Konoha: I have a clone in One Piece.

Chapter 108 New System and Their Respective Tasks

Suzuki glanced briefly at the crowd in the hall.

Currently, he has 10 first-level members under his command in Ark Proverbs.

Among them, Kakuzu and Mifune have reached the level of Kage.

Kaguya Takehara, the patriarch of the Kaguya clan, and Miyajo En, the patriarch of the Blood Pond clan, both possess strength approaching that of a Kage.

The Snow Clan Chief, Hyo, and the Earth Spider Clan Chief, Eki no Kyousha, are not to be underestimated, thanks to their bloodline limits and family forbidden techniques!

Although Shennong and Hiruko were assigned to the research team by Suzuki, they also possessed Jonin-level strength.

In addition, there's Hanako, Suzuki's only friend in the ninja world, and Yakushi Nonou, his secretary.

Although they are still far from being as powerful as the future Akatsuki, their strength will naturally improve as long as they follow Suzuki.

The number of ordinary researchers and their subordinates, including the peripheral second-level members, exceeds three hundred.

Therefore, in order to straighten out the chaotic management and improve everyone's strength, Suzuki smiled gently and said:

"The name of this base is Ark Maxim."

"You are all exceptionally talented individuals!"

"I'm so glad you could come here."

"Since everyone is here now, I'd like to take this opportunity to announce something."

"There are quite a few people in the laboratory, or rather on this spaceship, so I'm going to make some reforms."

As he spoke, Suzuki turned slightly to the Pharmacist Nonou beside him and gave her instructions:

"Nonou, write this down."

The female secretary nodded slightly, then took out paper and pen to prepare to take notes.

Inside the hall, everyone's expressions became serious and focused as they quietly awaited the announcement of the new system.

Suzuki spoke slowly and in a deep voice, his expression calm:

"From now on, the base's missions will be divided into four levels, which will be organized by Pharmacist Nonou and will be displayed in the lobby every day."

"These tasks are at the levels of 100,000 taels, 1 million taels, 10 million taels, and tasks personally assigned by me."

"You can accept the tasks posted in the hall yourselves, or you can have your clansmen or subordinates complete them."

Suzuki had been thinking about this for a long time.

When the laboratory needs some live organisms, it's not something Suzuki can do, and it would be a waste of his talents to have such excellent people handle live organisms.

Therefore, Suzuki planned to have Pharmacist Nonou sort out the simple, miscellaneous, yet necessary tasks when the researchers encountered some minor difficulties, and put them into the 100,000 ryo level tasks.

The task will then be completed by those level-two peripheral members.

As for the millions and tens of millions, these naturally refer to the researchers' individual research tasks, as well as some operations involving infiltration, capture of ninjas, and summoning beasts.

After a pause, Suzuki quickly resumed his announcement:

"Also, the previous mission rewards were gold or silver, but now we'll add an extra reward—points!"

"After you complete the mission, in addition to the money I reward you with, you will also be rewarded with an equal amount of points."

"The ratio is currently one point for every ten thousand taels!"

"In other words, if you complete a task worth 100,000 taels, you will not only receive 100,000 taels of silver, but also 10 points."

"Points are very important; they can be used to redeem things that are hard to buy with money."

"Shellfish, ninjutsu, scientific research knowledge, and even power similar to a bloodline limit can grant you!"

"Items like sound shells, flavor shells, water shells, light shells, and image shells can be redeemed with 1 point."

"You can also use 1 point to study in the ship's library for 1 day."

"Cloud Shells, Wind Shells, Flame Shells, Heat Shells, Flash Shells, and C-rank ninjutsu can be exchanged for ten points. In some ways, these shells are no less powerful than ninjutsu, and you can use them to improve your survivability."

"One hundred points can be exchanged for B-rank ninjutsu, as well as Impact Shells, Slash Shells, Wind-Spitting Shells, and Repulsion Shells. These types of shells are very powerful, so please be careful when using them after you exchange for them."

"One thousand points can be used to customize an exclusive combat suit, a flying device, or even exchange for an A-rank ninjutsu!"

The combat suits were made by researchers using chakra metal and shellfish, as were the flight devices; the air ninjas are quite knowledgeable about flying.

"The final step is 10,000 points."

"Ten thousand points can be exchanged for an S-rank forbidden technique or a special cultivation method."

