The Daimyo of the Land of Fire

At the same time, the Ying Yue Squad received many commissions from the Daimyo of the Land of Fire due to Hatake Sakumo's reputation.

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire held a high position, controlling the country's vital affairs, so every commission carried considerable weight.

These tasks were not only complex and dangerous but also provided Ying Yue with opportunities to interact with the upper echelons of the Land of Fire.

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire had long heard of Hatake Sakumo's prestige, knowing he was one of the most trusted jonin in Konoha.

Hatake Sakumo was reliable and decisive, completing every mission perfectly.

This capability and reputation filled the Daimyo with trust in him.

Therefore, the Daimyo would prioritize entrusting Hatake Sakumo with many important missions.

Uchiha Ying Yue displayed exceptional ability and extraordinary wisdom during these tasks.

He not only showed powerful strength in battle but also demonstrated high-level strategic vision and negotiation skills during his interactions with the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

During one mission, the Ying Yue Squad was responsible for protecting an important figure for the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, only to encounter an assassination attempt along the way.

Uchiha Ying Yue relied on his keen perception and decisive actions to quickly resolve the crisis and ensure the target's safety.

Afterward, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire highly praised Ying Yue's performance and began to pay attention to this young and promising ninja; as the missions deepened, Ying Yue gradually won the Daimyo's trust.

The Daimyo not only recognized Ying Yue's abilities but also personally met with him several times after missions to converse. During these exchanges, Ying Yue displayed wisdom and strategic vision that surpassed the ordinary, causing the Daimyo to look at him with new eyes.

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire gradually realized that Ying Yue was not just a powerful ninja, but a talent with exceptional leadership and strategic foresight.

He began to entrust more confidential missions to the Ying Yue Squad, hoping to use Ying Yue's strength to further consolidate the safety and stability of the Land of Fire. Through his contact with the Daimyo, Ying Yue's strategic status gradually rose.

He not only gained the trust of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire but also garnered more attention from the upper echelons of Konoha. This was not only a recognition of Ying Yue's personal strength but also an important step toward his future goal of becoming Hokage.

Meanwhile, the Ying Yue Squad's reputation in the village grew, becoming one of the most outstanding teams among the younger generation in Konoha. Ying Yue's strength and wisdom, Ayane's keenness and tenacity, and Chinatsu's wit and composure all made the Ying Yue Squad a force that could not be ignored.

Under Uchiha Ying Yue's sponsorship, Orochimaru's laboratory was finally completed. Located in a hidden corner of Konoha, far from outside interference, the laboratory was equipped with various precision instruments and resources, making it a rare high-tech research facility in the Ninja World.

Uchiha Ying Yue utilized his scientific knowledge from his past life and the help of the Destiny System to manufacture many research instruments never before seen in the Ninja World, such as microscopes and other basic equipment.

For the backward technological level of the Ninja World, these instruments were nothing short of revolutionary.

Ying Yue deliberately guided Orochimaru toward researching Kekkei Genkai from the perspective of human genetics and provided key technical support.

When Orochimaru first saw these instruments in the laboratory, a flash of fanaticism crossed his eyes.

As a scientist who longed to master all ninjutsu and explore the mysteries of the Ninja World, Orochimaru was filled with immense interest in these devices.

"Ying Yue, these devices... where did you get them?" Orochimaru asked in his signature hoarse voice, his tone full of surprise and appreciation.

Uchiha Ying Yue smiled slightly and replied, "These instruments were manufactured based on some special knowledge to help you achieve greater breakthroughs in your research. They allow you to observe the subtle changes in human cells, especially the genetic characteristics of Kekkei Genkai."

Upon hearing this, a look of approval appeared in Orochimaru's eyes: "Ying Yue, your vision and talent are truly extraordinary. With these devices, my research progress will be greatly accelerated. Perhaps we will soon be able to uncover the ultimate secret of Kekkei Genkai."

Ying Yue deliberately guided Orochimaru toward researching Kekkei Genkai from the perspective of human genetics.

As a modern person, Ying Yue knew clearly that genes were the key to mastering the secrets of Kekkei Genkai. In the Ninja World, this concept had not yet been proposed, so Ying Yue used modern scientific knowledge to help Orochimaru better understand and apply these new research directions.

"Orochimaru, the secret of Kekkei Genkai lies not only in the nature transformation of chakra but more importantly in the ninja's body genes. Genes are the foundation that determines our abilities. If we can unlock the mysteries of genes, perhaps we can artificially create new Kekkei Genkai," Ying Yue said.

Orochimaru nodded in agreement; he had long been deeply impressed by Ying Yue's wisdom: "Exactly, Ying Yue. The direction you proposed is extremely important. Through the study of genes, we might be able to recombine existing Kekkei Genkai or even create entirely new abilities."

Under Ying Yue's guidance, Orochimaru's research deepened step by step. Using the microscopes provided by Ying Yue, he began to analyze the cells of various Kekkei Genkai in detail and attempted to simulate the process of these abilities through genetic modification.

Although progress was slow, Orochimaru was full of confidence; he knew that this research would completely change the future of the Ninja World.

One day, while conducting research in the laboratory, Orochimaru suddenly mentioned a new development to Ying Yue: "Ying Yue, did you know? The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, recently restarted the Wood Release experimental research of the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, and has asked me to personally participate in leading this project."

Hearing this, Uchiha Ying Yue's heart stirred; he knew this experiment was closely related to the Hashirama Cells.

Sarutobi Hiruzen clearly realized the immense potential of Wood Release and wanted to replicate the power of the God of Shinobi, Senju Hashirama, through experimentation.

Orochimaru continued: "Teacher Sarutobi has already provided me with Senju Hashirama's cells. These cells contain immense vitality and mysterious power. I am very interested in this research, but I am also well aware of its danger."

Uchiha Ying Yue pondered for a moment, then said to Orochimaru earnestly: "Hashirama Cells are indeed very powerful, but they are also extremely dangerous. I suggest you be extra careful in your research, especially when conducting human experiments—never act rashly. This is not just for the safety of the experiment, but for the stability of the village and the perception of the villagers."

Orochimaru revealed a meaningful smile: "Ying Yue, your suggestion makes perfect sense. The power of the Hashirama Cells is indeed hard to resist, but I will act with caution and will not easily conduct human experiments. After all, Teacher Sarutobi attaches great importance to the public opinion of Konoha's villagers, and I don't want to cause him unnecessary trouble."

Uchiha Ying Yue nodded, inwardly acknowledging Orochimaru's caution: "What we need is not quick success, but a long-term plan. Research into Hashirama Cells can bring huge breakthroughs, but we must act carefully to ensure everything remains within a controllable range."

Orochimaru felt deep admiration for Ying Yue's wisdom and foresight; he not only received tremendous support from Ying Yue in his laboratory research but was also inspired by Ying Yue in his strategic decision-making.

"Ying Yue, you really are a genius." Orochimaru looked at Ying Yue with appreciative eyes. "With a partner like you, my research will make even greater progress. Together, we will uncover the ultimate secrets of the Ninja World and will surely bring a brand-new transformation to this world."

Ying Yue responded with a smile: "Orochimaru, our goals are aligned. I believe that as long as we remain cautious and patient, we will eventually achieve a breakthrough and uncover all the secrets of the Ninja World."

The cooperation between the two deepened further, and Orochimaru's research direction gradually shifted from pure ninjutsu research to more profound genetic science.

With Uchiha Ying Yue's help, the laboratory's research progress accelerated significantly, and many experiments that were originally difficult to realize gradually began to yield preliminary results.