"Make Izuna Uchiha your subordinate?"
Tobirama, you really are...
Uchiha Nan's lips twitched when he heard Tobirama Senju's request; he hadn't expected Tobirama Senju to have such an idea.
So many years have passed, and he still can't forget his mortal enemy Izuna Uchiha. He's just like Hashirama Senju!
"You agree?"
Tobirama Senju's face lit up with delight; he had had this idea for a long time!
This inherently evil Uchiha brat in front of him didn't take him seriously at all.
They treat me like a beast of burden all day long, yet I have absolutely no way to control it.
Once I resurrect Izuna Uchiha using the Impure World Reincarnation, and Uchiha Nan oppresses me in the future, I will oppress Izuna Uchiha in return, venting all the anger I received from Uchiha Nan on Izuna Uchiha.
I want Izuna Uchiha to fetch me water, massage my legs, do my laundry, and rub my back!!
That feeling, just thinking about it makes me feel so good!!!
Tobirama Senju imagined Izuna Uchiha serving him with an expression of resentment and disgust.
Even if you're unwilling, you still have to obey your orders!
Thinking of this, Tobirama Senju couldn't help but let out a soft hum.
"Hey, Tobirama, what kind of bizarre scenes are you imagining? Why did your expression suddenly become so lewd?"
Uchiha Nan felt a chill run down his Tobirama Senju Senju's lips curl into a smile and he lost in his daydream. He quickly interrupted Tobirama Senju's reverie.
This inherently evil white-haired old devil is definitely imagining some strange things!
"Cough cough cough, I wasn't thinking about anything."
" Uchiha Nan, is this settled?"
Tobirama Senju's tone was somewhat impatient; he couldn't wait to see Izuna Uchiha's expression after he Impure World Reincarnation.
That would be really interesting!
" Tobirama, as you know, I am a member of the Uchiha, and the current Clan Head of the Uchiha. Izuna Uchiha is a senior member of the Uchiha!"
"He braved wind and rain for his family, and later even encountered backstabbing from villains... Anyway, although I never met Izuna Uchiha, I've always held him in high esteem."
"No matter what, Izuna Uchiha was my dearest friend, my brother!"
Uchiha Nan spoke with heartfelt sincerity, but Tobirama Senju merely snorted coldly.
Others might not understand Uchiha Nan, but how could he not understand this Uchiha Nan bastard?
Uchiha Nan had never even met Izuna Uchiha, so what feelings could he possibly have for her? Now she's spouting all this nonsense; she's definitely trying to squeeze some benefits out of me.
You have to pay extra!!
As long as there's enough profit, there's nothing Uchiha Nan wouldn't dare to do. What's a mere Izuna Uchiha compared to that?
"Those two humanoid creatures you sent, are they called White Zetsu? Through my recent research, I've obtained some interesting results."
Tobirama Senju decided to offer something substantial in exchange for the chance to Impure World Reincarnation Izuna Uchiha Nan using the Impure Izuna Uchiha.
"Oh, could you elaborate?"
Uchiha Nan became interested; he hadn't expected to gain anything unexpected from this trip to the underground laboratory.
"According to my research, those White Zetsu were once human, but were transformed into their current state using a peculiar method."
After listening, Uchiha Nan picked at his ear, showing no surprise whatsoever. He already knew this information.
Humans were hung on the God Tree, then succumbed to Sweet dreams, their bodies gradually transformed by the God Tree, eventually becoming White Zetsu.
"Anything else?"
"I already knew about these things."
"What's the rush? Let me finish!"
" White Zetsu cells are similar to my brother's cells; both have extremely vigorous vitality. However, White Zetsu cells are much less invasive than my brother's cells. White Zetsu Cells can even neutralize my brother's invasiveness."
"But that's not the most crucial point. White Zetsu Cells have exceptionally strong functionality!"
"In the past, the price of preparing a single Hashirama Cells solution was extremely high. Although your Uchiha's cells can resist the corrosive properties of Hashirama Cells, the collision between the two types of cells produces a very strong irritation, much like the past relationship between the Uchiha and Senju Clan —they were like fire and water, requiring expensive auxiliary drugs to harmonize the conflict."
"However, now that we have White Zetsu Cells, there might be a chance to mass-produce Hashirama Cells solution. It just won't be as effective as the current version of Hashirama Cells solution, but its effects will still be powerful, greatly enhancing a ninja's potential, especially their Chakra and regeneration abilities."
