In a small cottage.
Aomi wove dreams here, ready to fulfill the dreams of others who mattered.
Although in this timeline, Yakushi Kabuto was no longer the dream master, he had become a Hidden Rock Spy in Root at a young age, just to make a living…
At the moment, he was probably enjoying a meal of four dishes and one soup in the Root's orphanage, learning about the kindness of Leader Aomi, as an ordinary and common Konoha Root Reserve.
But the Ninja World still had Aomi!
From Tsunade, Shisui, to Orochimaru, Hiruko, and even the Hyuga Clan's Caged Bird, Aomi had thoughtfully considered everyone.
No one should escape…
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Outstanding employee Hiruko was on the Tobirama Air-Space Carrier, leading Explosion Release Ninjas working round the clock to produce new ninja tools…
Suddenly, a surprise occurred.
"Lord Aomi, what brings you here!"
Hiruko greeted Aomi with surprise, professionally and fluently reporting on their ammunition supply:
—— Sufficient to conduct a sweeping strike on a battlefield of a super large-scale campaign at least once.
Aomi nodded unexpectedly, sincerely praising:
"You've worked hard…"
Evidently a low-key and reserved scientist, but standing before Aomi now, Hiruko looked like a laborer on an assembly line, his gray hair soaked and even matted with sweat.
"Working for Root is not hard, Lord Aomi!" Hiruko resolutely stated, then curiously asked as he gazed at Aomi's white hair: "Lord Aomi, what happened to your hair?"
Aomi smiled gently, indicating it was nothing.
But this smile reminded Hiruko of some past events.
Hiruko vividly remembered, at a time when he felt lost and inferior due to the genius Sannin of his generation, it was Aomi who acknowledged his path and jutsu.
Not only did he offer Hiruko abundant resources, but he also straightforwardly elevated Hiruko's worrying Kinjutsu, fearing reprisal from Konoha, to an officially recognized position, enabling him to shine and serve in the war.
He himself was transformed from an obscure Jonin into the deputy director of Konoha Root's science department, a lauded war hero and genius scientist…
All of this stemmed from Aomi.
And what Hiruko could never forget were the words Aomi once said to him privately—
"Dare to be extraordinary, you're a genius by nature!"
"I, Aomi, was also once of average talent, I understand your desire to grow stronger…"
Aomi had dispelled the deepest inferiority within Hiruko, and even shared his secrets with him.
A strong person's unreserved trust is more valuable than gold…
"Have you decided which Five Kekkei Genkai you'll choose to reach the complete form of Chimera Jutsu?"
Aomi slowly spoke:
"During the war, I specially authorize you to command elite Root teams, collect them as soon as possible."
Hiruko bowed his head in gratitude, bowing deeply:
"Thank you, Lord Aomi!"
"You have Hashirama's Cells in you, Wood Release is an excellent Kekkei Genkai…"
Aomi took out a small vial with a pair of eyeballs inside.
Hiruko was stunned, it seemed to be a pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan…
Could it be…?
"As for Explosion Release, you transplanted it to help Root and the village with weapon research, it might not be entirely your wish, right?"
Aomi handed the vial to Hiruko, chuckling lightly:
"Inside is a pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan, consider it my personal contribution to your complete Chimera Jutsu journey."
Where did the Three-Tomoe Sharingan come from?
From Uchiha Setsuna...
Although that old figure was angrily shattered to pieces by Obito using Kamui, the pair of Sharingan remained largely unharmed.
While Aomi's Shadow Clone was patrolling the Ninja World, it was quite considerate, picking them up and using Earth Grudge Fear and Medical Ninjutsu to repair and refurbish them!
This pair of old eyes, given Aomi's series of operations, could be named—
[High-Quality Three-Tomoe Sharingan, Uchiha Clan Elders' personal second-hand, like new!]
After all, Hiruko couldn't discern any clues, and indeed, there'd be no problem using them.
Besides, it wasn't just the eyes, even Hatake Sakumo's ruptured heart was brought back to life by Aomi's miraculous hands, and it's still energetically beating to this day!
Though Uchiha Setsuna was dead, the empathetic Aomi still planned to squeeze out his last bit of value…
Aomi's loyal dog, Hiruko…
Would see the Ninja World's light for him!
"Sharingan, Three-Tomoe Sharingan? Are…these for me?"
Hiruko suddenly felt at a loss, never before had he heard of someone outside the clan receiving a pair of these eyes!
Is it really possible?
If he took these eyes, although Hiruko deeply desired them, he feared even more about troubling Aomi!
"Take them, maybe you'll change your name to Uchiha Hiruko in the future?"
"I think that name sounds quite nice."
Aomi handed the vial to Hiruko, warmly joking as he patted his shoulder thoughtfully:
"I'm really curious to see how far someone of average talent like you will go…"
"When that day comes, remember to tell me."
Hiruko, as if dreaming, accepted this extremely precious gift.
After Aomi left, he jumped up like a child on the spot, his heart brimming with joy…
"Hey, do you know my name?"
Hiruko approached Akimichi Chouza, who had transplanted the Explosion Release Bloodline and had remarkable Yang Release abilities; he was the most capable overseer on the Explosion Release Bomb production line, also a friend of Hiruko, the foreman.