Raikage's Killing Intent

After experiencing the wonders of pure chakra, Tamura Hiroshi smiled, raising a hand to cover the upper half of his face, his left eye revealed through his fingers, his laughter growing louder.

"Hahaha..."

After such a long wait, it's finally time for me, Tamura Hiroshi... no, for me, Tamura Hiten, to rise. The name my parents gave me wasn't wrong after all.

At this moment, I, Tamura Hiten, have arrived!

From today onwards, I will use the most efficient, most scientific... no, the most ninja-like methods to outcompete you all, or be outcompeted by you!

"Little Hiro, did you eat a dead rat? What are you cackling about?"

Just as Tamura Hiten was cackling and envisioning the future, a Roar of the Lioness came from upstairs, startling Tamura Hiten into a shiver.

"I'm sorry, Aunt Ruth, I just saw an exciting part in a novel and couldn't help myself. I'll be more careful in the future."

Tamura Hiroshi quickly replied, then securely closed the window.

For now, I need to stay low-key and develop, no need to be reckless. The name Tamura Hiten is too flashy; I'll use Tamura Hiroshi for now.

Calming down, Tamura Hiroshi willed his consciousness to connect with the Fragmented Jade Piece, consuming the Power of Destiny to enhance his Comprehension. With this, he could cultivate the Chakra Refinement Technique and find ways to improve it.

The chakra of a ninja is different from the Internal Energy and True Qi systems in novels from his previous life. There's no Dantian for storage; it's only refined when used.

The method of refinement involves first merging spiritual power with the body's life force to form something akin to physical strength, which is then converted into chakra. The ratio of spiritual power to life force must be one-to-one.

Of course, special chakras are an exception, like the Dojutsu Power of the Sharingan, which definitely requires a much higher proportion of spiritual power.

Tamura Hiroshi currently has no Kekkei Genkai or Yin-Yang Release, only Lightning Release. He can only stick to the one-to-one fusion.

Fortunately, perhaps due to being reborn, his spiritual power is much stronger than others his age. This allows him to refine chakra faster, with higher efficiency, and he has strong chakra control. He mastered Chakra Threads early on and learned to walk on water and climb trees even sooner.

Now, he needs to refine the Chakra Refinement Technique he learned and see how much the Comprehension cheat can boost him.

Not to mention Tamura Hiroshi, who was here cultivating and exploring the effects of his Golden Finger, in the Raikage's office on the other side, the Third Raikage, after reviewing his disciple's file and looking at the box of Erotic Novels, his expression couldn't help but contort.

Beside him, Dodai kept his eyes on his nose and his mind on his heart, minimizing his presence as much as possible.

As for Yozuki A, he had long since disappeared somewhere; he certainly wouldn't be appearing before his father today.

"Is it too late for me to regret this now?"

After his face contorted for a while, the Third Raikage covered his face, feeling that his reputation was about to be ruined.

No wonder that brat only agreed to take him as a disciple after getting his consent. He's quite the schemer.

Dodai remained silent. This was something the Lord Raikage had to figure out himself; there was nothing he could say.

"Does it make a lot of money?"

After a while, the Third Raikage's emotions calmed down slightly. Looking at those Erotic Novels, he truly couldn't understand how such impure things could earn so much money.

Seeing that the Third Raikage's emotions had stabilized, Dodai finally spoke, "According to the sales investigation of those books, his works cover a wide range, appealing to men, women, old, and young.

He's also incredibly prolific, basically writing one hundred thousand characters a month, with each book costing ten thousand Ryo. Because he's the highest-ranking author at the Publishing House, his profit-sharing ratio is nine to one, meaning he gets ninety percent of the revenue.

Based on current investigations, at least seventy percent of the ninjas in our Kumogakure are his fans, and at least thirty percent of ordinary villagers are his fans. It should be similar in other Ninja Villages, as well as people in major cities, and even some nobility purchase them.

