Master, Please Become a Hokage

Orochimaru, with no shortage of research material, had no reason to extend his hand to his own people within Konoha.

When Sarutobi Ryo lifted his foot, passed through the barrier, and stepped into the most core experimental center.

The figures and temperament of Orochimaru's researchers were revealed before Sarutobi Ryo's eyes.

Orochimaru was looking at the human body floating in the glass jar with a fascinated expression.

Sarutobi Ryo glanced at it and immediately understood what was going on.

Utatane Koharu, who had been used as an experimental subject by Orochimaru, had not died despite experiencing various tortures.

On the contrary...

She also gained extra power.

"Is it Wood Release cells?"

Sarutobi Ryo sensed it and confirmed the result.

The transplantation of Wood Release cells was successful.

Orochimaru believed this was a major discovery.

He extracted the DNA of a successful experimental subject from the past... Yamato.

Then he started a new experiment.

Finally, he achieved the result before him.

What Sarutobi Ryo didn't tell Orochimaru was... the Uchiha clan might have a higher compatibility with it.

After all, the Uchiha and Senju, strictly speaking, are both descendants of the Sage of Six Paths, originating from the same lineage.

Ironically.

They clearly had a common ancestor.

Yet, Tobirama Senju insisted on pinning labels on the Uchiha.

This fully illustrates the fact that the meat-eaters are base and fail to plan for the long term.

"Heh heh..."

Soon, Orochimaru began to introduce the various experimental data of the Wood Release cells.

And, at the same time, he observed Sarutobi Ryo's expression.

However, Orochimaru quickly became slightly astonished.

Because he discovered...

Sarutobi Ryo seemed to be... not very interested in Wood Release cells.

Or rather, he was more interested in the experimental subject, Utatane Koharu, than in the Wood Release cells.

After a moment's thought, Orochimaru understood the reason.

Utatane Koharu... she and Sarutobi Ryo's mother, Biwako, were best friends.

Strictly speaking, she could also be considered Sarutobi Ryo's elder.

They were familiar with each other since childhood, and she may have even cared for him a lot, so he must have a lot of feelings about her falling to this state...

However.

What Orochimaru didn't know was.

Sarutobi Ryo... wasn't thinking about this at all.

A woman in her twenties, with a curvy figure.

Her eyes were closed, and her expression was painful.

Nutrient fluid soaked her, allowing her beautiful body to float in it...

As a Fire-ologist, Sarutobi Ryo recognized at a glance that this was Utatane Koharu's appearance when she was young.

Utatane Koharu was once a heartthrob, a public goddess.

Perhaps because of this, her standards were too high, and she eventually became a leftover woman.

Generally speaking, the more beautiful you are when you are young, the more unwilling you will be when you are old, and your personality may even become more twisted.

After all.

Utatane Koharu's rejuvenation and becoming younger may be an accidental product.

Even Orochimaru may not have thought that it would turn out like this.

Chapter 178. About My Mother's Best Friend Returning to 20 Years Old

Scientific research is indeed sometimes accompanied by chance.

Just like poetry and painting... a stroke of genius.

Orochimaru's research direction has always been immortality.

The experimental result of Utatane Koharu is equivalent to opening another curve for Orochimaru.

Actually.

There are many ways to stay young in the Naruto world.

The S-class Impure World Reincarnation.

Clones.

Yin Seal.

The pure Otsutsuki clan alien's bloodline and abilities...

If Wood Release cells also have the ability to rejuvenate people, then... Orochimaru has indeed opened a new era.

Sarutobi Ryo certainly knows.

The successful case of Utatane Koharu may not have universal and broad significance.

But after all, this is a good start, isn't it.

Orochimaru invited Sarutobi Ryo over this time.

In fact, another purpose... is to hope that Sarutobi Ryo will not kill Utatane Koharu.

The deaths of Danzo, Homura Mitokado, and others shocked Orochimaru.

The powerhouses who have lived for half a century are killed by this younger generation as easily as killing chickens and pigs.

How can this reassure Orochimaru.

So... he actually hinted to Sarutobi Ryo this time.

Continuing research later will benefit mankind, and the benefits will be great.

Then...

"Well, let's spare her life, after all, if she really dies, my mother will be very sad..."

Sarutobi Ryo said casually, a certain light flashing in his eyes.

This gave Orochimaru a step down.

And... it shows that I, Sarutobi Ryo, am not the kind of person who goes to extremes.

Orochimaru was relieved when he heard Sarutobi Ryo's reply.

"Heh heh..."

Orochimaru smiled, his face softened a lot.

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A few days later...

Konoha Hot Spring.

"Hoo~~~~!"

Utatane Koharu, who woke up from a dream, made a gasping sound like a drowning person.

Biwako, who was beside her, frowned slightly and immediately reached out to use medical ninjutsu to soothe her best friend.

Utatane Koharu, who woke up from a nightmare, had fear flashing in her eyes.

Even after experiencing so much war.

Facing a non-human existence like Orochimaru, and being subjected to experiments, is enough to cause great fear.

"It's okay... it's okay..."

Biwako comforted her best friend.

Utatane Koharu's body trembled slightly, and the sound of the hot spring water was in her ears.

The heat was steaming, and feeling the warmth of her body, the coolness stirred up inside seemed to be dispelled...

Turning her head and looking at her best friend's face, the fear in Utatane Koharu's eyes slowly dissipated.

Learning... that even the Second Hokage had failed in this matter caused her a huge blow.

Especially witnessing the Fourth Hokage Hatake Sakumo re-summoning the Second Hokage with Impure World Reincarnation, and Sarutobi Ryo personally sealing him... this further deepened the despair in Utatane Koharu's heart.

The flamboyant temperament is gone.

Now, she is just a silent female ninja.

Fortunately.

Because of Biwako's relationship, she was not killed by Sarutobi Ryo.

Unlike Danzo and Homura, they went to the underworld.

However, is it really a good thing to live alone?

When did... she become afraid of death.

Utatane Koharu fell into memories.

Ninjas should be a profession where they can die at any time.

When was it...

Was it because of the corruption of power.

Now, Utatane Koharu, who has lost all power, has become a ghost, a shadow-like existence.

Sarutobi Ryo allowed her to live.

But he deprived her of all political status.

Now, although Utatane Koharu has no worries about food and clothing, and is well taken care of.

She can even travel around.

But...

That kind of mood that makes people almost crazy is always full.

Having lost everything, where should she go?

Especially when Utatane Koharu learned that her former subordinates were being purged one after another...