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Capítulo 45: Chapter 45: Orochimaru Changes His Research Direction!

No heartbeat!

That's right, the puppet crow had no heartbeat. No matter how lifelike it looked, a puppet was still a puppet. Takashi wasn't going to put all his energy into puppetry, after all, it was only a temporary measure and not worth his complete focus.

The smile on Orochimaru's face completely vanished.

"This is a puppet?"

"Yes."

Takashi intentionally picked up his cup to show Orochimaru clearly that he wasn't controlling the puppet.

It looked alive, yet it was still a puppet, and there were no chakra threads controlling it.

Orochimaru's eyes lit up instantly. This puppet was definitely something worth studying.

He had to obtain it!

Although he wanted to take the puppet away immediately, Orochimaru managed to hold himself back. After all, this puppet still belonged to Takashi, and he had only been given permission to see it, not to take it away. Taking the crow puppet away would likely require paying some kind of price.

"Hahaha, I knew I wasn't wrong about you. You're an interesting person, Takashi-kun."

"I think I'm quite interesting myself."

Takashi raised his hand, and the puppet crow broke free from Orochimaru's grasp, hopping back onto Takashi's palm, tilting its head to observe Orochimaru.

It definitely needed further study.

Being stared at by the puppet crow in curiosity, Orochimaru felt his own breathing grow more rapid.

A puppet that seemed to have life.

It was astonishing.

For someone like Orochimaru, who had always longed for immortality, it felt as though a new door to the world had opened before him.

He had to get this puppet—at least one of them.

After a moment of thought, Orochimaru was about to speak, but Takashi beat him to it: "I need money."

This wasn't a joke. Takashi was genuinely short on funds at the moment. Even if Orochimaru's debt was cleared, he would still be in need of money. Besides paying off his debt to Orochimaru, most of his money had been spent on purchasing all sorts of materials and parts, which weren't cheap at all. Takashi had practically poured all his resources into these puppets.

From the beginning of making puppets until now, Takashi had almost lost count of how many he had made.

The total number was certainly a lot—at least several hundred.

Takashi planned to work hard to gather enough puppets to form his very own puppet army.

One day, he would show the puppet masters of Sunagakure what a real puppet army looked like!

The so-called puppet army of Sunagakure was nothing more than a unit formed by puppet users.

Takashi's vision for puppetry was to be an army unto himself.

Not only in quantity but in quality too.

As for how Orochimaru might study the puppet, Takashi didn't care much. Without the Tenseigan's chakra, no matter how much Orochimaru studied, he wouldn't be able to grasp its secrets.

Of course, if Orochimaru did manage to come up with something impressive out of it, Takashi could only acknowledge his brilliance.

Short on money?

Now Orochimaru was in a bit of a bind as well because, truthfully, he was also short on money.

It was no joke; most of Orochimaru's income was poured into building his base and purchasing all kinds of equipment. Setting up a research base required considerable funds, and with the ongoing expenses and various experimental costs, Orochimaru was completely drained.

He truly couldn't come up with much money at the moment.

"I'll figure something out."

Since the terms were laid out, there was no point in discussing anything else—the solution was simply to find a way to make money.

As for how Orochimaru would manage to raise funds, that had nothing to do with Takashi.

Leaving the border camp, Orochimaru made his way to Konoha as quickly as possible. What would normally take two days for others, he managed in just one. To save time, Orochimaru didn't mind exhausting himself.

Back in Konoha, Orochimaru headed straight for the Hokage's office.

"Sensei."

Orochimaru entered unannounced, slightly out of breath, and closed the door behind him.

The Third Hokage looked up curiously. "Orochimaru, do you need something from me?"

As the Third Hokage's favorite student, Orochimaru's nature was well known to him. If it wasn't something important, Orochimaru would almost never come to him voluntarily.

"Sensei, about the research project you mentioned before, I think I'm willing to give it a try. But I need funding from the village. I need money."

