Hearing that Kannazuki was independently researched and produced by Kannazuki, using the core technological data he had eliminated, Orochimaru considered Kannazuki a scientific genius.
Of course, he couldn't compare to Orochimaru; after all, Kannazuki had utilized his technological data, while everything Orochimaru had achieved so far was through his own gradual exploration.
However, this didn't prevent Orochimaru from having a bit of admiration for Kannazuki now.
Being able to independently understand his technological data was quite impressive, as all the technology in this Ninja World was too backward in Orochimaru's eyes.
Orochimaru commented on Kannazuki's Kannazuki: "Your puppet is indeed well-made; it's very innovative.
It fully utilizes your characteristics as a Magnet Release Ninja, combining Magnet Release with puppetry."
Hearing Orochimaru's comments, Kannazuki's chest slightly puffed out, and an unconscious expression of pride appeared on his face.
Compared to the praise from those who didn't understand, like Minato Namikaze, Uzumaki Kushina, and Obito, Orochimaru's praise made Kannazuki happier and carried more weight.
"However..." Orochimaru's tone shifted, "there are also many problems.
Your idea of using converted electricity to power the puppet and allow it to act independently, free from your control, is indeed good, but the puppet's internal electrical system is very backward, and the conversion efficiency is very low.
The drive and control devices are also poor; they cannot fully utilize the puppet's characteristics, and you haven't completely eliminated the influence of magnetism on these devices, so there's a high possibility of malfunctions.
If it relies solely on you for manual control, this puppet is still quite excellent, but if you want it to act autonomously, the core components have too many flaws; it's not good enough."
Orochimaru's words made Kannazuki's recently puffed-out chest gradually retract.
Kannazuki muttered softly, "Time was too tight.
If I had more time, I could definitely make Kannazuki more perfect."
Kannazuki's phrase, 'If I had more time,' made Orochimaru's gaze momentarily waver.
Time...
The Second Shinobi World War, the death of his disciple Nawaki, and the death of Tsunade's boyfriend Kato Dan, as well as the lives lost during the war, made him feel the fragility of life.
Thus, he conceived the idea of mastering all Ninjutsu to change the Ninja World, but... human energy is always limited.
Within this limited time, he couldn't achieve this, which is why he pursued immortality, hoping to find a way to make life eternal through scientific research, thereby overcoming the limitations of life and maximizing personal value.
Orochimaru gazed at Kannazuki and asked, "Kannazuki, right?
This war won't last much longer.
After the war ends, are you interested in becoming my assistant?"
Kannazuki immediately showed intense interest; if he became Orochimaru's assistant, he would surely learn a lot of knowledge.
But Kannazuki quickly calmed down.
The things Orochimaru researched were a bit mixed; what he wanted to learn didn't really involve the human body, and while Orochimaru's knowledge in mechanics was impressive, his main focus was on the human body.
Moreover, Orochimaru seemed difficult to get along with; what if something went wrong during an experiment, and he was used as experimental material?
No, it was too dangerous.
He didn't pursue power; his research into puppets was mostly out of interest, so there was no need to risk his life.
Kannazuki chuckled dryly, "It's my honor that Lord Orochimaru thinks highly of me, but let's talk about it after the war ends.
Right now, I'd rather go take care of Chiyo."
Orochimaru looked at Kannazuki thoughtfully.
Kannazuki had initially shown a very eager expression when he heard about being his assistant, but immediately afterward, he looked wary.
Wary of him?
Why would he be wary of him?
No one knew about his forbidden experiments; in everyone's eyes, he was a hero fighting for Konoha.
Although he seemed difficult to get along with, if that were the only reason, Kannazuki wouldn't have spoken to him at such length.
Orochimaru could feel that when Kannazuki was telling him about his puppet, it was as if he had found a kindred spirit to confide in, hoping to gain his approval.
If that were the case, then Kannazuki should have immediately agreed when he invited him to be his assistant.
Kannazuki's words were already a clear refusal.
According to Orochimaru's personality, if someone refused him, he would absolutely not ask a second time.
Because there was only one chance, and if it wasn't seized, he wouldn't have the patience to give a second chance.
However, Orochimaru felt that Kannazuki's wariness of him must have a reason; it couldn't be groundless.
So... Kannazuki must know something to be wary of him.
His forbidden experiments were very secretive; Kannazuki couldn't possibly know.
Then what could be the reason?
Cold sweat now appeared on Kannazuki's forehead; that feeling of being targeted by a poisonous snake had returned.
Did he say something wrong just now?
In Kannazuki's unease, Orochimaru spoke again, "In that case, let's talk after the war then.
Although I still don't really think you can kill Chiyo, with your puppet and your Magnet Release, you barely have the qualifications to fight her.
If there's any news of Chiyo's movements, I'll tell you.
Alright, I still have things to do, so that's all."
"Yes, thank you, Lord Orochimaru."
Kannazuki left the command room.
After leaving the command room, Kannazuki let out a long breath, wiping his forehead to find it covered in cold sweat.
Orochimaru's pressure on him was simply too great.
Among the Sannin, except for the time Tsunade beat him up, Tsunade and Jiraiya were generally easy to get along with, but Orochimaru was simply a pressure monster, exuding pressure from the moment they met.
As for killing Chiyo, Kannazuki only said he wanted to 'take care of' Chiyo, not 'kill' Chiyo.
Although Kannazuki was very confident in his Kannazuki, fighting against a cunning and experienced opponent like Chiyo, the advantages of just one Kannazuki and Magnet Release were truly not enough.
Kannazuki was quite clear about this.
So Kannazuki's initial goal was never to kill Chiyo; besides testing Kannazuki's abilities through fighting Chiyo's puppets, simply landing a slap on Chiyo's old face would be considered a victory, and then he would immediately slip away.
Led by a stationed Ninja, Kannazuki arrived at his assigned tent.
Lying on the ground, Kannazuki tossed and turned, feeling that Sunagakure was spreading such rumors about him, and Chiyo was protecting her grandson Sasori, the culprit, treating him as a disposable pawn, and even issuing a bounty on him.
How could one slap be enough!
And perhaps he wouldn't even be able to land that slap on Chiyo.
A rather wicked plan suddenly appeared in Kannazuki's mind; he abruptly sat up from the ground and let out a sinister laugh.
"Old hag, I'm going to ruin your reputation in your later years!"
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