In mid-January, with the overall contraction of the frontline war, major Konoha major Ninja Clans once again focused on their own interests:
"The village's budget for the new year needs to be changed!"
This is already everyone's consensus. Even Uchiha Clan strongly agrees with it. For this reason, Fugaku Uchiha even visited several clan leaders.
Fugaku Uchiha's performance shocked many people, but in Danzo's view, this trend is a dangerous signal:
"The evil Uchiha is secretly planning an unknown conspiracy again!"
On a sunny morning, Danzo was still huddled at the Root headquarters not far from Kage Rock.
Danzo kept flipping through the information in the dim room. He was suddenly stunned when he read the information left by Second Hokage:
"Uchiha, brain Chakra?"
"Is Madness Pill the talent of Tsunade or the ability of Shu Furukawa?"
Danzo could not fully understand the effects of Madness Pill, but he guessed that Uchiha Clan would definitely benefit!
"Tell Orochimaru that I want to restart Wood Release Project."
"Yes, Master Danzo!"
The Root ninja who had been half-kneeling on the ground bowed his head in response and left quickly. Danzo squinted his eyes and recalled the recent performance of the experimental body armor, and made a decision after a simple evaluation:
"Need more incomplete Wood Release."
"Strengthen surveillance of Shu Furukawa."
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In Hokage Building, Sarutobi Hiruzen had just finished the meeting with Ninja Clans. Seeing that the two companions were silent, he took the initiative to ask:
"What do you think of the proposal to expand the herbal laboratory?"
Utatane Koharu did not speak, and Mitokado Homura on the side did not answer directly:
"Hiruzen Sarutobi, the most important thing at the moment is the preparation of supplies. The allocation of Land of Fire should be used for war that breaks out again at any time."
"We all know why Ninja Clans is seeking the secret medicine. Once the existing balance is disrupted, it is likely to affect the development of the village."
Sarutobi Hiruzen knows that most Ninja Clans don't care about any side effects at all. When necessary, someone in the family must make sacrifices.
Only elite ninjas can maintain the strength of the clan. These default rules are indeed a bit dark, but this darkness also nourishes the village.
"I plan to use part of the funds for drug research and development of Medical Corps."
Utatane Koharu frowned when he heard the decision made by Sarutobi Hiruzen, looked at his old friend and suggested:
"Yan is right, at least in recent years there is no need to invest too much."
"Uchiha Clan has been showing his favor to Tsunade frequently recently. We should not let down our guard at this time."
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't want to pay attention to these things, but considering Tsunade's character, he picked up his pipe and took two puffs to remind him:
"Uchiha Clan is also a member of the village. There is no need for us to interfere in Tsunade's affairs."
"This part of the funds is used to improve Madness Pill. We cannot waste the sacrifices made before Konoha Ninja."
The two consultants stopped talking. The matter concerned Uchiha, and it was obviously more suitable to chat with Danzo.
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Although Shu Furukawa is on vacation, he has been working at Konoha Hospital recently.
In the afternoon, Tsunade told him that the submitted budget had been approved. Shu Furukawa was a little surprised, but seeing Tsunade's unconcerned look, he could only flatter him:
"As expected of Teacher Tsunade, you can ask for budget even during the war!"
Tsunade glanced sideways, folded his arms in his seat and laughed at himself:
"This is not my original intention. In addition to the Hyuga Clan, several big Ninja Clans in the village came forward together."
"What's more, it's rare for the Uchiha Clan to bow to a teacher, so the budget is naturally not a problem."
"Don't be lazy, we will go to the herb laboratory later. Thanks to you, we have received new herbs."
Ino-Shika-Cho is advancing and retreating together. Recently, relying on the connections in the clan, he has collected rare medicinal herbs from Land of Tea.
The same goes for other Ninja Clans. They activated their connections and actively searched for them. No matter what the results were, they shipped them first.
Tsunade stood up and called Shu Furukawa to go to the herbal laboratory with them. Compared with before, the scale has expanded a bit, and just taking care of it is a troublesome thing.
"Sunagakure should also have such a laboratory, but I am sure that the other party's scale cannot match ours."
"We are temporarily behind in the research on toxins. Fortunately, there are no problems with Antidote. Judging from this battle, it seems that the opponent has not been able to develop a new poison."
Tsunade looked satisfied when she came to the laboratory. She talked about Sunagakure with pride on her face. She had completely thrown away the old woman Chiyo.
Katsuyu on Shu Furukawa's shoulder suddenly reminded:
"Lady Tsunade, Shikkotsu Forest are also very suitable for cultivating medicinal herbs, and the rich Natural Energy can enhance the efficacy."
Tsunade thought for a moment, shook his head and responded simply:
"The current Madness Pill is enough. Combined with some medicines that can activate the body in a short time, it can reduce the burden on the body."
"Most ninjas cannot control the Chakra acupoints, and enhancing the efficacy will only overwhelm the meridian system."
"Xiu, I'll leave the rest of the work to you. I'll prepare some snacks."
Shu Furukawa looked at Tsunade's back and shook his head helplessly. Katsuyu on his shoulders spit out pale branches and comforted him with a soft and waxy voice:
"Master Xiu, I'm here!"
"I have prepared the God Tree energy. Do you want to mix it with Yang Release Chakra this time?"
"Let's continue with Yin Release Chakra. I have a good grasp of Yang Release. Yin Release still has no clue except Genjutsu."
Shu Furukawa frankly admits his shortcomings. At present, he can only mobilize the energy in his body.
[Collection] mutates God Tree energy, then mixes Chakra with medicinal herbs, and finally completes the mutation. This is a way for Shu Furukawa to exercise Chakra.
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That night, Shu Furukawa, who had finished his work, was invited to the Uchiha Clan for dinner.
Inabi Uchiha boasted in front of the young tribesmen, exaggerating the frontal battlefield situation several times again. Shu Furukawa and one Chidori killed more than 50 Iwagakure instantly after being used...
From time to time, exclamations and Inabi Uchiha's proud laughter came from the next door. Fugaku Uchiha looked at Shu Furukawa and smiled slightly:
"Xiu, the young people in the clan need to learn more from geniuses like you."
"The patriarch has given you too much praise! Uchiha Clan's young people are very capable."
Shu Furukawa smiled and exchanged greetings. The two chatted about their previous Land of Rain battlefield and ninjutsu experiences, and the atmosphere was extremely harmonious.
When the topic turned to the improvement of Madness Pill, Fugaku Uchiha suddenly asked a question that caught Shu Furukawa off guard:
"Xiu, if a child around 5 years old is strong-willed enough, can Madness Pill be used to assist in practice?"
Shu Furukawa saw the look of expectation on the patriarch's face, his eyes twitched slightly, and he responded with a little thought:
"Fugaku Patriarch, it is difficult for us to determine the will of children of this age. Madness Pill is more suitable for use in times of crisis."
Fugaku Uchiha nodded with satisfaction after hearing the answer. Uchiha Clan's will was fine. Thinking of the children at home, he silently said:
"Itachi, as my son, don't let me down."