Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

This father's name is Fuuka Hayase, a daimyo of the Land of Snow.

He came to Konoha at the invitation of Hiruko for technical exchanges.

Although the invitation process was somewhat forceful at first, he was impressed by Hiruko's extensive knowledge after meeting him.

The technologies and policy improvement suggestions provided by Hiruko, which he had never seen before, were invaluable to him.

His excellent policies for governing the country also filled him with joy.

Following behind the father and daughter was a man with a gloomy face; he was Feng Hua Zaoxue's younger brother, Feng Hua Nutao.

He too was "invited" to Konoha by Hiruko, and he was filled with shame.

Unlike his brother, Fuuka Nutō is always plotting how to get back at Konoha and will definitely take revenge on them in the future.

When he saw the two founders of Konoha Village using world-destroying ninjutsu in the trailer, his face twitched involuntarily.

He muttered to himself, no wonder there was such a big gap over the Valley of the End, it turned out that it was created by these two guys.

Is this really something a ninja could do?

It's fake, definitely fake, it's absolutely movie special effects!

Feng Hua Nu Tao repeatedly hypnotized himself, trying to solidify his own thoughts.

Despite his burly appearance, he is actually a scientific researcher.

However, his research style and inventions were more rugged and violent, quite different from those researchers who pursued precision. Perhaps this is the difference between the styles of European and Russian researchers.

At that moment, an older model sedan pulled up in front of them. The door opened, and Kakashi stepped out with a smile, politely saying, "Lord Kazaka Hayate, the Hokage requests your presence."

As he spoke, he opened the back door of the car, gesturing for the father and daughter, Kazama Shoyuki, to get in.

The Hokage's family banquet this time was not only attended by the Daimyo of the Land of Snow.

The Queen of Loulan, who was invited to Konoha by Minato Namikaze a few days ago, and the priestess of the Land of Demons who came to Konoha for some unknown reason, also received invitations.

These are all important figures in the ninja world.

Feng Hua Zaoxue thanked her very politely, then got into the car with her daughter in her arms.

In Minato Namikaze's private residence, Naruto Uzumaki, who was less than two months old, was happily playing hide-and-seek with his mother.

Although Naruto was born not long ago, his development speed is completely different from that of ordinary children.

Now he can run freely on the ground.

The fact that their minds are like those of a two- or three-year-old child, capable of simple communication, is truly absurd.

Hiruko never expected that his injection would bring such a huge change to the little guy Naruto.

He truly deserves to be called a savior; his talent is extraordinary.

Although little Naruto's mind is simple, he can already understand his mother's meaning.

"Is Naruto hiding well? I'm coming to find you!" Kushina covered her eyes with her hands, a happy smile on her lips.

Naruto suppressed his laughter, trying his best not to burst out laughing.

Her small feet lightly touched the clean floor as she quietly slipped into another room.

After becoming Hokage, Minato's family's living conditions naturally improved.

The mansion occupies a considerable area and has many more rooms.

The energetic Naruto skipped and hopped through the rooms, occasionally glancing back to see if his mother was following behind him.

However, I have something important to do today.

After quickly finishing playing, Kushina grabbed her son and pulled him back to the room, preventing him from going out and causing any more trouble.

As Minato Namikaze was receiving guests today, his residence was bustling with activity.

The guests invited this time were numerous, including the daimyo of the Land of Snow, Queen Sara of Loulan, the priestess Miroku of the Land of Demons, and members of the elders' council of the Sarutobi clan.

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio consists of Fugaku and Mikoto Uchiha, their eldest son Shikaku Nara, Choza Akimichi, and Inoichi Yamanaka.

The Hyuga brothers, Hiashi and Hizashi, from the Hyuga clan, along with Jiraiya, Hiruko, and Tsunade, all came.

"I didn't expect so many lovely girls to be among the guests that Minato invited this time."

Jiraiya sat next to Hiruko, sipping his sake and whispering secrets to her that only the two of them could hear.

He looked at Sarah, who was both elegant and youthful, and at Maitreya, who had recently given birth and also possessed a noble air.

He seemed to have imagined some lewd scene, and suddenly revealed a perverted smile.

Of course, Jiraiya was just all talk and flirtation; he actually valued mutual consent.

Naturally, they wouldn't try to chat up the guests at the Water Gate.

The Maitreya priestess has just given birth to a lovely daughter, but no one knows who her husband is.

Hiruko looked at Jiraiya's appearance, shook his head, and looked at Sara, thinking, "No wonder Miroku is more charming than Sara even though she is the queen. This is the charm of a mature woman."

Upon hearing that she was a married woman, Jiraiya became even more animated, seemingly quite excited.

The priestess Miroku seemed to have heard their words, a slight smile playing on her lips, and said, "Lord Hiruko, I don't have a husband."

