170Adult times have changedAI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 170 The Times Have Changed
"Our Kara is not strong enough yet; Uzumaki Naruto's strength somewhat exceeded my expectations."
Jigen thought of the terrifying scene he witnessed while hiding during the last great war.
He didn't care about ordinary Ninja, but Narutowas definitely not among them.
Both possessing Six Paths-level strength, he shouldn't have feared the so-called Ninja.
However, the truth was that Uzumaki Naruto was terrifying; his power, combined with natural energy, rendered their Ōtsutsuki's proud Chakra absorption ability useless.
This point alone directly nullified almost one-third of their abilities.
As for their remaining raw strength, Jigen wasn't very confident either.
"I know!"
Amado pondered for a moment, having already considered it. He glanced at Jigen without changing his expression and casually said, "Don't worry, science changes the world."
"Even Ninja must adapt to the times."
He wasn't boasting; he truly believed it.
In recent years, the Ninja World has been continuously developing, and people's living standards have steadily improved.
Many geniuses have also emerged during this time.
Technological products like refrigerators, televisions, and computers are constantly appearing.
Even Ninja cannons have emerged, capable of threatening the moon.
This shows that, apart from Ninja, technology in the Ninja World is also very powerful.
Do you think countries like the Land of Earth are just idly standing by?
Those Daimyo have long secretly sent people to research these things.
Why did the Daimyo of the Land of Water and the Land of Lightning surrender?
It was all because Uzumaki Naruto was too formidable.
If Uzumaki Naruto had been even slightly weaker, they would have definitely brought out their secret weapons and fought a real battle.
Unfortunately, reality has no 'ifs.'
Uzumaki Naruto was just that strong, and they could only grudgingly accept it.
"The future is the era of Ninja tools!"
Amado spread his hands: "It's a pity about Orochimaru and Sasori of the Red Sand; one was killed by Naruto, and the other was assimilated. If they could have joined us, we might have been able to grow stronger more quickly."
"There are no 'ifs' in this world. We are currently preparing, and with your technology combined with my abilities, we may not be inferior to Uzumaki Naruto in the future."
Although Jigen didn't want to admit it, technology develops truly too quickly, too rapidly.
In contrast, while Ninja's strength increases rapidly in the early stages, it becomes very slow later on.
Throughout the history of the entire Ninja World, there have indeed been many strong individuals who reached the Kage level, but very few who surpassed it.
This is the current state of the Ninja World.
And technology?
It can easily allow people to master considerable power.
If it continues to advance, Jigen can't imagine.
But he isn't afraid.
No matter how much technology develops, it is only based on the evolution of Chakra.
And what he fears least is Ninjutsu.
Jigen strolled through the ruins of the Land of Rain, where he could see the former glory of the Akatsuki Organization.
"Such a powerful lineup still lost, and Ōtsutsuki Urashiki's strength was surprisingly so weak."
Jigen thought of that mysterious one-armed man.
Their Kara's intelligence wasn't bad; many talented individuals had infiltrated various countries' technological research institutes and other places.
"And the mysterious vegetable and fruit provided by Uzumaki Naruto."
Jigen's expression flickered when he thought of this.
He was very curious about this item, but those families were very cautious, and Naruto always stayed in Konoha Village, which meant he had no opportunity to get some.
"We must find a way to clarify the situation with this item; otherwise, we will always be in a passive position."
"Let's go!"
After searching for a moment longer and finding nothing useful, Amado packed up the items in his hand and waved to Jigen.
"Alright, let's go!"
Jigen and Amado's figures gradually faded into the distance.
...
"Could this be the mysterious person Naruto spoke of?"
A long time later,
Shino Aburame silently appeared in the original spot, frowning as he watched the direction the two had left.
Buzz!
Buzz!
Buzz!
The faint sound of wings flapping continuously came. Not long after, tiny insects entered his body one by one.
"It seems Naruto was right; this matter needs to be reported."
Through the insects' connection, the previous scenes flashed through Shino Aburame's mind, and he vaguely felt that the future would be even more difficult.
Upon realizing this, he dared not delay, hurrying away towards his living quarters.
Their small team was on a mission here, so since they had made a discovery, they certainly needed to report it quickly.
As for what the higher-ups would do, that was not within their scope of consideration.
"They appeared! Naruto was indeed right, and the intelligence from future Sasuke wasn't too far off. There are indeed enemies still hidden in the shadows."
When Nara Shikaku received the news, he began to organize the intelligence information.
However, he had no clues whatsoever.
"They are hidden even deeper than the Akatsuki Organization."
Nara Shikaku continuously tapped on the computer. After a long while, he finally sighed, scratched his head, and found a staff member to go notify Uzumaki Naruto.
He needed to know about this matter.
...
"I say, Orochimaru, you really know how to run."
Sound Ninja Village.
Naruto used Flying Thunder God to find Orochimaru, who was hiding here doing research.
How long had it been? He had already run here. His speed was truly fast.
"Is Tsunade that scary?"
Naruto was curious.
He didn't think Orochimaru would fear Tsunade.
After all, this person was sinister. If he hadn't appeared, Tsunade might indeed have been a teammate to him, but only if it didn't interfere with his research.
Didn't he go to Tsunade because of his hands back then?
"Although I'm not afraid, that doesn't mean I'll wait to be beaten. I'm not Jiraiya."
Orochimaru replied casually while continuing his research: "After all, those small fists really hurt when they hit people."
"Now she's even taken two apprentices, I really am..."
"Tsk tsk, you really know how to avoid trouble."
"Oh, by the way, you're not researching these so-called mechanical Ninja and mechanical Tailed Beasts again, are you?"
"Yes!"
Orochimaru began to pack his things.
Since Uzumaki Naruto had come, there must be something he needed him for, and continuing research here was definitely not an option.
As for returning to Konoha Village, he wouldn't resist.
So many days had passed; Tsunade should have cooled down by now.
"So, Naruto, you didn't just come to me to say all this, did you?"
"I came to ask you and Tsunade to research how to detect the so-called reincarnation Chakra."
"Indra, Ashura?"
Hearing Naruto's words, Orochimaru's heart stirred, and his expression showed understanding.
Regardless of whether this thing was good or bad, or if it had side effects, it wasn't his own after all.
Having it remain in his body was somewhat troublesome.
Most people wouldn't have these thoughts, but standing before him was Uzumaki Naruto, so he had to be extra cautious.
Orochimaru also didn't want his biggest patron to inexplicably suffer harm.
"Alright!"
He had already packed his things and slowly walked over to Naruto.
Naruto wasted no more words, taking Orochimarudirectly back to Konoha Village.
Soon after arriving, they immediately ran into a Ninja who was looking for him.
"Daimyo, Nara Shikaku-sama wants you to come back and see him. There's news about that mysterious organization."
"I'll go listen too!"
Orochimaru's interest was piqued when he heard that.
If he remembered correctly, Naruto seemed to have mentioned that this organization also liked to research.
"Then let's see who's better!"
Orochimaru grinned, revealing his sharp teeth