Uchiha's personal opinion

Standing atop the ironclad warship's command tower, overlooking the scene of the ninjas frolicking and playing around, Uchiha Tokumitsu's heart began to stir.

The first stop for the ironclad warships was the Land of Whirlpools.

Since these three warships belonged to the Shogunate's military establishment and had no connection with Konoha, and in order to maintain secrecy, and because the warships needed maintenance after several rounds of battles, Uchiha Tokumitsu did not intend to return to the eastern port of the Land of Fire by ship.

He also wanted to go to the Vortex Research Institute to see the results of his spending.

However, when Uchiha Tokumitsu arrived at the research institute's secret base and stared at the strange-looking, super-large machine in front of him, he was stunned.

The three-meter-tall steel machinery was covered with a haphazard array of pipes, resembling a server room that had been haphazardly spliced ​​together for ten years without any maintenance or upkeep, all while a generator was roaring nearby…

"This is... a cell centrifuge?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu asked several Uzumaki researchers with some hesitation.

Although Uchiha Tokumitsu's previous life did not involve a biology background that could be described as a dead end, how could this large machine in front of him possibly be related to a cell centrifuge?

With a machine this big, why bother refining cells? You could just use it to enrich uranium!

"Yes, Lord Deguang, this is our latest generation of cell centrifuge, which we have meticulously developed. It can separate specific cells from organisms with extremely low loss..."

The vortex researcher swiftly stepped forward and opened a rudder door.

"Simply place the person, uh, the item that needs to be refined into it, and after it's crushed, cell extraction can begin. The accompanying sealing array can also maintain the freshness of the cells during the extraction process through a magical technique..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu's eyelid twitched.

Crushing and extraction...

Such a description... doesn't sound like it's a very serious crime.

"Have you done the experiment?"

Although he still wasn't entirely satisfied, Uchiha Tokumitsu, thinking that he had already come all this way and spent the money, still asked, "How was the actual extraction result?"

"The extraction rate of ordinary biological cells can reach 50%, while the extraction efficiency of cells with special bloodlines is 30%..."

The researcher replied respectfully, "However, because live test subjects are relatively..., no experiments have been conducted on them."

"The equipment still needs miniaturization research, with the aim of controlling its height to within one meter..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu rubbed his temples, looking a bit of a headache. "Also, don't put electrical equipment next to the cell centrifuge..."

"Lord Deguang, due to limited funding, the research institute does not have an independent power supply system, so we have no choice but to resort to this measure..."

The researchers exchanged glances and replied with delight.

"I understand. I'll allocate the funds once you submit the report..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu sighed.

I don't know how these originally simple and honest researchers of the vortex became so cunning.

This tactic of feigning poverty and begging for funds is exactly the same as in my past life...

"And what about the analysis and synthesis of bloodline chakra?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu temporarily set aside this research project and asked about another core issue he was concerned about.

"Research into bloodline limits has made objective progress, but the bloodline elimination technique, which combines the three elemental chakra attributes, is still nowhere in sight..."

"This is a cautious answer from a vortex researcher."

"Why?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu gestured for everyone to follow, and they headed towards the archives room.

"We don't have a bloodline elimination chakra sample..."

The researcher from the vortex answered in a low voice.

Uchiha Tokumitsu sighed inwardly.

Although I didn't have high hopes, I still felt a little melancholy after hearing the result.

If it's just a bloodline limit, it's essentially just reinventing the wheel, and it's not very meaningful.

But this is an inevitable path in chakra research.

Just like a person needs to eat ten steamed buns to feel full, it doesn't mean that they can eat the tenth steamed bun directly and feel full.

But the tuition fee is really expensive...

As Uchiha Tokumitsu flipped through the research report, his heart was bleeding.

In less than a year, the money spent on the Vortex Research Institute was enough to build ten ironclad warships.

To be fair, the results of the Whirlpool Research Institute are quite good.

At least in theory, it was of some help to Uchiha Tokumitsu.

In the past, Uchiha Tokumitsu's training in ninjutsu, including the development of fire release, was essentially based on the replication and use of existing experience, at most making minor modifications at the application level.

However, some of the theories derived from the research report also allowed Uchiha Tokumitsu to open the door to a new world.

"Theoretically, any two types of chakra can form a new bloodline limit?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu pulled out a page from the research report and asked a question.

"Yes, Lord Deguang."

The vortex researcher was as obedient as a student defending their thesis.

"Even if the Water Release and Fire Release are mutually exclusive, if the two chakra nature transformations can be fused together, a new bloodline limit can be formed."