Tobirama Senju shared his latest discovery, which caught Uchiha Nan's eye.
"Wouldn't this raise the minimum standard for Konoha Ninja, increase their Konoha Ninja, and even turn ordinary people without the talent to become ninjas into ninjas?"
Uchiha Nan's tone was filled with excitement. In this Ninja world, the number of ninjas was extremely small compared to the total number of humans.
The situation is somewhat similar to that of the extraordinary individuals in "Under One Person".
However, the difference in strength between the two world's top experts is enormous. Superhumans cannot rule the world, but ninjas can. Top ninjas can summon meteorites with one hand and even split the moon in two with a single blow.
"That's the theory. But I should remind you that the degraded mass-produced version of Hashirama Cells solution can't cause a complete metamorphosis. It can only allow ordinary people to extract Chakra and become ordinary Genin."
In the best-case scenario, through continuous training and development, reaching the Chunin would be quite an achievement.
Seeing the excited Uchiha Nan Tobirama Senju added a patch, realizing he couldn't mass-produce high-end Jonin combat power.
Every Jonin in Konoha is extremely valuable. They possess exceptional talent, undergo rigorous training, and even experience life-or-death battles to grow into a qualified Jonin.
Now, without giving Uchiha Nan a heads-up beforehand, we're creating unnecessary expectations for Uchiha Nan.
Uchiha Nan will definitely turn against me then.
Perhaps Uchiha Nan will allow that inherently evil Izuna Uchiha to ride roughshod over him.
That was hell!
The fact that there was an Uchiha who was riding roughshod over him was already the limit of Tobirama Senju's tolerance.
Tobirama Senju did not want to push his limits yet.
"That's enough!"
" Genin and ordinary people are practically two different species. Their work efficiency is worlds apart. The Konoha factory's best teams and best workers are all ninjas."
"By then, Konoha's factories will be full of ninjas, so I'll have to stand up and exploit them. Cough cough cough... make them work even harder for Konoha!"
"Even in a war of attrition between ninja villages, we can easily mass-produce Genin cannon fodder. Of course, I would never do something so inhumane."
"Killing a Genin only takes one Shuriken, but training a Genin from birth to adulthood takes more than ten years. Let them shine in the factory for decades!"
"Take advantage of your youth and start earning money for retirement so you can enjoy life when you retire!"
" Konoha's hospitals need to generate revenue, this is really... this is awesome!"
Uchiha Nan considered himself to be very kind-hearted. He always held life in awe, and although he possessed the forbidden technique Impure World Reincarnation, he rarely used it.
After all, the Pure Land is watched over by the Sage of Sage of Six Paths. Once Pandora's box is opened, coupled with the beast that is capital, it will definitely be abused without restraint. At that time, one's own fate will be unspeakable.
Beast!
Seeing Uchiha Nan's compassionate expression, Tobirama Senju cursed Tobirama Senju.
That bastard is as heartless as ever!
" Tobirama, how long will it take to develop this version of Hashirama Cells solution? We need to hurry! For the prosperity of Konoha, I want more ordinary people to become ninjas and enjoy the blessings of Konoha!"
"It could take a year and a half to three to five years, as you know. It took me a year to study Hashirama Cells solutions, and that was based on previous experiments."
Although some progress has been made, the research difficulties have not lessened much, and scientific research requires inspiration.
Forget it, you wouldn't understand even if I told you.
Tobirama Senju's tone was full of superiority, looking down on Uchiha Nan from the high ground of intelligence. No matter how eloquent Uchiha Nan was, he could not refute him.
Damn, you really managed to pull it off.
Looking at the smug Tobirama Senju, Uchiha Nan felt a little resentful, but he didn't show any displeasure. That was the source of Tobirama Senju's arrogance!
We must respect scientific research talent and technology.
"What if we add Orochimaru?"
" Orochimaru's talent and ability are no less than yours. If the two of you do research together, it should speed things up, right?"
"Um?"
Orochimaru?
A flawless version after checking every single one!
"Didn't you always forbid Orochimaru from participating in human experiments? Why have you changed your mind now?"
Tobirama Senju was somewhat puzzled. From the moment Uchiha Nan introduced Orochimaru to his sect, he had repeatedly warned him—never to let Orochimaru come into contact with human experiments.
