Danzo's Disposable Wood Release Weapon

Chapter 36 Danzo's One-Time Wood Release Weapon

An experiment cannot be successful overnight.

Even though Orochimaru and Shiitsu Aburame had records of their previous Wood Release transplant experiments, it still took them quite a bit of time.

This one-time wood-style weapon experiment was a success; at least the test subject did not die.

"No matter how many times I watch it, I am always shocked by the terrifying vitality of the First Generation's cells. With such vitality, the First Generation could probably live forever."

Every time Shiki Aburame saw Hashirama's cells, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Even though Hashirama Senju is dead, his body cells are still active and can even continue to reproduce and divide.

"Yes, Hashirama cells are indeed terrifying. There are probably very few people who can withstand Hashirama cells. It's hard to imagine how powerful the First Hokage must have been while he was alive."

"However, I'm afraid it still won't meet the standard of immortality, because the first generation is already dead."

Aburame Shiki's words piqued Orochimaru's interest, as Orochimaru had always been very interested in immortality.

Compared to the village and the Will of Fire, Orochimaru's main energy and interests are focused on scientific research, especially in the pursuit of immortality.

"Is Shiyu-kun also interested in immortality?"

"Ah, this... of course I'm interested, after all, no one would complain about living too long."

"However, achieving immortality is still too difficult. Although I have some ideas, they are still immature. But that's okay, I'm still very young."

Aburame Shiki said casually, revealing that he also had some thoughts about immortality.

Orochimaru was becoming increasingly interested. Although he could tell that Shizuka Aburame was deliberately trying to entice him, he didn't care.

As long as Aburame Shiki's idea of ​​immortality inspires him, he doesn't mind dealing with Aburame Shiki.

The clash of different ideas about immortality can always give birth to some incredible miracles.

Besides, dealing with a young, thoughtful junior is much better than dealing with Danzo Shimura, who always has a stern face.

Although Danzo Shimura has always been Orochimaru's biggest financial backer and supporter.

He embezzled a large amount of funding and resources under the guise of researching Hashirama cells and the Sharingan for Danzo Shimura.

"Could you tell me about your idea of ​​immortality, Mr. Zhiyi? Perhaps we can discuss it?"

Orochimaru stopped what he was doing.

In fact, the disposable wood-elemental weapon is not difficult to create because of the phosphorus-damaged insects of Shiatsu Aburame, but the process is very complicated.

Orochimaru wasn't very interested in disposable wood-style weapons because they weren't of much help to him and were useless for achieving immortality.

Furthermore, the power of disposable wood-style weapons is limited, at most reaching the level of a Jonin.

That is, to raise the strength of genin and chunin to jonin.

There's no need to use Jonin as test subjects, because Jonin are very precious, and Jonin undergoing experiments only improves their abilities slightly, without any qualitative breakthrough.

"Ah, since Lord Orochimaru is interested, then I'll share my thoughts. This is what I was thinking when I was cultivating insects."

Aburame Shiki also stopped; he wasn't too concerned about the disposable wood-style weapon.

The reason for expanding is to increase one's own value.

If successful, Aburame Shiitsu's status within Root will rise again, not because of Shimura Danzo, but because of his actual position.

Because the phosphorus-destroying insects inside the disposable wood-style weapon depend on him, Shiichi Aburame, he is the core of the disposable wood-style weapon.

Danzo, I am the core!

"As Lord Orochimaru knows, I belong to the Aburame clan, and I inevitably deal with insects. My idea about immortality is also related to insect swarms."

"Insects are very fragile and have short lifespans. I often think about how to make insects stronger and live longer."

Orochimaru's eyes showed encouragement; he knew that what Shizuka Aburame was about to say was the key point.

"But I discovered that no matter what I did, the insects had their limits. Just when I was feeling discouraged and ready to give up, I saw the entire swarm of insects."

"To my shame, although I have studied many kinds of insects, I don't know much about insect colonies. Once I was attracted to insect colonies, I became deeply fascinated by them."

"While a single insect is very fragile, the entire swarm is a different story."

"The swarm can be seen as immortal in a sense, with all the insects performing their respective functions according to the will of the swarm, just like the cells in the human body."

"Even if many of the insects die or are replaced, it is meaningless to the swarm as a whole. They still act according to the will of the swarm, and the will of the swarm is eternal."

"If we could transform ourselves from an individual into a swarm, like the will of the swarm, wouldn't we achieve immortality?"

"From the individual to the group? That's a good idea, but it's not easy."

Orochimaru was very interested in Shiatsu Aburame's idea of ​​immortality, but he didn't quite agree with it.

Because it's too difficult.

Orochimaru's Reanimation Jutsu is nearing completion, but many problems remain unresolved, such as the damage to his soul and the compatibility with his body.

If achieving immortality is so difficult for an individual, then the transition from an individual to a group is even more challenging.

There are too many technologies that need to be overcome.

Of course, Orochimaru did not intend to harm Shiitsu Aburame if Shiitsu Aburame made any progress on the path to immortality.

Orochimaru would offer his joyful blessing and then go to study.

"Yes, it's too difficult, whether it's an individual body transforming into a group or an individual soul transforming into a group."

"The body is relatively easy to deal with, but the soul is more difficult. Whether it is splitting or devouring, it may lose itself, so it needs an anchor."

"An anchor to remind yourself, to stay true to yourself, so as not to lose yourself."

"Anchor? It seems that Shiyi-kun already has an idea. My method of immortality is simpler than Shiyi-kun's. Since the physical body ages, I will constantly change bodies and prolong my life through repeated soul reincarnations. This is my method of immortality."

Orochimaru looked at Shiatsu Aburame as if he were looking at a rough gem. Anchor's idea gave him inspiration, and perhaps he could further improve the Undying Reincarnation technique.

"You two finish the experiment first, then we can talk."

Danzo Shimura appeared in the laboratory at some point, watching the two guys chatting idly with a blank expression.

I paid you two a fortune to come here and let you chat idly? Get back to work, you bastards!

Of course, despite his words, Danzo Shimura did not criticize too harshly.

He was also quite interested in immortality, otherwise he wouldn't have listened for so long.

"Teacher, the Wood Release experiment has been successful. Here are the results."

Aburame Shiki gave an awkward smile and showed Shimura Danzo the results of his Wood Release weaponry.

"Oh, let me take a look."

"This test subject is a genin, and he has now been injected with Hashirama cells and is being suppressed by my phosphorus-damaged insects."

"If we release the suppression, this test subject's strength will increase rapidly, and he will be able to use some simple Wood Release techniques. His overall strength will reach that of a Special Jonin."

"Even a special Jonin is enough."

Danzo Shimura assessed it and felt it was acceptable.

In Shimura Danzo's mind, ninjas were expendable resources, and war was a matter of exchanging resources.

If I can use a genin to take down an enemy jonin, that would be an absolute steal.

If the genin test subjects are not suitable, then switch to chunin test subjects.

Even if you can't eliminate Jonin, you can use Genin test subjects to eliminate enemy Chunin on a large scale.

With these test subjects, Danzo Shimura was able to play a significant role on the battlefield.

He must become the key to turning the tide of the war, appearing as a hero on the battlefield where the monkeys have failed and turning the tide of battle.

Give those guys who call him a rat in the gutter a little shock.

(End of this chapter)