Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

This secret letter was transmitted through a special chakra-encrypted channel, like a ray of dawn in the darkness, finally letting him know what had happened in the Land of Tea.

The whistleblower was indeed suspicious. Either Black Zetsu was manipulating things behind the scenes, like a venomous snake lurking in the darkness, exploiting vulnerabilities in the cyber chakra network to manipulate things secretly and wait for the right moment to strike.

Or perhaps it's some powerful ninja village stirring up trouble, attempting to manipulate the situation in this complex matter.

All of the other party's actions were shrouded in mystery, making it impossible to discern their true intentions, as if one were lost in a fog, unable to find one's way.

But the affairs of the tea country itself are not that complicated.

In short, it means that the young king was working hard to develop the country and was determined to make it prosper. Like a traveler with a dream, he was striving to move forward on the road to prosperity.

However, they have always struggled to find enough financial support, making every step incredibly difficult.

However, the arrival of Hiruko was like a timely rain, giving him ample confidence and making it possible for him to realize his dream.

Hiruko used cyber chakra technology to plan a completely new development path for the Land of Tea and introduced an advanced industrial model.

At the end of the secret letter, Hiruko also included a bank draft from the Land of Fire. This draft was issued through the cyber financial system, which offers extremely high security and convenience. It was a private gift to His Highness the Lord, a small token of his support.

As for the investment, there were separate contracts and checks. Public and private matters were kept separate, which Hiruko understood very well. After all, this is crucial in complex political and business dealings, especially in this era where cyber technology and the economy are closely intertwined.

These things were not a big deal in themselves. Whether the money sent into the imperial treasury was used by the king for food, drink, and entertainment, or was saved up, it was none of Beiliuhu's business.

He only cared about whether things would develop in a direction favorable to Konoha.

But the fatal flaw was that this young king actually decided to rise up in rebellion, not against himself, but against the big landowners.

He had long been fed up with those big landlords who forbade this and that, and who constantly talked about how the ancestral laws could not be changed.

These large landowners, like stubborn conservatives, tightly bound the country's progress, using a combination of traditional power and new methods of cyber technology to protect their own interests.

The king's move was undoubtedly intended to break these old shackles and bring new vitality to the country.

"Loyal ministers have wine, traitors have knives, and upright ministers fight their mothers!" Beiruhu muttered to himself. From a personal perspective, he quite liked this fellow's magnanimity and courage in not being obsessed with personal enjoyment but choosing to do great things.

In this materialistic world, it is truly rare to find someone with such lofty aspirations and unwavering determination.

But you, you'd be even worse off than someone who lives a life of luxury and debauchery! If you're going to hit me, at least tell me beforehand!

If you start fighting now, with all my past records, everyone will definitely assume it was me!

In this era of rapid cyber information dissemination, even the smallest things can be magnified infinitely.

Hiruko grew angrier the more he thought about it, and slammed his fist on the desk. The huge impact made the documents on the desk jump up and scatter all over the floor. The holographic projector also flickered a few times and almost went out.

But since things had come to this, there was nothing he could do.

Shisui didn't stop it at first because Hiruko told him to do nothing and observe the situation to see how it would develop.

Faced with the endless stream of rebels, surging like a tidal wave, Shisui could only choose to first protect the safety of the Lord of the Land of Tea, ensuring his life was not threatened, and then send the details of the matter back to Konoha through cyber communication equipment for Hiruko to judge.

"We can't just sit here and wait to die... Men, come with me to see the Daimyo of the Land of Fire!" Hiruko slapped his cheek hard, trying to clear his head and muster his spirits to prepare for the challenges ahead.

He knew that this trip would inevitably face many difficulties and doubts, but he had no other choice.

In this complex game of cyber politics, every step must be taken with caution.

No one can be as universally liked as Little Money, and the same goes for Konoha Village.

Since the rise of the leader, Konoha Village has overcome numerous obstacles and, through its own strength and wisdom, gained the support of many business leaders, achieving remarkable results in various fields.

