The Adventurous Gamer Ninja - Daichi Hekima [Vol. 01]

Chapter 73 - Dark Deals Made In The Shadows 02

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Root Laboratory.

A tall man with a light complexion and shaggy black hair was looking through the microscope and taking down notes based on his observation.

He was in a large room filled with several experiment containers, equipment and rare samples. This was a research facility of the root and under the supervision of the man named Tanuki Shigaraki. The door to the room opened and the sound of footsteps and a walking cane could be heard. The man turned his head to look at the visitor and then immediately stood and bowed.

"Lord Danzo." The man greeted his superior.

"Shigaraki! How goes the research with Hashirama's cells?" Danzo Shimura asked the man.

"I've learned quite a bit. Thanks to Orochimaru's experiment documents and notes you provided me, I was able to further my research at a faster rate." The man was excited to share what he had learned studying the cells of the first Hokage.

"What about the main project?" Danzo inquired.

"Forgive me lord Danzo, but that will take a long time to complete. Even with my current understanding of Hashirama Senju's cells it will take years for me to complete that work." Shigaraki replied while lowering his head.

"No matter. I knew it would be a very difficult project when I assigned you to it. Right now I'm here for your progress on the cells. Tell me how much you've learned." Danzo went near the table and looked at the blood sample.

Tanuki Shigaraki went to a nearby desk and picked up several papers. "It's truly incredible. Based on these cells alone I've learned that our first Hokage was on an entirely different level than any other ninja that lived."

Danzo nodded his head agreeing with the man. When he was young and shortly before the first great war he saw Hashirama Senju in battle and the power of his wood style. Ever since that day he became obsessed with his strength. He convinced Hiruzen to conduct experiments with the first Hokage's blood but since there were only casualties the third Hokage shut down the research and declared it forbidden.

But Danzo didn't give up. He restarted the project in secret inside the root and helped Orochimaru abduct leaf villagers for experiments. Danzo's goal was to understand and obtain the power the first Hokage had.

Danzo spoke. "Tell me everything you've learned."

Tanuki nodded. "First of all, even a small portion of his blood contains a sufficient amount of power and vitality. Whoever gets accustomed to his DNA will no doubt have wood release ability. And that's not mentioning the increased chakra reserve, vitality and body strength."

Tanuki continued. "The person would also theoretically have a longer life span and a strong increase in their earth and water chakra natures. I'm assuming this is what gives the ability to create and use wood style Jutsu. I'm also certain that his chakra will increase the strength and effects of any jutsu used by several folds."

Danzo nodded as he listened to his researcher. He needed the strength of the first Hokage, now more than ever. 'I need the Sharingan to use that jutsu. And the first Hokage's cells play a vital role in my plans.'

It was then that Tanuki's face turned slightly grim.

"What is it?" Danzo enquired.

"While it would help us, there is also a major problem. The strength of Hashirama's blood is a double-edged sword. While it would no doubt tremendously help the person who gets acclimated to it, for everyone else it's fatal. It's too powerful!"