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Chapter 87 Divine Machines and Scientific Ninja Tools

Root underground experimental field

The pungent smell of disinfectant mixed with the metallic rust odor permeated the air, making one want to vomit.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, frowned slightly, glanced at Danzo Shimura beside him who remained expressionless, but ultimately said nothing.

They were invited here today to witness Orochimaru's latest research findings.

Under the dim yellow light, a uniquely shaped metal object stood quietly in the center of the experimental field, its deep muzzle exuding a cold and murderous aura.

"This is what you called...the result?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi examined the cannon, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible caution.

"Master, Lord Danzo, please look."

Orochimaru stepped forward, without offering much explanation. He simply walked to the cannon, made a few simple adjustments, then stepped aside and pressed a red button on the control panel.

hum-

The next moment, a blinding light suddenly shone from the muzzle of the cannon, and a massive amount of chakra gathered wildly in a visible form, distorting the air itself.

Followed by.

boom--! ! !
A thick beam of chakra shot out from the cannon's muzzle, carrying an aura of annihilation, and slammed into the specially reinforced rock wall in front of it!

The deafening explosion shook the entire underground space, sending rubble and dust raining down.

As the smoke and dust dissipated, the once thick rock wall had disappeared, replaced by a bottomless, enormous pit, with traces of high-temperature melting still remaining at the edges.

"This power..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils suddenly contracted, and he gasped.

This level of destructive power is comparable to some large-scale ninjutsu.

Even for elite Jonin, it takes a long time to prepare by forming hand seals, and it consumes a lot of energy.

Orochimaru, on the other hand, simply pressed a button!
Danzo, standing beside him, stared intently at the uniquely shaped cannon, his breathing becoming heavy.

This was the first time he had ever seen this type of weapon!
Orochimaru seemed quite satisfied with this, a meaningful smile curving his lips.

He casually removed a core component from the cannon; it was a metal structure covered with densely packed runes.

"Master, Lord Danzo, please look."

"The core component of this device is what I call the 'chakra capacitor.' It is meticulously crafted using a special metal that can efficiently conduct chakra, combined with sealing techniques."

Orochimaru held the metal cylinder in his palm and showed it to the two of them.

He bought the materials himself, and he got the sealing technique from Tsunade, or rather, Mito, for free.

"Its most distinctive feature is its ability to store massive amounts of chakra. One standard-sized capacitor is enough to store the entire amount of chakra in the body of a standard Jonin."

"Afterwards, by activating a special device inside the cannon, the stored chakra can undergo shape and nature changes, and finally be released in the form of ninjutsu."

"That last shot was simply a way of activating all the chakra stored in this capacitor at once, converting it into pure explosive power."

Orochimaru explained that this was also the reason why the attack was so powerful.

"You mean... you can use a similar device to activate any ninjutsu?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression changed instantly, and his voice became somewhat hoarse.

He knew all too well what this meant.

A ninja's strength, besides taijutsu, largely depends on the skillful use of chakra. By forming hand seals, they can change the nature and form of chakra, thereby unleashing ninjutsu and genjutsu of varying power.

If Orochimaru's words are true, and this device can perform chakra nature and form transformations, then wouldn't that mean it can activate any ninjutsu?

That would be a complete overhaul of the existing ninja system!

"In theory, yes."

Orochimaru nodded slightly, giving an affirmative answer.

Theoretically possible, provided he understands the principles behind the technique...

"Can it be mass-produced?!" Danzo could no longer contain his excitement and took a step forward, his voice becoming somewhat shrill with excitement.

If this kind of cannon can be mass-produced, just give him a few dozen, no, a few hundred!

Sweeping the entire ninja world and unifying the world will no longer be an unattainable dream!

"can."

Orochimaru nodded again.
"But the prerequisite is that we need a sufficient amount of special minerals that can conduct chakra."

"Excellent! As expected of the person I have chosen!"

Upon hearing this, Danzo burst into laughter, stepped forward, and patted Orochimaru heavily on the shoulder, his eyes filled with admiration and satisfaction.

"Danzo! Orochimaru is my disciple!"

Upon seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, his tone clearly showing displeasure.

"Moreover, Konoha is no longer able to withstand another large-scale war!"

"A woman's view!"

Danzo snorted coldly and retorted without any politeness.

"Sarutobi, haven't you grasped the situation yet? Without Lord Hashirama's absolute deterrent, this battle is inevitable sooner or later!"

"Rather than being attacked from both sides and passively taking a beating, it's better for us to strike first and seize the initiative!"

His eyes were sharp as an eagle's as he scanned his surroundings.

"Our Konoha occupies the most fertile land, yet we have lost the overwhelming power to intimidate the nine tailed beasts."

The reason there hasn't been a fight yet is simply because the younger generation in each village is still developing their abilities!

"Thanks to those cosmetics and our success in the Chunin Exams, Konoha is now rolling in money!"
With so much money, are we just going to let it sit and rot instead of using it to expand our military?

"Excessive power often comes with the risk of going out of control!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was somewhat angry, but he still patiently explained.
"In the worst-case scenario, we might face an attack from several other major powers simultaneously!"

"That's why we need to strike first!"

Danzo refused to budge an inch, his tone growing increasingly impassioned.
"Before they can react, gather our forces and annihilate their entire strength with lightning speed! Once and for all!"

After speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo both turned their gazes to Orochimaru, clearly wanting to hear his opinion.

"Master, Lord Danzo, the greatest value of this technology is not in war..."

"Instead, it allows ordinary people to use ninjutsu."

However, Orochimaru simply shook his head slightly.

"what?!"

Upon hearing this, both Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura were stunned, their expressions freezing instantly.

They then suddenly realized a detail they had overlooked—from beginning to end, Orochimaru had not formed any hand seals, nor had he used even a single bit of his own chakra.

He simply pressed a button.

Although this world is called the Ninja World, ninjas actually make up a very small percentage of the total population.

It is precisely because this very small number of people possessed the extraordinary power called "chakra" and the powerful force derived from it that the unique system of a nation and ninja villages coexisting as we know it was ultimately formed.

Because the five great nations rely on the power of ninjas, and ninjas need missions and resources provided by ordinary people.

If this technology could truly allow even unarmed ordinary people to easily unleash devastating ninjutsu...

That would undoubtedly shake the entire world order.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo exchanged a glance, both seeing deep shock in each other's eyes.

Could it be that...this world...

Is the world about to change?
(End of this chapter)