Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic.

Exactly! If we have soldiers, why should I have to mine resources myself? That's... way too inhumane.

[Received: Stone Ore *1]

[Received: Stone Ore *1]

[Received: Stone Ore *1]

[Received: Stone Ore *1]

As the sun began to set, Qingwu, sitting under the tree, opened her eyes and glanced at the panel:

[Heart of the Fortress (Level 1) Bound to: Thousand Hands Green Willow]

[Natural Energy: 150/150]

Gold Coins: 1020

Timber: 202

[Stone Ore: 68]

The process of mining stone is much slower.

Although there were four centaurs mining together.

However, each harvest per unit of time is very small, far slower than the rate at which the Deadwood Guardian collects wood.

The only advantage is that these summoned units don't need to rest or eat, and can continue to gather resources indefinitely.

Qingwu got up, stretched, and estimated the time.

He left the centaurs with instructions to continue gathering and returned to his territory.

So far, both Root and Anbu believe that his Wood Release originates from himself, thus ignoring the importance of his territory.

However, the core structure, the Ancient Tree of Life (Seedling), is still too fragile.

Qingwu was worried about being away for so long.

Chapter 14: Are the salaries of the Dark Guard high?

Sitting cross-legged in the stable, Qingwu fell into deep thought.

The currency of the ninja world can be exchanged for gold coins.

This necessitates some adjustments to his previous development plans.

"I wonder... how high the salary is for the Dark Guard."

But one thing is for sure: the Dark Division has absolutely no freedom!

The reason they have chosen to side with the Hokage is so that Danzo will have something to think twice about.

In fact, the lack of freedom alone made Qingwu uninterested in joining the Dark Division.

"How do you make money?"

Combining his memories from his past life and the original body, Qingwu pondered a suitable way to make money in the present.

"An underground gold exchange?"

No, I'm not strong enough.

Moreover, with the renewed war between Konoha and Kumogakure, it's not easy for registered ninjas to leave the village at will.

"There are still more than two months until the Chunin Exams..."

Do you make money by taking on tasks?

"But without becoming a Chunin, the highest level of missions I've received is only C-rank."

That would be pointless; the rewards for C-level missions are too meager.

Besides, Xiyan has already joined the Dark Division, so the team isn't complete anymore.

Qingwu scratched his head in distress. If he teamed up with Konoha ninja of Chunin level or above, he might be able to get some well-paid missions.

For example: Go to the front lines!

Even if it is not part of the combat unit sequence.

The rewards for simply completing tasks such as transporting supplies to the front lines are very high.

To be honest, if it were during the Fourth Shinobi World War a few years ago, a genin like Qingwu would have been on the battlefield long ago.

These days, things are relatively good.

Since the night of the Nine-Tails last year, Konoha has 'lost' the Fourth Hokage and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

The Cloud Village, which has always advocated invasion, could no longer sit still.

Over the past six months, following initial probing and friction at the border, the Hidden Cloud Village has been continuously increasing its troop strength.

The Konoha leadership was in a state of panic, fearing that it would escalate into a 1v4 battle.

Therefore, Konoha is currently increasing its material support to its ally, Sunagakure, in order to stabilize the village.

On the other hand, they also have to be careful of the Hidden Rock Village and the Hidden Mist Village taking advantage of their misfortune.

Under such circumstances, Qingwu inevitably had some worries.

He was not opposed to going to the battlefield. Before he awakened his inner wisdom, he was focused on honing his skills to pass the Chunin Exams, because he wanted to serve the village.

Even now, he doesn't reject it.

There are many opportunities on the front lines; he can use campaign results to level up and acquire resources.

But... the problem is, the territory has already been established in the Death Forest.

The most urgent task is to develop.

Once you're on the battlefield, you don't know when you'll be able to come back.

It's nowhere near as free as doing tasks.

With this in mind, Qingwu set a framework for his next actions: freedom!

You must have the ability to return to build your territory at any time, and ensure that you can recruit the troops that are refreshed in the barracks every week.

Little by little, it adds up.

His unit slots were filled with a whole bunch of 'spirits'.

Even though they are all Tier 1 or Tier 2 cannon fodder units.

At that time, the level of battles that can be completed on the front lines will be even higher.

The experience and resources gained at the end of the campaign will be even greater.

"It still needs time!"

I used to have average talent, but I didn't realize it because I was quietly cultivating.

Since awakening his cheat ability, Qingwu has found himself becoming increasingly impatient.

"Forget it, I'll try my luck at the mission center tomorrow and see if I can find a temporary team to take on battlefield missions."

Qingwu glanced at the sky, ate a little food, and then went outside the stable.

Summon the withered tree guardians again.

After getting used to the controls for a while, I finally got to know them.

Then they tested the power of the magic arrows.

As night fell again, Qingwu glanced at the panel.

Soon, we'll have enough resources to build the [Dwarf Village] tonight.

If all goes well, recruiting dwarves should significantly increase stone mining.

In that case, the resources of timber and ore can keep up for the time being. The only thing to consider is... money!

call out!

Kakashi appeared before them. "Let's spar again!"

Qingwu was stunned for a moment, then remembered what Kakashi had said when he left last night.

"senior!"

"..."

Do you have money?

"!!" Kakashi thought he was hallucinating. "Looking at him, does he want to borrow money from me? What a shameless person!"

"Senior, you're not going to say anything? Then I won't spar anymore."

"..."

"You...want to borrow money?" Kakashi decided to figure out the kid's purpose first.

"Senior is indeed clever!" Qingwu laughed heartlessly, "Is that alright? I need some money, I'll pay you back in two months... no, three months."

Kakashi was speechless.

He wasn't short of money; although the Hatake family had declined, it wasn't a matter of money.

Besides Jiraiya-sama's new work, he doesn't have many other expenses.

But it just feels... awkward!

"Sigh, never mind." Qingwu waved his hand and said, "I cultivated for too long this afternoon and haven't recovered yet, so let's skip today's sparring."

The dead fish eyes behind the mask bulged out. This brat! Is he 'threatening' me?

"Here you go!" Kakashi tossed a money pouch over.

Qingwu was overjoyed; he never expected it to actually work!

Just as he was about to open it, Kakashi's voice came: "Can we spar now? Let's begin!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he relied on pure speed to rush straight to the left side of Qingwu.

"Hey, senior, you're not showing any martial ethics!"