Chapter 256: Hokage Secretary Konan (Three chapters in one)
Hokage's office.
Shiki Aburame flipped through the documents in his hand.
It's from the marketing department.
Because the Konoha Jewelry Company is on the right track, Uchiha Izumi and Guren are both in the Fire Nation Metropolis during this time.
Compared to Konoha Village, the situation in the Country of Fire is more complicated.
They not only deal with the jewelry industry, but also other industries.
At present, the overall situation has not changed much.
But the marketing department is gradually reclaiming important industries.
Such as banks.
Crack down on all underground banks, leaving only the Fire Country Bank.
After Aburame Shiki read it, he picked up the second document.
It's from the Department of Transportation.
Under the leadership of Hatake Kakashi, the road from Konoha Village to the Fire Nation metropolis has been renovated.
Compared with the previous old road, it is about twice as wide and can reach four meters wide.
The productivity of Ninja is evident.
Especially since Hatake Kakashi now has a Dragon Vein power bank, his chakra is almost infinite.
The only thing limiting him was mental exhaustion.
At this moment, Aburame Zhihui suddenly raised his head.
Two lines of text appeared in front of his eyes.
[Achieve the achievement of 'The Greatest Villain in the Ninja World' and receive the Amethyst Relic Gu as a reward. 】
[Amethyst Relic Gu: Rank 5 Gu insect, consumption type, instantly improves to a small level, only effective for Rank 5 Gu masters. 】
Aburame Zhihui let out a light sigh.
How is this triggered?
And the reward is the amethyst relic Gu.
Generally speaking, the more valuable the reward, the harder it is to trigger the achievement.
But Aburame Shiki was really confused.
When it comes to the biggest villain in the ninja world, shouldn't it be the Akatsuki organization?
He defeated the Akatsuki organization and should be the savior of the ninja world.
Aburame Zhihui shook her head and didn't think about it again.
It was his blood that earned it anyway.
With the use of amethyst relic Gu, he went from the advanced level of fifth-level Gu Master to the peak of fifth-level Gu Master.
There is only one step away from becoming a rank six Gu Immortal in the true sense.
Aburame Zhihui felt the changes in her body.
The quality and quantity of true energy have been improved again, and the use of Gu insects has become more comfortable.
Aburame Shiki exhaled and picked up the third document.
He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
It's from the Ministry of Science.
The heads of the science department are Orochimaru and Honoka.
The former cannot betray because of the slave Gu and is trustworthy.
The latter is a ninja of the Uzumaki clan. After being rescued by Xiang Lian and the others, he is also loyal.
And the most important thing is that Honoka's scientific research level is not low.
This document brings some good news.
The curse seal has initially achieved success.
First use diluted Hashirama cells and White Zetsu to strengthen the body of an ordinary ninja, and then plant a curse seal, increasing the probability by more than ten times.
And even if it fails, it won't hurt your life.
Aburame Zhihui thought for a while and picked up the pen.
He decided to form a cursed force.
But there is no need to form a separate organization, just put it in the special handling department.
Aburame Shiki suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
Why not form an Aburame unit?
Shino Aburame has proven the feasibility of the Parasitic Insect Sage model and can definitely be promoted.
As a ninja of the Aburame clan and the sixth generation Hokage, there is nothing wrong with Shiki Aburame being given some privileges.
There was a knock on the door.
Followed by the familiar sound of high heels.
Shizune opened the door and walked in with a solemn expression.
"What happened?"
Aburame Shiki asked with some confusion.
"Just now, ANBU received information."
Shizune took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "The Akatsuki organization has formed an alliance with ninja villages such as Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure."
Aburame Zhihui was slightly startled.
The only ones left in the Akatsuki organization are Black Zetsu and Uchiha Obito.
How could they form an alliance with the other ninja villages?
Aburame Zhihui suddenly thought of what he had just achieved, and asked with a strange look on his face, "Is it to deal with us?"
"Um."
Shizune nodded and explained, "They told the ninja world that they wanted to avenge the Fire Nation Daimyo family who was massacred in Konoha Village."
"What a good reason."
Aburame Shiki laughed.
