432 Learning Ninjutsu in a Glance

It's known that this batch of experimental equipment belongs to Kara, so the patterns appearing on the equipment are very likely Kara's emblem!

"You did well on this," Shinju praised, intending to circulate the emblem so that the ninjas going out on missions would take notice…

"Lord Hokage, I have something else to report," Kobayashi said, looking troubled, seemingly struggling with whether he should speak next.

Shinju walked to the water dispenser and poured a cup of water for Kobayashi.

"It's fine, just say it."

Taking the cup, feeling the warmth it transmitted, Kobayashi nodded.

"It's not a big deal. It's just that recently the researcher Tanaka keeps making remarks that aren't favorable toward you…"

Shinju frowned at this.

It felt a bit strange hearing this in the Hokage's office, like listening to an elementary school kid tattling.

But Kobayashi was earnest, hardworking, and smart. Even if Shinju didn't like Tanaka, he shouldn't have used this as a reason to report…

"Alright, I understand," Shinju said.

Kobayashi, worried that the Hokage would think he was overreacting, quickly explained,

"I wasn't going to report this at all, but Tanaka wasn't like this before, so I thought it was odd and mentioned it…ㅍ_ㅍ"

Shinju nodded, reassuring him, "I know your intentions. Other nations manipulating public opinion to shake the morale of the Konoha Research Institute is possible…"

Soon, Kobayashi left, and Shinju stayed alone in the Hokage's office, reviewing documents.

After a while, Naruto walked in with two packages.

"Long day, let's eat something."

"One is some tri-colored dumplings I packed for you, and the other is ramen packed by Ichiraku-san. Eat quickly, or the delicious Ichiraku ramen will get soggy… ꉂ(ˊᗜˋ*)"

Shinju got up, took the delivery, and prepared to dig in.

At that moment, he noticed Naruto still standing nearby.

"Have you eaten?" Shinju asked.

Naruto nodded, "I have."

Shinju: "Then why are you standing there watching me eat? ←_←"

Naruto chuckled, "I'm planning to marry Hinata."

Hearing this, Shinju almost choked on his ramen.

"Wait, what did you just say?! Σ( ° △ °|||)︴"

Naruto repeated himself.

Shinju went silent.

A few minutes later, Naruto asked, "What's wrong?"

Shinju, like a head of the family, spoke earnestly:

"Take it easy. You're only eighteen. No need to rush into marriage. At least meet each other's parents, sort out the betrothal gifts and housing, then pick a lucky day…"

Naruto nodded, "I guess that makes sense…"

Shinju nodded: "Exactly. If you're not confident, I'll go with you to the Hyuga house to propose!"

Naruto scratched his head.

"That shouldn't be necessary. I think Hiashi-san likes me… ( ˝ᗢ̈˝ )"

…

A few minutes later, Shinju saw Naruto off and looked at his own hands, feeling unreal.

Is this… really about to send Naruto off to get married?!

The brother he grew up with, running around naked as kids, is about to get married! ∑(°Д°)

Just as Shinju was lost in thought, Shikamaru walked in holding a file, curious.

"What were you two talking about? Naruto was smiling when he walked out just now."

Shinju recounted his conversation with Naruto to Shikamaru.

Shikamaru: Σ(っ °Д °;)っ

"This… so soon?"

"Temari and I haven't even…"

Shinju noticed something off in Shikamaru's tone and squinted teasingly:

"You and Temari are together too?"

Shikamaru scratched his head, unusually blushing:

"Not really. It's just that a few recent missions from the Ninja Alliance required us to work together…"

Shinju gave a knowing smile: "No need to explain, I get it. (◔◡◔)"

Shikamaru, shy, changed the subject: "By the way, take a look at this file."

"This is a mission request from the Land of Grains, asking us to help find a missing person."

Shinju knew Shikamaru wouldn't bring an ordinary request to him, so he asked curiously,

"Just tell me, what's unusual about it?"

Shikamaru: "This mission involves a major company. You might know the president, named Victor."

"I know him. After the Fourth Ninja War, he made his fortune in medical equipment. His assets are probably several tens of billions…" Shinju answered without hesitation.

"Yes. The person we're looking for this time is an employee of Victor's company," Shikamaru nodded.

Shinju smiled: "Then this is important. We might even uncover evidence of illegal operations and take them down… (σ≧︎▽︎≦︎)σ"

Shikamaru, sweating: "What goes on in your head every day…눈_눈"

Shinju cheerfully pulled out the recent list of ninjas without missions:

"Let Neji and Rock Lee's team handle it. Using Byakugan will make finding them easier…"

"Three jonin on one mission seems a bit overkill," Shikamaru asked.

Shinju waved him off: "It's fine. They'd be idle in the village anyway… Since the ninja world stabilized, there are fewer requests."

"We need to create other employment opportunities for the ninjas…"

Shikamaru realized Shinju's point: "True. But ninjas were originally born for combat. I worry the old generation won't adjust mentally."

"Life will naturally make them change their mindset," Shinju mused.

…

New Future Company.

Although Shinju is the head of the company, due to his Hokage duties, he rarely inspects the company, maybe once a week.

Today, he happened to pass by while shopping.

In the new product lab:

Raimon was overjoyed seeing Shinju arrive: "Boss, you're here!"

"The armor you requested for Konoha ninjas, the first batch is complete. ୧⍢⃝୨"

Raimon pointed to the armor displayed on racks in the lab.

Shinju walked over, took the armor, and put it on.

"I never had time before. This is my first time trying on my company's armor…"

He adjusted the chakra emitter on the armor's wrist.

The emitter only requires a chakra capsule to use ninjutsu without hand seals.

Chakra capsules are included, stored in the left waist pouch.

Since the research just started, only Rasengan, Chidori, and Earth-Style Wall can currently be used.

After preparing, Shinju loaded a capsule and, using the emitter, formed a Rasengan.

"Not bad, instant Rasengan! |•--0027---0027•)و✧" Shinju gave Raimon an approving look.

Raimon humbly said: "It's all thanks to Katetsu."

After touring the company, Shinju prepared to leave.

Just as he stepped out of the lab, he had an idea: "Right, has the game department developed anything new?"

Raimon thought: "They're working on a game called Ninja Fighting…"

Shinju shared his idea: "Can we develop a game based on the current ninjas, giving each their skills, plus storylines, dueling arenas, summonings, scrolls, and other gameplay?"

"Also, strengthen the Panda Summoning Beast."