I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 221 When you feel comfortable being with someone, it's highly likely that their emotional intelligence and IQ are higher than yours.

"Only somatic cells?"

Inside the brand-new research institute, looking at the list Orochimaru had given him, Tatsuma asked with some confusion.

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes and said, "Then what else do you think we need?"

"German cells?"

Tatsuma asked uncertainly, and Orochimaru's lips twitched as he asked, "Are you sure you want to extract reproductive cells from someone who has been dead for twenty years?"

Furthermore, the First Hokage's reproductive cells should not contain any sequences related to Wood Release; otherwise, they would certainly be inherited by his offspring. However, I have examined Tsunade and Nawaki's somatic cells and found nothing.

Extracting reproductive cells from a person who has been dead for twenty years is indeed a bit outrageous. Putting aside whether they are still viable, the extraction process itself is hard to accept.

In particular, Tsunade is the one who needs to be in charge of extracting the cells.

Although Tsunade agreed to donate Hashirama Senju's body, it was not a complete donation to the research institute. Instead, the institute provided a list of the necessary cells or organs, which Tsunade then retrieved on her behalf.

Nodding, and thinking about Tsunade's calm expression when she agreed yesterday, Tatsuma decided that it would be better to only extract her somatic cells, so as not to provoke Tsunade, who had finally managed to adjust her mindset, again.

After accepting the list, Tatsuma didn't leave immediately. After all, Tsunade was teaching at Konoha Hospital during the day, so there was no point in him going to see her now.

Staying in the research institute, without the presence of Hashirama Senju cells, they could only adjust the equipment again and again. After all, Tsunade couldn't contribute too many "materials" at once, so every test and experiment was of utmost importance.

Problems arising from operational errors or improper equipment setup must never be allowed to occur.

While adjusting the equipment, Orochimaru casually asked, "I've noticed you've been looking at the content related to 'Transformation' these past few days. Do you have some ideas about it?"

"Yes, I want to use the transformation technique to induce and transform Hashirama's cells into spermatogonia and oogonia. In this way, we might be able to cultivate a child in which Hashirama is the only one involved in the reproductive process."

Tatsuma answered truthfully that he was not there to sabotage the project. If possible, he would be willing to help Orochimaru improve the experiment, even if it was just some ideas.

If by sheer luck the experiment could turn from failure to success, then at least many deaths could be avoided.

The Wood Release experiment was divided into two phases in the original work. The first phase involved using the entire village's resources to cultivate Hashirama cells and inject them into adult ninjas. However, this experiment ended in failure, and the project was halted as a result.

The second phase involved Orochimaru conducting experiments in secret, using minors as test subjects. As a result, sixty innocent children from Konoha were innocently involved.

In the end, fifty-nine people died, and only one person succeeded. The Wood Release ninja who was trained was the future Root member Kagami, the future Root member Tenzo, and the Wood Release ninja who was given the name Yamato after leaving the Anbu.

However, Yamato's Wood Release is worlds apart from that of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju. Although Yamato's Wood Release has many amazing features and can be used to counter tailed beasts to some extent.

Whether in terms of strength or range, Yamato is far weaker than Hashirama Senju. Some even joked that Hashirama's Wood Release conquered the world, while Yamato's Wood Release was used for landscaping.

Based on the plot, Tatsuma believes that the reason Yamato's Wood Release is "weak" is because the proportion of Hashirama's cells is too small.

Because during the Fourth Shinobi World War, after being possessed by a White Zetsu cultivated based on Hashirama's cells, Yamato's Wood Release strength was greatly enhanced.

Therefore, Tatsuma believed that the best way to cultivate a Wood Release ninja who could rival or reach the level of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, was to cultivate a "Hashirama Senju".

A single cell forms a clone that is infinitely close to Hashirama Senju himself.

Such experiments are not uncommon in the ninja world; a self-taught Uchiha clan member successfully conducted one without using any high-tech equipment.

Orochimaru paused after hearing Tatsuma's words, then tapped his fingers lightly on the worktable. After a while, he said, "No wonder you want Lord Hashirama's reproductive cells."

"But why not use an induction method to transform Hashirama's somatic cells into oogonia, instead of directly enucleating a woman's egg cell?"

Seeing that Orochimaru not only quickly understood his intentions but also drew inferences and offered a more suitable plan for the experiment, Tatsuma secretly admired him. However, he still said:

"We don't yet know if Lord Hashirama's gene sequence differs from that of ordinary people, and an ordinary person's egg cell may not be able to carry Lord Hashirama's genetic information. In addition, the normal rate of reproduction and development is inconsistent with our project."

Hashirama Senju's cells are vastly different from those of ordinary people; his cells are more like cancer cells, which is a major reason why Tatsuma studied oncology.