He really did not expect that Black Zetsu and Uchiha Obito would lead to the formation of an alliance in the ninja world.
Although this is the anti-Konoha alliance.
If you think about it carefully, compared to the original work, the situation of the five major villages united is undoubtedly worse now.
Now he really became the villain of the ninja world.
"Why aren't you panicking at all?"
Shizune rolled her eyes at him.
She had just received this information and was really shocked.
Without having time to think, he hurried over to inform Aburame Zhihui.
But this bad guy is as calm as ever.
"Why panic?"
Aburame Shiki asked back.
He also had to thank Uchiha Obito and Black Zetsu.
Originally, his plan was to fight it slowly, but now he can solve it in one go, which really saves a lot of time.
Of course, the combined strength of so many ninja villages far exceeds that of Konoha Village.
And the scope is so wide, Aburame Shiki has no skills at all, and it is impossible to fight this war alone.
You have to seize the time to build up the Cursed Seal Troop and the Aburame Troop.
In addition, you have to find ways to increase your strength.
For example, the big Tenseigan on the moon.
"..."
Shizune was about to speak but stopped.
She felt that there were too many flaws, but she didn’t know where to complain.
That was an alliance between the three major ninja villages and many smaller ninja villages.
"The war is not that fast, we have time to prepare."
Aburame Shiki said after thinking for a moment.
The more ninjas there are, the more difficult the logistics become.
Moreover, the Akatsuki organization and Yunyin Village are not monolithic. How to dispatch and how to command are big problems.
In addition, they must prepare a winning move.
After all, ordinary means cannot win.
For Black Zetsu and Uchiha Obito, this is the last chance and they cannot be reckless.
"Don't worry."
Aburame Shiki said with a smile, "Everything is business as usual."
Shizune looked at his confident look, and the worries in her heart disappeared.
Although it sounds unreliable, Aburame Shiki has never let her down.
She didn't think it would happen this time either.
"You ask the Anbu to keep an eye on their movements."
Shiki Aburame thought for a while and said, "Ninjas who have been out on missions recently should not leave the Land of Fire."
"OK."
Shizune nodded.
"The ninjas and villagers of Konoha Village remember to appease them."
Aburame Shiki added, "The reason why Akatsuki organized their alliance was because they were afraid and could not defeat Konoha."
He didn't think there was anything wrong with the emergence of the anti-Konoha alliance, but it would definitely cause panic in the Konoha village.
Neither the ninja nor the villagers have ever experienced such a big battle.
Letting them know the truth can more or less alleviate their fears.
There was another knock on the door.
"Hokage-sama."
Xiaonan walked up to them with a cold look on her face.
"Sister Shizune."
Aburame Shiki glanced at Konan and said, "Please hand over work to her these days and teach her how to be a Hokage secretary."
"Follow me."
Without any unnecessary nonsense, Shizune took her back to the Hokage's secretary's office next door.
She looked at Xiaonan carefully, and suddenly frowned, discovering the problem.
The clothes are wrong.
Konan was still wearing the Akatsuki uniform with black background and red clouds.
As the Hokage's secretary, this would definitely not work.
"Do you have secretary clothes?"
Shizune asked, pointing to the women's suit she was wearing.
"No."
Konan shook her head.
"You are about the same height as me. If you don't mind, you can wear my clothes temporarily today."
Shizune hesitated for a few seconds and said.
"I don't mind."
Xiaonan said in a very calm tone.
"for you."
Shizune took out a secretary uniform from the storage scroll.
She prepared several spare sets of clothes.
Not because of Konan, but because of Aburame Shiki.
The so-called secretary has something to do, but nothing else...change clothes.
"Thanks."
Xiaonan reached out and took off her black windbreaker.
Shizune couldn't help but be stunned.
The feeling Xiaonan gave her before was cold and charming.
She was wrapped tightly in a black windbreaker, and the only attractive thing was the light purple eye shadow and the paper flowers on her head.
But after taking off the coat, there is a contrast.
Xiaonan wore a zippered tight top, revealing her smooth back and flat waist.
There is also a ring on the navel.
"Can I trouble you to go out first?"
