Simulation: Starting from Under One Person

In short, it can be summed up in two words: terrifying!

To put it more simply, Kakuzu was too ruthless. Merchants from other countries didn't gain any advantage and didn't dare to refuse Kakuzu's opinions.

………………

In an ordinary room in a certain building.

Yahiko's face was stern, and his tone was very serious: "There is something very important."

"What is it?" Influenced by Yahiko's serious expression, Nagato's expression also turned serious.

"I've noticed that... the genin strength of Amegakure is rather weak, not enough to compete with ninjas from other villages, and their chances of getting a good ranking are very low."

Hearing this, Konan, who frequently came into contact with Amegakure ninjas, had more authority to speak on the matter.

"Based on the intelligence I've gathered recently, none of the genin participating in the exams from various ninja villages are simple. On the surface, they may be genin, but their actual strength might reach that of chunin, or even jonin..."

"And the Rain Ninja... when they say they are genin, they really are genin, without the slightest bit of embellishment."

Yahiko and Nagato: "…………" How I wish it could be diluted with a little water!

The two looked at each other for a moment, and then Yahiko spoke up: "As the hosts, if we perform poorly, it's not just a little shameful, it's extremely shameful, and it will affect Amegakure's reputation..."

“So…” Nagato raised an eyebrow slightly, a bad feeling creeping over her, “what are you trying to say?”

"Nagato, why don't you control three puppets to participate in the Chunin Exams? I promise I won't tell anyone." Yahiko raised his hand and swore.

'What does this have to do with whether you tell anyone or not!'

Nagato was speechless and immediately refused: "I refuse. How could you even bring up such a terrible idea?"

"Then what do you think we should do?"

Yahiko directly threw the question to Nagato, while adopting an attitude of "I can't do anything about it~ don't ask me".

“Emmm…” Nagato thought about it seriously for a while, but couldn’t come up with a solution, and fell silent.

“I have a suggestion…” Konan’s words drew the attention of Nagato and Yahiko. Under their gaze, she slowly said, “Why don’t we ask Mr. Hagoromo, Mr. Hamura, and Ms. Kaguya for a favor?”

Yahiko paused for a moment, then said awkwardly, "...It's not that bad! It really isn't! How could we invite them to participate in a mere Chunin Exam? Besides, Mr. Hagoromo doesn't seem like a Genin..."

After all, he looks like an old man, and he is very dignified. No matter how you look at it, he has nothing to do with the word "genin".

but……

They're brothers, so why does Mr. Hamura look so much younger?

Is it...

'Can it change your appearance?'

A guess jumped into Yahiko's mind, quickly took root, sprouted, and grew rapidly.

'Very likely.'

At the same time, Xiao Nan's words reached his ears: "How could that be? I meant to ask them if they have a way to quickly increase strength without any side effects."

Yahiko blinked, his expression somewhat blank: "...Ah~ I see!"

"But will they help?" Nagato asked the most crucial question.

"It's okay, I've already gotten to know Kaguya well! She'll definitely help me."

Konan, brimming with confidence, revealed a sinister smile: "I'm sure Mr. Hamura and Mr. Hagoromo won't refuse an order from my mother."

“Uh…” Yahiko and Nagato exchanged glances for a few seconds and felt that Konan’s plan had a success rate of over 90%.

Chapter 263 Transition

In the bustling commercial street of Amegakure, there is an ordinary barbecue restaurant.

Inside the private room, Black Zetsu transformed into a tiny black figure, meticulously grilling the meat to ensure that every piece was of the best quality.

Kaguya Otsutsuki quietly ate her grilled meat. Since the seal was broken and she no longer had to worry about the crisis from the Otsutsuki clan, she had been developing in the direction of a foodie. For the past few days, she had been enjoying the various newly launched delicacies at the newly opened restaurants in Amegakure.

Moreover, given Kaguya Otsutsuki's constitution, she doesn't need to worry about gaining weight no matter how much she eats; the only thing she needs to worry about is... money.

Hagoromo and Hamura are from a thousand years ago and did not have the currency of today. Although the two have more than a hundred ways to make money, Black Zetsu did not give them a chance to please their mother, and all their recent expenses have been paid by Black Zetsu.

As an intelligence agent for Akatsuki, Amegakure, and an unnamed organization, Black Zetsu receives a relatively high salary.

Even though Kaguya Otsutsuki has a big appetite, it can still afford to feed her.

At the other end of the table sat Hagoromo and Hamura Otsutsuki. The two seemed to be trying to find something to talk about to ease the awkward atmosphere, but after thinking for a while...

The two found they had no suitable topics to talk about, making the atmosphere in the private room even more awkward.

Kaguya Otsutsuki quietly ate her grilled meat, while Black Zetsu happily grilled his own. Hagoromo and Hamura, on the other hand, felt like they were sitting on pins and needles, inwardly screaming:

"Someone come quick! Someone come quick!"

'This atmosphere is...it's so torturous~'

Perhaps their prayers had worked, for the door to the private room suddenly opened, and Hagoromo and Hamura abruptly turned to look at the door.

