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It hasn't been too long since Uchiha Hikaru last returned to Konoha.

There were not many overall changes in the Uchiha clan, except for three more jonins with three magatama, one of whom was Uchiha Izumi, and there were four or five more jonins in reserve.

That's right.

This is the result of the "Phase I Clinical Trial".

——The gene-targeted drug created by Dr. Brief and modified and improved by Orochimaru achieved good results on the Uchiha clan members, especially those young people who had good qualifications and the potential to become elite jonin. They took fewer years of detours and directly gained an extra magatama on top of the original basis.

This result made the Uchiha clan very happy.

And because Fugaku vaguely revealed to the tribe members during the gathering that all this was due to Uchiha Hikaru's efforts, her reputation within the tribe also increased significantly. It is said that some tribe members have proposed to make a golden statue for her and enshrine it in the highest position at the Nanga Shrine; some tribe members have also expressed their intention to carve her portrait on the Hokage Rock, so that the unworthy Sarutobi Hiruzen can step down as soon as possible.

"Um……"

It seems that the Uchiha clan does have a bit of a rebellious nature.

If these words were to reach Sarutobi Hiruzen's ears, he would probably not be able to sleep at night.

However, Uchiha Hikaru had no interest in that position.

——As a small village chief, you may not have much power, but you have to work hard day and night, and worry a lot. The documents are piled up and you can't deal with them all. Such a life is really meaningless.

If Shisui wanted to be one and had the ability, she wouldn't mind giving him a helping hand.

"…Grandma, you must be joking. How can I be worthy of such a great responsibility?"

Shisui wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and did not dare to say more on this topic: "By the way, grandma, there is something I need to report to you. Recently, the Third Hokage and Jiraiya have come to the clan several times, trying to inquire about the whereabouts of you and Naruto... After all, Naruto is the only Jinchūriki in the village. Now his whereabouts are unknown, and they are worried that someone will take the opportunity to cause trouble."

"Ah."

"When Naruto was here, they didn't seem to care much, and they didn't cause any trouble. Now that he's gone, they're so anxious?"

Uchiha Hikaru waved his hand: "Let them stay aside. When Naruto has had enough fun, I will naturally send him back."

"……it is good."

Shisui nodded in agreement.

After instructing Shisui, Uchiha Hikaru looked at Orochimaru next to him.

After finishing the "first phase of the experiment", this guy did not leave, but reactivated the experimental base he left behind, and began to study the blood samples of Shisui, Itachi, and other members of the tribe, and tried to use their gene sequences to optimize the "Dragon Curse Seal 1". When Uchiha Hikaru threw the "Demonization Potion 2.0" over, he was still a little confused.

"Master Guang, what is this?"

"You can roughly think of Dr. Gro's research results as the 'Hundred Healing Technique' in the form of medicine. The effect may be stronger than that technique."

In front of Shisui, Uchiha Hikaru did not tell Shisui about the "ghost", but Orochimaru must be able to see it from the potion in his hand.

Compared to Dr. Gero's laboratory, Orochimaru's recent research progress has been a bit slow. It's time for him to feel some pressure and then roll up his sleeves.

"Oh right, Orochimaru.

Uchiha Guang seemed to suddenly remember something, raised his left hand, held up two fingers and said: "Let me ask you two questions first."

"First, how is the research on 'Shiki Fuujin: Release' going?"

Faced with Uchiha Hikari's inquiry.

Orochimaru hissed, "We already have some clues on this. However, to unlock the 'Shiki Fengjin', we may need to use the Uzumaki clan's ninja tool, which is a death mask passed down from generation to generation. According to historical records, this mask is enshrined in the Uzumaki clan's Namen Hall. Its location is only known to successive clan leaders. I'm trying to find it."

"Oh...remember to tell me if you find it."

In the original Naruto, although the Uzumaki clan's "Nanmen Hall" was mentioned, its exact location was not marked, so Uchiha Hikaru had no way of predicting it. But considering that it was Orochimaru who found the place in the original work, he should have some clues, and it should not be difficult to find it again.

then.

Uchiha Hikaru then asked, "Second, is there any movement from the Akatsuki organization recently?"

"Not yet."

Orochimaru gave a negative answer, then paused: "Those guys recently appeared in the Land of Rice once, and seemed to be asking people for information about me and the Sound Village. I'm not sure whether they want to invite a traitor like me to join them, or if they have found any clues about you..."

"?"

Uchiha Hikaru frowned slightly.

She hasn't had any contact with the people from Akatsuki for some time.

Logically speaking, Akatsuki has a motive to recruit Orochimaru, after all, this guy is an S-rank rebel, with strength and ability, and he is indeed a member of Akatsuki in the original plot. Now that Akatsuki has suffered setbacks in several operations, it is a reasonable decision to recruit him.

But the problem is...

The Otogakure in this timeline develops much faster than in the original work, and its scale is also much larger.

The addition of Karin and her daughter, Kimimaro, Yakushi Nono and Kabuto, etc., made the Sound Village develop rapidly, and even gained some fame in the Land of Rice. And Uchiha Hikaru happened to be deeply involved with the Sound Village. Many villagers had witnessed his previous visits.

What if there were a few traitors among them, or some of the new villagers were spies sent by Obito and others to gather intelligence...

It is hard to say why the people from Akatsuki came.

"I roughly understand the situation."

Uchiha Hikaru thought for a moment and said, "Well, let's just wait and see what happens. If there is any follow-up situation, remember to tell me as soon as possible."

If the Akatsuki organization really has bad intentions, others may not care, but Uchiha Hikaru will definitely find a way to support Karin and the others.

present.

After Uchiha Hikaru finished his instructions to Orochimaru and said a few words to Shisui, he temporarily left Konoha, transited through Bulma, and finally came to the Dragon Ball world.

……

A few hours later.

Below the Red Silk Army headquarters castle.

Inside a hollowed-out underground experimental base that covers a huge area.

Uchiha Hikaru looked up at the huge and magnificent armor in front of him, followed by Professor Gero and his wife, and "Mechanimaru" and Kokichi from the world of curse.

"so……"

"…Is this the new product you recently developed, [Ultimate Mechanical 02D Armor Assault Free Form Prototype No. ]?"