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Seeing that Orochimaru's expression had eased slightly, the Third Hokage added:
"You see, if you become Hokage, you will be able to access all sorts of secret techniques and manuals, and precious experimental materials will be easy to obtain."
Seeing Orochimaru's expression of attraction, Hiroshi...
Chapter 182 Orochimaru's Methods! Itachi! Eye Fusion!
"How can you keep up with a team when you're doing experiments all by yourself? You could easily assemble an experimental team if you became Hokage."
The Third Hokage continued.
"At that time, personnel and resources will not be a problem. Whatever you want to research, you can achieve it quickly."
Orochimaru was clearly tempted, but after thinking for a moment, he gave up and shook his head, saying:
"What you said is quite good, old man, but I see you busy in the Hokage's office all day long."
"If I became Hokage, where would I find the time to conduct experiments?"
The Third Hokage was just hoping Orochimaru wasn't interested in these things, and quickly said:
"This is simple, I'll handle the administrative matters for you first."
"Unless there are important matters to discuss with you, you can concentrate on your experiments without being disturbed."
"When you want to take over in the future, I will hand it over to you."
Orochimaru, upon hearing this, seemed to find it acceptable and said:
"Then let's go with '980', old man."
"I'm not involved in the voting; you handle that yourself."
Seeing that Orochimaru had agreed, the Third Hokage breathed a sigh of relief.
Orochimaru asked, "How do you plan to deal with the Uchiha clan?"
Since the Third Hokage insisted on making him Hokage, it must be because he had some ability that could counter the Uchiha's financial strategies.
The Third Hokage asked, "How effective is your cloning technology for limb cloning?"
Orochimaru chuckled and said, "Grandpa, cloning limbs is a minor matter, but there is also the possibility of failure."
"The cost of stimulating organ development is considerable, beyond what ordinary ninjas can afford."
The Third Hokage felt relieved and laughed, "It's much cheaper than training elite ninjas, isn't it?"
"If you could help me find more human subjects for experimentation, that would be great."
Orochimaru stuck out his tongue and licked his lips.
The Third Hokage said, "Most of the ninjas who retire from Konoha each year due to injuries are disabled."
"If your cloning technology can be improved, it can greatly enhance Konoha's fighting strength."
"Grandpa, have you thought this through? If the cloning technology is leaked, other ninja villages might covet it."
After all, the technology that can regenerate severed limbs can directly save many disabled ninjas.
In each ninja village, the number of ninjas disabled due to missions each year is not small.
The Third Hokage was pleased that Orochimaru was still considering the village's interests.
He nodded with satisfaction and said, "This is the only way at the moment. As long as the technical threshold is high enough, other ninja villages will not covet it."
Orochimaru nodded and said, "Alright, you can make the arrangements. I'm currently busy cloning Fugaku and Itachi's eyes."
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In Konoha Village.
Anyone who was singled out by Kawasaki at the Konoha meeting.
They will head to the Uchiha clan's territory that same day.
And without exception, they all received payment.
No one expected Kawasaki to act so directly.
Real money, distributed on the spot.
Boxes of banknotes came from the hands of the Uchiha.
Representatives from various ethnic groups gave the Uchiha clan a thumbs-up in their hearts.
Look at the Uchiha clan, this is what it means to solve real problems.
They are much better than those who only shout slogans.
If someone like this Uchiha were to run for Hokage, everyone would support him.
Undercurrents were brewing in the village.
Everyone wanted to see how the Third Hokage would respond.
After all, the Third Hokage never had the idea of letting the Uchiha clan inherit the position of Hokage.
But no one expected that the Third Hokage would recommend Orochimaru.
.....
Today, new information was posted on Konoha's bulletin board.
In short, Orochimaru's research has made significant progress, enabling him to treat limb disabilities through cloning technology.
In the past, ninjas who were disabled due to injuries and had to leave the combat ranks had the opportunity to have their limbs reconstructed and become able-bodied again.
This news caused a sensation throughout Konoha.
As one of the five great ninja villages, Konoha has suffered from years of war, resulting in countless ninjas being discharged due to injuries.
In this world, most ninjas do not engage in productive labor.
They need to complete a lot of tasks to support their families.
The task itself carries risks.
Once a ninja becomes disabled, they are essentially out of the profession.
They can only live an ordinary life.
The hardships of their lives are unimaginable.
It's easy to imagine how much Orochimaru's reputation increased after the Hokage released this news.
Although cloning is currently expensive, the announcement points out that costs will decrease as technology advances.
The cost will gradually decrease, and in a few years, it will be affordable for ordinary people.
People flocked to Orochimaru to inquire about the details of the cloning.
However, the Third Hokage knew Orochimaru's temperament well.
Therefore, Orochimaru's new laboratory was located underground, known to very few, and undisturbed.
As a result, those who needed it went to the Third Hokage.
For ordinary people, the cost of limb repair is unbearable.
For powerful ninja clans, it's not impossible to have Orochimaru clone them if they can afford the price.
Great ninja clans are more likely to train excellent ninjas, which inevitably leads to injuries and disabilities...
Among them are many of the elite, and quite a few have retired due to injuries.
Every time such an elite is rescued, it significantly enhances the family's strength.
Therefore, many ninja clans were pondering what they should offer the Third Hokage at the next Konoha meeting.
Let Orochimaru help heal their people.
Many civilians only noticed Orochimaru's information, but some also noticed the message below:
Fugaku Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha suffered eye injuries.
The Third Hokage has already asked Orochimaru to perform cloning treatment.
"Does this mean the Uchiha clan is going to reconcile with the Third Hokage?"
"I don't understand. Isn't Lady Tsunade with the Uchiha clan? Why can't she heal Fugaku and Itachi's eyes?"
"Does this mean that Lord Orochimaru is stronger than Lady Tsunade?"
"impossible."
"Perhaps they each have their own expertise."
"Lady Tsunade's medical skills are definitely superior to Orochimaru's, but Orochimaru's ability to clone bodies is also quite remarkable."
"Yeah, I heard Kakashi's eyes were healed too..."
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In Orochimaru's laboratory.
Itachi lay there quietly, after all, the merging of the eyes was no small matter.
Orochimaru naturally dared not be careless.
We insisted that Itachi stay in bed and rest.
The excruciating pain at the start of the nerve reconnection surgery has gradually subsided over the past few days.
However, my eyes still experience intermittent pain from time to time, and after each episode, my pupil strength increases again.
The weasel carefully recorded all these changes.
Shisui is responsible for taking care of Itachi's life every day, chatting with him to relieve his boredom.
Orochimaru would come once a day to remove the bandages, change Itachi's dressing, observe the progress of the eye fusion, and make records.
Now, the two eyes in Itachi's eye sockets have connected, and their shape resembles an inverted number 8.
Itachi's eyes are merging more slowly than expected, but that may not be a bad thing for him.
The longer the fusion time, the more time there is for the pupil power to improve.
Fugaku did not feel any discomfort after losing his eyes.