This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 100 New Developments at the Scientific Research Institute

On the outskirts of Konoha Village, where the Anbu's former training grounds once stood, now stands a modern white building complex.

"That's truly spectacular."

Nishikawa Tetsu stood in front of the main building's entrance, gazing up at the large characters that shone brightly in the sunlight—[Konoha Science Research Institute].

Although not yet fully completed, the overall framework is already in place. The clean lines, huge floor-to-ceiling windows, and the subtle fluctuations of the chakra barrier make this building stand out from the surrounding wooden houses.

"It seems that Snake's supervision is very efficient."

Nishikawa Tetsu nodded in satisfaction, then skillfully bypassed the still-under-construction main entrance and headed towards the temporary underground laboratory.

As soon as the heavy soundproof door was pushed open, a strong smell of chemical reagents hit the door.

"Lord Orochimaru, I'm here to inspect..."

"Get out."

A hoarse, emotionless shout abruptly interrupted Nishikawa Tetsu's greeting.

Orochimaru was standing with his back to the door, leaning over a huge lab bench, his hands moving rapidly as he operated a machine. His golden, vertical pupils were fixed on a strange green liquid in a test tube, as if the entire world existed except for that drop of liquid.

"The current response is at a critical stage; even the slightest problem could lead to failure."

Orochimaru didn't even turn his head, casually tossing a roll of blueprints at him as if dismissing a beggar: "If you want to see the progress, go see it yourself, or have Hiruko take you. Don't get in the way here."

"..."

Nishikawa Tetsu took the blueprints, and his lips twitched slightly.

Is this what a mad scientist is like?

One second he's "Che-jun", the next he's "annoying"?

But... Hiruko?

Nishikawa Tetsu's gaze shifted to the corner of the laboratory.

There stood a thin man with long white hair and somewhat sickly pale skin.

He was tidying up a pile of discarded experimental materials with a disgruntled expression, muttering things like "I'm a genius too" and "Why should I do chores?"

Hiruko, a Jonin of Konoha, was also a friend of the Sannin from the same period.

The boss in the original work who went astray due to a lack of talent and eventually developed the Oni-Garaku technique in an attempt to devour the bloodline limit.

Right now, he just looks like a frustrated and unfulfilled Jonin.

"Hey, you there."

Hiruko sensed Nishikawa Tetsu's gaze, and impatiently raised his head, his eyes filled with a mixture of arrogance and resentment at being exploited by Orochimaru.

"Since Orochimaru sent you to find me, then follow me. I'll only say this once: I'm very busy, I don't have time to play house with kids."

Nishikawa Tetsuya wasn't annoyed; he simply smiled slightly and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Hiruko-senpai."

……

The two walked out of the basement and returned to the surface.

Although Hiruko said he was impatient, his eyes still revealed an undisguised fondness when he mentioned the research institute.

After all, for someone like him, this place is simply paradise.

That's the main building.

Hiruko pointed to the imposing white building at the front, her tone tinged with bitterness.

"Orochimaru said that's the facade, built with cement imported from the Land of Rain, which is very strong. The first floor is the lobby and exhibition area, specifically for the Hokage and Daimyo; the second floor is the administrative area, which is where you'll drink tea, read newspapers, and hold meetings from now on."

Nishikawa Tetsu knew all this, as it was originally his plan.

"What a waste of resources... Instead of making such a big show, we should have just bought a couple more instruments," Hiruko muttered.

Nishikawa Tetsu smiled and said, "Prestige projects are a must; they're things we need funding for."

Then, Hiruko led Nishikawa Tetsu around to the back.

The layout here is in the shape of the Chinese character "品" (pin), with three auxiliary buildings surrounded by high walls and heavily guarded.

"To the left is Building A, the biological and medical area."

Hiruko pointed to the building with its windows sealed shut: "Currently, the main research focuses on cell activation and drug purification. I recently... cough, I also have a lab there."

It seems Orochimaru has already recruited him.

"To the right is Building B, the ninja tool and civilian technology area."

Hiruko curled her lip. "That's for your weird toys. What electromagnetic cannons, what power arms... I heard you even hired a bunch of blacksmiths who can't even refine chakra?"

"That's a craftsman," Nishikawa Tetsu corrected. "Everyone has their own expertise."

"As for Building C at the very back..."

Hiruko paused for a moment, his expression becoming somewhat complicated, even showing a hint of apprehension.

"That's a ninjutsu research and development area. There are three underground levels, filled with sealing techniques. No one except you and Orochimaru has permission to go into the underground part."

After introducing the building, the two arrived at the testing ground in Building B.

At this moment, the test site was bustling with activity.

A group of people in gray overalls were busy at work. Some of them were missing arms, some had difficulty walking, and others looked like ordinary bookworms.

"Is this the person Orochimaru recruited?" Nishikawa Tetsu asked.

"Yeah, a bunch of useless trash."

Hiruko crossed his arms, snorted coldly, and spoke with the superiority complex unique to ninjas.

"That guy with the broken leg used to be a Chunin, but he was crippled after stepping on a trap, and now he can only study the structure of the mechanism here."

"That woman with thick glasses has pitifully little chakra; she can't even use the Shadow Clone Technique properly, but she's quite fast at calculating."

"I really don't know what Orochimaru is thinking. How can someone who's not even as good as a genin be allowed into the research institute?"

Nishikawa Tetsu didn't refute, but instead walked behind the chunin with the broken leg.

The man was hunched over a blueprint, intently designing a new type of trigger fuse.

"If the spring structure here were changed to a dual-torsion design, the triggering speed could be improved slightly."

Nishikawa Tetsu suddenly spoke.

The man was startled. He turned around and saw Nishikawa Tetsu. He instinctively wanted to bow, but Nishikawa Tetsu stopped him.

"Go on, your idea is great."

Nishikawa Tetsu turned around, looked at Hiruko who was filled with disdain, and said calmly:

"Senior Hiruko, ninjas value chakra and killing skills. But in the realm of science, the mind is more important than chakra."

"Although these people can't go to the battlefield, the weapons they design here might be able to kill a Jonin with an ordinary person."

"This is the true meaning of the research institute's existence—to make wisdom a power."

Hiruko was taken aback for a moment.

He looked at the focused light in the eyes of the chunin with the broken leg, and then at Nishikawa Tetsu's calm yet resolute expression.

He had always felt inferior because his talent was not as good as the three legendary ninjas, and he desperately wanted to prove himself in other ways.

But now, this boy tells him: wisdom itself is power?

"Tch...that sounds nice."

Beiliu turned his head away, stubbornly retorting.

"Anyway, you're the vice dean, so you're in charge. Just don't delay my research funding."

"rest assured."

Looking at the colossal structure that was about to be completed, Nishikawa Tetsu felt a surge of pride.

The research environment is in place, Orochimaru, the top-tier research leader, Hiruko, the high-level employee, and the grassroots research staff are all in place.

"The stage is all set up."

"Now, let's see what kind of surprises we can bring to the ninja world on this stage."

"Go back and tell Lord Orochimaru—no, I should call him Dean Orochimaru now—that the inauguration ceremony will be held in two weeks."

Nishikawa Tetsu turned and left, leaving Hiruko with only her back view.

"By the way, Hiruko-senpai, if you are interested in fusion, there is a research project in Building C on 'Chakra Nature Fusion and Rejection Reactions,' you can apply for it."

Hiruko's eyes widened instantly.

How did this kid... know what I was thinking?!