Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

“At present, it is indeed a bit difficult to miniaturize the zero-tail extraction mode.”

After a moment of contemplation, Hiruko said, "But this technology will definitely improve gradually, after all, it doesn't need to face high-pressure battles."

For now, we can start by building chakra extraction centers in cities of all sizes, and then gradually expand them.

Both Hiruko and the industrialists hoped to solve all the problems at once, but they also understood that such things could only be done gradually.

First the big cities, then the small cities, and finally the rural areas.

Although this is slow, it is steady and reliable, taking one step at a time.

With all the roads open, business will be much easier.

The industrialist representative was willing to wait, believing it to be a reasonable expenditure.

“In that case, then…” The industrialist representative stared at the youthful version of the three-wheeled vehicle in front of him, and suddenly thought of a brilliant idea.

"We don't need to find anyone to build a chakra extraction center."

Our factory is full of complaining workers. By periodically making them walk through the chakra extraction center, we not only extract their negative emotions and stop their constant complaining, but we also gain energy.

“How wonderful…” Hiruko couldn’t help but exclaim, “We can not only produce, but also act as a power plant at the same time.”

This lowers costs even further; we're already making a profit before the car is even manufactured.

"Are you even human?" someone couldn't help but curse.

However, if this guy says it, it seems quite reasonable.

Hiruko had no doubt that these large factory owners would beat some of the weaker workers to death.

Fortunately, the technology is in Konoha's hands, giving Konoha the initiative.

Just keep the intake intensity to a minimum; at worst, it'll feel like they've run a few kilometers.

Young workers are physically fit, and with some extra pay for their hard work, they should be fine as long as they don't come every week.

This matter could not be delayed, so Hiruko spoke directly to the representatives of the industrial faction.

The industrialist representative was understandably extremely dissatisfied. "Why go through all this trouble..." he complained, but he also knew that it was the best solution at the moment.

Chapter 300 The Industrial Revolution

"Because I don't have a son yet, I'm really worried that if I do have a son in the future, I won't even have a decent means of transportation, like the Chrysanthemum brand vehicle that symbolizes resilience and strength."

The industrialist spoke hesitantly, his voice tinged with helplessness and compromise, no longer insisting on his perhaps somewhat extreme views.

...This feudal legacy can indeed have a unique "use" at certain times. He even steered the conversation to such a private and somewhat sensitive topic as the worry of not being able to have a son, and the industrialist representative really had no way to continue to strongly refute it.

After all, compared to completely enraging the Fifth Hokage Hiruko, some flaws in his viewpoints are barely acceptable.

Currently, the Land of Fire already possesses a fairly complete industrial system, and simple vehicles like the three-wheeled motorcycle don't need much modification from industry giants.

The two discussed it enthusiastically, adding details as they went, and gradually the overall outline of the three-wheeled vehicle became clear.

Hiruko slowly closed his eyes, and began to imagine the magnificent scene of three-wheeled vehicles and tractors running all over the Land of Fire in the future.

Although the scene may look a bit "awkward," it actually represents powerful luck that can be converted into a lot of money.

In the past, if an elderly woman in a village near the city wanted to sell vegetables, the process was extremely troublesome. She had to carry the vegetables on a shoulder pole for a long time and constantly worry that they would spoil.

Now it's much better. With the three-wheeled vehicles, you can just jump on and drive off quickly, making the round trip much faster.

Moreover, there's absolutely no need to worry about running out of power on the road—at worst, you can bring your grandson along, and if the power goes out, just give him a couple of light slaps as a way to charge the vehicle. Although this is just a joke, it also reflects the convenience of using a three-wheeled vehicle.

Traffic in the city has become much easier thanks to the presence of three-wheeled vehicles.

With a carrying capacity of several hundred kilograms, it is sufficient to meet most daily needs.

After all, this thing is convenient for carrying both goods and people, making it extremely practical.

"If you put it that way... Interesting! Absolutely interesting!" The industrialist representative, realizing the brilliance of the statement, couldn't help but praise it highly. "Truly worthy of being the most resourceful person in the ninja world!"

Of course, Hiruko was well aware that doing things this way would definitely have many drawbacks.

Putting everything else aside, the traffic police must be furious and cursing.

The fact that three-wheeled vehicles require no training and can be used immediately greatly lowers the barrier to entry. While this has increased social transportation capacity, the varying skill levels of users will inevitably pose a serious challenge to traffic rules in the short term.

After all, people in this era are full of martial spirit, and traffic lights are probably no match for them; they might even treat them as decorations.

Secondly, there is the issue of overloading.

In this era, consumerism has not yet become prevalent; most people are still those who live frugally and carefully manage their daily lives.

They're the kind of people who'll grab a handful of scallions from you even when they're just buying some vegetables.

A three-wheeled vehicle can easily carry several hundred kilograms of cargo, but the people of the Fire Country in this era will definitely overload it to one ton, two tons, or even three tons or more... Just like the Indians' ability to pull a whole company in one vehicle, it is no longer an unattainable dream here.

This is something that cannot be stopped; they are not just likely to do it, they will definitely do it.

Just by thinking about it, you can imagine how much pressure such an operation would put on the entire Land of Fire's transportation system.

Leaving aside the wear and tear on the roads, the accident rate will definitely skyrocket.

And there are certainly many more social problems that he cannot see, like bombs hidden in the shadows, ready to explode at any moment.

As industrialization deepens, the world is becoming an incredibly intricate web, and a problem in any link can trigger a chain reaction.

