At that moment, accompanied by a rumbling sound, the research institute's vehicle slowly came to a stop.
"We're here!"
As the driver spoke, Professor Liu, Professor Li, and the others immediately turned warm, enthusiastic smiles toward Ning Feng.
"Student Ning Feng, welcome to Xia Nation's Ninjutsu Research Institute!"
"This ninjutsu research institute was established right after the Naruto online game was launched. Inside, there are many top-tier experts and scholars like us, all hoping to be of help to you!"
As he spoke, Professor Liu acted like a hospitable host, waving his hand grandly in an inviting gesture while signaling for Ning Feng to enter the institute.
Ning Feng quickly noticed that although the surroundings of the institute looked unremarkable at first glance, in reality there were countless powerful ninja patrolling in secret, protecting the place.
The number of these ninja was no less than several thousand!
Seemingly noticing Ning Feng's thoughts, Professor Liu spoke calmly:
"A base this secret naturally can't be known to outsiders, and of course it must be heavily guarded!"
"Come with me!"
With that, Professor Liu waved again and began leading the way forward.
It had to be said—on the surface, the institute merely looked lavish and grand. But once Ning Feng truly stepped inside, he was shocked to discover that it was a world unto itself.
The moment he entered, he saw enormous rooms filled with countless experimental instruments arranged neatly. Researchers who looked like scholars moved back and forth constantly, their expressions busy and focused.
It was easy to see that in front of these researchers were cutting-edge computer screens, each displaying streams of complex data.
"We have successfully calculated the combat power parameters of the Fourth Hokage of Konoha, Minato Namikaze, within the Naruto online game. The Flying Thunder God Technique he has mastered belongs to a category of space–time ninjutsu. It involves injecting chakra into space–time to achieve instantaneous transference—a special form of ninjutsu."
"This space–time ninjutsu is currently undergoing rapid analysis. We believe we'll soon obtain usable results and apply them to real-world science."
"If nothing unexpected happens, we should soon be able to manufacture various devices powered by space–time ninjutsu—cars, airplanes, and more!"
While Ning Feng was still processing all this, a lively-looking young woman among the researchers suddenly stood up and loudly announced her findings to everyone present.
As soon as she finished speaking, the researchers who had been buried in their computer work instantly erupted into excited applause, celebrating her progress.
However, the excitement didn't last long. Soon after, everyone went back to burying their heads in work, toiling away once more.
"Space–time ninjutsu… applied to real-world technology?"
Ning Feng looked at the lively young woman in the distance with surprise. He hadn't expected the researchers of this institute to already be advancing their tech tree in this direction.
And this was only after three log-ins.
In the original storyline, scientific ninja tools—things like Lightning Release trains—only appeared after the Fourth Great Ninja War.
While Ning Feng was still thinking, Professor Liu suddenly walked to the center of the area and addressed all the researchers:
"Everyone, please quiet down for a moment. I have an announcement to make."
"We have successfully brought back from Qinglong High School the young man who slew an A+–ranked demon beast—Ning Feng!"
"Student Ning Feng has already undergone chakra test paper analysis on the way back. We've confirmed that he possesses all chakra attributes, has the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan, and has even mastered space–time ninjutsu."
"With his cooperation, our research into ninjutsu will surely advance by leaps and bounds. And with our assistance, Student Ning Feng will be able to increase his strength at an even faster rate!"
Professor Liu's introduction instantly caused countless researchers to turn their attention toward Ning Feng.
Especially the lively female scientist from earlier—her bright eyes flashed with undisguised delight.
"Alright, without further ado, let's prepare the Hashirama cells we brought back earlier from the Naruto online world."
Professor Liu took a deep breath. Heaven knew how long he had waited for this day.
At the mention of Hashirama cells, the researchers immediately brought out containers that had already been prepared, each holding the Hashirama cells.
Ning Feng glanced at one of the containers. The cells inside looked ordinary at first glance, yet he could clearly sense an overwhelming vitality emanating from them.
"So these are Hashirama cells?"
At this moment, Ning Feng couldn't help but feel curious—Professor Liu and the others must have used many special methods to obtain these cells.
But with the capabilities of these top-tier scientists, acquiring Hashirama cells likely wasn't too difficult.
"Yes, these are Hashirama cells," Professor Liu nodded.
"Something Orochimaru and Danzō have been actively experimenting with, yet no one has been able to withstand the power of the Hashirama cells. That's why we've placed our hopes on you."
"And according to our extremely precise calculations," Professor Liu continued candidly, "your physique must reach a certain threshold before it can endure the power of Hashirama cells."
"Of course, once you succeed in adapting to them, an enormous boost in combat power will be the bare minimum!"
Ning Feng didn't doubt Professor Liu's words.
In the original story, many ninja who obtained Hashirama cells experienced massive increases in power. Uchiha Madara even awakened the Rinnegan because of them!
Even someone like Danzō, after acquiring Hashirama cells, was able to injure Uchiha Sasuke's Susanoo with Wind Release.
"Student Ning Feng, we've already conducted a preliminary test of your attributes. Next, we'll perform a full-body assessment to ensure the successful integration of the Hashirama cells. We hope you can understand."
Professor Liu quickly added.
Ning Feng shrugged.
After all, these were necessary procedures.
Soon, the lively female scientist walked over.
"Student Ning Feng, right? My name is Zhu Qin. I'm Professor Liu's assistant and currently pursuing a doctorate in cell biology."
"The focus of my dissertation happens to be the differences between Hashirama cells and ordinary cells. From now on, I'll be staying by your side to monitor your condition at all times. You can call on me whenever you need."
As she spoke, Zhu Qin pushed a prepared testing device over to Ning Feng.
"This testing machine is used to evaluate your overall physical constitution. Only if your overall stats pass can we properly match you with Hashirama cells…"
As Zhu Qin spoke and activated the testing machine, the device seemed to sense Ning Feng's terrifying physique.
After displaying a number—3,000,000—the machine instantly exploded!
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