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The corpses were still those of shinobi, though they were all Genin and Chunin, meant for Sasori to practice on.
Seeing his dissatisfaction, Yuu casually explained:
"Jonin corpses are expensive, and they're scarce. They aren't so easy to acquire."
Sasori was somewhat 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 concepts you gave me broadened my horizons. Using steam to mechanize the process is also an excellent idea. Give me some time, and I'll give you an answer you'll be satisfied with."
The two were using each other. One provided ideas and funding, while the other provided technology and practical implementation.
Unfortunately, they lacked a suitable energy source and could only make do with the simplest steam. But at this stage, the vast majority of the Shinobi World still relied on manpower. What they were doing was nothing short of an achievement spanning an entire era.
Once Orochimaru finished researching radioactive energy and could provide better machines, the combination of the three would surely create an entirely different world.
"I'm looking forward to your answer. Has something happened in Sunagakure recently?"
Although Yuu could gather intelligence on Sunagakure, most of it was surface-level information. After all, they were merchants rather than shinobi. Secret surveillance could easily expose them, and Yuu did not want the situation he had worked so hard to establish to be ruined by a single mistake.
"The Third Kazekage has left the village. The daimyo's health has taken a serious turn, and he won't be able to return anytime soon."
"The village is currently looking for medical personnel. Grandmother is planning to make a trip there. Without the protection of a top-tier expert, the village