As time passed, the entire Ninja World turned its attention to the Research Institute.
Lin Qing had risen too quickly—like a gale sweeping past one's ear. Even those who cared nothing for major world affairs had heard, more or less, of Lin Qing's exploits.
Everyone knew that, with Lin Qing's personality—
"This isn't over."
After hearing his subordinate's report, Tokugawa Shingen flicked open his folding fan and chuckled.
"No wonder Lin Qing invested so heavily in aviation technology from the very beginning. His ambitions had long since extended beyond the Ninja World. He wanted to reach into the vastness of space."
"I don't understand science and technology, and I can't be of much help. We'll just send some money over."
His daughter, Yukino Tokugawa, had recently been learning how to handle government affairs from her father. Upon hearing the order, she picked up a pen, spun it around her fingers a few times, and asked, "How much?"
"All of it."
"What do you mean, all of it?"
Tokugawa Shingen smiled. "No matter how much money is in the treasury, keep enough for food and water, then send every last bit of the rest to Lin Qing. The Land of Wind can't contribute much to rocket development or fighting aliens, so..."
"We'll provide the money."
Yukino lowered her head to ponder for half a second, then suddenly understood. She looked up at the boundless starry sky.
"You want to invest in space development?!"
"That's right."
Tokugawa Shingen's eyes lit up.
Yukino truly was his smartest daughter. She immediately understood the logic behind his actions.
Yukino Tokugawa analyzed, "This is a critical moment. Aliens have appeared, and aviation technology has made a breakthrough. With Lin Qing's ambition, he can't possibly be content with the Ninja World.
"The entire starry sky is full