I Choose Orochimaru as Hokage, Ten Years to Reach the Moon

"This kind of ninja tool should fetch a very high price!"

Uchiha Gin answered directly.

He took out the cheating device used by Boruto.

"A nice idea, but a Chakra Battery is not an easy thing to research."

"Did you see anything good in the future?"

Orochimaru said while probing him.

He was still suspicious of Uchiha Gin's ability to see through the future and wanted to test him from time to time.

"The Land of Snow seems to have research in this area. There is a ninja tool that can directly absorb chakra. Their Scientific Ninja Tool is quite interesting. If we can obtain the technology for mass production, it will reduce a lot of pressure."

Uchiha Gin replied.

He vaguely remembered it was called Dotō, who wore Chakra Armor; it was considered a relatively well-made Scientific Ninja Tool.

"The Land of Snow, you say?"

"I will arrange for people to retrieve it."

Orochimaru nodded.

Now that he was the leader of Root, arranging for a few people to carry out a mission in a small country was an effortless task.

"Biological types are the strongest, and that will depend on you."

Uchiha Gin said.

Orochimaru wore an arrogant expression, as if to say, "Do you even need to tell me that?"

"I have a good idea now, it just needs to be realized."

"Can you manufacture a male performance enhancement drug without any risks?"

Seeing this, Uchiha Gin continued.

He was truly broke now, living solely on the salary issued by the Military Police Force.

To make money quickly, he had to think of more ways.

"Is your performance failing?"

Orochimaru's expression didn't change at all; he just asked with some confusion.

"No, this kind of medicine is very profitable."

"Look, take Clan Leader Fugaku for example. As he gets older, his body can't keep up and he needs medicinal assistance."

"Those nobles are basically all like that. Their kidneys are too busy to handle it every day, and there is a huge demand for this kind of medicine. As long as the effect is good and there are no side effects, it will never be enough to sell."

"Our funding problems can be completely solved by this one drug. Selling it at a high price is much more profitable than selling ninja tools!"

Uchiha Gin said while using Fugaku as an analogy.

Fugaku had been silent on the side, wanting to hear something important, but who knew he would suddenly be brought into the conversation.

He got flustered immediately!

"Who has a bad body? I go three times a night!"

Fugaku said, his face turning red and his neck thick with veins.

He was one step away from activating his Mangekyō Sharingan.

"Hmph, this idea is not bad. If it were Jiraiya, he would probably spend all his money on this!"

"Leave it to me."

Orochimaru also remembered his old acquaintance, and after mocking him, he agreed to the matter.

He had no thoughts in this regard himself, because his research was all for his own service. He had no requirements in this area, so naturally, he wouldn't think of these things.

With his mastery and understanding of the human body, Orochimaru believed he could quickly research and develop a suitable drug.

Seeing Orochimaru agree, Uchiha Gin knew that the money problem was mostly solved.

No one cared about Fugaku's proof on the side.

Chapter 25: Mission? Danzo's Ambush

"Has it really changed?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the report on his desk and fell into deep thought.

The report stated that the Uchiha Clan had purchased two shops on the commercial street for renovation, and the development of ninja tools was proceeding exceptionally smoothly.

Especially when seeing the Elemental Chakra Blade on the report, Sarutobi Hiruzen marveled at why he hadn't discovered this himself; if it were him, he should have been able to do it too.

Moreover, this matter was proactively reported by the Uchiha Clan. The intelligence was almost identical to what Shisui had said, suggesting that they could cooperate with the village to earn this money.

Let the village find ninja villages in small countries to sell to, while the Uchiha side would provide a factory price, and the village would keep all the extra profit.

After all, some channels could not be exploited without Konoha's permission.

This positive change left Sarutobi Hiruzen baffled.

He had also observed the situation with Orochimaru and indeed discovered a new utility for him, a value he had never considered before.

"Orochimaru receives research funding and full control over Root, while the Uchiha Clan has also found a new path to survival outside of the Military Police Force?"

"Is the cooperation between the two sides merely for money?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen found it impossible to believe this.

However, since what was currently being done was beneficial to Konoha, he hesitated repeatedly and chose not to intervene, opting instead to continue watching.

