The chance of success is still one hundred percent?
Nagato didn't say anything, but Konan in the shadows showed a clear look of joy on her face.
This time, the Akatsuki organization attacked Konoha. Although the strategic goal had been achieved, the two were surprised to find that Orochimaru was becoming increasingly difficult to deal with.
It had only been a little over a year since the great battle at Takigakure Village, but Orochimaru had already found a way to try to threaten Nagato.
The speed of his growth was terrifying.
Normally, according to common rules, a ninja's strength would increase rapidly in their teens and stabilize in their twenties. Orochimaru was now in his forties or fifties, so it should have been impossible for him to grow so quickly again.
But the fact was, his strength was still changing greatly.
Therefore, after returning to Amegakure, Nagato was determined to undergo the 'body strengthening surgery', even if Konan couldn't stop him.
Now that she knew the chance of success was extremely high, Konan couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
"Afterward, I'll ask Hiruko and the others for their opinions... to see if Yakushi Kabuto is telling the truth."
Nagato's expression softened a little when he heard this, but Yakushi Kabuto continued,
"Although the success rate is high enough, the effect may not be what you imagine."
"What do you mean by that?"
Nagato frowned slightly.
"White Zetsu cell transplants are said to 'strengthen the body', but in essence, it's transforming an ordinary ninja's body into a White Zetsu."
Yakushi Kabuto adjusted his glasses and smiled slightly. "But unfortunately, White Zetsu themselves aren't that strong."
"You should be from the Uzumaki Clan. Even without body strengthening, your own physical abilities are already far beyond those of White Zetsu."
Nagato looked a little disappointed when he heard this.
He knew the abilities of the Uzumaki Clan all too well. Even wounds that cut open the stomach could heal in a short time. The effect was far better than that of White Zetsu.
For ordinary ninjas, changing from a flesh and blood body to a wooden body would naturally be a great improvement. But for someone like him, if it wasn't completely ineffective, it would at least be impossible to reach his expected level.
What's more, the fundamental reason he had become like this wasn't a lack of physical strength, but the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
Nagato showed a self-deprecating smile.
Almost failing in this battle had really given him a big shock. He was so desperate that he was seeking treatment everywhere. This kind of behavior was really foolish.
"This is none of your business."
Konan turned her gaze to Yakushi Kabuto and said, "Please go back and continue to take care of the surgery."
Yakushi Kabuto nodded, a strange smile suddenly appearing on his face. "Actually, if you really want to increase your strength, it's not impossible."
"What way?" Konan's expression darkened slightly, sensing something malicious.
"White Zetsu cell body strengthening isn't effective, but the original version wasn't like that."
Yakushi Kabuto pointed at himself and smiled, "Like the surgery I underwent."
"Although it's dangerous, it can raise an ordinary Chunin to this level."
Konan's expression darkened when she heard this. As intelligent as she was, she instantly sensed Yakushi Kabuto's sinister intentions.
Having an outsider handle Nagato's body and perform surgery was already quite risky, let alone performing a surgery of unknown depth and risk.
But Konan knew that Nagato wouldn't refuse.
Absolute strength was the only reason Pain was called 'God'. The Akatsuki organization could fail, but Pain could never lose.
But if time continued to move forward, Orochimaru would have a chance to surpass him. Under this real pressure, Nagato couldn't stop moving forward.
"Is the original surgery you mentioned really as good as you describe?"
Nagato narrowed his eyes and said slowly, "How much of your current strength comes from the strengthened body? Isn't it because you've trained in Sage Arts?"
Unlike Hiruko and the others, Nagato had a high opinion of Yakushi Kabuto.
This was because he knew the difficulty of mastering Sage Arts. Even his former teacher, Jiraiya, would have changes in his appearance when he became a sage, but this was hardly visible in Yakushi Kabuto.
In other words, Yakushi Kabuto's Sage Arts talent might even surpass his teacher Jiraiya.
In this case, ignoring Yakushi Kabuto's own advantages like those outsiders did, and purely attributing it to Orochimaru's modification surgery, was completely narrow-minded.
"Sage Arts is indeed my greatest reliance."
Yakushi Kabuto's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly smiled and said, "But if I hadn't had the surgery, I'd probably still be just a Chunin who couldn't release any Sage Arts."
Nagato nodded secretly when he heard this.
Absorbing natural energy to cultivate Sage Arts had a high threshold. One needed to have a large amount of Chakra to ensure that they wouldn't be mutated by natural energy.
If Yakushi Kabuto was from the Uzumaki Clan, that would be one thing. But before that, he was just an ordinary Chunin with a pitiful amount of Chakra. Even with Sage Arts talent, he wouldn't be able to use it.
"In that case, go back and prepare. I'll have you perform the surgery for me soon."
Nagato raised his head slightly and ordered, "Use the organization's resources as you see fit, and be sure to ensure the success rate of the surgery."
"Heh, don't worry about that."
Yakushi Kabuto pushed up his glasses and slowly left with a smile.
Watching him disappear into the room, Konan's face suddenly darkened, revealing a clear look of worry.
"Nagato, do you really want this guy to perform surgery on you? After all, he used to be Orochimaru's man and can't clear himself of suspicion. What if..."
Nagato shook his head, his voice a little weak. "Even so, I want to continue."
Taking a gamble still gives you a chance to win. But if you ignore the real danger and put your time and energy into those minor things, you'll really be boiling the frog slowly in warm water.
Nagato can accept failure, but he refuses to lose so badly.
Seeing that Nagato was determined, Konan didn't try to persuade him anymore. She only made up her mind to solve the hidden dangers for Nagato.
If Yakushi Kabuto was suspicious, she would make him pay with his life.
...
"Nagato wants to have surgery?"
Playing with the little snake on his wrist, Orochimaru smiled playfully. "This is really an unexpected gain."
Although it wasn't impossible for Nagato to make this choice given his personality, it was still a pleasant surprise when it actually happened.
Orochimaru had long wanted to perform a First Hokage cells transplant on a member of the Uzumaki clan.
But Uzumaki Aoi had already passed the best time for ninja training, and Karin, whom he had placed great hope in, was still too young.
After thinking about it, the most suitable person in the ninja world was still Nagato, who was his enemy.
Genie Lamp tilted his head and smiled. "Now you'll have a lot more research data in your hands."
The combination of the Uzumaki Clan and the Senju clan can be said to be the constitution closest to a sage body.
"Yes, but it would be a little wasteful to just do that."
Orochimaru licked his lips. "I want to go myself."
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