Cross-Boundary Research Initiated

The atmosphere in the office solidified with a subtle tension.

After several rounds of verbal sparring, probing, and maneuvering:

"Colonel, I think we can cooperate.

Osborn Group has always held a keen interest in the unknown field of genetics."

Finally, Harry extended his hand.

"Very well, Mr. Osborn. I need your technology to decipher the secrets of these... 'aberrations.'

And then, resolve this threat at its root.

As agreed, I will provide all the mutant DNA samples I have collected over the years..."

Stryker gripped Harry's hand tightly, gritting his teeth as he spoke.

Although the kid across from him was young, he was certainly a master at bargaining.

But there was no other way; after all, the technology capable of targeted gene editing was currently only in this kid's hands...

"Deal."

Harry nodded with a smile.

Eliminate? No, it was to decipher and control...

After seeing Stryker off, Harry stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the bustling city of New York.

The DNA sample bank provided by Stryker was of immeasurable value.

However, to decipher these [X-Gene]s that contained extraordinary power, Osborn's technology alone was not enough.

But fortunately... he had resources from two other worlds he could utilize...

The mutant gene map of the Marvel World.

The biological computer principles of the EVA world.

The genetic modification technology of the Kryonaut world.

Knowledge from different worlds began to converge...

Relying on the resources and experimental equipment of the Cronos Organization, Makishima Gaku began to analyze the mutant gene map, and soon achieved some preliminary results.

For example, during the process of reverse-engineering the genes of the Alpha-level mutant Black King Sebastian Shaw, he discovered a cellular structure that greatly increased the energy capacity limit of the Zoanthropes.

Relying on these results, he gained initial recognition and a greater allocation of resources within the Cronos Organization.

He then used these resources to continue verifying and perfecting the theories from the other two worlds.

New insights and breakthroughs were synchronized to the shared space, which in turn propelled the research of Harry and Zhang Qi.

Borrowing the top-tier resources and knowledge of villainous organizations from different worlds, their theoretical framework was being constructed and perfected at an unprecedented speed.

Watching Harry, Zhang Qi, and Makishima Gaku discussing heatedly, with various advanced theories and technical terms popping up constantly.

Orochimaru, Zhuge Qing, and Reed Hayrick could only watch from the sidelines in silence.

It wasn't that they didn't want to participate, but they truly couldn't get a word in!

Their worlds either lacked the support of super-organisms like Apostles, Zoalords, or mutants, and thus had no soil for developing biotechnology (like the world of Under One Person), or their technology trees had developed in different directions (like the Assassin's Creed world), or they possessed the foundation for biological research but lacked systematic theoretical knowledge and high-tech research equipment (the Naruto world).

This feeling was like three failing students watching three top scholars discuss Olympiad problems; they were itching to join in, but couldn't.

"Tsk, biological computers... gene editing... it's truly enviable."

Zhuge Qing muttered to himself; his world had no super-organisms, and biotechnology couldn't develop there.

Reed Hayrick felt even more helpless; he was still being treated as a lab rat by Abstergo Industries, only being studied, with no qualifications to conduct research himself.

Naruto world, Konoha.

The faint light of early morning shone through the window, illuminating the somewhat crude laboratory.

Orochimaru sat up from the experimental table, rubbing his throbbing temples.

He looked around at the research equipment he had cobbled together, then compared it to the vast resources and cutting-edge equipment that Harry and the others could command, involving entire groups and organizations...

The gap between people is sometimes even greater than the gap between humans and dogs.

However, a subtle curve appeared at the corner of Orochimaru's mouth.

But this world also had advantages that other worlds could not compare to.

That is... Chakra!

This mysterious energy system contained infinite possibilities.

He pulled two dark brown pills from his Ninja Tool Pouch, tossed them into his mouth, crunched them up, and swallowed.

[Improved Military Ration Pill], the effect was outstanding, capable of rapidly restoring physical strength and chakra; it was one of his recent small achievements.

Ever since he established this laboratory and recruited Tsunade and Hiruko to form a "study group," more than half a year had passed just like that.

Hiruko had good talent, but still lacked systematic biological knowledge and was currently working hard to learn.

Tsunade was indeed gifted and came from a prestigious background; with his assistance, she had already successfully developed two highly practical medical ninjutsu, leaving the village's medical ninja in awe.

As for himself, after establishing his laboratory, he focused on improving "practical" trinkets like Military Ration Pills and Explosive Tags.

There was no helping it; he had to produce some visible results first so that the old fogies in the village's upper echelons could see his value and tilt more resources his way.

After all, in this world, many precious things could not be bought with money alone.

Straightening his clothes, Orochimaru walked out of the laboratory.

On the way, he ran into Hiruko, who was carrying a large stack of documents.

"Lord... Orochimaru."

Upon seeing him, Hiruko immediately stopped and bowed respectfully.

As a result of this bow, the scrolls he was holding scattered all over the floor...

Seeing this, Orochimaru shook his head and helped Hiruko pick up the scrolls from the ground.

Ever since he had casually saved Hiruko half a year ago, the kid had become like this.

"Hmm, laying a solid foundation is important; don't be in a rush."

After tidying up the scrolls, Orochimaru nodded and offered a casual word of encouragement.

"Yes! Lord Orochimaru!"

Hiruko said with some excitement, and after speaking, he headed toward Konoha Hospital.

Watching Hiruko's retreating figure, Orochimaru said nothing more and walked straight toward Training Ground 3.

Before he even got close, he heard Tsunade's boisterous voice.

"Orochimaru! Come look at this! I discovered that there seems to be a threshold for chakra's stimulation of cellular activity..."

When Tsunade saw Orochimaru, her eyes lit up, and she rushed over excitedly, holding a scroll covered in scribbles.

Beside her, Jiraiya looked utterly hopeless, scratching his white hair; he couldn't understand a word his two teammates were saying, but it would be embarrassing to admit he didn't understand.

In the end, he could only nod occasionally and frown at other times, his facial expressions perfectly managed—his acting skills were at an award-winning level.

Watching Jiraiya's performance, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt his mouth twitch.

Even he, the Professor of Ninjutsu, found the things Orochimaru and Tsunade were discussing difficult to follow; it would be a miracle if that kid Jiraiya could understand any of it.

They were truly three headache-inducing brats.

Thinking of his three disciples, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a sense of emotion; there was no need to mention Tsunade and Orochimaru, and even Jiraiya had received guidance from the Toad Sage of Mount Myoboku.

To cultivate these three disciples well, the burden on his shoulders as a teacher was not light...

"Orochimaru."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath and cleared his throat.

Hearing the Third Hokage speak, the discussion came to an abrupt halt; both Orochimaru and Tsunade looked over, and Jiraiya immediately stood at attention.

"After discussion by the Council of Elders, your application... has been approved."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Orochimaru, his expression turning serious.

Orochimaru suddenly looked up, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes!

It was here!

The resource allocation he had been waiting for for over half a year had finally arrived!

"You may now consult the... Scroll of Sealing left behind by the Second Hokage."