Half White Zetsu, Strength of a Hundred Technique!

"That's right, that's what I think too."

Orochimaru looked at Kyohiko.

The one who just spoke was Kyohiko.

If Danzo blamed for the White Zetsu incident, then Danzo is truly Pot Kage.

The person is already dead; there's no need to make things so ugly.

Kyohiko nodded slightly, then stepped closer and said, "Madara Uchiha had a very good relationship with the First Hokage back then, so obtaining his flesh and blood wouldn't be difficult. Or perhaps he didn't even die in the final battle and obtained the First Hokage's flesh and blood cells."

"Resurrected from the dead..."

Orochimaru licked his lips, unable to contain his excitement.

In his eyes, it was a miracle!

Madara Uchiha was able to do it, which means that the line between life and death in the Shinobi World is not so insurmountable, and perhaps even—

These spots now might actually be real age spots!

Tsunade had obviously thought of that too.

Her face was pale as she stared at the enormous Amber stone, speechless for a long time.

After a long pause, Tsunade finally said, "If that's really the case, then the guy behind it is actually Madara?"

"It's hard to say. Let's study this thing first. Do we need to move it immediately?"

Kyohiko looked at Orochimaru and Tsunade.

They are the real experts in cell preservation; my own skill level is still far behind.

"Let's move it first; this thing might be very valuable!"

Orochimaru's eyes were burning with desire.

Tsunade slightly. "It has high research value, but other aspects remain to be observed."

"It might even have therapeutic value."

Kyohiko mentioned.

Orochimaru pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Indeed, what you brought is a complete half of a body, containing bones and flesh. If it can regenerate bones, it will indeed have a certain effect on treatment."

"The Kaguya Clan? Would these cells work?"

Tsunade skeptical.

"We should try the corrosive one."

Orochimaru nodded.

Tsunade recalled for a moment and said, "According to our current research, the Kaguya Clan's bloodline disease is mainly due to the excessively strong Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse). If these cells originated from my grandfather, and their corrosive properties were weakened..."

"As for the Kaguya Clan, we need to experiment cautiously and observe carefully. Unless it's a case of bloodline disease, I don't recommend using it rashly. Otherwise, what if it triggers their bloodline disease after use?"

Kyohiko reminded him.

Although the Kaguya Clan and the Senju Clan are not from the same lineage, they share a common origin if they trace their ancestry further back, so theoretically the same principle should apply.

However.

The enhancement of cells may also bring about the "evolution" of Kekkei Genkai, but the direction of evolution may not be good, and it may also harm oneself like the Shikotsumyaku).

Orochimaru sighed regretfully.

He really wanted to see the combination of the Shikotsumyaku and Hashirama Cells, but what Kyohiko said made sense; he definitely couldn't study it.

Fortunately--

There is already a patient with hematogenous disease in the village.

"If it really works, then we should do more research on this in the future."

Thinking about this, Tsunade couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

The current Konoha Hospital has so many research projects to conduct!

Many of the ideas came from Kyohiko, who then gave them to her, but she didn't have the time, so she could only have the Medical Ninja from Konoha Hospital research them. The problem was...

Where are they?

Where did all those people come from?

Even now, with the arrival of peace, Konoha Hospital has more vacant Medical Ninja than before, but the shortage is still significant.

This kind of sophisticated, high-end industry will never have too many talented people.

at this time.

Kyohiko also received a notification.

[You have brought a large number of specialized puppets and special flesh cells to the village, which will have a significant impact on future medicine and technology, and will improve the village's medical standards as a result!]

[Reward: Strength of a Hundred Technique (Grandmaster)]

Grandmaster-level Strength of a Hundred Technique...

Kyohiko glanced at it, somewhat surprised.

"The Strength of a Hundred Technique".

A technique based on Yin Seal and Strength Enhancement Technique.

Its effect is somewhat similar to a special Chakra mode, allowing the user to easily release powerful energy and Chakra throughout their body. Based on this Ninjutsu and combined with "Creation Rebirth," it became Tsunade's later hand Seal-less Healing.

but.

Currently, Kyohiko, the Creation Rebirth, doesn't know how...

Kyohiko looked up at Tsunade.

I wonder if Tsunade has developed the Strength of a Hundred Technique yet.

Okay, we can talk about it later.

"Well then, I'll put the rest away first, including Sasori's modified body... We can study these later to see how he turned people into puppets while still retaining some Ninjutsu and Kekkei Genkai."

"Yes, for now, we should prioritize this flesh and blood."

