"It looked like I had to put the Hybrid Rice research project on the agenda." Kenichi Amamiya scratched his head.
His earlier conversation with Nagato had not been without results. At the very least, Nagato had revealed a hint of possibility, though Kenichi needed to bring experimental results to him first.
It had been much the same in his previous life. First, he had to paint a grand vision before he could secure enough research funding. Capitalists never acted until they saw the rabbit.
Relying on Akatsuki had also been part of Kenichi Amamiya's plan from the start. Experiments cost too much money, and having an organization supporting him from behind was the best choice.
Root's support for his teacher had made his teacher's experiments much easier, allowing him to develop his own laboratory. Kenichi Amamiya planned to replicate that approach.
Besides, Akatsuki had so many talents—and so much research material.
Looking at the flakes of Zetsu's skin in his hand, Kenichi Amamiya smiled faintly.
"Amamiya, that thing you mentioned earlier... AI? Is it really possible?" Sasori's curious question from beside him reminded Kenichi Amamiya that he still had a companion at his side.
"It's Artificial Intelligence. Sasori, if you don't mind, you can call me Kenichi." Kenichi Amamiya patiently explained as he looked at the intensely curious Sasori.
Sasori was a ninja who pursued eternity, and his way of thinking was rather unusual. He could be considered an unconventional scientist. Kenichi Amamiya felt that winning Sasori over would be a good choice.
Besides, Sasori would be quite powerful in the future, even though he had not yet turned himself into a puppet.
"Alright, Kenichi. Then how exactly can this Artificial Intelligence be realized?" Sasori accepted it quickly—or rather, the only thing he cared about now was this so-called Artificial