"Or it could be a Devil Fruit that allows one to transform into an animal. Eating it would grant a unique bloodline limit, greatly enhancing one's strength!"

"That's all for now. More items will be available for redemption in the future."

"Gentlemen, the steps to advancement have been laid out for you. I look forward to your performance!"

After saying that, Suzuki looked at Yakushi Nonou, waited a moment, and then asked:

"Nonou, did you write it down?"

Yakushi Nonou seriously put away her notebook, nodded to Suzuki, and replied:

"I've written it all down, Suzuki-kun."

Suzuki nodded slightly, his expression calm.

These points will become the exclusive currency in Ark: Proverbs.

Unlike the future Akatsuki's peace ideals, Suzuki has absolutely no interest in peace in the ninja world!

He doesn't need followers or anything like that; he just needs people who can obey and complete tasks.

Since that's the case, Suzuki simply laid out the benefits directly.

However, there aren't many Devil Fruits available for exchange right now, and even if he could exchange for them, they wouldn't be distributed until he obtains cloning technology.

Currently, only Zoan-type Devil Fruits are supported. Paramecia-type Devil Fruits may be added in the future, but that's obviously a long way off. Logia-type and Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits cannot be obtained through points redemption.

Suzuki also plans to add cursed seals and sage techniques, as well as some powerful summoning beasts, various secret medicines from the One Piece world, and even pure gold as rewards.

At that time, most tasks can be assigned to the second-level personnel as tasks, and they only need to keep an eye on the general direction.

As for the first-level personnel, they naturally obey Suzuki's orders directly and must carry them out!

"..."

The hall was silent as everyone was still processing the new regulations announced by Suzuki.

"That's a really big spender!"

The traveler was the first to react, amazed by the points-based reform announced by Suzuki.

It's important to know that most ninja villages and clans value ninjutsu highly and would never easily offer it as a reward.

Suzuki has even opened up A-rank and S-rank ninjutsu, which is absolutely unprecedented in the ninja world!

"Yes, and the bounty for the mission given by Lord Suzuki is also very high. You know, even the S-rank missions of the Five Great Ninja Villages only have a bounty of one million ryo. Here, it is only a third-rank mission, and there are even extra points."

"The things you can exchange for these points sound even more valuable than the mission rewards!"

Miyajo En gradually became less resistant to submitting to Suzuki's command.

If what Suzuki said is true, then their Blood Pond clan might actually be able to make a comeback!

"Tsk, Suzuki-sama is still giving too much!"

"If you ask me, why give them money? Just give them points, won't that be enough?"

Kakuzu, who had already obtained the position of finance minister, felt a little distressed and regretful after seeing Suzuki spending money so extravagantly.

"Hehe, it is indeed quite tall."

"I estimate that for the same level of difficulty, the bounty given by Lord Suzuki should be more than ten times higher than that of those ninja villages."

Bing maintained her calm expression, offered a brief assessment, and then quickly fell silent.

"Hehehehe."

"Why think so much? We'll fight whoever Suzuki-sama tells us to fight!"

Kaguya Takehara grinned, revealing a strong bloodlust and fighting spirit.

He had initially felt a bit aggrieved by Suzuki's threats, but now he no longer felt that way at all!

Both money and items that could enhance combat power excited the Kaguya clan chief.

"A special method of spiritual practice?"

"Does it refer to cutting iron?"

Mifune's eyes were filled with longing; he was still incredibly impressed by the swordsmanship Suzuki had displayed a month ago!

He was very excited when he heard that he had the opportunity to learn this sword technique.

"Slap slap."

Suzuki clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention.

"Alright, researchers, go back to the lab now."

"Yes, Lord Suzuki!!"

Many researchers, who were still immersed in the bright future, immediately realized what was happening and bowed to Suzuki in unison.

Soon, Shennong and Beiliuhu led them out of the hall.

Suzuki looked at the few people who remained and calmly addressed Yakushi Nonou:

"Nonou, go get a few uniforms."

"Yes."

A short while later, Yakushi Nonou walked over carrying several combat suits specially developed by researchers.

Suzuki beckoned to her, signaling her to distribute the uniforms to everyone present.

After everyone had received their uniforms, Suzuki calmly said:

"These are the combat suits that I mentioned before, which require 1,000 points to redeem."

"They have many skills, and they are very practical."

Consider this a small gift for our first meeting.

