Chapter 443 Balance

Hokage Building, conference room.

A group of people sat down around a round conference table, and everyone's expression was more or less serious.

Three generations of Hokage, Hiruza Sarutobi.

Advisor group's bedtime Koharu and Mito Menyan.

Root Minister Lao Shimura Danzo.

In addition to these four people, there are Hinata Hyuzu, the patriarch of the Hyuga Clan, and Nara Shikahisa, the patriarch of the Nara Clan, and other ninja leaders who can participate in decision-making. Even among the very few jonin, they are all elites with real power in Konoha.

"Let's talk about your own opinions, how should we deal with this matter."

Three generations of Hokage Hizhan was the first to make a sound. He held a piece of simple talisman paper in his hand, and a kind of warm power was continuously transmitted from the talisman paper. This kind of chakra that makes people feel warm is the yang chakra with healing ability.

It's just that the talisman paper is too rough, causing the chakra of the yang attribute to flow out, and it cannot be preserved for a long time.

But even so, it couldn't resist the light in the depths of everyone's eyes.

Because everyone here knows that once this seemingly crude talisman is thrown into the ninja business market, it can cause an uproar, and Konoha's power will become more stable.

Even the strategic level can be further improved, greatly reducing the sacrifice rate of Konoha Ninja.

At the same time, for each ninja, it is also an opportunity to make huge profits.

This kind of opportunity, any political group represented by the ninja, is not willing to miss it.

This is why Hirizhan didn't want to hide it after Kakashi reported the medical talisman.

Because I can't hide it.

With the strength and resources in his hands, it is impossible for him to swallow the medical talisman all by himself.

And if this kind of thing is concealed, it will only make the relationship between many ninjas and Hokage start to be divorced, making the political environment inside Konoha even worse.

Rather than doing some thankless things, Hirizhan hopes to win more power through this matter, paving the way for the next five generations of Hokage.

"This matter is of great importance. This little girl named Haruno Sakura should be protected by special personnel, and all channels that may leak information should be blocked at the same time."

Sleepless Xiaochun from the advisory group spoke out his suggestion.

"So, who will be mainly responsible for this matter?"

Sun Zhan asked.

Xiaochun did not respond when she turned to bed.

Although she really wanted to say that this matter could be handled by the advisory group as a neutral representative, but in this way, it would be too ugly to eat.

Besides, so many ninja forces are also eyeing, just how to distribute the benefits is enough to give them a headache.

"I have a different opinion on this matter."

A voice sounded, attracting everyone's attention.

The gazes of all the people vaguely swept towards the position of the Hyuga Clan, and the person who spoke was Hyuga Hyuzu, the patriarch of the Hyuga Clan.

Not to mention the strength of the elite ninja, the power of the blood-successful ninja clan is more deterrent than the pure secret technique ninja clan in all aspects.

Hizuki didn't respond, but his gaze was already signaling Nizuzu to continue talking.

Rizu was not polite, and under the gaze of everyone, he said in a calm tone: "We have already seen the medical talisman. Although the value has not been determined yet, it will not be disappointing after it is made into a finished product. Then, the only question is... Does this little girl named Haruno Sakura have the ability to perfect this medical talisman?"

Nichizu's words also resonated with Nara Shikahisa. He took a deep breath and said: "Yes, I agree with the patriarch Nirazu's point of view. At present, we are not sure whether Haruno Sakura has the ability to further improve the medical talisman. We have seen the current medical talisman. It is rough and simple, and there is no way to pass the market test, let alone make a profit. On the contrary, we have to inject research funds for this, and mobilize a large number of medical ninjas and ninjas who are good at sealing techniques."

In fact, Lu Jiu also has his own considerations about this matter.

He said that just to divert the attention of the rest.

Because the specific benefits of the medical talisman have not yet been determined, it would be too nonsense to divide here.

Although Lu Jiu was not a businessman, his family is also rich in medicinal materials, and he also knows some business concepts.

The prospect of the medical talisman is indeed broad, but it is only a prospect after all.

As long as it has not been confirmed as a fact, the only way to invest in the early stage is to wait for time to test.

Just like so-called geniuses, an immature genius is just a genius, and a grown genius is a truly powerful person who is awe-inspiring.

"The problem of capital injection, there should be some reserve funds for this year."

Mitomon said.

"It was deliberately stored for emergency, and it must not be used unless it is in an emergency."

Hiichi rejected this suggestion.

Although the Daming Prefecture has given Konoha a lot of support in recent years, there is still an upper limit for development funds.

As long as the threat of the ghost country is not eliminated, the general direction of Konoha will still focus on the development of military power, instead of shifting the development center and devoting energy to the medical industry.