Three-wheeled vehicles and tractors may not sound impressive, but they actually represent a huge leap forward in transportation capacity, which will definitely have an impact on the entire world.

These effects include both positive and negative ones.

But... as long as the benefits outweigh the drawbacks and it truly promotes global development, then it's acceptable, right? At least he's prepared and can help deal with some of the issues, instead of just blindly facing all the problems brought by Earth like a naive fool...

In practice, this would undoubtedly be an extremely complex project.

However, the industrial representatives have been in the industry for many years and have an exceptionally deep understanding of the market.

He simply tapped the abacus a few times, and the crisp sound seemed to be calculating all sorts of future possibilities, giving him a general idea of ​​what was to come.

“If things continue as they are… it is indeed possible!” “But…” But what? Hiruko couldn’t figure it out. At this point, why was the industrialist representative still hesitating? Was there some factor he hadn’t considered?

...Did this guy figure out that I was intentionally using the power of the zaibatsu to shut the daimyo up? Hiruko did indeed cleverly utilize the industrial representative here.

Because Zero Tail is truly inhumane.

Not everyone likes having their negative emotions and energy drained; resistance is inevitable.

At this point, the daimyo's strong authority is needed to maintain order.

But the daimyo certainly wouldn't work for nothing; the industrialist representative would definitely have to contribute... Once he contributes, the daimyo's garden will have a steady stream of funding... The daimyo doesn't really care where the money comes from, as long as there's money coming in.

That shouldn't be the case... and even if he did notice, he wouldn't object.

As long as there is profit to be made, businessmen can tolerate the initial investment, after all, everyone is thinking about getting a share of the future market.

“But…” the industrialist representative muttered, revealing his true concerns.

"You're going to ruin an entire industry again."

"You'll be assassinated, won't you?"

"Although my position was chosen by everyone to resolve conflicts among us."

But you have such a big pot, I can…” Beiluhu now understood who he was talking about.

It's the entire internal combustion engine locomotive industry.

The cost of a three-wheeled vehicle is so low that the internal combustion engine industry will definitely not be able to hold the low-priced vehicle market – everything else can be copied, but how can you copy the core energy source?

This is Konoha's exclusive territory.

Negative emotions are cheaper than any natural resource—they can even be profitable on their own, absorbing people's negative emotions and converting them into energy—it's an incredibly lucrative business.

Hiruko himself did not have any intention of seizing the internal combustion engine vehicle industry, but after losing the low-priced vehicle market, it was only a matter of time before the mid- and high-end vehicles were also lost... To put it bluntly, this is not even a problem for car companies, but a new energy revolution.

The advantage of fossil fuels over chakra fuels may be that they are more abundant – after all, the human population is ultimately finite and cannot all be used as batteries to provide negative energy.

But chakra energy and natural energy are the ultimate weapons.

While it's impossible to perfectly solve the problem of utilizing natural energy right now, it doesn't mean it can't be solved in the future. After all, people don't need to use natural energy to fight, so their innate requirements are low. As long as they can stably absorb and convert natural energy, the advantages of chakra energy will be unparalleled...

Based on this, who would invest in an industry that is likely to be crushed in the future? The industrialist representative put it very tactfully, but Hiruko could still feel the deep concern beneath those gentle words.

When people go out to do business, they believe in making money, not losing face.

As long as the profit is right, we can discuss anything.

But once zero tails become widespread, it directly attacks other people's foundation... In this regard, no human relationships can be considered; it can only be a life-or-death struggle.

Sending down a dirt plane is considered mild; there might be even more violent forms of resistance.

Beiliuhu could not see the drawbacks of it.

When wealthy businessmen are driven to the brink, they will naturally do some crazy things.

But... isn't this the path that ninjas should take? Ninjas can be warriors, they can sacrifice themselves to protect their country, but ninjas should never be wasted as disposable tools.

Their primary roles should be PhDs, engineers, respected individuals, and people who change the world.

The Sage of Six Paths passed down the Ninja Clan not so that people would use what should have been used to develop productivity to kill each other! This path is bound to be extremely difficult, but fortunately, his reputation is already very bad, so he doesn't mind getting even worse... This is called the low moral advantage.

Just like stinky tofu, which smells bad but tastes good, he is willing to be the "stinky tofu" of the ninja world, paving a new path for ninjas.

Naruto can't do that, after all, Naruto has too many bonds and limitations, while Hiruko has nothing left to lose.

"Thank you for reminding me. I understand now, but there are always risks in doing business. If you only talk about profits and not risks, isn't that just deceiving yourself? ... Can I ask you to stay out of this?"

"Personally, I don't want any members of my faction to fight each other, because that would be denying the meaning of my existence."

But I also know that industry faces competition all the time.

Higher production efficiency, more popular ideas, and lower costs are emerging like mushrooms after rain in this era…” The industrialist representative sighed deeply, his sigh filled with helplessness and worry about the future.

"I will remain neutral, and I might even help you bring a few friends over... but... sigh..."

Clearly, the industrial faction is taking sides.

While claiming to remain neutral, he also offered to help bring a few friends over—clearly, he favored chakra energy over fossil fuels, which were currently underdeveloped.

This stuff is plentiful, easy to extract, and pollution-free. It can even help large factory owners suppress resistance... Why refuse? He is a representative of large factory owners and large capital.

It is not a representative of internal combustion engines.

Since chakra energy has so many advantages, why not choose to support it?