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# Chapter 975: Announcing the Truth of Chakra Internally!
The timely arrival of Sakazuki and Kuzan, along with the participation of the First Main Combat Legion, stabilized the situation in the Ninja World.
This not only brought a sigh of relief to Rasa, Ōnoki, Jiraiya, and the other ninja, but also allowed the World Government's higher-ups to relax and turn more attention to other matters.
Meanwhile, Shiryu, who had been sent out beforehand by Sakazuki, joined the Sixth Main Battle Division under Vice Admiral Stainless. Together, they cleared out the commanders and their family members in the small countries surrounding the Land of Fire.
These areas were then handed over to the officials of the Otherworld Strategy Committee who arrived later. The latter selected willing members from the local renowned clans to assist them in managing the cities, villages, and towns of the entire region.
The entire process went smoother than expected, with the encountered resistance being negligible. The Land of Grass and the Land of Waterfalls, which were originally relatively stronger, were left completely defenseless after Black Zetsu and Shinno killed most of the ninja in their ninja villages.
This left only a portion of loyal samurai and ninja from the other small countries. Driven by fervor, they desperately attempted to resist the military might of the Sixth Main Battle Division and others, or tried every possible method to escape with the young sons entrusted to them by their masters.
However, their strength was simply too poor. Forget Jonin, there weren't even any stronger Chunin among them.
The troops under Stainless showed no mercy to these individuals. Most were shot dead with assault rifles, while the few attackers who got close were either cut down with a blade or killed with various martial arts.
Shiryu, however, did not rush to kill people this time. He restrained his killing desire well, only personally killing the lords of these small countries. If it were the old him, he would have likely drawn his blade and killed everyone in the entire palace.
Now, Shiryu had finally learned to control his killing desire.
At the same time.
Led by Commander Daichi Terumi, with Fuguki Suikazan as Deputy Commander, a force of nearly five thousand Hidden Mist ninja, including many clan ninja such as Fuka of the Ice Release, Ruri of the Crystal Release, and Taketori of the Shikotsumyaku, as well as four other 'Ninja Swordsmen', also arrived at the battlefield in the Land of Swamps the next morning.
However, upon arrival, they didn't know what to do.
Finally, Onigumo sent orders, requiring these ninja, who were skilled in Water Release, to guard the sea ports to the north and south to prevent any demon from bypassing them from these directions.
The Cloud Hidden ninja and samurai of the Land of Iron, who finally arrived after dealing with the White Zetsu Army, were also sent by Onigumo to the sea ports at both ends, essentially being used as Marines.
But honestly.
The ability of these ninja to fight on the sea surface, and even run up cliffs on foot, truly made the army officers envious. Some had even begun to consider whether they could study Chakra in the future.
Meanwhile.
The group, including Orochimaru, Masato Hyuga, Shikaku Nara, Minato Namikaze, and Kushina Uzumaki, who had transformed from 'Leaf Representative' to 'Ninja World Representative'.
After listening to Queen Otohime's speech in the 'Second Special Zone' (formerly known as the 'Foot Basin Rooster Island Country') of the 'Demon Slayer World', and increasing their recognition of the World Government by one level, they finally arrived at the Sea Star mainland after a period of travel fatigue.
Next, they would take an airship to Wano Island to visit the future territory environment of the major ninja clans, as well as important locations such as the Sea Ninja Village, Sword Crafting Hall, and Famous Sword Town.
The World Government intended to accelerate the speed of absorption of the Ninja World while simultaneously fighting the demons.
Of course, this was also somewhat related to the fact that the demons had not brought too much pressure so far.
However, a request from Orochimaru left the Otherworld Strategy Committee unsure of what to do. They could only report it to the Five Elders.
Orochimaru hoped to join the Academy of Science, preferably the Biochemical Science Academy. He didn't even conceal his target of pursuing eternal life.
For him, the environment of Wano Island held no interest whatsoever. He didn't even care about the Sea Ninja Village, an organization destined to become a colossus in the future.
Even though, as the Fourth Hokage, he would undoubtedly hold a high position within it.
As for exposing his pursuit of eternal life, Orochimaru had two main considerations.
Firstly, if the World Government currently had no means of eternal life or longevity. Then his research into eternal life would definitely pique the interest of those higher-ups. Because he believed no one could resist the temptation of longevity and eternal life.
Secondly, if the World Government currently had means of eternal life or longevity, then... wouldn't that be even better? He would only need to continuously increase his value, and one day he would be bestowed with longevity and eternal life!
However, Orochimaru's request was not made in front of everyone. Instead, he secretly contacted an accompanying official individually to reveal his idea.
This immediately aroused the curiosity of the 'Science Defense Warrior God', Saint Marcus Mars, who then delved into understanding Orochimaru's situation.
After learning more, he immediately discovered that Orochimaru was indeed a research-oriented talent. He not only knew a large amount of conventional ninjutsu, but he also basically knew all of Konoha's various forbidden techniques. Most crucially, his biochemical level was also quite good.
The reason for the evaluation of merely 'good' was mainly because Orochimaru currently lacked the research results of the 'Future'. Therefore, his main value was concentrated on the research of 'Hashirama Cells' and the 'Impure World Reincarnation Technique'.
