Naruto walked to the window and pointed to the Kumogakure construction site outside which looked a bit messy due to reconstruction.
"Look, now they are repairing houses and moving materials, and most of them still rely on manpower and simple tools, which is inefficient and dangerous."
"What if there was a Puppet that could travel through complex terrain and have multiple robotic arms that could be freely deformed and have functions such as grabbing, cutting, and welding...
Of course, it doesn't matter to a genius like you, but for ordinary people, the effect is simpler and easier to control."
"And a genius like you can design a 'building swarm' Puppet system that can independently plan paths, work collaboratively, and automatically assemble prefabricated components..."
"Even a large engineering machine that uses Chakra as energy source and drive to achieve power and precision that far exceeds ordinary machinery..."
Naruto's description is like opening a new window.
For the first time, a glimmer of thought and inquiry appeared in Scorpion's cold eyes.
The core of his Puppet Technique lies in the ultimate control of materials, structures, energy conduction and control systems.
Killing is one application, but it is by no means the only application.
If those precise tolerance controls used to make highly toxic concealed weapons are used to make tightly fitting building components...
If the complex Chakra Threads sub-control technology that controls hundreds of Puppets is used to command an automation engineering team...
If Bestowal Puppet's power system and joint design with anthropomorphic or even superhuman combat capabilities are used to create engineering machinery with infinite strength and tirelessness...
What would that look like?
Your own Puppet can play a role in the entire Shinobi World.
Maybe... it will be interesting indeed.
Scorpion felt the faint murderous intention around him that had not completely dissipated, but was temporarily restrained by the presence of Naruto.
He has no choice.
At least, not yet.
"Humph."
Scorpio once again let out an unintelligible hum, but this time there was much less resistance.
"Large-scale installations... are not impossible."
"But it requires materials, space, assistants, and... enough research time and freedom."
He began to put forward conditions, which in itself was a cooperative attitude.
Naruto smiled even brighter, "Of course, these are not problems."
"Konoha will provide you with the best support. We have enough materials, you can choose any location, and you have an assistant... Let me think about it, Sunagakure has a lot of Puppet Master that I can send to you.
As for the research direction and degree of freedom..."
Naruto looked at Xie, "As long as you complete the established project goals, you can freely use other time and resources to continue your personal 'art research', as long as it does not harm civilians."
This condition can be said to be quite favorable.
While almost ensuring Scorpion's basic research needs, it also gave him considerable autonomy.
Xie raised his head and looked at Naruto: "I need to see the specific project requirements and technical parameters first, as well as the list of resources you promised."
"Okay."
Naruto readily agreed, "But the project team for the big project we are going to do now is in Land of Snow. I will take you there later."
He looked around and said, "Now you first get familiar with this repaired body and adjust it to its best condition. Later, someone will take you to the studio and give you the materials you need to help you recover."
After saying that, Naruto turned around and seemed ready to leave.
When he reached the door, he stopped again, turned around and added:
"By the way, welcome to join Konoha's 'Future Infrastructure and Development Department', Mr. Scorpion."
"I hope your talent can really shine with a different brilliance here."
After the words fell, Naruto pushed the door open and disappeared outside the door.
Sasori of the Red Sands was the only one left in the room.
He stood quietly and did not move for a long time.
The light outside the window gradually dimmed, and night began to fall.
The lights on the construction site in the distance lit up one after another, like stars.
Xie slowly raised his right hand, the Puppet hand that had been removed and put back on, and was now flipping flexibly under his delicate control.
His eyes fell on the palm of his hand, where he could pop out a sharp blade and spray deadly Poison Needles, or... he could hold a pen with design drawings, or control precision processing tools.
"Infrastructure... development..."
He repeated these two words in a low voice with a complicated tone.
After a while, he put down his hand, turned around, walked to the only table in the room, pulled out a chair, and sat down.
Just like a real researcher or engineer getting ready to work.
Although the body is still the same cold Puppet, something seems to have begun to undergo subtle changes.
Outside the window, Naruto did not go away immediately.
He stood in the shadow of the corridor, Sensing watching the Chakra fluctuations in the room that gradually calmed down and even brought a hint of thinking and concentration, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Another "talent" was successfully "recycled" and placed properly.
Next, let's see what surprises he can bring.
Naruto turned around and really left, his figure blending into Kumogakure's growing darkness.
His steps were brisk and he seemed to be in a good mood.
After all, he is one step closer to the unified and energetic Shinobi World he built.
Hoshikage Office, has now been renamed Star Ninja Village leader Office.
"Uchiha Itachi?"
Shikamaru frowned after hearing Sasuke's description.
According to the description of Sasuke, the state of Uchiha Itachi is very wrong.
Shikamaru suddenly remembered what Naruto said to himself alone before leaving, "Shikamaru, let me tell you, Uchiha guys are arrogant at heart, you have to smooth it out."
At that time, he only thought that the guy was joking again, but now it was like a gear that suddenly meshed and clicked into the chain of thoughts.
He raised his head, looked at Sasuke who frowned slightly in front of him, and decided to try the "smoothing" strategy.
Even if it is just to stabilize the mood of Uchiha who is also proud.
"As expected of Sasuke," Shikamaru's voice was calm and approving, "It is a very calm judgment to be able to keenly sense that Uchiha Itachi's condition is not right and choose to come back immediately for discussion."
Sasuke obviously did not expect to hear such a compliment. He was startled for a moment, and a flash of discomfort flashed across his face.
He turned his head, looked at the swaying tree shadows outside the window, and murmured in a low voice, "I just think he appeared too suddenly."
In fact, Sasuke didn't see anything wrong with Itachi.
"I speculate that the root cause of his appearance is probably in 'Xiao'."
Shikamaru's voice became calmer, and he could always get rid of all emotions during analysis.
"As far as I know, Naruto has successfully captured Pain, the leader of Akatsuki.
This means that Akatsuki has lost their top and core combat effectiveness. The strategic layout and balance of power of the entire organization will inevitably be disrupted, and may even fall into chaos or reorganization."
He turned around and looked at Sasuke sharply. "In this case, a Rogue Ninja who has long been separated from Konoha, is powerful and has special Dōjutsu, his actions are very worthy of scrutiny.
It is no accident that he chose to appear in front of you at this time.
It is very likely that he has taken a fancy to something in you, which may be able to make up for Xiao's current lack of high-end combat power, or may be of vital value to him personally."
Judging from the current information, this should be the case. As for Third saying that Itachi was an undercover agent, Shikamaru didn't take it to heart at all.
Intelligence work requires timeliness, evidence, and continuous contact.
There has been no news in the past ten years and no information has been sent to Konoha. What kind of undercover is this?
Defection means defection, Third is so old and confused, he dares to say anything irresponsible just to save face.