What the Hell Are You Blushing For?

"Have you ever considered Human Experiment?"

The moment Kagura said that, Orochimaru's face suddenly turned deathly pale.

Well, his face had always been pale, but Kagura could still clearly see that it had gone several shades whiter.

As if Kagura had shattered some taboo in his heart, Orochimaru trembled involuntarily as he said:

"Y-you... do you know what you're saying?

Human Experiment is taboo throughout the entire Shinobi World."

Facing Orochimaru's questioning, Kagura merely shrugged and answered calmly:

"I know, but aren't plenty of people still doing similar things?

Neither of us can deny that."

Hearing this, Orochimaru fell silent as well, tacitly agreeing.

In truth, using human bodies to experiment with ninjutsu was not all that unusual in this world.

Transplanting eyes to gain Dōjutsu, sealing Tailed Beasts inside human bodies, making them into so-called Jinchuriki.

If one broadened their perspective, every nation was conducting Human Experiment openly or secretly.

Even Konohagakure, led by the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was no exception.

In the Original Plot, he shouted about how heartbroken he was by Orochimaru's cruelty while silently approving everything Danzo did.

Yamato, produced through research on Hashirama cells, and the many eyes Danzo collected after the Uchiha clan was exterminated.

Hadn't Hiruzen Sarutobi silently acknowledged all of that as well?

However, Kagura was not trying to lead Orochimaru down a dark path. He was trying to guide him toward the right one.

He continued:

"Of course, I'm not saying we should support capturing civilians for Human Experiment.

I think every study can be conducted in stages.

When the risks are greater in the early stages, we can experiment on lab mice or other animals and analyze the data we obtain.

After all, like humans, these creatures also possess Chakra.

Only after obtaining concrete data and reducing the risk of death should we begin considering human trials."

At that point, Kagura paused, seemingly organizing his thoughts before continuing:

"As for human trials, we can begin by choosing death-row prisoners.

Of course, we can adjust the intensity and keep the risks within a range where people will not easily die at the start.

Death-row prisoners are still human, after all. We cannot treat human lives like grass.

Then we can gradually increase the intensity and obtain the data we want.

Throughout this series of experiments, we need to carefully record comparisons and data, analyze the causes of every failure or success, and then conduct the next experiment.

After further testing and data analysis bring the risks down to a level we consider acceptable, we can recruit volunteers for trials.

In this era, I believe there will still be many volunteers willing to do it in pursuit of power."

After delivering that long speech in one breath, Kagura licked his lips and waited for Orochimaru's reaction.

As Kagura spoke, Orochimaru's eyes grew brighter and brighter, and an obvious flush of excitement appeared on his face.

He excitedly grabbed Kagura's hands and said with disbelief written all over his face:

"Kagura, you really are a Genius!

That's right, you're right. We can control the materials used in the early stages, then gradually develop toward human experiments with less harm.

Hmm, the experimental process may be somewhat slow, but if we can gain the village's support, that will also be a great help.

Tomorrow, I'll go see... no, I need to organize my thoughts first, then go..."

As his voice grew softer and softer, Orochimaru seemed to envision the future of his dreams, and the excited flush on his face became even more pronounced.

Seeing Orochimaru's reaction, Kagura nodded in satisfaction.

In truth, Kagura felt that Orochimaru's personality was no different from those researchers on Blue Star who devoted themselves to scientific research.

For people like that, the key was whether they could be guided onto the right path.

In fact, the reason Orochimaru had been self-centered and distrustful of his Teammates early on was simply because he did not want those around him to be hurt.

With such a nature, Kagura was confident he could set him on a relatively bright future.

However, a startled voice interrupted his thoughts just then.

"What are you two doing?"

The speaker was Tsunade, who had returned after finishing the line. She looked at the two of them in surprise, holding two drinks in her hands.

It seemed she had still bought one for Kagura in the end.

But at that moment, her gaze moved back and forth between Orochimaru and Kagura before finally settling on Orochimaru's hands gripping Kagura's.

Uh... Only then did Kagura come back to his senses and examine their posture.

Their hands were tightly clasped, while Orochimaru looked at him with a flushed face, constantly muttering something under his breath.

As Tsunade's face grew increasingly pale, Kagura finally realized that their current posture really did look rather questionable.

He hurriedly pulled his hand free and explained to Tsunade:

"Tsunade, it's not what you think..."

