"Sure enough, that day came very quickly."
Orochimaru seemed to be sighing, a look of reminiscence flickering in his dim, yellowish snake eyes, as if recalling that glorious era.
Shortly after Hashirama Senju's great battle with Madara Uchiha at the Valley of the End, Hashirama Senju died, plunging the ninja world into turmoil and leading to the First Shinobi World War.
"At that time, Tobirama Senju, who had become the Hokage of Konoha, immediately and secretly withdrew from a mission. The person in charge of this secret mission was Toka Senju!"
"It was precisely this secret mission that directly led to the Earth Flow annihilation of the Senju Clan, causing this great name to be lost in the course of history..."
Orochimaru's voice was full of sighs, and with these sighs, Araki's curiosity was completely aroused. He wanted to know exactly what had happened. At this moment, he was like an archaeologist, showing a strong interest in the unknown.
Especially when he heard Orochimaru say those words, he felt as if he were about to learn some secrets.
It was a feeling of both excitement and trepidation.
Because under such secrecy, almost everyone experiences extremely complex emotions, Araki is no exception. He knows very well that knowing these things will inevitably come at a price.
" Tobirama Senju knew very well that there were only two ways to control the Nine-Tails: Wood Release and the Sharingan. The new energy source was in the hands of the Uchiha Clan, and the Uchiha Clan was completely unreliable."
Therefore, Konoha must have Wood Release ninjas!
"However, apart from Hashirama Senju, no one else possesses the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai. This ability seems to have been lost forever and has never been seen again."
That's why...
"The [ Hashirama Cells Transplantation Project ] was born out of this need!"
Orochimaru paused here, staring intently at Araki as if trying to see right through Araki, before continuing, "What we need to do is continue the secret mission of the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju."
"Call..."
Araki couldn't help but take a deep breath. What he was hearing now was the version spoken by Orochimaru, which was slightly different from the version spoken by the Third.
Tobirama Senju did not trust the Uchiha Clan!
Orochimaru's voice rang out again, clearly reaching Araki's ears, continuing the previous topic.
He believed that if Konoha lacked Wood Release ninjas for a long time, the Nine-Tails would eventually be controlled by the Uchiha Clan.
"When that time comes, Konoha will be in danger, and the entire ninja world will be in danger!"
"Therefore..."
" The Second Hokage at the time, Tobirama Senju, made a decision and proposed another very bold project, which is the secret mission I just mentioned!"
"Extract cells from my Hashirama Senju, and conduct live experiments in an attempt to cultivate a ninja capable of using the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai!"
"Because Hashirama Senju was a ninja from the Senju Clan."
"Therefore, in selecting live test subjects, priority is given to members of the Senju Clan, and the experimental projects are handled by Toka Senju."
"In this decision, Tobirama Senju had a sense of responsibility, but also some personal motives, because he hoped that Wood Release ninjas would still be born from their Senju Clan, so that the Senju Clan could continue to suppress the Uchiha Clan, who possessed the Sharingan, in terms of Tailed Beast."
"After discussion, Toka Senju decided to use volunteers from the Senju Clan as test subjects. This would not only allow the mission to proceed secretly, without being discovered by people from other villages, but also prevent unnecessary sacrifices by members of other clans in Konoha."
"Moreover, Kekkei Genkai require blood relations!"
Orochimaru spoke one sentence after another, and what he said gradually shook Araki's heart.
"After this secret mission officially began, Toka Senju started selecting volunteers from the Senju Clan. However, the feedback was unexpectedly good. Many Senju Clan ninjas idolized Hashirama Senju and hoped to become Hashirama Senju like him."
"Upon hearing that they could be injected with Hashirama Cells to try and help them activate the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai dormant within them, everyone was eager to try. It wasn't a problem of not being able to find anyone; rather, the Senju Clan members were afraid of not being able to sign up."
"These Senju Clan members are very clear that the opportunity to possess the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai, allowing them to emulate the prowess of the First Hokage Hashirama Senju, is an extremely tempting prospect for them."
"But..."
Orochimaru paused slightly at this point, and then his entire tone changed.
"At the time, no one expected that they would have a zero percent chance of success!"
Chapter 15 The Secret of the Disappearance of the Senju Clan (Part 2) (Bonus Chapter for [Ninth Daughter of the Su Family] Alliance Leader)
This chapter is a bonus chapter for the [Ninth Daughter of the Su Family] Alliance Leader!