Thus, Orochimaru was the first to leave the team, no longer continuing to Wano Island, but instead heading towards Impel Down, where the Biochemical Research Institute was located.
However, Orochimaru's mention of longevity and eternal life timely reminded the Five Elders and Im that several people in the military were already quite old.
Edward Newgate was fifty-five years old, Monkey D. Garp was fifty-nine years old, and Sengoku was sixty years old. Even for Sea Star people, sixty years old was a turning point, and their stamina would become increasingly weaker from then on.
Fortunately, the Biochemical Research Institute had already made some research progress on the cells of Muzan Kibutsuji and the Zero no Tsukaima World elf cells.
Although still far from immortality, Director Fritz expressed considerable confidence in extending lifespan and restoring youth.
However, the 'Hashirama Cells' and living White Zetsu recently received from the Ninja World had aroused strong interest among many researchers.
The powerful life force contained within the cells of both, and the characteristic of being able to grow trees, made Caesar, Queen, and Zhuang Wei exclaim in amazement.
Even Muzan Kibutsuji proposed trying a piece, perhaps to subsequently master the strength of Chakra and Wood Release?
It was under these circumstances that Orochimaru's arrival was welcomed by everyone at the Biochemical Research Institute. After all, he could explain various problems in this area in depth.
Of course, Orochimaru could also learn more knowledge and see more strange materials here. This made him feel completely at home, as if he were living in the paradise he had always dreamed of.
In just one or two days, Orochimaru put the matters of Konoha, and even the Ninja World, behind him.
Fourth Hokage? What was that? He only knew that he was now an intermediate researcher at the Biochemical Research Institute!
Next, he would rise step by step to senior researcher, doctor... and finally become the dean, constantly exposed to the World Government's highest scientific research secret!
However, when a document titled "The Origin, Nature, and Relationship of Chakra with the Otsutsuki" appeared before the Five Elders, Command Department, Academy of Science, and other major higher-ups.
The World Government's attitude towards Chakra underwent a complete change, and even Muzan Kibutsuji directly dismissed the thought of possessing Chakra...
Only Orochimaru was left speechless.
Im, far away in the Imperial Arms World, looked at the text content he had personally written in the holographic virtual image and sighed with emotion:
"This Chakra is useful, but the hidden danger within it is too great. Before this problem is solved, the higher-ups should try their best to keep their distance..."
Thank you very much to Master Rotov Cocktail for the 4000 Qidian Coin tip! *Bow* Thank you for your support and encouragement!
(End of this chapter)
The timely arrival of Sakazuki and Kuzan, along with the participation of the First Main Combat Legion, stabilized the situation in the Ninja World.
This not only brought a sigh of relief to Rasa, Ōnoki, Jiraiya, and the other ninja, but also allowed the World Government's higher-ups to relax and turn more attention to other matters.
Meanwhile, Shiryu, who had been sent out beforehand by Sakazuki, joined the Sixth Main Battle Division under Vice Admiral Stainless. Together, they cleared out the commanders and their family members in the small countries surrounding the Land of Fire.
These areas were then handed over to the officials of the Otherworld Strategy Committee who arrived later. The latter selected willing members from the local renowned clans to assist them in managing the cities, villages, and towns of the entire region.
The entire process went smoother than expected, with the encountered resistance being negligible. The Land of Grass and the Land of Waterfalls, which were originally relatively stronger, were left completely defenseless after Black Zetsu and Shinno killed most of the ninja in their ninja villages.
This left only a portion of loyal samurai and ninja from the other small countries. Driven by fervor, they desperately attempted to resist the military might of the Sixth Main Battle Division and others, or tried every possible method to escape with the young sons entrusted to them by their masters.
However, their strength was simply too poor. Forget Jonin, there weren't even any stronger Chunin among them.
The troops under Stainless showed no mercy to these individuals. Most were shot dead with assault rifles, while the few attackers who got close were either cut down with a blade or killed with various martial arts.
Shiryu, however, did not rush to kill people this time. He restrained his killing desire well, only personally killing the lords of these small countries. If it were the old him, he would have likely drawn his blade and killed everyone in the entire palace.
Now, Shiryu had finally learned to control his killing desire.
At the same time.
Led by Commander Daichi Terumi, with Fuguki Suikazan as Deputy Commander, a force of nearly five thousand Hidden Mist ninja, including many clan ninja such as Fuka of the Ice Release, Ruri of the Crystal Release, and Taketori of the Shikotsumyaku, as well as four other 'Ninja Swordsmen', also arrived at the battlefield in the Land of Swamps the next morning.
However, upon arrival, they didn't know what to do.
Finally, Onigumo sent orders, requiring these ninja, who were skilled in Water Release, to guard the sea ports to the north and south to prevent any demon from bypassing them from these directions.
The Cloud Hidden ninja and samurai of the Land of Iron, who finally arrived after dealing with the White Zetsu Army, were also sent by Onigumo to the sea ports at both ends, essentially being used as Marines.
But honestly.