After all, this development of ninja tools was related to Root, which meant it was related to Konoha—a completely different situation from the Military Police Force being entirely controlled by the Uchiha.

"As long as it is within Konoha, it can be controlled. Let me see what exactly you are planning!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen chose to monitor the situation.

Because it was a matter that truly brought benefits, as the Hokage, he could not refuse.

At the same time, he believed that the Uchiha Clan abandoning the Military Police Force to choose the path of making money was foolish.

In his view, only strength could protect everything.

"Urgent intelligence: enemies have infiltrated to within approximately two hundred kilometers of the village. The Hokage has ordered the Military Police Force to dispatch personnel to drive them out."

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

In the past, the Military Police Force was responsible for the safety of the entire village, and even patrols around the village were handled by the Uchiha.

However, these duties had been whittled away, and they were eventually reduced to mere thugs, responsible only for obeying orders to go out and work, with no autonomy left.

"Then I will lead the team."

Shisui stood up and said.

"Your real body is over at the ninja tool research site, and I haven't stretched my limbs in a long time. I'll go."

Uchiha Gin stood up and said.

Seeing this, Shisui nodded and did not refuse.

He was very interested in the recent development of new ninja tools; he hadn't expected ninjutsu to have so many applications.

Moreover, he knew that the economy was helpful to the clan, so he also did what he could.

"Notify the Third Squad to assemble at the village gate."

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

Currently, those going out were all Shadow Clones, while his real body was at home training hard, waiting for the money to develop. However, since he had little practical combat experience and Shisui was busy working, he would take action 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, and Uchiha Gin's subordinates were already prepared nearby.

"Let's go."

Uchiha Gin gave the order directly.

The group of five set off immediately, led by the Anbu, who explained the target of this operation along the way.

"Ninjas from Amegakure?"

Uchiha Gin was somewhat surprised.

At this time, Hanzo of the Salamander should not have kicked the bucket yet, and Nagato should still be perfecting the Six Paths of Pain and gathering his men.

Moreover, whether it was Hanzo or Nagato, it was unreasonable for them to provoke Konoha at this time.

"So impatient to make a move, Danzo!"

Uchiha Gin reached this conclusion immediately.

He had originally thought Danzo would lay low for a while before trying to deal with him; he hadn't expected him to be unable to hold back so soon.

About two hours later, they reached the target location.

"The enemy has two squads in total. The Anbu are nearby; I will go contact them, and then we will set a trap and strike together."

The accompanying Anbu spoke directly to Uchiha Gin about the plan they had prepared.

"No need. You Anbu just focus on intercepting any fleeing enemies."

"Follow me."

Uchiha Gin had no interest in wasting time.

Having said that, he immediately signaled his subordinates to move out.

"This will alert the enemy..."

Before the Anbu could finish his sentence, Uchiha Gin had already disappeared before him with three clansmen.

"The Uchiha are too arrogant!"

The Anbu spoke with a tone of fury.

Yet, he had no choice but to reach out and contact his teammates for assistance.

Uchiha Gin made almost no effort to conceal his presence, and he was quickly discovered by the Amegakure ninjas lurking nearby to rest.

With four pairs of Three Tomoe Sharingan, the ninjas' concealment was useless; their flowing chakra exposed them entirely.

"Mangekyō Sharingan!"

Uchiha Gin unleashed his Mangekyō immediately.

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

"Zzzzt!"

He coated them in Lightning Release and hurled them all at once.

The eight lightning-charged kunai flickered through the air at blinding speed, several of them colliding mid-flight to alter their trajectories.

"Thwip, thwip, thwip!"

A second later, the sound of kunai finding their marks rang out in succession.

The clansmen following behind Uchiha Gin were stunned, as the chakra signatures of the targets locked onto by their own Sharingan were rapidly fading—a clear sign that life was slipping away.

"Go collect the enemy corpses and see if there is any intelligence to be found."

Uchiha Gin commanded.

"Is this the true power of the Mangekyō Sharingan!"

The group exclaimed in awe.

They gazed at Uchiha Gin's unique eyes with expressions of fanaticism.

They then proceeded to follow Uchiha Gin's orders and went to retrieve the bodies.