To the common people of the Land of Rain, who were suffering greatly, Second Body could only offer an apology. Let the common folk suffer a bit, and let the Akatsuki Organization and the various Ninja Villages bear the blame.
"Once the Stone Ninja and Cloud Ninja cease fighting, and Jiraiya-nii also heads to the Land of Rain, we will then send Minato-nii and Jiraiya-nii to act together. With two Kage-level Ninja moving towards the Akatsuki in the Land of Rain, the various Ninja Villages will surely believe that Konoha is trying to seize the Rinnegan."
Another Five Great Nations hunt in the Land of Rain, with everyone fighting for themselves, would also alleviate some of Konoha's pressure from being besieged. This was also why Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed with Second Body's idea.
"In the Amegakure, we can choose not to commit much military force. The various Ninja Villages will slaughter each other there, and even if the Rinnegan isn't seized, the various Ninja Villages will still attack each other."
Second Body simply wanted to rely on the various Ninja Villages seizing the Rinnegan to thwart Black Zetsu's conspiracy, and it could also change Konoha's besieged situation. It was truly killing two birds with one stone.
"Very well, I will arrange it immediately. We must announce Konoha's move to the Land of Rain and the power of the Rinnegan to the entire Ninja World. As for this poisoning incident, I will have the Anbu investigate first, and you can investigate yourself once your vacation ends."
The Third Hokage left with the two elders and a group of Anbu, leaving behind a messy house. Thus, Second Body liked this house even less.
"Ms. Pakura, burn this house clean with Scorch Release. I'll build a new one."
That Black Zetsu had put more than one type of poison in the house, and these poisons were all colorless, odorless, and lethal upon contact with blood. When mixed, their power was even stronger.
Pakura looked at the somewhat dilapidated wooden house and didn't hesitate, immediately controlling Scorch Release to burn the house to ashes.
Looking at the remaining scorched earth, Second Body used Earth Release to cover the surface soil, then formed hand signs and used the Four-Pillar House Technique to create a more luxurious two-story detached house.
"I can make the furniture myself, but the mattress and glass windows still need to be bought, as do some daily necessities. It's really troublesome."
Looking at the wooden house that was just a frame, Second Body had no choice but to go out shopping. Second Body took Pakura to the commercial street and bought items one by one according to the list.
As long as more money was given, the shops provided delivery service. Second Body was not short of money at all; money was only money when it circulated, so Second Body naturally bought whatever she saw.
Whether it was the latest electronics or beautiful clothes, everything was bought. The shop owners on the commercial street had far exceeded their usual sales that day.
In the afternoon, Second Body finally had the electricity wired, and all kinds of furniture, appliances, doors, and windows were arranged. Clothes and daily necessities were also completely placed.
"What did I forget? Oh, I forgot to buy groceries. I still have an appointment tonight. I'll send a Shadow Clone to buy them. Ms. Pakura, don't go out, or if you get caught, it'll be hard for me to get you out."
Pakura had been busy all day, and neither of them had eaten lunch. Second Body deliberately saved her energy for the evening, while Pakura was starving.
However, by personally rebuilding a warm home, Pakura also felt a strange sense of belonging. From now on, she probably wouldn't be able to leave this courtyard.
Second Body had many Anbu on duty around her. The Third Hokage wasn't so careless; he naturally sent people to monitor Pakura, but it was all open monitoring.
Second Body went out to buy gifts and then went to Kushina's house, leaving only Pakura and Second Body's Shadow Clone drinking tea to alleviate their hunger. Second Body planned to have the Shadow Clone make a sumptuous feast for Pakura.
This would surely max out Pakura's favorability, especially when Pakura was extremely hungry. Uchiha Rei was serious about poaching from Sunagakure.
Returning to the commercial street, Second Body split a Shadow Clone to buy groceries, while she went to pick up the gift prepared for Kushina, which had been ordered that morning.
She arrived at the best Tenten Ninja Tool Shop on the commercial street. Although Tenten hadn't been born yet, the name was already this name.
"Uncle, are the two expedited flat pans ready?"
Second Body looked at a rather muscular uncle who was still blacksmithing. He should be Tenten's father. Although called an uncle, he was actually only in his twenties, mainly because his muscular build and bronze skin made him look older.
"They're ready. Two flat pans made of chakra metal and meteor iron, each weighing seventeen pounds and eight ounces. They are indestructible and can withstand Ninjutsu and Ninja tool attacks without damage."
Tenten's father looked at Uchiha Rei somewhat strangely. He knew who Uchiha Rei was; he just thought, what kind of good person would make flat pans out of chakra metal and meteor iron?
"That's good. Here's the final payment of ten million ryo. You promised a three-year warranty, so if anything goes wrong, I'll come find you."
Second Body took out ten million ryo from a sealing scroll and handed it to Tenten's father. The total price was twenty million ryo. Second Body provided the chakra metal, and Tenten Ninja Tool Shop provided the meteor iron. The meteor iron and chakra metal were forged at the strongest ratio for strength.
"Miss Uchiha Rei, don't worry, my shop has a good reputation in the Land of Fire. I won't tarnish my own brand. Here, take a look and see if they feel right."
Looking at the two heavy, dark, metallic-lustered flat pans, Second Body eagerly took them. She lightly weighed them and felt they were a bit light, but there was no other way; it was already the maximum weight that wouldn't affect their performance.
"Uncle, if they work well, I'll come back to you for more forging in the future. You should collect more meteor iron."
Second Body walked out of the store with the two chakra metal flat pans, leaving behind words that left Tenten's father a bit bewildered. Such flat pans used for cooking would never wear out in a lifetime.
Second Body stuffed one of them into her Ninja tool pouch, then swung the flat pan all the way to the flower shop, which was the Yamanaka family's flower shop.
Second Body was very satisfied with the flat pans' performance. Since Kushina-nee couldn't leave Konoha, and she wouldn't use forged Ninja tools, it was better to forge flat pans that could be used as weapons.
Second Body remembered that in the game Ultimate Ninja Storm, Kushina-nee seemed to use a flat pan. She believed Minato-nii would definitely like the gift she prepared for Kushina-nee.
Second Body had tried it; by infusing Fire Release Chakra, one could directly stir-fry dishes. Different Chakra had different effects. In short, their power was no weaker than any Chakra Ninja tool.
Moreover, their defense was astonishing. Second Body used Water Release: Water Bullet and couldn't pierce them; there wasn't even a single mark. The quality was superb; they could be used as armor, weapons, and cooking utensils.
"Perfect, truly too perfect. If only I had known, I wouldn't have practiced swordsmanship at first. How much better to use a flat pan! But it's not too late to use them now."
Second Body bought the flowers recommended by Yamanaka Naoko and even tied a pink ribbon with a bow around the flat pan. This way, there was a hint of cuteness amidst the fierceness.
"I hope Minato-nii will still be so handsome many years from now, and not have his face flattened into a pancake by a flat pan. Hmm, a flat pan has a large surface area, so hitting someone with it shouldn't hurt much."
Second Body recalled the inverse relationship between pressure and area she learned in her previous life. She figured that with a Ninja's defense, facing a flat pan shouldn't result in serious injury.
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