Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

Although Hiruko is still young and may lack experience, his scientific research capabilities have improved significantly.

All the higher-ups began to value him more and more, believing that the day when Hiruko would completely decipher the First Hokage's Wood Release power and truly apply it to ninjas was not far off.

Most people eagerly awaited the return of the Wood Release power to themselves.

Danzo, in particular, kept a close eye on Hiruko every day, watching him stroll around leisurely, his heart filled with anticipation and longing.

When Shimura Danzo saw Hiruko leading that brat from the Uchiha clan to wander around a confectionery shop instead of focusing on training or developing Wood Release, he was shocked.

He wished he could lock Beiliuhu in a dark room and make him do research day and night.

At this critical moment, the young master of the Uchiha clan had close contact with Hiruko, the hen that laid the golden eggs, which immediately aroused high vigilance from the Konoha leadership.

The major clans of Konoha were all well aware of the Life-Giving Agent No. 1 developed by Hiruko.

They worried that Fugaku Uchiha might develop some inappropriate thoughts.

The Uchiha clan is already unruly and an unstable factor in Konoha. If they were to acquire Wood Release, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Hiruko picked up the soft mousse cake from the table, took a small bite, and continued, "The Uchiha clan?"

"Hehe, I only know a few Uchiha clan members. The data sample is too small, so I cannot draw an objective conclusion."

Moreover, in my view, family and individual are completely different concepts.

So, Minato, I can't answer your question.

To be honest, Hiruko hated regional discrimination in her past life.

There are good and bad people everywhere. How can it be that all the people in a region become bad, or all the people in a region become good?

This does not exist.

Moreover, aside from genetics, a person's personality is absolutely related to their environment.

For example, in the ninja world, there are many abnormal people, even Hiruko, an outsider, has been assimilated into a pervert here.

"Hiruko-senpai is absolutely right. Clans should not be simply equated with individuals," Minato Namikaze said after careful consideration.

At this moment, images of his disciple Obito Uchiha, the rising star of the Uchiha clan Shisui, and his friend Fugaku Uchiha flashed through his mind.

These three individuals are quite unique within the Uchiha clan, but they share a common trait: kindness.

Minato Namikaze tentatively asked, "Then, Hiruko-senpai, what are your thoughts on Itachi Uchiha? Would you be interested in taking him as your disciple?"

His tone was gentle and his face was smiling, quite unlike those older generations with their darker thoughts.

As the Fourth Hokage, he has his own ideas and vision. Given enough time, he believes he can take control of everything and revitalize Konoha.

Compared to Danzo and others who treated the Uchiha clan as enemies, guarding against them and even persecuting them, Minato Namikaze had no prejudice whatsoever.

Instead, he preferred to win over the Uchiha clan, making them part of the village and contributing to its development, integrating them into the village rather than isolating or forcing them.

He understood that isolation and coercion would only harm Konoha's interests.

The Uchiha clan is quite powerful; it would be best if they could integrate perfectly into the village!

Therefore, he wouldn't mind Itachi Uchiha getting too close to Hiruko; on the contrary, he wanted to take this opportunity to make Itachi Uchiha and Hiruko's relationship even closer.

Minato Namikaze devised a plan to make Itachi Uchiha and Hiruko Uchiha serve as a bridge between the Uchiha clan and the village.

Hiruko had a very close relationship with the Hokage faction, and his scientific inventions benefited many ordinary ninjas.

Minato Namikaze believed that through Hiruko, he could better communicate with and understand the Uchiha clan, thereby promoting harmony and development in the village.

Hiruko is one of the strongest medical ninjas in Konoha besides Tsunade, and she is also a top expert in medical ninjutsu.

If Hiruko hadn't been so averse to the limelight, he would probably have already entered the true power structure of Konoha, and no one would have been able to ignore his presence.

However, Hiruko was not interested in power; he preferred to tinker with various things in the laboratory.

"An apprentice?"

Hiruko shook his head and said, "No, I'm not interested in that right now."

"Itachi Uchiha was indeed very intelligent, had a precocious personality, quick thinking, and first-class combat talent."

However, this does not mean that he will achieve success in scientific research.

However, he is still young and has great potential; everything remains to be seen.

Minato Namikaze nodded, indicating that he understood Hiruko's meaning.

Hiruko, who was on par with the Third Hokage, clearly had her own code of conduct. She would never be hasty in accepting disciples, which was also a test for them.

"If I may ask, senior Hiruko, how far have you progressed in your research on Wood Release?" Minato Namikaze continued to inquire.

He was actually somewhat averse to the idea of ​​applying Hashirama's cells to the human body to achieve Wood Release, because he knew that this would absolutely require sacrificing a large number of people as experimental subjects.

However, this is an issue that has attracted the attention of high-ranking officials and even the retired former Hokage.

Minato Namikaze had no choice but to ask on their behalf, since he had only just taken over Konoha and still needed to rely on the older generation for many things.

The wisdom of the older generation is not without its merits.

Hiruko glanced at Minato and slowly said, "Mastering Wood Release isn't difficult; the challenge lies in replicating the powerful abilities of the First Hokage."

"The reason why Wood Release is so powerful is because of the extraordinary strength of the First Hokage. Ordinary people using Wood Release are not as powerful as you imagine, let alone be able to casually beat up tailed beasts or quell chaos."

At this point, Hiruko chuckled and continued, "If you'd like to see Wood Release now, I can demonstrate it for you."

As he spoke, Hiruko lightly stomped his leg on the ground, and the floor of Hiruko's experiment suddenly cracked open. An arm-shaped vine shot out along the crack and wrapped itself around Minato Namikaze's thigh.

Minato Namikaze struggled with all his might, but the vines instantly broke apart.

Hiruko smiled slightly and said, "That's right, this is Wood Release, but it's far too weak for people of our level and has no practical use."

He never expected that Hiruko would actually research the Wood Release method and have mastered its power.

Minato Namikaze froze when he saw the vines at his feet, then his pupils contracted involuntarily. Wood Release!

The ultimate power of the Senju clan, which dominates the ninja world.

Even he would be tempted.

Most importantly... what if Hiruko has some inappropriate thoughts?

What should I do?

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