There was a reason why the Third Hokage liked Orochimaru so much. In everyone's eyes, Orochimaru was a versatile genius, with knowledge and abilities across all fields, truly a well-rounded shinobi.

"A research project?"

The Third Hokage was stunned for a moment. He had previously suggested that Orochimaru redirect his research towards something beneficial for the village—focusing on public welfare would be the best approach.

But his suggestion had been flatly rejected by Orochimaru at the time.

Who could have expected that the same Orochimaru, who had previously refused without hesitation, would now bring up the project himself?

Though surprised as to why his student had changed his mind, the Third Hokage was pleased that Orochimaru was willing to take on the project.

He knew better than anyone else just how talented his student was.

"Since you're willing to take on this project, I'm very happy. This project has been ongoing but progressing slowly. It would be great if you could take over, and you needn't worry about funding."

No one knew what Orochimaru and the Third Hokage discussed after that.

Orochimaru soon entered the village's research facility, and in less than a month, a household appliance with a white snake logo—a refrigerator—was born.

Thanks to the village's promotion, it was quickly accepted by the villagers.

"Oh my!"

Orochimaru wouldn't really go into appliance development just for some quick cash, would he?

Upon hearing this news, Takashi was stunned.

"Pfft~~ Hahaha!"

The thought of Orochimaru racking his brains for a way to make money—even taking on projects he had once scoffed at, lowering himself like this—made Takashi laugh out loud.

Why did this feel so amusing?

The image of Orochimaru, wearing a white coat and working on appliance development, was akin to Tsunade becoming an anti-gambling ambassador or Jiraiya writing a sappy teenage romance—it created an enormous sense of contrast.

Despite the humor, Takashi thought Orochimaru did an impressive job. If refrigerators were being made, could other household appliances be far behind?

Not far at all.

Once these basic appliances were developed, daily life would definitely become much more convenient.

With a bit of effort, perhaps they could even usher in a period of accelerated development for the shinobi world.

The truth was, the technological advancements in the shinobi world weren't impossible—it was just that the researchers had been heading in the wrong direction.

With focus, these people could definitely deliver some surprising results.

There was a joke in the shinobi world that wasn't actually that funny. In other nations' eyes, the people of the Land of Lightning were seen as highland brutes, unreasonable and full of muscle, even in their brains. Yet, in terms of technological development, the Land of Lightning far surpassed the other nations.

Takashi couldn't understand where people got the nerve to mock the Land of Lightning as brainless brutes.

"I hope Orochimaru doesn't get too caught up in public welfare research."

After all, research could be addictive, and this type of work brought in money fast—unlike his previous biological research, which was more of a money pit.

What Takashi didn't know was that Orochimaru, at that very moment, was filled with enthusiasm. He was brimming with energy, fully immersed in the development of household appliances.

In the past, he would never have touched such things or even looked down on them, but now, constantly being short on money, he had begun to see the benefits.

Tsunade came to the border camp once again, though this time she came on a mission.

"Has Kushina's mood improved?"

Takashi poured a glass of water for Tsunade.


Capítulo 46: Chapter 46: Where Is the Caged Bird Seal on Your Forehead?

"She is much better now. Not like right after Grandma passed, when she barely had a smile on her face. If it weren't for the old man refusing, I would've brought her to the camp so you could keep her company."

Talking about Kushina, Tsunade couldn't help but feel a bit helpless. Since the Nine-Tails transfer, Kushina's mood had been unstable. The Nine-Tails, being unwilling to be sealed, was constantly causing trouble, making Kushina feel unwell for extended periods. Tsunade's heart had been on edge, worried both about Kushina's ability to move on from her sadness and about the Nine-Tails stirring up trouble.

The Uzumaki Clan's sealing techniques were powerful against tailed beasts, but Kushina was still too young. Moreover, the Nine-Tails was the strongest of the tailed beasts, and Kushina had cried under her blanket more than once from the burns caused by the Nine-Tails' chakra.

