Yakushi Nonō raised her head, a glint flashing on her round glasses, and asked in a cool tone:
" Elder Danzo, where do you require me to go infiltrate?"
If I leave, who will take care of these children in the orphanage?
Shimura Danzō knew that Yakushi Nonō had given in.
He said coldly:
Your mission is to go to the border between the Land of Rain and the Land of Wind.
They went into hiding to gather intelligence on the ninja villages of these two countries for me.
Besides the information from Hanzō's side, you should also pay close attention to an organization called Akatsuki in the Land of Rain.
According to intelligence, this organization called Akatsuki uses love and communication as its slogan, attracting many people to join.
As for identity, what could be better than a kind director who takes in orphans?
Take these children with you; I will send Root ninjas to escort you there.
That way you won't have to worry about who will take care of these children!
Danzo for a moment, then added a few more sentences:
"Oh, and also, you should pay close attention to a ninja named Mukai from Sunagakure."
The puppet armor he displayed during the Chunin Ninja Exams was probably a secret weapon of Sunagakure.
Get me all the information about this thing, at any cost!
Ah, this...
Yakushi Nonō looked completely shocked and forgot to answer for a moment.
Danzo assumed that Yakushi Nonō didn't want to accept the mission, and he said in a sinister tone:
" Yakushi Nonō, you don't want this orphanage to suddenly catch fire, do you?"
You have no choice but to obey my orders; there is no room for struggle.
I didn't want to take action before, but I didn't need your help for the time being.
Now the Root need your strength. Will you choose to watch this place turn to ashes, or obediently submit to my will?
Choose one!
Under Danzo's tyrannical power, Yakushi Nonō strained her expression and lowered her head forcefully:
"I'm willing to accept this mission. When do we depart?"
Danzo nodded in satisfaction.
Pack your things today, and we'll leave tomorrow!
Remember this: as long as you're at the Root, you'll always be a member of the Root!
Don't even think you can escape my control!
Shimura Danzō, leaving behind the silent Yakushi Nonō, led his team away from the Konoha Orphanage with a smug look on his face.
Everything was under his control!
"I'm finally back!"
Mukai saw a paper swift circling in front of him, he knew that Konan had come to greet them.
Sure enough, as soon as they stepped into the border of the Land of Wind, they saw Elder Chiyo and the others waiting there.
Among the group, Konan, with her purple hair, had the brightest smile.
Granny Chiyo held Sasori's hand and ruffled his red hair:
"I've learned the details of what happened through the origami between Mukai and Konan."
Mukai did a very good job; he was polite and courteous.
The Fusa Clan still hasn't settled the score with Pakura from last time, and what they've done this time is really too much!
"Once the Third Kazekage returns, I will definitely deal with them properly at the meeting!"
Chiyo didn't mention the Third Kazekage's mistakes, Mukai perfectly.
Given this distorted political system, even though such actions are disgraceful, his subordinates will still try their best to cover them up.
He has done the best he could.
Until we have the strength to overturn the table, let's leave the rest to time!
Elder Chiyo easily resolved the issue of Kari's identity, given her Kari as a medical-nin.
Of course, Mukai didn't tell Chiyo about secretly killing the nobleman of the Land of Rivers.
"There's no one left in the family?"
They've been robbed! How pitiful.
Chiyo looked at the composed Mukai and said:
"The village has agreed to your previous proposal to build a school in the oasis."
"Given the village's current financial situation, we don't have any extra funds to provide for you. Is that alright?"
Mukai grinned and said:
" Elder Chiyo is overthinking it. The Chunin Ninja Exams are over now."
"Oasis Workshop can start full-scale production now, and money won't be a problem at all!"
Since Mukai already had a plan, Elder Chiyo did not inquire further about the details.
Everyone has their own secrets, don't they?
The evening gathering will be at the Oasis Workshop; there are still many things to do back in Elder Chiyo's village.
They finished their meal and left in a hurry.
In the underground workshop, Pakura stretched and patted his belly, saying:
"It's so much more comfortable back here. In Konoha, even food doesn't taste good."
Scorpion, standing nearby, remarked:
" Teacher Pakura seems to eat a lot of yakiniku and ramen every time she goes!"
You're so fat...
Pakura delivered a punch that silenced Scorpion.
It's all Mukai's fault!
Spending too much time with him has made me pick up his habit of complaining!
Mukai was discussing the recent situation at the workshop with Konan when she sensed Scorpion's resentful gaze and looked at herself with a puzzled expression.
No problem!
Naive Scorpion, you haven't experienced enough of the harsh realities of life. How could you possibly say a woman is fat?
As he spoke, he secretly glanced at Teacher Pakura's imposing figure. As soon as he turned around, he saw Konan's questioning gaze.
Mukai awkwardly scratched the ground with his toes; being caught peeking was no pleasant experience.
He quickly tried to save face, saying:
"I was just watching Sasori get beaten up, I didn't intentionally peek at Teacher Pakura."
Konan neatly arranged the forms and placed them in front of Mukai, her eyes revealing a peculiar emotion:
"I'm so happy that Mukai has returned safely!"
Before you went to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams, you said you would make a big move when you came back.
What kind of big move is it?
Mukai reached out and ruffled Konan's hair, then placed his hands on the table and said:
"Of course, it's the three things that truly make us strong!"
Farming, doing business, running schools!
By controlling the desert, we can grow food that allows people to have enough to eat.
Let's sell what we produce and have money in our hands!
Establish schools, enlighten minds, and create fertile ground for producing more outstanding ninjas!
Let's start from our Oasis Workshop!
Mukai pointed to himself and said smugly:
"Let's start here and take a giant leap to change the Shinobi World!"
Mukai's current team has gained two more members: Shisō and Kari.
He also produced the detailed plan he had compiled during his time in Konoha.
In particular, the farming aspect was naturally copied from the desertification control experience of the previous China.
In terms of business, Mukai's entry point was naturally the ironware trade.
During his time in Konoha, he didn't forget to establish contact with Tenten's ninja tool shop.
Of course, Tenten hasn't been born yet.
Since they are still allies with Konoha, this kind of normal transaction is not against the rules.
Even if his strength is insufficient, the Chakra Metal will still be shipped out through Elder Chiyo.
Mukai, who was well-versed in industrialization, naturally knew that even inexpensive ironware could create a myth of wealth!
Just then, a paper crane fluttered its wings and flew into Konan's hand.
She unfolded the paper crane with a puzzled look, then exclaimed with delight:
"Letters from Mukai Yahiko!"
The letter said that Nonō- chan brought more than ten children to the Land of Rain!