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Araki was utterly shocked after hearing Orochimaru's words. From this description, it seemed as if the Senju Clan had brought about their own demise!
and...
He never expected this...
The Hashirama Cells transplantation experiments did not begin after the Third became Hokage, but immediately after the First's death.
The mastermind behind it all is Tobirama Senju!
This is absolutely stunning!
This was completely beyond Araki's imagination!
"Call..."
Araki thought to himself, feeling a pang of regret that Tobirama Senju had died too young; he could be considered to have died prematurely.
otherwise...
Perhaps he can actually succeed in transplanting it!
In some ways, Araki believes that Tobirama Senju was a more capable scientist than Orochimaru. After all, Tobirama Senju had even developed the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu. Even after the First Hokage Hashirama Senju, died, Tobirama could still bring his older brother to the battlefield and fight as a dead man, although his abilities would be weakened to some extent.
If Tobirama Senju hadn't died...
Give him some more time.
Perhaps we really will succeed!
"My father was involved in such a secret project, and it was during this project that I was born."
Orochimaru said it casually.
It was as if they were talking about something trivial.
but.
In Araki's opinion...
This is a big secret!
Could it be that...
Orochimaru also emerged through a form of asexual reproduction?
Is it cultured in cells?
Or is there some other method?
No wonder Orochimaru likes to ponder the meaning of life!
The pursuit of eternal life!
This might be related to the way Orochimaru was born!
In an instant.
Araki's head was filled with a bunch of question marks, and his eyes were full of doubt as he looked at Orochimaru.
I heard a lot of things today.
At the same time, I have developed stronger doubts about some of these things. I do know more now, but I also have more questions now.
" The Hashirama Cells Transplantation Project had just begun when the First Shinobi World War broke out. Soon after, news of the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju's, death arrived, and the Hokage of Konoha was replaced by the Third Hiruzen Sarutobi."
"At one point, Toka Senju was unsure whether the experiment should continue. In the end, after consulting with her clan, she decided to proceed with the Hashirama Cells transplantation surgery."
"It's just a pity..."
Even members of the Senju Clan couldn't withstand the power of Hashirama Cells. The volunteers who received the Hashirama Cells were twisted and deformed, eventually turning into pieces of wood!
"We obtained some astonishing information during the experiment!"
"The cells of the First Hokage Hashirama Senju, are still alive!"
Orochimaru spoke one sentence after another, then paused, looked at Araki, and a chilling smile appeared on his lips.
"What, what do you mean?"
Araki was already captivated by the storyline, his mind involuntarily following along, so when the topic reached this point, he couldn't help but ask a question.
"It means..."
" Hashirama Senju is dead!"
"But his cells are still alive; they're not dead!"
"This is a state of being dead but not stiff!"
"Absolutely terrifying!"
Orochimaru couldn't help but sigh, but his dim, yellowish eyes shone with more envy and longing.
He wanted to be like those cells.
It can live indefinitely.
It has traversed countless historical occasions and endured countless years, always standing tall in the world.
"The transplant surgeries became increasingly insane. Gradually, every member of the Senju Clan was having their bodies transplanted, becoming experimental subjects sacrificed for the Wood Release ninjas."
"Of course, there are two exceptions: Tsunade and Nawaki!"
"As early as when Tobirama Senju was preparing to carry out this mission, he removed Tsunade and Nawaki from the list of members of the Senju Clan, forbidding them from participating in any experiments conducted by the Senju Clan. This was a way of leaving the Senju Clan with their last hope."
"But..."
"The demise of the Senju Clan was not entirely without value; rather, it led to the discovery of many characteristics of Hashirama Cells!"
Orochimaru knew very well that he had to fully explain these things to Araki so that the latter would be more willing to contribute to future experiments.
" Hashirama Cells are brimming with extremely powerful vitality and possess a very strong rejection response. Once inside a human body, they begin to multiply rapidly and destroy normal cells. The body's own cells are completely vulnerable in the face of Hashirama Cells."
" Hashirama Cells can rapidly spread to other organs in the body and grow quickly, pushing cells from the original organs to other locations, eventually leading to a decline in organ function."
"So..."
"To successfully transplant Hashirama Cells, one must ensure that the body's Hashirama Cells. This requires a stronger physique; otherwise, not only will one be unable to maintain balance and control the cells, but even one's life will be at risk."
"To date, the success rate of Hashirama Cells transplantation remains at zero percent; no one has survived after receiving an injection of Hashirama Cells."