Behind the Youth-Preserving Pill, the Ninja World's Support Plan

"A friendly reminder from the Hyuga: the youthful state is merely a condition for normal living. Once you engage in combat or suffer significant injury, the medicinal effects may dissipate, causing the youthful state to end..."

"Therefore, it is best to keep a few pills in reserve. It is also best to purchase high-quality ones, as they have better efficacy and lower drug resistance..."

"Actually, the Youth-Preserving Pill is nothing all that special."

"The Youth-Preserving Pill is not an immortal elixir; it cannot grant eternal life. It is simply a secret medicine for maintaining health. Please do not have overly high expectations for it; it is just a common health supplement."

"It is not as miraculous as you all imagine."

The more Hyuga Seigo explained and belittled the Youth-Preserving Pill, the more the guests felt that this secret medicine of the Hyuga clan was precious, and the more they suspected that the Hyuga were just making excuses to avoid selling it...

"Head of the Hyuga, what is the meaning of this? Do you not intend to sell them anymore? You cannot go back on your word!" one person said angrily.

"Exactly! Head of the Hyuga, you called us here to discuss a major matter, only to toy with us like this?" another person chimed in.

"Hmph~ They must be reluctant to part with them..." someone muttered under their breath.

"A child is just a child; they can't accomplish anything significant. The Hyuga clan has truly fallen..." another person said dismissively.

For a moment, the crowd was in an uproar, the scene becoming chaotic as representatives of various clans began whispering to one another.

"Everyone, please listen to me..." The voice was not loud, yet it reached everyone's ears with perfect clarity.

Regarding Seigo.

Because of his previous bloody record of slaughter.

The crowd still held a certain amount of awe toward him.

Hyuga Seigo pressed his hands down, signaling for them to calm down: "Rest assured, my seniors. My word is as good as gold; what I have promised, I will certainly fulfill..."

"Then what is the meaning of this, Hyuga?" Fear was one thing, but the temptation of the Youth-Preserving Pill was still greater than their fear.

Hyuga Seigo smiled, thinking to himself that it was good to have a straight man to play along: "That is a good question, my friend. You don't think the Youth-Preserving Pill is like Chinese cabbage, do you? The Hyuga cannot produce enough to meet everyone's needs. At the very least, the Immortal of Hundred Beast Mountain would not agree to it~"

"Mm-hmm." The representatives nodded in agreement.

"The Hyuga clan cannot satisfy everyone with the current supply of Youth-Preserving Pills, but every faction will be able to obtain a certain share. I, the Hyuga, guarantee fairness, justice, and transparency..."

"..."

"Head of the Hyuga, why not just auction them off~"

At first, some wealthy individuals suggested an auction. After all, if they relied on shares, they wouldn't get much, but an auction was different; with his wealth, he could obtain more pills. One can never have too many things like the Youth-Preserving Pill, as they can be passed down through generations.

Seigo: "My seniors, I am not a greedy person. I have always advocated for cooperation and mutual benefit."

"An auction would indeed drive the price of the Youth-Preserving Pill to the heavens and allow the Hyuga to make more money, but then many friends would be unable to afford it...~"

"..."

The Youth-Preserving Pills (dregs) were far cheaper than everyone imagined: 100,000 ryo for a one-year duration, 500,000 ryo for three years, 800,000 ryo for five years, and 5,000,000 ryo for ten years. The longer the duration of the pill, the lower the drug resistance. "One-year and three-year versions are limited purchases."

"The five-year version is only available to our partners. I have given you the price; I will never ask how much you resell them for. Let us all get rich together..."

"Hahaha~ I knew the Hyuga clan head was a man of great vision. I am definitely going to be this partner..."

"The ten-year version is even rarer. It can only be obtained by someone as noble as the Daimyo of the Land of Fire."

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire was overjoyed: "Yes, yes, yes~ Such precious items can only be enjoyed by someone as noble as me~" He couldn't help but feel his favor toward the Hyuga reach its peak.

He grabbed Seigo's hand and wouldn't let go.

He wanted to have dinner with him.

And have a long, heart-to-heart talk.

