"Haha, senior, be careful and you won't make a big mistake. Besides, Chen Long Squad has been resting for half a month. It's time to stretch his muscles. Don't refuse."
Uzushiogakure, on the coast.
As Takenaka Kaguya finished speaking, Ashina Uzumaki thought about it and finally refused.
"Okay, Takenaka, you are interested."
Then, the two walked to the village together. Along the way, they saw the lively scene of Uzushiogakure's population increasing due to the implementation of the population growth plan. Ashina Uzumaki said with a smile, "Takenaka, in the past two years, the population of our village has more than doubled, and the lives of the villagers have become better and better. This is all thanks to you."
"Haha, senior, this credit is not mine alone, it is the result of everyone's concerted efforts.
Now, the village is growing day by day, and the number of births in the past two years has also increased, so the village security plan we mentioned before will be put on the agenda after you come back from Konoha." Takenaka Kaguya chuckled and said this.
"Is the security plan going to be implemented so soon? Do we need to wait another two years?" Ashina Uzumaki hesitated.
It's not his fault. The main reason is that Uzushiogakure has been spending a lot of money every month in the past two years. Although Land of Whirlpools is a country, it doesn't even have a stable political power, so there is no so-called financial support.
All expenses, except for the taxes paid by the villagers, rely on the ninja missions accepted by the ninjas in the village.
Then there is the Chamber of Commerce that Takenaka Kaguya established casually two years ago. Although it makes a lot of money, it spends even more.
As the leader of Uzushiogakure, Ashina Uzumaki naturally has such worries.
On the side, Takenaka Kaguya naturally understood his concerns and immediately explained with a smile, "The security plan must be implemented. Instead of starting it in two years, it is better to try to set it up now.
Nowadays, with the new population in the village and the surge in the number of outsiders, the Military Police Force team is also needed to maintain daily order.
Therefore, it is better to do this sooner rather than later!
As for the funding issue that you are worried about, senior, in fact, you don't need too much money at the beginning. You can borrow it directly from the bank with low interest or no interest. When the village's finances get on track, you can repay some every year and you will be able to turn around."
The solution given by Takenaka Kaguya instantly made Ashina Uzumaki's eyes light up. He thought for a moment, nodded with a smile and said, "Okay, Takenaka, since you said so, let's do what you want. Anyway, you are the major shareholder of the bank, and you are not afraid that the village will not be able to pay back the money. What else do I have to worry about?
By the way, I suddenly remembered something that I need to discuss with you Takenaka."
"Senior, please speak." Takenaka Kaguya nodded.
"It's about Amegakure. Recently, a young Ninja named Hanzo of the Salamander appeared in Amegakure. He is very powerful. Several times our Anbu went to Amegakure to perform missions and almost ended up being there.
Moreover, based on the information sent back by Si She Squad, we found that this Hanzo is an ambitious man, and if not unexpected, he will become the leader of Kirigakure before long." Ashina Uzumaki said.
"Ibuse·Hanzo?" When Takenaka Kaguya heard this name, he was stunned for a moment, and then he smiled slightly and said, "It's okay, senior, don't worry, if this Hanzo of the Salamander is sensible, then let him be, if not, I will deal with him personally.
A guy from a small hidden village is not worth wasting any time on."
After saying this, Ashina Uzumaki laughed and said, "Indeed, with you Takenaka here, Hanzo of the Salamander is really not worth mentioning.
That's alright, I won't bother you with such trivial matters."
After that, the two of them continued walking forward, looking at the bustling scene on the street, with very satisfied smiles on their faces.
In the evening, Takenaka Kaguya was lying on the deck chair in the yard. He watched Hyuga Toko who had just finished practicing Rokushiki and was hesitant to speak. He smiled and said, "What, you have something to tell me?"
"Lord Takenaka, I want to go back to Konoha. Recently, my father has been unwell. As his son, I need to serve him by his side." Hyuga Toko said respectfully.
Hearing this, Takenaka Kaguya nodded, glanced at Hyuga Toko up and down, and slowly said, "Okay, you have learned all about Rokushiki in the past two years, and even Life Return you have just begun to get a glimpse of the door, which can be regarded as successful.
If you continue to stay here, your strength will not improve significantly in a short period of time.
Besides, as the sole heir of the Hyuga Main Family, and your father is seriously ill, if you continue to stay here at this time, I'm afraid you won't be able to calm down.
In that case, then you go find senior Ashina, he happens to be rushing to Konoha early tomorrow morning, and you two will have someone to look after you on the way."
"Yes, thank you Lord Takenaka for understanding.
In addition, thank you, Lord Takenaka. If it weren't for your careful guidance in the past two years, my strength would never have improved so much.
When I go back and finish taking care of my family affairs, I will prepare a generous gift for you." Hyuga Toko heard that Takenaka Kaguya agreed that he should go back, and a smile appeared on his face immediately.
It's a pity that no matter when he proposed to become a disciple in the past two years, Takenaka Kaguya always refused.
Takenaka Kaguya waved his hand and chuckled, "There is no need for gifts or anything like that. I live here Uzushiogakure and I don't lack anything.
After you go back, say hello to your father, Senior Rongguang, for me."
"Yes, I will remember it." Hyuga Toko responded respectfully and quickly turned around and went back to pack his things.
A moment later, in the yard, Yuko Kaguya came over with a cup of tea, gently placed the tea cup next to Takenaka Kaguya, and then said warmly, "Takenaka, my aunt has something to discuss with you."
Hearing Yuko Kaguya's voice, Takenaka Kaguya sat up and said with a smile, "Auntie, what's the matter that you can't decide yet?"
"It's about Akina." Yuko Kaguya said bluntly without any ink.
As soon as he heard the name Akina, the smile on Takenaka Kaguya's face instantly disappeared.
Akina, Akina Nakamori, are also the only women besides Yuko Kaguya who have stayed with Takenaka Kaguya in these years.
It's a pity that because of that guy Genji's choice, Akina Nakamori chose to betray.
Now, upon hearing this name, Takenaka Kaguya frowned slightly, then he looked at Yuko Kaguya and said warmly, "Auntie, do you still have contact with her?"
"Well, since we settled in Uzushiogakure, Akina has sent people to send messages. However, my aunt knows that you hate betrayers deeply, so she never told you." Yuko Kaguya nodded.
"Since she made her own choice, there's no need to mention it again. Auntie, just make your own decision. I don't care."