I'm drawing manga in Naruto

This was enough to surprise Mito Uzumaki.

While the Super Strength Technique isn't difficult, it demands extremely high levels of physical fitness, chakra, and control. It took Tsunade quite a while to learn it, but Akabane mastered it much faster. At this rate, he'll be able to use it in a little while.

Having learned superhuman strength, Mito Uzumaki did not try to stop Akabane from staying.

She needs some time to calm down and stabilize her chaotic emotions.

The Kurama clan, known for their superhuman strength?

On closer inspection, it does have a lot of potential. The Kurama clan's close combat skills are well-known in the ninja world, so who would have thought that Akabane would have such superhuman strength?

If it comes at a crucial moment, it can absolutely turn the tide of the battle.

However, this strong sense of incongruity...

"It's like Hashirama has become cold and doesn't like gambling anymore. Sigh, I really don't understand."

She sighed softly.

The world is changing too fast, and she's slowly losing touch with it.

At this moment, Uchiha Genkai, who had rarely been here in many years, came to the conference room of the Hokage Building.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado sat in a circle.

"Please take a seat."

The Third Hokage gestured for Uchiha Genkai to sit down.

Danzo hadn't removed the bandages yet, but he diligently attended the meeting. Uchiha Genkai looked around and knew in his heart that these people had already held a meeting long ago.

The four had already reached an agreement on the distribution of benefits and power; when he arrived, he was simply announcing the results.

However, he didn't care. The Uchiha's attitude was clear: it wouldn't be right for the Hokage's lineage not to offer benefits.

Besides, he is truly sincere, so it doesn't matter if there's no benefit to it.

After a long silence, Danzo spoke first: "Yuan Hai, I heard you've awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan?"

"To my shame, the kaleidoscope was only turned on at the last minute that day."

Uchiha Genkai nodded, without denying it.

Such an unconventional illusion technique as the Hell of the Shackles could not be hidden from the Anbu ninjas, and he had no intention of denying it.

Showing off your strength appropriately can increase your bargaining power.

"Hmm, it's been many years since the Uchiha clan has had a Mangekyou Sharingan. Your awakening of the Mangekyou Sharingan is a great thing for the village."

The Third Hokage praised them, then added, "Your Uchiha suffered significant losses this time. Considering this, we've discussed it and decided to involve other clans in the guard force. We also hope that your Anbu can contribute."

This is a requirement.

Uchiha Genkai lowered his eyes and nodded in agreement: "No problem."

"The guard team will still be under your command, but with the participation of various ethnic groups, the number of personnel will be relatively large. Therefore, you can choose your own training location. The duties of the guard team will also be changed. They will not only be responsible for the safety of the village, but also for the safety of the surrounding area and some daily issues, such as gate entry and exit records, commercial disputes, and the suppression of bandits in the surrounding area."

The third generation continued.

This is a benefit!

Uchiha Genkai breathed a sigh of relief. The Third Hokage's intention was to expand the Guard and incorporate other foreign ninjas, while also further increasing their duties and powers.

The current security detail finally resembles a government department.

"Once you have a certain number of people, some tasks from the Dark Division will be transferred to you. From now on, your guard team will be the 'Dark Division' in the open, and you will be responsible for the security issues within the Land of Fire."

Danzo said coldly.

"Yes, I understand!"

Uchiha Genkai lowered his head, his heart filled with joy.

Judging from this, the future guard force is essentially a law enforcement team in the open, responsible for some overt issues in Konoha and the Land of Fire.

However, as the guard force expands in the future, its power will likely be dispersed.

One thing will never change—the Uchiha will always have a place in the power circle of the guard!

Chapter 164 Young man, are you interested in joining the guard team?

"The gatekeeper has been replaced by an Uchiha?"

Akabane was somewhat surprised to hear the news brought by Yamano Izumi.

"Yes, the people in Konoha's gate have now been replaced by Uchiha people, and they have even posted a notice stating that these duties will now fall under the jurisdiction of the Guard, and the Guard will be expanding its recruitment in the near future due to a shortage of manpower."

When Yamano Izumi led the convoy in, he paid special attention to the inspection process, which was different from usual, and thus noticed these differences.

Akabane fell into deep thought.

The gatekeeping has been handed over to the guards, and the guards are even being expanded, indicating that the power structure within the village is beginning to change.

I wonder who will be targeted by the expanded enrollment...

If they were to face various powerful families, the Kurama clan might also be within the scope of the conscription.

"But it doesn't feel like much. The Uchiha people are quite easy to get along with, and none of them are as arrogant as the rumors suggest."

Yamano Izumi smiled and casually helped one of the guards unload a box of comics.

"Some of them are just rumors, after all."

Akabane smiled slightly. Even an outsider said so, which shows that the involvement of the guards in these tasks would be a plus.

If you sincerely serve the people, everyone will naturally recognize your efforts.

If the Uchiha clan members act recklessly and gain power, it will only increase the villagers' hatred of the Uchiha clan. This is one of the reasons why Uchiha Genkai was determined to eradicate this cancer.

How many are there in total?