"As long as she's coming through it, that's good. She's a strong, determined child. As for the Nine-Tails, once Kushina grows up, she'll be able to fully suppress it."

This was something no one else could help with; Kushina would have to handle it herself.

"By the way, how's the situation in the village?"

"Don't even ask."

Tsunade looked weary. "Koharu Utatane has been hopping around, trying to convince the old man to hand over the medical system's authority to her. After being refused, she's now trying to exonerate Danzo."

Shimura Danzo was no good, and neither was Koharu. In the elders council of Konoha, every member was bad news, except for Torifu Akimichi, who stayed out of the mess.

Danzo was ambitious, dark-hearted, and corrupt. The Third Hokage, while appearing noble on the surface, had done his share of shady things. Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado were no different, clinging to power, often conspiring with Danzo. Even in the original storyline, when the Leaf Village was in chaos and the Third Hokage had died, those two old folks were still at odds with Tsunade over their power, limiting her authority as the Fifth Hokage at every turn.

Takashi shrugged. "Not surprising. That group cares about power above all. The medical system used to be under Koharu's control, but now it's in Torifu's hands, and she's definitely unhappy about it. Trying to clear Danzo's name is just a way to pressure the Hokage and maybe bring in an ally."

"You're right," Tsunade agreed with Takashi's analysis.

As they spoke, Tsunade suddenly laughed. "Now, that fatty Torifu is stuck in the Hokage's advisory role. He wants to step down but finds he can't. Even though he's being targeted, he still has to hold on to the medical system with all his might."

"If he knew it was your suggestion that led Grandma to put him there, he'd probably curse you out."

Anyone else being put in that position would have been thrilled. But Torifu wasn't like the others; he was completely unwilling.

Unfortunately for him, unwillingness didn't matter. Mito had directly pushed him into that role, dragging both him and the clans behind him—the Ino-Shika-Cho trio—into Tsunade's camp.

In the current Konoha, with Torifu serving as Hokage's advisor while also holding authority over the medical system, the result was a split within the elders council.

"This was Lady Mito's order, nothing to do with me!" Takashi laughed heartily.

No way he was taking the blame for that.

"Oh, by the way."

Tsunade's expression suddenly turned serious. "The village is planning to send people into the Land of Rain to respond to Sunagakure's provocations. There might be a new war in the shinobi world."

To ensure a smooth transition for the new Jinchuriki, Konoha had tolerated Sunagakure's provocations in the Land of Rivers. The priority was Kushina's transformation into a Jinchuriki. But Konoha's restraint had made Sunagakure believe that Konoha was backing down, and their provocations escalated.

Now that Kushina, the new Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, had stabilized, Konoha wouldn't allow Sunagakure to push any further.

Provocation? Fine, I'll respond. And while I'm at it, I'll suppress the growth of Amegakure.

The Third Hokage wouldn't spare Amegakure just because of a few words from Hanzo the Salamander. There was no sympathy or tolerance between villages—only interests.

Responding to Sunagakure and asserting Konoha's strength while suppressing Amegakure's growth was in Konoha's best interest. Whether or not Amegakure and the Land of Rain were innocent, no one cared.

"It probably won't escalate into a full-blown war anytime soon," Takashi said.

For now, the provocation was just that—provocation. As long as the line wasn't crossed and there wasn't proper preparation, it wouldn't easily lead to a full-scale war between the two villages, just some small skirmishes.

Takashi had no reason to worry about a war. War wasn't something that could just happen overnight, and even if it did, given his position and skills on paper, he'd likely be assigned to stay at the camp's medical unit, treating and caring for the wounded, rather than fighting on the front lines.

Besides, for the pay he received, what sense was there in risking his life on the battlefield?

He couldn't control what others did, but he definitely wasn't going to throw his life away for the Third Hokage.

"Enough about me. You should be careful yourself. You always claim to be a medical ninja, but you're fiercer than anyone else."

