Konoha: Reforge the glory of Uchiha!

"You're pretty strong, you little bastard!"

Kakuzu stood panting, staring at Hatake Sakumo with dark green eyes full of surprise. The young man before him had battled him for over twenty moves, and the match was evenly matched. He was even able to suppress Kakuzu in close combat, with sword skills so impressive they had a style of their own.

If he continued to grow, Kakuzu feared he wouldn't be able to defeat him in a few years, so he needed to beat him up while he was still young!

Otherwise, he might not have another chance!

Hatake Sakumo's "Leek Bible" had spread by word of mouth in the futures circle, and many had been influenced by him. The black market bounty for Hatake Sakumo's head had reached hundreds of millions, worth several times that of Asuma's.

If Kakuzu hadn't already become Uchiha Kusu's subordinate, he would've taken Hatake Sakumo's head to the gold exchange to cover his losses today.

Kakuzu was determined to beat up Sakumo Hatake today. He had lost so much money and couldn't settle the score with Uchiha Kusu, so he took it out on this young man.

"Accepted."

Hatake Sakumo felt guilty. Despite wearing a mask and not leaving the village, a major grievance had come to his doorstep. He was indeed in trouble.

Just as Kakuzu was about to continue, Nara Shikato stepped in to ease the tension.

He was clearly a bounty hunter and had offended the Hyuga clan's bottom line, yet Lord Hokage personally saved him and had him familiarize himself with the Ministry of Finance's affairs. It seemed Lord Hokage valued Kakuzu as a bounty hunter.

If he kept watching the show, he might cause trouble for himself.

"That's enough. We'll all work together in the future. If you want to spar, there's plenty of time."

"Hmph, little bastard, the days are long, let's wait and see!"

Kakuzu gave Nara Shikato a nod, then flashed a sinister smile at Hatake Sakumo. Sakumo shuddered, knowing the consequences of being targeted by a ninja of Kakuzu's caliber.

From that day on, Hatake Sakumo lived with the constant feeling of being watched, followed everywhere.

"Master, it's time to wake up!"

Suzu gently woke Uchiha Nan, who dressed neatly. The bright sunshine on his face was dazzling. After a few minutes of battling the bed, Uchiha Nan finally defeated its hold and regained his freedom.

The weather had cooled. Feeling the bed's residual warmth, Uchiha Nan pondered whether to install an air conditioner in his home, perhaps in every room!

The air-conditioning production line had been set up recently, and Konoha had plenty of workers for production.

After the war, numerous villagers in Konoha were jobless, and refugees eagerly sought jobs to fill their stomachs.

Uchiha Kusu's shady factory was filled with cheap labor, paying meager wages, but Konoha provided food and lodging, with workers on 12-hour shifts, including nights.

If seen by others, they might envy the setup.

However, refugees eagerly sought this job, and those who started work early praised Uchiha Kusu's kindness.

Konoha's Hokage was truly a compassionate person.

Uchiha Nan walked down the street, contemplating his tasks for the day. Over a month had passed.

Uchiha Nan had a busy day ahead. His movie was completed days ago, and today he'd oversee the film's editing, reviewing every scene.

He also needed to visit the Hokage's office to hear Nara Shikato's daily report, leaving his schedule packed.

"Master, the milk tea is delicious."

"Yeah, but I prefer Coke!"

Uchiha Nan strolled down the street with a Coke in hand, while Kaede and Suzu held cups of milk tea.

Several tea shops had opened on Konoha's streets, selling milk tea and cola, with long queues forming. Both drinks were sugary and sweet!

Humans are slaves to sugar. The brain craves sugar and won't eat anything else. Without enough sugar, it breaks down fat and protein to synthesize it.

The sweet milk tea appealed to human weaknesses, especially to girls who loved it. Unfortunately, sugar was pricey, so ordinary Konoha villagers couldn't afford it. Only high-income ninjas drank a few cups daily.

To boost milk tea and cola's reputation, Uchiha Nan personally endorsed the tea shop.

At every Konoha meeting, special funds provided everyone with a cup of Coke and milk tea!

What is good at the top will be mimicked below.

Moreover, milk tea and Coke tasted great. During this period, tea shops thrived, and ninjas struggled to buy even one cup daily.

Young men queued for milk tea, hoping to win a smile from a girl.

Uchiha Nan thought this approach was foolish. A cup of milk tea won't win your sweetheart's favor.

Sugar cane and beet were high-sugar crops, but mostly grown for food. People were starving, so filling their stomachs was vital.

In the future, I might initiate a ninja world version of switching rice for sugar cane (beet).

Uchiha Nan walked to the office, pondering how to solve sugar production quickly.

Once capital shows its fangs, similar movements might occur, leading to starvation. Uchiha Kusu felt that although he ran a shady factory, squeezing workers' labor, he was still a good person!

Uchiha Nan felt uneasy about doing such shameless things.

After all, he was a kind person.

Uchiha Nan sighed inwardly, considering alternatives. The ninja world was full of possibilities, and he'd find a way to have both.

So Uchiha Nan thought of the Aburame clan. Bees collect nectar for honey, high in sugar. Their clan trained with bugs, perhaps breeding bugs to produce sugar from grass or sunlight.

