After they emerged from the laboratory, the researchers immediately used instruments to examine the Root ninja's physical condition.
Looking at the data on the screen, the researchers rubbed their eyes in disbelief.
After confirming that the readings were accurate, a researcher approached Danzo and reported, "Lord Danzo, the Hashirama cells in their bodies seem to have been suppressed by some kind of power. Their stability has greatly improved, and they can maintain balance without any special suppression."
Danzo frowned slightly at those words and sank into thought.
After years of research, he understood that Hashirama cells contained more than just Wood Release, the combination of Water Release and Earth Release. They also contained Yang Release, and it was precisely because of that Yang Release...
Ninja who received Hashirama cell transplants would undergo an irreversible transformation into trees.
So far, Yamato was the only person who could truly withstand Hashirama cells and maintain a balance.
Even Danzo relied on a large number of Sharingan, which represented Yin Release, to maintain a fragile balance. That, too, indirectly proved how overpowering Hashirama cells were.
But now someone was telling him that a power capable of suppressing Hashirama cells actually existed!
After a pause, Danzo approached the Root ninja who had undergone the experiment and slowly asked, "Tell me how you feel right now."
"Yes, sir." The Root ninja nodded, considered his wording, and said, "Lord Danzo, I feel very good right now. It seems I can already withstand the First's power."
Danzo glanced at the Root ninja and said evenly, "Then show me your power. I've already undone some of the sealing jutsu on your body."
"Yes, sir."
After receiving his orders, the Root ninja stepped aside and removed the armor used to seal him. His expression turned solemn as he formed hand