Naruto: Experience Pain, Start by Copying the Entire Shinobi World

The Konoha Finance Department became the most feared place in the entire village.

Kakuzu, the newly appointed Minister of Finance, threw himself into the sacred and great cause he had pursued throughout his life with an almost fanatical attitude.

He doesn't need rest; his five hearts take turns pumping out the passion for his work.

He doesn't need entertainment; looking at each unrecovered debt in the ledger is his highest form of mental enjoyment.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, these two former advisors and elders, have become the laughingstock of Konoha after paying fines that would leave them destitute for the rest of their lives, and now they stay indoors all day.

The remnants of the old era were swept into the dustbin of history in such a way that was neither dignified nor profound enough.

Meanwhile, Konoha, under Kakuzu's iron-fisted approach of "increasing revenue and reducing expenditure," ushered in a new era.

In Orochimaru's laboratory, the research progress of Hiruko's Oni-Garara Technique, which requires extensive inhumane experiments, has been indefinitely suspended.

Kakuzu's original words were: "This kind of money-losing deal with an extremely low return on investment and damages Konoha's glorious image has no budget at all."

Instead, another research project has made rapid progress.

Orochimaru obtained some fragmented theories about "soul" and "spiritual energy" from Sengen, and combined them with his in-depth research on Hashirama cells to successfully develop a brand-new medical technology.

A regenerative fluid that can, to a limited extent, repair the meridians and body tissues of a ninja that have been permanently damaged in battle.

Although the cost is high and limb regeneration is impossible, it is a godsend for ninjas who have retired due to injuries.

The streets of Konoha are also beginning to change dramatically.

Under Kakuzu's meticulous budget approval process, wider and smoother stone-paved roads replaced the original bumpy dirt roads.

The old houses were demolished and rebuilt, and the unified sewer system gave the village, for the first time, the beginnings of a modern city.

Many D-level and C-level missions are no longer about catching cats and dogs, but have become infrastructure missions involving participation in village construction.

The ninjas were astonished to find that they were earning more money every day by carrying bricks and repairing roads than they had ever done before, risking their lives for the cause.

In an instant, a construction boom ignited throughout Konoha, with the belief that "labor is the most glorious thing."

Time slipped away quietly amidst this thriving scene.

The list of Konoha's Twelve Konoha Young Masters is being lit up one by one by newborn babies.

And now, it's the turn of that most important name.

……

The Hokage's office.

A secret meeting of Konoha's highest level is being held.

Seated around the long conference table are the true power core of Konoha today.

The Fourth Hokage, Tsunade.

Hokage advisors: Minato Namikaze and Fugaku Uchiha.

Commander-in-Chief of the Dark Division, Kakashi Hatake.

The Jonin squad leader, Nara Shikaku, and his companions Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza.

Hyuga Hiashi, the head of the Hyuga clan.

Minister of Finance, Kakuzu.

In addition, Shizune, Konan, Pakura, and Shizuka, who were present as Hokage's secretaries and assistants, and even the special "Peace Exchange Ambassador," Mei Terumi.

Tsunade's fingers tapped lightly on a top-secret document on the table.

"Kushina's due date is the 10th of next month."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it made the air in the entire office feel a bit heavier.

Everyone present understood what Kushina Uzumaki's birth meant.

That was not only the birth of a new life, but also the moment when the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's seal was at its weakest.

If anything goes wrong, the consequences will be unimaginable.

"I have already selected the barrier team outside the village, with Sarutobi Biwako and the third Anbu squad responsible for the delivery and outer perimeter protection."

Tsunade looked at Minato.

"Minato, you are Kushina's husband and the inheritor of the Flying Thunder God Technique. You will personally be responsible for the innermost layer of protection."

"yes!"

Shuimen's expression was more serious than ever before.

"Fugaku, Hiashi."

Tsunade then looked at the other two.

"The security forces and the Hyuga clan's barrier team are responsible for setting up a second line of defense within the village. Any suspicious persons will be arrested and interrogated first."

"clear."

The two responded in unison.

"Shikaku, your task is the most important."

Tsunade's gaze fell on the man who had a lazy expression but sharp, piercing eyes.

"I need you to develop at least three contingency plans, outlining all possible unexpected events and corresponding response strategies."

"This is such a hassle..."

Nara Shikaku rubbed his temples, but still nodded.

"Leave it to me."

Tsunade systematically assigned all the tasks.