"In the past, I was afraid that he would go astray and even modify his own body because he was young and exposed to human experimentation too early.
You know how he was when he first started doing scientific research; he was practically obsessed.
"Now I think it's time. Besides, I don't believe you didn't secretly let Orochimaru conduct human experiments behind my back. I just think you've kept quiet about it. You don't really think I don't know, do you?"
" Orochimaru and my relationship? Hmph, even if you're his teacher, it doesn't matter. After all, I'm his mentor, his superior, and the Hokage of Konoha."
Uchiha Nan had a smug expression, his tone tinged with arrogance. "Your Disciple Orochimaru has always been very close to me, even closer than you, his master."
"Asshole!!"
Tobirama Senju's face turned ashen; he had been keeping a ghost in his house without even knowing it!
" Uchiha Nan, don't be so smug. Orochimaru is a promising talent, but because of your nagging, I haven't let him get involved in real scientific research. Those worthless ninja tools you value are nothing but trivial matters!"
"I want to take Orochimaru into contact with real scientific research, human experimentation, forbidden techniques research, and even the mysteries of the soul!"
"When Orochimaru first entered the field of scientific research, his perspective was limited. He saw me as a frog in a well looking up at the moon. But once he got involved in real scientific research, he saw me as a mayfly seeing the blue sky!"
Tobirama Senju snorted coldly. " Orochimaru will see me like a god once he witnesses true scientific research. What is Uchiha Nan anyway?"
He's just a born evil Uchiha brat!
You're amazing!
"What about the research progress? Can it be accelerated?"
Uchiha Nan waved his hand, appearing indifferent.
His only concern now is when the degraded mass-production version of the Hashirama Cells solution will be ready.
This greatly displeased Tobirama Senju, who felt that his retaliation was like punching cotton.
"It could take a year and a half, or as long as three to five years."
Tobirama Senju repeated what he had just said.
" Orochimaru was completely useless? I don't believe it!"
I'm not satisfied with this time; you must give me a new number.
Uchiha Nan realized that Tobirama Senju wanted to negotiate, but he wasn't going to let him get away with it. He figured that if he gave this inherently evil Senju devil a taste of his own medicine, he could get away with anything.
Taking advantage of someone's face is his passive skill.
" Orochimaru's current skill level is at best suited to be my assistant; I'll have to overcome the most significant research challenges!"
"You know, inspiration is extremely important in scientific research. If I ever get a flash of inspiration, I might be able to shorten the research time to a little over a year, or even less."
Tobirama Senju was implying that he needed Izuna Uchiha to be his servant and a source of inspiration for his research.
"Tell me, how did you manage to have such a burst of scientific inspiration?"
Uchiha Nan sat back down on the sofa, crossed his legs, and looked at Tobirama Senju.
"For example, making Izuna Uchiha my subordinate."
Tobirama Senju once again expressed his wish.
"Hmph, hmph"
Uchiha Nan snorted coldly. This inherently evil white-haired old devil was indeed still up to his old tricks. He resurrected Izuna Uchiha with the Impure World Impure World Reincarnation, so he must have extremely filthy and vile thoughts in his heart.
Tobirama, do you know who Izuna Uchiha's older brother is?
" Madara Uchiha."
"Do you know where Madara Uchiha is right now?"
"He's in Konoha! Do you want Madara Uchiha to blow Konoha to smithereens?"
"Once Izuna Uchiha escapes this laboratory, he will let Madara Uchiha know that Konoha is toying with the soul of his beloved younger brother."
"I'm sure Madara Uchiha will reduce Konoha to ruins!"
Uchiha Nan roared and berated Tobirama Senju.
What are you afraid of?
"This laboratory is riddled with layers upon layers of Sealing Jutsu you've placed; even I can't escape!"
"Besides, we can just use any ordinary person as a sacrifice to resurrect Izuna Uchiha using the Impure World Reincarnation Impure World Reincarnation. He can't even unleash one percent of his full power. I'll send three clones to keep a close watch on him!"
"There is absolutely no way Izuna Uchiha could have escaped!"
Tobirama Senju stubbornly argued with Uchiha Nan, refusing to believe that Izuna Uchiha, in his Impure World Reincarnation state, could escape the heavily sealed laboratory right under his nose.
"It seems you've considered everything very thoroughly!"
Uchiha Nan said with a half-smile.
"So you're agreeing?"
Tobirama Senju's expression showed surprise.