"My lord, although I don't know what Ikoma is doing, I can vouch for his kind heart. He would never conduct such evil experiments, much less endanger everyone!"
At this point, he summoned his courage as though he had made up his mind, raised his head, and looked Tobirama squarely in the eyes. "I, Takeru, am willing to stake my life on it!"
Clap, clap, clap! To their surprise, the man stood up and applauded, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. "You're both good boys. I never intended to hold you responsible. On the contrary, you've passed the test. You can now join the Research Department of the Ten Thousand Worlds Ninja Nation as trainee researchers.
Once your research projects receive approval, you'll receive the Empire's full support and my technical guidance.
Let me introduce myself properly. I am Tobirama Senju, Chancellor of the Ten Thousand Worlds Ninja Nation and head of its Research Department. Would you like to join?"
Such incredible news left the two of them stunned once again.
Danzo coughed impatiently twice, snapping them out of their daze. Takeru could hardly wait to accept.
"May I ask whether you'll support my research into the Kabane once I join? Will you provide rare research materials without holding us responsible? You won't fear us or shun us, or isolate us?"
Ikoma's questions made Takeru swallow his excited response.
Both of them looked at Tobirama expectantly.
He smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry. We have only two requirements here: absolute loyalty to the Empire and obedience to orders. Beyond that, all you need to do is devote yourselves wholeheartedly to your work."
"Here's another piece of good news. His Majesty has personally approved two research projects-the Kabaneri Experiment and the Weapon Modification Project.
You two will take primary responsibility for them,