Konoha: Who's the good guy?

The various scrolls and books filled almost half of the study, creating a spectacular sight at first glance.

The Water Release scroll that Tsunade brought back this time contains more than just the Water Release ninjutsu created by Tobirama Senju.

There are also a large number of water-style training manuals passed down from the early Senju clan.

And countless other cultivation experiences, ninjutsu development insights, and random notes left by predecessors during moments of inspiration.

This was reorganized and annotated by Tobirama Senju.

These things are enough to tempt any ninja who has mastered Water Release techniques.

But Tsunade treated it like garbage.

She simply tossed them aside, dusted off her hands, and went back to her room to continue developing her ninjutsu.

"Sister, you're so generous! Just let me know what you'd like to eat next time!"

The scenery in the mountains didn't hold back in offering its flattery.

Something like this, enough to support the foundation of a ninja clan, cannot be measured by money.

This is the foundation for ensuring the continuity and stability of a family!

As long as this thing exists, even if future generations are not talented, mediocre and incompetent, and the family continues to decline.

However, as long as a person with decent talent emerges, the family can quickly rise again and continue to thrive by relying on this heritage.

Tsunade delivered this amazing gift.

If Shan Zhongjing hadn't still retained some integrity, she would have definitely grabbed the other person's leg on the spot and sang "Sister's Song" for them.

Of course, if that were actually done.

Whether Kushina, the Little Hot Pepper, will unleash her full power is unknown, but Tsunade definitely will.

This older sister has never been a good-tempered person.

She has a complete and highly effective way of dealing with LSPs who dare to take advantage of her.

Sakura temporarily suppressed her wild thoughts and the urge to dive into her study and immerse herself in the world of food, and began to seriously replicate various delicacies.

He just got back from his mission yesterday.

Unless there are urgent tasks that absolutely require his intervention to complete.

Otherwise, given Konoha's current workload and the Third Hokage's style of doing things, it would take at least ten days to half a month for him to be assigned a mission again.

He has plenty of time to gradually absorb the experience and knowledge left by his predecessors.

"By the way, Kushina, how's Kurama doing today?"

Yamanaka Kei recalled how he had pranked the Nine-Tailed Fox yesterday, which almost caused it to go berserk, and asked a question with some unease.

"Relax, relax~ I did a good job of comforting it today, and it's laughing happily, hee hee hee hee~"

When Kushina mentioned this, she burst into laughter, making a goose-like sound.

However, it's clear that with her constantly increasing strength and various methods of suppression, the Nine-Tails is no longer able to cause much trouble.

"Stop bullying the Nine-Tailed Fox. That old fox has it tough too."

"You were the one who bullied it yesterday, and today it's even started mimicking all the swear words from your illusions!"

"...I remember there was a sealing technique, I think it was called the 'Sealing Mouth Technique'."

"Hmm, the level is a bit low, the seal strength is not enough, the Nine-Tails broke through with just a little effort."

"Honoka is coming tomorrow, so you can work together to develop an upgraded version."

"Huh? Huh! Huh!! Is it okay? Can Honoka come over?"

"Don't worry, she went for reverse hypnosis questioning by the Dark Guard today, and no one will say anything after the questioning."

"Honoka is so amazing~"

Yamanaka Kei and Kushina chatted non-stop, while their hands worked in perfect harmony to prepare various ingredients.

The three children stared blankly at the way the two looked so perfectly in sync, feeling that the huge kitchen had suddenly become crowded for some reason.

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Konoha Hospital.

Orochimaru pushed open the door to Danzo's hospital room.

Looking at the door that clung to him, ready to fall if he let go, his eye twitched involuntarily.

Whose front door doesn't even have a screw on it, and just opens straight forward?

He glanced at the slightly deformed door frame and the door with many creases, and remembered that today was the day Tsunade was treating Danzo, and he understood.

After carrying the door into the ward, several spotted pythons emerged from his right sleeve and re-embedded the door in the frame.

"It seems Lord Danzo had a very interesting day today."

The python that emerged from the sleeve slowly retreated and disappeared.

Orochimaru's lips curled up slightly, his originally cold demeanor revealing a hint of sinister pleasure.

He was certain that Tsunade hadn't been able to solve Danzo's problems either.

But Tsunade must have given this guy some kind of inspiration, otherwise he wouldn't have been so eager to call him to Konoha Hospital.

"I need a capability that can completely withstand or be immune to this kind of attack."

Danzo ignored Orochimaru's taunts; all he wanted to do was quickly resolve his problems.

Hiruzen is always indecisive and lacks the decisiveness and toughness expected of a Hokage.

The situation in the ninja world is tense right now. If something happens to him, Hiruzen might not be able to handle the situation.

"Body transformation, blood inheritance limits."

Orochimaru's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and as he licked his lips with his long tongue, he immediately understood Danzo's thoughts.

"What are the success rates of Magnet Release, Shikotsumyaku, and the Hozuki clan's bloodline limit?"

Danzo's sinister eyes were fixed on Orochimaru's snake-like pupils, awaiting his answer.

"Magnetic Release is uncertain. We do not have any experimental subjects for Magnet Release. The Taketori clan and the Hozuki clan currently account for about 30%."

"Too low."

"I need more test subjects, more bloodline limit samples."

Orochimaru suppressed his excitement and elation, maintaining his usual cold and aloof demeanor.

He knew that his experiments could not be done without Danzo's support.

This time, he seized the moment when Danzo needed him most, and the support he received will be unprecedented.

And this is enough to take his dream a big step forward!

Immortality!

It's something truly fascinating and alluring...

"I don't have much patience."

"As long as the test subjects are in place, I will increase the success rate to over 80% within a month, at most one month."

I hope you'll keep your word.

Danzo tapped the back of his left hand lightly with his right index finger.

The threatening words did not cause Orochimaru any displeasure or panic.

After all, he lied!

He doesn't have much data on Magnet Release bloodline limit, making it difficult to estimate the approximate success rate of transplantation.

The Shikotsu-mae (Corpse Bone Vein) of the Taketori clan is also extremely domineering, and its success rate in the past was indeed only about 30%.

However, the Hozuki clan's bloodline limit is not an explicit ability-type bloodline limit; if he were to acquire the aptitude to learn the Water Transformation Technique, he would be more than 80% certain of success.

After all, his friend Hiruko's obsession with bloodline limits far surpassed his own.

Through years of experimentation and accumulation, relatively mature bloodline boundary transplantation techniques and complete theoretical basis have been developed.

Oni-Garra Technique!

That's a pretty good ninjutsu.

If it weren't for Hiruko's desire to go further, fusing multiple bloodline limits to obtain power surpassing both bloodline limits and bloodline elimination in one go.

That guy probably already possesses power that ordinary people can hardly imagine!

What a greedy guy.

Same here!

"Well then, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

Orochimaru snapped out of his reverie, glanced at the door framed in the doorway, and decisively chose to jump out the window.

This broken door is for anyone who wants to walk through.