chsdbacks Chapter 132 Orochimaru becomes the Sixth Hokage
Chapter 132 Orochimaru becomes the Sixth Hokage
In the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Water, the Hokage handover ceremony was solemnly held.
The atmosphere at the meeting was solemn, a stark contrast to the fierce battle that had taken place in the snowy plains of the land of Tanaka just months earlier.
On the high platform, the three peaks of the Uchiha clan, dressed in the magnificent robes of a daimyo, swept their majestic gaze across the area below.
Beside him stood Tsunade, dressed in the Hokage robe, and Orochimaru, who had changed into a robe embroidered with flame patterns.
Uchiha Mitsunori's voice, amplified by chakra, resounded throughout the arena: "Today is a day to remember. The Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, has worked diligently and made outstanding contributions over the years. Now, due to a major research project that requires her full dedication, she has decided to step down from the Hokage position."
He paused slightly, then turned his gaze to the scientist beside him, whose demeanor was cold and aloof.
"And the successor is one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, hailed as a scientific genius rarely seen in decades... Orochimaru!"
A polite round of applause broke out from the audience, but there were more whispers and barely concealed surprise.
Orochimaru's appointment as the Sixth Hokage was clearly unexpected by many.
Uchiha Mitsumine's voice drowned out the murmurs of the crowd: "Orochimaru went on a long-term scientific research mission many years ago, which is why he faded from public view. But his strength and past achievements are more than enough to qualify him for the position of Sixth Hokage."
"His research has now achieved a major breakthrough! The knowledge and technology he possesses will greatly advance the development of the ninja world! Therefore, it is the most suitable choice for him to succeed as the Sixth Hokage and lead Konoha into a new technological era!"
Tsunade stepped forward and stated cautiously and gently, "I am well aware of Orochimaru's abilities and contributions. I have complete confidence in him succeeding as Hokage. The future of Konoha needs his wisdom."
She removed the Hokage hat from her head and solemnly handed it to Orochimaru.
Orochimaru took the straw hat, his hoarse voice carrying, "Thank you, Daimyo, and the Fifth Hokage for your trust... I will live up to your expectations... and lead the village to unprecedented prosperity..."
His oratory skills were superb, perfectly portraying the image of a heroic scientist who had long endured hardship for the greater good and was now returning in glory.
The applause from the audience became much more enthusiastic.
Tsunade took off the Hokage robe, a symbol of power, as if she had unloaded a heavy burden.
At this time, massive amounts of equipment and research data were continuously being sent to the newly expanded super-large research center.
Dozens of Sound Ninja researchers also changed their attire and wore Konoha headbands (although the styles were slightly different), their identities were instantly cleared, and they became the "Konoha Special Technology Force".
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That evening, Orochimaru quietly instructed several former Sound Ninja core members: "Arrange all data according to S-level security regulations. The transferred experimental samples must be handled with absolute certainty. From now on, there is no Sound Village, only Konoha's Sixth Research Institute."
The Sixth Research Institute of Konoha, also known as the Ultra-Modern Biological Laboratory, is located deep underground somewhere in the Land of Water.
At this moment, Tsunade and Orochimaru were standing side by side in front of the huge culture tank.
A cloned baby floats in the jar, its body fully developed, but its eyes are closed, as if it has fallen into a long sleep.
Orochimaru's golden snake eyes were fixed on the data stream on the monitoring screen: "Tsunade, is this your work? Neuron activation rate 98.7%, chakra meridian system perfectly replicated, even more optimized than my previous design..."
Tsunade sighed, "Mitsumine said that the clone should not be given consciousness. This clone will be used as the basis for reviving Nawaki. But isn't it a bit too cruel of us to do this?"
Her voice was somewhat hoarse, and even for her, playing with the boundaries of life and death brought a great deal of psychological pressure.
Orochimaru chuckled softly, "Hehehe, resurrecting the dead always comes at a price. This price seems very low to me."
Tsunade nodded and said nothing more.
She knew she was toying with life and death, but the desire to revive her brother had overwhelmed everything else.
At the other end of the laboratory, Uchiha Mitsunori peered through a one-way glass wall.
Watching Tsunade and Orochimaru, both immersed in their scientific research, a knowing smile appeared on their lips.
He whispered to Pharmacist Nonou, "The progress is faster than expected. Pass the word down, increase resources, and meet all their demands. I want to see... the most perfect result."
"Yes, Your Excellency." Yakushi Nonou bowed in response.
On the other side of the laboratory, there is another, slightly smaller, culture vessel.
A little girl, about three years old, was soaking in the jar.
The label next to the culture tank simply reads a code and date: "Nohara Rin, Culture period: 1 year, 2 months and 17 days".
Uchiha Mitsumine asked softly, "How is the Nohara Rin project progressing?"
Pharmacist Nonou responded immediately, her tone calm: "Everything is normal, Daimyo. Using accelerated growth technology, her development is three times that of a normal person. It will take approximately 5 more years for her to reach physiological maturity (18 years old)."
Uchiha Mitsunori nodded slightly, his expression unreadable: "Keep observing. Her value lies in her 'purity' and 'completeness.' She doesn't need any extra power; all she needs is... to be 'her'."
Inside the laboratory, after recording Nawaki's data, Tsunade habitually walked to Rin Nohara's culture tank.
Looking at the young child inside, her gaze was more complex than when she looked at the rope tree, mixed with a deeper ethical unease and a trace of maternal pity.
She recorded the data, her voice low: "Normal cell activity, good neural development... What a quiet girl..."
Orochimaru also strolled over, his golden snake eyes coldly scanning the data before glancing at the little girl in the jar.
"A perfect clone sample, without any genetic defects or mutations. Unfortunately, it lacks the challenge of interstitial cells, and the process was unremarkable."
His tone was more like he was evaluating a work of art than a living being.
Tsunade's expression darkened, but she did not refute.
She took one last look at the sleeping little girl in the jar, then turned and walked towards her control panel, her back view appearing slightly heavy.
Two culture tanks, two different "resurrections," stand quietly in the technologically advanced laboratory.
One represents strength and the expectation of the past, while the other represents purity and long-term planning.
Whichever it is, it involves the souls of the past and the unpredictable storms of the future.
Inside the incubator, the three-year-old "Nohara Rin" clone unconsciously sucked its little mouth, exhaled a tiny bubble, and slowly rose.