This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 386, Generation 8: Come at me!

"What?!"

Konoha New District, Police Department Building, Captain's Office.

Fugaku Uchiha suddenly sprang up from the large leather chair and slammed his hands heavily on the table.

His usually deep black eyes were wide open now, staring intently at Nishikawa Tetsu, who was sitting on the sofa leisurely drinking tea.

"Che, what did you just say? Say it again!"

Fugaku's voice was so excited that it even cracked, and his usual composure and dignity vanished at this moment.

Nishikawa Tetsu put down his teacup and helplessly picked at his ear.

"Senior, why are you shouting so loudly? You're making my ears ring."

He sighed and slowly repeated, "I said, regarding Dean Orochimaru's research project on White Zetsu cells and the Mangekyou Sharingan, our police department... oh no, I mean the Uchiha clan, must provide full funding. Of course, this is only the initial investment."

Money is not a problem!

Fugaku waved his hand, interrupting Nishikawa Tetsu, and said magnanimously.

Since the police department opened a security company and invested in many research projects, coupled with the booming business of several shops invested in the commercial street of the new district, the Uchiha clan's coffers are now quite full.

If money could solve Kaleidoscope's blindness problem, Fugaku would be willing to pay anything, not just tens of millions of taels, but even hundreds of millions.

"The problem is..." Fugaku lowered his voice, his expression turning grim, "You just said you're going to recruit clansmen with awakened Sharingan to participate in the experiments?!"

"That's right." Nishikawa Tetsu nodded matter-of-factly. "Without live clinical data, how could Director Orochimaru formulate the perfect drug ratio? Was he going to experiment directly on your and Obito's eyes? What if they went blind? Who would be responsible then?"

"That's absolutely unacceptable!"

Fugaku resolutely refused and paced anxiously back and forth in his office.

"Che, do you even know how precious a member of our Uchiha clan has awakened their Sharingan? Every pair of Sharingan is awakened by a clansman after experiencing immense emotional trauma; they are a symbol of our clan's power!"

Fugaku's headache worsened as he spoke, and he couldn't help but rub his temples.

"If it were just a blood test and some routine checks, that would be fine, but that's Orochimaru!"

"You're telling him to study the Sharingan? What's the difference between that and throwing a little rabbit into a snake pit? If those old fogies find out, won't they be pointing their fingers at me and calling me a spendthrift every day? If clan meetings are held every day, will I still be able to be the clan leader?!"

Although Fugaku now enjoys high prestige within the clan and has suppressed the radicals, the Uchiha clan has never been a one-man show.

Using the clan's precious Sharingan as experimental material would definitely touch the most sensitive nerve of those old fogies.

"Senior, please calm down."

Nishikawa Toru rolled his eyes at Fugaku, who was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

"It's not like we're asking Director Orochimaru to gouge their eyes out. It's just about going to the lab regularly for vision tests, administering eye drops, and recording the chakra response data in the optic nerve."

Nishikawa Tetsu stood up, walked to Fugaku's side, and patted him on the shoulder.

"Just think about it, if this medicine is successfully developed, not only will the side effects of your and Obito's Mangekyou Sharingan be resolved, but wouldn't those clan members whose eyesight has deteriorated due to overuse of the Three-Tomoe Sharingan also benefit? This would be a great thing that benefits the entire Uchiha clan for generations to come!"

"One-time investment, lifelong benefits!"

Fugaku stopped in his tracks. Although he felt that Nishikawa Tetsu made sense, he was still a little apprehensive.

"That's true... but who would want to be a guinea pig? I can't exactly order them to become Orochimaru's test subjects, can I?"

"Isn't that simple?"

Nishikawa Tetsuya's lips curled into a sly smile.

"A generous reward will surely attract brave men."

He leaned closer to Fugaku and whispered an idea.

"You can say it like this: In order to improve the overall combat effectiveness of the police department, a special vision enhancement training program has been established. All clan members who participate in the training will not only receive paid leave, but also a high daily nutritional allowance."

"Most importantly..." Nishikawa Tetsu winked, "Tell them that this is to test a high-grade eye drop that allows the Sharingan to be used without injury. Once successful, using the Sharingan will be as simple as drinking water."

