Inside the Daming Mansion of the Country of Fire.
Two old men sat facing each other, with a chess board in front of them.
After pondering for a long time, the richly dressed old man pinched the chess pieces and slowly landed on the chessboard.
Snapped!
"...Oh, we have already lost."
Looking at the chessboard that had become a foregone conclusion, Shimura Danzo sighed, then smiled and flattered: "Your chess skills are getting more and more sophisticated, and it must be difficult to find someone stronger than you in the entire ninja world."
"Oh my, there are only two of us here now, Danzo, why are you so polite? It's just a move."
Yuan Xiuqi covered the lower half of his face with a folding fan.
Although the words coming out of his mouth were full of humility, his smiling eyes showed that he liked Danzo's flattery.
"Haha, it's been a long time since I played chess with Xiu Qi."
Danzo stopped being polite and used the title of friend instead.
These two old men are none other than Konoha's advisor Shimura Danzo and the Fire Nation's daimyo En Shuki.
"Yes, before I came to power, you, Hiruzen, me, Men Yan, Xiao Chun, Jing..."
Yuan Xiuqi's old face also showed nostalgia for the past: "Time is really not forgiving, we are all old."
The age difference between him and Senju Tobirama's five disciples is not too big. It was thanks to him that Sarutobi Hiruzen was able to secure the position of Hokage.
But when Danzo heard this, he shook his head.
"King has gone, and Men Yan, Koharu, and Hiruzen are indeed old."
There was a bit of stubbornness in his tone, and he smiled calmly: "But you and I are not old yet."
"Hiruzhan wants to imitate Tobirama-sensei, but unfortunately he is not courageous enough. He cannot control the darkness of Konoha, let alone my darkness."
In front of this old friend, he showed no pretense at all.
Yuan Xiuqi was stunned for a moment, then laughed and replied meaningfully: "The chess game is open and transparent. Even if you cut off an arm, you can still win as long as you are good at calculation."
"But on the battlefield, the enemy's methods are unknown. Cutting off one's arm is seeking death."
"I can beat you in a chess game, but I will lose miserably in a war."
"It is true that Hiruzen cannot control your darkness, but don't forget that you still have Hashirama-dono's granddaughter."
Of course he understood what Danzo meant.
In and out of these words, he was surrendering to himself, hoping that he could help him become the Fifth Hokage.
However, Tsunade-hime is still there and absolutely unable to move.
Since the last Ninja World War, although the situation in various countries has been stable on the surface, as a daimyo, he knows very well that the countries are only friendly on the surface and have been secretly accumulating strength.
The repeated invasions in the ninja world revealed the fact that the undercurrent was surging, tearing away the fig leaf of superficial peace.
The Land of Fire is now surrounded by wolves, looking around and watching, and Konoha is now out of control and in a difficult situation. Tsunade's combat power as a Sannin is indispensable in the war.
"Tsunade, huh..."
Danzo's face fluctuated slightly, but it turned into a sneer in an instant.
And as he said, his ambition is not old yet.
Compared with his planning, the victory or defeat on the chessboard is just to pass the time.
"Let's not talk about this for now. This time I brought you two gifts."
With that said, Danzo took out a scroll and opened it in front of Enshuki.
"hiss!"
Looking at the pot of flowers that exuded a strange fragrance, Yuan Xiuqi put away his folding fan and took a deep breath.
The scent of flowers can't help but relax people, and the irritability and gloominess in their hearts dissipate a little.
"Is this... an iris? It's still the original variety that hasn't been diluted?"
Yuan Xiuqi came close to the iris and looked at it carefully, with a look of fondness on his face that could not be concealed.
Among the nobles, there are "four elegances": fighting incense, tasting tea, arranging flowers, and hanging pictures, among which incense matters rank first, followed by ikebana.
The iris flower has both "fragrance" and "flower arrangement". It can invisibly regulate the breath, clear the nose, open the mind, harmonize the body and mind, and can eliminate inner tension and irritability.
Not only is the viewing effect directly satisfying, but it also has a special effect of calming the mind.
The significance of iris among nobles has long exceeded its practical value, and it is gradually becoming a symbol of status.
"This is a good thing. I can't even buy it. Where did you get it?"
Hearing this, Danzo stroked his beard and said with a proud smile: "Shuki, I won't hide it from you, this was given to me by the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki."
The Nine-Tails Jinchuuriki?
That Uzumaki Naruto who perfectly mastered the power of the Nine-Tails?