Konan said.
"oh."
Shizune came to her senses and came to the door.
Wait a few minutes and the door opens.
Shizune looked over subconsciously and couldn't help but take a breath.
It's so beautiful.
After putting on a hip-covering skirt and black stockings, Xiaonan's body became even more glamorous.
Shizune is now more certain that Aburame Shiki's intentions are impure.
"Is this okay?"
Xiao Nan asked with a cold face.
"Can."
Shizune nodded and said, "After get off work, you can buy a few more sets of clothes according to this standard."
She sighed inwardly.
It's true that I'm a little jealous.
But she has become accustomed to Aburame Zhihui's flirting with women.
"Go through the onboarding procedures now."
Shizune returned to her desk.
Xiaonan was a little confused.
She had not heard of any entry procedures.
"Fill out this form."
Shizune pulled out a piece of paper and handed it to her.
Konan glanced.
The content on the form is normal.
Name, age, chakra attributes, escape techniques you are good at, etc.
Xiaonan picked up the pen and quickly filled it out.
Shizune read it slowly.
Stayed on the secret technique of paper control for a few seconds longer.
She put away the form and gave her a second piece of paper.
"Salary and Performance Guidelines for Hokage's Secretary."
Shizune explained, "This is what you must abide by."
salary?
Performance?
Xiaonan was at a loss when he heard this.
What unfamiliar vocabulary is this?
When did ninjas have wages and performance?
Konan looked at the paper in her hand.
Three hundred thousand taels per month?
A bit much.
Although Xiaonan has handled hundreds of millions of funds, all of them were hard earned by the Xiao organization.
As the Hokage's secretary, there is no need to go out to do tasks, it is very safe.
"Are all ninjas paid?"
Xiaonan couldn't help but ask.
"There are ninjas working in various departments in Konoha Village."
Shizune replied.
Xiaonan fell into thought.
The benefits of the salary system are of course self-evident, and can greatly stimulate the enthusiasm of ninjas.
The only problem is that Ninja Village is more expensive.
Xiaonan looked down.
Performance appraisal is not difficult, it only requires some basic requirements.
For example, you can't be late for work, complete the tasks assigned by the Hokage in time, etc.
"Have you finished reading?"
Shizune asked after waiting for a moment.
Konan nodded.
"I will take you to each department now to familiarize yourself with the situation, so that you will not find your way out later."
Shizune said with a smile.
"OK."
Xiaonan became interested.
Starting from the wage system, she realized that Konoha Village was completely different from what she imagined.
This should be the path to peace that Aburame Shiki mentioned.
She now wanted to know what the road was like.
"Let's go to the Department of Transportation first."
Shizune thought for a while and said, "I just happened to have something to talk to them about."
Xiaonan naturally had no objection.
Since the renovation of various departments in Konoha Village, the Hokage Building has also been renovated.
Shizune took Xiaonan to the office of the Ministry of Transportation.
She raised her hand and knocked on the door.
"Master Shizune."
The one who opened the door was Aburame Takene.
Since Aburame Shiwei took charge of the Transportation Department, many ninjas from the Aburame clan have joined the ranks.
Under normal circumstances, nepotism will naturally cause problems.
But this is the ninja world, where strength is the most important thing.
With Aburame Zhihui pressing down, they didn't dare to mess around.
"Is Uncle Zhiwei here?"
Shizune asked with a smile on her face.
Based on her relationship with Aburame Zhihui, Aburame Zhiwei is her nominal father.
Because it was not made public, she called him uncle.
"The patriarch went to the transportation station."
Aburame answered with a root.
"I see."
Shizune looked towards the office of the Ministry of Transport.
Most of the employees were there except Aburame Shiwei.
She took Xiaonan and introduced them.
Although he was a ninja from another village, they all gave him a warm welcome because it was Shiki Aburame's order.
Xiaonan is not used to it.
"The Department of Transport is primarily responsible for the construction and maintenance of roads, the most important of which are railways."
Shizune introduced as she walked.
Xiaonan listened particularly carefully.
It was her first time coming into contact with this kind of knowledge, and everything felt novel.
"What is their purpose?"
