Naruto glanced at Shisui's puzzled face and sighed.
"Look around us, Shisui. Don't you see how many won buy lipstick, eyeshadow, powders, and the like?"
Shisui blinked. "...Do they?"
Naruto's face darkened instantly. A complete blockhead.
Of course, Shisui spent most of his ti either training or on his way to train. How could soone like him notice such things?
Naruto clapped him on the shoulder. "Shisui, it's about ti you found yourself a wife."
Shisui: "..."
What does this have to do with
finding a wife?!
Naruto continued, "Anyway, just rember this: costics that can slow aging would be absolutely unique in the shinobi world. No one's ever thought to apply chakra research in this direction!"
Of course, Tsunade was the one exception. But her Mitotic Regeneration Jutsu and Transformation techniques were in a league of their own—far beyond what they intended to create.
What Naruto envisioned wasn't so miracle ninjutsu, but products based on dicinal herbs and chakra principles—costics that would sell for high prices even if they didn't directly benefit shinobi in combat.
In this world, developing sothing superior to Earth's costics wasn't difficult at all. Never underestimate the possibilities of chakra.
After all, with Tsunade as proof of concept, Naruto knew that creating a "weakened" version of her techniques—stripped down to be non-combat, purely costic—would be child's play.
He himself could already use chakra to stimulate cells and restore youth temporarily, but that ca with the risk of consuming lifespan. With the right dicinal blend, however, that effect could be safely diluted into a sustainable product.
A little more research and developnt, and the result was guaranteed.
"Alright," Shisui finally said, though still looking doubtful. "I'll look into it later."
He didn't really understand, but he trusted Naruto completely. As far as Shisui was concerned, if Naruto believed it was possible, then it was. After all, Naruto wasn't just his leader—he was the savior of the shinobi world.
Shisui straightened. "So then—who's going to contact the Mizukage?"
The conversation shifted back to politics.
Naruto thought for a mont, then shook his head. "It can't be . i Terumī has Ao at her side—he wields a Byakugan from the Hyūga Clan. If he catches even the slightest hint of the Nine-Tails, my identity as a Jinchūriki will be exposed."
"And you're not a good choice either, Shisui. The Hidden Mist still rembers the terror you unleashed during the Third Shinobi War. Your chakra signature is probably burned into their minds. If you show up, they'll see through you imdiately. As for Zabuza…" Naruto smirked.
"He's a forr Mist-nin himself. Sending him is even riskier."
Naruto's eyes narrowed in thought. "No, it has to be Yu. He's capable enough to negotiate and doesn't carry the sa baggage. It's ti he handled things on his own."
Shisui considered carefully before nodding. "Yu is reliable. He's grown into soone mature and level-headed. His strength may not rival a Kage yet, but unless he runs into one of the Five directly, he should be fine."
"It's just a pity Izumi isn't fully ready," Shisui added. "Otherwise, she could've taken on this responsibility herself."
Izumi's talent was undeniable, but her foundation had been too weak early on. Otherwise, she might already have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the Five Kage.
Once she mastered Susanoo, she would be nearly unstoppable—especially with the terrifying powers of her Mangekyō Sharingan.
anwhile, Sasuke and Neji had returned to the Academy. Their training period was complete, and the difference was staggering.
There was an unmistakable gulf between shinobi who had killed and those who hadn't. Now, just standing still, both Sasuke and Neji radiated a pressure that had never been there before.
...
Ti passed quickly…
i Terumī eventually initiated official contact with the Seven Colors Trading Company. But when she arrived at the designated eting place, her expression imdiately darkened.
"This is how you treat a guest?!" the Mizukage snapped furiously.
For standing before her was not their leader, but Uchiha Yu. To i, it felt like an insult.
Yu only smiled faintly. "Mizukage-sama, please don't be angry. We ca with nothing but sincerity."
