed a failure and discarded by Orochimaru.

However, Yamato managed to withstand the corrosive effects of Hashirama's cells through sheer willpower and was subsequently discovered by Danzo.

As Orochimaru listened to Danzo recount Yamato's origins, he felt a sense of unease: "Damn it, I initially thought this kid wouldn't be able to withstand the power of the First Hokage's cells, but I didn't expect him to persevere."

"Danzo, you've kept this from me for so long!"

Danzo said, "Orochimaru, don't be so happy yet. Kou only inherited the First Hokage's technique. In terms of power, it's probably not even a tenth of his."

"How could that be?"

Orochimaru was somewhat skeptical, so he had Yamato use Wood Release to record the data.

A short while later, Orochimaru recorded Yamato's Wood Release data and believed Danzo's words: "He is indeed not as good as the First Hokage."

"I understand. The human body cannot withstand the first generation of cells. The first generation of cells underwent a degeneration and mutation in A's body."

"The invasive and supportive abilities of the first generation cells were completely stripped, so A inherited the techniques of the first generation."

"What if red beans and nails were combined!"

Orochimaru looked at Anko and Kou. Anko was more supportive, while Kou was more ninjutsu-oriented. Together, they formed a complete Wood Release technique.

Orochimaru wanted to extract the variant of Hashirama's cells from the armor and transplant it into Anko's body, so that Anko could use the complete Wood Release technique.

But upon closer reflection, it would have been better to transplant interstitial cells from the beginning!

The power of Hashirama cells is beyond the capacity of ordinary people to withstand; if they wish to bear it, they can only inherit the missing power.

Danzo said, "Orochimaru, you will be in charge of training Kou from now on. Find a way to help him obtain the true power of the First Hokage."

Danzo then abandoned Jia. A look of pain crossed Jia's face. He struggled for a moment, then resigned himself to his fate.

Because ninjas are essentially tools that can be discarded at will.

In the past, Danzo would have clung to Kagami, but now he's practically penniless and just waiting for Orochimaru's support.

At this stage, the priority is to appease Orochimaru and make him see his own value.

Orochimaru nodded and looked at Kakashi, saying, "Kakashi, you will be my disciple from now on. Kakashi doesn't sound good, so I'll call you Yamato from now on."

Yamato stood there motionless, having just been abandoned by Danzo; he was like a sword without a master.

Orochimaru then instructed, "Anko, you will be in charge of his food and daily life."

"Yes, teacher!"

Anko agreed, and when Orochimaru couldn't see her, she gave Daiichi a fierce look.

Anko was afraid that Yamato's involvement would steal away Orochimaru's complete affection for her.

The dispute over persimmons has always been like this.

Yamato was touched by Anko's gaze. The Root ninjas never had their own emotions; they were like puppets being manipulated.

Red Bean's eyes were so expressive, giving Yamato a feeling he had never experienced before.

Perhaps leaving your roots isn't such a bad idea.

Orochimaru and Danzo then discussed their collaboration.

Orochimaru needs a representative at the top, and Danzo also needs to restore Root to its former glory as soon as possible.

If the roots of a large tree do not recover their vitality, the leaves will die.

Orochimaru and Danzo are birds of a feather; now that they've joined forces, they're practically sworn brothers and have a blood oath of brotherhood.

Danzo then brought up some serious matters with Orochimaru. Ryuma's arm was damaged, and Danzo wanted Orochimaru to use White Zetsu cells to cultivate an artificial arm for Ryuma.

Orochimaru agreed.

Danzo promised to provide Orochimaru with more powerful ninja corpses in order to expand Orochimaru's Edo Tensei army.

Danzo then warned Orochimaru: "Orochimaru, you need to be more careful when you move around in the village from now on. Hiruzen couldn't possibly be unaware of what you've done."

Orochimaru nodded.

The Third Hokage couldn't possibly have remained completely unmoved after the tombs of Hashirama and Tobirama were excavated and the remains of several powerful ninjas went missing.

The Third Hokage is currently busy with the Five Kage Summit and the formation of the Allied Shinobi Forces, so he doesn't have the energy to deal with Orochimaru.

The Third Hokage's solution to deal with Madara Uchiha was to unite the Allied Shinobi Forces and fight him fair and square.

In his view, unity of purpose is the strongest force.

Orochimaru disdained such power; what he wanted was a surprise attack!

Danzo then suggested, "Orochimaru, let my teacher wake up. With our intelligence, we simply cannot deal with a menace like Madara Uchiha."

"The village needs the teacher's wisdom! Moreover, the teacher's research ability is top-notch; the Impure World Reincarnation technique was developed by the teacher."

"Only he can unleash the full power of the Impure World Reincarnation."

Orochimaru shook his head: "No, it's precisely because the Impure World Reincarnation was developed by the Second Hokage that I cannot revive him."

Before Minato, Tobirama Senju was known as the fastest ninja in the world. Battles between ninjas are a contest of margin for error.

Given the chance, a genin (lower-ranking ninja) can kill a Kage-level powerhouse.

Having a ninja like Tobirama by your side could easily lead to Orochimaru being instantly killed by him in a moment of distraction.

Orochimaru left without any room for negotiation, taking Anko and Yamato with him.

After Orochimaru left, Ryoma and Nonou stood beside Danzo, listening to his instructions.

Danzo removed the bandage from his right eye, revealing an eye that was blind.

Danzo also wanted to integrate White Zetsu cells so that he could unleash the true power of the Sharingan.

Even the Sharingan couldn't contend with Madara Uchiha, whose eyes were the Rinnegan, the eyes of the Sage of Six Paths.

"That damned Orochimaru!"

Danzo was somewhat annoyed that Orochimaru wouldn't listen to his advice and had Tobirama Senju wake up.

Is the matter of Madara Uchiha something that these mediocre people can solve?

There must be a wise man capable of shouldering this responsibility, but he is not that kind of person, nor is the Third Hokage.

It was only because Tobirama laid the foundation for Konoha that he had the strategic vision to oversee the entire ninja world.

However, Orochimaru did not listen to Danzo, and in the cooperation between Danzo and Orochimaru, Danzo was at a disadvantage.

Danzo wanted to change this disadvantage.

The only way is to find a way to learn the Impure World Reincarnation technique and take all of Orochimaru's Impure World bodies.