“The lineage of priestesses does not need a husband and can still give birth.”

Upon hearing Miroku's words, Jiraiya immediately composed himself and turned to look at Hiruko.

“Miss Miroku’s prophetic abilities are similar to those of the Great Toad. Aren’t you looking for a savior? You can ask her!” Hiru said with a laugh, slurping his sake.

The priestesses of the Land of Demons possess prophetic abilities, though not as accurate as those of the Great Toad Sage.

The predictions may be inaccurate, but aside from matters of fate, politics, and certain major events, they are generally able to accurately predict the fate of ordinary people.

"After the banquet, let's go visit Miss Miroku together."

As Jiraiya spoke, his eyes were full of anticipation as he looked at Miroku, and he couldn't help but say, "Prophecy, let's go together, we absolutely have to go!"

He was genuinely excited this time, after all, he bore the heavy responsibility of finding and guiding the Child of Prophecy. Thinking of Maitreya's prophetic abilities, he nodded vigorously.

Jiraiya had heard some rumors about the priestesses of the Land of Demons before, but he hadn't taken them seriously.

But now that Hiruko has said this, he can't help but take it seriously.

Based on his understanding of Hiruko, this friend of his never acted recklessly without any basis.

However, the thought that Tsunade had already been captured by Hiruko caused Jiraiya to feel a sudden, sharp pain in his heart.

But soon, his eyes dimmed for a moment, and he forcefully suppressed his interest.

Ever since learning from the Great Toad Sage that he would be tasked with teaching the chosen one, Jiraiya has carried this heavy sense of mission with him.

Perhaps I am simply unable to bring happiness to those around me.

Since that's the case, it's better not to let go, so as to avoid getting entangled with each other and causing unnecessary trouble.

It's good that Tsunade is with Hiruko, since she knows his background.

In fact, Hiruko was also quite curious about the priestess Miroku.

To be honest, he coveted the shrine maiden's amazing prophetic abilities and was also somewhat envious of her figure.

It's worth mentioning that the daughter of the priestess Miroku is the heroine of the theatrical version, created based on Hinata.

Hiruko later became quite interested in her, but he could never figure out whether this prophetic ability was a gift from the genetic mechanism or a legacy from the previous generation of priestesses.

He wasn't sure if the cloned priestess could inherit some of Miroku's power.

Hiruko never easily lets go of people who inexplicably come to him seeking alliance and protection.

When the priestess Miroku came seeking refuge, he made up his mind to collect her genetic material the moment he saw her.

After all, he was extremely envious of such prophetic abilities.

The power of destiny is among the strongest in all the heavens and myriad realms.

"Speaking of which, what exactly is the purpose of inviting these people this time?" Jiraiya asked, somewhat puzzled.

He hadn't been back to Konoha for quite some time, and this time when he returned, he almost didn't recognize the village.

Konoha's development speed is simply astonishing; it has become a bustling metropolis that transcends its time.

With convenient transportation and a full range of entertainment facilities, it is a lively and bustling place.

After returning to China, he took the high-speed train back to his village.

After returning to the village, I can also use the card to ride various public transportation. It's my first time taking a bus or subway, and it's much more comfortable than the horse-drawn carriages I used to ride.

Moreover, the ninjas of Konoha are very different now than before.

Missions like clearing out bandit camps and escorting merchant ships are almost non-existent in the Land of Fire.

At most, relevant committees in other countries will still entrust Konoha ninjas with some tasks.

Although Konoha has not separated from the Land of Fire, it is increasingly undertaking cross-border missions.

In China, ninjas are often invited to help with infrastructure construction, logistics, and delivery tasks; there are quite a few of these kinds of jobs.

Hiruko slowly said, "Minato Namikaze and I invited everyone here today to cooperate in opening up new trade routes and creating a mutually beneficial foreign trade model."

"At the same time, Konoha will help those backward countries to modernize as an ally."

Of course, all of this was for the reorganization and transformation of the Konoha ninja.

Konoha Village was originally a military organization with ample combat power.

However, this does not mean that the value of a ninja can only be measured by combat prowess and killing ability.

Hiruko needs ninjas with insight, since the future of Konoha will inevitably become more diverse.

In Hiruko's vision, the future Konoha will produce all sorts of talented people, including scientists, artists, philosophers, detectives, doctors, gourmets, soldiers, and businessmen.

Chakra is not only used for killing, and the concept of a ninja will be redefined and broadened.

In the end, Hiruko might even abolish this traditional model altogether, ending the so-called ninja era.

However, people still need to eat, so he had to train more excellent ninjas.

At the same time, we should explore more ways to support the village and create more jobs that allow villagers to live a prosperous life without killing people.

If these things cannot be done, all plans are just empty talk.

As night fell, the rain pattered down, flowing freely across the ground.