Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

Therefore, since the end of the Fourth Shinobi World War, Hyuga's life has been relatively easy, without much external interference.

However, as the head of the family, Hiashi Hyuga saw more and further ahead.

He was well aware of the cruelty and unpredictability of the ninja world and knew he had to plan ahead for the future of his clan.

"The Fifth Hokage's strength has improved by leaps and bounds, as we have all witnessed. The Hokage lineage is full of talented people and has a worthy successor."

Ninjas like Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy are all highly skilled and experienced fighters, and many promising young ninjas are constantly emerging.

"Hiruko of the Uchiha clan awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, which is a powerful symbol of the Uchiha clan and possesses terrifying power."

His eldest son, Uchiha Itachi, has also begun to show his talent.

I've taken a look, and he is indeed exceptionally talented. At such a young age, he has already demonstrated extraordinary ability and intelligence; his future is limitless.

"And what about our Hyuga..." Hyuga Hiashi sighed slightly, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

Ten years from now, there will inevitably be an unprecedented battle to the death.

The Hyuga family has a long history, and has produced many Kage-level experts.

Over the years, the Hyuga clan has produced many powerful ninjas who carved out their own niche in the ninja world with their Byakugan and Gentle Fist techniques.

But in this era... even if the Hyuga lineage survives the brutal war, how can they gain a foothold in the new ninja world without enough skilled fighters?

In this ninja world where strength reigns supreme, without great power, one can only be bullied by other clans, and may even be eliminated by the times.

“Brother, what do you mean…” Hyuga Hizashi seemed to understand his brother’s worries, and a serious expression appeared on his face.

“Bring your child Neji over tomorrow so I can see him… I’ve discussed it with some elders, and we’re going to select some elites from the clan and teach them the clan’s secret techniques from a young age.”

We must concentrate the clan's resources to cultivate a group of outstanding ninjas, so that they can become the future pillars of the Hyuga clan.

Rather than be left behind by the times, it's better to fight to the death.

Hiashi Hyuga said with a determined look in his eyes, as if he had already made up his mind.

Hearing what Hiashi Hyuga said, Hizashi Hyuga was happy but also a little worried.

He was pleased that his brother had finally begun to value the cultivation of the younger generation of the family, which was a good thing for the future of the Hyuga clan.

However, he was also worried that things might go in the wrong direction, since cultivating elites is not something that can be done overnight, and there will be many difficulties and challenges.

“Brother, things can’t be that bad… Besides, you have Hinata, right? And you’re still young, you have plenty of time to train more excellent ninjas.” Hyuga Hizashi tried to comfort his brother, while also expressing some of his own doubts.

“I also hope that I’m just worrying for nothing, but for some reason, I just…” Hiashi Hyuga frowned, his face full of worry, which seemed to have materialized and weighed heavily on his heart.

Hyuga Hizashi also looked solemn. The two brothers looked at each other in silence, and for a moment, the room was so quiet that only their breathing could be heard.

Together they slowly looked out the window at the bright moon. The bright moonlight shone on the earth, as if draping everything in the world in a silver veil, but the two brothers had no heart to appreciate the beautiful scenery at the moment.

If... there were a few more Kage-level experts in the clan, why would they be so worried about the clan's future, walking on thin ice in this complex ninja world situation...?

Time always flies when it's time for the girls' club; it ended very quickly.

The ladies, each with their own thoughts, hurried away with their children, leaving the tranquil space to Beiliuhu and his women.

If this were a slice-of-life anime, Hiruko's harem-building behavior would have been utterly condemned by viewers, and he would be dead by now. The scene would probably be a chaotic and comical mess of boiling water and cicadas chirping.

However, this is Konoha, a place with the legacy of the Warring States period. In this place where the strong are respected and the ideas are relatively open, he doesn't even need to find a high-sounding excuse like "I must continue my family's bloodline." He can just say that he wants to have a harem.

Temari didn't have any objections, since she wasn't sleeping in the same room as them.

This girl's imagination of her husband and lover is still at the naive stage of playing house.

She knew in her heart that she had to be a good wife and help Sunagakure and Konoha maintain a good relationship; this was her responsibility and mission as the princess of Sunagakure.

But she was unaware of the inside story; the power struggles and conflicts of interest hidden beneath the surface of peace were too distant and complicated for her.

When she finally realized this... it would be many years later, perhaps on a quiet night, when she was alone and recalling these past events, she would suddenly understand and be filled with endless emotions.

The greatest sorrow in the world is that children can enter the women's bathhouse with their mothers, a carefree and joyful time.

By the time he realized the benefits of this, he could no longer go in. He could only stare at the closed door, filled with regret and disappointment.

In short, apart from Hiruko occasionally being unable to resist adding some "excitement" to the affairs of the harem, everything was peaceful.

Adhering to the principle of "dealing with today's business immediately," and the swift and decisive approach of blinding, castrating, forcing rebellion, and demanding ransom in one fell swoop, Hiruko resumed his duties the following day.

His first priority was naturally dealing with the grass ball issue.

It's definitely too late to start large-scale business this year, but that doesn't stop him from making meticulous arrangements now.

Konoha's commercial system is now increasingly developed, resembling a huge and complex network that closely connects various industries and regions.

Soon, several well-known businessmen in the industry sat down in front of Biruhu.

These wealthy merchants looked worried, their brows furrowed so tightly that they looked as if they could trap a fly.

