The Devil of Konoha: Starting as a Medical Ninja

Tsunade focused her attention on the female ANBU member. She was the only one out of the three who failed the experiment, so she must be under some pressure. This was the beginning of the conflict.

Ninjas who obtain the power of bloodline limits will definitely receive special training and their status will rise accordingly. This is unfair to ordinary ninjas from a certain perspective. If such a situation cannot be handled properly, the entire Hidden Leaf Village will fall into chaos.

The three of them slowly left. Tsunade looked at Sakura Haruno beside her. She really wanted to ask what Hiroji had said, but after thinking about it carefully, she decided it was better to ask him herself.

Inside the Kamui dimension, Hongzhi quietly watched Hyuga Neji before him. The Tenseigan's energy absorption speed had slowed down considerably, but it still hadn't stopped. This wasn't good news for Hongzhi, since the Tenseigan wasn't completely complete yet.

As is customary, after adding several more seals around the two, Hongzhi went directly to Ryuchi Cave. After a few days of recuperation, the natural energy of Ryuchi Cave returned to its original state.

Hongzhi was not going to be polite to this, and directly controlled the natural energy in his lower dantian to start rotating counterclockwise. Only in this way could a certain balance be maintained when they were finally merged.

After spending half a day condensing a counter-clockwise energy core, Hongzhi directly transferred it from the lower dantian to the middle dantian.

The originally colorless energy core rapidly transformed into white. After Hongzhi tested it and found that there was no mutual interference between the two cores, he breathed a sigh of relief.

There's no precedent for this kind of thing, and if things go wrong, you might have to rest for several days. It's better to be careful.

After completing this, Hongzhi began to think about how to proceed with the fusion. The upper dantian is the stronghold of yin energy, while the middle dantian is the stronghold of yang energy. Transferring either one to the other's stronghold would be like sending them directly to their doom.

Unless the corresponding energy can be continuously injected to counteract it and eventually achieve the so-called fusion, once the fusion of a pair of energy cores is completed, things become much simpler afterward.

However, this process is still quite complicated. After some simple thinking, Hongzhi felt that in order to stabilize one energy core and allow it to consume and merge with another energy core, the amount of natural energy required must be equal.

In other words, a third energy core is needed to continuously inject natural energy into the second energy core.

After the energy core returned to its original properties, Hongzhi discovered that even injecting the most original natural energy would not cause the energy core to fade. Instead, the natural energy would directly transform into the attribute energy corresponding to the core.

"Build another core and then conduct experiments."

Hongzhi pondered the matter carefully before slowly leaving Ryuchi Cave.

"What a terrifying guy! Is that really Uchiha Obito?!"

After Hongzhi left, Orochimaru, who had to stop his experiments due to a natural energy surge, muttered to himself.

However, he quickly shook his head helplessly. Whether this person was Uchiha Obito or not, what did it have to do with him? As long as he could obtain immortality, that was enough. Everything else was not particularly important.

During the Konoha experiment, Hiroji looked at the list compiled by Sakura Haruno and felt somewhat incredulous. He hadn't expected that only half a day had passed and Tsunade was already preparing to conduct the second experiment.

Moreover, this experiment had ten slots, and Hongzhi didn't recognize most of the names, which meant that these ninjas were all from the Anbu. On the contrary, the first and last names bothered Hongzhi.

His first name is Sarutobi Konohamaru. He is a ninja who has just graduated from the Ninja Academy. He comes from the Sarutobi clan and is the grandson of the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen. He is very likely to become the Eighth Hokage in the future.

Without a doubt, this name was added by Tsunade directly from the Sarutobi clan. As for why Hiroji was so sure, it was naturally because there was no Sarutobi Konohamaru among the previous fifty names.

As for the last name, it was Haruno Sakura, who was standing nervously to the side. Hiroji was slightly surprised by her name, but it also seemed reasonable.

As Tsunade's disciple, if he doesn't even have this much privilege, wouldn't it be a rather pathetic position for him to be Hokage?

However, Hiroji wasn't particularly concerned about Sakura Haruno, and it wasn't unreasonable for him to grant her Wood Release.

While it's a stretch to say she'd be a main force against Kaguya Otsutsuki, having her play a minor role is perfectly fine.

As for whether she can withstand it, that depends on her own will. It would be more perfect if a god came and changed her perception directly after the experiment ended.

Hiroji smiled slightly at the list and picked up the pen next to him. Haruno Sakura was extremely nervous when she saw this. Wouldn't it be too embarrassing if it was crossed out?

"Tell the Hokage that anyone not on the initial list should not be allowed in for the time being. How can we prepare for such a potentially life-threatening experiment by risking the lives of ninjas!"

Hongzhi tossed the scroll to Haruno Sakura, who nervously opened it and was shocked to see that Sarutobi Konohamaru's name at the top had been crossed out.