Of course, he couldn't tell Orochimaru this at the moment, since the two hadn't even come into contact with Hashirama Senju's cells yet, and Tatsuma couldn't explain the source of his thoughts.

Orochimaru nodded, looking at Tatsuma with admiration, and said, "You are very suitable for the path of scientific research. You are much smarter than those idiots in the village. Those idiots have absolutely nothing in their heads."

Chenma quickly and modestly shook his head. He only had an idea; if asked to develop an experimental method, he would be completely at a loss. However, he did ask with some curiosity:

What do other people think?

"Hmph! They separated out the cells of Lord Hashirama that 'might' carry Wood Release information and injected them directly into the human body. They probably think the human body is a palette."

Orochimaru's tone was full of disdain, and Tatsuma's lips twitched as he subconsciously asked, "Don't they consider the possibility of rejection?"

Orochimaru paused for a moment, then asked curiously, "Rejection reaction?"

"Um"

Seeing that Orochimaru didn't quite understand, Tatsuma said, "You should know about blood types, right? It's best to choose the same blood type for blood transfusions, otherwise there may be a serious rejection reaction."

Moreover, this issue isn't limited to blood transfusions; it can occur in many replacement surgeries, and even adverse reactions can happen when replanting a severed limb from the same person.

"Oh~"

Orochimaru nodded thoughtfully, then asked, "How do we solve this problem?"

"Um?"

Feeling the topic had veered off course, Tatsuma looked at Orochimaru with a puzzled expression. Orochimaru, his face unchanged, calmly said, "I'm currently developing a technique that's somewhat related to organ transplantation."

Tatsuma thought for a moment and realized that Orochimaru did indeed seem to have a similar technique, and later there was even a more difficult reincarnation technique, which involved rejection of the soul.

Tatsuma didn't refuse Orochimaru's request. After all, Orochimaru would find a way sooner or later, so he might as well give him face and said:

"Rejection reaction is mainly caused by the body's immune system. As long as the immune system is suppressed, the rejection reaction can be alleviated. Of course, a weakened immune system can also bring about a variety of problems."

Of course, if the compatibility between the graft and the recipient is high enough, the rejection reaction will not be too severe. Conversely, the lower the compatibility, the more severe the rejection reaction.

Moreover, some rejection reactions are unavoidable and cannot be alleviated, such as chronic rejection. I have reviewed many cases of limb replantation or organ transplantation, and in many cases, even if successful, severe graft dysfunction symptoms will appear after a year.

At this point, Tatsuma suddenly paused, because wasn't this precisely the drawback of the Undead Reincarnation technique?

Meanwhile, Orochimaru, who was opposite him, didn't notice the change in Tatsuma's tone at the end. Instead, he frowned and began to think, and involuntarily asked in a hoarse voice:

"No solution? Not even ninjutsu?"

"Even a teacher can only complete the repair process in a very short time without experiencing rejection. If it takes too long, or if the graft is incompatible, she will not be able to resolve the issue."

Tatsuma wasn't even sure if he was telling the truth; he instinctively wanted to reduce the probability that Orochimaru would eventually come to Tsunade to solve this problem.

However, Orochimaru doesn't seem to be obsessed to that extent yet, and he may not even have started developing the Reanimation Jutsu. So after thinking for a while and not getting an answer, he shook his head.

He resumed his elegant yet reserved smile, looked at Tatsuma, and said, "Tatsuma-kun, thank you for the inspiration and knowledge you provided, which brought many possible solutions to my problem."

Orochimaru paused for a moment, then said, "Are you interested in Rashomon?"

"Rashomon? Didn't the First Hokage not leave behind the séance scroll?"

"I found it again, consider it my return gift. Do you have any other questions? Perhaps I can help you resolve them."

Orochimaru's generosity was very sincere. After thinking for a moment, Tatsuma nodded and said, "My development of medical ninjutsu has been hindered, and there is no matching solution among sealing techniques, so I want to learn the Cursed Seal Technique in its entirety."

This wasn't the first time Tatsuma had consulted Orochimaru about cursed seal techniques; however, the last time it was about cursed seal knowledge in the vertical direction. This time, Tatsuma wanted a more comprehensive understanding of cursed seal techniques.

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru nodded and said, "I will share all the knowledge about cursed seal techniques that I have compiled with you. If you encounter anything you don't understand, you can ask me anytime."

Orochimaru was not averse to sharing his knowledge with Tatsuma; in fact, he was quite pleased.

Because most of the ninjas he had seen were dull-witted and wanted to learn how to use a certain technique, instead of learning the knowledge points of the technique like Tatsuma and himself.

Tatsuma-kun is his kind.

Mastering all techniques was Orochimaru's ambition since childhood. He had taken many detours and encountered many pitfalls along the way, and he did not want Tatsuma to suffer the same fate.

This can be considered his compensation for dragging Chen Ma into the mire.

(End of this chapter)