In Konoha, Naruto lies down

"Where's Hinata?" Tsunade asked with interest, crossing her chest. "Little Princess Hyuga, don't you like it?"

"Well..." Naruto turned his head and looked out the window, "The weather is nice today."

"Really?" Tsunade looked at him with a smile, "I don't mind your infidelity, nor do I expect you to stay in Konoha, but there is one thing."

"I'll stay in Konoha." Naruto smirked.

Tsunade sat there, raised her eyebrows, and looked like she was saying, "Do you think I believe you?"

"Who can compare to you, Uzumaki Naruto? You don't even learn senjutsu, and even the position of Hokage can't keep you. Even if I bring all the fame and fortune in the world to you, you will still leave."

"That's not the case. I can't bear to see Lady Tsunade sad, so I won't run away." Naruto said with a smile.

"You're quite talkative. You never say a word when you're hiding something from me." Tsunade's golden eyes glanced at him calmly, "Isn't that right?"

Well, there’s no way around that topic.

"Lady Tsunade, isn't Konoha's technology a little too backward?" he asked, changing the subject.

"After all, the ninja world has been in turmoil recently, and the village's strength has been focused on defense and ninja training." Tsunade's attention was indeed diverted, and she frowned and said.

"In the future, there may be a major upheaval in the ninja world, and Konoha will bear the brunt."

"Is this...Lady Tsunade's guess?" Naruto asked in surprise.

"No, it's the prophecy that Jiraiya brought from Mount Myoboku." Tsunade told him everything she knew, "Including Jiraiya's mission to the Land of Rice this time, it's also related to that prophecy."

"The Toad Immortal's prophecy?"

"Ah."

"About what?" Naruto was a little confused. He had already been to Mount Myoboku to pay homage to the leader. Logically, if there was any prophecy, he should have told it at that time.

"The Child of Prophecy," she said.

"Strange, where did the child of prophecy come from?" Naruto was slightly startled. "Tsunade-sama, is the information reliable?"

"I can't guarantee that." Tsunade crossed her arms over her chest, her white hair swaying. "Jiraiya said he wanted to go over and take a look. The specific situation is not clear at the moment."

"Let's get back to the topic of ninja technology. Even communicators are common in the Snow Country," Naruto said seriously. "Isn't it time for Konoha to develop as well, Tsunade-sama?"

"The current situation..." She frowned.

"There won't be a fight." Naruto said confidently, "At least not in a few years."

"How do you know?" Tsunade asked, "The Hidden Cloud Village has always had ideas about Konoha. Now that Konoha's tailed beast is gone, it would be strange if the Hidden Cloud Village didn't take any action."

Of course he knew that Yunyin was seriously injured and the news had not yet been transmitted back.

After Tsunade finished speaking, Naruto twisted his body in his chair uncomfortably, looked at Tsunade with some confusion and asked.

"What about the investigation mission in the Hidden Rain Village? Should we really prioritize the Five Kage Summit?"

"What else?" Tsunade took a sip of wine calmly, "Since you've spoken, Konoha will naturally respond. Don't you want to accompany me?"

"That's not the case." Naruto said with his signature fake smile, "I'm just worried about the mission in the Rain Country."

"You should be back in about a month, by which time Jiraiya will have almost finished his mission." Tsunade said, "You'll have plenty of time to complete your mission in the Land of Rain."

.........

A few days passed, and the day of the Five Kage Summit was getting closer.

But not all the Kages of the major ninja villages were idle, and each had their own things to do. From the time the message was sent to the time the ninja village responded and coordinated, at least half a month would pass.

Especially in the situation of Konoha, Tsunade is going to be away for a while, and Jiraiya is out on a mission again, which means that there is almost no one in Konoha who can intimidate Danzo.

So Tsunade was extremely busy during this period. Except for not staying up late, she stayed in the office almost all day to handle official business. Naruto, on the other hand, was bored and rested for several days in a row.

Hinata stood him up during the meeting. They had agreed to go pick out gifts together, but Team 8 had to take a temporary mission and stood him up again. Hinata blushed and bowed to him several times, which made him, who was so thick-skinned, feel a little embarrassed.

It was not until the tenth team completed their mission and returned to the village that his lonely days felt a little comforted.

Street vendors.

There are always crowds of people here, especially after dark, when it is shoulder to shoulder.

