Hokage Building, Conference Room.

A group of people sat down around a round conference table, each with a more or less grim expression.

Three generations of Hokage, ape flying to the sun.

The transfer of Koharu and Mito Menyan of the advisory group.

Root Minister Lao Shimura Danzo.

In addition to these four people, there are also ninja leaders who can participate in decision-making, such as Hinata, the patriarch of the Hyuga clan, Nara Shikahisa, and other leaders of the ninja clan who can participate in decision-making. Even among the very few shinobi, they are all elites with real power in Konoha.

"Let's talk about our opinions, how should we deal with this matter."

The first to speak was the third generation Hokage Hichi, who was holding a simple rune paper in his hand, and a warm power was constantly transmitted from the rune paper, this kind of warm chakra was a yang attribute chakra with healing powers.

It's just that due to the rough outline of the rune paper, the yang attribute chakra is flowing outward little by little, and it can't be preserved for a long time.

But even so, it can't resist the light in the depths of everyone's eyes.

Because everyone here knows that once this seemingly simple rune paper is thrown into the commercial market of the ninja world, it can cause an uproar, and Konoha's power will become more stable.

Even at the strategic level, it can be further improved, drastically reducing the sacrifice rate of Konoha ninjas.

At the same time, it is also an opportunity for various ninja clans to make huge profits.

This kind of opportunity is not willing to be missed by all political groups represented by the ninja people.

That's why Kakashi didn't want to hide it after reporting the matter of the medical charm.

Because I can't hide it.

With the power and resources at his disposal, he simply couldn't do it alone.

And if this kind of thing is concealed, it will only make the relationship between many ninjas and the Hokage begin to drift apart, making the political environment within Konoha even worse.

Rather than doing some thankless work, Hizai hopes that through this matter, he will gather more power and pave the way for the next five generations of Hokage.

"The stakes are very high, and for this little girl named Sakura Haruno, it should be protected by special personnel, and all channels that may leak information should be blocked."

Koharu, the counselor of the advisory group, opened his mouth to say his suggestion.

"So, who's going to be in charge of this?"

Hizai asked.

Koharu did not respond.

Although she would like to say that the matter can be handled by the advisory group as a neutral representative, it will be too ugly to eat.

Besides, so many ninja forces are also eyeing each other, and how the benefits are distributed alone is enough to give them a headache.

"I have a different opinion on this."

A voice rang out, grabbing everyone's attention.

Everyone's eyes vaguely swept towards the position of the Hyuga clan, and the person who spoke was none other than Hinata Hyuga, the patriarch of the Hyuga clan.

Not to mention the strength of the ninja of its own elite, the power of the blood inheritance ninja clan is more deterrent than the simple secret art ninja clan in all aspects.

Hizaki didn't respond, but his eyes were already motioning for Hizoku to continue.

Hizuki was not polite, and under the gaze of everyone, he said in a calm tone: "We have already seen the medical charm, although the value has not been specifically determined, but after it is made into a finished product, I think it will not disappoint." Well, the only question is...... Does this little girl named Sakura Haruno have the ability to perfect this medical talisman? ”

Hizo's words also resonated with Nara Shikaku, who took a deep breath and said, "That's right, I agree with the Patriarch Hizo, at the moment we are not sure if Sakura Haruno has the ability to further refine the medical talisman. We've seen it now, it's crude and rudimentary, and it can't pass the test of the market, let alone make a profit because of it. Instead, we need to inject research funds into this and mobilize a large number of medical ninjas and ninjas who are skilled in sealing. ”

In fact, Lu Jiu also has his own considerations about this matter.

When he said this, he just wanted to divert the attention of the rest.

Because the specific benefits of the medical charm have not yet been determined, it would be too much nonsense to divide them here.

Although Lu Jiu is not a businessman, his family is also rich in medicinal herbs, and he also understands some operational concepts.

The prospect of medical charms is indeed great, but it is only a prospect after all.

As long as it has not been confirmed to be a fact, you can only invest in the early stage and wait for time to test.

Just like the so-called genius, an immature genius is just a genius, and a genius who grows up is a truly feared powerhouse.

"On the issue of capital injection, there should be some reserve funds this year."

Mito Menyan said.

"It's deliberately stored for emergencies, and it should never be used in case of emergency."

Hizai rejected the suggestion.

Although the Daimyo's support for Konoha in recent years has been very strong, there is still an upper limit to development funds.

As long as the threat of the Oni Country is not lifted for a day, the general direction of Konoha will still be to focus on the development of military forces, rather than shifting the center of development, and devote energy to the medical industry.

Because even if it's a daily slash, it's not sure how long it will take for the medical charm to be available.

Whether it's a year, or three years, or ten years.

