I'm drawing manga in Naruto

It's obviously inappropriate to discuss matters like the preparatory department directly in public. It's better to find some casual topics to chat about and ease the awkward atmosphere.

“Studying painting techniques? I see. I remember those paintings were all looted. Although the caravans that came back from abroad told us that they still had them there, Konoha should no longer have them.”

The Nara clan was mainly responsible for the trade of medicinal herbs, and their caravans were present in various countries.

In fact, aside from chakra-related medical treatments, the Nara clan is currently the most powerful force in terms of drug-based therapy.

"Borrowed from Yunlang, 100 yuan a day."

The two returned to the comic book shop, and the conversation ended there.

However, Shika was clearly surprised by the price; one hundred taels a day, Jiraiya actually agreed!

That guy's passion for art is truly unbelievable.

"To ensure there's no leak, I need to use illusion magic on you. Let's talk inside the illusion, understand?"

"Come on, I'm all ready."

As soon as Lu Ming finished speaking, Chi Yu quickly drew a picture and completed the spell.

Then, the illusion began to unfold.

The scene in the illusion is a street familiar to Konoha.

Lu Ming looked around, then fixed his gaze on the table, chairs, and notices in the center.

"recruitment:"

"One Chunin or higher level genjutsu ninja."

"Taijutsu ninjas of Chunin level or above..."

Looking from top to bottom, it's all job postings, with specific requirements highlighted in some detail sections.

For example, illusion.

It requires exquisite illusion manipulation skills, but no combat ability is required.

This means that even if someone cannot be used in combat, as long as they are skilled in illusion magic, they can apply for the job.

"I see. So you plan to openly and voluntarily invite ninjas to join the reserve department through recruitment."

Lu Ming squatted down and fell into deep thought.

The advantage of this kind of recruitment is that it is free and open, so that you won't end up sending a ninja who doesn't want to do teaching work.

The disadvantages are also obvious.

The recruiters will be very tired, and it would be awkward if no one wanted to do this job.

After considering for a moment, Lu Ming asked, "Then what do I need to do?"

"Help me organize the information. A number of Chunin in Konoha lost their positions due to the power shift, so there are probably quite a few applicants. However, I only need one person for each position, therefore..."

Akabane was halfway through his explanation when he saw Shikame's expression and knew that the other person had probably understood.

Lu Ming sat down on the ground and said with a pained expression, "This job is such a hassle, can't I find another one?"

"Of all the people I know, you have the highest sensitivity to data and information, and the strongest calculation ability. Although it is impolite to analyze other people's abilities in a data-driven way, I still hope that you can select the best candidate based on their information."

Akabane explained.

"Hey, I get it."

Lu Ming waved his hand, signaling him to dispel the illusion.

The illusion is lifted.

Nara Shikamei stood up, then felt a little sleepy and said, "I'll be going now. Please let me know the exact time the day after tomorrow once you've made your plans."

"Don't worry, I'll let you know."

We now have people to do odd jobs and process data, and job fairs can start anytime. The only thing we lack is registration and venue rental.

It seems I still have to make a trip to the third generation.

Chapter 190 I can't think about it, it hurts my head!

"Lord Hokage, this is a report from Kurama Akabane on behalf of me regarding the Reserve Department."

A Chunin entered the office.

He was a Chunin guarding the entrance, holding a scroll in his hand.

"Akaha?"

The third generation paused for a moment, then took the scroll.

Then, I just glanced at it.

He glanced at the Chunin who was about to leave, and called him back, saying, "Wait a minute."

Then, the Third Generation quickly formed hand seals and used his telescope technique to see downstairs.

The Chunin guarding the gate is still over there.

"Just kidding, just kidding."

Akabane chuckled and returned to his original form.

"You little brat, trying to pull this on me."

The third generation sneered.

On my desk was a newly updated copy of Naruto, the pages of which clearly showed signs of having been turned.

However, he didn't mention the comics at the moment. Instead, he read the report very carefully, but after reading it all, he still didn't quite understand it.

"What are you up to now?"

"A job fair, openly recruiting ninjas willing to teach."

Akabane replied.

Upon hearing this, the third generation frowned so deeply that they looked ten years older.

Job fair?

This system would probably disrupt the ninjas' work assignments. He tapped the table and said with a headache, "Tell me what you're trying to do."

"It's very simple. I don't know many people. The ninjas in the clan all have their own missions, so we can only choose people openly and select the most capable ones."

Akabane pulled over the stool next to him.

