Clang~
In front of Satoru was a tree root. At this moment, he had fashioned a shield from the main body of the root, and on the shield was the face of a malevolent god.
The other scraps were put away by him.
Although he had been working on establishing the Technology Development Bureau these days, that was not his primary work.
His main work was still the development of his own Ninjutsu.
After collecting some of Kaguya's body information, he had gained inspiration for a Ninjutsu to counter the Killing Intent Reflection skill.
This Ninja Tool, made from the Divine Tree's root, was a crucial part of it.
"I hope I haven't made a mistake!"
Satoru was not sure if he could complete it.
After all, it was a new nature transformation.
A nature transformation that balanced luck and misfortune.
This Ninja Tool made from the tree root was the failsafe for this technique.
Satoru called this Ninjutsu World Harmony.
When he took damage, the damage would be returned to the opponent, meaning his misfortune would be inflicted on the enemy under equivalent conditions.
This nature transformation had a slight drawback: he would also suffer the same damage; it was not a transfer of damage to the enemy.
This was a side effect of powerful Ninjutsu.
Strength came with risks.
And at this time, the Divine Tree Ninja Tool in his hand came into play.
His Chakra would then connect to this Ninja Tool, transferring his own damage to the Divine Tree Ninja Tool.
In other words, this Ninja Tool would bear the side effects he needed to endure.
World Shield.
The name Satoru gave his new Ninjutsu.
However, since the nature transformation was not fully developed, World Shield was naturally just beginning.
The World Harmony technique was only in the conceptual and execution phase; it had not yet been born…
"Haha, the kite is flying."
"This is so much fun."
"Let's play hide-and-seek."
In the orphanage, Yakushi Kabuto, dressed in a director's robe, watched the children playing, a gentle smile on his face.
"Director Kabuto, it's so good that you're back; the children are much happier than before!" Urushi felt the same way.
He looked at the children with a nostalgic expression.
Kabuto and he were once among them; now, Kabuto had taken on the responsibilities of Director Yakushi Nonou.
And he, like Urushi, had become one of the adults in the orphanage, assisting Kabuto in managing it.
With the end of the war, after Kabuto returned to Konoha, the order in the orphanage and everything else improved significantly.
Moreover, his excellent Medical Ninjutsu could bring a huge source of funding to the orphanage.
Kabuto: "Yes, now that the world is at peace, the children's environment will be much better!
However, the funding issue… relying solely on my Medical Ninjutsu and Urushi's mission funds is not enough to bring the children's conditions up to par with other children in the Village."
This was Kabuto's current predicament.
He had found himself through Izanami, confronting his own existence.
Naturally, he would not engage in any shady activities.
And Konoha was currently in a post-war recovery period. With the Ninja who died in the war, there would be even more orphans, stretching the orphanage's resources thin.
"Actually, Director Kabuto, you could become an Advisor for the Land of Fire Vanke Medical Co., Ltd. With your two-star Medical Ninja ranking, you should be able to secure a large amount of funding."
After the World Ninja Association was established, those companies saw the benefits and extended invitations to Ninja in various fields.
Anyone who reached a one-star Ninja ranking was a hot commodity in the eyes of those companies, and Kabuto, a two-star Medical Ninja, naturally received many invitations.
However, Kabuto was unwilling to leave the orphanage; he wanted to look after the children.
"Resources are important, but the children are more important. I will not let the children go through what I once experienced again.
War will not stop!"
As Orochimaru's disciple and one of the most knowledgeable people in the entire Ninja World, he knew that war would never end; it was merely maintaining superficial peace under the leadership of powerful heroes like Naruto and Satoru, who possessed great charisma.
War would present itself in another form within the Ninja World.
He feared that Konoha might once again see someone like Danzo, who would target the children of the orphanage.
"Yes, war will not stop; it will only change form, presenting itself in a different way. That's why I need your strength, Kabuto."
Urushi was about to say something when he suddenly heard a voice and turned his head.
A familiar figure slowly came into view.
"O-o-o… Orochimaru."
"Long time no see, Lord Orochimaru, what do you mean?" Kabuto looked at Orochimaru.
His eyes held a wary expression.
In Konoha, Orochimaru was his biggest concern.
Even though Orochimaru was being monitored by Konoha's people.
The sneaky Yamato, who was supposedly behind Orochimaru, truly couldn't inspire trust that he could monitor Orochimaru.
At most, he was a messenger.
"Congratulations on finding the meaning of your existence and becoming a person with a true personality. I thought you wouldn't succeed."
Orochimaru didn't state his purpose but congratulated him first.
Not only had Kabuto innovated in his research, but he had also found the meaning of his own existence, fulfilling Orochimaru's expectations for him.
He had said that Kabuto was a genius who surpassed Sasuke, but lacked personality.
"Thank you, but I hope Lord Orochimaru will not lay hands on the children," Kabuto said.
Orochimaru laughed: "So that's what you're worried about. Don't worry, they don't even qualify as test subjects. I have better test subjects."
Kabuto frowned. So, if they qualified, he would act, right?
He knew Orochimaru too well.
"I'm looking for you this time for nothing else but to ask you to be my assistant again, to help me and Satoru research something," Orochimaru said without beating around the bush, his voice transmitted secretly so only Kabuto could hear it.
Kabuto: "I need to take care of the children; I don't have time."
"You misunderstand. This is a research project. You'll work normal hours, just like that fellow Satoru. You can still take care of the children. Satoru is an example," Orochimaru said.
Kabuto: "Why should I help?"
"Money. Satoru has money. This project is his key research project. All the money you save by using your knowledge, I'll deduct and give to you. Losses will be reported normally. You know, I don't joke around. There's a lot of money in this, which should be very useful to you."
Orochimaru looked at the children in the distance.
He had Kabuto cornered; not even the Six Paths Sage could keep him. That's what Orochimaru said.
Since it was Satoru's money, he would naturally make use of it.
Kabuto frowned upon hearing this: "How much?"
If he could take care of the children and also earn money, he could go to work.
"Satoru's investment is beyond your imagination, tens of millions invested every month. As long as you can complete the task, I will deduct all the remaining research funds and give them to you, telling Satoru that they were used for research.
I am the Bureau Chief. As long as I don't conduct forbidden experiments, my authority is greater than his. Don't worry, it's a guaranteed profit."
Orochimaru only cared about success, and he knew Satoru only cared about results.
Money was a small problem.
But for Kabuto, it was a big problem.