In another room.
Yuta and Orochimaru sat face-to-face at a table.
Yuta hung his head in embarrassment.
He had promised to help clean, but hadn't managed to do it.
Because Orochimaru really couldn't stand it anymore, he stopped Yuta from doing it.
Orochimaru looked at Yuta in front of him and said: "Speak. What brings you to me? Skip the nonsense and get straight to the point."
After an "uh," Yuta began to explain his findings and his hypothesis.
Upon hearing Yuta's findings and hypothesis, Orochimaru revealed an interested expression.
Orochimaru expressed his opinion: "It seems your thoughts are the same as mine. I believe that all objects in the world, from elementary particles to celestial bodies, possess a certain degree of magnetism."
"I believe this planet itself is a huge magnetic field. All living things and human bodies on this planet are constantly influenced by the physical environmental factor of the geomagnetic field; the geomagnetic field has become an indispensable environmental factor for organisms to maintain normal life activities."
"Magnetic field changes can form electric fields, and this electric field is an electromagnetic field. You will be able to use your Bloodline Limit to control the positive and negative charges within it. If this hypothesis of yours is verified, then the potential of your Magnetic Release Bloodline Limit will be immeasurable, and it will no longer be limited to such extremely crude methods as using magnetism to manipulate Sand Iron."
"However, I do not specialize in this type of research, so the help I can provide is limited. You will need to conduct the experiments yourself."
Yuta requested: "Mm, but Lord Orochimaru, I don't have a venue or equipment for experiments. Could you... please support me, Lord Orochimaru?"
Orochimaru agreed very readily: "You may. You can use any of the equipment, but I have only one requirement for you."
Hearing that Orochimaru had agreed, Yuta's smile was extremely bright: "Thank you, Lord Orochimaru! Don't just say one requirement, even if it were ten, I would agree to them all!"
Orochimaru raised an eyebrow: "Oh? Since you've said so, then let's make it ten requirements."
The expression on Yuta's face froze instantly. He was just using hyperbole; how did Orochimaru take it seriously?
But the words were out, and they couldn't be taken back.
Yuta had no choice but to bite the bullet and say: "Lord Orochimaru, please speak."
Orochimaru said, enunciating every word: "From the moment you step into this experimental base—and this applies not just to this experimental base, but to future scientific departments as well—you are forbidden from speaking any nonsense unrelated to research!"
Yuta pouted. Was he really that much of a chatterbox? To think Orochimaru would specifically make such a demand. Clearly, he was quite quiet and silent when he was alone.
Orochimaru then proposed a second requirement: "The second requirement is that although you can use the experimental equipment freely, you must not damage it. After using it, return everything to its original place. If it breaks, fix it yourself; if you can't fix it, find a way to solve it yourself."
"The third requirement: when I am conducting experiments, do not disturb me!"
"That's all for these three requirements for now. We'll discuss the remaining seven later; they will be added at any time. If you fail to do so, I may punish you or directly forbid you from entering the experimental base."
Yuta pouted and agreed: "Okay~"
Orochimaru stood up from his chair: "I don't think I need to introduce the equipment here; you'll be able to use it if you explore it yourself. Do as you please. When conducting experiments, close the door and keep the noise down. I'm going back to my experiments. These requirements are now in effect, so mind yourself."
After Orochimaru left the room, Yuta walked around the research base.
It had to be said, the equipment here was truly complete. However, he didn't yet know what their functions were, so Yuta didn't rush into experimenting. Instead, he started by studying the equipment to see which ones would be helpful for his experiments.
Time flew by, and three days passed.
Today was the day of Minato Namikaze's inauguration.
The area below the Hokage Building was crowded with people; almost everyone in Konoha had come to witness the change of the Hokage.
Yuta, Pakura, and Obito stood in the crowd, looking up at the roof of the Hokage Building.
The inauguration ceremony had already begun.
Opposite Minato Namikaze were Hiruzen Sarutobi, Utatane Koharu, Homura Mitokado, as well as Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Tsunade, Uzumaki Kushina, and the heads of various ninja clans.
Danzo Shimura, however, did not come. It was good enough that Danzo did not come to cause trouble; making him witness Minato Namikaze becoming the Fourth Hokage would be more painful than killing him.
Jiraiya was grinning as if it were free.
His disciple had become Hokage, which brought great honor to him as a master.
Uzumaki Kushina's expression was also extremely proud; such an outstanding man was her future husband!
Utatane Koharu reminded: "It's about time, Hiruzen. Let's proceed with the Hokage inauguration ceremony."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, solemnly took off the Hokage hat from his head, held it with both hands, and walked in front of Minato Namikaze with a serious expression.
"Konoha is entrusted to you, Fourth Hokage."
Minato Namikaze took the Hokage hat with both hands and put it on his head, saying solemnly: "Leave everything to me, Sandaime! For Konoha, I am willing to give my life!"
Minato Namikaze walked to the edge of the Hokage Building rooftop, took off his hat, and announced: "I am the Fourth Hokage! From now on, I will lead Konoha!"
A wave of cheers erupted from the crowd.
After Minato Namikaze became Hokage, things became incredibly busy, and he left early and returned late every day.
Yuta was now the same as Minato Namikaze, leaving early and returning late, spending every day immersed in the research base.
Uzumaki Kushina and Pakura were together.
Uzumaki Kushina sighed: "After Minato became Hokage, he really became incredibly busy. I can only see him late at night."
Pakura comforted her: "Because he just took over as Hokage, there must be a lot of things to do. It should get better after a while."
Uzumaki Kushina asked curiously: "By the way, what about Yuta? Why has he also been missing every day lately?"
Pakura said helplessly: "Him? He's in the research base every day. Even when he comes home, he keeps mumbling about who knows what, as if he's possessed. But he's been like that since he was a child, so it's normal."
Uzumaki Kushina rested her chin in her hand and muttered: "I wonder when Minato will be done being busy."
At this moment, in the Hokage Building office, Minato Namikaze, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Yakushi Nono were talking.
Because Minato Namikaze had just become Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi was temporarily assisting him in familiarizing himself with the Hokage's office procedures.
The content of their conversation was about charity activities.
Minato Namikaze also highly approved of the entire plan for the orphanage and was currently discussing the details.
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