Because even if it is a day cut, it is not sure how long it will take for the medical talisman to appear.

Is it one year, three years, or ten years.

The formation of a technology and the affirmation of the market are far from being resolved in a few words.

Time, talent, capital, equipment, all require a lot of investment.

The current Konoha lacks not only military strength, but also technical talents.

In addition, the industrial reserves have to keep up. Then, the establishment of a special research project for medical symbols will once again hollow out Konoha's heritage.

Sun Zhan needs to weigh the pros and cons.

The most important thing is that because Haruno Sakura is Kakashi's student, and Kakashi's report to him is very detailed, the medical talisman is just a product of Haruno Sakura's accidental invention. Whether Haruno Sakura can continue to further improve the defects of the medical talisman and make it a finished product is full of uncertainties, as Nizuzu and Shikahisa said.

In order to attach importance to the enhancement of military strength, Konoha has already been short of development funds. To invest Konoha's capital in a twelve-year-old girl, success is good, and if it fails... then it is not a joke. Konoha's development is likely to be temporarily stalled for this.

The current international situation is at a critical moment of racing against time. Every stoppage may cause a huge gap in national strength, putting Konoha in a disadvantageous position.

Even if you want to give it a go on Haruno Sakura, you need to carefully consider how much to invest, and you can't put all your hopes on a twelve-year-old ninja.

"If this is the case, you can ask the patriarchs to allocate some funds from their own family business. This is also for the future of the village. Afterwards, according to the funds provided by each family, the annual resource allocation will be tilted accordingly."

Turning to bed, Xiaochun said.

But her gaze was focused on Hizuru.

As a ninja family with the same long history as Uchiha and Senju, even if some ninjas in the family split off, the strength of the family is only damaged, but the family heritage is still there.

Especially in the family business controlled by the Hyuga clan, the wealth accumulated by the family, even the ninja alliances like Nara, Yamanaka, and Akimichi, may not be comparable in wealth.

This is the essential difference between the Blood Successor Limit Family and ordinary ninjas.

Although the Hyuga clan is relatively low-key among the Konohas, in many cases, there is no way to ignore the extremely critical vote of the Hyuga clan.

"Sorry, I can't trust the ability of a girl who is only twelve years old. If Tsunade-sama is in charge of this project, I believe that my clan and I will agree, but it would be too risky to pin such hopes on a little girl."

Rizu didn't continue, but closed his eyes, the meaning was self-evident.

If a huge sum of money from the Hyuga clan were to be gambled on a twelve-year-old girl, even the Hyuga clan would not agree to it.

"But she was the first to make the medical talisman. Her idea is very important. We cannot deny this. Besides, we can set up another special project team to carry out both sides at the same time."

Back to bed Xiaochun continued.

"Then divide into two project teams, and the funds of the Hyuga Clan can only be allocated to the second dedicated project team. In short, each of the funds of the Hyuga Clan is hard-earned. Now the village is in short supply of materials in all aspects, and it is better to develop in a safe way."

Seeking stability in everything is in line with the Hyuga clan's policy-making strategy.

Hyuga Clan is betting that Haruno Sakura made a medical talisman, which is just a flash of inspiration, and it is impossible to achieve anything afterwards.

Because things like product research are full of uncertainties.

Although the uncertainty of Haruno Sakura may lead to the early release of the medical talisman, it is more likely that it will disappear afterward.

The risks involved are too great, and the international environment is extremely tense today. Not only the village, but even the Hyuga clan that is attached to Ninja Village must take protective measures and use every sum of money wisely.

The patriarchs of each family also kept silent after listening to Nizuzu's views, and no one expressed their views.

They are also thinking about the gains and losses.

The creator of the product is hard to ignore anyway, because the idea of a genius is always different. Often a whimsical idea can solve the problems that have troubled others for a long time.

But whether Haruno Sakura has this potential, after listening to Nizuzu's words, they are a little uncertain now.

Because the Hyuga Clan is so cautious, they who have a weaker family should naturally be more cautious and not bet at will.

Associating with a genius may benefit the family, but if this 'genius' is mixed with a lot of moisture, it may also cause the family to suffer huge losses.

"In this case, continue to pay attention to that ninja named Haruno Sakura for a while, and then start to think about how to arrange her. See if her ability is worth our investment." Mitomonyan said, then turned to look at Hizhan, and asked: "In this case, there will be no problem for the time being, Hizhan?"

After going to bed, Xiaochun seemed to want to say something more, but Mitomonyan shook his head slightly at her.

