Chapter 407: The Bankrupt God's Ascension: The Demigod Program!
Chapter 407: The Bankrupt God's Ascension: The Demigod Program!
After the meeting concluded, Dong Ping left the office without any hesitation, not wasting a single second more than necessary.
This was his attitude, plain and simple.
"You want me to be the vice-captain, and I'll obey, but I will not go beyond my duties."
There was no way he would let himself be taken advantage of after all the scheming and suppression they had put him through. How could they expect him to wholeheartedly help them now that they were in trouble?
How shameless!
But he wasn't White Fang, and he didn't have the same level of determination. Being able to slack off in Konoha was already a favor to them.
"Truly, the Uchiha are born evil!"
Upon seeing Dong Ping leave, Danzo couldn't hold back his anger any longer and started berating him.
The others merely glanced at him, wanting to remind him that Dong Ping was only a bearer of the Uchiha name, but he didn't possess the Uchiha bloodline.
However, considering Danzo's personality, they silently agreed to overlook this detail.
"Kujaku, I'm counting on you from now on!"
Sarutobi Kazumi turned to Nara Kujaku.
His words were clear; he wanted him to provide more assistance to Sarutobi Shinzo.
Although he didn't acknowledge his eldest son's abilities, it didn't mean he would give up on him. This was a way to pave the path for his son's future.
"Yes, Hokage-sama!"
Nara Kujaku understood the underlying meaning of Sarutobi Kazumi's words, so he readily agreed.
The 'Inoshishi' trio of clans had always been supporters of the Sarutobi clan, so it was their duty and responsibility to help. He wouldn't refuse, especially with the Hokage's request.
Seeing Nara Kujaku's agreement, Sarutobi Kazumi felt relieved.
With the support of Nara Kujaku and the current generation of the 'Inoshishi' trio, their chances of survival on the battlefield would significantly increase.
When the three of them joined forces, they could even rival Kage-level power.
While they couldn't guarantee victory, they could at least ensure their survival... for now.
As long as they had some means of self-preservation, neither Dong Ping nor Danzo would allow their leader to be beheaded without taking action.
Sarutobi Kazumi was truly worried about his eldest son's well-being.
Choshin Kokoro and Mizuhara Monen exchanged a glance and smiled in understanding.
Supporting Sarutobi Shinzo's rise to power was also part of their plan.
After all, their clans had grown due to their connection to the Second Hokage and their relationship with Sarutobi Kazumi.
The latter was the crucial factor!
To ensure their families' continued prosperity, it was only natural to support a close Hokage.
Sarutobi Shinzo was an ideal choice.
Not only was he closely related to their families, but he was also the son of the Hokage.
The only concern was his lack of strength; otherwise, they wouldn't have waited until now to support his rise.
With the San Nin and Namikaze Minato present, Shinzo had no chance, so they hadn't helped him before.
But now, things were different.
The San Nin had been recruited, and Namikaze Minato was dead. If they didn't take action now, the next Hokage might have no connection to them, leading to their clans' decline.
This was the reason for their sudden change in attitude.
Of course, they had their limits.
They would never support Danzo's rise to the Hokage position, as it would lead Konoha into ruin.
In this regard, they still had some principles.
Humans are inherently contradictory, with both selfishness and selflessness within them.
On the other side, Dong Ping left the Hokage Tower and saw Hyuga Cangyue waiting for him with various snacks in hand, while Honglian stood by her side, acting as her 'bag-carrying little sister'.
Hyuga Cangyue's greatest passion was eating.
Moreover, she was the type who could eat endlessly without gaining weight.
The women of the Heavenly Fortress envied her, their eyes turning red with jealousy.
"What did those old folks say?"
Hyuga Cangyue swallowed a sweet treat, causing Honglian's eyes to redden with desire.
Who didn't love sweets? But the thought of her own spherical figure made her suppress her cravings.
"Nothing much. They just appointed me as the vice-captain of the Ninja Army, and you and Houshi will be joining the battle this time!"
Dong Ping shrugged, indicating that the meeting had been filled with pointless chatter.
"This is great news!"
Hyuga Cangyue instantly thought of numerous possibilities.
Indeed, while the Ninja Village War was unfavorable for Konoha, it was excellent news for the Heavenly Fortress.
