"If you want to talk with them, I can take you there. Hiruko's current research is focused on allowing ordinary ninja to possess Kekkei Genkai as well."
Orochimaru could not help speaking up. "What a coincidence. The Hiruko I know is researching the same thing."
Truly, the same person could have completely different fates. One had become a Rogue Ninja, while the other had risen into the management of the Technology Department.
Their statuses could not have been further apart.
The former had to fight for every resource himself, while the latter could enjoy the village's financial backing.
Even Orochimaru felt somewhat envious. With the village's support, his research would have progressed much faster.
Unfortunately, let alone the village, even Shimura Danzō was close to withdrawing his support.
"Is that so? What a coincidence indeed. But I haven't found any trace of him in your village."
Orochimaru smiled helplessly. "My shishou was strongly opposed to research into the life sciences, while Hiruko was obsessed with Kekkei Genkai. So he defected from the village."
Torikaze also revealed a regretful expression. "I see. I had been thinking of introducing the two of them, to see whether they could accelerate each other's research. I suppose we should forget it now."
"Why don't you stay here and look around with Amado? Exchange some scientific insights. You can return together afterward."
Torikaze did not intend to remain here any longer. He was not particularly concerned with matters of science; all he cared about were the results.
As for the scientific process, he had no interest in understanding it.
After all, it was not his area of expertise.
Orochimaru naturally understood Torikaze's meaning and immediately said, "Very well, Lord Torikaze. Please attend to your own matters. I'll discuss scientific matters with Lord Amado."
Torikaze nodded. As