"Does he not meet the experimental requirements?"

Sakura Haruno breathed a sigh of relief and asked curiously. Of course, she knew Konohamaru's identity; he was the grandson of the Third Hokage!

It's fair to say that he will be the pillar of the Sarutobi clan in the future.

"I'm not sure. I haven't tested everyone's blood samples yet, but fifty people should be enough to start the experiment. Of course, if the Sarutobi clan is unwilling to accept the results, I can withdraw from this experiment."

Hongzhi smiled and spoke. Upon receiving this answer, Haruno Sakura's lips twitched. If the Sarutobi clan disagreed with this statement, they would become public enemies, since apart from these fifteen people, the rest were all ninjas from clans.

To put it another way, the time for all the major families to reap the benefits is fast approaching. If your Sarutobi clan were to directly force Hiroji to withdraw from the experiment...

That makes the problem very serious. Regardless of whether you are from the Third Hokage's family or not, Hiruzen Sarutobi is long dead, and no one is protecting you anymore!

Chapter 333 Illusion Control

"He really said that?!"

In the Hokage's office, Tsunade looked at Sakura Haruno in front of her and asked curiously, "When the head of the Sarutobi clan came looking for me, I felt that the situation was a bit complicated, but it's just adding a name, so there shouldn't be any reaction."

The final result was unbelievable. If Hongzhi had been removed from the experiment, who knows how many would have gone in and died.

Although, according to Sakura Haruno, there was nothing special about the experimental process, Hiroji personally prepared all the data for the nutrient pool. If any problems arose, it would be a fatal blow to the Dark Division.

The next round of experiments will involve twenty people, all of whom are from Konoha's new generation. They not only possess high potential but are also essentially the future pillars of their clans.

If something unexpected happens, the entire Hidden Leaf Village will be cut off, something the Sarutobi clan cannot afford.

"That's true. They seem completely unconcerned about offending the Sarutobi clan, and there's even a sense of anticipation..."

Sakura Haruno spoke calmly. She was somewhat taken aback when she heard Hiroji's words. Although offending the Sarutobi clan was not a big deal for him, she was still somewhat looking forward to seeing what would happen!

"really."

Tsunade shook her head helplessly. That guy had already completed one experiment, and the data could even be described as very good.

For him, this matter has been successfully resolved, and what follows is an endless repetition.

This might be a good thing for others, but for Hongzhi, it meant absolutely nothing. If the experiment hadn't had to continue, he probably would have run away long ago.

"I understand. I will handle this matter. Go and prepare for the experiment. I have high hopes for you."

Tsunade looked at Sakura Haruno and spoke calmly. She had previously thought that Sakura Haruno was a genius who came from commoners, but after investigating, Tsunade felt her head buzzing. If she traced it back, it turned out that she was also related to the Senju clan.

This made Tsunade numb, but it was fortunate that the Senju clan had been completely integrated into Konoha. If they were still existing as a clan, Konoha would have been in complete chaos.

After all, all the people who participated in the experiment had the blood of the Senju clan, although some of them only had a small portion of it.

However, having and not having are two different concepts. The only two people who do not have the bloodline of the Senju clan are Yamato of the Anbu and Karin of the Uzumaki clan. However, Yamato was injected with Hashirama cells by Orochimaru from a young age and was cultivated. Not only did he survive safely, but he even gained the ability of Wood Release.

While Karin may seem to have no connection with the Senju clan, it's important to remember that the Senju and Uzumaki clans intermarried. If a test were conducted, Karin might indeed have Senju blood.

However, that doesn't matter anymore. Konoha's strength is about to undergo an unprecedented qualitative change. Naruto Uzumaki, who was supposed to train with Jiraiya, should have improved the fastest, but now it seems that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will be the weakest when he returns.

The experiment began as scheduled three days later. Hiroji discovered that there were still ten people this time, but Sarutobi Konohamaru had been replaced by an ANBU member whose name appeared on the scroll, so Hiroji didn't say anything.

After instructing Sakura Haruno to inject Hashirama's stem cells and send them into the nutrient pool, Hiroji ultimately sent Sakura Haruno directly in as well.

The laboratory has been expanded, or rather, it's more like the adjacent abandoned building was cleaned up and equipped with experimental equipment.

Hongzhi did not react to this. Three days later, the experiment was a perfect success. The data showed that Haruno Sakura performed the best, which surprised Hongzhi, but it would not affect anything.

Three days later, ten people conducted a second experiment. Hongzhi randomly selected three people and caused them to fail in their experiments, while the remaining seven people successfully obtained incomplete Wood Release techniques.

When Sakura Haruno left the laboratory, her eyes were filled with determination. If her eyes hadn't temporarily transformed into the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan of Hiroji, it would have meant that a completely new chapter had begun in her life.