As he spoke, Suzuki pointed to Kakuzu's uniform and then to the numbers on his back:

"1-3, these are Kakuzu's numbers."

"This represents a first-level member, or the first team."

「按照我招人顺序的排列，你们的编号依次是三船1-4，辉夜竹原1-5，冰1-6，役之行者1-7，御屋城炎1-8。」

"There are also two researchers, Shennong and Beiliuhu, who are 1-9 and 1-10 respectively."

"Of course, if you're interested, you can ask the researchers to give it a cool code name."

"All you need to do is know your own identity."

"Yes, Lord Suzuki!!"

The first few people who received their combat uniforms were filled with curiosity, holding the uniforms in their hands and looking at them over and over.

"Okay, let's look at it again later."

"Now I'll briefly explain your tasks."

Immediately afterwards, Suzuki began to explain the task he was to assign them:

"Kakuzu, go to the Star Village in the Land of Bears."

"There's a meteorite in that village. Bring it back to me intact!"

Kakuzu quickly replied in a deep voice, "Yes, Lord Suzuki!"

Suzuki nodded. He thought about the task for a while and finally decided to leave it to Kakuzu to complete alone.

The Star Village was not very strong to begin with, and Kakuzu's strength was more than enough to seize the meteorite.

After all, he stole the Earth Grudge Fear back in Takigakure, so he should be quite familiar with it.

Suzuki didn't assign him a teammate because none of the people present were suitable to be Kakuzu's teammates.

Soon, Suzuki's gaze fell upon Kaguya Takehara, the patriarch of the Kaguya clan:

"Kaguya Takehara, you will continue to stay in Kirigakure."

"When you get back, keep an eye on yourself and Kaguya's clan, and try to get along better with those ninja clans that have been suppressed by the Blood Mist policy!"

"The atmosphere of war is approaching, and Kirigakure will likely get involved as well."

"Also, remember to use this time to gather information on the Three-Tails and Six-Tails. I'll contact you later!"

Kaguya Takehara put away her combat suit and replied in a somewhat somber tone, "Yes, Lord Suzuki!"

Suzuki knew that the Kaguya clan chief wanted to fight and kill, but he didn't care.

Suzuki had no interest in taking care of his subordinates' emotional well-being.

Furthermore, the temperament of this beast-like patriarch of the Corpse Bone Clan also needs to be tempered.

Suzuki's gaze quickly shifted to the other group:

"Mifune, you will stay at the base for now."

"Yizhi Xingzhe and Bing, you two stay at the base."

"Yes, Lord Suzuki!"

Yi Zhixing and Bing, the patriarch of the Snow Clan, bowed respectfully.

The Enma possesses immense destructive power, while Ice's Ice Release defense is not weak. Moreover, the base is conveniently located near the sea. If these two cooperate, they will have considerable combat strength.

Finally, Suzuki's gaze fell upon Miyajo En, the patriarch of the Blood Pond clan:

"Miyajo En, you'll be coming with me to the capital later."

"Having been in the Land of Waves for so long, it's time to purge and take control of this small country."

"From now on, this country will be managed by your people."

Suzuki casually decided the future of the Land of Waves, even though he hadn't gone to the capital yet.

Miyajo En was overjoyed at the unexpected good fortune upon arrival and replied with a beaming smile, "Yes, Lord Suzuki!"

Suzuki nodded.

Previously, there was a lack of manpower and little interest.

However, now that its power has gradually grown, it is natural that it needs to take control of the Land of Waves.

The Blood Pool Clan happens to have good eyesight, making them perfect for use as guards.

After assigning tasks to everyone, Suzuki looked at Kakuzu and the others, and said calmly:

"Alright, you can go and carry out your mission now."

"Have a safe journey, everyone!"

"Yes, Lord Suzuki!!"

In the blink of an eye, Kakuzu and Kaguya Takehara left the base.

Yizhi Xinghe and Bing also went to the base entrance to prepare for their guard duty.

Suzuki smiled gently at Hanako and Yakushi Nonou:

"Hanako, Nonou, you two go study. Also, keep an eye on the base for me."

The two girls nodded slightly in unison: "Okay, Suzuki-chan/Suzuki-kun!"

Everything was taken care of, and Suzuki wasted no more time.

As he walked, he gave instructions to Miyajo En:

"Let's go, it's time for us to take control of this country."

"Yes, Lord Suzuki!"

(End of this chapter)