Naruto Online: Hyuga Branch Family? Let's go all out!

Chapter 256 published

Late at night, Noki lay in bed, sometimes staring blankly at the ceiling, sometimes looking bewildered at the man lying next to her.

So, what exactly is going on?

We've only known each other for a day. Even if I like you, things shouldn't be progressing this fast!

Think carefully, what just happened?

There are still rooms available at home, but he said he was afraid of the dark and wanted to sleep in his own room.

So I made a makeshift bed for him on the floor.

Not long after, he said the ground was cold and he wanted to lie down on the bed.

Then he said it was just a hug, and he would absolutely not lay a hand on me.

Then he said he would only touch her, and would absolutely not do anything else.

Then he said he was just rubbing against it...

Looking back now, what a bastard! His first sentence was a lie. It's summer, how could the ground be cold!

wrong!

Maybe his fear of the dark is just a lie!

Nuoqi Gao gritted her teeth in anger, then grabbed Ning Yuan's arm and gave him a hard bite—well, not a hard bite.

It's not that I'm reluctant to part with it, it's just that if I get bitten, the medicine is quite expensive.

"Damn it, that bad guy!"

Under the bright moonlight, Nojiko glared angrily at Ning Yuan.

But looking at his peaceful sleeping posture and handsome face, inexplicably, resentment turned into tenderness, and the gaze turned into careful observation.

Thinking about it carefully, he has quite a few advantages, such as being smart, wise, and able to write articles.

I don't even know many words!

And he's also very strong!

Thinking of this, Noki instinctively slapped her hand hard.

"Want more?" Ning Yuan opened his eyes and looked at Nokiko.

"No, no!" Nochiko quickly shook her head.

"It's too hot to sleep, how about we take a shower together?" Ning Yuan sighed. Who was it that was begging to transmigrate like this?

It's so hot, and there's no air conditioning. Even though we live by the sea, the wind blowing up from the ocean is hot.

How are we supposed to live like this!

"Ning Yuan, send me an air conditioner!" Ning Yuan immediately activated his faith line.

"Where would I get that much traffic!" Ning Yuan said irritably. "Besides, I am you, and you are me. You're just talking to yourself here. Don't you have any self-awareness?"

Ningyuan remained silent.

He knew that even if the air conditioner could be turned on, he couldn't use it without electricity here!

"Instead of wasting your time, you should get things in order!"

Ning Yuan was speechless. It doesn't take time to cause trouble. I've only been in this world for a day. How can I let you unify the world?

Forget it, I'll just play with my Noki instead.

Ning Yuan picked up Nokiko, who exclaimed in surprise but did not resist at all, and carried her to the pool.

Seeing Ning Yuan about to start again, Nojiko said irritably, "Don't you ever get tired?"

"What's there to be tired about? Aren't we taking a shower?" Ning Yuan replied.

"You can take a shower, but don't move around too much, okay?"

While the young men and women were busy in the pool, the newspaper bird had just traveled a long distance to arrive at the headquarters of the World Economic Herald.

Although it was already evening, the World Economic Herald was still brightly lit as editors reviewed news from around the world and selected the most valuable pieces to publish in tomorrow's paper.

Although the newspaper is called the World Economic Herald, it has long surpassed its original purpose. From pirate battles to king changes, new pirate bounties, and even some decrees of the World Government, everything is published through the World Economic Herald.

The Newspaper Bird landed in the finance department. Its backpack full of money had to be tallied here first, and then its share would be divided according to the profits.

That's right, even though the newspaper bird is a bird, it still gets paid.

In addition to a basic salary, there is an extra commission for selling newspapers every day. If there is breaking news that requires a supplement, the newspaper bird will also receive overtime pay!

"You brought 200 newspapers, and now you have 6 left. 194 have been sold, so you should have 9700 Berries. How come you have 10200? Did someone overpay again?" the accountant asked after counting all the coins.

Newspaper Bird was taken aback at first, then nodded excitedly. He thought that the money would be less since Ning Yuan hadn't paid him, but he didn't expect it to be more.

However, there are indeed some wealthy people who don't treat 50 Berries as money; they often give it away in handfuls without counting it.

However, this is a rare occurrence, and it's clear that this newspaper bird was lucky today.

