Chapter 147: The Technique of Demon Buds!

"This is my newly established institution—the Konohagakure Research Institute," Senju Tobirama said, leading Raijin and Tsunade to a place.

"Konohagakure Research Institute?" Raijin looked around, taking in the tower-like structure before him.

As expected of Senju Tobirama. This is much better than Sarutobi Hiruzen being Hokage.

"Yes, it's mainly for researching tools and techniques," Senju Tobirama said, nodding as he walked into the institute with Raijin beside him.

"So, will Tsunade and I be developing Senjutsu here?" Raijin asked.

Raijin followed behind Senju Tobirama and asked, "Are you and Tsunade heading in a specific direction?"

"Yes, you and Tsunade pick a direction first. I'll join you when I have time," Senju Tobirama replied, nodding as he walked into the research institute.

"Hokage-sama!"

At that moment, a man in a white robe with a ponytail approached them.

"Ah... Beruhu, how's the development of the Demon Buds Technique?" Senju Tobirama asked with a slight smile.

Senju Tobirama had stumbled upon Hiruko's work on the Demon Buds Technique by chance. Hiruko was trying to merge a crow with his body to grow wings, which intrigued Senju Tobirama. He believed it wasn't an impossible feat.

This idea was somewhat similar to the Inuzuka clan's secret techniques, so Tobirama had a chat with Hiruko. During their conversation, Tobirama realized that many Konoha ninja, despite their limited natural talent, had remarkable and innovative ideas. 

As a result, Tobirama allocated funds to establish the Konoha Research Institute. The purpose was to provide a platform for these ninja who, despite their innate limitations, had great ideas and took action to achieve results.

"Thanks to your support, the progress is excellent," 

Hiruko said with a smile.

Hiruko...?

Raijin was stunned. If he remembered correctly, developing the Demon Buds Technique required human experimentation. Was Tobirama really allowing such a broad scope in Konoha?

Then again, considering it was Tobirama, it made sense. After all, developing Edo Tensei also required human experimentation.

Raijin decided not to miss this opportunity and asked, "What is the Demon Buds Technique?"

"It's a fusion ninjutsu. In an ideal state, it allows the user to acquire a kekkei genkai by consuming a ninja who possesses it," Tobirama explained.

"And who is this?" Hiruko asked, following Tobirama's introduction.

"This is Uchiha Raijin, and my granddaughter Tsunade," Tobirama replied.

"Uchiha Raijin? The legendary Thunder Swordsman of Konoha?" Hiruko's eyes widened as he looked at Raijin.

"Thunder Swordsman of Konoha?" 

Raijin was confused, blinking at Hiruko, unable to say a word.

"Ah... After the Chunin Exams, Raijin and Tsunade went to Shikkotsu Forest to train in Senjutsu. They're not up to date with the recent events in the ninja world," Tobirama explained to Hiruko and then turned to Raijin.

"After the Chunin Exams, your deeds spread, earning you that title."

"I see," Raijin nodded. This wasn't a big deal to him. The techniques he displayed during the Chunin Exams were meant to be seen by the Five Kage. As for information security, Raijin had survived in the ninja world for many years, mastering numerous techniques, relying not just on his speed.

Of course, there are many.

"This time, Raijin and Tsunade are here mainly to develop Senjutsu. In the future, you can communicate well with each other."

Senju Tobirama said to Hiruko and Raijin.

"Senjutsu?"

Hiruko was stunned when he heard this and voiced his confusion.

"You can discuss the specific information later. For now, Hiruko, you can find a laboratory for the two of them."

Senju Tobirama said with a light laugh to Hiruko.

"Okay."

Hiruko nodded in response, then looked at Raijin and Tsunade.

"Please follow me."

Perhaps because of the importance Senju Tobirama placed on him, Hiruko now appeared very confident.

His demeanor was calm and composed.

After bidding farewell to Senju Tobirama, Raijin and Tsunade followed Hiruko in one direction.

"By devouring ninjas with Kekkei Genkai to master their bloodline, such a technique is truly terrifying."

As they walked forward, Raijin said with a light laugh.

"Whether you're killed by a kunai or devoured to death, the outcome is still death, isn't it?"

Hiruko said to Raijin with a smile on his face.

"The latter is clearly more painful."

Tsunade said softly.

"That's right, being plundered is always painful. But whether it's war or a mission, the enemy's goal is always to plunder. Since they have chosen to plunder others, they should naturally be prepared to be plundered, right?"

Hiruko asked Tsunade in response.

"Of course, you're right. But should I keep some distance from you, just in case I get plundered by you one day?"

Raijin asked Hiruko jokingly, with a slight smile on his face and a light raise of his eyebrows.

"Whether it's a kunai or ninjutsu, I will never aim it at my comrades. If I abandon my comrades and act alone, then I would definitely be a loser."

Hiruko said to Raijin with a light laugh and a shake of his head.

Not becoming a loner, having comrades by his side, that's the life Hiruko aspires to.

After a pause, a smile appeared at the corner of Hiruko's eyes, and he joked.

"Although I have to admit, the bloodlines of the Senju and Uchiha families are really tempting."

"You talk as if your Demon Bud technique has already been successfully developed."

Raijin said with a light laugh.

Hiruko paused slightly when he heard this, turned around, and met Raijin's eyes, which were filled with a slight smile.

"Raijin, your words... are really hard to refute."

With a bit of frustration, Hiruko pursed his lips, turned around, and continued to walk forward.

"But, I believe that one day, I will develop it."

In Hiruko's tone, there was a hint of obsession.

The Demon Bud technique is the only thing that can reflect Hiruko's value.

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