68: Future Plans

Perhaps it was because he figured it out, after Shiraishi went back, he found that he was in a much better mood.

　　The enthusiasm for doing research has been mobilized, and there is no problem staying in the laboratory overnight.

　　Abandoning personal matters, research has also made great progress these days.

　　Because of the unexpected discovery, now the chakra in the mice is replaced by the medicine processed by natural energy, as life energy, more and more mice survive.

　　These surviving mice are a circle larger than the average mice, and they are more energetic. The most important thing is that so far, there are no cases of sudden death.

　　From the results of the instrument detection, this benign growth state can accompany these mice for a lifetime.

　　They will no longer suffer sudden death until their natural lifespan is over.

　　The processed natural energy can replace the life energy status of Chakra, allowing life to carry out normal activities.

　　——Therefore, a new human experiment is about to begin.

　　That's right.

　　Shiraishi's ultimate goal is not to make the mice change.

　　The final stage of this experiment is applied to the human body.

　　In order to help Ayane untie the caged bird, so that when she leaves Konoha, she will not be caught by the Hyuga clan.

　　Despite the experiments with mice, there is an important stage that has not been completed.

　　That is to replace chakra with the original natural energy.

　　What now replaces the chakra in the mouse is the processed natural energy.

　　But Shiraishi, who has found the core of the problem, has great confidence and can quickly reveal this stage.

　　The next step is the start of a new round of human trials.

　　Unlike experiments with fusion of natural energies, this one is fraught with danger.

　　A little carelessness is death.

　　So how to minimize the risk... In other words, Shiraishi's bottom line is that in the event of failure, the experimental body can survive.

　　This is also the first thing to solve.

　　Shiraishi thought it was very strange. When he took the initiative to kill, he didn't feel much discomfort in his heart, but when it was the human experiment's turn, he hesitated instead.

　　This is probably because of the feeling of playing with life, and I hate it very much.

　　But that's what Shiraishi knew, the only path to true science.

　　Medical science, including other types of science, often uses such inhuman human experiments, and these sciences are also progressing in this way.

　　The same is true of medical ninjutsu in the ninja world. It was based on the premise of a lot of sacrifices that got the attention of the ninja village.

　　The appearance of human experimentation guidelines is just to comfort the mental health of the performers a little.

　　Either way, it's playing with other people's lives.

　　It is a completely different psychological activity from directly plundering other people's lives.

　　"What's the matter, Shiraishi-sama?"

　　An experimental assistant saw Shiraishi standing beside the experimental platform in a daze and asked.

　　"Nothing, just thinking about something boring."

　　Shiraishi shook his head.

　　Thinking so much, it is impossible for me to give up my current job.

　　Therefore, how to minimize the risk of the next round of human experiments is the most meaningful and valuable thing.

　　Suddenly remembering something, Shiraishi looked at the five experimental assistants who were helping him in the laboratory and asked them in a serious tone:

　　"By the way, do you want to be a ninja?"

　　The atmosphere in the laboratory fell silent.

　　After a long time, one of the experimental assistants stuttered and asked, "What does ninja mean...means..."

　　"It's just learning ninja skills, like ninjutsu or something."

　　Shiraishi explained it casually.

　　"Can we?"

　　He seemed a little scared and a little insecure.

　　"Of course you can. Your current physical quality is better than that of many working ninjas. Even if you specialize in physical art, you can reach the level of chunin within a few years, or even exceed it."

　　Shiraishi knew where these people were not confident.

　　When the five of them started out, they were just a group of ordinary bandits without any systematic training, let alone ninja skills.

　　Now that the natural energy has been improved, regardless of the experience of actual combat with real ninjas, as well as tactics, in terms of taijutsu, it is no weaker than the standard genin level.

　　It's unbelievable to reach the level of Chunin in a few years, or even higher.

　　But natural energy can do it.

　　This is the magic of natural energy.

　　The methods of absorbing natural energy he has researched are all based on the premise of being suitable for the development of the human body, creating another set of developable systems.

　　Although this system is still in its infancy, and there are still many imperfections, it is enough for people to benefit from it.

　　"How is it? Do you really want to do things for me? I can give you some freedom, and even let you live in this world better. Even if you used to be murderous bandits, you still want to protect your parents. And your wife and children?"

　　This sentence, like a knife, is deeply rooted in the hearts of the five people.

　　One of them looked complicated, as if recalling something not very good.

　　"The five of us actually come from a village, and our motherland is the country of rain."

　　"Is it the main battlefield of the previous war?"

　　Shiraishi had heard of it, a place where it rained all year round.

　　Known as 'The Crying Nation'.

　　Because it is sandwiched between the three major powers of fire, wind, and earth, once a war breaks out between the big powers, the lives of the people there can be imagined by Shiraishi.

　　Like hell on earth.

　　"Yes. A few years ago, the ninjas who came to our village didn't kill us, but they took away all our living materials, food, quilts for winter, and even the house was occasionally requisitioned..."

　　However, I have been living humble, humble living.

　　In this world without warmth at all, everyone is desperately living.

　　If others come to steal your own things, then you will steal the weaker people's things yourself.

　　All for living.

　　"In the beginning, there were more than 20 of us in total, but sometimes the things we did were too dangerous, and many of our companions were killed... Actually, there is no complaint, everyone is desperate for survival. I have no regrets, I don't think it's a just act, it's just desperate for survival..."

　　The eyes of the person who spoke were sad, and even his expression became numb.

　　For those who even have food and clothing... no, even their own country and family have been ravaged at will, they have already tried their best to survive, and there is no need to criticize them.

　　Oppressed by the strong, if you don't want to die, you can only step on the weaker and snatch food from the weaker.

　　Dying is just bad luck and not worth complaining about.

　　You can continue to live until you are unlucky and die.

　　"This is the status quo of the ninja world. It seems that the books I showed you before are still somewhat useful."

　　Hearing Shiraishi's words, the five looked at each other and smiled bitterly.

　　Compared with the fear at the beginning, they now respect Shiraishi more than they fear.

　　"What is your choice? I have some inconvenient things for you to do."

　　"We are willing to serve you."

　　The five of them bowed to Shiraishi in succession.

　　It is reasonable for the five people to be so knowledgeable.

　　In order to survive, and for a better survival, as well as for the family members they are concerned about suffering in the Land of Rain, if they don't choose to join Shiraishi's camp, they can only continue to serve as an experimental body.

　　"Yeah." Shiraishi nodded and continued, "I can stay in Konoha for another month. During this month, I will try my best to help you lay some foundations. After that, I will arrange for you to go to other places. I have something very important for you to do."

　　- Gather intelligence outside.

　　Especially the country of ghosts and the country of iron.

　　Now he needs to make some plans for the future.

　　In the ninja world, these two countries have never been affected by war and are permanent neutral countries.

　　Especially the country of ghosts, because of its special status, it is safer and more hidden than the country of iron, and it will not attract too many people's attention.

　　Before leaving Konoha, it is necessary to set up a stable base.

　　And in the ninja world, it's easy to suffer alone.

　　With the cultivation system of natural energy in hand, if there is more time, I would not dare to say the level of Jonin, and wholesale ninjas of the level of Chunin is really a simple matter.

　　On top of that, he has a very rich friend.

　　In this world, money can solve most problems.

T/N - the Country of Ghosts is the google translation of the Country of Demons/Ogres/Oni no Kuni from Naruto Shippuden the Movie. I'm currently planning on leaving it as is, but if people would prefer for me to change it to one of the other translations I can. This country will come up a lot later so you'll be seeing whatever I choose a lot.