Mission? Danzo's Ambush

"That kind of ninja tool should fetch a pretty high price!"

Uchiha Gin answered directly.

He had brought out the cheat tool Boruto used.

"Not a bad idea, but Chakra Batteries are difficult to research."

"Did you see anything good in the future?"

Orochimaru probed as he spoke.

He still doubted that Uchiha Gin could see the future, and would test him from time to time.

"I think the Land of Snow has done research in that area. They have a ninja tool that can absorb chakra directly. Their Scientific Ninja Tools are really interesting. We could get the technology and mass-produce them, which would take a lot of pressure off us."

Uchiha Gin replied.

He vaguely remembered it was called Fenghua Dotō. He wore Chakra Armor, which was one of the more sophisticated Scientific Ninja Tools.

"The Land of Snow?"

"I'll arrange for someone to retrieve it."

Orochimaru nodded.

Now that he was the head of the Root Organization, sending a few people to a small country on a mission was a piece of cake.

"Biological research is the best field. I'll have to count on you for that."

Uchiha Gin said.

Orochimaru looked haughty, as if to say, As if you need to tell me that.

"I have a good idea now. I just need to make it a reality."

"Can you create a risk-free male enhancement drug?"

Seeing Orochimaru's expression, Uchiha Gin continued.

He was really out of money now, living on the salary he got from the Military Police Force.

If he wanted to make money quickly, he had to come up with more ideas.

"Are you having trouble performing?"

Orochimaru didn't react much to that. He just asked in confusion.

"No, this kind of drug is profitable."

"Look at Clan Head Fugaku, for example. As he gets older, his body can't keep up, so he needs drugs to help him."

"Most nobles are like that. They work their kidneys overtime every day, so there's huge demand for this kind of drug. As long as it works and has no side effects, we'll never have enough to sell."

"We can solve all our funding problems with just this one drug. Sell it at a high price, and it'll make a lot more money than ninja tools!"

As he spoke, Uchiha Gin used Fugaku as an example.

Fugaku had been sitting quietly nearby, hoping to hear about something important. Who knew the conversation would suddenly turn to him?

He immediately got worked up!

"Who said I'm not in good shape? I can go three times in one night!"

Fugaku said, his face and neck flushed red.

He was practically about to activate his Mangekyō Sharingan.

"Hmph, that's not a bad idea. If it were Jiraiya, he'd probably spend all his money on it!"

"Leave it to me."

Orochimaru remembered an old friend and mocked him before agreeing to take on the task.

He had never considered anything like this before. His research was all for his own benefit, and he had no need for such a drug, so it had never occurred to him.

Orochimaru believed that, with his extensive knowledge of the human body, he could quickly find a suitable formula and develop the drug.

Seeing Orochimaru agree, Uchiha Gin knew that most of his money problems were solved.

No one paid any attention to Fugaku's testimony.

Chapter 25: Mission? Danzo's Ambush

"Could things really have changed?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen studied the report on his desk, lost in thought.

The report said the Uchiha Clan had purchased two shops on the commercial street and was renovating them. Their ninja tool development was also progressing exceptionally well.

In particular, when he saw the Elemental Chakra Blade mentioned in the report, Sarutobi Hiruzen wondered why he hadn't thought of it himself. He was sure he could have made one, too.

Moreover, the Uchiha Clan had reported the matter voluntarily. The intelligence was almost identical to what Shisui had told him. They were willing to work with the village to make money.

They would have the village sell the tools to the hidden villages in small countries, while the Uchiha would provide them at factory price. The village would keep all the profits.

After all, some channels weren't available to them without Konoha's approval.

This positive change left Sarutobi Hiruzen baffled.

He had also looked into Orochimaru's situation and had indeed discovered a new use for him, one he had never considered before.

"Orochimaru gets research funding and full control of Root, while the Uchiha Clan has found a new path beyond the Military Police Force?"

"Is their partnership really just about money?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't believe it.

But their current actions benefited Konoha. After thinking it over, he decided not to interfere and instead wait to see how things developed.

After all, this ninja tool development was connected to the Root Organization, which meant it was connected to Konoha. That was completely different from the Military Police Force, which was entirely controlled by the Uchiha.

