Konoha's Mission Master

Yakumo couldn't help but feel ashamed. After Sakumo Hatake became Hokage, he greatly increased the economic support for basic ninjas and war orphans, and allocated huge sums of money to Konoha Orphanage and Konoha Hospital. This directly led to Konoha becoming very short of money, to the point that Tsunade and Jiraiya received almost no mission rewards when they carried out missions.

Two powerful figures at the Kage level were taken advantage of without any reward.

"I want to continue traveling the ninja world."

As night deepened, Tsunade lay on the research table, her brows furrowed.

The technology of culturing severed limbs using living cells is like opening Pandora's box. Elderly wealthy people hope to gain a longer life by replacing organs, while crippled ninjas hope to have their severed limbs regenerated so they can pick up their swords again.

This also led to... Tsunade being completely exhausted.

Currently, at Sakumo Hatake's request, the life cell limb reconstruction technology is being prioritized for disabled ninjas who served in the Three Shinobi World Wars. As for wealthy individuals, they can skip the waiting list and receive priority organ replacements after paying a heavy price.

"The daimyo of the Land of Wind wants us to come to his home to replace his organs. He has offered four billion and is willing to pay in gold."

"Wow, what a grand gesture."

Yakumo couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. The life cell technology was like an endless money tree. It didn't even need the Daimyo's government to allocate funds every year. With just this one technology, Konoha Village could make a fortune.

“That’s right, but we can’t provide door-to-door service.”

Nowadays, Aoyama Reiko and Tsunade are highly sought-after figures in the entire ninja world, like an inexhaustible source of resources.

It's impossible for Konoha to allow them to go to the Land of Wind.

“Yakumo, do you know? Our income in the last few months has already equaled the annual tax revenue of the Land of Fire. Most importantly... we only provide services to the Land of Fire.”

Reiko Aoyama adjusted her glasses and said with a smile.

"These people...are really...rich!"

Yakumo sighed with slight surprise. Although he didn't know the exact amount of tax revenue the Land of Fire collected each year, he figured it must be an unimaginable sum.

The technology, originally intended to benefit Konoha, ultimately became a means for those people to prolong their lives. Fortunately, the price for buying their lives was extremely high, so it was a win-win situation.

"Okay, that's enough for today."

Yakumo withdrew the ball of light from his palm technique, stood up straight, and counted the shadow clones. He had probably completed eight tasks related to limb reconstruction today.

But... there are still more than three thousand items left on this list.

This is only a part of it.

This kind of training requires extremely high medical knowledge and palm techniques. Currently, only Tsunade, Reiko Aoyama, and Yakumo in Konoha meet the requirements.

With three people, they can conduct approximately seventeen training programs per day.

This is already the limit of what I've done.

"what--"

Tsunade stretched and began to dance at the peak of her form.

He shouted with great vigor.

"get off work!"

The three left Konoha Hospital one after another, and led by Yakumo, they first went to Ichiraku Ramen for dinner.

Konoha Village has become more prosperous, with a constant stream of pedestrians on the streets. Furthermore, Konoha Village has expanded into new areas, and one can occasionally encounter the Konoha Guards managing discipline.

Under Sakumo Hatake's orders, the Uchiha clan was granted the right to join the Anbu, while other ninja clans were also granted the right to join the Konoha Police Department.

Currently, the Konoha Police Department is headed by one minister and two vice ministers.

The head of the department is Uchiha Fugaku.

The two vice ministers are Nara Shikaku and Sarutobi Shinnosuke.

The Hidden Leaf Village now appears more vibrant than when the Third Hokage was in power. This vitality can be seen in the smiles of passersby and in the spirit of the Hidden Leaf ninja.

This is the change brought about by Sakumo Hatake. It is because of this change that Tsunade was willing to let Sakumo Hatake take advantage of her.

The present-day Konoha is more like the hidden village that Grandpa envisioned.

"It's delicious."

Tsunade sighed, then got up and left... Because she was taken advantage of by Hatake Sakumo... she was very poor, so... Yakumo was taken advantage of.

"This is great... isn't it?"

Reiko Aoyama adjusted her glasses. Over the past few years, she had witnessed Konoha's growth and changes. Sakumo Hatake had swept away the gloom in just a few years and rebuilt Konoha's reputation as the strongest village.

"Yes...it's very good."