In the entire shinobi world, only Tsunade could carry the title of "medical ninja" while being more ferocious on the battlefield than anyone else. The rest of the medical ninjas wouldn't dare play like that; even if they accompanied a team, they mostly just played a support role.

Tsunade, on the other hand, turned herself into the main force and relegated her teammates to support.

"Cough, cough! Got it."

"What's with that look? Do I seem that reckless to you?"

Seeing Takashi staring at her with a skeptical look, Tsunade gritted her teeth, leaned forward until their foreheads touched, and said through clenched teeth, "I could afford to be like that before, but not anymore. Grandma is gone, and I need to take on more responsibilities—especially when it comes to you."

"What about me?"

Takashi raised his hand, giving a teasing poke. "What have you been eating lately? Feels like you've grown again. Bit late for that kind of growth, isn't it?"

"Cut it out!"

Tsunade forcefully pushed away Takashi's hands, giving him a little headbutt before saying, "I, along with Nawaki, have special statuses. No one can do anything to us. Kushina is similar. She's the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and in a few years, when she's matured, the village will have to think carefully before trying to control her. But you… you're different."

"Damn Hyuga Main House."

Just the thought of the Caged Bird Seal on Takashi's forehead made Tsunade want to curse.

In the past, she would always be the first to charge into battle. But now, Tsunade couldn't do that anymore.

She had people behind her—Nawaki, Kushina, the Ino-Shika-Cho alliance, and, most importantly… Takashi.

Everyone else was relatively safe, but Takashi was vulnerable to targeted attacks.

The Caged Bird Seal was far too deadly.

Only by growing strong herself, and building a solid foundation of support behind her, could Tsunade make sure the Hyuga Clan didn't dare to make any moves—even if the Third Hokage asked them to cooperate, they would have to remain neutral.

"Yes! Damn the Hyuga Main House!"

Takashi burst out laughing.

What's so funny? You can still laugh?

Teasing Tsunade until she was on the verge of blowing up, Takashi finally stopped laughing. "How about a game?"

"No thanks. I'm not in the mood."

Tsunade stood up, swatting Takashi's hand away from her chest.

"Alright Enough messing around. Just cooperate and get this thing removed."

Takashi gestured for Tsunade to take off his forehead protector.

"Most members of the Branch House can't wait to wrap their foreheads up tight, but you want yours exposed?"

After receiving several more meaningful looks from Takashi, Tsunade finally gave in, yanking off his forehead protector with a bit more force than necessary.

She didn't want to see the Caged Bird Seal. It was an eyesore.

Protector off. Happy now?

Just as Tsunade was about to toss the forehead protector aside, she froze.

Was she seeing things?

Rubbing her eyes, she looked again. No, it wasn't a mistake. There was nothing there.

"The seal on your forehead…"

That massive Caged Bird Seal—where had it gone?

Takashi wrapped his arms around her waist, lifting her onto the table, and leaned in close, giving her a hint.

"Remember when we were studying in the hospital, and you asked me why I smelled strongly of paint?"

Did she? Tsunade tried to recall, her mind a bit muddled. Yes, that had happened.

She had asked him directly, and Takashi had explained it away as getting paint on himself while painting at home. He even lifted his shirt to show her, and there was indeed paint.

Tsunade hadn't thought much of it and believed him.

"So, the Caged Bird Seal on your forehead was painted on?"

Tsunade felt her brain short-circuit. Wasn't the Hyuga Clan's Caged Bird Seal supposed to be an incredibly domineering curse mark? How could it just disappear like that?

"Yes, painted on."

"Impossible! Grandpa and Second Grandpa tried to break the Caged Bird Seal when they established the village, and they failed without exception. Even the old man tried."

"How did you do it?"

"Is it possible…" Takashi pointed to his own eyes. "That these eyes of mine didn't degrade, after all?"

Tsunade stared into Takashi's star-like blue eyes and fell silent.

If they hadn't degraded, then that meant they'd evolved?

Like the Uchiha's Sharingan?


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