Minato had something on his mind, but none of it showed on his face. He remained calm as he spoke with Ningyuan.
The two of them discussed it and settled on a general research direction.
First, they could capture and interrogate Hozuki Clan ninja. That was the most efficient method, and Lightning Release happened to counter the Water Transformation Secret Technique.
Minato would handle that.
Second, they would conduct animal experiments. Minato spent plenty of time outside on missions or training in the Death Forest, so that would also be left to him.
As for what Ningyuan would do?
Naturally, he would draft the experimental plan and determine the research direction.
If this research could eventually be published as a paper, Ningyuan's name would undoubtedly be listed as the corresponding author, while Minato could take first authorship.
As for why Ningyuan had sought Minato out to research ninjutsu with him...
It was not because he particularly coveted a Lightning Transformation Secret Technique, but because he wanted to build a connection with Minato.
After all, he was the future Fourth Hokage!
And once they started doing research, they could gradually cultivate a scientific way of thinking through subtle influence.
Innovation and scientific thinking were naturally at odds with old fossils like Third and Danzo.
Though the Lightning Transformation Secret Technique really did look cool.
That evening, Ningyuan ate a meal Minato had only just started learning to cook.
A genius was a genius at everything. Minato had only just begun learning to cook, yet the food already tasted quite good.
Before leaving, Ningyuan did not forget to remind Minato to keep it secret.
By the time he returned home, it was already past eight in the evening.
The lights in the house were still on, and—
There were two unfamiliar Chakra