Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

This was originally just a very ordinary chance encounter. The little girl continued to play games with her friends, while Hiruko continued to deal with his political problems.

But just as the two were about to part ways, Hiruko had a flash of inspiration and came up with an extremely safe solution.

This method was like a beacon in the darkness, guiding him in the right direction.

In this age of cyber information overload, sometimes a clever solution can defuse a crisis.

"Wait a minute, you two!" The two little girls turned around and looked at him curiously, their eyes full of doubt.

"What's wrong, Hiruko?"

"Um, Xiaoxue, I want to ask your friend something."

As Hiruko spoke, she walked up to the ordinary-looking girl and said, "Miss... could you do me a favor?"

"...Waaah...Hokage Assistant...I...waaah..." As the saying goes, a local official is more powerful than a distant one. Although Princess Xiaoxue has a high status, she is not arrogant and treats her friends very sincerely.

Moreover, the Land of Snow is too far from Konoha, and its political influence cannot reach it at all, so this little girl is not afraid of Princess Yuki.

But for Naruto's support role, it's a completely different story.

The Hokage's support holds a supreme position in Konoha, revered by all. Coupled with the ambiguous relationship between Su Zhe and Tsunade, in this cyber era, Su Zhe, as the Hokage's support, represents Konoha's authority and technological strength.

Previously, Hiruko only spoke to Princess Yuki, which was somewhat better.

Now that Beiruhu is speaking to her face to face, the pressure is immense, and the young girl feels her heart beating faster.

"Um...I...can't...I already have someone I like."

...What do you take me for? Even if I'm a lolicon, I don't just lay a hand on people like that.

And... Oh dear, I didn't realize this little girl was in a relationship so early. I'm going to tell your parents... You don't want them to know you're in a relationship, do you...? Hiruko felt a wave of helplessness, but she still kept smiling.

With that thought in mind, Hiruko smiled and voiced his thoughts.

"No, no, no, you misunderstood. I just wanted to borrow your dog."

I swear, once this is all over, I'll bring it back safe and sound, okay?

"Just lend it to me for a few days."

"And you... will cry very sadly." The little girl was completely bewildered, but she still nodded subconsciously. She didn't understand why Hiruko would do this, but she still chose to believe her.

Meanwhile, Xiaoxue's eyes immediately lit up. She knew that Hiruko must have some fun plans again. In this cyber world full of novelty and excitement, Hiruko could always come up with all sorts of wonderful ideas.

"Hiruko, what are you planning to do now?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to find my dog."

"Looking for the dog... but Little White isn't lost."

"It's about to be lost." After giving a brief answer to the inquisitive princess, Hiru called over a member of the guard and whispered a few words to him.

This member of the escort team is equipped with advanced cyber communication equipment and combat gear, enabling him to execute orders quickly and accurately.

"Go see Shikaku right now... Yes, just tell him that, don't say another word, he'll understand..."

"I want everyone in Konoha, and even half of the Land of Fire, to know about this within three hours... no, within half an hour!"... The guard was quite confused, but he still calmly replied "Yes," and then disappeared without a trace.

Although he didn't understand Hiruko's plan, he knew that as a member of the guard, all he needed to do was follow orders. Under this cyber-military management, discipline was everything.

After explaining the situation, Hiruko composed himself, whispered a few words to the two girls, and then headed towards the location of the daimyo.

His steps were firm and steady, his heart filled with confidence. In this era where cyber and chakra intertwined, he believed he could definitely resolve this crisis.

If this frail and helpless little girl were really asked to complete such a difficult and dangerous task alone, she would definitely be so frightened that she would be completely disoriented and might even faint on the spot.

Fortunately, she was accompanied by a princess from the Snow Kingdom.

This princess was not only of noble birth, but also possessed extraordinary wisdom and courage.

It might have just been a sudden flash of inspiration, but Hiruko keenly sensed that this seemingly risky plan was perhaps far better than many of his previous carefully crafted schemes.

This plan cleverly utilizes people's deepest compassion and strong curiosity, and may very well achieve unexpected and excellent results.

After carefully explaining all the details to the two brave and intelligent girls, the group quickly arrived at the luxurious place where the daimyo was staying.

As usual, everyone removed their equipment and underwent a simple but rigorous body search before the two girls were finally able to meet the daimyo.

This is not some fussy, complicated process, but rather a necessary precaution.

It should be noted that the five daimyo had already gathered here, accompanied by several high-ranking officials at the ministerial level.

These usually high-ranking figures all turned their gazes to Hiruko, their eyes filled with kind and gentle looks, as if offering encouragement.

They had gloating, delighted looks in their eyes, as if they were waiting to see a good show.

And their indifferent, cold gazes, as if everything before them had nothing to do with them.

Overall, however, the atmosphere in the room was not good; there was a tense atmosphere in the air, as if a storm was about to break.

Those who are able to enter this room at this time must be people who are extremely sensitive to the political situation.

Those who remain neutral are fine, but those who harbor ill will towards Konoha will surely seize this rare opportunity to launch a major attack.

Both sides were perfectly aware of this.

In this complex political game, no one cares about the truth of the matter. Now, whether Konoha can be successfully extricated from this quagmire depends on how skillfully Hiruko handles the situation.

The atmosphere in the room was oppressive and uncomfortable, like the calm before a storm. The oppressive feeling was like an invisible mountain, making it hard to breathe.

Fortunately, the Fire Country Daimyo's expression was relatively mild, and he didn't seem to want to deliberately make things difficult for Konoha, which made Hiruko's tense heart breathe a little easier.

"Oh, Hokage's assistant, you're here. That's perfect... I was going to send someone to call you anyway."

"You must have heard about what happened in the Land of Tea, right? The Daimyo of the Land of Water is extremely angry about it. Could you please explain in detail?"