In the office

Uchiha Nan sat, looking at Aburame Shiun:

"Shiun, Konoha has an important task for your family!"

Aburame Shiun was excited, aware of his family's status in Konoha.

The Aburame clan excelled in controlling insects but were vulnerable to fire jutsu. Before cultivating nano-scale poisonous insects, their combat strength wasn't high.

Their expertise lay in intelligence and reconnaissance. However, the Hyuga clan excelled in this area, making the Aburame clan's position awkward.

Their natural low profile kept them in the background among Konoha's ninja clans.

But now, it was different!

Hokage-sama remembered him and entrusted the Aburame clan with an important task!

Hokage-sama's task represented an opportunity. Success could elevate their status. "Hokage-sama, is there a secret mission for the Aburame clan?"

Aburame Shiun eagerly anticipated Uchiha Kusu's mission.

"Not quite. There are specialties in the arts. The task I assign is cultivating special bugs. I hope you won't disappoint me."

Uchiha Nan shook his head, speaking slowly.

"To cultivate bugs, Hokage-sama chose the right family!"

"No one in Konoha is better qualified for Hokage-sama's mission than us!"

Aburame Shiun spoke confidently. They were experts with bugs, even cultivating them inside their bodies!

Uchiha Kusu explained his request, impressing Aburame Shiun with his imagination.

Their family aimed to make bugs more destructive and poisonous, either enlarging or shrinking them.

They hadn't considered breeding bugs to produce sugar, or even thought about it.

"Bugs' food must be common, like grass. Bugs must produce sugar!"

"If possible, cultivate bugs that eat anything, reproduce quickly, and are high in protein."

Uchiha Nan thought of "Happy Meal" in Snowpiercer, a protein block from cockroaches. Disgusting ingredients, unpleasant taste, but it filled stomachs. Konoha could export such food with great potential!

"Hokage-sama, the Aburame clan will do its best, using all family members' strength!"

This was Uchiha Kusu's first task for the Aburame clan. It was their first attempt to cultivate these bugs. Aburame Shiun wasn't sure how long it would take, but his attitude was determined!

"Don't be too tense. I have a scientific master here. Create a prototype insect and write cultivation ideas. He can help you cultivate the insects I need."

Uchiha Kusu planned to burden Senju Tobirama. A good worker must carry a heavy load, or he'd slack off!

"Oh? Hokage-sama has a master of bug cultivation!"

"I hope to meet this master soon."

Hearing about the master, Shiun Aburame was energized, eager to meet him.

"There'll be a chance. His scientific tasks are heavy now."

Uchiha Kusu laughed, dodging the topic. He wasn't sure if Senju Tobirama could cultivate bugs. Industry barriers existed, and even talented Senju Tobirama needed time to explore.

First, the Aburame clan would create a prototype, making Senju Tobirama's work easier.

Aburame Shiun wisely shifted topics, hurriedly bidding farewell, intending to mobilize the entire clan to cultivate the needed insects.

After Shiun Aburame left, Nara Shikato entered the office to report to Uchiha Kusu.

"Air conditioners sell well among the Fire Country's nobles. Every noble bought one."

"The Daimyo requests faster production to install them throughout the Fire Country Palace!"

Nara Shikato's voice was joyful.

Air conditioners were cheap, with labor costs low, and material costs high.

Each unit cost over 100,000 taels, but Uchiha Nan sold them to nobles for 880,000 taels.

They were marketed as noble-exclusive, with patterns carved by jonin. It was nonsense; workers carved them, but nobles believed it.

The ordinary version cost 298,000 taels, but they ignored it. Nobles wanted exclusive items!

"Build more production lines. The Daimyo is wealthy, earning from futures, with money to spend."

"Add a chakra power system, claiming rush costs. Nobles won't mind."

Uchiha Nan smiled, enjoying making money from the elite.

"Ensure all Fire Country cinemas buy Konoha-made air conditioners. Offer discounts for exposure. The civilian market mustn't be missed!"

"In other ninja countries, cinemas need Daimyo promotion. Offer Daimyo an introduction fee. Decide the amount. Include Kakuzu; he's talented and should do well."

Uchiha Nan instructed Nara Shikato. The noble market was vast, needing expansion beyond the Fire Country. Daimyo channels were crucial. Giving Daimyo a taste would motivate him.

Nobles were the main consumers of luxury goods like air conditioners. Civilians with better finances might save for half a year to buy one, but Uchiha Nan wouldn't overlook their market.

They could afford ordinary movies. As weather cooled, they could enjoy warm air conditioning in cinemas, a luxury only Daimyo could afford.

They'd be tempted!

Air conditioners in cinemas could boost movie box office. Even in the 21st century's White Elephant Country, some watched movies just for free air conditioning.

This could be considered alternative bundled sales!

"Okay, Lord Hokage."

"Bounty hunter Kakuzu excels in business, working hard. He's studied economics books late into the night."

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Nara Shikato praised Kakuzu, especially his understanding of air conditioner costs, profits, and sales potential. He studied business economics diligently.

His dedication to serving Uchiha Nan inspired Nara Shikato, who'd studied business-related books to better assist him.

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