Konan asked.
"make money."
Shizune said with a proud look on her face.
"A lot?"
Xiaonan was a little disapproving.
Because members of the Akatsuki organization can earn millions or tens of millions of taels just by offering a bounty.
"You'll find out soon enough."
Shizune said mysteriously, "I guarantee you will be surprised."
Xiao Nan glanced at her with some expectation, but not much.
The two people soon arrived at the transportation station.
Xiaonan couldn't help but be startled.
There are so many people at the transport station.
Coming and going, laughing and chatting, they all seemed to be full of expectations for the future.
Xiaonan looked in a daze.
Such a scene would not appear in the Land of Rain.
No, it’s not just Rain Country.
Other countries will not have it either.
Why can the Leaf Village do this?
Just rely on this train and airship?
"Zhihui once said that if you want to be rich, build roads first."
Shizune came to the backstage of the transportation station and handed her the latest ledger.
Xiaonan glanced at it, and her pupils suddenly trembled.
A lot of money!
Especially when it comes to Konoha jewelry, the transaction volume is easily hundreds of millions of taels.
Shizune looked at her expression and was very satisfied.
The ninjas from other villages just don't know how to do it.
But Shizune knew that this was not due to Konan.
She was shocked before that she could make so much money.
"This is just a Konoha Jewelry company."
Jingyin added, "The marketing department has already begun to control industries such as banking and mining, and there will be more money by then."
Xiaonan was silent.
She suddenly discovered that the money earned by the Akatsuki organization from killing was not as much as the profit of Konoha Jewelry in a year.
It's simply a dimensionality reduction blow.
"Mute."
At this moment, Aburame Zhiwei stepped forward.
"Uncle Zhiwei, let me introduce you."
Shizune pointed at Konan and said, "She is Konan, the new Hokage secretary."
Aburame Zhi was stunned for a moment, then took the initiative to say hello.
He never thought that a ninja from another village could become the Hokage secretary of Konoha Village.
But from very early on, he would not interfere with Aburame Shiki's decision, so he didn't say anything.
"There is one thing that needs to be handled by the Department of Transportation."
Shizune spread her hands, revealing the sub-gu of the cave ground Gu.
"Did Zhihui give me the bug?"
Aburame Zhiwei asked curiously, "What's the use?"
"There are two of them, set up in two places, and can be teleported."
Shizune explained.
"What?!"
Aburame Zhiwei looked slightly shocked, "There are actually space bugs?"
Xiao Nan also looked surprised.
The role of space is self-evident.
In the past, Minato Namikaze had achieved great fame in the ninja world by relying on the flying thunder god technique.
"This insect is placed in the metropolis of the Country of Fire."
Shizune reminded, "Be sure to protect it strictly."
"I see."
Aburame Shiwei said in a deep voice.
"Then I'll trouble you, Uncle Zhiwei."
After Shizune gave the cave ground Gu to Aburame Zhiwei, she continued to wander around with Konan.
After seeing the transportation station, they returned to Konoha Village.
"Ninja Alliance?"
Konan noticed the content on the notice board and blurted it out.
"To be more precise, it's the Anti-Konoha Alliance."
Shizune corrected.
Konan was silent.
She didn't expect Zetsu and Uchiha Madara to cooperate with the Hidden Cloud Village.
It seems that they still haven't given up the Moon Eye Project.
Nagato might be in danger.
The core of the Moon Eye Project is the Samsara Eye.
The so-called Anti-Konoha Alliance is to regain the Samsara Eye.
But when she thought of the strength of Aburame Shiki, Konan felt relieved.
And after Nagato healed his legs, his strength would be stronger than before.
The only trouble is that there are more ninjas in the Anti-Konoha Alliance.
"Leave this matter to Shiki."
Shizune said nonchalantly, "Let's go to the last department, the Science Department."
Science?
Konan was puzzled, but didn't ask much.
They soon came to the research building where Orochimaru was.
"The current achievements of the Science Department are mainly two."
Shizune introduced, "One is the regeneration of broken limbs, and the other is the curse seal unit."
Konan's heart was shocked.
