Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

"Things in this world can't always go as planned. Even the most glamorous things will eventually develop cracks somewhere, whether it's ninjutsu... or people."

Hiruko spoke softly, his voice filled with a touch of emotion and depth, as if he were recounting his insights into life over the years.

As expected, Orochimaru was immediately drawn to the scene. A hint of curiosity flashed in his usually cold and indifferent eyes, and he took the initiative to reply, "Even if I am lonely, I will not be alone."

Every person comes into this world for a reason.

As expected of Orochimaru, who even chased after the young Itachi Uchiha to debate, he actually responded, which made Hiruko happy, feeling that things had taken a turn for the better.

Once Orochimaru's mind was drawn in, Hiruko knew her chance had come.

There's a reason why things have turned out this way; he couldn't just sit idly by.

He couldn't concern himself with things too far in the future, but he felt capable of resolving the conflict right in front of him.

Hiruko's eyes slowly closed and opened again. This action seemed simple, but in reality, he was using an illusion on himself once more.

Using illusions to slow down the passage of time, thereby achieving the goal of rapid thinking, is like pressing the accelerator button on one's own mind.

He reviewed the intelligence before him once again, like an experienced chess player laying out a plan in his mind, not overlooking any detail, and finally came up with a solution.

Itachi Uchiha could allow Izumi Uchiha to live her entire life within the Tsukuyomi, a powerful and astonishing genjutsu manipulation that seemed to control the flow of time.

Hiruko can't achieve such a high multiplier yet, but extending his thinking time by a few hours is still easy... Any more wouldn't be a problem, the main issue is that it's unnecessary.

He remembered what the plant he had seen before was.

This thing is called a grass ball. It has many uses, but in this era, it's mostly used to make tatami mats.

Hiruko recognized the object because he had seen a mat made from it in Nonou's room. Its soft texture left a deep impression on him, as if it could make one forget all troubles.

Considering the demand for tatami mats in the Naruto world, the consumption of grass dumplings is truly astronomical.

Without millet, the food is like a soulless meal, becoming utterly tasteless.

Sleeping without tatami mats is like missing a warm harbor, making it difficult to fall asleep.

Taking a bath without a bathtub makes one feel uncomfortable all over, as if one's body will never be clean.

For ordinary people in the Naruto world, it's a complete and utter hell.

These three things have basically become their obsession, ingrained in their very being.

Even the most struggling families will try their best to meet these three needs.

If there was no bathtub and people couldn't go to a public bathhouse, they would use the Goemon pot as a substitute—this was originally a form of torture, similar to the Oden Yoshioka ritual, and the pain was unimaginable; just thinking about it sends chills down your spine.

Large patches of grass naturally grow near this village, their emerald green leaves swaying gently in the breeze, as if telling the story of the land's abundance.

This is enough to show that the environment here is quite suitable for the growth of grass balls - this is a rich land of fields, with fertile soil and abundant water.

The villagers here certainly know how to use grass balls. They also use grass balls to weave simple items on a daily basis. However, due to a lack of scale and channels, they cannot form a locational advantage and can only barely meet their own needs. They then occasionally sell some of the surplus to supplement their household income.

But Beiruhu keenly seized the business opportunity. He had money and resources, and if he operated properly, he could make the village prosper because of the grass dumplings.

Since the incident has already occurred, it definitely needs to be resolved.

He might try to get both sides to put aside their hatred, but they might not listen to him.

But if he tells them that he has a way to make money and can lead everyone to a better life... then they'll definitely work together to make money first. After all, when it comes to survival, hatred can sometimes be temporarily set aside. After all, who doesn't want their life to be better?

So, Hiruko took a deep breath, his expression calm yet solemn, and slowly stepped forward, his steps steady as he walked between the two opposing camps, where swords were drawn and ready to strike.

He raised his hand slightly and said loudly to both sides, "I have a pretty good understanding of the current situation."

Chapter 275 Grain Futures

"I have no intention of forcing you to change your preconceived notions, but I have something to say that I hope you can all calm down and listen to... I am convinced that there is a practical way to make money and make our village rich. I wonder if you would like to join us?"

Upon hearing this, the villagers exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes filled with doubt and wariness.

They did not recognize the suddenly appearing Beiliuhu—who was still in a state of careful disguise, appearing mysterious and unpredictable.

Then someone who seemed to be from the opposing camp inexplicably stepped forward and said he would help them make money... Regardless of what others thought, the villagers were full of doubt and simply did not believe that such a good thing would fall into their laps.

One villager frowned and shouted, "You're suspicious by every angle... Why should we believe you? Don't try anything funny! You might be lying to us, waiting for us to lower our guard before you attack us!"

When Hiruko heard the villagers' questions, he showed no anger on his face, but calmly turned his gaze to Orochimaru and Kabuto.

He knew perfectly well that the villagers were resentful and it was normal for them not to believe him.

If Orochimaru is willing to back down, things might take a turn for the better and be resolved smoothly.

Many things are not actually troublesome in themselves; the trouble is that both sides are as solid as rocks and unwilling to make any concessions. Now it all depends on Orochimaru's attitude.

As expected, Orochimaru's expression underwent a subtle change.

Having abandoned his previous queen-like aloofness, Orochimaru now had a very strange expression, with his lips twitching slightly, as if he was holding back something.

He hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, "How about... let it go... it's not that serious, really not that serious... there's no need to make a big fuss over something like this."

Orochimaru's words stunned everyone around him. One ninja asked, his face full of confusion, "Huh? What are you talking about? Why did you suddenly change your mind?"

Orochimaru continued, "Although I am very happy, it is really too much to destroy an industry for my sake... After all, everyone's life is not easy."

Hiruko was completely bewildered, as if several large question marks had appeared above his head. He couldn't help but mentally scream: ?

