Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

Hiruzen Sarutobi had great faith in Hiruko's abilities.

If Hiruko said that the child had potential, then it's highly likely that he really did, since Hiruko wasn't one to speak carelessly.

He said that Minato's children have the potential to recreate the power of the first generation of adults, so there must be a reason for that.

Regardless of whether this child can truly become the next First Master, or how much of the First Master's strength he can inherit.

One thing is certain: this unborn child is definitely the future of Konoha, and sooner or later he will grow into a towering tree that supports Konoha.

As for Tsunade, whom Hiruko mentioned, the Third Hokage didn't have much of an opinion on her.

After all, Tsunade's mental state is not good right now, and even if she has invincible martial arts, she may not be able to exert much of her strength.

Being able to unleash 30% of one's full potential is already quite good, so the third generation doesn't consider it too much.

"Hiruko, you and Tsunade are the strongest medical ninjas in Konoha, and you also have unique insights into life."

After a moment of contemplation, the Third Hokage said to Hiruko in a serious tone, "I hope that the two of you can personally deliver Kushina's baby."

"Once Tsunade is feeling better, tell her that she must remain on standby for the next month and is not allowed to act recklessly."

The Third Hokage's words carried an unquestionable authority. Although he was semi-retired, Minato's time in power had not exceeded one year, so he was not yet the highest authority in Konoha.

However, with two medical experts delivering Kushina's baby, Minato Namikaze would absolutely not have any objections.

He might be too embarrassed to bring it up directly with Hiruko and Tsunade because of his low seniority and lack of face.

"No problem, I'll be there when the time comes." Hiruko glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi and then replied calmly.

Hiruko had always been very interested in the Nine-Tails, especially since Jiraiya had asked him to take care of Kushina.

He had no objection in terms of reason or emotion, and naturally there was no emotional resistance.

Of course, Hiruko had long disliked Obito.

It would be great to have the chance to teach him a lesson this time.

However, Hiruko still felt that killing that guy was beyond his current capabilities.

It's unlikely that even poison would be used.

Obito's strength is quite good; he can't be killed in one go. With the God Tree around, purifying the toxins shouldn't be difficult.

It is estimated to have considerable ability to eliminate toxins, and it is very likely that it still has many trump cards up its sleeve.

The possibility of Hiruko achieving a decisive victory over Obito is almost zero.

Afterwards, Hiruzen Sarutobi chatted with Hiruko for a few more minutes, then slowly walked outside.

He held his pipe behind his back, like an old man in his twilight years, slowly approaching the end of his life.

Looking at it from afar, Hiruko shook his head and secretly vowed that he would never become as old and decayed as Hiruko.

In the dead of night, deep underground in the most secluded part of Konoha, several old men sat together.

They sat down around a table in a completely enclosed room.

Outside the house were countless elite guards wearing animal masks, and numerous sealing arrays were set up around it, making it appear exceptionally mysterious and solemn.

While sipping his tea, Mitokado Homura looked seriously at Hiruzen Sarutobi and asked, "How is Hiruko's mental state? Is it possible that he's like Orochimaru?"

His words revealed a hint of worry.

Orochimaru has become increasingly indifferent, his feelings for the village have grown weaker, and he seems to no longer value human life.

Although Hiruko's request temporarily brought him back on track, the problem of lost affection was not fundamentally resolved.

Sooner or later, it's very likely that Orochimaru will betray Konoha. In addition, those old guys conspired to scheme against Orochimaru, so it wouldn't be surprising if Orochimaru left at any time.

This is exactly what these elderly people are most worried about.

If Orochimaru and Hiruko were to both defect from Konoha at the same time, it would definitely deal a heavy blow to the village.

After all, Hiruko brought too much wealth and benefits to Konoha.

Hiruzen is currently a highly sought-after figure in Konoha, and his talent has brought financial benefits to the village.

Furthermore, through reforms to the ninja world, the development of prosthetic bodies, and the enhancement of medicines, Konoha's strength was greatly increased.

Although Hiruko himself was not flamboyant and was always engrossed in various research experiments, he was a top figure no matter where he was placed.

Even the Hidden Cloud Village sent spies, promising to offer Hiruko all the beauties of the Land of Lightning in hopes of winning him over.

However, Hiruko would never agree to such a condition.

He is determined to destroy Kumogakure in this lifetime and avenge what happened back then.

However, the more important Hiruko was, the more uneasy the Konoha leadership became.

After all, Orochimaru had already served as a cautionary tale. He possessed Kage-level strength but remained outside of Konoha, seemingly planning to leave.

This situation has made Konoha's leadership more cautious about Hiruko.

These elderly people were extremely wary of this tech geek, Hiruko, who was obsessed with research.

They were well aware that the greater the contributions Hiruko made to Konoha, the greater the losses he would cause if he defected.

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and said with a smile, "Hiruko is a good kid. Although he and Orochimaru are close friends, they will never go down the same path."

"And he also likes Tsunade very much; the two of them will become the foundation of Konoha!"

The four old men nodded seriously.

When his old friends mentioned Orochimaru, Hiruzen Sarutobi's once most proud disciple, it truly caused him a pang of pain.

He was reflecting on whether it was his fault that Orochimaru had gone astray, causing Orochimaru to become increasingly indifferent to human relationships.

His cold personality may have been caused by those extreme human experiments.

However, what Mitokado Homura said was also an undeniable fact.

Moreover, the decision to observe and even personally monitor Hiruko was made jointly by their high-ranking officials.

To put it bluntly, they still didn't quite trust Hiruko.

If it weren't for Hiruko's past collaboration with Minato in saving Konoha from crisis, and the fact that his enhancement drugs provided significant assistance to those less advanced ninja clans...

They became even more wary of the Biluhu Association.

However, Minato's strong support for Hiryu was also a major reason for their consideration.

Although Minato is young, since he is the Hokage, he should still be given the respect he deserves.

The Life-Generating Potion No. 3 developed by Hiruko is not just an ordinary enhancement potion, but a potion that can activate precious bloodline limits.

The Life-Saving Wood Release Potion No. 3 doesn't just give young Jonin a high probability of obtaining Wood Release.

and......