I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 24 Selling Information on Pharmacist Nono

The Underground Research Institute is located within the forest bordering Konoha.

"The poison-type ability is adequate. However, its form is extremely unstable and requires further research."

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru, dressed in a white lab coat, calmly looked at the huge, ugly white snake in the culture vessel and shook his head, stating the test data.

Especially after this white phosphorus snake grew a thick head of black hair, its appearance became even more disgusting. Its body shape kept changing in the nutrient solution, and its scales were actually composed of countless white snakes.

Inside the brightly lit underground research room, rows of huge glass containers stood upright, each depicting a massive, ferocious, and ugly white snake.

"Hehe, thanks to you, Lord Ye, otherwise the experimental data wouldn't have come out so quickly."

With a unique, hoarse laugh, Orochimaru accepted the report handed to him by Uchiha Yoru. Looking at the giant snakes in the cultivation tanks, he regarded them as works of art, revealing a perverted smile.

Uchiha Yoru secretly surveyed his surroundings. This must be the research lab that Kakashi and Yamato explored in their youth in the anime, since the research project here is exactly the same as the giant snake monster they encountered in the anime.

Seeing something, Orochimaru let out a soft "Eh" and immediately smiled. "There's another failed body, isn't there? Since it's so unstable, let's leave it here."

Listening to Orochimaru's mutterings, Uchiha Yoru, standing beside him, smiled and nodded in perfect unison, saying, "Yes, Master Orochimaru."

Uchiha Yoru smiled with narrowed eyes and formed hand seals, instantly summoning the spirits in the sequence: Boh-Dog-Rooster-Monkey-Sheep!

As the white smoke unique to the psychic spell dissipated, thick, large snakes appeared. Instinctively, they crawled into the incubation tanks, smashing them open with their heads. Large amounts of nutrient solution flowed out, and the white phosphorus snakes inside seemed to be asleep. Then, a terrifying scene unfolded.

Orochimaru, seeing this, revealed a hoarse laugh of interest as the giant snakes opened their mouths and began to devour the experimental subjects.

"Hehe, without Ye Jun, this experiment would have taken at least two more months to complete."

Hearing Orochimaru's praise, Uchiha Yoru smiled and said, "Orochimaru-sensei, it's all I should do."

Immediately following Orochimaru's hoarse laugh, a white snake suddenly crawled out from his shoulder, slowly slithered to his front, opened its mouth, and slowly spat out a syringe of reagent.

After receiving the syringe, Uchiha Yoru looked puzzled, while Orochimaru chuckled wickedly, "Hehe, consider this a reward for being my teacher. This is serum extracted from the most venomous snake in Ryuchi Cave."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yoru immediately smiled. How could he not know about this thing? In the original work, Orochimaru was a terrifying being who was immune to countless toxins and could even transform his body into a white phosphorus snake. He relied on this thing in the early stages.

With this serum, I wouldn't say he's immune to all poisons in the ninja world, but at least 98% of poisons won't affect him.

He rolled up his arm and inserted the needle. Although he didn't feel anything, Uchiha Yoru was still overjoyed. "Thank you, Orochimaru-sensei."

As expected, Orochimaru is definitely the most domineering person; following Orochimaru was the right thing to do.

"Orochimaru-sensei, shall we terminate this research?"

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru asked the question that had been bothering him. After all, the research base was now empty. He had simply followed orders to come to the base every day to check things out, produce detailed reports, and then report back.

It has to be said that Orochimaru truly deserves his reputation as the ninja with the most research bases and hideouts. He's seen at least three bases in the border region alone, and this one is clearly for researching the White Phosphorus Serpent.

This was also the initial state of Orochimaru's later transformation into a white phosphorus snake, and even into the Yamata no Orochi ninjutsu.

Looking at the research lab, Orochimaru showed a rare expression of emotion, "Thanks to the financial support from your Uchiha clan, but it seems that some people in the village have begun to complain because of this."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yoru was momentarily stunned. He secretly pondered to himself that the plot was indeed beginning to change. With the Uchiha clan defecting and siding with Orochimaru, and the Hyuga clan also siding with him, the village was starting to become dissatisfied with Orochimaru.

Seemingly sensing Uchiha Yoru's worries, Orochimaru revealed a strange smile, licking his lips and chuckling hoarsely, "But it's not a big deal yet. After all, the turmoil on the border has not yet subsided, and some people are still reluctant to part with me."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yoruichi immediately began to analyze the situation in his mind. After the Nine-Tails' rampage, the borders of the Land of Fire had been somewhat unstable, which was why Orochimaru was needed. Once things stabilized, internal strife would ensue!

After all, once the village is stable, it will be necessary to elect the Fifth Hokage. The Third Hokage's slogan before taking office was that the current situation is critical and that he would only serve as the leader temporarily.

The Fifth Hokage! Thinking of this, he, who knew the future, was even clearer about one thing: Danzo's ambition would never allow someone as powerful as Orochimaru to become the Fifth Hokage, let alone the Third!

He didn't know how Hiruzen Sarutobi was, but what about the Sarutobi clan? In the original work, the Sarutobi clan's strength was quite remarkable; they were practically an army, even stronger than the Hyuga clan.

How could so many clansmen stand by and watch their patriarch, Hiruzen Sarutobi, once again step down from the pinnacle of power?

"Orochimaru-sensei, the Grand Elder has sent word that the Root leader seems to be very dissatisfied with you."

It was obvious that Orochimaru would soon be defected, and Uchiha Yoru would naturally want to make a killing at the last moment.

Seemingly sensing Uchiha Yoru's confusion, Orochimaru casually chuckled and said, "There are some things in the village that you don't know because you're not involved. Root is a department no less powerful than the Anbu, and it handles and carries out some of the village's shady missions, such as these experiments."

Uchiha Yoru looked as if he had just realized something, as if to say, "Oh, I see." But in his heart, he was secretly thinking, "Danzo may not be a good person, but teacher, you're really taking advantage of me too obviously. With so many experimental bases, it's clear that you're using Danzo's support to serve yourself."

However, everyone looks out for themselves, and he and Orochimaru are similar in this respect.

"By the way, teacher, the Grand Elder said that the legendary ninja codenamed 'Walking Shrine Maiden' from Root has left Root and is now the director of an orphanage named 'Yakushi Nonou'."

In order to profit from both sides and to snatch chestnuts from the fire, Uchiha Yoru solemnly presented this information, showing no shame whatsoever for using the Uchiha clan elders as pawns.

He has been working tirelessly for the future of the Uchiha clan, and the elders would surely understand and appreciate this small sacrifice.

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