What do you take me for? A human-shaped mascot?!

Does that mean wherever I go, chaos will erupt because of my arrival?

Wherever it goes, it explodes?

This isn't some fantastical and chaotic place like Dosoles; it won't just explode for no reason!

I'm not some kind of jinx, this situation is just too inexplicable.

Left with no other choice, Hiruko and Orochimaru, along with several anxious and bewildered ninjas, returned to the snake's den.

Along the way, the ninjas kept their heads down, glancing at Hiruko out of the corner of their eyes from time to time, as if trying to guess what his purpose was.

Upon arriving at the snake's den, Hiruko first dismissed the remaining ninjas, saying gently, "Go and rest to recover. You've all worked hard these past few days." The ninjas breathed a sigh of relief and quickly nodded before leaving.

Afterwards, he and Orochimaru went to his office.

The office is simply yet stylishly decorated, with bookshelves filled with various ninja scrolls and books.

After the two sat down, they began to write documents seriously, the pens scratching on the paper.

The fact that ordinary villagers in the Land of Rice Fields were so resistant to ninjas was truly unexpected for Hiruko.

He originally thought that with his prestige and Orochimaru's abilities, he could easily resolve the conflicts in the village, but he did not expect the villagers to react so strongly.

However, upon further reflection, he realized that even someone as wise and resourceful as the prime minister, capable of strategizing and winning battles from afar, could not predict everything in the world, let alone him.

Problems are not terrible, as long as we can find a way to solve them. The most urgent task now is to find a way for the villagers and ninjas to coexist peacefully.

While thinking, Hiruko roughly divided the plan into three parts.

Part One: Survival.

The Land of Fields can be described as a prime example of poverty and weakness. The country was in chaos and did not even have a clear monarch. It was like a ship without a helmsman drifting on the vast ocean, and the country seemed to be a pile of loose sand.

In this situation, people are struggling to survive, so talking to them about long-term plans is meaningless.

Winter has arrived, and the biting wind howls through the land, freezing it solid.

Orochimaru's first task was to distribute supplies to them so they could survive the winter.

Ordinary ninja villages generally do not distribute food to their people. Firstly, military groups naturally value food, as it is the foundation for maintaining combat power and survival. Without food, ninjas cannot train or fight.

Secondly, due to a lack of this capability, supplies are often prioritized for ninjas to ensure they have sufficient stamina when carrying out missions.

Orochimaru, however, does not have this problem. Konoha provides him with more funds than he needs each month, and there are not many people in his snake den now. He has plenty of funds and supplies and is fully capable of helping the villagers overcome their difficulties.

Hearing that Orochimaru was recruiting new people here, the five young ninjas, even though they were cornered by a group of ordinary villagers and looked like trapped beasts, anxiously rushing left and right in the crowd, never dared to actually make a move, let alone reveal their ninja tools to the villagers.

Their embarrassing state drew occasional shouts and curses from the villagers, which was indeed quite shameful.

However, this also demonstrates Orochimaru's exceptional skill, as he could command such awe and restraint from these powerful ninjas.

If Orochimaru had been less interested in experiments and focused more on political intrigue and expansion of power, with his extraordinary wisdom and strength, he might have truly rewritten the history of Naruto.

The five ninjas surrounded by the crowd, upon seeing Orochimaru arrive, their previously dim eyes instantly lit up, as if they had found a savior, and they shouted in unison, "Lord Orochimaru!" Their voices were filled with excitement and expectation, as if they had seen the dawn of life.

"Let them out. If you have something to say, tell me." Orochimaru's tone was as indifferent as frost, like a cold wind blowing by, without the slightest anger, as if nothing in front of him could stir up a ripple in his heart.

However, the invisible killing intent emanating from the ninja sent a chill down the spines of the ragged villagers, causing them to instinctively release their grip and take a few steps back.

After all, even Naruto struggled to withstand Orochimaru's killing intent, let alone these ordinary villagers.

In their eyes, Orochimaru was a terrifying being who could erupt at any moment.

However... the situation doesn't seem to be as bad as Hiruko imagined? Neither side actually made a move from beginning to end; the atmosphere was just as tense as a fully drawn bowstring.

Hiruko breathed a sigh of relief, his tense nerves relaxing slightly. Before Orochimaru could speak, he asked the cowering villagers in front of him, "What's going on with you? What did they do wrong?" His tone was filled with doubt and inquiry.

It turns out that these ninjas came to recruit new members.

The small ninja village is different from the large ninja village. The large ninja village has a deep foundation and is supported by many powerful families, which allows it to fight and regenerate its members continuously.

Therefore, Xiaoren Village often needs to recruit talents from the general public, just like searching for a few unpolished gems in a vast sea of ​​people.

This method is extremely inefficient, and the loyalty of the recruited people is difficult to guarantee, so it is hardly a clever approach.

But for many parents, sending their children to the Little Ninja Village is at least a way to survive.

At the very least, children will gain some strength, enabling them to protect themselves in this dangerous world.

If you're lucky, you might even live long enough to have children.

When Hiruko first encountered Rumi and Karin, he had this idea in mind: to let the children change their fate by entering the ninja village.

However, reality is often full of surprises and variables, and Hiruko directly made him the Hokage's wife.

Because Orochimaru had ample funds, he was very generous when recruiting, offering attractive benefits that made many people eager to join him.

These ordinary villagers live in poverty, so there's no reason not to send their children to the Ninja Village, which would not only improve their lives but also give their children a better future.

Moreover, Orochimaru's ninja village had just been established. Let alone bullying men and women, he probably didn't even know all of them yet.

Logically speaking, its reputation shouldn't be this bad.

Why are the villagers here resisting so fiercely?

Soon, the villagers provided the answer.