Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage!

Chapter 248 Ai, let’s do something!

A few days later, in the Hokage's office.

"First it was Shisui, then it was Kabuto Yakushi. Do you really want to lead the team? Otherwise I'll give you another one, so that you can complete a team."

Tsunade wrote the note with a smile.

This is Pharmacist Dou's application for transfer to the hospital.

"I may not lead the team, you can collect it first."

Jingyan shook his head.

Leading the team...

The Anbu has not been completely settled yet, it is still too early. Besides, you can't get much from that thing, and the two students currently have their own goals.

Shisui represents Uchiha and has great talents himself.

Dou has talents in many areas including medicine, research, and magic, and his upper limit is also extremely high.

The third person...

Jingyan hasn't thought about it yet. After all, as his disciple, he may very likely become Hokage in the future, so he has to choose carefully.

After Tsunade finished correcting the papers, she suddenly remembered something.

"Oh, by the way, I have a commission."

As she spoke, she pulled out a mission scroll from the side and threw it to Jingyan.

Jingyan took it.

He opened it and looked at it for a few seconds, a thoughtful look appeared on his face.

Wind, flowers, early snow...

The land of snow.

"Kyoto previously mentioned the Snow Country delegation to promote the ninja mineral development business, but Fenghua Zaoyuki has only just responded. His efficiency is really slow, but his commission is too outrageous!"

Tsunade complained.

Then, she chuckled and said, "However, our relationship with Kyoto has eased, and the three old guys have been very happy recently, and they keep praising us!"

"The nobles in Kyoto are like this. As long as they can get benefits, they will not hesitate to help us get benefits. This is their rule of the game."

Jingyan sneered.

He politely declined the request for this set of rules, but he still needed the other party now, so there was nothing to say. It was just a normal exchange of interests and there was no need to express gratitude.

but.

The land of snow...

There are indeed rich mineral resources there, and it has its own railway transportation system, so transportation is very convenient.

Furthermore, south of the Snow Country is the Land of Earth...

Compared to the wind, flowers and waves.

Fenghua Zaoxue, who focuses on development and environmental transformation, has a different approach to governing the country from Jiaotong University, and this is indeed a goal worth striving for.

Jing Yan thought for a moment and said, "I want to go to the Snow Country."

"A trip to the Snow Country? You?"

Tsunade's face showed surprise, "Is it necessary?"

Although the Snow Country is vast, the environment there is harsh and the population is sparse. In Tsunade's eyes, apart from trade, there is no mission with much high value.

In fact, this commission can be said to be one of the few major commissions that the Snow Country has received in all these years.

but.

Jingyan had different considerations.

Tsunade was targeting their economic value, while Jingyan was targeting Fuuka Nutao's subordinates who were researching chakra armor.

Judging from the time, Fenghua Nutao's chakra armor should be soon developed.

Now is a good time to pick peaches.

Tsunade didn't know about this and thought that Kyōhiko was just going to make the trip himself for the mission. She was surprised and thought that Kyōhiko was crazy.

"Even if you go, what can you do? His mission is really difficult to accomplish."

Fenghua Zaoxue's mission——

Change the climate of the Snow Country.

Even if it was Kyohiko, Tsunade didn't think he could accomplish such a difficult task.

after all.

Even ninjas have times when they run out of strength, and natural disasters and climate are often the most difficult forces to contend with.

"Of course I can't change it. Besides, given the situation in the Snow Country, there is no plan for them to completely change the climate."

Even in the original timeline, Fenghua Zaoyuki's so-called "environmental transformation machine" is essentially something that cannot be turned on for a long time.

How could something like that truly bring spring to the Snow Country?

but.

Jingyan has other plans.

such as--

Greenhouse.

Compared with large machines, greenhouses have lower technical content, are more practical, and have higher utilization rates.

The only problem is...

I don’t know if the climate in the Snow Country is suitable.

Jingyan did not mention the chakra armor, but started from the perspectives of "greenhouse", "mineral resources" and so on.

Tsunade didn't object.

"Then go quickly and come back soon. With our current strength and reserves, even if Madara and the three major ninja villages he joined forces attack together, we are still able to fight and wait for you to come back."

"I need a few days to prepare, and the guards also need to finish their work. Let the Snow Country's envoy wait for a week."

"it is good."

……

guard.

"He's the Eighth Clan Leader, and he's currently the Vice Captain on my side. If you have any questions, you can talk to him, and we'll try our best to coordinate and resolve them."

Fugaku introduced Uchiha Yashiro.

