Inside the Daimyo Mansion of the Land of Fire.

Two old men sat facing each other, with a chessboard of endgames in front of them.

After a long silence, the richly dressed old man pinched the chess pieces and slowly landed on the top of the chessboard.

Syllable!

“…… Alas, I've already lost. ”

Looking at the chessboard that was a foregone conclusion, Shimura Danzou sighed, and then said with a smile and flattery: "Your Excellency's chess skills are really getting more and more exquisite, and it must be difficult for the entire ninja world to find someone stronger than you." ”

"Oh, it's just the two of us here now, what are you doing so politely, it's just a bad move."

Yuan Xiuqi covered the lower half of his face with a folding fan.

Although the words that came out of his mouth were full of modesty, those smiling eyes showed that he liked Danzang's flattery.

"Haha, it's been a long time since I've played chess with Xiuqi."

Tuan Zang was no longer polite, and changed to a friend.

These two old men are none other than Konoha Advisor Shimura Danzou and Fire Country Daimyo Enshuki.

"Yes, when I wasn't in the position before, I was with you, Ri Chop, as well as Menyan, Xiaochun, and Jing......"

Yuan Xiuqi's old face also showed a look of nostalgia for the past: "The years are really unforgiving, we are all old." ”

The age difference between him and the five apprentices of the Thousand Hands is not too big, and it is thanks to him that Sarutobi was able to sit firmly in the position of Hokage.

However, when Tuan Zang heard this, he shook his head.

"The mirror is gone, and Menyan, Xiaochun, and Richo are indeed old."

There was a little stubbornness in his tone, and he smiled vigorously: "But you and I are not old yet." ”

"Hizashi wants to emulate the teacher of the door, but unfortunately his courage is not enough, and he can't control the darkness of Konoha, let alone my darkness."

In front of this old friend, he has no hypocrisy and grievances at all.

Yuan Xiuqi was stunned, then burst out laughing, and replied meaningfully: "The chess game is open and transparent, even if you cut off your arm, as long as you are calculating, you can still win." ”

"But on the battlefield, the enemy's means are unknown, and cutting off one arm is looking for death."

"I can beat you in chess, but I will lose badly in war."

"It's true that the Sun Slash can't control your darkness, but don't forget, there's also the granddaughter of Your Excellency Pillar."

Of course, he understood what Tuanzang meant.

These words are all about surrendering to themselves, hoping to help him become the fifth generation Hokage.

However, Tsunade is still there, and she definitely can't move.

Since the last ninja war, although the situation in various countries has been stable on the surface, he is very clear as a daimyo that the countries are only peaceful on the surface, and they have been secretly accumulating strength.

The repeated invasions of the ninja world have revealed the fact that there is an undercurrent surging and torn the fig leaf of apparent peace.

The Land of Fire is now surrounded by wolves, looking around, and Konoha is now in a difficult situation, and Tsunade is indispensable in the war as the combat power of the three ninjas.

"Tsunade, heh......"

Danzo's face fluctuated slightly, but it turned into a sneer in an instant.

And as he said, his ambition is not old.

Compared to his plan, the victory or defeat on the chessboard is just to pass the time.

"Let's not talk about that, but I brought you two gifts this time."

As he spoke, Tuan Zang took out a scroll and opened it in front of Yuan Xiuqi.

"Shhh

Looking at the pot of flowers that exuded a strange floral fragrance, Yuan Xiuqi put away his folding fan and took a breath.

The fragrance of flowers makes people relax, and the irritability and gloom in their hearts have dissipated a little.

"It's ...... Iris? Or an undiluted initial variety? ”

Yuan Xiuqi approached the iris and looked at it carefully, with a look of love on his face that could not be concealed.

Among the nobles, there are "four elegances": fighting incense, tasting tea, arranging flowers, and hanging paintings, among which incense is the first, and ikebana is second.

The iris has both "incense" and "flower arrangement", which invisibly regulates breathing, clearing the nose, opening the body, and harmonizing the body and mind, which can eliminate inner tension and irritability.

It is not only the viewing effect that is directly full, but also the special effect of calming the mind.

The significance of the iris among the aristocracy today has long exceeded its own practical value, and is becoming a status symbol little by little.

"It's a good thing, I can't buy it, where did you get it?"

Hearing this, Tuan Zang touched his beard and smiled proudly: "Xiuqi, I won't hide it from you, this was given to me by the Nine-Tailed Pillar Force." ”

Nine-tailed pillar force?

That Naruto Uzumaki, who perfectly mastered the power of the Nine-Tails?

