"At the same time, we must integrate Wind Release Ninjutsu, and not rule out the strategic use of toxic substances through scattering or throwing."
"The third point is aerial warfare. Ninja battles mostly occur on land, and countermeasures against high-altitude attacks are usually lacking. We must stay ahead of the Ninja World and gain absolute air superiority to maintain control over the war."
"Currently, the Super Beast Imitating Drawing Jutsu of the Root can be used as a reference, and my idea is to replicate the technology of the Land of Sky using the capabilities of the scientists Orochimaru and Hiruko..."
Everyone's expressions turned serious.
The Land of Sky appeared as a ninja village before the Second Ninja World War, astounding the Ninja World with its formidable aerial combat capabilities.
However, due to insufficient hard power, it was defeated by Konoha. The information was sealed in Konoha's confidential archives, but now it has been delivered to the Root by Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"The ability of individual flight, large flying fortresses, these all constitute parts of air superiority..."
Aomi's eyes gleamed: "In combination with large-scale destructive abilities and saturation strikes, my initial idea is to improve Explosive Tags, transforming them into bombs with a larger power range, to carry out devastating saturation bombing on the ninja corps on the ground."
"Yet, production capacity still limits part of the output, so the second plan is to use the Explosion Release of the Hidden Rock. By combining with Jonin Hiruko's Secret Technique for plundering Kekkeigenkai and the cell replication technology of senior Orochimaru, we can artificially cultivate our own Explosion Release Squad in Konoha."
"By that time, as long as we lock onto the precise locations of most of the enemy, we can conduct precise aerial explosion release bombings."
[Sensing a strong shock from Hiruko towards the host, the target has been locked for confrontation!]
After Aomi finished speaking, Hiruko trembled imperceptibly.
The deepest and most well-hidden secret in his heart, how did Aomi know about it!
All the Root Ninja and even Orochimaru looked at Hiruko in astonishment.
A Secret Technique to plunder Kekkeigenkai?
That does sound incredibly powerful...
"Hiruko, you're still hiding this trick? As expected of my old classmate..."
Orochimaru patted Hiruko on the shoulder, playfully saying: "Ninjas invited by Aomi are indeed the elite of Konoha, extraordinary."
But Hiruko's heart was in chaos.
His Secret Technique is an absolute Kinjutsu, requiring extensive human experimentation, which goes against the Will of Fire!
Compared to Orochimaru's Artificial Human Technology, his Chimera Jutsu is even more eerie and bloody. Hiruko didn't dare to tell anyone about it. It would surely result in severe questioning and warnings from the village.
Privately developing a Kinjutsu, it's a serious crime.
"Jonin Hiruko..."
Upon hearing Aomi's voice, Hiruko stood up in a panic.
Now that he was within the Root, his biggest secret had been uncovered, Hiruko had already envisioned his future—
Just like how Shimura Danzo dealt with others, they'd make him hand over all his Secret Techniques in disgrace, use him up, and then deal with him, all while being under strict surveillance.
"No need to panic. In my view, the Chimera Jutsu is a very creative and practical Ninjutsu, which I quite like..."
Aomi said with a smile: "Jonin Hiruko, I formally invite you to join the Root. You can freely apply for the Kekkeigenkai of the Five Great Hidden Villages to complete your Jutsu."
"I hereby make a promise. As long as you remain a ninja of Konoha and serve the village, your personal freedom will not be affected, and your reputation will be protected by the Root. I only need you to work with everyone, using the bones and blood of our enemies, to strengthen yourself and the people in the village."
"The new Root hopes to see more and more geniuses appear in the village. Even if the Kinjutsu they master may not seem very bright, as long as the Will of Fire is in our hearts, everyone will understand."
Hiruko blinked with effort, dumbfounded.
But his gaze wandered to the smiling Orochimaru beside him, Aburame Shikuro filled with nanometer poisonous insects, Yamanaka Fuu whose clothes seemed stained with blood, and Uchiha Hachida whose eyes flickered with a red glow...
Recalling what Aomi said about stirring modern warfare, including biological warfare, chemical warfare, anti-aircraft bombing...
Hiruko suddenly felt at ease.
His Chimera Jutsu, among these people, didn't seem so significant.
It could only be said to have a bit of novelty, but not much. Even its bottom line seemed decent, after all, it didn't require killing too many people...
Aomi distributed some papers.
Among them were some ideas from Senju Tobirama and himself.
Such as using Delayed Jutsu to set Inner Four Symbols Fuinjutsu in enemy corpses, using Reanimation Jutsu to resurrect the revered elders of the enemies, implanting Tandem Paper Bomb Jutsu within them, using Mind Body Transfer Jutsu to control enemy Daimyo and demand battle information from the leader of a village, restricting their financial support...
"These are still preliminary ideas. I hope everyone can brainstorm together. Since the enemies have already shown their fangs to Konoha, our attitude must be firm..."
Aomi smiled gently, but his tone was extremely cold: "Break all their teeth, crush their pride with Konoha's Jutsu, make them shudder at the thought of opposing us, and tremble amid the ruins."
"On this path, even if we use some Kinjutsu, the light of the Will of Fire will bloom within our spirits. We will become the heroes of the village's future, venerated and admired by future generations..."
Hiruko stared blankly at the papers in his hand—compared to these ideas—
His Chimera Jutsu really seemed insignificant...
As Aomi finished speaking, the Root Ninjas all raised their hands fervently.
Especially the original Root Ninjas, looking at Aomi with eyes that seemed eager to explode in battle for Konoha right now.
"My heart and my actions are as clear as a mirror; everything I do is for justice, all for Konoha!" The Root Ninjas shouted the latest version of the Will of Fire, and the atmosphere reached its peak at this moment.
Hiruko looked at this fervent atmosphere, inexplicably feeling like he had come home.
In the past, as a developer of Kinjutsu, his biggest fear was being discovered and punished by the village.
The fact was, in the original timeline, when Sarutobi Hiruzen discovered him, an order for his execution was given.
But in the current Root, he seemed comparatively conservative...
"Lord Aomi, please let me join the Root!" Hiruko gritted his teeth, making the most important decision of his life.
[From the confrontation target Hiruko, you obtained the Ninjutsu: Chimera Jutsu!]
After the meeting ended.
Aomi, together with Orochimaru, was slowly touring the Root: "Senior Orochimaru, what do you think? Interested in collaborating with the Root?"
Orochimaru stared at Aomi, his eyes sparkling with excitement: "I can, but I have one condition..."