Meanwhile, thanks to Hatake Sakumo's reputation, Ying Yue Squad received many commissions from the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire held a position of great authority and controlled the nation's most important affairs, so every commission carried considerable weight.
These missions were not only complicated but dangerous. They also gave Ying Yue a chance to make contact with the upper echelons of the Land of Fire.
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire had long heard of Hatake Sakumo's fame and knew he was one of Konoha's most trusted jonin.
Hatake Sakumo was reliable and decisive, and he completed every mission successfully.
His ability and reputation earned the Daimyo's trust.
As a result, for many important missions, the Daimyo gave Hatake Sakumo priority.
Uchiha Ying Yue demonstrated outstanding ability and exceptional intelligence on these missions.
He not only showed great strength in battle but also displayed keen strategic insight and formidable negotiating skills when dealing with the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.
During one mission, Ying Yue Squad was assigned to protect an important figure in the Daimyo's household. On the way, they were ambushed by assassins.
With his keen senses and decisive action, Uchiha Ying Yue quickly neutralized the threat and kept their charge safe.
Afterward, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire praised Ying Yue's performance and began paying attention to the young, promising ninja. As their missions continued, Ying Yue gradually earned the Daimyo's trust.
The Daimyo not only recognized Ying Yue's abilities but also personally received him several times after missions, speaking with him at length. During these conversations, Ying Yue displayed extraordinary intelligence and strategic insight, impressing the Daimyo.
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire gradually realized that Ying Yue was not merely a powerful ninja but also a talented individual with exceptional leadership abilities and strategic vision.
He began entrusting Ying Yue Squad with more confidential missions, hoping to further strengthen the Land of Fire's security and stability through Ying Yue's abilities. These dealings with the Daimyo steadily elevated Ying Yue's strategic standing.
Ying Yue had earned not only the Daimyo's trust but also greater attention from Konoha's leadership. This was not merely recognition of his personal strength; it was also an important step toward his future goal of becoming Hokage.
Meanwhile, Ying Yue Squad's reputation in the village continued to grow. They had become one of the most outstanding squads among Konoha's younger generation. Ying Yue's strength and intelligence, Ayane's sharpness and resolve, and Chinatsu's quick wit and composure made the squad a force to be reckoned with.
With Uchiha Ying Yue's funding, Orochimaru's laboratory was finally complete. It stood in a secluded corner of Konoha, far from outside interference, and was equipped with an array of precision instruments and resources. It was a rare center for advanced research in the Ninja World.
Drawing on the scientific knowledge from his previous life and the help of the Destiny System, Uchiha Ying Yue had built many research instruments never before seen in the Ninja World, including basic equipment such as microscopes.
By the standards of the Ninja World's backward technology, these instruments were nothing short of revolutionary.
Ying Yue deliberately steered Orochimaru toward studying Kekkei Genkai through human genetics and provided him with crucial technical support.
When Orochimaru first saw the instruments in the laboratory, a feverish glint flashed in his eyes.
As a scientist who longed to master every ninjutsu and uncover the mysteries of the Ninja World, Orochimaru was fascinated by the equipment.
"Ying Yue, these instruments... where did you get them?" Orochimaru asked in his characteristic hoarse voice, his tone full of surprise and admiration.
Uchiha Ying Yue smiled faintly. "I made them using some specialized knowledge. They'll help you make greater breakthroughs in your research. They'll let you observe the subtle changes in the body's cells, especially the genetic traits behind Kekkei Genkai."
Orochimaru's eyes showed a flicker of approval. "Ying Yue, your vision and talent truly are exceptional. With this equipment, I'll be able to make far faster progress. Perhaps we'll soon uncover the ultimate secrets of Kekkei Genkai."
Ying Yue deliberately steered Orochimaru toward studying Kekkei Genkai through human genetics.
As a modern person, Ying Yue knew that genes were the key to unlocking the secrets of Kekkei Genkai. In the Ninja World, no one had yet proposed such a concept. Drawing on modern scientific knowledge, Ying Yue helped Orochimaru better understand and explore this new direction of research.
"Orochimaru, the secrets of Kekkei Genkai lie not only in changes to chakra's nature but also in a ninja's genes. Genes are the foundation of our abilities. If we can unravel their mysteries, perhaps we can create new Kekkei Genkai artificially," Ying Yue said.
Orochimaru nodded in agreement. He had long admired Ying Yue's intelligence. "Exactly, Ying Yue. The direction you've proposed is extremely important. By studying genes, we may be able to recombine existing Kekkei Genkai—or even create entirely new abilities."
With Ying Yue's guidance, Orochimaru's research steadily advanced. Using the microscope Ying Yue had provided, he began carefully analyzing the cells associated with various Kekkei Genkai and tried to replicate how these abilities arose through genetic modification.
Progress was slow, but Orochimaru was confident. He knew this research would completely change the future of the Ninja World.
One day, while they were working in the laboratory, Orochimaru suddenly told Ying Yue about a new development. "Ying Yue, have you heard? Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi recently restarted Second Hokage Tobirama Senju's Wood Release experiments and asked me to take the lead on the project."
At this, Uchiha Ying Yue's thoughts stirred. He knew the experiment was closely tied to Senju Hashirama's cells.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had clearly recognized Wood Release's tremendous potential and wanted to reproduce the power of God of Shinobi Senju Hashirama through experimentation.
Orochimaru continued, "Teacher Sarutobi has already provided me with Senju Hashirama's cells. They contain immense vitality and mysterious power. I'm very interested in this research, but I'm also well aware of how dangerous it is."
Uchiha Ying Yue pondered for a moment, then spoke earnestly to Orochimaru. "Hashirama Cells are incredibly powerful, but they're also extremely dangerous. I advise you to be especially careful in your research. Above all, don't act rashly when conducting human experiments. This isn't just about keeping the experiments safe; it's also about the village's stability and how its people will react."
A meaningful smile crossed Orochimaru's face. "Ying Yue, that's good advice. The power of Hashirama Cells is hard to resist, but I'll proceed cautiously and won't rush into human experiments. After all, Teacher Sarutobi takes public opinion in Konoha very seriously, and I don't want to cause him unnecessary trouble."
Uchiha Ying Yue nodded, approving of Orochimaru's caution. "We shouldn't chase quick results. We need a long-term plan. Research into Hashirama Cells could lead to enormous breakthroughs, but we have to proceed carefully and keep everything under control."
Orochimaru deeply admired Ying Yue's intelligence and foresight. Ying Yue had not only given him tremendous support in the laboratory but had also inspired him in matters of strategy.
"Ying Yue, you really are a genius," Orochimaru said, looking at him with admiration. "With a partner like you, my research will make even greater progress. Together, we'll uncover the ultimate secrets of the Ninja World and bring an entirely new transformation to this world."
Ying Yue smiled in response. "Orochimaru, we share the same goal. I believe that if we remain cautious and patient, we'll eventually make a breakthrough and uncover all the secrets of the Ninja World."
Their partnership grew stronger, and Orochimaru's research gradually shifted from the study of ninjutsu alone to the more profound field of genetic science.
With Uchiha Ying Yue's help, the laboratory's research advanced much faster, and preliminary results were gradually emerging from experiments that had once seemed impossible.
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