168Listen to me, thank you.AI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 168 Listen to me, thank you
"Naruto?"
Tsunade heard a knock at the door. Having just managed to get some rest, she opened it with a hint of surprise, only to see a rare visitor.
"Why would you come to me?"
Tsunade's gaze then fell upon Orochimaru, who looked utterly dejected, and she burst into laughter: "Orochimaru, you look truly hilarious."
Orochimaru was speechless internally.
Laugh all you want, you won't be laughing for long.
"Pharmaceuticals?"
When Naruto explained his purpose to Tsunade, she was momentarily stunned, only nodding after a long while: "Yes, I'm quite interested in these things now."
She had been doing missions recently.
After eating the fruits and vegetables from Naruto's mission completion rewards, and seeing the Village improve, her hemophobia symptoms had become very mild.
As long as it wasn't a major incident, she could now adapt well to seeing blood.
She also began new research into medical Ninjutsu.
As for pharmaceuticals, that was naturally part of her medical Ninjutsu research.
This was within her job scope, so there was no question of convenience.
Besides, would she refuse Naruto's request?
Clearly not!
So Tsunade readily agreed.
A few days later, in a spacious laboratory at the Ninja Hospital, Tsunade gritted her teeth and roared in anger as she looked at the continuous supply of medicinal ingredients: "Orochimaru!"
"Ah-choo!"
Orochimaru, who was happily conducting research, suddenly sneezed, then paused for a moment.
Under Yakushi Kabuto and Karin's dumbfounded expressions, he quickly and gracefully tidied up the laboratory and departed.
"Lord Orochimaru, where are you going?"
Coming back to his senses, Yakushi Kabutohurriedly asked: "Are you not doing research anymore?"
"I'm going to hide for a bit. If anyone comes looking for me, tell them I went to find research materials, and my return date is uncertain."
Orochimaru's voice was calm as he leisurely walked away.
Yakushi Kabuto: "???"
Not long after, while they were still bewildered by Lord Orochimaru's unusual behavior, Tsunadeburst in, radiating killing intent.
Yakushi Kabuto instantly understood.
He got it!
Lord Orochimaru had somehow offended Tsunade, that fierce she-devil, and quickly went into hiding knowing she was coming for him.
Yakushi Kabuto shrunk his neck, adjusted his glasses, and barely suppressed a hint of fear in his heart, saying calmly: "Lord Orochimaru went out to find research materials."
"Hmph, very well, he left just in time. Orochimaru, you just wait."
Yakushi Kabuto wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
As expected of the legendary Sannin, they truly have a telepathic connection.
Karin, meanwhile, looked at Tsunade with shining eyes.
Yakushi Kabuto's mouth twitched when he saw her gaze.
Hey, hey!
Their laboratory wouldn't also produce someone who transforms into such a fierce person, would it?
Tsk!
Probably not.
Yakushi Kabuto consoled himself; it's better for researchers to have a gentle and delicate demeanor.
...
"Take a look!"
The Hokage Office had now been expanded and converted into the Daimyo's exclusive office.
In another room, Naruto casually sat on a table, placing several bottles and jars on the table in front of Nara Shikaku.
"What are these things? Is this what you asked Tsunade to research?"
Nara Shikaku was typing on a computer.
That's right,
computers had now become widespread in Konoha Village.
Nara Shikaku had long since moved all the previously cumbersome paper documents onto the computer.
Not to mention, it made things so much easier.
"Looking at you using the computer, you've learned it, and you're quite proficient."
Naruto didn't answer, instead watching Nara Shikaku type on the computer.
"Yes, this thing is really convenient. The efficiency of work has increased by more than just a little."
"Although it was a bit difficult to learn at first, it doesn't trouble me now."
"Amazing!"
Naruto gave a thumbs up, then pointed to the bottles and jars on the table and said: "These are the things Tsunade researched."
"Inside are things useful for Ninja, like bone-strengthening pills."
Nara Shikaku's hands, which were typing on the keyboard, paused, and he looked at Naruto in shock: "These were made from the medicinal ingredients you provided?"
"That's right!"
"You can try them, the effect is good."
Naruto grinned: "Whether it's for Taijutsu or Ninjutsu, these pills can provide targeted medicinal effects."
"So, the Ninja of our Land of Fire will improve their strength at an extremely rapid pace."
Nara Shikaku's eyes sparkled: "We won't need a few years; we won't even need you to act to crush the resistance of the other countries."
"Probably."
Naruto was very confident in the medicinal ingredients he provided and also very confident in Tsunade's abilities.
He had used these pills himself, and the effect was very good.
For him, they naturally didn't have much effect, as he was the master of space, and the subtle energy cleansing had already made him very strong.
But for Ninja in the outside world, these things were nothing short of a true revolution.
"However, the things we provide will most likely not remain a secret!"
After the excitement, Nara Shikaku calmed down, thinking about the series of consequences that would follow, and felt a little worried.
"It's fine!"
Naruto comforted him: "We never expected this to remain a secret for too long, did we?"
"Now we need to improve our overall strength and expand the map of the Land of Fire."
Nara Shikaku's mouth twitched.
Sometimes he truly didn't understand why Narutowas so fond of expanding territory now.
But Naruto was the supreme authority of the Land of Fire, and what he said was the will of the entire Land of Fire.
Since he said so, what he should be thinking about was how to carry out this matter perfectly.
"By the way, how is Kakashi doing now?"
"Hmm, he's doing well, it's just that he often calls to say he's annoyed and wants to come back, asking me to find someone else."
Nara Shikaku spread his hands: "You know, the entire Land of Fire is currently in ruins waiting to be rebuilt, where would we find people? We can only trouble him more."
Naruto almost laughed out loud when he heard that.
That really matched Kakashi's personality.
"I'm leaving. You can decide the rewards for these things; I won't interfere. Just give me a document later."
Naruto stood up, patted his butt, and left, leaving Nara Shikaku to be disheveled in the wind.
"He really leaves decisively."
He sighed helplessly, then tidied up his mood and looked at the treasures on the table with shining eyes.
"Hehe, you and I are both working hard, there's no reason for me to work so hard while you enjoy life."
"Everyone, get to work."
Nara Shikaku felt that what Naruto said about getting to work was perfectly reasonable.
The Land of Fire needed these talents to shine and contribute.
Besides, with such good rewards, there's no reason for you to lie around, right?
That would be letting Naruto's painstaking efforts go to waste.
Nara Shikaku looked at the computer, smiled sinisterly, and a series of plans continuously emerged in his mind.
Soon, a series of strategies were issued.
Konoha Ninja and ordinary residents: "..."
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