"Yoichi, why did you come here in the morning?"
Uchiha Kenji raised his teacup and took a slow sip, then smiled and said, "I thought you were training. Is there something you need this time? Oh, I heard you brought back a bear last night and got a bit injured..."
After speaking, Uchiha Kenji glanced at Uchiha Yoichi's body and found that he had no visible injuries.
"That bear is special; its strength is stronger than that of an ordinary Jonin. I've already made it a Summoned Beast, but it eats too much. Even with my savings from recent years, I can hardly afford it..."
Uchiha Yoichi finished speaking and saw that Elder Kenji seemed about to respond, so he quickly interrupted,
"Elder Kenji, I'm not here to ask for money. I just have a few ideas. If executed, they could make a lot of money, thus providing the Uchiha Race with several steady sources of income, ensuring that even the kids won't have to worry about money in the future."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Kenji couldn't help but laugh silently and then shook his head, saying, "Mr. Yoichi, your intentions are good, but for ninjas, money isn't very important..."
One of the three prohibitions for ninjas is to avoid luxury, meaning that material wealth can corrupt the heart of the strong. This is why some Jonin earn rewards easily from missions but live very simply at home.
"Elder Kenji, when I say 'not worry about money,' I don't mean luxury or enjoyment. For ninjas, in the heat of battle, ninja tools significantly enhance strength. Although the reliance might be small for Jonin, Chunin and Genin absolutely cannot ignore the role of ninja tools."
Uchiha Yoichi explained, "For example, if a Chunin from our clan encounters three enemy Chunin, but happens to have three hundred Explosive Tags..."
"..."
Uchiha Kenji was momentarily speechless, as this example nearly short-circuited his brain.
An Explosive Tag, even of slightly lower quality, is more lethal than most D-Class Ninjutsu, and doesn't consume much Chakra, as it just needs to be activated and thrown.
Three hundred Explosive Tags are roughly equivalent to three hundred C-Class Ninjutsu. Can even a Hokage level ninja unleash three hundred Fire Release Ninjutsu consecutively?
"Elder Kenji, if making money is for indulgence, then I don't agree, but having more money can improve our clan members' survival rates on the battlefield, something even Jonin cannot ignore. If everyone were equipped with a Chakra Weapon or high-quality armor, the survival rate of clan members would significantly increase..."
Upon hearing Uchiha Yoichi's words, Uchiha Kenji placed the teacup on the table and couldn't help but nod in agreement.
Uchiha Yoichi continued, taking advantage of the moment, "If I want to become Clan Leader, the support of the clan members is essential, so I want to establish an Uchiha welfare system to ensure the clothing, food, and medical welfare of every clan member..."
He then briefly explained the welfare system he wanted to build, and Uchiha Kenji nodded as he listened. It was indeed a good idea, one that would benefit all clan members.
If it were achieved, all tribe members would owe Uchiha Yoichi their gratitude.
"Moreover, I just saw the Clan Leader's wife bringing gifts to visit Elder Ryota's wife on my way here. Elder Kenji, even Clan Leader Fugaku is working to gather the clan's support. Although I intend to be low-key, I don't want to do nothing when competing for Clan Leader..."
Uchiha Yoichi remarked, feeling determined but lacking the necessary conditions.
Even Uchiha Kenji couldn't promote someone without achievements, broad support, or contributions to the clan to the Clan Leader position.
In summary, it's about commanding respect. Uchiha Yoichi's age, achievements, and contributions haven't reached the point of earning widespread support. If he could get most of the Uchiha clan members to endorse him, then Uchiha Fugaku would naturally no longer be Clan Leader and would step down voluntarily.
"I understand, Yoichi. Your ideas are very good. Although the clan isn't short on money, we don't have excess funds to do these things. If you can establish the Uchiha welfare system, then go ahead."
Having listened to Uchiha Yoichi's words, along with Yoichi mentioning that Mikota is also pulling in clan ninjas, Uchiha Kenji found he had no reason to oppose, so he decided to give his full support.
"I will help you find the people or things you need. If you need anything, you can come to me anytime."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yoichi smiled and said, "Thank you, Elder Kenji. I just need some relevant personnel, I still have some funds here..."
He then wrote down the technical personnel required. In the current Ninja World, there is already television, but computers are still big; therefore, starting with developing a ninja game console was necessary.
As Uchiha Yoichi was about to leave, Uchiha Kenji suddenly spoke up, "Yoichi, those Magic Goats you brought have already given birth. In two to three years, that breeding farm should be operating at scale..."
That was indeed good news, though it still needed confirmation whether the Magic Goats born in the Ninja World retained the effects of their predecessors.
However, the Ninja World also has Natural Energy, which can make Toads talk; though perhaps not as potent as the Elemental Forest, it shouldn't be too far off.
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"Jonin Ikemoto, could you please meet with me at Inoue Izakaya after work today?"
Uzumaki Minami proposed a location for their meeting after Jonin Ikemoto agreed.
There aren't many entertainment places in Konoha Village now, with only about two Izakaya, and not many dining options available.
"Understood, Ms. Minami, I'll be there for sure today."
Ikemoto readily agreed, impressed by Uzumaki Minami's extraordinary talent with Medical Ninjutsu and the influence of the Uchiha Race.
Everything was settled now, and just as Uzumaki Minami was about to leave, the door suddenly opened.
"Ikemoto, is what I asked for last time ready... huh, Kushina?"
Tsunade was surprised to see a red-haired figure in the room, resembling Kushina; upon getting closer, she realized she was mistaken—this wasn't Kushina.
"It's ready; I'll get it for you right away, Lady Tsunade."
When Ikemoto saw Tsunade, he stood up to retrieve the medicine she had requested last time.
Seeing Tsunade arrive, Uzumaki Minami quietly spoke, "Jonin Ikemoto, Lady Tsunade, if there's nothing else, I'll head back first."
Ikemoto nodded and said, "You may go, Ms. Minami."
After Minami left, Tsunade's gaze returned to the room. The hair color bore a striking resemblance to Kushina's; there were few in Konoha with such vibrant red hair.
"Ikemoto, is she from the hospital as well?"
"Yes, Lady Tsunade, Ms. Minami is a genius in Medical Ninjutsu. It's been less than a month since she arrived, and she's already accomplished healing live fish, a step that took me considerably longer," Ikemoto praised without hesitation, realizing that compared to Uzumaki Minami's progress, his own had paled.
"Less than a month? That's indeed impressive talent..."
Hearing this, Tsunade was taken aback too, growing more curious about this red-haired girl named Minami.