"In Konoha, every piece of technology you see was created by Amado. He is also my younger brother."
Good heavens! That was a lot to take in, and Orochimaru did not react for a moment.
That scruffy middle-aged man with an unkempt beard and a bird's nest of hair was the inventor behind all of Konoha's technology?
That was rather hard to accept.
Minato Namikaze was equally astonished. He had assumed Amado was just an ordinary ninja. After all, he looked so disheveled and unremarkable.
Reality had truly slapped him in the face.
"Hello. Although I know of you two, this is our first meeting. I am Amado of the Sanzu River. If you have any matters concerning scientific research, feel free to discuss them with me."
Because Torikaze had established the Technology Department in recent years, Amado had gradually begun referring to his inventions as scientific research.
It certainly sounded more impressive that way.
Many ninjas talented in scientific research had also emerged within Konoha.
This had greatly increased the Technology Department's personnel, and Amado was no longer a commander without troops.
"Hello, Lord Amado! I am Minato Namikaze. Please guide me."
"Orochimaru. I hope to have the opportunity to discuss science with you."
Amado nodded. As expected, Orochimaru from another world also liked science.
"Of course. We can chat together this afternoon."
Orochimaru was naturally delighted to receive that response.
After all, his greatest purpose in coming to Konoha was to learn new scientific knowledge.
To enrich himself and achieve immortality more quickly.
He had finally taken the first step.
Still, Orochimaru found it difficult to reconcile the man before him, who was somewhat sloppy in appearance, with the person who had created all of Konoha's technology.
The contrast was simply too great.
The group chatted for a