No wonder Danzo is confident in seeking the position of the Fifth Hokage.
Is it actually because he has gained the trust and loyalty of the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki?
Yuan Xiuqi's heart was full of surprise and realization.
This was indeed beyond his expectation.
In En Shuqi's impression, Danzo was a lunatic.
Not only does he treat others as tools, but his own family and himself can also be used as tools.
It is precisely because they saw Danzo's determination and will that so many ninjas were attracted by the darkness in Danzo, chose to join the inhumane Root Organization, and were willing to sacrifice their lives for Danzo's ideals.
Even the "Weasel of Genocide" was like this.
This is what Enshuki admires most about Danzo.
"Duanzo, you are really amazing. It seems that I underestimated you."
Yuan Xiuqi partially covered his face with a folding fan, narrowed his eyes and said, "I'm a little curious now about what your second gift is."
After a while, the two came to the secret laboratory of the Country of Fire.
The place is filled with the smell of disinfectant. Experimenters in white coats are all busy with their work with their heads down.
In the almost sealed cabin, a man in cloth was restrained on the operating table, his eyes full of fear.
But his paralyzed body was unable to resist, and he could only falter and make unclear sounds.
Outside the cabin separated by a transparent glass, several masked root ninjas stood behind Danzo and Enshuki.
Danzo glanced at Madoka Shuki beside him from the corner of his eye.
Judging from this secret laboratory with advanced facilities.
Yuan Xiuqi is also an old-hearted guy, and he still has the ambition to dominate the ninja world.
Turning his head, Danzo ordered expressionlessly: "Let's begin."
The experimenter standing next to the operating table nodded.
Immediately, Cong picked up a dark red pill and stuffed it into the man's mouth.
About ten seconds later, the man's body suddenly trembled.
"oh?"
Under the curious gaze of Yuan Xiuqi.
Drool dripped from the corners of the man's mouth, his eyes turned scarlet, and the whites of his eyes were gradually infected with black.
A stream of scarlet chakra surged out of the man's body, gradually turning into a chakra coat covering the surface of his body.
Seeing such a change in the man's body, Yuan Xiuqi put away the paper fan with a "pop" sound, revealing a look of horror that could not be concealed.
"This is?!"
At this moment, an evil and violent wave emitted from the man's body.
"Hi! Roar!
"
As a crazy and wanton roar came, there was no human reason in his eyes, only the strong desire to kill like a beast.
Under the man's violent struggle, the restraints made an unbearable tearing sound.
The experimenters all showed expressions of fear and subconsciously wanted to escape.
Danzo said in a calm tone: "Hai."
A root ninja standing behind him immediately formed a seal, and his index fingers and thumbs were joined in front of him and pointed at the man.
"The art of teleportation from mind to body!"
The man who was struggling like crazy stopped for an instant.
But that extremely crazy consciousness made "Hai" break into a cold sweat and tried his best to suppress the man's instinct.
"Ho ho! Ho..."
Not long after, the man's eyes suddenly opened wide, blood spurted out from his seven orifices, and he became motionless and lost his voice.
Danzo looked down at the timer in his hand, a satisfied smile on his face.
"Two minutes and nine seconds, which is thirteen seconds longer than my previous test in Konoha."
Yuan Xiuqi also recovered from his shock at this time.
Looking at the miserable man who died, a trace of surprise and disgust flashed in his eyes.
The half-covered face turned around and looked at Danzo beside him: "That pill, could it be..."
"Well, it's what you think."
Danzo smiled and nodded, saying: "That is a drug initially developed based on the Nine-Tails Chakra, and the second phase of experiments has now begun."
The second phase requires more civilians and ninjas for human experimentation.
However, ninja experimental subjects are very valuable research resources, and Danzo cannot find so many ninja resources in peacetime.
That’s why we need the support and investment of the famous name Yuan Xiuqi.
"Two minutes and nine seconds, this is a forbidden drug that will lead to death."
Yuan Xiuqi understood what he meant and asked straight to the point: "I can support your research, but can the side effects of the drug be suppressed? How long will it take to complete the second phase of the goal?"
In the prison of the Land of Fire, there are as many materials as you need.
Whether they are ordinary people or wandering ninjas, they are all available.
As for how many people died and who died, as a daimyo of the Fire Country, he didn't care.
The most valuable thing in this world is human life, and the least valuable thing is human life.
With a single command, countless people can be exposed to the wilderness.
This is the power of being a daimyo of the five great nations.
He only cares about how much benefit this enhanced drug can bring to him.