Akabane pointed to the cars. Previously, only one car had come, but this time there were two. Although each car was relatively small, each comic book was packed in a box, so it was clear that there were many more than before.

"Naruto Volume 10 has 150 copies, Volume 11 has 200 copies released initially, One Piece Volume 4 has 200 copies, and Jiraiya's Icha Icha Desert has 50 copies."

Shan Yequanhong took out a piece of paper and read it while announcing his name.

Things are different now; there used to be only one type of comic being updated.

Finally, he seemed a little hesitant, and after considering it for a long time, he said, "By the way, Mito-sama recently contacted me, wanting to publish a manga with me."

"Who is it, Lord Mito?"

Akabane was stunned.

"Who else could it be but a lord from the Senju family?"

Yamano Izumi's expression was one of respect and awe, but also seemed to carry a hint of annoyance.

That expression is as strange as it gets.

Mito Uzumaki's drawing skills were undeniable, but Akabane couldn't understand why he had such a strange expression on his face.

Seemingly understanding Akabane's doubts, Yamano Izumi lowered his voice and said, "Mito-sama drew the First Generation's... well, something a little unusual."

Something's not right?

Considering Hashirama Senju's personality in the manga, Akabane roughly understood what was going on.

Even if we were to discuss the first generation, Yamano Izumi would be afraid of offending his superiors.

He wanted to laugh, but felt it was understandable.

After all, although Yamano Izumi is the factory manager of the arsenal, he is essentially working for the daimyo, and his status is incomparable to that of Konoha.

Therefore, Akabane offered a suggestion: "Why don't you have Granny Mito write the opening remarks for the series? Wouldn't that make it the most authentic memoir?"

Who in the world understands Hashirama Senju better than Mito Uzumaki?

A word to wake up the dreamer!

Yamano Izumi's eyes lit up, and he instantly understood. He nodded repeatedly and said, "Memoirs...that's right. As long as we can get the acknowledgments and statement, even the higher-ups can't say anything!"

He had already seen signs of a large fire.

"How it works out is up to you."

Akabane offered some advice but didn't intend to get involved any further.

For other people's comics, there might only be a limited number of places to sell them, but it's different for Hashirama Senju.

Hashirama Senju's daily life...

It should be quite interesting; even he is somewhat looking forward to it.

After finishing the conversation, Akabane took out the blueprints and equipment he had obtained from Orochimaru and handed them to Yamano Izumi, saying, "By the way, let's get down to business. The equipment I mentioned to you before is this kind of device."

"Let me see."

Yamano Izumi picked up the two pieces of equipment and examined them closely.

He could understand the first one, but the second one...

"Are there any particularly high requirements for this bell?"

Yamano Izumihong asked.

Akabane handed over the design drawings for the bell. Yamano Izumi took them and glanced at them a few times, then said, completely bewildered, "I don't understand. Can you explain it to me?"

"You still can't see it...?"

Akabane glanced at it, but gradually lost confidence—he didn't understand it either.

Although the structure and principles are written out, the symbols, manufacturing requirements, and so on are explained in a very Orochimaru-like manner, which is profound, obscure, and difficult to understand.

After thinking for a while, he said, "Just make them according to the specifications above, try to make them as detailed as possible, and make ten to try first."

"Okay, I'll give it a try first. As for the money, I'll calculate the cost later and then we'll settle it with you."

Yamano Izumi was very generous. He had a long-term partnership with Akabane and knew him well enough, so he wasn't worried about the cost of a few weapons.

After Akabane finished speaking, he looked at another design drawing.

Yamano Izumi looked down, then looked up again, and suddenly noticed someone peeking at Akabane not far behind. He was about to remind Akabane when the person spoke first: "Akaabane, what is this weapon for?"

Huh, what's that sound?

Akabane turned his head and saw someone he hadn't expected—Uchiha Genkai.

At this moment, he also noticed Yamano Izumi's expression, so he smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, he is the head of the Uchiha clan."

"So it was you... Your Excellency!"

"it's okay no problem."

Uchiha Genkai didn't care.

He had been living in seclusion within his clan, so he rarely ventured out, and few outsiders had ever seen him.

Therefore, it is normal that Izumi Hiroshi did not recognize him.

"It's Orochimaru's creation; it's a pretty good weapon."

After giving his introduction, Akabane returned to the topic of the two weapons.

Seeing Uchiha Genkai and thinking about the expansion of the Root Guard, he suddenly realized that they were needed more than the new Root Guard!

Uchiha Genkai's eyes lit up and he said, "Oh? Can I see its power?"

"It needs to be infused with chakra, amplified through the air vents, to enhance the impact of the chakra flow and create immense power."

Akabane handed it to him, thought for a moment, and then added, "Your strength is quite high, so be careful not to use too much chakra."

"clear."

Uchiha Genkai put on his clothes, looked around, walked to an open space, and then carefully injected chakra into it.

Not long after...

boom!

With a whoosh, intense chakra was compressed and blown out from the wind hole, directly shattering a large rock in the distance.

"This is quite powerful!"

Uchiha Genkai was overjoyed. Its power wasn't strong, but it was advantageous because it didn't require hand seals. As long as one knew how to control chakra, it could unleash considerable power.