The Ordinary Life of a Clear-Ryu Ninja Chapter 704

After parting ways with Itachi in the Land of Earth, Dong Si traveled non-stop for two days, finally reaching the Hidden Sound Village.

The Hidden Sound Village had undergone noticeable changes. At a glance, the above-ground construction progress was impressive; at least all the buildings had been rebuilt.

Before entering the village gate, Dong Si received a message from Itachi via a summoning crow—the Hidden Stone Village had finally reacted and begun sending main combat troops to the border between the Grass and Rain countries. It seemed the act he and Itachi had put on earlier had worked.

Dong Si decided not to enter the village for now and circled half the mountain to Orouchimaru’s secret lab.

Under dim lighting, Orochimaru was hunched over a microscope. Hearing footsteps, Orochimaru turned his head, his voice filled with excitement: “Dong Si-kun, you’ve come at just the right time. The research has already yielded some results.”

“Oh? Tell me about it.” Dong Si walked to the experimental table and picked up the experimental data records Orochimaru had placed aside.

Orochimaru began his report: “I not only experimented with Kimimaro’s cells but also collected cell samples from everyone in the Hidden Sound Village for research. You see, these few cell samples show a high compatibility with you. Their commonality is that they all possess both Water and Earth innate chakra natures, including Guren, Karin, and Jugo. The cells of these three, in particular, showed outstanding performance. Among them, Guren’s Crystal Release bloodline limit gene and Karin’s Uzumaki clan gene can both exert a certain inhibitory effect on the White Zetsu transformation gene in your body. Although Jugo doesn’t have a bloodline ability, he’s a bit special; he naturally possesses Water, Earth, and Wind chakra natures and has a unique affinity for natural energy.”

“What about Kimimaro’s cells?” Dong Si asked. Because Orochimaru had only mentioned using Kimimaro’s cells, who suffered from a bloodline illness, for testing last time.

“Kimimaro’s cell compatibility is also good,” Orochimaru admitted. “Currently, no problems have appeared, but his bloodline illness gene indeed poses a risk. Although no symptoms were observed in in-vitro experiments, no one can guarantee that transplanting them into the body won’t trigger the same bloodline illness.”

“So you’re now recommending I switch to other people’s cells for fusion?” Dong Si raised an eyebrow.

“Exactly,” Orochimaru nodded. “In terms of compatibility, all the other cell types are superior to Kimimaro’s cells. After all, the higher the compatibility of the newly introduced genes, the stronger the protection for your own genes. However, if Kimimaro’s cells aren’t used, then I might suggest you use multiple new genes simultaneously to suppress the White Zetsu transformation gene. You know, they aren’t as dominant as Kimimaro’s genes after all.”

Dong Si fell silent. He knew that Kimimaro’s bloodline illness was a fatal hidden danger; even if it could suppress White Zetsu transformation, it might bring new crises. Although other people’s genes were safer, their suppressive effect wasn’t as pronounced. If he really used other people’s genes, then the genes of these few people combined might not be enough, and he might end up becoming a ninja world “all-star gene fusion body” down the line.

The key was that this still couldn’t completely cure the White Zetsu transformation!

“Oh, by the way, my White Zetsu transformation has worsened these past few days,” Dong Si suddenly remembered that he had changed again.

Orochimaru immediately took a small amount of somatic cells from Dong Si for analysis.

During the long wait, Dong Si began to consider his options with extreme hesitation.

After an unknown period, Orochimaru’s voice rang out, “The plant traits are expressing themselves more. I’m afraid, Dong Si-kun, you’re now half-human, half-plant.”

“Huh?!” Dong Si was thunderstruck upon hearing this—the result of his Wood Release ninjutsu test had only released some mold! He clearly couldn’t even perform a standard Wood Release ninjutsu yet!

“Or rather, half-human, half-White Zetsu,” Orochimaru added, delivering the final blow. “Dong Si-kun, do you really want to delay treatment any longer?”