The daimyo were seated separately, each with an exquisite curtain in front of them. This was both a formality to signify their status and to add a touch of mystery.

But Beiliuhu had sharp eyes. He glanced at them and quickly figured out their attitudes from their expressions and behavior.

The Daimyo of the Land of Wind showed a hint of worry on his face, but did not speak directly. After all, Sunagakure and Konoha had a solid alliance, and Konoha had taken the Land of Wind along in previous collaborations. The Land of Wind was economically poor, and after several collaborations with Konoha, it had benefited quite a bit.

Naturally, the Daimyo of the Land of Wind had a very good impression of Konoha.

From the very beginning, he was biased towards Konoha in this matter.

However, Konoha is not a subordinate force of the Land of Wind; after all, this is the home ground of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

The Land of Wind and Konoha are being too close, which could easily cause unnecessary trouble.

Therefore, even if he wanted to say a few good words for Konoha, he couldn't say it directly and could only silently support Hiruko in his heart.

The daimyo of the Land of Earth remained calm and composed, calmly sipping his tea, making it difficult to discern his likes or dislikes from his expression.

Konoha and Iwagakure have fought several tough battles, and the two sides have a deep-seated grudge. Even now, Onoki still has spies in Konoha, keeping a close eye on the village's every move.

On the other hand, Konoha had also taken the Land of Earth into several interesting projects, which brought substantial profits to the Land of Earth. The Land of Earth's daimyo benefited greatly from these projects, so it was not easy for them to take advantage of the situation now.

He was weighing the pros and cons repeatedly in his mind, and for a moment he didn't know what to do.

There's not much to say about the Fire Country Daimyo. At most, he just wanted to use this incident to give Konoha a warning, to make Konoha aware of his existence and unquestionable authority, so that they wouldn't do anything foolish that would destroy their own defenses.

After all, Konoha is an important force in the Land of Fire, playing a crucial role in the stability and development of the Land of Fire.

As for the Land of Lightning and the Land of Water... the attitudes of these two daimyo are quite subtle.

The daimyo of the Land of Lightning gently stroked his teacup, not drinking any tea, as if lost in thought, pondering something in his mind.

The way the Daimyo of the Land of Water looked at Hiruko carried a hint of menace—after all, in the traditional political landscape, the Land of Tea was the Land of Water's junior ally.

If you mess with the Land of Tea, don't blame the Land of Water for turning its back on you.

The Land of Water has always regarded the Land of Tea as its sphere of influence, and now that the Land of Tea is in trouble, they will naturally not let it go.

The Land of Tea is not a traditional neutral country—or rather, a strategic buffer zone—like the Land of Grass and the Land of Earth.

It has its own unique geographical location and extremely important political status, playing a pivotal role in the fierce competition among major powers.

As for this matter having nothing to do with Konoha... it really doesn't matter at all.

In the face of complex politics, the truth is often ruthlessly ignored, and interests become the key factor that determines everything.

However, Hiruko also keenly noticed that although the daimyo of the Land of Water was somewhat angry, he did not directly launch an attack.

It goes without saying who he was considering—of course, it was the daimyo of the Land of Fire.

The incident happened so suddenly that Hiruko was completely unprepared, let alone the daimyo.

The Daimyo of the Land of Water's first reaction was that Konoha was up to something again, and his second reaction was whether the Land of Fire was secretly supporting them. After all, the Land of Fire was a major power with great strength and far-reaching influence.

Although the daimyo of the Land of Fire has always appeared very friendly and has not shown any signs of expansion.

But how could people like them easily reveal their true thoughts? They are all shrewd and calculating politicians, adept at concealing their true intentions, making them difficult to fathom.

Therefore, the most crucial factor in this incident is the attitude of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

The Land of Wind wanted to help but had reservations; the Land of Earth watched from the sidelines, hesitant and undecided.

The Land of Lightning is waiting for the best bidder to maximize its profits; the Land of Water is hesitant and indecisive; so the most important one, of course, is the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

As long as we can get him to lend a hand, the problem shouldn't be too big.

This matter really has nothing to do with Konoha. As long as the internal strife in the Land of Tea ends and the ruler of the Land of Tea comes to explain, everything will be fine... So, how can we get the daimyo of the Land of Fire to lend a hand... Once you reach the position of the daimyo of the Land of Fire, you really don't lack anything.

Even if Konoha's achievements in external wars were to be attributed to him, a share would naturally be counted towards him... but Hiruko really knew what he wanted.

He had a deep understanding of the personality and needs of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, and knew what could move him.

"I'm sorry for the trouble."

"But the affairs of the Land of Tea are indeed unrelated to Konoha."

"I swear on the honor of all the Hokage!" Hearing Hiruko's serious words, the Fire Country Daimyo's expression immediately became even more amiable.

"Ah, no, no... Don't be so nervous. We just want to talk to you and get things sorted out..." The Fire Country Daimyo didn't want things to get too tense with Konoha; he hoped to maintain a relatively harmonious relationship.

The five daimyo merely shrugged indifferently at the desperate cries of the warriors from the Land of Tea, cries filled with pain, despair, and resentment, without even lifting their eyelids, as if it were nothing more than insignificant noise from afar.

In their world, such a tragedy is nothing to brag about.

Compared to the blood-soaked, gruesome battles on the battlefield of the Tea Country, where the stench of blood permeated every inch of the air, they were clearly more interested in the incredible feat of a cat performing a backflip.

Chapter 395 The Dignity of the King

They whispered amongst themselves, their faces smirking, their eyes gleaming with curiosity and the excitement of a triumphant prank, as if discussing a funny farce, completely oblivious to the life-and-death struggles on the battlefield.