Chapter 23

Uchiha Chisato personally screened a batch of candidates. She paid special attention to a Genin named Might Duy—Xunjing had mentioned that name before, so she included him as well.

Uchiha Chisato handed the list to the Third Elder and gave him a few instructions. "These are the ones I picked. You can fill the remaining spots as you see fit."

"Remember, there need to be more civilians and members of small and medium-sized ninja clans."

"Try to make sure more small clans get their share of slots too."

"This is a good opportunity for us to strengthen our relationship with those smaller clans, as well as ordinary ninjas."

"Don't screw it up."

There was never any harm in preparing ahead of time.

"Understood!"

The Third Elder took the list and agreed at once.

Only then did Uchiha Chisato turn and leave.

Early the next morning, the roster for the Third Squad was posted.

At the same time, the patrol zones and the Police Force's new rules and regulations were announced.

Everyone selected was beaming with delight.

Those who had not been chosen could only sigh and accept it.

After returning home from the Police Department that day, Uchiha Chisato left a Shadow Clone in the house while her real body headed straight to the Pirate World to find Xunjing.

She told him everything about the arrangements and progress of the past few days.

"Is there anything you want to add, or anything you think is wrong?"

"Oh, right. When I was selecting people outside, I specifically chose that Might Duy as well."

"I remember you saying that he had good character and a talent for taijutsu, making him suitable to train into muscle, right?"

Uchiha Chisato asked.

"No, Mom, you've already handled everything perfectly."

"Two words: damn fierce!"

Xunjing smiled and gave her a thumbs-up before continuing, "As for Might Duy, this is fine for now."

"Later, we can find an opportunity to do him a favor, help condition his body, and give him some body-tempering resources."

"Once I've fully recovered and shift my focus back to the village, I'll handle those things myself."

"That way, I can win his favor more effectively."

"Someone like him needs to sign a contract with me sooner rather than later, so I can invest resources in him without worry."

"When the time comes, we can simply bring him to the Pirate World and use this place's resources to speed up his taijutsu training."

"With his talent and that drive of his, he'll probably reach Shadow Level or even higher within a few years."

The Pirate World's environment was practically tailor-made for a taijutsu genius like Might Duy.

"Fine, we'll do it your way."

Uchiha Chisato nodded and said nothing more.

Then she remembered something and added, "Right, with the clan's recent reforms, we've been spending money rather quickly. We need to find new sources of income soon."

"We can't count on Sky Island for the time being, so get those Nutrient Pills made as soon as possible."

"Tone down the effects. Stop when they're thirty percent better than the clan's best Military Rations Pills formula."

"Also, use the conditioning formula Dr. Kureha gave you to make a weakened version with only ten percent of the effect."

"We can sell both of those for money. What do you think?"

"Sure."

Uchiha Xunjing nodded, his tone certain. "That's easy. They should be ready for delivery the day after tomorrow."

"And not just those two. Dr. Kureha is also working on the Super Nutritional Potion and the Body-Tempering Potion. She's nearly finished with them too."

"Once those are done, I'll make an extremely weakened version of each and put them up for sale as well."

"Don't worry. We won't have to worry about finding buyers."

The Naruto World's medical techniques and pharmaceutical industry did have some impressive things.

But in terms of backwardness, they were truly behind as well.

Especially when it came to pills and potions—the gap was obvious.

"That's a good idea."

Uchiha Chisato's eyes lit up.

Those two items would definitely be hot sellers.

They could make money without worrying about fattening up their enemies.

"By the way, I'm planning to speak with Uzumaki Mito soon and find a way to form an alliance with her, so we can keep Hiruzen Sarutobi's faction in check."

"Can you make a gentler potion that replenishes life force?"

"If you can, how long would it take?"

"Replenish life force?"

Uchiha Xunjing stroked his chin and thought for a moment. "Actually, the conditioning medicine we're taking now, Sea Kings meat, and the Nutrient Pills and Super Nutritional Potion we're working on all have that effect."

"But Uzumaki Mito's situation is different. I'll need to see her in person before I can give you a definite answer and a specific plan."

"If it really comes down to it, highly concentrated Nutrient Pills made from Sea Kings meat will definitely work. She'll just need to take quite a lot of them."

He did have fragments of memories from his past life, but he could not fully rely on them when judging a special constitution like a Jinchuriki's.

"I see..."

Uchiha Chisato pondered for a moment before deciding, "Fine. When the time comes, you'll come with me to meet her."

"We'll set a date after you've fully recovered. How does that sound?"

That way, they would have enough credibility.

Otherwise, Xunjing himself still looked sickly. Who would believe him if he claimed to have a way to solve Uzumaki Mito's problem?

The difficulty of the negotiations would double.

For now, she only wanted to win Uzumaki Mito over while exposing as few of Xunjing's trump cards as possible.

As for letting Xunjing display his medical expertise? That was not necessarily a bad thing.

"Who knows? You might even use this opportunity to learn Tsunade's entire set of medical techniques and Medical Ninjutsu?"

Uchiha Chisato winked at Xunjing, smiling as she spoke.

"Heh, I was thinking the same thing!"

Uchiha Xunjing grinned. "Fine, I'll add that to the conditions later."

"I've had my eye on the Ninja World's medical techniques for a while, especially Tsunade's."

"If I can combine the medical techniques from both worlds, I can take another step forward and gain something tangible."

"Besides, I might be able to use this opportunity to become Tsunade's disciple and build connections with her people."

"Get in touch with the Senju Clan."

"And while I'm at it, secure myself an identity as someone from the Hokage's inner circle. It'll make it easier to move around and get things done in the village later."

"If I want to compete for the Hokage position and take control of Konoha in the future, there'll be fewer obstacles in my way."

Hmm, perhaps he might even have a chance to win Tsunade herself over completely.

"Tsk, tsk. You little brat, you weren't thinking anything decent, were you?"

Uchiha Chisato caught the expression on his face and teased him with a smile.

"Cough! How could I be?"

Xunjing hurriedly reined in his thoughts, waving his hands as he denied it again and again before forcibly changing the subject. "Mom, just tell me—will this plan work or not?"

"Mom?"

When Uchiha Chisato heard that new form of address, her brows twitched slightly. Then her expression darkened, and she reached out to pinch both of Xunjing's cheeks and pull them outward.

Her words were soft, but her tone was icy. "Oh? So Mommy is already that old in your eyes? Sigh... It seems little Xunjing doesn't love Mommy anymore. You think Mommy is too old now."

"Mm..."

Xunjing shuddered all over and hurriedly waved his hands in defense. "N-No, that's not it! I swear! Mom, you'll always be young and beautiful. I was wrong..."

Please spare me!

Xunjing could only sigh inwardly. Sure enough, there wasn't a single woman who didn't care about her age and appearance.

The ancients really had not lied.

"Hmph, at least you know better. I'll let you off this time. If there's a next time, it won't be so cheap, Xunjing."

Only then did Uchiha Chisato let go, smiling as she tossed out her warning.

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Xunjing rubbed his reddened cheeks and nodded repeatedly. "I'll never do it again, really!"

"Alright."

Uchiha Chisato waved her hand in satisfaction. "It's settled, then. Before your body fully recovers, do your best to develop the medicine for treating Uzumaki Mito."

"Then we'll have something to bargain with."