Preliminary estimates suggest his current accumulated net worth should be two billion Ryo, and this is a sustainable income. Even his earlier works from a couple of years ago still sell, bringing him continuous revenue.

If he maintains this high rate of production, in a few more years, his income will surpass the village's income."

Dodai was also very surprised. He knew those few famous authors made good money; after all, he himself contributed twelve thousand Ryo annually and bought the books published each month.

But after specifically investigating this time, he discovered it was even more exaggerated than he imagined. Although they only investigated within the village, by extension, sales in other places must also be significant, especially in Konoha.

After all, many of the character names in his books are linked to the Ninja Clans in Konoha, making them more relatable and appealing there, thus boosting sales.

"It makes that much money?"

The Third Raikage was greatly astonished. He naturally knew the village's income but never expected an individual's income could exceed the village's.

"People are under a lot of pressure nowadays, especially us ninjas who are constantly surrounded by death. We need to find ways to soothe the dark side within us."

Dodai offered an explanation. After reading those Erotic Novels, he felt much clearer-minded. Especially after each read, he would enter a special state of detachment, free from desires and attachments, which was very conducive to thinking.

"He's only ten years old this year, and only five years old five years ago. How could he write such books?"

He still couldn't understand; it was too abnormal.

Dodai couldn't comprehend it either but had some guesses.

"Perhaps he learned it in Konoha. Our intelligence shows that the Third Hokage of Konoha has had rumors about him using secret techniques to peek into bathhouses.

Also, Jiraiya, the Third Hokage's disciple, frequently sneaks into bathhouses and has been chased through the streets by countless women multiple times. He even caused conflict with the Uchiha Clan, who are in charge of the Police Department, causing quite a stir.

According to our investigation, after he came to our village, he spent his six and seven-year-old years lingering in the women's bathhouse, taking advantage of his young age. He also worked in Kabukicho, possibly gathering material there.

He was also diligent and studious at school, often borrowing books from the Academy Library, mostly history books, especially records of various Ninja Villages and Ninja Clans."

This was the only analysis they could offer now, and it was all traceable and could be connected.

It was very reasonable!

Meanwhile, the Third Raikage's face twitched as he listened, his heart regretting it even more.

Should he go and discipline him now to avoid future disgrace?

After hesitating for a long time, he finally gritted his teeth and gave the order.

"Regarding him, list information on this aspect as the village's top secret, on par with the secrets of the two Great Tailed Beasts.

Hmm, he seems to have been diligently practicing Sword Technique. Arrange for Fukai to be his Jonin leader."

That brat has great potential and is good at making money, which is a huge benefit to the village. For the sake of the village, my own reputation is nothing. This is the resolve and magnanimity of a Kage!

Of course, it would be best if it didn't have to be exposed, then both sides would be satisfied.

The confidentiality work must be done well. At the same time, I need to find someone trustworthy to mentor that brat. My own nephew is quite suitable.

My nephew is a perfect ninja, excellent in Ninjutsu, bloodline, abilities, and character. He was even designated as one of the candidates for the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki.

At the same time, Fukai is also skilled in Sword Technique, making him very suitable to teach that brat, at least the basics won't be a problem.

This way, I won't have to personally interact with him, lest it be discovered.

This master-disciple relationship must be kept secret, to avoid becoming a laughingstock of the entire Ninja World someday if my reputation is ruined.

He doesn't have Hiruzen Sarutobi's thick skin.

"Think of a way to explain today's events to the outside world. Shimura Danzō is not that easy to fool."

His thoughts turned to Shimura Danzō. The Third Raikage had a deep impression of that man; he was a very troublesome and ruthless character.

"The matter of one billion ryo is probably difficult to keep secret, it may have even leaked. However, we can use this point to our advantage. The spies we previously identified can be eliminated."

Dodai had a plan in mind. This wasn't difficult for him, after all, this was Kumogakure, not Shimura Danzō's Konoha.