"Okay, your income has been calculated. You can go and rest now!" the accountant said.

The newspaper bird didn't leave; instead, it pointed to the newspaper pouch on its chest.

"Send any unsold newspapers to the warehouse!"

The newspaper bird continued pointing to its chest, then simply handed over Ning Yuan's manuscript.

He's serious about changing jobs!

If it weren't for its low status and inability to meet with Morgans, it would have submitted the manuscript directly to the top.

"This is... a manuscript?" The finance person understood what the newspaper bird meant as soon as they saw what it was. Every day, countless people wanted to be reporters for the World Economic Herald, and every day, newspaper birds wanted to switch jobs. But is being a reporter so easy?

First, you need to have good writing skills. This alone eliminates countless people because there are hardly any decent schools in this world, and the literacy rate among the general public is pitifully low.

If you can't even read, you can't write articles.

Secondly, you need to have the ability. Without some ability, let alone doing interviews, you might even be swept away by the aftershocks of a battle and die, even if you stand far away and take pictures.

Of course, some writers who collaborate with newspapers do come through this channel, so the finance department still opened the manuscript. At least you have to look at the content first before you can, um?

Ok?

Eh?

The finance person suddenly stood up, grabbed the notice, and rushed out the door.

The newspaper bird's eyes lit up, completely ignoring the fact that it had to go to work in a few hours, and it waited there.

It had a premonition that it might be reassigned!

Meanwhile, the finance staff grabbed the manuscript and went straight to the editorial office, then handed it over.

"What's this?" An editor casually took it: "A submission from an outsider?"

"Yes!" the finance officer nodded. "The information above is explosive; I think it could make the front page!"

The editor dismissed it: "Young man, don't be so ambitious. We're the *World Economic Herald*, you think every news story is sensational?"

The editor was taken aback after just reading the headline, then immediately said, "I'll go see the boss right now. This news might actually make the front page. You've done a great job!"

The finance department immediately became excited.

The newspaper bird wanted a change of job, and so did he; who wants to deal with thousands of coins every day!

If his own submission makes the front page, he might actually get a job transfer and be promoted from finance to editor!

Perhaps I'll be the one to connect with this independent writer!

This freelance writer has a bright future ahead of him, making it to the front page with his first submission! If only I could get on his good side!

Oh right, what was his name again, Zhiyuan?

The pronunciation sounds a bit like that of a prospective general!

While he was envisioning the future, Ning Yuan's manuscript finally reached Morgans' hands.

"A piece of writing that could make the front page? And written by a freelance writer?" Morgans spread his wings: "Let me see!"

He is a passionate news enthusiast, and his most exciting job every day is to see big news happen.

If there's no big news, then create it.

Life has been a bit uneventful lately. The Four Emperors aren't causing trouble, the Navy hasn't achieved any significant victories, and the Revolutionary Army hasn't taken over any country.

Morgans had planned to make tomorrow's headline story about the Whitebeard Pirates' second division captain leaving the crew, but unexpectedly...

"Hmm?" Morgans unfolded the manuscript, startled at first: "The Straits is peaceful? A conspiracy?"

Judging from the headline alone, Morgan immediately felt that this should be fake news. The editors might not be familiar with the temperament of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but he was no stranger to them.

Jinbe, the Knight of the Sea, is arguably the most honest of the seven Shichibukai because he has the Fish-Man Kingdom to protect him.

Moreover, he himself was called a knight-errant, which shows how heroic he was.

You think this person is plotting something?

Morgans didn't believe it.

However, when he looked further down, Morgan was taken aback again.

He had never seen the subject matter of this article before!

It's basically a question-and-answer interview, but the World Economic Herald has never done this before, so Ning Yuan's approach is the first of its kind in the One Piece world.

With his journalistic instincts, Morgans immediately recognized the value of this reporting.

First, there's the visual appeal. The original manuscript has been transformed into a written interview, making it feel like two people are sitting in front of each other talking. If you add photos, you can immediately picture the scene in your mind.

Secondly, there's credibility.

The previous articles were written by reporters, editors, or even by myself, and sometimes they inevitably carried some subjective bias.

This is not the first or second time that the World Economic Herald has been criticized for biased reporting.

