Hokage's Office.
The Third Hokage had been in a very good mood lately.
Orochimaru's experiment had finally produced results.
With Limb Regeneration technology, Konoha's strength would return to rapid growth within a few years.
Although Limb Regeneration was currently very expensive, it was at least a good start.
However, the Third Hokage was also wondering whether Orochimaru would share this technology with the Uchiha Clan.
Hmph, even if he tells the Uchiha Clan, the village won't give them any discounts.
Konoha was still the one providing all the materials and equipment Orochimaru needed.
In this regard, Konoha still had the final say.
The Third Hokage had been thoroughly suppressed by the Uchiha Clan over the years.
Now, he finally had some leverage to contend with them.
Of course, this contention did not refer to military force.
It referred to the right to exchange resources.
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
"Knock, knock, knock."
An ANBU then flickered into the room and reported:
"Lord Hokage, Lord Danzo has taken some special items."
The Third Hokage froze for a moment.
Danzo had been rather obedient these past two years. Aside from a small amount of funding, all he had requested was some blood.
Recently, the Third Hokage had already forgotten about Hiruko and that technique said to be capable of stealing other people's Kekkei Mōra.
He picked up his pipe, took an unhurried puff, and asked coldly, "What did he take?"
The ANBU answered, "Lord Danzo took Hashirama Cells."
"What!?"
The Third Hokage shot to his feet, shock and gloom flashing through his eyes. "Where is he?"
Seeing the Third Hokage's expression, the ANBU's heart trembled.
"Lord Danzo has already left the village. The person in the recuperation ward is one of his men in disguise."
After several seconds