The ability of these ninja to fight on the sea surface, and even run up cliffs on foot, truly made the army officers envious. Some had even begun to consider whether they could study Chakra in the future.
Meanwhile.
The group, including Orochimaru, Masato Hyuga, Shikaku Nara, Minato Namikaze, and Kushina Uzumaki, who had transformed from 'Leaf Representative' to 'Ninja World Representative'.
After listening to Queen Otohime's speech in the 'Second Special Zone' (formerly known as the 'Foot Basin Rooster Island Country') of the 'Demon Slayer World', and increasing their recognition of the World Government by one level, they finally arrived at the Sea Star mainland after a period of travel fatigue.
Next, they would take an airship to Wano Island to visit the future territory environment of the major ninja clans, as well as important locations such as the Sea Ninja Village, Sword Crafting Hall, and Famous Sword Town.
The World Government intended to accelerate the speed of absorption of the Ninja World while simultaneously fighting the demons.
Of course, this was also somewhat related to the fact that the demons had not brought too much pressure so far.
However, a request from Orochimaru left the Otherworld Strategy Committee unsure of what to do. They could only report it to the Five Elders.
Orochimaru hoped to join the Academy of Science, preferably the Biochemical Science Academy. He didn't even conceal his target of pursuing eternal life.
For him, the environment of Wano Island held no interest whatsoever. He didn't even care about the Sea Ninja Village, an organization destined to become a colossus in the future.
Even though, as the Fourth Hokage, he would undoubtedly hold a high position within it.
As for exposing his pursuit of eternal life, Orochimaru had two main considerations.
Firstly, if the World Government currently had no means of eternal life or longevity. Then his research into eternal life would definitely pique the interest of those higher-ups. Because he believed no one could resist the temptation of longevity and eternal life.
Secondly, if the World Government currently had means of eternal life or longevity, then... wouldn't that be even better? He would only need to continuously increase his value, and one day he would be bestowed with longevity and eternal life!
However, Orochimaru's request was not made in front of everyone. Instead, he secretly contacted an accompanying official individually to reveal his idea.
This immediately aroused the curiosity of the 'Science Defense Warrior God', Saint Marcus Mars, who then delved into understanding Orochimaru's situation.
After learning more, he immediately discovered that Orochimaru was indeed a research-oriented talent. He not only knew a large amount of conventional ninjutsu, but he also basically knew all of Konoha's various forbidden techniques. Most crucially, his biochemical level was also quite good.
The reason for the evaluation of merely 'good' was mainly because Orochimaru currently lacked the research results of the 'Future'. Therefore, his main value was concentrated on the research of 'Hashirama Cells' and the 'Impure World Reincarnation Technique'.
Thus, Orochimaru was the first to leave the team, no longer continuing to Wano Island, but instead heading towards Impel Down, where the Biochemical Research Institute was located.
However, Orochimaru's mention of longevity and eternal life timely reminded the Five Elders and Im that several people in the military were already quite old.
Edward Newgate was fifty-five years old, Monkey D. Garp was fifty-nine years old, and Sengoku was sixty years old. Even for Sea Star people, sixty years old was a turning point, and their stamina would become increasingly weaker from then on.
Fortunately, the Biochemical Research Institute had already made some research progress on the cells of Muzan Kibutsuji and the Zero no Tsukaima World elf cells.
Although still far from immortality, Director Fritz expressed considerable confidence in extending lifespan and restoring youth.
However, the 'Hashirama Cells' and living White Zetsu recently received from the Ninja World had aroused strong interest among many researchers.
The powerful life force contained within the cells of both, and the characteristic of being able to grow trees, made Caesar, Queen, and Zhuang Wei exclaim in amazement.
Even Muzan Kibutsuji proposed trying a piece, perhaps to subsequently master the strength of Chakra and Wood Release?
It was under these circumstances that Orochimaru's arrival was welcomed by everyone at the Biochemical Research Institute. After all, he could explain various problems in this area in depth.
Of course, Orochimaru could also learn more knowledge and see more strange materials here. This made him feel completely at home, as if he were living in the paradise he had always dreamed of.
In just one or two days, Orochimaru put the matters of Konoha, and even the Ninja World, behind him.
Fourth Hokage? What was that? He only knew that he was now an intermediate researcher at the Biochemical Research Institute!
Next, he would rise step by step to senior researcher, doctor... and finally become the dean, constantly exposed to the World Government's highest scientific research secret!
However, when a document titled "The Origin, Nature, and Relationship of Chakra with the Otsutsuki" appeared before the Five Elders, Command Department, Academy of Science, and other major higher-ups.
The World Government's attitude towards Chakra underwent a complete change, and even Muzan Kibutsuji directly dismissed the thought of possessing Chakra...
Only Orochimaru was left speechless.
Im, far away in the Imperial Arms World, looked at the text content he had personally written in the holographic virtual image and sighed with emotion:
"This Chakra is useful, but the hidden danger within it is too great. Before this problem is solved, the higher-ups should try their best to keep their distance..."
Thank you very much to Master Rotov Cocktail for the 4000 Qidian Coin tip! *Bow* Thank you for your support and encouragement!
(End of this chapter)