The advisory group is a member of the high-level, but compared to Naruto and Genbu, the real power in their hands is not enough to issue orders to the ninja.

Even if it is the smallest ninja, the advisory group needs to think twice if they want to instruct them to act.

In the past, I went to the Hyuga Clan to collect information about Baiyan, and they were all under the name of the Third Hokage, so they were able to run amok among the Hyuga Clan.

Otherwise, relying solely on the power of the Hyuga clan, even if it is an advisory group, this family may not be able to heed any so-called requests for instructions.

In the past few years, the relationship between the advisory group and Hokage has become relatively indifferent. Naturally, the attitude of the Hyuga clan towards the advisory group is not as important as before.

The weakness of the Hyuga clan in the village is only relative.

When the critical moment came, no one dared to underestimate the heritage of this ancient family.

What's more, because there is another Hyuga clan in the kingdom of ghosts, Konoha's Hyuga clan should be protected and appeased, not persecuted.

"Then first mobilize some medical ninjas and ninjas who are proficient in sealing techniques, and each ninja will inject funds to set up a special research project team. For Haruno Sakura... I will let Kakashi see the effect. As for Haruno Sakura's personal research funding assistance, Nara, Yamanaka, and Akimichi will be responsible for the time being."

Ri paused and made a decision.

"What is the purpose of Naruto-sama's arrangement?"

In the courtyard of the Nara Clan, Choza Akimichi and Kaiichi Yamanaka were sitting in a quiet room, facing Shikahisa Nara. It seemed that both of them were a little confused about the meeting just now.

"What else can it be? To attract the geniuses of the new generation and serve the next generation of Hokage. By the way, use the strength of our three clans to provide them with protection and prevent some people from jumping over the wall. After all, investing in personal research does not require the three of us to work together."

Nara Shikahisa shook the teacup in his hand boredly, showing a helpless smile.

"Shikahisa, you mean Tsunade-sama..."

hai's expression changed.

"Although the medical talisman is not even a semi-finished product, the visible benefits make it difficult for even a person like me to maintain absolute calm. Now I am a real poor ghost."

Lu Jiu said half-jokingly.

Haiyi and Ding Zuo knew that Lu Jiu was joking.

Now Lu Jiu is really short of money. In order to develop Konoha, Lu Jiu has been conscientious and devoted all these years.

Many areas of Konoha need capital injection for development.

Once the medical talisman market is formed, in the long run, the advantages will definitely outweigh the disadvantages.

But Konoha's current predicament is not suitable for making a big splash to save military expenses and inject large sums of money into the medical field.

To be precise, it is not Lujiu who is short of money, but Konoha Village.

"Master Hokage is so convinced that the little girl named Haruno Sakura will succeed?"

Ding Zuo was a little skeptical.

"It's not a firm belief, it's just a test. Anyway, the three of us have pooled some research funds, so it's not a serious injury. And if the other party really relies on his own strength to provide a more complete idea for the completion of the medical talisman, it's not just the three of us, but also for Konoha, it's an opportunity for rebirth. Konoha... No, the national strength of the Fire Kingdom is no longer what it used to be. The future needs young people to lead. Trust in young people, so why not?"

For the current third-generation Hokage, Lu Jiu is quite satisfied. Although in terms of personality, he is still somewhat indecisive, but at least he is not relying too much on the power of the roots and the advisory group as before, and has begun to pay attention to the cultivation of the new generation and build a bridge of trust with the new generation.

But Lu Jiu also knew that the idea of the third Hokage awakening was too late.

In the past, too many opportunities were wasted, and Konoha also consumed a lot of internal strength due to various interests.

After the Uchiha clan disappeared, Konoha suffered heavy losses, and its deterrent effect on the outside world became worse every year.

Internationally, it is even rumored that the Uchiha clan of the ghost country is the orthodox Uchiha. Konoha's Uchiha is just a fake family.

"Is that so? I thought it was the Hyuga Clan who played a balancing role."

Hai was surprised.

"The balance of the Hyuga clan is indeed very important, but it is the Elder Danzo who kept silent at the meeting that really made Hokage-sama calm down. Otherwise, no matter how excellent a talent is, as long as the root does not agree, things will be difficult to be kind. After all, it is easy to hide from the open, but hard to prevent from the back."

Lu Jiu sipped his tea and said meaningfully.

Haiyi and Ding Zuo both had solemn expressions.

Roots!

At this time, the two of them noticed that in the meeting just now, Shimura Danzo, who was the leader of the root, did not say a word, and his presence was almost zero.

If Lu Jiu hadn't mentioned it at this time, they would have even ignored the existence of this person.

