After Shinnō finished, Orochimaru volunteered his own ideas.
"I heard the Ōtsutsuki Clan can easily live for a thousand years, and they have reincarnation divine arts like Kāma. I want to research the secrets behind their longevity and even their pseudo-immortality."
Tetsuhiro and the others applauded. "Good lad! Studying the mysteries of life at such a young age. You've got ambition!"
Tetsuhiro immediately offered some advice. "But this field is incredibly profound, so don't rush. Sometimes haste makes waste. Too much obsession can lead you astray, while an open mind can help everything fall into place."
"Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty. I'll take it to heart."
Tsunade said she wanted to study human anatomy, meridians, and pressure points to create a simple healing ninjutsu that could be widely taught. She was currently experimenting with coating the meridians in her limbs with chakra to strengthen her punches and kicks while also improving her physical defenses.
It was similar to the nintaijutsu used by Might Guy and Ai's family in the Lightning District.
Hiruko nervously explained that he wanted to let a person acquire multiple kekkei genkai through transplants, allowing them to use several secret techniques and even divine arts. That would make becoming incredibly powerful easy.
Tobirama had yet to say anything.
Madara let out a snort of laughter when he heard this and casually mocked him. "Which of us do you think became powerful by relying on someone else's abilities? Transplanting other people's abilities is just drinking poison to quench your thirst. It only hastens your downfall. Truly the behavior of a weakling."
"Huh?"
Hiruko froze on the spot. "Was I wrong?"
"Don't listen to him." Tobirama encouraged him in a firm voice. "There's no end to learning. Research needs all kinds of approaches. Your idea isn't wrong,