Even though Konoha had gathered the most outstanding medical ninja of today, they still couldn't perceive the intricacies within, which is proof of the rarity and uniqueness of this poison.
Even if external forces were involved, apart from chakra, they simply had no way to use a second kind of energy to unravel the secrets within.
"What should we do next?"
The medical ninja asked.
Asami Shinsui thought for a moment and said, "Since the instruments here can't analyze it, we'll just have to observe it as the poison spreads over time."
The medical ninja paused, then asked quietly, "If we do this..."
"Yes, human trials."
Asami Shinsui adjusted the thick-framed glasses on his nose and lightly responded.
Conducting human trials at Konoha Hospital was very difficult, because the hospital couldn't make decisions independently, especially involving such an important confidential mission, requiring multiple levels of reporting.
"Although ordinary people and animals can be used as substitutes, the best material is still a ninja. Because only a ninja can observe everything. I'll go see the Third Hokage and apply to him."
"Understood."
They watched Asami Shinsui leave.
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Looking at the report submitted by Asami Shinsui, Hiruzen was also considering.
He then looked at Asami Shinsui, who was wearing a white lab coat, at only thirty years old, already one of the leading medical ninjas in Konoha.
Over the years, he has worked in the hospital's pharmacy department as the head, earning the trust of his subordinates both in character and work ability.
It can be said that besides Tsunade, he is one of Konoha's most excellent medical ninja.
His talents in drug analysis and research are also outstanding.
"Tell me your requirements."
In terms of drug analysis and research, Hiruzen wasn't particularly knowledgeable.
So he could only provide the hospital's drug research department with the greatest possible authority to decipher the secrets of the special poison Jiraiya brought back.
Because this related to one of the major ninja techniques secrets of the Land of Demons, they must do their best to complete the research work.
"Yes, Hokage-sama. I hope the village can provide around ten to fifteen ninjas to assist with our research. Because this is an extremely rare virus, despite all our investigative efforts these days, we haven't been able to understand its secrets. We only know that it's compatible with chakra, yet it shows an extreme repulsion to chakra. We can only observe its dynamic effects as the poison spreads."
Asami Shinsui gave his reasons, trying to persuade the Third Hokage to provide human subjects for the hospital department's research.
"Ten to fifteen is too many... I can give you no more than eight."
Hiruzen considered for a moment, sighed, and answered this way.
Asami Shinsui hesitated to speak but knew this was Hiruzen's bottom line.
"Yes, I understand."
"I know under limited conditions, this task is very difficult for your hospital's research department, but given the village's current situation is also difficult, we hope you can understand."
"Yes, I understand, Hokage-sama. Besides that, I also hope Jiraiya-sama can cooperate with us."
"Jiraiya?"
"Uh, of course, not to have Jiraiya-sama as an experimental subject. Rather, this poison seems to be dispelled using Immortal Techniques from Mount Myoboku. I hope Jiraiya-sama can contact Mount Myoboku to provide techniques or items that can dispel this poison for the department to study. Otherwise, even with sufficient human subjects, the progress might not be significant."
Asami Shinsui looked directly into Hiruzen's eyes, his attitude sincere.
Hiruzen pondered, then nodded and said, "Alright, I'll bring this up with Jiraiya, but whether it can be done depends on Mount Myoboku's attitude."
Though due to Jiraiya's relationship, Konoha and Mount Myoboku had quite friendly relations.
But when it comes to some secret arts unique to themselves, Hiruzen wasn't sure Mount Myoboku would definitely cooperate with Konoha for research.
"It's alright. Then I'll take my leave, Hokage-sama."
With a slight bow to Hiruzen, Asami Shinsui turned and walked out, the lenses reflecting a bright white light, his face still devoid of any emotional color.
In this way, Mount Myoboku can no longer maintain its mysterious facade.