Standing for so long was too tiring. I originally planned to use my transformation technique to fool them and then slip away, but the Third Hokage saw through my plan, so I had no choice but to stay and get scolded.

This lecture will probably take at least half an hour.

"You've got a lot of tricks up your sleeve. The way you're doing things makes things really difficult for us."

The third generation said with dissatisfaction.

"I've investigated. The guard unit has been reorganized, and some Chunin are unwilling to participate in the guard unit's work. My recruitment target this time is mainly Chunin. In particular, we don't need Jonin or higher-ranking ninjas for the time being."

Akabane himself is a Special Jonin. If another Special Jonin is to be recruited, will he be ordering others or others ordering him?

Chunin is good enough.

They are more than capable, and their rank is lower than mine, so there shouldn't be a situation where I can't give them orders.

"Never mind, it's just a few positions anyway, so it won't have a big impact."

Third-generation brain pain.

Not only were Akabane afraid they would give them more tasks, but they were also afraid that Akabane would cause trouble.

Right at the start of the war, a job fair suddenly appears...

Also, we haven't settled the score with Shinnosuke yet; that kid has been frantically doing missions ever since he came back from the Chunin Exams.

A while ago, I suddenly offered him money and blueprints, asking him to make a chakra weapon.

It's understandable that ninjas need ninja tools. In fact, the Third Hokage felt somewhat guilty, since as a father, he should have considered such weapons, but he neglected them because he was always busy.

However, upon seeing the blueprints, all his self-reproach vanished—using incredibly precious materials to make a frying pan?

Using a pot as a weapon, that's truly unique in the world!

Needless to say, no one but Akabane could have come up with such a strange idea. As for the truth, the Third Generation has no way of knowing.

Not only that, in the current comics, he's going to die.

No, I can't think about it, my head is starting to hurt again.

Seeing that the Third Hokage's face was getting increasingly grim, Akabane quickly advised, "Calm down, don't get too angry. Let's talk this out, or you'll trigger your high blood pressure."

"Hehehe, speaking of high blood pressure... I bought an updated version of the book today out of curiosity, only to find out that my disciple wants to take my head. Am I such a failure as a teacher?"

The third generation grew angrier the more they thought about it, and couldn't help but slam their fist on the table.

"My lord, you can't just see that he wanted to kill you without seeing what he said next."

Akabane was wronged.

Orochimaru may be evil, but his character is complex and multifaceted. His plan to destroy Konoha was not simply about destroying Konoha or obtaining Sasuke.

"What are you saying? I only see my disciple trying to kill me!"

The third generation was furious.

There's nothing to talk about.

Akabane paused for a moment, then decided to "exonerate" himself from another angle: "You didn't understand what Orochimaru wanted at all, just like you didn't know what Jiraiya wanted."

Does Orochimaru care about the Hokage position?

In the comics, there was a time when he cared.

However, Akabane felt that most of the time he didn't care.

After all, Orochimaru's pursuit is immortality and a vast world of ninjutsu.

Why care about the Hokage position?

The reason probably lies with the Third Hokage; only he himself knows how high his expectations were for Orochimaru.

"..."

The third generation fell silent.

"Furthermore, do you even know what Tsunade wants?"

Akabane asked another question.

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent; he couldn't answer.

Of his three disciples, he paid the least attention to Tsunade because she had the Senju clan to protect her and rarely needed his help. Next was Jiraiya, while he paid the most attention to Orochimaru.

Ironically, it wasn't until Danzo went on a mission to Sunagakure that Orochimaru learned that he had collaborated with Danzo to conduct experimental research within the Anbu.

The third generation remained silent, picked up the comic book, and continued reading from that page.

Although it's just a comic, the meaning it contains is imbued by the author, and that's why he's so angry.

His most valued disciple, after betraying the ninja village, wanted to come back to kill him and take his head.

For a moment, he questioned the meaning of life.

What kind of failure must a teacher have to be to end up like this?

After reading everything, the third generation discovered there was another page at the end. He turned the page and found a commentary.

"During the Chunin Exams, I encountered a Yugakure ninja. It's said that Yugakure is a peaceful village, where..."

The opening remarks recounted Akabane's experiences during the Chunin Exams.

He then went on to express his views on peace, as well as his analysis and explanation of the situation in the plot.

After seeing everything, he fell into deep thought.

Of course, he wasn't thinking about the "peace" of Tangren Village.

If that model were feasible, the whole world would have followed suit long ago. Why wait until today?

The third generation was thinking about the problems of Uzushio Village.