Orochimaru couldn't hide his excitement, "Kyohiko, every time you go out, you bring me back a huge surprise!"

Outside the laboratory of Konoha Hospital, a group of Medical Ninja were crowded together.

What's going on?

"I don't know. All three of you are here; it probably isn't some important research project!"

"That..."

Everyone was talking about it, and they were all very curious.

A moment later.

"Make way, make way, what are you doing crowding around? Is your research finished? Is the report written? Have you already achieved results in Ninjutsu research?"

As Jaji approached, she unleashed a deadly triple strike upon reaching the door.

The doctors outside immediately lowered their heads, and one by one returned to their research labs with sheepish smiles.

Research can't produce results so quickly.

but.

Orochimaru, Tsunade, and Kyohiko entered the research lab together—a sight they might never see again in their lifetime. How could they not come over to watch the spectacle?

But after Jaji's three consecutive shouts, they had no choice but to return, their hearts filled with resentment.

Who knows, the Jaji might even sneak in again!

Jaji wanted to, but she knew very well that if these three people were to come together, it must be for very important research, possibly requiring a very high level of secrecy. No matter how curious she was, she couldn't just look at it.

and.

Kakashi is still guarding the door!

She nodded slightly to Kakashi, then left and returned to her room. Hmm.

Inside, Orochimaru chuckled softly, "Jaji did a good job. She seems to be my master's disciple?"

"Yes, she's doing a good job training her. She's one of the more capable members of the new generation. I intend to nurture her, but we still don't have enough talent. I wish I could start training her from a very young age!"

"I'm annoyed," Tsunade said.

Medical Ninja require long-term study, training, and practice; it's not a profession that can be mastered in a year or two. Even Kurenai Yuhi has been learning Medical Ninjutsu for several years now...

She was still an assistant and could not take the lead surgery.

certainly.

Kurenai Yuhi has a high talent for Chakra control; in another year or two, she should have sufficient ability.

Take your time.

"It's much better now than before. The system was different when the Teacher changed... hehehe."

Orochimaru chuckled lightly, and together with Tsunade, they prepared nutrient solutions and medicines to maintain vital signs, while Kyohiko assisted them.

He wasn't professional enough in the medical field and could only do menial tasks.

A moment later, Kyohiko took out the Amber stone and unsealed it.

Resin recovery and dissolution.

Then, half of the White Zetsu's body emerged from inside and landed on the table. Orochimaru and Tsunade placed it into a cultivation container, where Tsunade used Ninjutsu to activate and maintain its activity.

After a moment, Tsunade a sigh of relief.

"It's done! The cells had been sealed for a period of time and entered a brief dormant state, but after being activated by Chakra, they quickly regained relatively strong cellular activity."

"It is less sensitive to Chakra than the First Hokage Cells."

Orochimaru said.

If they were Hashirama Cells, with Tsunade's Chakra infused into them, these flesh and blood cells would have already begun to rapidly divide and multiply.

"Let's try it first."

He thought for a moment, then reached out his hand, and a snake slithered out of his sleeve.

Orochimaru grabbed it.

After a moment, tiny cells of flesh and blood were incorporated into the snake's body.

soon.

The snake began to writhe in agony, its tongue flicking in and out rapidly, displaying a rather frenzied emotional state.

Seconds later, the sapling grew from it, and was eventually absorbed and digested, turning into a small tree.

Orochimaru remained silent for a moment.

"It appears to be no different from the First Hokage Cells."

Tsunade pondered.

Orochimaru squinted and said, "No, there are subtle differences. If we directly used the First Hokage's cells, it wouldn't last this long."

No one understands Hashirama Cells better than him!

"We'll know once we extract the DNA sequence."

Tsunade spoke quickly.

They seemed to have forgotten about Kyohiko, completely absorbed in their research.

This organism is amazing!

If we can study something from it, perhaps we can unravel the mysteries of Madara Uchiha and death and Hashirama Senju's physique.

also...

As Kyohiko said.

Its medical applications also have a huge market.

Kyohiko chuckled dryly--

I don't seem to be of much use here!

never mind.

Since that's the case, why not sit aside and integrate and experience this new ability?

Kyohiko thought.

The Strength of a Hundred Technique...

Soon, a flood of memories rushed into his mind, including those about the Yin Seal, Strength of a Hundred, Chakra patterns. The fusion and comprehension of these memories caused a headache to ache.

This is a sign of overworking your brain.

Kyohiko rubbed his temples, focused his mind, and tried to process the memory.