It's no wonder that this guy has the confidence to seek the position of the fifth generation Hokage.

Is it actually because he has already gained the trust and allegiance of the Nine-Tails Pillar Force?

Yuan Xiuqi's heart was full of surprise and abruptness.

This was indeed a surprise to him.

In Yuan Xiuqi's impression, Danzang is a madman.

Not only can he use others as tools, but even his own family and himself can be used as tools.

It is precisely because of Danzang's determination and will that so many ninjas are attracted by the darkness on Danzang's body, choose to join the root organization that exterminates humanity, and willingly sacrifice their lives for the ideals of Danzang.

Even the "Weasel of Extermination" is the same.

This is what Yuan Xiuqi admires most about Tuan Zang.

"Tuan Zang, you are really amazing, it seems that I underestimated you."

Yuan Xiuqi half-covered his face with a folding fan, squinted his eyes and said, "I'm a little curious about what your second gift is now." ”

Moments later, the two of them arrived together in the secret laboratory of the Fire Country.

The place was filled with the smell of disinfectant mixed with water, and the experimenters in white coats were busy with their hands down.

In the almost sealed cabin, a man in a cloth suit was restrained on an operating table, his eyes full of trepidation.

But his paralyzed body was powerless to resist, and he could only make incomprehensible sounds.

Outside the transparent glass cabin, several masked Root Ninjas stood behind Danzou and Enshuki.

Tuan Zang glanced at Yuan Xiuqi beside him with his spare eyes.

Judging by this state-of-the-art secret laboratory.

Yuan Xiuqi is also an old man, and he still has the ambition to dominate the ninja world in his heart.

Turning his head, Tuan Zang ordered with a blank face, "Let's start." ”

The experimenter, who was standing next to the operating table, nodded.

Immediately, he picked up a dark red pill and stuffed it into the man's mouth.

About ten seconds passed, and the man's body suddenly trembled.

"Oh?"

Under Yuan Xiuqi's curious gaze.

Saliva flowed from the corners of the man's mouth, and the child's holes turned scarlet, and the whites of his eyes gradually became black.

A stream of scarlet chakra poured out of the man's body, gradually turning into a chakra cloak covering the surface of his body.

Seeing such a physical change in the man, Yuan Xiuqi put down the paper fan with a "snap", revealing a look of horror that could not be concealed.

"This is?!"

At this moment, a wave of evil riot emanated from the man's body.

"Shhh Roar!

”

With a frantic, wanton roar, there was no human rationality in his eyes, only a beast-like desire to kill.

Under the man's violent struggle, the binding straps made an overwhelming tearing sound.

The experimenters looked frightened and subconsciously wanted to flee.

Tuan Zang said in a calm tone: "Hai." ”

A root ninja standing behind him immediately sealed, his index finger and thumb in front of him and aimed at the man.

"Heart-to-body art!"

The man who struggled frantically stopped for an instant.

But that incomparably crazy consciousness made "Hai" also break out in a cold sweat, trying his best to suppress the man's instinct.

"Ho-ho! Ho ......"

It didn't take long for the man's eyes to suddenly widen, blood spurting out of the seven orifices, and he lost his voice motionlessly.

Danzou looked down at the timer in his hand, a satisfied smile on his face.

"Two minutes and nine seconds, thirteen seconds more than when I tested in Konoha before."

Yuan Xiuqi also recovered from his horror at this time.

Looking at the man who was dying miserably, a trace of surprise and disgust flashed in his eyes.

Half-covered turned his head and looked at Tuan Zang beside him: "That pill, is it ......?"

"Well, that's what you think."

Tuan Zang nodded with a smile and said, "That's a drug based on the preliminary research and development of the Nine-Tails Chakra, and now the second phase of the experiment has begun." ”

The second phase requires more civilians and ninjas to conduct human experiments.

However, ninja test subjects are very valuable research resources, and Danzo can't find so many ninja resources in peacetime.

Therefore, it is necessary to support and invest in the name of Yuan Xiuqi.

"Two minutes and nine seconds, this is a forbidden medicine that will kill you."

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 still be suppressed?" How long will it take to complete the goals of Phase 2? ”

In the prison of the Fire Country, there are as many materials as there are.

Whether it's an ordinary person or a wandering ninja, there's everything.

As for how many people died and who died, he didn't care as the daimyo of the Fire Country.

The most valuable thing in this world is human life, and the least valuable thing is human life.

A single command can expose countless people to the wilderness.

This is the power of being the daimyo of the five great powers.

He only cared about how much benefit he could get from this fortified drug.

