The Land of Silence Under Chino's Rule!

Despite Orochimaru's complaints about how uncomfortable and wronged he felt, Shinki still decided to keep him locked up for a while.

He doesn't trust Orochimaru.

Even though the will to protect Konoha had already been implanted into this guy's mind.

It cannot be denied that Orochimaru is indeed a talented person, but talented people often have strange tempers, and Orochimaru is even stranger!

After leaving Prison, Shinki went home and happened to pass by a fruit shop that was about to close, so he bought some bananas.

Inside the house, Naruto returned early today and was diligently studying in the living room.

Shinki was overjoyed to see this.

He finally began to understand his parents' thoughts from his previous life...

"Naruto, take a break. Reading too much can hurt your eyes. Come and have some fruit."

After saying that, Shinki tossed a banana to Naruto.

Naruto put down his book, took the banana, and sighed.

Shinki asked curiously, "Have you encountered any difficulties in your studies?"

Naruto shook his head. "I've been feeling uneasy lately. Shinki, when do you think the Ōtsutsuki clan will send someone again...?"

"The book says that the unknown is the most terrifying, and waiting is the most agonizing; this is probably what it feels like."

Shinki pouted. "You haven't read many books, yet you're already spouting sour grapes. =_="

"Don't worry, even if the Ōtsutsuki comes, they won't be able to break through Konoha's fortress."

"But you did remind me of something; we really should prepare for the battle. (눈‸눈)"

"The Ninjas of Konoha are far too weak; we need to find a way to improve their average strength..."

"How about we talk to Sage Fukasaku and send them all to Mount Myōboku to train in Senjutsu? (ﾉ∇︎ )" Naruto suggested.

Shinki shook his head. "The conditions for cultivating Senjutsu are very demanding, requiring a lot of Chakra. It's impossible for a large number of people to cultivate it, but we can send a few of the best ones over... Let's send Konohamaru over too."

Naruto: "Then... open the Scroll of Seals inside the village?"

Shinki continued to shake his head, "There's a reason why the Ninjutsu in the sealing scrolls are sealed; either they're too harmful to the body, or they violate human ethics..."

"But your words remind me that we could popularize some practical Ninjutsu in the village, such as the Rasengan."

"This technique was developed by your father. The stronger the user, the greater its power. It doesn't have very high overall Chakra requirements, but it's difficult to learn. It can be stored and distributed as data to popularize it..."

"Furthermore, the Chakra Armor can be prioritized for supplying Konoha..."

Naruto was astonished. "Giving it away for free? Shinki, you're so generous! (°A°`)"

Shinki shook his head. "What are you thinking? Of course, you should buy it with the coupon. Konoha Ninjas are half price, it's practically free..."

Naruto nodded. This price only covers costs. It seems that Shinki is really going all out to arm the Konoha Ninja!

"Alright, that's enough. You should get back to your studies," Shinki said with a yawn.

"Study hard! ❛‿˂̵✧"

After saying that, Shinki went upstairs to sleep.

The next day.

Shinki, citing feeling unwell, asked Naruto to cover his shift for another day.

He slept in comfortably.

After sleeping until noon, Shinki got up, hastily ate a lunch, and decided to go to the Land of Silence.

Six months ago, Chino was helped by the unreliable Suigetsu and his group to become the Daimyo of the Land of Silence.

Although Suigetsu said he would supervise Chino to help her become a good Daimyo, Shinki was still worried!

I always felt that if that group of people got together, it would be good enough if they didn't cause trouble for the world; they wouldn't do anything good!

At the Daimyo of the Land of Silence, Chino stood with her hands on her hips, looking at the assembled ministers. "What's going on here? It's been half a year, and the national treasury is still empty... Has someone been embezzling funds? (눈益눈)"

One minister, on the verge of tears, said, "Your Daimyo, the national treasury deficit cannot be blamed on us. Since you took office, you have implemented various new policies that require money, and you have even given money to people over sixty-five years old... Those people do not generate revenue for the country, so what is the point of supporting idle people?"

"I remember you're over sixty years old, right? According to you, should I just execute you on the spot? (ㅎ‸ㅎ)" Chino said with her Ketsuryūgan activated, exuding an imposing aura.

Upon seeing this, all the ministers fell silent, trembling with fear.

Although this Daimyo looks like a young girl, she's incredibly shrewd and experienced...

Soon, the ministers dispersed, Chino turned around, muttering as she walked, "They're all useless idiots! They can't produce any results when you ask them to work! They're all just talking nonsense! I'll confiscate their property sooner or later! (▼ヘ▼#)"

Just as Chino was about to enter the inner hall, she heard a commotion, a whooshing sound...

Pushing open the door, they found Suigetsu and her group playing mahjong!

Chino: "Hey you guys, it's one thing if you don't help out when things happen, but what's with changing people to play mahjong Tenten?"

She had barely finished speaking when she realized something was wrong!

Why is there a red-haired guy in the group of people playing mahjong today?!

Looking again, Chino confirmed the other person's identity and shuddered. "Shinki... Lord Sixth... What brings you here? (๑❛ᴗ❛๑)"

Chino smiled apologetically.

Shinki raised his hand, gesturing for her to hold on. "It's my turn to draw a tile... Great tile! I'm Tenpai! ୧⍢⃝୨"

After drawing all the cards, Shinki turned to Chino and said, "I came to see how you're doing as Daimyo."

Chino suddenly felt immense pressure! (≖╻≖;)

She still remembers all the tricks Shinki used back then!

Don't be nervous, you did a good job.

"I heard that since you took office, you have not only vigorously developed foreign trade, but also reduced taxes and provided for the elderly... Wow, Chino! (°Д°)b" Shinki gave a thumbs up.

Chino flattered and modestly replied, "It's all thanks to the Lord Hokage's excellent teaching."

Shinki: "Alright, come and play cards..."

A few hours later.

With Suigetsu, Karin, and Chino feeding him cards one after another, Shinki won dozens of hands in a row, grinning from ear to ear. "Hey, your card skills are so-so! (◔◡◔)"

Chino and the others chuckled dryly in agreement, "Hehehe..."

Shinki wasn't stupid; he knew these people were deliberately letting him win to make him happy. He suggested, "What do you want to eat tonight? My treat!"

Chino: "No need, I'm already the Daimyo of the Land of Silence..."

"By the way, where did Jūgo go? I haven't seen him for so long." Shinki suddenly realized Jūgo was gone and asked.

Suigetsu: "As you know, Jūgo has the ability to communicate with small animals, so he must have gone out to play."

"It's already dinnertime..." Shinki said, puzzled.

Karin waved her hand. "It's alright, he used to go out like this all the time. Besides, he's very strong; when he absorbs Natural Energy and goes berserk, no one can stop him..."

Karin stopped talking halfway through her sentence.

Shinki: "Yeah, if he goes berserk and starts killing people outside, it'll be a real problem... Let's bring him back!"