The formation of a technology, and then through the affirmation of the market, is far from being solved in a few words.

Time, talent, money, equipment, all require a lot of investment.

The current Konoha not only lacks military power, but also lacks technical personnel.

In addition, the industrial reserves have to keep up, so the establishment of a special research project for medical talismans will once again hollow out the foundation of Konoha leaves.

The day slash needs to weigh the pros and cons of these.

The most important thing is that because Sakura Haruno is Kakashi's student, and what Kakashi reported to him is very detailed, and the medical charm is just a product of Sakura Haruno's accidental invention. Whether Sakura Haruno can continue to further improve the defects of the medical charm and make it a finished product, as Hizoku and Shikahisa say, is full of uncertainty.

In order to pay attention to the enhancement of military power, Konoha is already tight on development funds, and it is necessary to invest Konoha's blood capital in a twelve-year-old girl, and it is good to succeed, in case of failure...... That's not a joke. It is likely that the development of Konoha will be temporarily stalled for this.

Now the international situation is a critical moment in the race against time, and every time you stop the next step, it may cause a huge gap in national strength, which will put Konoha in a disadvantageous situation.

Even if you want to give it a go on Sakura Haruno, how much money to inject needs to be carefully considered, and you can't put all your hopes on a twelve-year-old shinobi.

"If that's the case, you can let the patriarchs get some money out of their own family estate. This is also for the future of the village. After the event, according to the funds provided by each family, the annual resource allocation will be skewed accordingly. ”

Zhuan Xiaochun said.

But her eyes were focused on Hinata .

As a ninja clan with the same long history as Uchiha and Thousand Hands, even if some ninjas in the family are divided, only the strength is damaged, but the family's heritage is still there.

Especially the family industry controlled by the Hyuga clan, the wealth accumulated by his family, even if it is a ninja alliance such as Nara, Yamanaka, and Akimichi, may not be comparable in wealth.

This is the difference between the essence of the Blood Inheritance Limit Family and the ordinary ninja clan.

Although the Hyuga clan is relatively low-key among Konoha now, in many cases, there is no way to ignore the extremely crucial vote of the Hyuga clan.

"I'm sorry, I can't trust a twelve-year-old girl's abilities, if Tsunade-sama were to be in charge of this project, I'm sure my people and I would agree, but it would be too risky to pin such hopes on a little girl."

Hizoku didn't go on, but closed his eyes, and the meaning was self-evident.

If you want to take the huge funds of the Hyuga clan and gamble on a twelve-year-old girl, even the Hyuga clan will not agree to this.

"But she was the first to make the medical charm, and her idea is very important, we can't deny it. In addition, we can set up another dedicated project team and work on both sides at the same time. ”

Koharu continued.

"Then divide into two project teams, and the funds of the Hyuga clan can only be allocated to the second dedicated project team. In short, every share of the Hyuga family's funds is not easy to come by, and now the village is in short supply in all aspects, so it is better to develop in a steady way. ”

Seeking stability in everything is very much in line with the Hyuga clan's governing strategy.

The Hyuga clan made a medical talisman in the gambling Haruno Sakura, which was just a flash of inspiration, and it was impossible to achieve anything afterwards.

Because product research is a thing like that, it's full of uncertainty.

Although the uncertainty of Sakura Haruno may lead to the early release of medical charms, it is more likely that it will be unknown to everyone later.

The risks are too great, and the international environment is extremely tense today, not only the village, but even the Hyuga clan who depend on the existence of Shinobi Village must take protective measures and use every amount of money wisely.

After listening to Hizo's opinion, the patriarchs of the various families also remained silent, and none of them opened their mouths to express their opinions.

They are also thinking about the gains and losses.

The creators of the product are hard to ignore in any case, because genius ideas are always different. Often, a brilliant idea can solve a problem that has plagued others for a long time.

But whether Haruno Sakura has this potential or not, after listening to Hizo's words, they are now a little unsure.

Because the Hyuga clan is so cautious and cautious, they who are even weaker in the family should naturally be more cautious and not bet at will.

Befriending a genius may certainly make the family profitable, but if this 'genius' is mixed with a lot of water, it may also cause the family to suffer huge losses.

"In that case, continue to pay attention to the shinobi named Sakura Haruno for a while, and then start thinking about how to arrange her. Let's see if her abilities are worth our investment. Mito Menyan spoke, then turned his head to look at Hizai and asked, "In this case, there will be no problem for the time being, Hinzagi?" ”

Koharu seemed to want to say something, but Mito Menyan shook his head at her slightly.

The advisory group is a member of the upper echelons, but compared to the Hokage and the roots, the real power in their hands is not enough to give orders to the ninja.