Compared to the curse seal, she was more surprised by the regeneration of the broken limbs.
"White Zetsu?"
Konan saw something quite familiar.
White Zetsu can also have such a magical effect?
So it is because of this technique of regenerating broken limbs that Nagato's legs were healed?
If she had known earlier, she would have caught a White Zetsu for research.
Unfortunately, all the White Zetsu should have escaped with Zetsu and Uchiha Madara.
The two returned to the Hokage's secretary's office.
"How do you feel today?"
Shizune handed over a glass of water.
"It's a very novel experience."
Konan said truthfully.
"Finally, I'll show you something."
Shizune opened the drawer and took out a book.
"New Will of Fire?"
Konan frowned slightly.
She had naturally heard of Will of Fire.
But it was a bit inappropriate to show it to her.
She just joined Konoha Village temporarily.
"Take a look."
Shizune said with anticipation.
Konan didn't quite understand what her expression meant.
After thinking for a moment, she opened the book in her hand.
"This is...?"
Konan showed surprise on her face.
"Read slowly."
Shizune laughed when she saw this.
It was not a surprising reaction.
Konan did not answer.
She sat on the sofa and began to read.
The birth of the nobility.
The nature of ninjas.
How to build peace.
All kinds of content filled her mind.
Konan felt that the door to a new world had been opened.
She suddenly realized the limitations of Nagato's plan.
His plan was too one-sided.
He only wanted to collect the nine tailed beasts, let the ninja world feel pain, and then deter them so that they would not dare to start a war.
But this plan is only temporary after all.
When Nagato dies, the ninja world will enter war again.
As for the infinite moon reading of Zetsu and Uchiha Madara, it was an illusion of self-deception.
Neither Konan nor Nagato had any intention of implementing it from beginning to end.
The sun outside the window gradually set.
It was soon dusk.
Konan closed the book.
She stared at the opposite wall in a trance.
But in fact, her eyes were out of focus, she was in a daze, or thinking.
This book had a great impact on her, no less than seeing Nagato defeated by Shiki Aburame with her own eyes.
"Have you finished reading it?"
Shizune raised her head and asked.
"Was it written by the Hokage?"
Konan took a deep breath and asked.
"He wrote it."
Shizune smiled and said, "All the changes in Konoha Village are because of him."
Konan pursed her lips.
Really amazing.
If they could have met Shiki Aburame at the beginning, perhaps the ending would be completely different.
"He is now writing the second book, which is about the Land of Fire, and the content is more complicated."
Shizune thought of something and said, "As the secretary of the Hokage, you will be the first to see it when the time comes."
Konan's heart suddenly rose with anticipation when she heard this.
"Let's go off work."
Shizune stood up and said.
"Thank you today."
Konan said seriously, "I have gained a lot."
"Nothing."
Shizune shook her head and said, "It's all Shiki's credit. I just took you to read it once."
Konan looked at the newly compiled Will of Fire in her hand, thinking.
What kind of Hokage is Shiki Aburame?
Why can he think of these things?
Konan was very curious.
"Let's go call Shiki."
Shizune closed the door and came to the Hokage's office.
She raised her hand, knocked on the door twice, and pushed the door directly.
"It's time to go home, Hokage-sama."
Shizune said with a smile.
Konan felt her subtle changes.
Are the two of them on good terms?
Shiki Aburame raised her head and her eyes lit up.
Konan changed into the same uniform skirt as Shizune.
Her light blue-purple hair fell to her shoulders, her appearance was exquisite and cold, and her figure was perfect.
The collar of her shirt was slightly open, revealing a piece of white skin.
The women's suit was bulging, although not as good as Tsunade's, but it also had a beautiful curve.
Under the hip skirt was a pair of slender legs wrapped in black stockings, and her feet were stepped on high heels.
She stood with Shizune, the same clothes, but different styles.
Shiki Aburame was a little emotional.
This is Naruto.
"How do you feel after walking around Konoha for a day?"
Aburame Shiki asked as he walked away.
"It's hard to say."
Xiaonan tilted his head, thought for a few seconds, and said.
"Then keep watching."
Aburame Shiki said with a smile.
triple.