After all, for now, grass dumplings are basically a business with a steady, long-term revenue stream.

Its ability to make money is mainly due to its scale, which involves acquiring, processing, and selling large quantities of goods to generate profits.

These wealthy merchants all have a long history of selling grass dumplings, some even dating back to before the Warring States period. They have witnessed the rise and fall of the industry and accumulated rich experience and connections.

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Ordinary businessmen are not taken seriously by them; in their eyes, those small businessmen are nothing more than ants struggling to survive on the fringes of the industry.

Those who are truly wealthy look down on the seemingly meager profits of grass dumplings, while those who are not wealthy cannot compete with them and are simply unable to compete in this field.

They don't expand outwards, quietly guarding their own little track. Over the years, they have lived a fulfilling and leisurely life.

Their parents have shown them that as long as they stick to this path, they and their descendants can continue to live a life of luxury without worrying about the changing world.

Throughout history, those who were greedy and blindly expanded without any means necessary have ultimately disappeared into the torrent of history, becoming negative examples for people.

Ancient means stable, a belief they have always upheld.

But now the Fifth Hokage has arrived... Everyone knows he's the ultimate troublemaker.

Not only is he powerful, but he is also ruthless, like a demon from hell, leaving devastation in his wake.

His desires were endless, like a bottomless pit that could never be filled.

He was like a giant crocodile living in the mud; whoever he set his sights on, he would bite them and then unleash a death rock 'n' roll, tearing flesh and blood off their body.

The scene was extremely cruel and efficient, sending chills down one's spine.

The merchants of Caotuanzi did not want to associate with such naturally wealthy businessmen, because it was bound to mean bad news. They were afraid that their interests would be harmed and that their years of hard work would be destroyed in an instant.

Hiruko invited them, and they couldn't refuse, since the Hokage's authority was not to be challenged. They had no choice but to bite the bullet and come here with trepidation.

Hiruko noticed the tension and unease of the guests before him; their faces were filled with fear, and their eyes revealed confusion.

He understood that the world had many misunderstandings about him, believing him to be cold-blooded, ruthless, and mercenary.

He didn't want to explain further, but instead took out the contract and said, "Gentlemen, I'm not here to escalate the conflict, but to resolve the issue." His voice was calm and powerful, which reassured people.

“I understand your business habits and know that you are reluctant to try innovation and prefer to run your business in a step-by-step manner.”

In that case, let's stick to tradition.

Hiruko continued, "Today, we'll only talk about straw dumplings and tatami mats."

"You just need to buy more straw dumplings and sell more tatami mats, how about that? These things won't spoil even after a long time." He smiled, his eyes revealing sincerity and expectation.

The wealthy merchants dared not refuse outright, nor did they dare to agree easily.

They knew how ruthless Beiliuhu was and were afraid of falling into his trap.

So they carefully examined the contract that Biluhu had produced, reading every word meticulously and not overlooking any detail.

This contract looks too normal, so normal that it's like the most ordinary contract, without complicated terms or hidden traps.

With their own sales channels and technical expertise, they only needed to be responsible for purchasing the straw dumplings and selling the tatami mats, while the country of Tanokuni was responsible for providing the straw dumplings. There was no conflict between the two parties.

Konoha provided some funding, making it seem like a fair and reasonable collaboration.

This sounds like a really good business.

After all, tatami mats are items that can be stored for a long time and are a necessity for every household.

As long as you don't do anything reckless, it's hard to lose money.

The only strange thing is that Konoha's funds are not directly transferred to them, but go through several intermediaries.

However, considering their identity as ninjas, this might be to conceal the specifics of their cash flow.

After all, while the five great ninja villages appear to be on good terms, there are undercurrents of conflict beneath the surface.

However, if this contract is followed completely, it seems that Hiruko's target is not them.

So what is his real goal? Wealthy businessmen will not underestimate any top businessman with a great reputation, as they know that it must be closely related to their own interests.

However, no matter how hard they thought about it, they couldn't figure out Hiruko's true intentions.

"What do you all think?" Hiruko asked.

The wealthy merchants were filled with doubt and uncertainty, but the reliable image that Hiruko had cultivated over the years came into play at this moment.

Everyone knows that Beiliuhu has always been upright and honest in his dealings with people, and he never resorts to underhanded tactics.

"Then let's do as the fifth generation leader says. We have no objections." In the end, the wealthy merchants made their decision.

Meanwhile, in the Mizukage's office in the Land of Water, thanks to the diplomatic system, Konoha's intelligence was quickly relayed back to Kirigakure headquarters.

Of course, this is also because Hiruko did not intend to hide this news.

The man wearing the vortex mask soon learned of this news.

He remained silent for a long time before finally summoning the man with a clear distinction between black and white.

"What is that guy up to now..." the masked man said.

"It seems so, so are you going to stop him?" the man with the distinct black and white features asked.

“That’s right, that’s what I think,” the masked man replied.

“It’s good that you’re willing to take action, but… you’re not Yagura after all. Can you really defeat him? What if you fail…” the man with the distinct black and white features reminded him.

"Anyway, it's Kirigakure that died, so what does it have to do with us? The situation where the five great ninja villages have stopped fighting is too disadvantageous for us."

"We must make them fight each other again... No matter what, we cannot let Konoha continue to grow... It has grown more in this year than in the previous twenty years!" the masked man said firmly.

“That makes sense, but what are you planning to do?” the man with his distinct black and white features asked.