Even for the smallest ninja clan, if the advisory group wants to direct their actions, they need to think twice.

In the past, he went to the Hyuga clan to collect intelligence information about the White Eye, and it was in the name of the three generations of Hokage that he was able to run rampant among the Hyuga clan.

Otherwise, with the power of the Hyuga clan alone, even if it is an advisory group, this family may not be able to pay attention to any so-called instructions.

In the past few years, the relationship between the advisory group and the Hokage has become relatively indifferent, and naturally, the attitude of the Hyuga clan towards the advisory group is not as important as before.

The weakness of the Hyuga clan in the village is only relative.

When it comes to the critical moment, no one dares to underestimate the heritage of this ancient family.

What's more, because there is another Hyuga clan in the country of ghosts, the Hyuga clan of Konoha should be protected and appeased, rather than persecuted.

"Then first mobilize some medical ninjas and ninjas who are proficient in sealing techniques, and set up a special research project team with funds from various ninja clans. Sakura Haruno there...... I'll let Kakashi see what happens. As for Sakura Haruno's personal research funding, for the time being, the Nara, Yamanaka, and Akido clans will be in charge. ”

Hizoku paused and made a decision.

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"What is the purpose of Hokage-sama's arrangement?"

In the courtyard of the Nara clan, Akido Dingza and Yamanaka Kaichi were sitting in a quiet room, opposite Nara Shikaku, and it seemed that both of them were a little confused about the meeting just now.

"What else can it be, win over the geniuses of the new generation, and serve the next five generations of Hokage. By the way, we will use the power of our three clans to provide protection for them and prevent some people and dogs from jumping over the wall. After all, investing in personal research doesn't require the three of us together. ”

Nara Shikahisa shook the teacup in his hand boredly, revealing a helpless smile.

"Shikaku, you mean Tsunade-sama......"

Hai Yi's expression moved.

"Although the medical talisman is not even a half-finished product, the visible benefits, even for a person like me, it is difficult to maintain absolute calm. Now I'm a real poor ghost. ”

Lu Jiu said half-jokingly.

Hai Yi and Ding Za knew that Lu Jiu was a joke.

The current Lu Jiu is indeed very short of money, in order to develop Konoha, Lu Jiu can be said to have worked hard and paid a lot of effort over the years.

There are many areas in Konoha that need to be developed with capital injection.

Once the medical charm market is formed, in the long run, the benefits definitely outweigh the disadvantages.

But the current predicament of Konoha is not suitable for saving military spending on a large scale and injecting large sums of money into the medical field.

To be precise, it is not Lujiu who is short of money, but Konoha Village.

"Hokage-sama is so convinced that the little girl named Sakura Haruno will definitely succeed?"

Ding Za was a little skeptical.

"It's not a conviction, it's just a test. Anyway, the three of us have some research funds each, and it won't hurt our bones. And if the other party really relies on his personal strength to provide a more complete idea for the completion of the medical talisman, it will not only be the three of us, but also an opportunity for Konoha to be reborn. Konoha ...... No, the national strength of the Fire Nation is not as strong as before. After all, the future needs to be led by young people. Believe in young people once, why not? ”

For today's third-generation Hokage, Shikahisa is relatively satisfied. Although in terms of personality, he is still a little indecisive, but at least he does not rely too much on the strength of his roots and advisory group as before, and begins to pay attention to the cultivation of the new generation and build a bridge of trust with the new generation.

However, Shikaku also knew that the idea of the awakening of the three generations of Hokage was too late.

Too much time was wasted in the past, and Konoha also spent a lot of internal strength because of various interests.

After the disappearance of the Uchiha clan, Konoha suffered heavy losses, and the deterrent effect on the outside world was not as good as a year.

Internationally, it is even rumored that the Uchiha clan in the country of ghosts is the orthodoxy of the Uchiha. The Uchiha of Konoha is just a false clan.

"Is that so? I thought it was the Hyuga clan that played a balancing role. ”

Hai Yi was surprised.

"The balance of the Hyuga clan is indeed important, but it was the Danzo Elder who didn't say a word at the meeting that really calmed down Hokage-sama. Otherwise, no matter how good the talent is, as long as the root side does not agree, it will be difficult for things to be good. After all, open guns are easy to dodge, but hidden arrows are difficult to defend. ”

Lu Jiu drank tea and said meaningfully.

Hai Yi and Ding Za's expressions were a little solemn.

Root!

At this time, the two of them noticed that at the meeting just now, Shimura Danzo, the leader of the roots, actually didn't say a word, and his sense of existence was almost zero.

If it weren't for Lu Jiu mentioning it at this time, they would have even ignored the existence of this person.

"You're saying the roots are going to take action next?"

Hai Yi asked.