"Ah~" As soon as she opened the door, she saw two people staring at her menacingly, and Xiao Nan was so frightened that she took a step back.

Before Xiao Nan could say anything, Yu Yi's kind and warm voice said, "Xiao Nan, come here, come over and sit down to have some barbecue."

He has been following his mother around lately and knows that she and Xiao Nan have a good relationship, making him an excellent person to ease the tension.

"Uh..." Xiao Nan blinked twice.

Although she didn't understand the situation, Mr. Hagoromo and Mr. Hamura treated her very well, so the chances of getting their help should be higher.

Thinking this, Konan did not refuse their invitation, went into the private room, and sat down next to Kaguya.

After taking her seat, Konan didn't waste any time and immediately got down to business: "Kaguya, there's something I need your help with..."

"I believe you are aware of the upcoming Chunin Exams. As the host village, Amegakure does not have any 'qualified' candidates, so I'd like to ask if you have any methods to quickly improve someone's strength."

Hagoromo and Hamura: "…………" This is cheating!

Kaguya slowly chewed a few times, then swallowed the food in her mouth, appearing deliberate and elegant. Just as she was about to say something, a voice familiar to everyone present echoed in the private room...

“There are many ways to quickly improve your strength, such as using a substitute player… The Tenseigan has the ability to control other people. Although only Hamura has the Tenseigan, I believe that controlling someone and sharing your vision with them is not difficult for you.”

"You can choose people you like and control them to participate in the Chunin Exams, play with the kids, and try to get a decent ranking."

"For example, you can buy some bloodline limits and combat experience from me to quickly train a few genin with considerable strength."

"It could also be..."

"Stop." Before Fang Rui could finish speaking, Xiao Nan made a pause gesture, indicating that Fang Rui should not continue.

She kept a straight face, expressionless, and spoke in a somewhat cold tone: "Where did you come from?"

"That's going too far. How could you speak to your benefactor in such a tone?" Fang Rui feigned anger, his affected tone overtly obvious.

"Stop playing around!" Xiao Nan's face darkened, utterly speechless.

"We're talking business! Give me some reliable suggestions!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Rui regained his serious demeanor and said, "What I just said was a more reliable suggestion. Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages, so why not use them together..."

Before Xiao Nan could even voice her opinion, Fang Rui began trying to persuade Kaguya, saying, "...Are you interested in participating in this parent-child activity? It can improve your relationship with your child!"

Kaguya was somewhat tempted; she cared a lot about her son and grandson.

Fang Rui's words were the final straw that broke the camel's back. After all, she had been somewhat interested in the Chunin Exams, and now that she had the opportunity to participate, she naturally wouldn't let it pass her by...

Under Kaguya's watchful gaze, Hagoromo and Hamura did not utter a word of refusal, but reluctantly agreed.

Things are getting interesting~

Thinking this, Fang Rui turned his gaze to Xiao Nan: "What's your decision? Do you want to buy the Ninja Crash Course?"

"Name your price first; if it's too expensive, forget it."

Amegakure Village wasn't very wealthy to begin with, so they couldn't afford to buy things recklessly.

"Not expensive at all, I'll give you the lowest price: an S-rank ninjutsu."

Xiao Nan: "…………" Logically speaking, it is indeed quite cheap, but why does it seem so expensive to me?!

But upon closer reflection, he realized that if Amegakure could gain fame, it would bring considerable benefits, so he decided to spend the money…

The effort and the reward are proportional, so it's worth it!

"Can I choose my bloodline limit?"

"of course can."

"Can combat experience be customized?"

"no problem."

"How about some free gifts?"

“…Okay.” After a moment’s thought, Fang Rui nodded in agreement and said, “Let’s make it clear first, the free gift cannot be more expensive than the product.”

"Of course, it's a free gift, how could it be more expensive?" Xiao Nan smiled sweetly.

"How about I give you some Water Release ninjutsu as a gift? The more proficient you are, the better."

The environment of Amegakure increases the power of Water Release ninjutsu by at least 10-20%. In other words, since we are going to receive guests soon, Kakuzu has organized people to use Wind Release to disperse the dark clouds every now and then. Otherwise, the guests from various countries will be able to clearly recognize what Amegakure is.

"can."

Fang Rui spoke casually, saying that some water-style ninjutsu was nothing to him.

"Alright, let's decide on this! Let's resolve this as soon as possible; the Chunin Exams are only a few days away~"

"It's no big deal, it'll be done in a few minutes. Go and choose your people."

Combat experience can be addressed with highly realistic special illusions, such as a limited-time Tsukuyomi...

Granting a bloodline limit is simpler; ninjutsu-type bloodline limits are relatively easy to obtain, while eye techniques and physical enhancements are more difficult.

After all, the latter two bloodline limits require body modification. If he didn't have experience researching Devil Fruits, it wouldn't be so simple to bestow bloodline limits upon others.

"So fast? Can you guarantee safety?" Xiao Nan asked with some concern.

"Think carefully back to how much time it took me to revive Minato Namikaze and the others."

"How should I know? I didn't see it."