Seigo smiled and politely declined, saying: "This Humble One must go to discuss the Youth-Preserving Pill with the Immortal of Hundred Beast Mountain today. I can only visit you, Lord Daimyo, in person next time~"

Upon hearing this, the Daimyo did not insist, as the Youth-Preserving Pill was more important: "Very well, then I shall await the visit of a talented young man like you. Hahaha~"

After saying this, he left with his guardian ninja.

Seigo looked at his retreating back and curled his lip: "What is there to talk about with a blockhead like you? You aren't even a girl~"

The negotiation meeting on the Hyuga side also came to an end. The representatives of the various clans and the envoys from all sides were very satisfied. The cost was lower than they had imagined. The Hyuga were truly honest; they were good people to deal with...

Seigo smiled: "Yes, yes, yes~ We Hyuga are all honest people. We are cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and we love to share~" To deceive people and still have them say thank you—it was simply incredible~

The Great Elder and the others who knew the details were speechless.

Have some humanity. You took a bunch of weeds and stir-fried them in a big pot like beans, churning out a whole batch of "Youth-Preserving Pills" at once. According to Seigo himself, those "Youth-Preserving Pills" were just the dregs of the real thing.

Although they didn't understand it.

Still, well done.

Money, so much money.

So many treasures.

My Hyuga clan has struck it rich, hahaha~

Must not laugh, must not laugh, must not laugh, must hold it in~

We are the prestigious Hyuga clan.

Must be reserved, must be reserved~

I can't hold it in anymore.

Ahahaha~

The Konoha clans familiar with the Hyuga were all baffled, "Usually, these Hyuga elders have poker faces, but today, every one of them is grinning like a blooming chrysanthemum, acting unusually enthusiastic."

Nonsense, they're making a fortune, and with so many people rushing to hand over resources, how could they not be happy?

"Shouldn't all of this be the village's money?!! Damn the Hyuga, damn those bastards, why don't they ever think about contributing~"

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo roared inwardly; watching the Hyuga make money was even more painful to them than losing their own.

With the Youth-Preserving Pill.

And so, the Ninja World fell into a bizarre state.

With the frantic expansion of the Youth-Preserving Pill, some even began to adopt a hardline stance, while those without it scrambled to get their hands on one; this thing was too terrifying—if you didn't have one, you were afraid that someone else would get one and target you.

Women have a competitive nature.

Seeing others regain their youth while they still had faces like withered hags, how could that be allowed?

"Hurry up, I want it now... if you can't get it, don't come back..."

"I would give anything for a Youth-Preserving Pill."

"You won't even buy me a Youth-Preserving Pill? You really don't love me... let's break up... you scumbag..."

"I'm sorry... you're a good person... but Yongtai promised to help me buy a Youth-Preserving Pill... I'm already his..."

"..." The men were left speechless, wanting to cry but having no tears.

Damn it, it was all caused by that accursed Youth-Preserving Pill.

Later, when a certain elderly noble found a second spring and became a stud overnight, the men went crazy too: I want a Youth-Preserving Pill.

Physical stamina is no longer an issue.

The Youth-Preserving Pill restores youth, after all.

What if your body is drained? Use a Youth-Preserving Pill.

The various nobles played even crazier.

For a time.

The Youth-Preserving Pill was bid up to an astronomical price on the black market.

It could be said that it was priceless and unavailable.

Qingwu was speechless, "Holy crap~ how did a perfectly good strategic resource end up being played off as a little aphrodisiac by you lot."

"You are all absolute geniuses."

"But the goal of stirring up the winds and clouds has been achieved."

Most importantly, the Youth-Preserving Pill contained the aura of the Small World; everyone who consumed it would be marked by the Small World, acting as a signal source to be sensed by it...

Void: "Hehehe~ so satisfying~"

Nirvana: "The Mandala Realm will soon be fully condensed~"

The power of emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness—was being generated continuously and sent to the Small World. Then, the negative emotions were collected as nutrients for Void to absorb, while the remaining pure power of faith was handed over to Nirvana.

Using the Ninja World to sustain themselves.

Qingwu had already begun to bare his fangs.