At the very least, they wouldn't have to worry about selling their supplies; they could even sell them at high prices.
Take rice, for example. The current price is 50,000 gold for a ton, but after the start of the Ninja Village War, it wouldn't be surprising to see it rise to 100,000 gold per ton.
And even then, it's a seller's market with additional conditions for purchase.
"This is indeed good news, but we also need to be cautious. This time, we might not be able to stay out of it!"
Dong Ping agreed that the Ninja Village War was good news, but he also had his concerns.
In the past, the major ninja villages would have definitely ignored the Heavenly Fortress.
However, after their previous victory over the Fire Country's Daimyo's Ninja Army, all the major powers had witnessed their strength and would no longer overlook them.
If a Shinobi World War were to break out, they would undoubtedly be targeted alongside Konoha.
The reason they secretly helped before was because of the conflict between the Heavenly Fortress and Konoha, and they naturally wanted to fan the flames.
But now that they are facing off, they will naturally fight to the death.
"Then Red Eyes will be overjoyed!"
Hyuga Cangyue grimaced in displeasure.
The battle-loving Uchiha Yae would be thrilled to hear that someone was targeting the Heavenly Fortress.
For the warlike Uchiha, they never ask how many enemies there are; they only ask where the enemies are.
Their warlike nature makes them stronger with every battle.
This was more or less the Uchiha's innate character.
After several conflicts, the Uchiha's average strength had indeed improved significantly.
"But this is also an opportunity to test the 'Demigod Program'."
Dong Ping muttered to himself.
He had already developed a set of techniques and was just lacking test subjects and opportunities. This time, he might be able to conduct some experiments.
"What do you mean?"
Hyuga Cangyue paused, looking somewhat surprised.
As the person who had spent the most time with Dong Ping, she was well aware of the terrifying techniques he possessed.
"That's right. The investment in the Demigod Program is too great for us to handle alone. But if there's someone to foot the bill and take the fall, what do you think?"
A cunning light flashed in Dong Ping's eyes.
The Demigod Program!
It was essentially a watered-down version of the Ascension to Deity.
All aspects of the program had been simplified to the extreme, making it a truly cost-effective solution.
Instead of using nutrient solutions, the program opted for natural recovery of the surgical targets, and the surgeries could be performed by other medical ninjas, making it possible to achieve low-cost and large-scale implementation.
The only difficulty was the need for a large number of ninja hearts, medical ninjas, and more.
For the Heavenly Fortress, these conditions were hard to meet.
With just over a thousand ninjas in total, it was impossible for them to fulfill these requirements.
But for Konoha, it was a different story.
How many ninjas did Konoha have?
Over ten thousand, at the very least!
In other words, there was an endless supply of experimental materials.
Additionally, there were numerous medical ninjas capable of quickly learning heart transplantation.
And what was the most critical component of the Demigod Program?
The Teleportation Potion!
With this in hand, there was no need to worry about Konoha bypassing the Heavenly Fortress to master this technology.
Dong Ping could also use Konoha to accumulate sufficient data and experience, and in the process, allow the Heavenly Fortress' ninjas to 'scrounge off' the surgeries.
In simple terms, Konoha would provide the funds and manpower to help Dong Ping experiment with an unproven technique.
And even after the technology was completed, they wouldn't be able to master it.
They were the perfect suckers.
Would they refuse?
The answer is no.
This was because Dong Ping's plan was a clever one.
Agreeing to this plan would significantly enhance Konoha's strength, and they would never refuse such an opportunity.
The key was that with Konoha's mighty backing, Dong Ping could also take the chance to strengthen the Heavenly Fortress.
As for the fear that the other party's strength would increase and they would turn against the Heavenly Fortress?
That was overthinking it.
This plan would only provide a significant boost to the lower-ranked ninjas, with minimal impact on the middle-ranked ones, and it wouldn't affect the balance of power at the higher levels.
Not to mention, with the Teleportation Potion in hand, there was no fear of things getting out of control.
However, Dong Ping didn't plan to discuss this technique directly with Konoha's higher-ups. Instead, he intended to create some samples first.
When Konoha's higher-ups noticed and approached him, he would be in a better position to take the lead.
As for a partner?
Naturally, it would be his 'ally', the Uchiha Clan.
(End of Chapter)
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