Yakumo nodded in agreement. "Uncle Hatake has indeed worked tirelessly for the prosperity and strength of Konoha over the years. He truly deserves the title of Hokage."

"The Fourth Hokage plans to retire next year and supports Minato Namikaze to become the Fifth Hokage of Konoha."

"As expected, Minato Namikaze is also a good fit."

"But I think you're better."

Aoyama Reiko changed the subject, revealing that this was actually the reason she followed Yakumo to Ichiraku Ramen. Although Namikaze Minato was good, he was far inferior to Yakumo in terms of strength or battle achievements.

In her heart, the Fifth Hokage should be Yakumo!

"Me? My ambitions lie elsewhere."

Yakumo's heart stirred slightly, and he quickly refused.

Whether in his past life or this one, his personality leans towards laziness, making him more suited to working alone. Becoming an organizational leader has never been one of his life goals.

"So what are your ambitions?"

Yakumo suddenly turned around and sensed Mori Masako's presence.

A genuine, happy smile appeared on his face.

Aoyama Reiko was somewhat stunned. She had never seen such a sincere look and smile on Yakumo's face before. It was as if every subtle movement was telling of intense longing and love.

Their clear, black-and-white eyes radiated a sense of blissful good fortune.

At that moment, she felt envious.

"Two people, three meals a day, four seasons...that's enough."

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Chapter 222: Instruction, Fifth Floor of the Arena.

After dinner.

Yakumo and Mori Masako were walking home.

As originally planned, Yakumo intended to go to the Konoha Cemetery to teach Yukotsu Chiyuki the basic techniques of the Hatake Secret Manual, allowing her to formally cultivate advanced swordsmanship. However, plans are subject to change.

My apprentice... is nothing compared to my girlfriend?

Yakumo's eyes were filled with happiness and joy. The two held hands tightly, and at that moment he felt as if he possessed the whole world.

"Hey, have you encountered any danger these past few months?"

Masako asked casually, but then turned and stared intently into Yakumo's eyes, waiting for his reaction.

"Of course not... There aren't many people who can hurt me with my strength."

Yakumo quickly shook his head in reply.

"That's good."

Seeing that Yakumo didn't seem to be faking it, Mori Masako breathed a sigh of relief. She knew clearly that Yakumo had his own secret and would disappear for a while every now and then. Mori Masako didn't care about this secret, but she was worried that Yakumo would get hurt because of it.

The two people's house was located on the edge of Konoha Village. As they approached their house, the number of pedestrians on the road became sparse, with only a few scattered lights remaining.

There used to be a breakfast stall at the entrance of that alley, but it's closed now.

Most of the surrounding houses were built in the first year of Konoha's reign, and they seemed rather deserted compared to the increasingly prosperous Konoha Village. Mori Masako leaned against Yakumo, and the shadows of the two of them faintly merged.

"Meow."

Milk Ball walked along the wall like a cat, following it like a shadow.

"Milkball... seems to have gotten fatter again."

"Meow meow meow!!"

On the wall, Milk Ball howled in dissatisfaction.

After returning home.

Yakumo first treated Mori Masako's body with gentle healing, and involuntarily thought of the root healing privilege in the Conquest Shop.

Unfortunately... that authority can only heal Yakumo himself.

That's why I didn't buy it.

A look of worry appeared in Yakumo's eyes.

"Your expression makes it seem like I can't see tomorrow's sun."

Masako Mori chuckled.

"It's not that bad, it's just that several years have passed... and I still haven't gained the ability to completely heal you."

Yakumo frowned and sighed somewhat dejectedly.

"It's already good enough as it is now."

Masako Mori reached out and pinched Yakumo's cheek... and put on a smiling face.

"You're cuter when you smile..."

After a brief treatment, the two began sparring on the training field, with Masako Mori primarily on the offensive and Yakumo on the defensive. A full half hour passed, and Masako Mori was exhausted, her clothes soaked with sweat.

The clothes clung to her skin, revealing her youthful and romantic curves.

"Okay, go home and rest."

Yakumo easily knocked Mori Masako away, ending the sparring match.

Mori Masako's face still held a hint of lingering excitement, but she obediently withdrew her strength. At the same time, she looked at Yakumo's relaxed and carefree face. Even though she had trained with all her might, the gap between them was still like a chasm.

A few minutes later, Yakumo escorted Masako Mori home.

The two walked a mere twenty meters in ten minutes.