But if it becomes an interview-style record, then what we report is all what you yourselves said. Can you still say that our report distorts the facts?

"This article is very valuable!" Morgans nodded. Even if the content of this news article was false, just for this kind of novel topic, this freelance writer should be signed!

Next, let's look at the content.

The conflict started when two pirate crews in the East Blue clashed, and the Arlong Pirates were ultimately defeated.

Morgans knew about this, but it was just a small-time pirate with a bounty of 2000 million that was defeated. Morgans didn't pay much attention to it, and it didn't even make the corner of the World Economic Journal.

But after reading this interview, Morgans realized that this evil dragon was actually a member of the Sun Pirates and a subordinate of Jinbe, the knight of the sea.

And they actually went to the East China Sea and then lay low for ten years?

"Oh dear!" Morgans slapped his thigh. "How could there not be a conspiracy here? There's definitely a conspiracy! How come I didn't see it before!"

You found a secluded corner and stayed there for ten years. You say you had no ulterior motives? Who would believe that?

Even Morgans' first reaction was that something must have happened!

How could a freelance writer discover something that you didn't even realize yourself?

Morgans went back to check the author's name: Zhiyuan!

This must be a pen name, and this person might even be an admirer of Vice Admiral Momousagi!

Keep reading.

"I see?"

"Is that so?"

"You can do that?!"

Morgans slapped his thigh and exclaimed after a long pause, "No wonder they're one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea! Their plot to steal the country was devised ten years ago, and it seems quite feasible!! As long as they pay the Celestial Gifts on time, the World Government won't pursue them!"

If this matter is really accomplished, Jinbe the knight of the sea might just turn into King Jinbe in the blink of an eye!

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs" in this world. If you fail to accomplish your goal and are exposed, then you are no longer Jinbe the knight-errant, but Jinbe the usurper.

How will the World Government react if a Shichibukai gets caught up in a plot to steal a country? What will the other Shichibukai think? What will the common people think?

Morgans had anticipated the uproar that would ensue after the report was published.

And this kind of storm is exactly what he likes!

That's right, that's the meaning of journalists' existence!

"Take down that news about the Second Division, that'll be tomorrow's headline!" Morgans handed the manuscript to the editor. "Also, contact this Zhiyuan. I want to sign him as a freelance writer for our *World Economic Daily*, with the best possible compensation!"

"Does this manuscript need any proofreading or revisions?" the editor asked.

"I didn't find any typos even though I didn't change a single word, and, oh?" Morgans then noticed that there was also a drawing mixed in with the manuscript.

In this painting, a group of marines are busy on a ruined building. In the open space in front of the ruins, there is a pavilion with two people sitting inside. One is in a naval uniform and talking, while the other is in a suit and taking notes.

The composition of the painting is unremarkable, but its superb painting skills make it stand out. The painting is so realistic that if it weren't for the fact that it is on paper and there are brush marks, Morgans would have thought it was a photograph!

"This person can actually paint, and paints so well! What a talent!" Morgans stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and said, "This treatment needs to be changed; it needs to be increased!"

"This... I'm afraid it's not appropriate!" the editor said. "Other contributors will have objections; after all, this is his first submission!"

"Such an excellent first submission speaks volumes about his talent!" Morgans remarked casually. "If we don't seize this opportunity and let him go to our competitors, it would be a great loss for us!"

"We don't have any competitors!" the editor said proudly.

Only the World Economic Herald has the most timely and efficient global hair styling channels.

Other newspapers also have a global reach, but today's newspapers are often only available the day after tomorrow or even the day after that, which is incomparable to the World Economic Herald.

Such newspapers can only survive by reporting on gossip about the world's most beautiful woman or entertainment news.

"The news industry is also an industry where you either move forward or fall behind. A temporary lead won't convince anyone!" Morgans shook his head. He was very old and had witnessed the rise and fall of Rocks, Roger, and even the Golden Lion Pirates.

Even such a powerful figure cannot guarantee that he will always shine, let alone a newspaper!

"Let's do it this way!" Morgans thought for a moment, then took the manuscript from the editor again: "Never mind, I'll handle it myself."

It's best to handle the process yourself before making a headline news story that could shock the world!

(End of this chapter)