Ino touched her lips a little uncomfortably, looking at the crowd with trepidation. Just as she was daydreaming, she saw Naruto appear under the streetlight across the street through the crowd.

He was dressed in black, a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, perfect for summer. Ino saw him squeeze through the crowd, slowly making his way towards her. He was tall and big, striding with long, steady steps.

His height and temperament are somewhat different. He has messy blond hair and an indescribable laziness, but he is very tall, and he is developing into a walking hormone.

As she grew older, the girl's mind became more complex and she became more sensitive to matters between men and women. She saw Naruto squeeze through a group of people, and some people turned around to look at him.

When she came to her senses, Naruto was already standing in front of her.

"You've grown a little taller?" Ino reached out and measured his height. "You must have grown a little taller, right?"

"No." Naruto glanced at her. "It seems like it hasn't been long since we last met. How could she have grown so fast? Like a bamboo pole?"

"The last time was a month ago." Ino rolled her eyes at him. She remembered.

"That was a long time." He touched his face and said a little embarrassedly.

"It's okay. Everyone has a lot of missions lately." Ino walked in front of him, turned around and said with a smile, "I'm a Chunin now."

The barbecue restaurant we chose was still the one near Qiu Dao’s base. The food was very tasty and the portions were generous, so it was usually crowded with people.

However, at this time, and in a remote area, there weren't many people around when Naruto and Ino arrived. But they still couldn't get a spot inside, so they could only set up a large tent outside that was open to the wind.

Shikamaru and Choji didn't stand up, but waved to Naruto and Ino as a greeting.

There was a dim light overhead, barely illuminating the few people at the table. The boss bowed several times, expressing his shame at the simple conditions.

The 10th team was a regular here, occasionally booking a meal with Asuma when they had nothing to do. After they consoled the owner, they immediately received several free plates of sliced ​​meat.

The second generation had no shortage of money and accepted everything without hesitation. After accepting the food, they ordered some more food, which Shikamaru could eat anyway.

Naruto sat with Ino lazily, not trying to avoid suspicion. Ino wanted to get up and sit on the other side, but he pulled her back as if nothing had happened.

"What? Are you planning to isolate me as soon as we meet?" he said with a smile on his face.

Choji's eyes almost disappeared from his smile. He slurped a plate of barbecue and said to Naruto, "Then sit with me."

"No, I can't beat you." Naruto slung one leg across the bench and said slowly, "I am now a high-ranking official in Konoha."

"Look at you showing off like that." Shikamaru couldn't stand it any longer. "What's the point of hanging out with that group of people? They're all old men, so troublesome."

"What do you know?" Naruto exuded youthful spirit.

Ino was a little speechless and patted his leg. He silently put his leg back and sat properly, but his mouth was busy.

"Hey, you know what? The Snow Country even has a communicator, why is Konoha still in such a mess?"

"What communicator?" Shikamaru glanced at him. "Isn't there one in the village?"

"No, it's so bulky and it's not worthy of being called a communicator. It's simply an iron cuckold." Naruto couldn't control his mouth when talking about technology.

But when he saw Shikamaru winking at him, he realized something was wrong.

"Ino's father is in charge of the village's communications." Choji made a timely finishing move, and Naruto felt his scalp tingling, and accidentally gave his father-in-law a critical hit.

"I think it's bulky too." Ino frowned instead of getting angry. "But the village doesn't seem to care about upgrading."

"There are small, palm-sized communicators out there, for each person." He gestured and secretly squeezed Ino's palm under the table.

Chapter 250 Her Ideal World

Shikamaru was very smart and immediately understood what Naruto wanted to express. He frowned and touched his chin in thought.

"I heard from my father that the situation in all countries is very tense right now. Konoha probably won't put too much thought into technology. If things go wrong, the Ninja World War might come."

Shikamaru was heartless. He picked up a skewer of barbecue and said nonchalantly.

"Anyway, with Lady Tsunade here, nothing will happen."

Naruto smiled, knowing that now was not the time to talk about this, so he immediately changed the subject. The atmosphere at the table was very lively, and the few people were familiar with each other, chatting and laughing, and before they knew it, the night was late.

Shikamaru: "I have a feeling that guy has some ideas, but things outside are indeed much better than Konoha. The village is still as conservative as ever."

