Speaking of the changes in the world now, Minato was very excited.
Listening to his account, Sora was also surprised: "You were able to realize that flowing wealth is true wealth. Very good!"
In his previous life, many people knew such concepts, but that was because the times were different.
For Minato to grasp this on his own in an era without teachers was truly a mark of genius.
"Haha! It's nothing, Soul King-sama!" Minato was quite embarrassed by Sora's praise.
"So, overall, the current world is basically self-sufficient. Although we still need Hashirama-sama to occasionally supplement food production, in two or three years, we should be completely self-sufficient."
"After all, we are working hard to transform places like the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth."
"For the Land of Wind with its desertification, we are planting trees."
"For the Land of Earth with its water scarcity, we are diverting rainwater. For the Land of Rain with its excess rain, we are taking the water away."
"The whole world can be reshaped as easily as a game!"
"My lord, I feel I have found the meaning of my life!" Minato said excitedly.
"Very good, excellent!" Sora was also looking forward to seeing how much value a Ninja like Minato could create.
Speaking of creation, Sora thought of someone.
"What about Orochimaru? What is he doing now?"
"Orochimaru-senpai..." Minato shook his head. "I'm not sure. I haven't been in contact with Orochimaru-senpai. He's been under the purview of the Soul King Palace."
"Let me explain," Mei interjected. "Orochimaru has been conducting research according to Sora's project plans."
"We've been supporting Orochimaru's research as Sora instructed, but I'm not exactly sure how far he's progressed," Mei said.
"Well then, let's go take a look!"
Sora proposed.
His original requirement for Orochimaru was: you can pursue your own research, but you must build up our technology.
After experiencing the conveniences of modern life in the Soul Society, Sora also wanted to experience that again in the Ninja World.
Of course, it might seem best to just go to the Soul Society and bring technology directly from there.
But Sora wanted to see the Ninja World's own creativity.
After all, he wasn't short on time and could wait for the Ninja World to grow gradually.
"Well then, let's go!" Mei said. "Orochimaru's research base is in the Land of Rice Fields."
"Let's go!" Sora took the lead.
The group set out again.
Soon enough, they arrived in the Land of Rice Fields at Orochimaru's research base.
Upon receiving the message, Orochimaru hurriedly came out. "Oh, Soul King-sama, what a rare guest!"
"Long time no see, Orochimaru. How is your research progressing?"
Sora greeted him.
"Very well, one could even say too well!" Orochimaru made a hand seal gesture.
The next moment, crimson Sharingan swirled in his eye sockets.
"Oh, you've already mastered these?" Sora was quite surprised. "Can you artificially create Kekkei Genkai now?"
"Artificially create Kekkei Genkai? No, not yet..." Orochimaru smiled and shook his head.
"These were part of the support provided by the Soul King Palace. The power given to me by Otsutsuki Kaguya."
"But after obtaining this power, I did conduct some research. It led to many discoveries!"
"However, these are no longer my main focus. These powers are merely that."
Orochimaru said, looking at Sora.
For the Orochimaru of the past, the Sharingan was strong, the Six Paths powers were invincible, but these were nothing special in front of Sora.
So Orochimaru lost interest in these… research on Ninjutsu shifted from his life's pursuit to a hobby.
Instead, the science and technology Sora spoke of attracted him more, because science has no limits, whereas Ninjutsu does.
"Please, follow me." Orochimaru led the way.
Soon, everyone arrived in a space filled with intense heat.
Before them, a steam locomotive was making sounds.
"This is what I've been researching lately," Orochimaru said. "Trains, originating from places like the Land of Snow. They were originally used for travel in snowy regions, as only steam trains could manage."
"But I discovered that trains aren't just for snowy areas… they can handle transportation that is impossible with human labor alone."
"Though still slower than using Ninja, they are faster for ordinary people!"
"In the current era, transportation is the first issue I plan to solve."
Orochimaru explained.
"I see..." Sora nodded understandingly, not criticizing Orochimaru's approach.
After all, the technological tree in this world was quite skewed. They had things like radios but not even cars.
It wasn't wrong to let Orochimaru, as a researcher, determine the direction.