Naruto: The Tavern Speech Begins to Make the Land of Rain Great

Eastern part of the Land of Rain, Ayatsu Town Branch of the Akatsuki-kai.

"Phew, still can't use the Diamond Lockdown?"

Watanabe Toru was in his office, feeling the power of the Uzumaki clan's bloodline.

Ever since Watanabe Tetsuya awakened the Uzumaki clan's bloodline with Nagato, he has been trying to use the Vajra Sealing Technique.

The Diamond Lock, that's an ability that can bind the Nine-Tails!

If we actually used it, wouldn't that be incredibly awesome?

Unfortunately, Watanabe Toru's attempts all failed.

I don't know if it's because my bloodline isn't strong enough, or if I need to understand some sealing techniques before I can use it.

However, he was already quite satisfied with the massive increase in chakra.

Watanabe Toru closed his eyes and mobilized all the chakra within his body.

It should be around four or five calories.

However, this is still quite astonishing, as even Kakashi's chakra is at the level of an elite Jonin.

With his enormous chakra reserves and mastery of water-style chakra nature transformation, Watanabe Toru's skill in water-style techniques far surpasses that of ordinary water-style jonin.

However, it's still far from being on par with Tobirama Senju.

"Uh, Mr. Watanabe."

A voice that was neither quite familiar nor entirely unfamiliar made Watanabe Toru open his eyes.

He saw Kuroda opening the door.

"You've arrived, please come in."

Watanabe Tetsu suppressed his immense chakra, pointed to the table, and gestured for Kuroda to come over.

Kuroda nodded and slowly stepped forward.

Although his face did not show any expression, he was still shocked.

Such powerful chakra.

Kuroda had not previously heard that Tobe Tsukumo was a powerful ninja.

He had always thought Watanabe Toru was just a good speaker, but now it seems...

Kuroda recalled the immense chakra he had felt upon entering the room.

It is dozens of times greater than itself.

This level of strength has likely already surpassed that of an average Jonin.

Is he... an elite Jonin?

No... even elite Jonin probably don't have that kind of strength.

Kuroda had previously encountered a Jonin, and the difference in chakra between him and the Jonin was not much, less than double.

And Watanabe Toru, whose chakra surpassed his own by dozens of times...

To what extent is their strength?

Hanzo...

A figure flashed through Kuroda's mind.

Can he beat Hanzo?

Kuroda admitted that he had underestimated Watanabe Toru.

His face became more serious.

Because he knew that Watanabe Tetsu was definitely not as kind as he appeared to outsiders.

The Land of Rain that he keeps mentioning is very likely just a banner for him to expand his power.

Their true purpose may be no different from Hanzo's.

They're nothing more than a group of ambitious people who want to rule the Land of Rain.

Kuroda's mind was filled with complex emotions after that day's speech.

On the one hand, he deeply agreed with what Watanabe Tetsu said, but on the other hand, he dared not easily trust Watanabe Tetsu as a person.

"Kuroda, what are you worried about?"

Watanabe Tetsu's question interrupted Kuroda's thoughts.

Kuroda looked up and met Watanabe Tetsu's smiling face. He subconsciously pursed his lips and continued.

"It's nothing."

Seemingly realizing he had said something pointless, Kuroda added.

"Does this mean I've passed?"

"That's right."

Watanabe Tetsu nodded and took out the section of information belonging to Kuroda.

"Next, I will explain your arrangements at Xiaoguang Society."

Kuroda nodded, knowing full well that he hadn't joined the Akatsuki-kai to enjoy himself.

"Please speak."

"Because you are skilled in swordsmanship and have decent strength, I plan to assign you to the combat department."

"Combat section?"

Kuroda repeated it.

"That's right."

Watanabe Tetsu nodded and explained.

"Similar to the ANBU of other ninja villages, but the missions you undertake will be more extensive."

Kuroda nodded in agreement, indicating that she was listening.

"For example, ensuring the safety of Xiaoguanghui's base and engaging in direct confrontation with the enemy is a department that basically achieves its objectives through combat."

"Besides the warhead..."

Seeing that Kuroda was interested, Watanabe Tetsuya began to explain in detail.

"Xiaoguang Society currently has four departments: Combat Department, Management Department, Scientific Research Department, and Logistics Department."

