The Third fell into thought, somewhat surprised that Tsunade had raised no objections. Although the Senju Clan no longer existed in name, the First Hokage was still Tsunade's grandfather.
Putting himself in her shoes, he imagined that researching a relative's cells would be difficult to stomach.
"Transplanting Hashirama cells is too risky. We can't let the Uchiha take that risk yet."
After a long deliberation, the Third still rejected Jiraiya's suggestion. He himself was still hesitating over whether to use the power of Hashirama cells and had yet to reach a decision.
According to the records and data, the Sharingan could indeed greatly reduce the mortality rate of transplantation.
But could the Uchiha really control that power?
And whether they would actually be influenced by the First Hokage remained uncertain. Didn't that masked Uchiha in the Akatsuki possess the power of Wood Release?
Jiraiya also realized his suggestion had been ill-considered. Counting Danzo, Yamato, and the Masked Man, only three people had successfully received Hashirama cells without suffering rejection.
That was even fewer than the number of ninja who had mastered Senjutsu. More than three people in the village could already use natural energy.
At that moment, Tsunade, who had been thinking beside them, suddenly said, "Old Man, let me handle the research on my grandfather's cells."
The Third gave Tsunade a surprised look, then slowly said, "All right. I'll leave it to you."
No one could find fault with Tsunade volunteering to research Hashirama cells. Aside from being the First Hokage's granddaughter, she was also the current director of Konoha Hospital.
Perhaps researching Hashirama cells was her way of remembering the departed Hokage.
In truth, Tsunade and Jiraiya remained his preferred candidates to succeed him. In terms of both experience and strength, either would have been a natural choice