Fugaku grew increasingly agitated: "What grudge does Yatsushiro hold against you?"

This is entirely aimed at the Eighth Hokage. Since the Chunin Rebirth began, this head of the Criminal Investigation Department has been desperately wanting a vacation, constantly nagging him about it.

Not to mention using the Sharingan without taking any damage, if the Eighth Hokage heard this, he would probably not even take a day off and would definitely cooperate with the experiment obediently.

"Hey, Fugaku-senpai, what are you saying? Do you think I'm that kind of person?" Nishikawa Tetsu waved his hand.

"In my eyes, Section Chief Yatsushiro is actually the epitome of most Uchiha people."

"Those who haven't opened their eyes want to open them, and those who have opened their eyes want to become stronger. They are not inherently bad, but straightforward, arrogant yet compassionate."

Fugaku thought about it and agreed.

"Are you just going to trick them into going to Orochimaru's lab like that?"

"How can you call it deception? This is called voluntary participation in medical research!" Nishikawa Tetsu corrected seriously. "Besides, Dean Orochimaru has been very lenient with his test subjects lately. After all, those lab rats... oh no, I mean volunteers, are his valuable data sources."

"Don't worry, Dean Orochimaru recruited a group of ninjas without blood limits who volunteered for the test. If they didn't experience any side effects after using eye drops diluted countless times with the First Hokage's cells, it means it won't endanger the safety of the Uchiha clan."

"Absolutely no one will get hurt," Nishikawa Tetsu assured him confidently.

Fugaku fell into deep thought.

If we can solve the problem of Kaleidoscope's blindness, we can also improve the eyesight of our tribe... This deal seems like a worthwhile one indeed.

"But... how do we explain this to those old fogies?" Fugaku still had some concerns.

"Senior, you are the dignified head of the Uchiha clan! Show some courage!"

Nishikawa Tetsu looked at him with disappointment. He was quite assertive before becoming the clan leader, but now he's so indecisive.

"If those old guys dare to utter a word, just activate the kaleidoscope, close the door, and ask them: 'Whose turn is this clan leader—yours or mine? If the kaleidoscope goes blind, will you compensate me, or will I just have to remain blind?'"

"I'll make sure they all shut up."

Fugaku imagined the scene, and although he found it a bit crude, he had to admit... it seemed pretty cool?

"Alright, I'll give it a try." Fugaku gritted his teeth and finally made up his mind. "However, this research and development funding..."

"That's a different price!"

Nishikawa Tetsu instantly changed his tune, pulled a contract out of his pocket, and slapped it in front of Fugaku.

"Because this project involves core secrets and is extremely difficult to develop, in addition to fully reimbursing the experimental expenses, half of the profits from any future research results will belong to the Konoha Science Research Institute and the Ministry of Finance."

Fugaku's eyes twitched as he looked at the clearly stated profit-sharing percentages in the contract.

"You little brat... you're even taking advantage of your own people?"

"Even between brothers, accounts should be settled clearly." Nishikawa Tetsu smiled and handed over the pen. "Senior, please sign."

Fugaku, his face dark, signed his name on the contract.

"If Orochimaru dares to have any wicked thoughts, I'll drive my Susanoo and demolish his lab!"

"Don't worry, senior. Dean Orochimaru is now a law-abiding and conscientious scientist." Nishikawa Tetsu put away the contract with satisfaction.

That's right. As soon as the recruited subjects heard that it was to cooperate with Lord Orochimaru's research, they immediately rushed to sign up.

Although Orochimaru hasn't been exposed for any scandals yet, and he has a legitimate identity to conduct experiments, and his reputation in the village is good, Nishikawa Tetsu suspects that there are definitely many spies from other villages among them.

After all, not everyone can tolerate Orochimaru's "kind and friendly" smile, and the research of the Konoha Research Institute director is extremely important in the eyes of other villages.

Leaving aside the last great war, this Chunin Exam alone has shocked the entire ninja world.

But what can you do about it? For Orochimaru, spies are just free labor; they can't cause any real trouble.