"The combat division is responsible for main combat operations. It is the department that uses force to protect the rights and interests of the Xiaoguang Society from infringement, and it is also your department."

Kuroda nodded, indicating that he understood.

"The management department is responsible for organization and coordination, planning and overall coordination. It plays a role in connecting various departments and can also provide the most accurate solutions. It is the brain of Xiaoguang Association."

"The Research and Development Department is responsible for developing science and technology and providing technological support for Xiaoguang Society, which will steadily improve our strength."

"The Logistics Department is responsible for ensuring the safety of supplies and personnel, and providing medical and sealing assistance when necessary."

Watanabe Tetsu's explanation gave Kuroda a basic understanding of the Akatsuki Association.

Although it was difficult to understand high-sounding terms like "coordination" and "overall planning," Kuroda still managed to grasp the basic meaning.

"Now, let me tell you about the organization's benefits."

Hmm? Organizational benefits?

Kuroda's eyes turned strange.

This was the first time he had ever heard that Xiaoguang Club offered benefits.

"Um."

The monosyllabic words, as always, did not surprise Watanabe Tetsuya. He took out a piece of paper he had prepared in advance from Kuroda's file.

All his basic benefits are clearly listed above.

"Kurodai, member of the 1st Combat Team."

"Ten kunai and twenty shuriken every month."

"Three medical assistance opportunities per month."

"Learn one ninjutsu of rank B or below each month."

"Three opportunities for Jonin training per month."

After reading all this, Kuroda's mind was filled with questions.

???

You mean, there is such a benevolent organization in the Land of Rain?

They provide kunai and shuriken every month, help treat wounds, and even teach ninjutsu and receive instruction from Jonin!

B-rank ninjutsu is the signature skill of many ninjas.

Keep in mind that becoming a Chunin usually means you'll only learn one or two B-rank ninjutsu.

And here, it seems like one B-rank ninjutsu is given away every month?

How is that possible?

Are you really here to do charity?

Let's look at the fourth point: three opportunities to receive guidance from Jonin.

Keep in mind, this is a Jonin.

In the entire ninja world, Jonin are the elite of the elite.

Even major powers only assign Jonin (high-ranking ninja) to missions of B rank or higher.

And within the organization, it was actually used to instruct department members?

Kuroda was tempted.

The reason he could only become a Chunin at the age of sixteen was due to two things.

Firstly, he lacks the means to learn ninjutsu, and cannot even learn a decent C-rank ninjutsu.

It's naturally difficult to make any progress.

Secondly, he lacked teachers, which prevented him from learning systematically and thus from rapidly improving his skills.

The two items provided by the organization undoubtedly provided tremendous help to ordinary people like Kuroda.

Kuroda carefully scanned the text again and again, as if trying to see through it and uncover the hidden conspiracies such as selling one's life for others.

But he couldn't find it.

Could it be...

Is it really a benefit?

Kuroda, who came from a commoner background, wanted to refuse these regulations with the caution he was born with, but he found that he couldn't.

These benefits deeply resonated with him.

In this chaotic world where death and betrayal are the themes, often all you need to do is give someone the rights they deserve, and they will be eternally grateful to you.

They might even serve you for life.

Kuroda was no exception.

"This is your identification card."

Kuroda blankly accepted the identity card handed to him by Watanabe Tetsu.

He hadn't recovered from the shock.

The identification tag indicated Kuroda's department and position.

On the back of the ID card is the Xiaoguanghui logo, a triangle with a rectangle on top.

"Remember to pick up your weapons and ninjutsu from the Logistics Department. To get your monthly Jonin training certificate, you need to go to the Logistics Department to exchange it for a voucher first. Then, take the voucher to your team leader in the same department. The team leaders in the Combat Department are all Jonin."

Watanabe Tetsu's words completely tipped the scales in Kuroda's heart.

Remembering the bad things he had said about Watanabe Tetsu, Kuroda wanted to slap himself a few times.

He suddenly raised his head, his face full of seriousness.

"You are a good person."

Then he left without looking back.

This is probably because military generals are not good with words.

Meanwhile, in his office, Watanabe Toru smiled.

Because he learned something from Kuroda's reaction.

His reform measures will make Xiaoguang a lifeline for countless ordinary people.