"That is, Boil Release—there are instances of this type."

"And what about you?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu raised an eyebrow: "Since your research on chakra fusion-type bloodline limits is so profound, why don't you possess the power of bloodline limits?"

"Lord Deguang, our chakra manipulation is far inferior to yours..."

One of the researchers at the vortex lab chuckled dryly in response.

"What if it's another organ-related bloodline limit? Like Kaguya's Shikotsumyaku, Hyuga's Byakugan, or Gekko's Transparent Escape, etc."

Uchiha Tokumitsu continued to ask.

As the saying goes, the rich rely on technology, while the poor rely on mutation.

As a member of a wealthy ninja clan who had nothing but his abilities and was so poor that all he had was money, Uchiha Tokumitsu naturally had no interest in trying any fancy tricks.

Even with the White Zetsu, whose entire body is a treasure trove, Uchiha Tokumitsu restrained the urge to directly transplant cells.

For the wealthy, the optimal solution is to wait until the principles and risks of new technologies are thoroughly understood before applying them to themselves.

"...After the three races were assimilated, the Kaguya members sent over were released by the researchers, and the sample size was too small, so there was not much progress."

The researcher from the vortex who answered at this moment seemed a little nervous.

"Tell me the research findings."

Uchiha Tokumitsu remained noncommittal.

"We have a possible, premature, and unfounded inference..."

The researcher swallowed hard and said cautiously, "Perhaps this type of bloodline limit originated from the same lineage in ancient times, belonging to the category of bloodline elimination or higher powers, but they diverged during the bloodline inheritance process..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu was somewhat surprised.

Although the origins of the bloodline limits of the Uchiha, Hyuga, and even Senju and Uzumaki clans are hardly a secret to those who have been reborn with memories of their past lives, it is still quite remarkable that the Uzumaki researchers have been able to reach such a conclusion.

This is especially valuable among ninja clans where the theory of bloodline superiority is prevalent.

"very good!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu didn't hold back his praise, saying, "Boldly hypothesize and carefully verify—that's the proper attitude for doing research!"

"The fact that you've come to this conclusion shows that the initial investment was worthwhile!"

"Make several copies of the document; I need to take them with me."

After quickly skimming through the research report, Uchiha Tokumitsu prepared to get up and leave.

The research report I brought back was intended for my family.

This can be considered a small feedback after I poured a lot of money into the bottomless pit of the laboratory.

After all, even if the money is wasted, at least there will be some impact. It wouldn't be right for me to use so much money for research without any results to repay the family.

After Uchiha Tokumitsu's analysis, the report's contents were indeed very reliable, and at least for ordinary Uchiha Jonin, it had a very good guiding role.

Furthermore, feedback from the clan members regarding the research report can better drive the progress of chakra research.

Moreover, the Uchiha clan's secret chamber contains a tampered stone tablet, which can be used to take back the information, cut out the beginning and end, and make up a story.

"As ordered!"

The vortex researcher breathed a sigh of relief.

This indicates that at least the preliminary research results were satisfactory.

"And also... are you interested in Jinchūriki?"

Uchiha Tokumitsu stroked his chin and asked quietly.

After the Land of Water made peace, Uchiha Tokumitsu released all the prisoners from Kirigakure, except for the captured Three-Tails Jinchuriki, Yagura Karatachi.

For some reason, Kirigakure has never brought up the matter of demanding the precious Jinchūriki.

Therefore, Uchiha Tokumitsu pretended not to know and took Yagura Karatachi, who was tightly bound by the sealing technique, back to the Land of Whirlpools.

They didn't kill him immediately back then, but now he's become a hot potato. However, since killing him is not an option and letting him go is not an option either, they might as well throw him into the laboratory as a "researcher" and see if they can stumble upon some secrets of tailed beast chakra by sheer luck.

"If possible, that would be even better!"

Several researchers from the vortex were pleasantly surprised.

As a key project personally overseen by Uchiha Tokumitsu, the Uzumaki Research Institute has always had ample funding. Except for some truly outrageous research projects, Uchiha Tokumitsu has been generous with his money and provided substantial support.

The most troublesome thing is the experimental materials.

If we had a Jinchuriki as a research subject, the Uzumaki Research Institute could start many new research projects and apply for more funding...

Let's build another specialized laboratory!

After thinking for a moment, Uchiha Tokumitsu gave the highest instruction: "The most important research project is how to cut and extract a portion of the Tailed Beast's chakra without endangering the Jinchuriki's life."