"Heh… sincerity?" i's voice dripped with scorn. "If your leader is sincere, why doesn't he co here himself to negotiate with ?"
Yu chuckled softly.
"Mizukage-sama, this is business. And as the saying goes—harmony brings wealth. I trust you won't let pride stand in the way of profit."
"Hmph. Then show
whether you have the strength to back up that arrogance!" i retorted coldly, her chakra flaring violently.
Yu sighed helplessly. "As expected, we'll have to fight first. Izumi!"
In one motion, Yu drew the blade strapped across his back. At his side appeared Uchiha Izumi, masked and silent. This arrangent had been pre-decided with Naruto and Shisui—sotis, strength was the only language that could secure a seat at the table.
Izumi's mask was crafted with mirrored lenses, concealing the crimson glow of her Sharingan. Her identity would remain hidden, but her power would not.
"Boil Release: Skilled Mist Technique!"
i Terumī inhaled deeply, then unleashed a thick cloud of corrosive vapor, its deadly hiss filling the battlefield.
"You two, leave! This is no longer a fight you can take part in!"
The two shinobi quickly grabbed their comrades and retreated.
"Yes, sir!"
Without hesitation, they withdrew. They knew full well that this battle had long surpassed their level—and deep inside, they felt grateful to Uchiha Izumi and Uchiha Yu for stepping in.
Once the field cleared, Izumi's three-tomoe Sharingan spun before shifting into its Mangekyō form. To outside eyes, nothing seed to have changed.
Together, she and Yu unleashed Water Release techniques to disperse the acidic mist lingering in the air. This was the Land of Water—chakra-rich with natural water—so Water Release wasn't difficult to perform.
Yet, to their surprise, their combined Water Release couldn't neutralize i Terumī's Boil Release. They were forced to cast another jutsu imdiately.
"Heh… you've got so skill. Then try this!" i declared.
"Lava Release: lting Apparition Technique!"
From her lips spewed a stream of molten, corrosive fluid—far beyond anything Water Release could easily counter. Yu instantly felt the weight of pressure.
"As expected of soone who carries the title of Kage!"
He bit his thumb, flashing through hand seals.
"Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"
A blazing dragon of fire surged forth, aiming to evaporate the acid—but the flas fizzled against it, producing only a weak effect.
"Leave it to !" Izumi called.
Her Mangekyō spun, activating a hidden technique—Void Illusion.
In an instant, i Terumī's Lava Release vanished without a trace.
"What?!" i froze. "What kind of ability is that?"
Her technique had been erased—silently, without clash or counter. Dread washed over her as her eyes locked onto Izumi's.
"Water Release: Water Vortex!"
Izumi pressed forward, her ocular jutsu shifting again—not Void Illusion this ti, but All-Attribute Amplification, multiplying her techniques' power threefold.
Under her Mangekyō's influence, the swirling torrent of water roared forward with near S-rank might.
"Lava Release: Scorching Stream Technique!"
i quickly retaliated, vomiting forth a blazing surge of magma.
"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Fla Bullet!"
Izumi's jutsu, empowered by her ocular ability, surged in strength and speed, crashing forward with overwhelming force.
Just as the two attacks were about to collide, i's Lava Release vanished again—erased by Izumi's ocular power. The massive fire bullet tore through the field, racing straight for the Mizukage.
In desperation, i ford hand signs.
"Water Release: Water Wall!"
A curtain of water rose, but against Izumi's amplified flas, a re C-rank defense shattered instantly. i's body blurred backward, narrowly avoiding the searing blaze.
The exchange had lasted only monts, but already she had been forced into retreat—caught off guard and suppressed.
i Terumī's eyes narrowed on Izumi, wariness etched deep into her expression. What is that ability…?
On the sidelines, Uchiha Yu stared at Izumi with barely concealed envy. This was the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan—unpredictable, overwhelming. Even the Mizukage had been forced into a disadvantage.
When will I awaken my own Mangekyō…?
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