Choji: "After all, this is a ninja village. Ninjas take pride in practicing and restraining their desires. Too much luxury wouldn't be conducive to their practice."

Ino: "It's just a communicator. Generally speaking, it makes life more convenient, right? But then again, Konoha did equip the Genin squad with ear-worn chakra communicators, but they were only for short-range communication."

Shikamaru: "That thing often breaks down, so it's not really that useful."

Naruto came back after paying the bill and glanced at the table piled high with dishes. He didn't sit down, but stood beside Ino, the dim pull-cord light above his head.

"We still have to develop technology in the future, and peace in the ninja world is the main theme."

"Yo." Shikamaru glanced at Naruto and joked, "You're starting to show off your high-ranking demeanor now. You're quite skilled at speaking."

"That's right." Naruto smiled, "Next time we meet, you have to call me sir."

"Xinei."

After the meeting, Shikamaru and Choji walked back together. They drank juice, but Choji was too full to walk.

"Where are you going?" he asked, glancing down at Ino.

"go home."

On the way back, Naruto asked casually, "Are you going to take over your father's job in the future?"

Ino turned to look at him, and after another silence, she answered quietly.

"The secret techniques of the Mountain Clan are used for communication and liaison work, and also to assist the interrogation squad in intelligence interrogation and gathering. These techniques are not to be passed on to outsiders."

The meaning is very clear, the Yamanaka family has only one daughter.

"Do you like doing this?" he asked again.

"Like? I don't know, but I probably don't hate it." Ino said, "I've never particularly liked anything since I was a child, I just don't hate it."

Naruto stared back at her. Ino felt a little guilty under his stare and swallowed.

"what?"

"It's okay," he said. "Since you're taking over, why not pay more attention to the communicators and surveillance? Although these are rare in Konoha, they exist outside."

"Besides, I mentioned this to Lady Tsunade. As long as there is peace in the ninja world, Konoha will also see changes in a few years."

"Are you...thinking about me?" Ino's face suddenly became hot.

"What? Are you meddling in other people's business?"

"No." Ino looked at the shadow on the side of the road, her heart suddenly in turmoil. "I just think Shikamaru is right. Peace in the ninja world is not that easy."

"The recent increase in missions is also due to the tension between the major ninja villages. If this continues, war may break out in two or three years."

"Don't worry, there are people to hold up the sky if it falls," he consoled her. "Who knows what will happen in the future? Maybe there will really be peace in the next few years."

"Maybe." Ino responded, obviously not quite believing it.

But Naruto knew that Sunagakure and Konoha were badly weakened, and Kumogakure had been demoralized by him. Iwagakure had always been in a state of transition, relying on a single great tree to hold it together.

As for the Hidden Mist Village, he does have some ideas, but once he completes the quest line for the Seven Great Ninja Swords, even if Mei Terumi is more ambitious, it will be difficult for her to make any waves.

The Akatsuki organization had suffered a setback and would probably not make any rash moves before recruiting new members. He would just take some time out a month later and go to the Hidden Rain Village with Jiraiya.

As long as we can defeat the Akatsuki organization before the end of this year, even if we can't defeat them all in one fell swoop, we can still drive them into darkness. As for Nagato, Konan, and Obito, there is still a lot of time, so we can take it step by step and kill them if we can.

In the remaining days, Naruto and Ino met often and talked about plans for the modernization and popularization of communicators.

Ino really wanted to revolutionize Konoha's communications, and Naruto happened to understand a bit about it. Having witnessed both the heyday and the early stages of Snow Country technology, his suggestions were very targeted.

"I'm leaving in two days." He suddenly looked up and said without any warning.

"Where are you going?" Ino asked subconsciously.

After a few seconds, she suddenly realized that it might be a secret mission that could not be disclosed, and immediately changed the topic of her question.

"The day after tomorrow?"

"Not sure, yes..." He sat on the edge of the tatami low table in the living room and put his feet in it. In winter, this place would be wrapped in a thick layer of cups and a fireplace would be hung.

He waved towards Ino, motioning her to come closer.

"What?" Ino didn't think too much about it.

"Wait until I get back." Naruto whispered into her ear.

Ino was startled and fell backward, revealing a pair of bony, smooth-muscled feet from under the low table. Panicked, she saw the man crawling towards her, and her breath caught in her throat.

"You..." She was trembling all over.