"After all, it's the tailed beast Chakra, for ordinary people, there will definitely be side effects, such as Chakra going berserk and internal organs being corroded......"

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Tuan Zang replied in a deep voice, "However, as the progress of the experiment, the side effects will become smaller and smaller, and with sufficient resources, the second phase will only take one year." ”

"How much money do you need?"

Tuan Zang paused slightly, and said word by word: "The initial investment is the sum of Konoha a year's military expenditure. ”

Yuan Xiuqi's hand holding the folding fan couldn't help but tremble.

"Shhh So much? ”

"If you want to complete the target quickly, the investment in the early stage is only a lot more, and as for the later stage, it is an astronomical amount, and only money is not enough, and more researchers are needed."

Tuan Zang's expression was also a little embarrassed.

The amount of money involved is really huge.

Because of the impact of the ninja war, Konoha still needs to recuperate, and he is invested in cultivating the strength of ninjas and pensions, so how can he have any spare money to develop the rest of the industry.

Otherwise, Danzou 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, Shangnin can take one at a time, the effect of the increase is very good, you can be immune to some illusions, and the side effects will not be fatal, and it can be relieved in 24 hours."

Hearing this, Yuan Xiuqi slowly exhaled a breath and looked at Tuan Zang with a deep gaze.

"You've given me a great gift."

"For the time being, some of it will be used among the samurai, and you can tell me if you need anything from this research."

Danzang nodded without hesitation.

"Good! I will keep up with the progress of R&D. ”

The roots are too weak, Konoha is too weak, and even the Fire Country is too weak.

The current international situation is extremely complicated, and for the current Konoha, it is necessary to use all means to become stronger.

This is the purpose of Danzang's research and development of this forbidden drug.

Just then, the door to the lab was pushed open.

It was three people of different shapes shrouded in black robes, and after walking in, they knelt on one knee in front of Yuan Xiuqi.

"Your Excellency."

Only then did Tuan Zang see the gray-haired and brown-eyed boy behind them, frowned and asked suspiciously, "Who are these ......?"

Yuan Xiuqi half-covered his face, stretched out his hand and explained: "Hema, one of the original twelve guardian ninjas, has now become my personal guard, and those three are Hema's subordinates, who are not windy, immobile, or fateful. ”

"As for this child......"

After a pause, Yuan Xiuqi smiled and squinted his eyes: "His body has been transplanted with the remnants of the Nine-Tails Chakra, and it has become an imitation of the Nine-Tails Pillar Force. ”

………………

Meanwhile, an underground gladiatorial arena in the Land of Waves.

Two ninjas, a man and a woman, are fighting with all their might, and all kinds of physical arts, ninjutsu, and illusions are constantly attacking each other.

The auditorium was already filled with well-dressed spectators, who shouted and cheered with tyrannical and cruel smiles on their faces.

And in the highest box of the gladiatorial arena.

Thick glass walls cut off the noise outside.

On the sofa, there sat a tall, handsome middle-aged man wearing sunglasses.

"Your Excellency Kurama Yunhai, you haven't been here for a long time, and what good things do you want to take from me this time?"

The man's tone was a little oily and slippery, and he looked at Kurama Yunhai, who was sitting opposite.

The director of the robin group, a member of the Kurama clan, is also a subordinate of the lord.

I heard that Kurama Yunkai is now in his fifties, and it was the Lord who made him look so young.

"Don't say that, Miya Castle Flame."

Yun Hai took out a scroll and gave it to him, and said with a smile: "I am on the order of the Lord this time, and I have come to send you a fat chap." ”

Miya Joyan took the scroll with a wry smile and sighed secretly in his heart.

Kurama Unkai personally came to the Land of Waves to find him last time, and took away the Wind Heart who had the Blood Inheritance Limit - Tai Dun and the Chino who had the Blood Inheritance Limit - Blood Dragon Eye.

Later, many good seedlings were dug up from his gladiatorial arena one after another, and there were many ninjas with the blood inheritance limit.

"Okay, okay, let me see what kind of fat difference ......"

After spreading out the scroll, Miya Castle Flame was a little careless at first.

But as time went on, the more I looked down, the more serious my face became.

For a while, the needle drop in the box could be heard.

After reading it, Miya Castle stood up with a sigh of relief.

He exhaled deeply and smiled helplessly.

"This is a desperate plan...... If I follow the plan above......"

The kind that can't be washed white, this round goes on, I don't know how many businessmen and nobles want to be ruined.

"The guy who came up with this method...... Could it be the devil? ”