"After all, it is tailed beast chakra. For ordinary people, there will definitely be side effects, such as chakra going crazy and internal organs being corroded..."
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Danzo replied solemnly: "However, as the experiment progresses, the side effects will become smaller and smaller. With sufficient resources, the second phase will only take one year."
"How much funding do you need?"
Danzo paused slightly and said word by word: "The initial investment is Konoha's total military expenditure for a year."
Yuan Xiuqi's hand holding the folding fan couldn't help but tremble.
"Hiss! So many?"
"If you want to complete the target quickly, the initial investment will only be a lot more. As for the later stage, it will be an astronomical figure. Moreover, money alone is not enough, and more researchers are needed."
Danzo also looked a little embarrassed.
The funds involved are indeed too huge.
Due to the impact of the Ninja World War, Konoha still needs to cultivate and recuperate. It is invested in cultivating ninja strength and providing pensions. There is no money left to develop other industries.
Otherwise, Danzo would not be willing to hand over this technique to the daimyo.
Yuan Xiuqi held his forehead, hesitated for a moment, and asked again: "What will happen if you give it to a ninja?"
"It depends on the physical fitness of the user. A Jonin can take one pill at a time. The amplification effect is very good. It can be immune to some genjutsu. The side effects are not fatal and can be relieved within 24 hours."
Hearing this, En Xiuqi slowly exhaled and looked at Danzo deeply.
"You really gave me a great gift."
"Temporarily put some of it into use among the samurai. If you have any need for research here, please let me know."
Danzo nodded without hesitation.
"Okay! I will keep up with the development progress."
The roots are too weak, Konoha is too weak, even the Fire Nation is too weak.
The current international situation is extremely complex. For Konoha now, it must use all means to become stronger.
This was Danzo's purpose in developing this banned drug.
At this moment, the door of the laboratory was pushed open.
They were three people of different shapes shrouded in black robes. After walking in, they knelt on one knee in front of Yuan Xiuqi.
"Your Excellency Daimyo."
Only then did Danzo see the boy with gray hair and brown eyes behind them. He frowned and asked in confusion, "Who are these..."
En Xiuqi half-covered his face, stretched out his hand and explained: "Kazuma, one of the original twelve guardian ninjas, has now become my personal guard. Those three are Kazuma's subordinates, Fu Feng, Fu Fu, No luck."
"As for this child..."
After a pause, Yuan Xiuqi smiled and narrowed his eyes: "His body has been transplanted with the remaining chakra of the Nine-Tails, and he has become a fake Nine-Tails Jinchuuriki."
………………
At the same time, there was an underground arena in the Country of Waves.
Two ninjas, a man and a woman, were fighting with all their strength, constantly attacking each other with various physical techniques, ninjutsu, and illusion techniques.
The auditorium was already filled with well-dressed spectators. While they were cheering and cheering, they also had cruel and cruel smiles on their faces.
And in the highest box of the arena.
Thick glass walls blocked out the loud noise outside.
Sitting on the sofa was a tall, handsome, middle-aged man wearing sunglasses.
"Your Majesty Kurama Unkai, you haven't been here for a long time. What good things do you want to take away from me this time?"
The man's tone was a little glib, and he looked at Kurama Unkai, who was sitting opposite.
The director of the Mockingbird Group, a member of the Kurama clan, is also a subordinate of the Lord.
I heard that Kurama Unkai is now in his fifties, and it was the Lord who made him look this young.
"Don't say that, Oyajo En."
Yun Hai took out a scroll and gave it to him, and said with a smile: "This time I am following the Lord's order to give you a fat job."
Miya Chengyan took the scroll with a wry smile and sighed secretly.
The last time Kurama Unkai came to the Land of Waves to find him in person, he took away Feng Xin, who had the Blood Succession Limit, Taijutsu, and Chino, who had the Blood Succession Limit, the Blood Dragon Eye.
Later, many good talents were poached from his arena, including some ninjas with blood inheritance limits.
"Okay, okay, let me see what the fat guy is..."
After spreading out the scroll, Oya Chengyan was a little careless at first.
But as time went by, the more he looked down, the more serious his expression became.
For a moment, you could hear a pin drop in the box.
After reading it, Oya Chengyan stood up fiercely.
He took a deep breath and showed a helpless smile.
"This is a desperate plan... If I follow the plan above..."
The kind that cannot be washed away. If this round continues, countless businessmen and nobles will have their families destroyed.
"The guy who came up with this method...is he a devil?"
