Mito Uzumaki: So what if you've got money?!

"Let's go then!"

Uchiha Nan readily agreed to the two Toad ' request. He had spent so much time playing house with Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Tsunade in order to go to Myobokuzan to learn Sage Mode.

Shima, Fukasaku, and the two Toad were taken aback at first, not expecting Uchiha Nan to agree so easily. Then, with joy on their faces, they used the Reverse Summoning Technique to bring Uchiha Nan back to Myobokuzan.

Soon, Uchiha Nan met the Great Toad Sage as he wished. After being awakened, the Great Toad Sage recounted the scene of his dream prophecy.

"A towering Wood Human, two Asura Giant, and an enemy from beyond the heavens."

The Wood Human here likely represents Hashirama Senju, Asura Giant refers to the fact that he should have one of his own Susanoo, since these Toad all believe they are the new Chosen One. Who is the other user of Susanoo?

An extraterrestrial enemy Kaguya Otsutsuki?

Or maybe it's Momoshiki Otsutsuki. All the characters from Boruto: Naruto Next Generations are here. Ugh.

Uchiha Nan had a headache. The Great Toad Sage's prophecy was credible. A thousand years ago, he had used prophecy to cause Kaguya Otsutsuki's family to fight, and later he had successfully prophesied Naruto Uzumaki.

Toad ' dreams are surprisingly accurate.

"Great Toad Sage, I've come to train in Sage Mode and learn Senjutsu. It seems the future you spoke of is a great war. I need even greater power."

Uchiha Nan couldn't understand the prophecy's contents. The Great Toad Sage's words were too vague, not even mentioning the names of those who would participate in the war. As for the future of the Ninja world, Konoha could summon Wood Human, so there Susanoo. Therefore Uchiha Nan simply gave up on figuring it out.

He went straight to the point, expressing his intention to learn Sage Mode.

"Oh, you want the Toad's power? Fukasaku will help you. I'm sleepy again... Achoo!"

The Great Toad Sage fell asleep again while talking. Shima Fukasaku, the two Toad, were already used to this and left the palace with Uchiha Nan.

"Lord Hokage, would you like to stay for lunch? Your mother's cooking is excellent. Training in Sage Mode is very physically demanding, and it's not something you can master quickly."

Seeing Fukasaku Uchiha Nan was so eager to practice Sage Mode, and then looking at the midday sun, Uchiha Nan wasn't hungry, it was starving. So it enthusiastically invited Uchiha Nan to come to its house for a meal.

"Um... I'm not hungry anymore, you guys go eat. Hey? I'm really not hungry, don't pull me away!"

"Come on, Lord Hokage! Don't be shy, the Toad of Myobokuzan are very hospitable. Honey, hurry up and prepare the ingredients; today's Insects need to be big and tender!"

"Alright! Lord Hokage, my cooking skills are excellent!"

Uchiha Nan failed to break free and was dragged back home by Shima Toad. It was a very simple house made of stone, with a few stone slabs serving as a bed, stools, and a table.

"Just a little while, lunch will be ready soon..."

"Alright. Before lunch, tell me about training in Sage Mode."

"Wow, the Lord Hokage is really impatient. But I guess I have nothing better to do."

"The so-called Sage Mode involves sensing natural energy, absorbing it, and becoming one with nature. Natural energy can freely enter and exit the body. Senjutsu differ from human Ninjutsu. Ninjutsu is a technique released using Chakra that combines physical and mental strength through specific hand seals. Senjutsu, on the other hand, incorporate natural energy and balance it with the body's Chakra."

"The first step is to sense natural energy. This is very difficult for animals; they must remain still."

"The Sage Mode state lasts only a short time, generally a maximum of five minutes, and it must be used outside of combat to collect natural energy."

Uchiha Nan listened with great interest, but when Fukasaku mentioned the limitations of Sage Mode, his brows furrowed involuntarily.

"The First Hokage of Konoha could maintain Sage Mode for a very long time, and he could enter Sage Mode simply by clapping his hands during battle."

"Well... everyone's constitution is different. I'm referring to an ordinary person when I say the First Hokage of Konoha."

Fukasaku was speechless for a moment. He had also heard of the Sage Mode of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju. It was the Sage Mode of Shikkotsu Forest. The Sage Mode of the Three Great Sage Lands each had their own merits, but in general they were all similar. It was just that Hashirama Senju was not a normal person. He directly cultivated the Sage Mode to an incredible level.

"Honey, what are you two talking about? Dinner's ready."

Toad Shima brought over plates of Insects —white, black, yellow—the colorful Insects wriggling in the plates. And there was even Insects soup.

