Technology Transfer and Exchange of Benefits

Chapter 67: Handing Over Technology and Exchanging Benefits (Please continue reading!)

The Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had been following the game since Shiki started testing it.

He originally thought it was just a small gadget, at most it could add some foundation to the roots.

But as the test progressed, he couldn't help himself and stared intently at the crystal ball, even more intently than when he was peeping into the Konoha Bathhouse.

This is outrageous.

As a ninja expert, Hiruzen Sarutobi has a deep understanding of ninjas and ninjutsu.

A ninja is like a wooden barrel, while attack, defense, and recovery are like individual planks.

The shortest plank determines the upper limit of the barrel.

What is the shortest plank a ninja can use?

The answer is defense.

Even the God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju, could be injured by an ordinary kunai, but because of its strong regenerative ability, the wound was healed immediately.

This armor compensates for the ninja's lack of defense, without any other weakening effects.

On the surface, it only improves the ninja's defense, but in reality, it increases the ninja's margin for error, providing a comprehensive improvement for the ninja.

This was what surprised Hiruzen Sarutobi the most: it enhanced the ninja's defense without causing any other inconvenience.

Facing an enemy that is indestructible, regenerates, and can attack and harass endlessly is a catastrophe for a ninja whose attack power far outweighs their defense.

And it might not be just one, but a group.

Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't hold back any longer. No, this thing must be in my hands!

"Immediately convene a meeting with the three advisors! Bring Zhiyi along, and that suit of armor too!"

Danzo immediately understood what was going on when he received news of Hiruzen Sarutobi's meeting.

Only after receiving the test results from Zhiyi did he truly confirm that his disciple had indeed developed an extraordinary invention.

"Hmph, Hiruzen's meeting must be about Shiichi... hmm, the Guyver Armor. Yes, the Guyver Armor."

Danzo almost forgot the name of the Guyver Armor. He had thought it was just a pie in the sky, but it turned out to be real.

His disciple is too honest, unlike Orochimaru who only makes empty promises.

"We can't keep the Guyver Armor; Hiruzen will do everything in his power to gain control of it. But we need to fight for other interests."

On his way to the Hokage Building, Danzo pondered the potential benefits involved.

Hokage Building.

Danzo was the last to arrive again.

Once everyone was present, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "This is the data on the Bio-Armor researched by Shiitsu Aburame. Please take a look."

Koharu and Homura were a little surprised. Was this the reason they were called to the meeting?

After they finished reading it, their initial slight surprise turned into shock and joy.

The Bio-Armor is too complex for Shizuka Aburame to handle; let them handle it!

Just as he was about to speak up and ask Shizuka Aburame to hand over the Guyver Armor for safekeeping, Danzo glanced at him.

Faced with Danzo's cold gaze, the two advisors felt somewhat intimidated.

The two advisors, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, who always stood together through thick and thin, remained silent, like two door gods.

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced speechlessly at the advisor who was stunned by Danzo, and slowly said, "The Bio-Armor is very powerful; it might be able to turn the tide of the battle on the front lines."

Then he gestured to the two advisors, "It's your turn to speak."

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado immediately became more assertive after Hiruzen Sarutobi confronted Shimura.

"If the Guyver Armor is really that powerful, it would be a waste to hand it over to an individual or organization. It should be managed by the Hokage."

"Yes, only under the Hokage's leadership can the Guyver Armor play its greatest role and provide strong support to the ninjas on the front lines."

With a few words, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado assigned the Guyver Armor to the Hokage.

"The bio-armor is not yet perfect; it's not as strong as I imagined..."

"You're too limited, Danzo!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to be explaining seriously: "So far, the Guyver Armor has already greatly enhanced a ninja's strength."

"It's a waste to leave the Bio-Armor at the Root. I'll manage them all; this way, we can maximize Konoha's strength!"

Danzo gripped his cane tightly; he knew this was the outcome.

Danzo's eyes were gloomy as he stared intently at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who sat leisurely in the Hokage's seat.

In the end, he nodded in agreement.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face lit up with satisfaction when he saw Danzo agree.

"Then let Zhiyi demonstrate for us."

Led by the Anbu, Shiichi arrived at the Hokage's office.

"Danzo-sensei, Hokage-sama, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado."

Zhiyi greeted everyone in turn.

"Um."

Danzo was pleased that Shiitsu had placed him before Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled, seemingly unconcerned, and said, "Shiichi, I heard you've developed the Bio-Armor. Could you tell me about it?"

Shiki looked at Danzo, who nodded slightly, tacitly agreeing to the matter.

"The Bio-Armor can be adapted to ninjas, enhancing their physical functions through organic integration with the host."

"It was originally an accidental product of my breeding of insects."

Hiruzen Sarutobi already knew a lot about the Guyver Armor, so he asked the question he was most concerned about:

"Can it be mass-produced?"

"Yes, but the current Guyver Armor is specially trained by me. If it were a regular Guyver Armor, it wouldn't have reached this level initially. It needs to be constantly trained and integrated with the ninja to reach its current state."

How strong is a typical Guyver armor?

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, "If it's too weak, it won't have any strategic significance."

"It can probably reach about half of what it is now."

Zhiyi answered truthfully, "The samples definitely need to be of higher quality."

"Half is enough, Shii. I noticed you when you were a child. Your will of fire burns brightly. No one in this world loves this village more than you."

"That's right. The Guyver Armor can greatly enhance Konoha's strength. Therefore, it will definitely be mass-produced. We have no experience in this area, so we can only rely on you."

Danzo interrupted Hiruzen Sarutobi, saying that if Hiruzen continued, there would be no benefit for him.

"I will order the establishment of a Bio-Armor Training Department. Shiichi, you are the one who researched the Bio-Armor, so you shall be the person in charge."

Hiruzen Sarutobi tacitly agreed to this, "However, the Guyver Armor is too important, so I will be the one to send the deputy head to ensure that resources can be allocated fully."

"The roots will also provide assistance."

Danzo said that with Shiichi and the Root members, the Guyver Armor Training Department was basically in his hands.

"The bio-armor is essentially still an insect. If the Aburame tribe were to cultivate it, the effect would be even better."

Shiichi added that he was envious of Danzo Shimura and Hiruzen Sarutobi's actions, and he also wanted to try and gain some benefits.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura nodded. They didn't care about training ordinary personnel; they only paid attention to the management.

In the blink of an eye, the exchange and transfer of benefits were completed silently.

Koharu and Homura were completely bewildered.

They didn't ask for any benefits.

How did it end so quickly?

(End of this chapter)