Konoha Village has vigorously developed the cyber chakra technology industry and become a leader in the field.

But at the same time, he also earned the hatred of many people.

For example, the tobacco company lost its market share due to the rise of Konoha Village. Its original share of the pie was taken away by others, so it naturally hated Konoha Village to the core.

They used cyber media to spread negative comments about Konoha Village online.

Some things are beyond our control. Caesar held immense power for a time, but in the end, he was betrayed and met a tragic end.

The higher you stand, the more cautious you must be, because countless eyes are watching you, and a slight misstep could lead to utter ruin, especially in this era of ubiquitous cyber surveillance.

Now that the Land of Tea has made such a huge mess, all Hiruko can do is come up with a good way to gloss over the matter.

This matter has nothing to do with Konoha? So what if it's true? Konoha's enemies wouldn't think that way.

They only wanted Konoha to die; they didn't care how many bowls of noodles Konoha had eaten.

In their eyes, they would not hesitate to strike at any opportunity to attack Konoha.

Even if they can't destroy Konoha, they'll still make things difficult for it. After all, they're based in Konoha and their stance is completely different from Konoha's. Naturally, they won't miss any opportunity to smear Konoha. They'll use cyber media to amplify the situation and guide public opinion.

Hiruko used illusion magic on herself several times in a row. The mysterious power of the illusion magic flowed like a clear spring, allowing her to calm down and roughly sketch out a few plans in her mind.

However, how to implement it specifically still needs careful consideration.

There was nothing we could do; who knew this would happen?

No matter how many contingency plans he makes, he can't possibly include such low-probability events.

Who in their right mind would have thought that a seemingly ordinary cola business would lead to a rebellion by the ruler of the Land of Tea? And a rebellion against his own retainers? This is simply beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. In this complex world where cybernetics and chakra intertwine, anything is possible.

"Is it true that anything can happen if you live long enough?"

Hiruko thought to himself, "Then why not teach Gabe Newell to count to three? Damn it, we're spending their money, and they're playing such a low-level game..."

Although his heart was churning like a turbulent sea, Hiruko's face remained expressionless, still wearing a smiling expression.

Having served as Hokage for a while, I still have some semblance of disguise. I can't let others easily see through my inner thoughts, especially in this era of ubiquitous cyber surveillance, where every move can be analyzed and interpreted.

He remained calm and walked with steady steps through the crowds who kept greeting him, heading towards the Konoha Grand Hotel.

Although this matter came extremely suddenly, like a bolt from the blue, the five daimyo are currently gathered near Konoha because of the Imperial Examination.

This saved Hiruko a lot of time, allowing him to define certain things before others.

After all, Konoha has so many friends, and they weren't made for nothing. They will lend a helping hand when necessary.

Friends support each other in times of difficulty. Hiruko believes that his friends will stand by him during this crisis, and that they can communicate and coordinate at any time through cyber communication devices.

In fact, Hiruko knew very well that the affairs of the Land of Tea could absolutely not destroy Konoha.

After all, the ruler of the Land of Tea isn't truly brainless; no matter how this matter ends, he won't implicate Konoha.

He understood the importance of cooperating with Konoha, and he also knew the consequences of offending Konoha.

But... some people just need a pretext; they don't need the truth.

They just want to use this as an excuse to achieve their own goals; they will use cyber media tools to amplify the situation infinitely.

As Hiruko was thinking this, she heard a clear female voice coming from afar. The voice was as melodious as a silver bell and echoed in the air.

He looked in the direction of the sound and saw a cute girl in casual clothes—wasn't this Feng Hua Xiaoxue?

Yes, the wind, flowers, and snow are still in Konoha.

Although she and her father, Kazayuki Kazama, have been in Konoha for almost half a year, and all the snow ninja and various possible rebels have been dealt with, the father and daughter have never returned to the Land of Snow.

Although she outwardly vehemently opposes the offline monarchy, how is Fuuka Hayase any different from the benevolent rulers who practice the offline monarchy?