"You mean, the roots will act next?"

Hai asked.

"Probably not. Elder Danzo also focused on balance. Otherwise, at the meeting just now, he wouldn't have sat there silent. Silence is to support Hokage-sama's proposal. At least in terms of selection, he is not unscrupulous. Is it worthy of the darkness of ninja?"

Lu Jiu smiled wryly.

Danzo is an unprincipled ninja.

This is clear to many Konoha Jami who know the existence of roots.

But in many cases, Danzo's behavior is full of principles.

For example, a ninja who enters the root must meet certain conditions.

Otherwise, no matter how good a ninja is, the root will not open the door for him.

And this kind of Danzo makes Lujiu feel even more terrifying.

Because it is impossible for Danzo to reveal any clues according to the principle of doing things like this, and the influence in Konoha is also more deeply rooted.

Compared with the advisory group whose positions are always vacillating, Danzo's approach is undoubtedly much more mature and smart.

The root is like a double-edged sword.

External in wartime, internal in peacetime.

"No matter what, the final decision of the village is Hokage-sama."

Haiyi and Ding Zuo comfort Lu Jiu like this.

Lu Jiu nodded, but the worry in his eyes did not dissipate.

That's right, Hokage is the ultimate decision-maker in the village.

But that's what he's afraid of.

Danzo wants to take the position of Hokage.

Danzo and the third Hokage are ninjas of the same age. At the age of the other party, it is too late to wait for the fifth Hokage to abdicate and fight for the position of the sixth Hokage.

Then, Danzo can only use some extraordinary means if he wants to be the top Hokage.

Let's say... a coup d'tat!

The armed forces possessed by Root have always been a mystery in Lu Jiu's eyes.

When the dark system is infiltrated by foreign spies, only the root causes those foreign spies to return without success.

Such a radical group with a powerful armed force that covets the position of Hokage, just thinking about it makes Lu Jiu feel shuddering.

The competition for the position of the fifth generation of Hokage may be the beginning of Konoha's next stage of internal friction.

Lu Jiu must guard against this kind of thing, prepare for the worst, and not give the root any opportunity to take advantage of it.

"Okay, you two go back first. I will discuss arrangements with Kakashi on Haruno Sakura's side. There is no need to let the kid at home get in touch deliberately. Young people's affairs, just let nature take its course. If you are too deliberate, it will cause the other party's disgust."

Compared to Haruno Sakura, Shikahisa is more worried about root problems.

At least the current Haruno Sakura is just a budding one. Whether it has higher cultivation value is uncertain, and it will take some time to observe.

The threat at the root is obvious.

"Thanks for your hard work, Kakashi. You did a very good job."

In the dark woods, the old man showed a slightly gloomy face, which looked quite scary in the dark environment.

It is Danzo.

Behind him, there were two Genin guards, Shanzhongfeng and Younuqugen.

There are also a large number of root ninjas scattered around, hiding in the dark.

Kakashi noticed those root ninjas who were secretly staring at him, and didn't care. He just replied as usual: "It's nothing, Danzo-sama, I'm just doing what I should do."

Danzo nodded slightly, and a little relief appeared on his slightly gloomy face.

"The value of Haruno Sakura is up to you to judge, what she needs, and satisfy her as much as possible. If there are not enough research materials and funds, some will be allocated here at the root."

As a long-term collaborator with Orochimaru, Danzo knows the importance of talent.

Since Haruno Sakura was able to inadvertently develop something like a medical talisman, it means that the opponent's talent is no longer limited to the level of an ordinary ninja.

Calling it a genius may be too much in the current situation, but the other party continues to study on the medical talisman, maybe it can really provide different ideas from others, and can speed up the completion of the medical talisman. Even if it is a little faster, the investment in the roots is meaningful.

"yes."

"As for safety, let Anbu take over for the time being. It's not convenient for the old man to intervene. In addition, I have ordered Feng to raise your position level in the root to A level. I hope you will not disappoint the old man."

Danzo turned and left without waiting for Kakashi's response.

Yamashikaze and Yume Takegen nodded slightly to Kakashi, which can be regarded as agreeing with the other party's position in the root, and their attitudes seemed friendly.

"Then, let's talk again when you have time, Kakashi. I hope you can be worthy of the trust of Danzo-sama. When Danzo-sama succeeds Hokage in the future, you will still be the supreme commander of Anbu."

After finishing speaking, Shan Zhongfeng and You Nu took Gen to follow Danzo and left.

Kakashi stood still, watching Danzo and the others leave.

Slowly, the soil around his feet bulged slightly, and a mud head popped out with dim eyes.

(end of this chapter)