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The corpses were still those of ninja, though they were all genin and chunin, meant for Sasori to practice on.
Seeing the other party's dissatisfaction, Yū added an explanation.
"Jonin corpses are expensive and scarce. They aren't easy to obtain."
Sasori was dissatisfied, but he said nothing more. He knew that bringing these corpses already showed the other party's sincerity. Thinking of his recent research, he said, "The gear concept you gave me broadened my horizons. Using steam to complete mechanization is also an excellent idea. Give me some time, and I'll provide you with a satisfactory answer."
The two were using each other. One provided ideas and funding, while the other provided technology and implementation.
Unfortunately, they lacked a good energy source and could only make do with the simplest steam. But at this stage of the ninja world, most things still relied on manpower. What they were doing was nothing less than an achievement that spanned an era.
Once Orochimaru finished researching radioactive energy and could provide better machines, the three of them together would surely create a different world.
"I'm looking forward to your answer. Has something happened in Sunagakure recently?"
Although Yū could gather intelligence on Sunagakure, most of it was surface-level information. After all, they were defined as merchants rather than ninja. Excessive covert surveillance could easily expose them, and Yū did not want the situation he had painstakingly opened up to be ruined by a single mistake.
"The Third Kazekage has left the village. The daimyo has developed a serious health problem and won't be able to return anytime soon."
"The village is currently seeking medical personnel. Grandma is preparing to make a trip there. Without a top-tier expert guarding the village, it is in a relatively closed state."
Upon hearing