He enjoyed his comfortable life in Konoha and seemed to have forgotten his responsibilities in the Land of Snow. In this era of advanced cyber technology, he seemed to have become accustomed to this comfortable and convenient life.

"Hiruko!" Xiaoxue called out to him joyfully, her voice filled with happiness, and she looked very happy.

The girl hopped and skipped like a lively little rabbit, with an ordinary-looking girl following behind her.

The girl looked timid, holding a cute curly-haired puppy in her arms.

This curly-haired puppy doesn't resemble any known breed; it's likely a mixed-breed, fluffy, and very adorable.

The girl had no markings resembling a family crest, so she couldn't belong to any family and was just a commoner.

Moreover, she showed no signs of chakra and was not a ninja. She was just an ordinary girl, standing out in this world full of ninjas and mysterious powers, like a breath of fresh air in the cyber world.

Judging from their demeanor, they seem to be friends.

Logically speaking, no matter what, Fuuka Koyuki wouldn't associate with such an ordinary girl; her maids would definitely object.

After all, the difference in social status was there, and the maids were worried that Xiaoxue would be negatively affected.

However... this brat must have acted like a princess again, ignoring the maids' objections and insisting on becoming friends with this ordinary girl.

Hiruko had long noticed that this girl had a kind of "I don't care what level my friends are, as they're not as good as me anyway" attitude. In her eyes, friendship is not about status or wealth, and in this cyber age, such pure friendship is especially precious.

"Hehe, look here!" Xiaoxue waved her little hand, her face beaming with a bright smile, seemingly quite unhappy that Hiruko had turned her gaze to her friend.

"Hiruko, where are you going to play again?"

Why is your first reaction that I'm going somewhere to play again? I'm the Hokage, you know, I'm serious! I have important things to deal with, I'm not going to play.

"Because it's really funny when Hiruko bullies the big cat!" Princess Xiaoxue put her hands behind her back, stuck out her tongue cutely, and looked incredibly adorable. "Take me with you this time too!"

What big cat? She has a name, she's called Yukito Nii.

Yukito is a proud and arrogant queen with a bad temper.

If that arrogant queen Yugito hears you call her "cat," she'll slash your face until it bleeds, just to teach you a lesson. She's a powerful ninja who can control the chakra of tailed beasts, and in this era of cyber and chakra fusion, her strength is not to be underestimated.

"I really didn't go there to play." Hiruko squatted down, looking at Yuki at eye level. He patted Yuki's head twice, her soft hair sliding under his hand, and then skillfully took out two lollipops from his pocket and gave them to the two little girls.

These two lollipops are also specially made, containing trace amounts of chakra energy that can invigorate people.

"I have some very important matters to report to His Highness, so I can't play with you any longer."

"...Is it about the Land of Tea?" This little girl is really clever; she guessed it right away.

But thinking about it, it makes sense, after all, he is the heir to the Land of Snow.

Chapter 394 I swear on the honor of all the Hokage!

In the original timeline, her entire family was wiped out by Feng Hua Nu Tao, and she was basically left to fend for herself for a long time, with an instinctive aversion to politics.

But her father is still alive and well. As a princess, and one who is destined to become the king, some education is unavoidable.

She needs to understand politics and learn how to govern a country; this is her future responsibility, and in this age of cyber politics, this knowledge is especially important.

"Yes, that matter has nothing to do with Konoha."

"It was just an accident... sigh, but many people wouldn't think that way."

"I must explain this clearly to the daimyo to prevent things from happening that would cause pain to loved ones and joy to enemies." Hearing Hiruko say this, Princess Koyuki indeed stopped trying to stop her.

"Ah, in that case... Ugh, I can't really help..." "It's alright, I'm just happy that you meant well..."

Hiruko smiled and said that he didn't want Xiaoxue to have too much burden. After all, she was still a child, and in this complicated cyber world, she should have her own happy childhood.