Looking at the test subject in the cultivation tank, Hiruko's pale face first showed a hint of joy, which was immediately replaced by regret: "What a pityKinkaku and Ginkaku's bodies are already dead. Although their cells still maintain a considerable level of activity, cell transplants are ultimately not as effective as using the original body."
"What we are using now are cell solutions that have been repeatedly diluted. Even so, we still have to worry about the power getting out of control."
"If we could experiment with their living bodies, directly transplanting a chunk of First Hokage-sama's flesh onto those monster brotherswith their physique, perhaps they really could withstand this powerful strength."
Hearing this, Senju Mori couldn't help but shake his head and laugh: "Kinkaku and Ginkaku are powerful individuals who managed to kill the Second Hokage. Forget about capturing them alive; getting these two corpses was already good luck."
Hiruko clearly understood the logic and could only shrug helplessly.
Frankly speaking, Senju Mori was already quite satisfied with these experimental results.
Provided stability is maintained, the higher the manifestation of Hashirama's characteristics, the stronger the inherited power.
After all, Wood Release itself is a power based on the cellular level.
Someone like Yamato, who barely shows any of Hashirama's characteristics, naturally cannot unleash the true power of Wood Release.
"Wake him up. Let me see the power of the newborn Wood Release."
Senju Mori commanded, watching the subject whose body had stopped changing and whose vital signs were gradually stabilizing.
"Yes!"
The surrounding researchers immediately moved, transferring the subject's cultivation tank into a specialized observation room with transparent walls.
They then operated the corresponding instruments, withdrawing the various tubes that had continuously injected anesthetics and tranquilizers from the subject's body.
"Hokage-sama, this is the room we specifically use to test the subjects' abilities."
"It was constructed using high-strength composite materials and reinforced with Sealing Jutsu. Even a modified subject would not be able to break out quickly."
Senju Mori nodded silently, continuing to watch the scene before him.
The subject who received the cell injection had become a true monster. After being freed from the suppression of the drugs, his powerful regeneration and physical prowess quickly brought him back to consciousness.
"UghAh!"
The awakened subject immediately felt the intense pain caused by the bodily modification. His whole body convulsed uncontrollably, and he let out a non-human shriek from deep within his throat.
However, as the figures in white coats appeared in his sight, the subject's pain quickly turned to rage, and he immediately charged forward, swinging his fists.
"You damn bastards! What exactly did you do to my body?!"
Although he had not yet mastered any Wood Release Ninjutsu, an unstoppable surge of powerful strength immediately burst forth from his body, accompanying his violent emotional shift.
Twisted branches grew wildly from his right shoulder, wrapping tightly around his entire right arm in the blink of an eye.
"Boom!"
The force of the impact made the entire transparent wall tremble, but the researchers present showed no surprise. Instead, they picked up their clipboards and started recording.
"Speed shows no significant change. Strength is slightly higher than the previous subject. Subject performance may be influenced by emotional volatility"
Soon, another unmodified subject was awakened and directly thrown inside.
The Wood Release subject didn't even deliberately attack; the wildly growing branches spread out like a venomous snake, completely piercing the other person's body. A large amount of blood instantly stained the floor.
"Have you not tried teaching them Wood Release Ninjutsu?"
Senju Mori suddenly asked at that moment.
The researcher nearby shook his head and explained awkwardly: "Hokage-sama, that is too dangerous."
"The modified subjects' base abilities are already terrifying. If they also master systematic Wood Release Ninjutsu, and we lose control of them, they could cause irreparable and serious damage to the surrounding lab equipment."
"Forget it, I'll do it myself."
Senju Mori did not make things difficult for the researcher. Instead, he directly deactivated the seal, pushed the door open, and entered the room dedicated to holding the test subject.
At this moment, the anger and pain on the Wood Release subject's face had gradually faded. Looking at the other subject he had easily killed, his expression shifted to one of pleasant surprise and excitement.
He stroked his pale right arm, a vicious sneer spreading across his lips, and couldn't help but laugh coldly: "Hmph! Another one coming in to die?"
"I don't know what you did to me, but this is truly a powerful strength. Let me just"
"Settle down."
Senju Mori didn't give him a chance to continue rambling. Several light gold Chakra chains flew straight out, binding him securely like spirit snakes emerging from a cave.
Simultaneously, a pitch-black Sealing Jutsu formula instantly crawled onto the subject's face, abruptly halting his unfinished words.
The subject, who had been arrogant just a second ago, instantly became a powerless guinea pig once more.
Senju Mori, meanwhile, began his own testing.
He first extended his right hand and gently touched the branches growing out of the subject's body. Sure enough, he felt a sensation of his Chakra being suppressed and absorbed.
Then, under the subject's increasingly terrified gaze, Senju Mori took out various tools and began testing him one by one.
Blood tests, physical activity tests, bone density tests, cell activity and division rate tests
After this round of inspection, Senju Mori quickly reached a relatively accurate conclusion.
The Wood Release subject created by Hiruko inherited cellular power from the First Hokage that was far stronger than that of the future Yamato and the modified Danzo, with a strength level comparable to Obito in his half-White Zetsu state.
After all, Yamato relied entirely on his own constitution to adapt to the Wood Release cells from childhood, while Danzo utilized Sealing Jutsu and an arm full of Sharingan to forcibly suppress the corrosive abilities of the Wood Release.
The only difference was that the carrier Obito used for the First Hokage's cells was the body of the other half of the White Zetsu.
Meanwhile, the subject created by Hiruko relied on Kinkaku and Ginkaku's cells to strengthen his own stability, thereby gaining the capacity to host a higher concentration of Hashirama's cells.
Senju Mori turned and walked out of the subject's room.
After instructing the surrounding researchers to retrieve the half-dead subject, he called Hiruko over and asked: "Have you ever considered using these two types of cells on yourself."
Under Hiruko's somewhat surprised gaze, Senju Mori continued: "You should understand that the First Hokage's cells can grant an individual powerful vitality and regenerative abilities, while Kinkaku and Ginkaku's cells can stabilize that ability."
"Your body has congenital deficiencies; you are often ill and chronically weak. This might improve your current condition."
"Don't worry about other issues. This is scientific physical modification. As long as we don't use comrades from the Village as experimental materials, it's not something shady."
"As Hokage, I can grant you full authority to use these experimental results and techniques."
Hiruko, however, shook his head with a bitter smile and explained: "Teacher, I am certainly aware of my own physical condition."
"The cells of the First Hokage-sama certainly have a high probability of improving my condition, but given my current physical state, I probably wouldn't survive long enough for the modification to be completed; my body would collapse first."
"If I am to undergo physical modification, a gentler method must be found."
"A gentler method"
Senju Mori nodded slightly and asked thoughtfully: "Do you have any leads now?"
"Yes, Teacher," Hiruko said.
Hiruko suddenly lifted his head, his face filled with excitement.
An unprecedented fiery light burst forth from his dull, grayish-white eyes.
"I was thinking, if I could create a Ninjutsu"