"Probably not, Elder Tuanzang's side is also focused on balance, otherwise in the meeting just now, he wouldn't have sat there without saying a word. To be silent is to support Hokage-sama's proposal. At least when it comes to selecting people, the roots are not unscrupulous. Should it be said that it is worthy of the darkness of ninja? ”

Lu Jiu smiled slightly wryly.

Danzo is a ninja without principles.

This is something that many people know about the existence of roots.

But in many cases, Danzo's behavior is full of principles.

For example, a ninja who enters the root must meet certain conditions.

Otherwise, no matter how good a ninja is, the root will not open the door for him.

And this kind of group collection makes Lu Jiu feel even more terrible.

Because according to such a principle, it is impossible for Danzang to show any tricks, and the power in Konoha is more entrenched.

Compared with the advisory group whose position is always wavering, Tuan Zang's approach is undoubtedly much more mature and smarter.

The root is like a double-edged sword.

Externally in wartime and internally in peacetime.

"Either way, the final ruler of the village is Hokage-sama."

Hai Yi and Ding Za comforted Lu Jiu like this.

Lu Jiu nodded, but the worry in his eyes did not dissipate.

That's right, the village can only be the Hokage in the end.

But that's exactly what he's afraid of.

- Danzou wants to claim the position of Hokage.

And Danzou and the three generations of Hokage are ninjas of the same generation, and with the age of the other party, it is no longer time for the fifth Hokage to abdicate and fight for the position of the sixth Hokage.

Then, if Danzou wants to be on the top Hokage, he can only use some extraordinary means.

For example...... Coup!

The armed forces possessed by the root have always been a mystery in the eyes of Shikaku.

When the dark system is infiltrated by foreign spies, only the root allows those foreign spies to return in vain.

Such a radical group that covets the position of the Hokage and has powerful armed forces, Shikahisa shuddered just thinking about it.

The battle for the position of the fifth Hokage may be the beginning of the next stage of internal friction in Konoha.

This kind of thing, Lu Jiu must be guarded against, prepare for the worst, and not give the root any opportunity to take advantage of.

"Alright, you two go back first, I'll discuss the arrangement with Kakashi on Sakura's side. There is no need to let the children in the family deliberately touch anything, the affairs of young people, just let it be. If it is too deliberate, it will cause the other party to resent it. ”

Compared to Haruno Sakura, Shikaku is more worried about the problem of roots.

At least the current Haruno cherry blossoms are just emerging, and it is uncertain whether they have a higher cultivation value, and it will take some time to observe.

The threat to the roots, however, is obvious.

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"Thank you, Kakashi. You've done a very good job. ”

In the dark woods, the old man showed a slightly gloomy face, which looked quite intimidating in the dark environment.

It is the Danzo.

Behind him, followed by Yamanaka Wind and Oil Girl Root, two root shinobi guards.

There are also a large number of root ninjas scattered around, hiding in the shadows.

Kakashi noticed the root ninjas who were secretly staring at him, and didn't care, just replied habitually, "It's nothing, Danzo-sama, I'm just doing what I'm supposed to do." ”

Danzang nodded slightly, and there was a slight relief on his slightly gloomy face.

"The value of Sakura Haruno is up to you to judge, what she needs, and try to satisfy her as much as possible. If the research materials and funds are not enough, the roots will be evenly distributed here. ”

As a long-term collaborator with Orochimaru, Danzo is well aware of the importance of talent.

Since Sakura Haruno was able to inadvertently develop something like a medical talisman, it meant that the other party's talent was no longer limited to the level of ordinary ninjas.

Call it a genius, with the current situation, it may be too much, but if the other party continues to delve into the medical charm, maybe he can really provide different ideas from others, and can speed up the completion of the medical charm. Even if it's a little faster, the investment in the roots makes sense.

"Yes."

"As for security, let's take over from the dark department for the time being, it's inconvenient for the old man to interfere here. In addition, I have ordered the wind to raise your position level at the root to an A grade. I hope you don't disappoint the old man. ”

Danzou didn't wait for Kakashi's response before turning and leaving.

Yamanaka Stroke and Oil Girl Nakine nodded slightly at Kakashi, which can be regarded as agreeing with the other party's position in the roots, and their attitude seems to be relatively friendly.

"Well, let's talk again when we have time, Kakashi. I hope you can live up to this trust of Danzo-sama. When Danzo-sama succeeds Hokage in the future, you will still be the supreme commander of the Shadows. ”

After saying that, Yamanaka Wind and Oil Girl Takine followed Danzo and left.

Kakashi stood still, watching Danzou and the others leave.

Slowly, the dirt at his feet bulged slightly, and a clay head emerged, with a gloomy gaze.