Unfortunately, she had already been controlled by Hongzhi's illusion magic. Although it wouldn't change the major environment, it successfully altered her perception.

Even if Hiroshi looks at her coldly, she will think that Hiroshi is actually encouraging her. In this case, Hiroshi can use this tool to leave the laboratory directly.

With a shadow clone and Sakura Haruno whose cognition has been altered, all the problems can be solved. As for repeated experiments, all that's needed is for Sakura Haruno to inject those people with Hashirama stem cells.

In the second type of stem cell, Hiroji had already mixed in some ineffective stem cells, which meant that the probability of failure always existed.

There's no need to worry about anything. As for this time, Hongzhi can experiment to see if his theory is correct, that is, whether energy cores with different rotation directions can be directly fused together.

If successful, the time required to awaken the Rinnegan will be directly reduced, and even the body will undergo special changes!

The data from the second experiment was very promising, so Tsunade immediately asked them to prepare for the third experiment. Sakura Haruno was still her assistant, but the person she assisted became a shadow clone.

This time, most of the subjects of the experiment were the twelve main characters. Sakura Haruno was still somewhat taken aback when she saw her companions being soaked in the nutrient pool.

Especially when he met Ino, but not all of the twelve Konoha 12 participated in such an experiment. For example, Hinata Hyuga was not on the list, and Hanabi Hyuga took her place.

This was requested by the Hyuga clan. Of course, apart from her, neither Kiba, Lee, nor even Tenten participated in this experiment.

As Sakura Haruno, under the command of her shadow clones, retrieved the ninjas from the nutrient pool, Hiroji slowly opened his eyes in Ryuchi Cave.

An attribute-free energy core has appeared in the lower dantian; the next step is to prepare for the final fusion experiment.

Hongzhi's idea was to move the Yang-attribute core in the middle dantian to the upper dantian, while simultaneously moving the attribute-less core in the lower dantian to the middle dantian.

When the Yin and Yang energy cores influence each other, the attributeless core in the middle dantian should have become a Yang attribute core, at which point it will directly supply Yang attribute energy to the Yang attribute core in the upper dantian.

In that case, the fusion between the two would not be altered by the lack of natural energy. This was Hongzhi's idea and the action he was prepared to take.

However, considering that this requires a lot of natural energy, Hongzhi plans to let Ryuchi Cave recover first, since it has just completed the condensation of the attribute-free energy core.

In the Hokage's office, Tsunade looked at the experimental data outside her window, feeling her head buzzing. Only half of the twenty people had mastered Wood Release.

Chapter 334 This requires the Hokage to verify it personally.

Moreover, the most crucial point is that none of those people obtained Wood Release, which is really strange. How could so many people fail to succeed?

Moreover, according to Sakura Haruno, the reason for their failure was completely different from the reason for their previous failures. Those people before would not have any reaction at all, but this group of people had an unusually painful expression, but in the end they gained nothing.

"What did Hongzhi say?"

Tsunade looked at Sakura Haruno curiously and asked, "This matter should be enough to pique that guy's interest a little. Maybe he's already figured out the specific reason."

"It should still be under research."

Sakura Haruno answered calmly, confirming that they had not obtained Wood Release. Senior Hiroji directly extracted their blood and began to study it. There shouldn't be any research results in such a short time.

"Go over there and wait for news."

Tsunade nodded and made arrangements immediately. This matter still needed an explanation, otherwise people would suspect there was something fishy going on, since most of the Anbu members had obtained Wood Release.

Inside the laboratory, Hongzhi, who had regained his memories of the Shadow Clone, quietly looked at the experimental equipment in front of him. It was quite interesting that none of the important figures who participated in the experiment this time had obtained Wood Release.

Hiroji picked up Hyuga Hanabi's blood sample and examined it carefully. After some experiments, Hiroji discovered the problem: the chakra that should have formed Wood Release had been completely annihilated by the Byakugan's chakra.

The Hyuga clan's bloodline comes from Hamura Otsutsuki, not Hagoromo Otsutsuki, the Sage of Six Paths. Although they are brothers, their bloodlines seem to be different.

The former's peak is the Tenseigan, while the latter's peak is the Rinnegan.

Hashirama's stem cells contain a small amount of Yang attribute energy, followed by the Water and Earth attributes that constitute Wood Release.

Furthermore, the dominant attribute is Yang, not Wood Release. Absorbing and fusing that portion of Yang attribute into the body can lead to an increase in physical attributes and chakra.

This is a normal reaction caused by injecting Hashirama cells, and Wood Release is just a byproduct, something I obtained incidentally.

If the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan is a manifestation of the Yin attribute energy of the Otsutsuki clan, then the Byakugan should correspond to the Yang attribute energy.