But Tsunade clearly had not heard him. She stared blankly at the two of them.

A sudden chill ran through her entire body. She looked at Kagura with disgust and said:

"So you like this kind of thing..."

No, what exactly had she misunderstood?

Big sis, that was Orochimaru. He was a man.

Wait, if it were Snake Aunt after she learned the Reincarnation Jutsu in the future, maybe it wouldn't be impossible...

Damn it, what the hell am I thinking?

Orochimaru, who had been lost in thought, finally came back to his senses. He looked at Tsunade, who had returned, and his face somehow turned even redder.

He suddenly stood up, bowed to Kagura, and said:

"Kagura-kun, I will always remember what you just told me.

Thank you!"

After saying that, he decisively turned and left without waiting for Kagura to respond.

Looking at the departing Orochimaru and Tsunade beside him, whose face was deathly pale, several black lines appeared on Kagura's forehead.

Why the hell are you thanking me?!

No, what the hell are you blushing for?

And why did you suddenly start using honorifics with me? What the hell did that misleading line mean?

What exactly did I say to you? At least explain it clearly right here!

Looking at Tsunade, whose eyes were already filling with tears, Kagura felt a massive headache coming on.

Just destroy the world already. Hurry up.

Fortunately, after Kagura explained things, Tsunade gradually understood what the two of them had been discussing.

Even so, a trace of suspicion remained hidden in the way Tsunade looked at Kagura.

Kagura rubbed his forehead with a wry smile and could only leave it alone for now.

Time did not bend to human will. Two Months had already passed since Hiruzen Sarutobi took office as Hokage.

A week after leaving the hospital, the bandages on Kagura's hand were removed.

Danzo's arrival did not seem to have changed Team 7's rhythm.

In fact, their daily lives had not changed at all.

To be fair, Danzo was indeed extremely responsible as a team leader.

As a strong Candidate for Third Hokage, Danzo truly had his own methods.

Coordinated team attack formations, tactics and Ninjutsu Application in different environments, how to find hiding places under varying conditions, and so on.

Danzo did not hold anything back. Instead, he taught everyone his experience without reservation.

During This Period, the four of them were like sponges, constantly absorbing that experience.

If not for the trace of vigilance in Danzo's eyes whenever he looked at him, Kagura might have almost believed that this old scheming bastard was a good person.

Kagura believed that the calmer Danzo appeared now, the more extraordinary the conspiracy he was planning behind the scenes would be.

But for Genin, the highest-level missions they could normally accept were C-rank missions.

Most of the time, they could only carry out D-rank missions.

So over these Two Months, they had basically remained active within the village.

However, during This Period, The Other Three had all undergone major changes.

Under Kagura's subtle hints, Orochimaru and Tsunade had finally encountered opportunities of their own.

Like Jiraiya, they had found the Blessed Lands behind their respective summons.

Recently, after completing missions, Tsunade would begin diligently studying Healing Jutsu.

To show off her progress in Healing Jutsu, she had even deliberately beaten Jiraiya senseless before using Healing Jutsu to heal him.

After going back and forth like that several times, Jiraiya had developed psychological trauma.

Whenever they disbanded, Jiraiya would flee from Tsunade as if running for his life, making her grit her teeth in anger.

As for Orochimaru...

In Jiraiya's words, this Guy was starting to feel more and more like a Snake...

Perhaps the Snake Sage's specialty was transformations related to taijutsu.

Orochimaru was now like the Protagonist of another Hot-blooded manga Kagura had read in his Previous Life. He could freely elongate any part of his body.

The first time Kagura saw Orochimaru use this skill, he belatedly realized that this was practically a divine skill from every man's dreams!

But when Tsunade saw Orochimaru stretch his head over from more than ten meters away, she Only Felt terrified...

After completing another simple D-rank mission, Kagura headed straight home after Danzo announced that they could disband on the spot.

Seeing this, Tsunade immediately followed him and said:

"Kagura, the three of us discussed it today and want to have a gathering at your house. Are you free?"

Turning back and seeing the expectant looks in his three Companions' eyes, Kagura Shook Head.

He refused in a somewhat heavy tone:

"Sorry, I have something to do today. I really can't get away.

Next time."

After saying that, he left without looking back.

He was not brushing them off. Kagura truly had something very important to do today.

Because today, he was going to attend a very important funeral.