Why is this Insects still alive?

"It tastes best when it's alive! The flavor is fresh and sweet, and it's bursting with sauce. Every bite is juicy!"

Fukasaku picked up a still-wriggling Insects from the plate, then bit off half of its body, juices flowing Fukasaku over his claws. The remaining half continued to wriggle Fukasaku the Insects, eating with relish.

"Here, you should eat too."

Uchiha Nan looked at the Insects on the plate and felt his stomach churning. He could eat fried Insects, though; with a little cumin and chili powder, they were quite fragrant and crunchy!

But when it came to eating live Insects, Uchiha Nan chickened out; he wasn't brave enough to do that.

"This plate of Insects... they're white... I don't like eating them alive, could you fry them in oil and then add some cumin, chili powder or something?"

Do humans all like this kind of food?

"What a waste of ingredients. But you're a guest, please wait a moment."

Toad Shima brought a plate of milky-white Insects back to the kitchen and did some secondary processing. After a while, a plate of fresh, deep-fried Insects was brought out, but without cumin, only simple chili powder. After all, Toad are eaten alive, so having chili powder as a seasoning is already quite good.

"Splat! Holy crap, it burst!"

"Hmm, with a touch of chili powder, it tastes pretty good!"

Uchiha Nan tried a bite of the deep-fried Insects, and surprisingly, it tasted pretty good.

After lunch, Fukasaku Uchiha Nan to a fountain filled with Toad Oil to begin their first step of training.

One afternoon, through repeated tapping, Uchiha Nan sensed a tiny bit of natural energy.

I have a tiny bit of talent for cultivating Sage Mode, but not much. I probably have no chance of becoming a Sage like Hashirama Senju.

"No more slacking off! Everything for the day has to be done in the morning, then I have to go to Myobokuzan to train in Sage Mode this afternoon, and tonight I have to take on two opponents at once—that's going to be a tough battle!"

Since returning from Myobokuzan, Uchiha Nan's life has become extremely regular: handling Konoha affairs in the morning and going to Myobokuzan for training in the afternoon.

That evening, I went to Tobirama Senju's lab to inquire about the progress of the Hashirama Cells experiment and various other experiments.

The electric tricycle and Amoxicillin capsules that were given to Tobirama Senju Tobirama Senju time were very efficient and can now be replicated in the laboratory. The electric tricycle has also been upgraded and can now use Chakra as an energy source. Mass production will be possible soon.

Electric tricycles are perfect for transporting goods... Konoha's traffic is getting increasingly congested, and these vehicles have really solved a pressing problem.

However, compared to electric tricycles, the production of penicillin was truly a meritorious deed. In my previous life, when penicillin first appeared, this medicine could sell for more than its weight in gold.

So much so that a classic post later appeared on Zhihu (a Chinese Q&A website): "If you had a ton of penicillin and traveled back to that turbulent era, what would you do? That would be incredible wealth!"

Everything is proceeding smoothly, and the Hashirama Cells experiment has reached its final stage.

The Uchiha who received the Hashirama Cells are currently in good condition, with significant improvements in their physical attributes, Chakra, and recovery abilities. They are also able to use the First Hokage's Wood Release.

While it doesn't possess the same overwhelming power as Hashirama Senju, it can still be considered incredibly powerful.

The experiment was progressing so smoothly that Tobirama Senju's face darkened. His elder brother's unique technique had actually been reproduced on the Uchiha! This was infuriating!

It probably won't be long before Uchiha Nan obtains the final version of Hashirama Cells solution. After spending so much money, manpower, and resources, it's truly a cause for celebration.

All good things, all good things. Uchiha Nan sat in his office reviewing Konoha's recent developments, a truly vibrant and thriving place.

Even Madara Uchiha, whom I had been worried about, was nowhere to be found. Perhaps I was just being paranoid. So much time had passed; Madara Uchiha had probably just happened to return to Konoha. He might have already left Konoha and returned to his dark underground cave to Rinnegan the Rinnegan.

"Lord Hokage, the Uzumaki Clan is almost at Konoha!"

With a bang, Nara Luyuan opened the office door of Uchiha Nan and reported urgent intelligence.

"What's going on? Didn't they say there were still three days left?"

"The wind is blowing at sea, and the ship is moving faster!"

"Then let's get ready quickly. There should already be a plan for the welcoming ceremony. Remember to let me know when they arrive; I'd like to show my face."

Uchiha Nan calmly instructed Nara Luyuan, intending to go home and tidy himself up first. The Third Hokage's special Divine Robe was still at home; wearing it normally was too conspicuous and often drew crowds.