Then, he moved closer and whispered, "Chief Inuzuka, the people here are a little... I hope you can forgive me. If you have any questions, we can discuss them in private."

"Don't worry, I'm fully prepared mentally."

Inuzuka Tsumugi laughed.

Their family was the first batch of ninjas to join the guard, and some other ninjas were still being screened.

As for the reason for joining here.

Fugaku smiled widely.

"Come with me. Jingyan has already arranged your accommodation and training grounds."

He led the way.

After a while, Fugaku brought Inuzuka Tsumugi to a place near the training ground.

Seeing this, Inuzuka Tsuma's eyes suddenly lit up.

Several new houses have been built here.

There are quite a few dog houses underground, which are built very well.

"Is this from our Inuzuka clan?"

"Yes, according to the plan, this place will be transformed into a ninja park that combines training and exercise, and your ninja dog team will be stationed here so that they can better patrol the surroundings."

Fugaku paused for a moment before explaining, "Also, the patrol dogs trained by the guard team can be taken care of by the guard team and the village for whatever they need."

"I see."

Inuzuka Tsumugi nodded, a hint of surprise on his face.

This is to allow them to expand their scale and conduct ninja dog training here as well...

Jingyan is not kidding!

Look from afar.

In the old training ground, some traces of demolition can be vaguely seen.

Konoha is already making preparations.

"Then I hope we can get along well from now on."

"Ah."

Inuzuka Tale nodded.

Fugaku glanced at the lake in the distance.

In the current lake, many ninjas were hired to build facilities, which was considered a D-level task.

Konoha's cooperation with Kyoto deepened, and more money was obtained, which could be used to improve Konoha's condition.

Money, expansion, and strengthening of public security...

This is a closed loop route.

"How can one person know so much?"

Fugaku secretly sighed and was shocked.

If Jingyan was about the same age as him, he would not be as surprised as he is now, but in fact, Jingyan is only twelve or thirteen years old.

Are there really people in the world who are born with infinite wisdom?

……

A few days later, traces of the Inuzuka clan participating in patrols could gradually be seen on the streets of Konoha.

The Anbu base at this time.

Shikaku followed behind Haiyi, looking around with a hint of doubt on his face.

What mission requires him to follow along?

After going deeper and entering an office, he saw Jingyan correcting documents on the main desk, while on the other side, Kakashi was leaning on one hand...

Listlessly checking intelligence.

A smile appeared on Shikaku's lips.

Kyohiko did this simply to train Kakashi to be the next generation of ANBU captain.

How many people want such an opportunity but can’t get it?
But looking at Kakashi...it's clear that this kid prefers fighting.

He looked at Jingyan.

"What mission requires my help?"

"It's a very important mission. Of course, you are the team in the open, and I will leave in the middle and act alone in secret."

Jingyan said.

Shikaku took the task scroll and then frowned slightly.

The land of snow.

Is that place so important?

Shikaku thought for a moment and picked up another scroll.

This is a blueprint written by Jing Yan, which contains the idea of ​​growing vegetables and flowers in a greenhouse.

"I definitely can't make the entire Snow Country enter spring, but the greenhouse is still possible. We can use this plan to profit from the Snow Country, but this is not the focus..."

Kyohiko took out the third scroll and threw it to Nara Shikaku.

Shikaku took it, looked at it for a few seconds, and immediately looked at Jingyan in surprise.

This is Feng Hua Nu Tao's intelligence, which lists some of Feng Hua Nu Tao's research and preparations outside. One of them is -

“My goal is this thing.”

Chakra armor!
Nara Shikaku nodded: "I know what to do!"

It is more pleasant to chat with smart people.

"Then it's settled. You get to choose the rest of the team."

"If we're selecting from your class, let's bring Kai, Kurenai Yuhi, and Genma Shiranui together. The three of them have outstanding overall abilities and are considered to have great potential."

Shikaku answered.

Among the younger generation, Kyouhiko and Kakashi were so outstanding that they overshadowed the others, and the war ended so quickly that many people did not get the opportunity to gain experience and improve themselves.

Kakashi is now at the level of a jonin.

As long as they wait for this year's evaluation, the village can officially remove the word "special" from him and make him a formal jonin, while the others...

Among the remaining people, Might Guy, who is the strongest, is now only a Chunin.

even.

They haven't had a decent combat mission in a while.

"can."

……

At the gate of Konoha, the envoy from the Snow Country waited for a long time and finally saw the team appear.

"Are you Lord Shikaku who is accompanying us to the Land of Snow?"