But her brows furrowed even more deeply.

Because, from beginning to end, this meeting was missing one crucial person.

That should have been the strongest and most irreplaceable insurance for this protective mission.

"Where is Qianxuan?"

Tsunade finally couldn't hold back and asked the question.

An eerie silence fell over the entire conference room.

A bitter smile appeared on Minato's face.

Fugaku, on the other hand, kept his eyes down, looking as if he knew nothing.

Kakuzu remained engrossed in his account books, as if nothing in the world could capture his attention except for money.

Only Hiashi Hyuga's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

His white eyes were bloodshot, and his knuckles, gripping the teacup, were white from excessive force, as if he were about to crush the poor cup into dust at any moment.

"Nizu?"

Tsunade noticed his unusual behavior.

Hiashi Hyuga took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, as if he was trying his best to suppress some emotion that was about to erupt.

"Lord Hokage."

He put down his teacup, his voice sounding as if squeezed out from between his teeth.

"If nothing unexpected happens, Lord Qianxuan... should be on his way to my house again with a bunch of gifts."

"To your house?"

Tsunade was stunned for a moment.

What was he doing at your house?

He said…

Hiashi Hyuga's temples were throbbing with prominent veins.

He said he had taken a liking to my unborn child and wanted to... wanted to take her as his apprentice.

"puff--"

Mei Terumi, who was standing to the side, spat out the mouthful of tea she had just taken a sip of.

Apprentice?

Taking a child who is still in the womb as an apprentice?

What kind of outrageous reason is this?

"Just because of that?"

Tsunade also found it somewhat absurd.

"Of course not!"

Hiashi Hyuga slammed his hand on the table, and for the first time, a mixture of humiliation and indignation appeared on his usually stern and serious face.

"He...he's been to my house seventeen times this month!"

"Every time, he brings a bunch of random supplements and specifically asks to see my wife!"

"And...and they even said they wanted to build a good relationship with their future apprentice beforehand, to do some 'prenatal education'!"

"Lord Hokage, you be the judge! Is this...is this even acceptable?!"

"My Hyuga clan is a prestigious clan in Konoha! What... what does he take my Hyuga clan for?!"

Hiashi Hyuga became more and more emotional as he spoke, and by the end, his eyes were red.

"If it weren't for Minato stopping me, last week, I would have risked my life to take him down with me!"

Everyone in the conference room was stunned.

They watched as the Hyuga clan leader, usually known for his calm and composure, now poured out his grievances like a wronged woman who had suffered a great injustice.

The scene was... truly impactful.

A cross-shaped vein bulged on Tsunade's forehead.

She could roughly guess what had happened.

That bastard probably heard from someone that the Hyuga family's newborn daughter is exceptionally gifted, and he's considering taking her on as a disciple.

But he didn't know when she was going to give birth, so he could only use the dumbest and most hated method: to "stake out" her every day.

"Cough cough."

Minato coughed twice, trying to smooth things over.

"Chief Rizu, calm down. Qianxuan... he doesn't mean any harm, he's just... well, a bit unconventional."

"Unconventional?"

Hiashi Hyuga's temper flared up again.

"I think he harbors the heart of a traitor like Cao Cao; everyone knows it!"

"..."

Minato remained silent.

Because he felt that the description of the Sun Foot Clan Chief was... quite fitting.

Tsunade rubbed her aching temples, feeling her blood pressure soaring.

She wanted to rush to the Hyuga family right now, drag that troublesome bastard back by the ear, and show him why the flowers were so red.

"Meeting adjourned!"

Tsunade suddenly stood up, uttered two words, and rushed out of the office.

The executives were left in the conference room, looking at each other with various expressions.

As Fugaku Uchiha watched Tsunade's departing figure, and then glanced at Hiashi Hyuga, whose face was filled with grief and indignation, a glint of wisdom flashed in his eyes.

He got it.

He understood everything!

Lord Qianxuan, this is yet another brilliant move!

On the surface, he was harassing the Hyuga clan leader, but in reality, he was using this method to lull any potential enemies into a false sense of security!

He deliberately created the illusion that he was indulging in women and neglecting his duties, so that everyone would lower their guard!

His true purpose must be to secretly lay a trap for Kushina's childbirth!

Such foresight, such magnanimity in being willing to bear the infamy for the sake of the village!

Lord Qianxuan, you are truly a role model for us all!