The Uzumaki Clan sent over a hundred members this time, packing together all the most outstanding and talented members of the clan and sending them to Konoha.

Fifty billion taels of silver was definitely well spent!

Uchiha Nan looked at the list with satisfaction. He had finally caught the fish he had cast with his long line. All the seeds of the Uzumaki Clan had come to Konoha. He would have to make them move to a different place and grow directly in Konoha.

"Konoha. Is this Konoha?"

"So big, so bustling!"

"Look at these lights, look at this road! Our Land of Whirlpools can't even compare!"

"Hey, I don't like hearing that."

"What's wrong with that? I love telling the truth!"

A grand welcoming ceremony dazzled the Uzumaki Clan members, and the prosperous scene of Konoha filled them with anticipation. They would be living here for several years.

"Welcome to Konoha, everyone. You are the most outstanding young people of the Uzumaki Clan. In the future, you will study in Konoha and become the best ninjas of Konoha and the Uzumaki Clan, serving Konoha and the Uzumaki Clan."

"Now, let Mito Uzumaki say a few words!"

After saying a few words, Uchiha Nan handed the microphone to Mito Uzumaki. Mito Uzumaki had been keeping a close eye on the Uzumaki Clan's news, and as soon as she heard that the Uzumaki Clan had arrived earlier than scheduled, she rushed over immediately.

Last time, because they didn't see Uzumaki Luwei first, Uchiha Nan took advantage of the situation. Although the Uzumaki Clan still maintains a good relationship with the Senju Clan, their actions still betray them and lean towards the Uchiha.

A full five billion taels!

The Uzumaki Clan wanted to kneel down and acknowledge Uchiha Nan as their father, and no matter how well the Senju Clan spoke, no matter how touching their stories of mutual support in the past were, that still cost 5 billion ryo. 5 billion ryo!

Uchiha Nan represents the Hokage of Konoha, and maintaining good relations between the Uzumaki Clan and the Hokage's family is extremely important to the Uzumaki Clan.

Let alone the Uzumaki Clan, any clan in Konoha that wants to advance must maintain a good relationship with the Uchiha, and even the Senju Clan is no exception.

The relationship between the Senju Clan and Uchiha is indeed steadily improving. Uchiha Nan, Hokage truly outstanding; he's able to lead the Senju Clan to progress and make a fortune. Who wouldn't love a clan that's practically a god of wealth?

"Mito, you must maintain a good relationship with the Lord Hokage and show Lord Hokage respect. The Uzumaki Clan depends on Konoha; please give Lord Hokage your support."

"How's Yang Yue doing lately? Is she with the Lord Hokage? That Old man Hyuga Takuma is always... We absolutely can't let the Hyuga Clan get there first!"

"What?"

"There's been absolutely no progress, Mito. Can't you do something? Yotsuki is going to be the next Nine-Tails Jinchuriki; only becoming the Hokage's wife can secure her position. Marrying Uchiha Nan would be good for Yotsuki, and for the Uzumaki Clan too. It's a win-win situation!"

Recently, Mito Uzumaki's communications with Uzumaki Luwei have mainly revolved around urging Mito Uzumaki to improve her relationship with Uchiha Nan so that Uzumaki Yangyue could marry Uchiha Nan and become the Hokage's wife as soon as possible.

It's so annoying. Yangyue is taken care of by the Senju Clan. The relationship between the Uzumaki Clan and Konoha is what it is, no matter who becomes Hokage, they can't possibly mistreat the Uzumaki Clan.

I really don't know what Brother Reed is worried about.

While giving her speech, Mito Uzumaki glanced at Uchiha Nan, remembering something that had upset her. She knew she couldn't let Uchiha Nan attack Yuuki, and she couldn't let Uchiha Nan bribe the Uzumaki Clan members in front of her either!

"All your expenses during your studies in Konoha will be covered by Konoha. This is your living allowance for this month. Those whose names are called, come forward to collect it."

Mito Uzumaki finished her speech, and what she said was almost identical to what Uchiha Nan had said. Uchiha Nan was getting a little annoyed. He figured he should just give him something more practical.

Pay up!

Cash only!!

"Long live the Lord Hokage!!!"

Long live Konoha!!!

Uchiha Nan, with his immense wealth, brought over a pile of money and dumped it directly on the ground. The visual impact caused the Uzumaki Clan youths to cheer wildly, spontaneously surrounding Uchiha Nan.

Mito Uzumaki's face darkened. Why wasn't anyone surrounding her?!

So what if you're rich!

I forgot to set a timer today...