"As long as you're inside Konoha, I can keep you under control. Let's see what you're really up to."

Sarutobi Hiruzen decided to keep them under surveillance.

Since it brought benefits to the village, he couldn't refuse as Hokage.

At the same time, he thought the Uchiha Clan was foolish to abandon the Military Police Force in favor of making money.

As far as he was concerned, only strength could protect everything.

"Urgent intelligence: Enemy forces have infiltrated an area about two hundred kilometers from the village. The Hokage has ordered the Military Police Force to send out personnel and drive them away."

About a week later, the Military Police Force suddenly received an order.

In the past, the Military Police Force had been responsible for the entire village's security, including patrols around its outskirts, which the Uchiha handled.

But those duties had gradually been stripped away. In the end, they had been reduced to thugs, sent out only to follow orders and do the dirty work. They no longer had any authority of their own.

"I'll lead the team, then."

Shisui stepped forward.

"Your real body is working on ninja tools, right? I haven't stretched my legs in a while. I'll go."

Uchiha Gin stood up.

Shisui nodded and didn't object.

He had been fascinated by the development of new ninja tools lately. He'd never realized that ninjutsu could be used in so many ways.

He also knew that the economy would help the clan, so he was doing what he could to contribute.

"Tell the Third Squad to gather at the village entrance."

After leaving those words, Uchiha Gin dispelled his Shadow Clone.

The ones going out on missions these days were all Shadow Clones. His real body stayed home, training hard and waiting for the money to come in. But since there hadn't been much real combat, and Shisui was busy working, he would handle this himself.

"Yes!"

Everyone acknowledged the order.

Ten minutes later, at the Konoha Gate.

A person dressed as an Anbu was already waiting at the gate, with Uchiha Gin's subordinates gathered nearby and ready.

"Move out."

Uchiha Gin gave the order at once.

The five of them set out, led by the Anbu. Along the way, he explained the objective of the mission.

"Ninjas from Amegakure?"

Uchiha Gin was a little surprised.

At this point, Hanzo of the Salamander shouldn't have died yet, and Nagato should still be gathering people to complete the Six Paths of Pain.

Besides, whether it was Hanzo or Nagato, it made no sense for them to provoke Konoha at a time like this.

"So you couldn't hold back this soon, Danzo!"

Uchiha Gin immediately reached a conclusion.

He'd thought Danzo would wait a while before making a move against him. He hadn't expected him to lose patience so quickly.

About two hours later, they reached their destination.

"There are two enemy squads in total. The Anbu are nearby. I'll contact them, then we'll set a trap and attack together."

The Anbu who had accompanied them explained the plan to Uchiha Gin.

"No need. Have your Anbu intercept any enemies who try to escape."

"Follow me."

Uchiha Gin had no interest in wasting time.

With that, he called for his men to move out.

"This will alert the enemy—"

The Anbu hadn't finished speaking when Uchiha Gin and the three clan members vanished from in front of him.

"The Uchiha are so arrogant!"

The Anbu's voice was angry.

But he had no choice but to head out and contact his teammates to help them.

Uchiha Gin barely bothered to conceal his presence, and the Amegakure ninja keeping watch nearby soon spotted him.

Four pairs of Three-Tomoe Sharingan made their attempts to hide useless. The chakra flowing through their bodies gave them all away.

"Mangekyō Sharingan!"

Uchiha Gin activated his Mangekyō Sharingan.

At the same time, he raised both hands, gripping four Kunai in each.

"Crackle!"

Then he coated them in Lightning Release and threw all eight at once.

The eight kunai streaked through the air at incredible speed, flashing with lightning. Several collided with each other and changed direction.

"Thwip! Thwip! Thwip!"

A second later, the sound of the kunai striking their targets rang out one after another.

The clan members following Uchiha Gin were stunned. The chakra signatures of the targets they'd locked onto with their Sharingan were rapidly fading. That was a sign they'd lost their lives.

"Collect the enemy bodies and see if they have any intelligence on them."

Uchiha Gin said.

"So this is the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan!"

Everyone exclaimed in amazement.

They stared at Uchiha Gin's unusual eyes, their expressions filled with fervor.

Then they followed his orders and went to collect the bodies.