"Correct."

Shikaku said, turning around and introducing the three people behind him, "They are my subordinates, Might Guy, Kurenai Yuhi, and... Yamato."

"Hello."

Even though the three people in front of him are children, the ambassador of the Snow Country dare not underestimate them.

after all.

I heard that the captain of Konoha's Anbu is a boy of twelve or thirteen years old, very young.

Who can be sure that they don’t know that adult?

After some polite exchanges, the group set out on their journey to the Snow Country.

It's okay on land.

At sea...

"Kai, I didn't expect you to be seasick!"

"Ugh! I, I don't know either..."

Might Guy lay on the boat, motionless, as if he had lost all his luster.

Yuhi Kurenai covered her mouth and chuckled.

but.

She was still considerate enough to use ninjutsu to put Kai into a coma temporarily.

Fall asleep...

At least it's not that painful.

"I didn't expect that a taijutsu expert like Kai would get seasick."

“The human body is so amazing.”

Jingyan shrugged.

Xi Ri Hong was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then her face turned red instantly. Fortunately, they were already in the north and the cold wind made it impossible to tell whether her face was frozen or just abnormally red.

She pinched the corner of her clothes and looked around, then changed the subject.

"Can I join your mission?"

"What do you say?"

Jingyan asked back.

Hong curled her lips.

"That's fine, but if we continue north along this route, will we encounter ninjas from the Hidden Cloud Village?"

"probably not."

Kyohiko replied, looking out at the ocean.

The Hidden Cloud Village...

If it was a month ago, he wouldn't be worried about the Hidden Cloud Village.

It’s hard to say now.

According to intelligence, the shadows of the Hidden Cloud Village, the Hidden Iwa Village, and the Hidden Mist Village met in this sea area and formed some kind of alliance, so the Ninja War will not come so soon.

but.

The three ninja villages may share intelligence and some shipping channels with each other.

Therefore, it is indeed possible that we will encounter difficulties from the Cloud Hidden Ninjas on this trip north, but...

If that were true, he would not be afraid to fight with the other party.

The current Kumogakure is no longer the same as it was in the days of Kinkaku and Ginkaku. Of the many Six Paths Ninja Tools, only one Amber Purifying Bottle remains in the hands of the Kumogakure.

To him, the threat posed by the Hidden Cloud Village alone was not that strong at sea.

The corners of his mouth raised slightly.

"Don't be afraid, it's just right that we met."

"Well, I hope so."

The sunset is red and the frown is hard to show.

If Might Guy was fine, she would have some confidence, but Might Guy's current state...

She sighed.

It’s best not to meet!
……

What are you afraid of?
Not far away, a ship was coming towards this side quickly.

At the bow, Shikaku remained calm.

"Raise the flag of the Snow Country first."

"Yes!"

The Snow Country envoy, Koi Shun, raised the flag.

soon.

The ship in the distance waited for a moment and still headed towards this side.

Xiao Jingjun's face suddenly froze.

Then he looked at Nara Shikaku.

"Master Shikaku, your relationship with the Hidden Cloud Village should be pretty good, right?"

"Hmm... not bad."

Lu Jiu nodded.

The Nara clan is still doing business with the Hidden Cloud Village, but the previous monthly payment has been changed to cash payment, and the amount of things transported there is decreasing.

Sooner or later, a war will break out between Konoha and Kumogakure.

Our current interactions are just to maintain a superficial relationship.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingjun immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and then waited quietly for the ninjas from the Hidden Cloud Village to arrive.

As we got closer, we heard Ai's voice coming from a boat in the distance.

"A ship from the Snow Country? What's it for?"

"We are returning from the Land of Fire..."

"What are you doing back from the Fire Nation?"

Ai stood at the bow and asked through the loudspeaker.

Xiao Jingjun looked at Nara Shikaku first.

Shikaku looked calm as he took the instrument from the other person.

"Ai Jounin, I, Nara Shikaku, have been ordered to lead a team to escort Mr. Koi. What do you have to say?"

Nara Shikaku...

The several Kumogakure ninjas around Ai immediately became excited.

Konoha's big fish!
but.

At this moment, Ai felt something was wrong.

Nara Shikaku is indeed a jonin, but as the head of a Konoha clan, he usually does not lead a team on a mission -

Is it necessary for him to take action for just an escort?

"Ai, let's take action! If we capture Nara Shikaku, we can learn a lot of secrets and information about Konoha!"

"Yeah! We're going to have a falling out anyway!"

(End of this chapter)