Only Technology Can Make You Rich

The Third Hokage had still been somewhat groggy, but upon hearing those words, he immediately woke up quite a bit.

"Of course it's true. The Muzan before you is the machine's creator. It has already helped many wounded soldiers on the front lines, and its appearance can save even more lives."

Shanjian He reported everything that had happened recently to the Third Hokage. He also had his own little calculations. Muzan's future was bound to be limitless. It was too late to offer help in the snow, but he could still add flowers to brocade.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Muzan assembled the parts into a machine, every section incomparably precise. He then used Shanjian He's blood for a test and quickly obtained the result: Type A blood.

"This can ensure that blood isn't transfused incorrectly. Of course, it isn't entirely my achievement. I also gained experience from Teacher Orochimaru's notes."

Muzan deliberately mentioned Orochimaru's notes. He was intentionally bringing up Orochimaru's accomplishments. Compared to the Fourth Hokage election, Muzan did not want Minato to take the stage.

Minato was a good candidate for Hokage, but at most, he could only protect the village!

Only someone like Orochimaru could set the Naruto World's technology tree back on the right path.

As Orochimaru's teacher, the Third Hokage naturally knew about Konoha's scientists. Moreover, Orochimaru was one of the Legendary Sannin and would not harm Konoha.

"I didn't expect it to be Orochimaru's notes. It seems Orochimaru taught you a great deal."

By seniority, Muzan counted as his disciple's disciple. The Third Hokage had always taken good care of his own people, especially a junior who had made such a tremendous contribution to Konoha.

"Along with the provisions mission Sakumo reported."

The Third Hokage made a rough calculation. The invention of medical equipment was no less valuable than an ordinary S-rank mission, perhaps even more so. Coupled with Muzan's identity...

"As for ninjutsu, you may obtain one forbidden technique from me. In addition, we'll raise Muzan's ninja rank."

The final sentence could be ignored, since Muzan's strength already rivaled that of an Elite Chunin. It was merely that time had been too tight. Now that Muzan had returned, it was the perfect chance to raise his rank.

Muzan did not state his request immediately, because the ninjutsu he wanted was somewhat unusual.

What happened in the Hokage's office affected many people, especially Danzo, who lurked in the shadows. Danzo had a hand in nearly every major matter in Konoha.

"Lord Danzo, the machine sent back from the front lines is used to distinguish blood types. Do you want..."

A black-clad Root member lowered his head as he reported to Danzo. Aside from being a Root member, he was also an agent planted within the Anbu.

The Anbu had hurriedly sought out the Third Hokage over tonight's matter. Upon catching wind of it, he had immediately gone to find Danzo.

"A machine? I have no interest in such things. However, Sakumo's child is indeed a talent. This old man likes talented people best. Find an opportunity to draw him into Root."

"For Konoha's prosperity and strength, these geniuses must be used by me!"

As an old schemer of several decades, he immediately analyzed the key point.

In the selection for the Fourth Hokage, Muzan was undoubtedly one of the key factors adding points to Orochimaru. Setting aside Orochimaru's own accomplishments, Muzan shone the brightest among his disciples, and he was also an outstanding medical ninja.

One had to know the value of a medical ninja's contributions. Whether among ninja or ordinary people, who would offend a medical ninja?

Coupled with these inventions, Muzan would surely gain a certain status during the Third Ninja War.

Drawing him in now would be best for Danzo.

"Yes, Lord Danzo! For Konoha!"

Muzan did not yet know that Danzo had set his sights on him. After meeting with the Third Hokage and waiting until everyone else had left, he finally stated the ninjutsu he needed.

"The Strength of a Hundred Technique?"

He had not expected Muzan to ask for the Strength of a Hundred Technique. It was Tsunade's famous ultimate skill. Looking at the youth before him, it seemed he intended to learn all of Tsunade's ninjutsu.

"Although it's somewhat difficult, here is the cultivation method for the Strength of a Hundred Technique, as well as the accompanying Yin Seal."

Although Tsunade had always guided Muzan's training and had even taught him the Monster Strength Fist, she had not taught him the crucial Strength of a Hundred Technique and Yin Seal.

She had also said that unless he became her personal disciple, he could not learn her most closely guarded abilities.

And with Tsunade's personality, she did what she said. That directly extinguished Muzan's hopes.

The Third Hokage felt that Muzan might simply be too competitive at heart.

After all, when Tsunade left the village, she took a little girl with her instead of a genius like Muzan.

"Actually, Tsunade has always regarded you as her disciple. You needn't take it to heart."

Muzan watched the Third Hokage sink into his own world. It seemed the man had misunderstood him, but that saved him the trouble of explaining.

He wanted the Strength of a Hundred Technique not to become Tsunade's personal disciple, but primarily to conduct experiments.

He intended to use the Strength of a Hundred Technique to stimulate cells and accelerate the rate of cell division once more.

He would use it to observe the true limits of Muzan's cells.

He planned to proceed from two directions. The first was experimental research, which required Orochimaru's help.

The other was using chakra to stimulate cells. Among all ninjutsu, the Yin Seal and Strength of a Hundred Technique were the most suitable for this.

"I taught you these two ninjutsu. Even if Tsunade asks about it, just put the blame on me."

These two ninjutsu were Tsunade's most closely guarded techniques. If she became angry, the Third Hokage glanced at Muzan's small frame. He probably would not be able to withstand even one of Tsunade's punches.

"Thank you, Lord Hokage!"

The machine for distinguishing blood types concerned the lives and safety of ninja on the front lines. Even the Third Hokage was unfamiliar with its key principles, so he could only discuss it with Muzan before they finally settled on a plan.

Muzan would be responsible for the equipment used to manufacture the machines, and he could keep one-third of the profits.

Do not think that was too little. Muzan was making a business with no capital. He only needed to provide the technology; the Hokage would handle everything else, from purchasing materials to selling the machines to Konoha Hospital.

Once the Third Ninja War ended, this kind of instrument would certainly be widely adopted. At that time, many people would buy it, and Muzan would only need to stay home to make money without lifting a finger.

"As for the machines, I plan to divide the process into two parts."

This was a trade secret. If others learned of it, it would affect Muzan's future plans to get rich.

Research required money, and Muzan happened to have none.

One part would produce components, with each person manufacturing only one type. The other part would be assembly, which Muzan would handle entirely himself. This would improve efficiency, eliminate the need to train workers, and provide a certain degree of secrecy.

The Third Hokage took a long drag from his pipe and exhaled a cloud of white smoke. His gaze fixed on Muzan as he gave him his assurance.

"Since you've already decided, then go do it. I will fully support you."

"No one will harass you."

To ensure the equipment could be produced normally, the Third Hokage even dispatched some Anbu to personally protect the machines.