He didn't know how much time had passed.

All I knew was that I gradually mastered this ability and understood its difference from the Yin Seal and the Strength of a Hundred, and that the absorption and fusion of memories only stopped then.

"The Strength of a Hundred Technique..."

"It is indeed a special Chakra pattern, more refined and precise than Lightning Armor; the two are completely different in direction and domain."

Kyohiko compared to Lightning Armor.

His Lightning Release Chakra Mode has now reached the "Mastery" level.

Although not as powerful as the Third Raikage or Aina, I have a fairly good understanding of them and can roughly predict their future development and direction.

Lightning Style Chakra is more volatile and difficult to control, and it is impossible to manipulate it as precisely as ordinary Chakra, so it is destined to be unlike the "Strength of a Hundred Technique".

Both have their advantages and disadvantages.

also...

[Yin Seal (Grandmaster)]

Benefiting from the direct enhancement of the Strength of a Hundred Technique, his Yin Seal instantly reached the Grandmaster level, and many of the memories contained methods for creating more small Chakra sealing pools.

Even with the same Strength of a Hundred Technique, Kyohiko and Tsunade still went in different directions.

The new sealing pool was built in areas where Chakra channels are highly concentrated, such as the chest and abdomen.

same.

These places are also part of the locations of the Eight Gates.

Since Kyohiko doesn't practice the Eight Inner Gates, his need for these techniques isn't very high. Building Chakra pool would actually allow him to utilize them.

"But."

"After activating the Strength of a Hundred Technique, I released Chakra from my entire body, and it started up even faster than Tsunade's version!"

"This is the advantage of having multiple pools."

Kyohiko thought.

He pondered it repeatedly...

After some time, I felt I had almost mastered it!

At least--

The theoretical foundation must be thoroughly memorized and fully absorbed.

Kyohiko looked ahead.

Tsunade has completed the slicing and extraction, and is waiting for the instrument to produce the data.

Orochimaru, meanwhile, was tinkering with snakes that had transformed into plants.

"Orochimaru, Kyohiko!"

Tsunade suddenly shouted.

Kyohiko immediately sat up and leaned closer. "What's going on?"

Look, everyone!

Tsunade at the device's screen, his face showing both surprise and delight.

Orochimaru walked over.

Then he chuckled softly, "Indeed, they are very similar, but not exactly the same. The reason is that they are cloned plant organisms, which are very special!"

"No wonder they can lurk underground, concealing their presence so well that they're difficult for us to detect..."

Kyohiko continued, "So, he was the one who took Obito away before!"

"That's probably true."

Tsunade nodded.

As cloned plant organisms, they exist between animals and plants, easily blending into the earth and thus being difficult to detect.

and...

"You mentioned before that it's half black and half white?"

Tsunade looked at Kyohiko.

Kyohiko nodded slightly. "Yes, it seems that the white part is from this special cloned plant. What is the black substance? Or rather, what kind of mutation is it?"

"Black..."

Tsunade looked at Orochimaru.

Although Orochimaru's past research wasn't very good, at least in the Hashirama Cells, the other party is definitely an expert.

Orochimaru shook his head.

"Never encountered that before."

"Okay, even if it's a completely unknown entity, it must have special abilities, it's definitely not just a different color, so the person who took Obito is very likely him!"

Tsunade her fist on the table.

Although Obito wasn't a top-tier genius, such a kind-hearted Uchiha was rare in Konoha, and he could have been developed into the next generation's "Kagami Uchiha".

Pity!

Kyohiko thought for a moment, then looked at Orochimaru: "Senior, have you made any progress in your research on Chakra life forms recently?"

There has been no substantial progress at the moment.

Orochimaru shook his head.

Then, he looked at Kyohiko and said, "You mean, Madara created himself into a state similar to Tailed Beast? A kind of Chakra life form?"

"Who knows? The Tailed Beast have lived from ancient times to the present without ever dying, haven't they?"

Kyohiko said.

Tsunade and Orochimaru both fell into deep thought.

If that creature was formed from a special kind of Chakra, then what level of power did Madara reach in his lifetime?

Unbelievable!

The two exchanged a glance, both feeling a surge of pressure.

"If that's the case, then it's not so bad. After all, he's just a Chakra life form. Although powerful, he's not as strong as Madara Uchiha at his peak with a physical body. I'm still confident I can seal him away."

"I'm afraid they might have the ability to resurrect!"

Kyohiko continued to express his concerns.

then.

Orochimaru and Tsunade under even more pressure!