Nagato: Okay, Even Bible Chanting is Omitted, Right?

Terumi Mei left softly, just as she came softly.

The slender beauty's feet were limber, but she didn't leave a single trace on the snow.

However, compared to the empty space at the time of her departure, Terumi Mei returned with a few more pages of contact information from powerful merchants in her hand.

Among them, the first ones are those wealthy businessmen who want to buy ballpoint pen technology. As for the ones behind... they are various big businessmen from Arasaka.

During the previous confrontation battle in the royal capital, the Coke Company had already connected with the Seventh Prince through Makoto, and the two sides had made many dirty PY deals.

Very dirty, but very useful.

And very timely.

As the second prince and the seventh prince faced each other for a long time, the wealthy businessmen gradually discovered that the foundation of the seventh prince turned out to be wealthy businessmen.

This immediately aroused the interest of the wealthy merchants.

After all, with a small brain, they all knew that if they lifted up the current dilemma of the Seventh Prince, then the return of the Seventh Prince would be unimaginable in the future.

Even if they didn't talk about the economic benefits, the political benefits alone would be incalculable.

-The Seventh Prince had simply killed too many noble people. And the large number of vacancies vacated after the deaths of these people, but they have not been filled until now.

Many big businessmen were actually very interested in the matter of upgrading their family grids.

I think the generous seventh prince will not be stingy in this regard.

Wealthy merchants were not afraid of risk.

As long as there was enough profit, they even dared to sell the rope to hang themselves.

But this matter was, after all, too big to be decided in a single slap of the head - often, a slap of the head was followed by a slap of the chest, a slap of the thighs, and finally an unavoidable slap of the butt.

The Seventh Prince's side was also quite apprehensive.

After all, all of these powerful merchants of Arasaka were all from the Land of Fire.

But by Makoto proposing it, then the situation was different.

Up until now, Makoto had never reneged on any of the contracts he had signed. By having him come forward, both parties would have an additional layer of protection.

It was foreseeable that in the next few months, a large amount of hot money from the Land of Fire would madly pour into the Land of Water.

And those powerful merchants in the Land of Water who are supposed to snipe at this hot money, not only will they not stop them at this time, but will instead join forces with them...

Capitals, united.

This would be the first time in history that capitals united to plot against a great nation.

If it succeeded, the benefits gained would be immeasurable.

At this point, the advanced model that Makoto had always had in mind, with the company plundering in front and the Land of Fire acting as a barrier in the rear, had finally opened up completely.

In this regard, Makoto's heart was filled with anticipation. Then... then he lay down and waited.

It's the first day of the new year now!

Makoto really hates working overtime.

The following days became more or less lackluster.

The great powers, shinobi villages, and even the Akatsuki organization became rather quiet.

The world tension dropped all of a sudden, as if everyone had forgotten what war was. In their own small yards, they went over to a happy life of a cup of tea and a pack of cigarettes for the whole day.

Of course, it wasn't true that nothing happened.

Far from it, the Uchiha clan, for example, was pretty blown away throughout the New Year's period.

-Can't be helped, Sasuke's become a girl.

Even putting aside that bit of fatherly affection, it was a heavenly dereliction of duty just in terms of the Konoha Military Police Force's duties- being snuck into the old mansion, even the second youngest was tampered with. That is, the murderer did not lay hands on the others... But if next time...

This kind of thing, can not be lucky.

If something really big happens, such as the village being stolen important information, or the enemy mixing into the village and doing great damage to the village's interior...

Even if you are the head of the Uchiha family, I am afraid that you will have to commit seppuku.

In public and private, Uchiha Fugaku all incomparably attached importance to this matter, has not stopped.

He also does not care now is the new year rest, the entire Uchiha clan all mobilized, on Konoha many important areas have carried out a surprise inspection.

Even the new Konoha Great Barrier that was just completed at the end of the year had all its values readjusted under his severe urging.

These movements were really big, and it took Makoto a lot of effort to calm him down.

Now that the snow had stopped, Uchiha Fugaku had even taken the newly healed Sasuke directly with him and set out on a journey to the Land of Demons.

-He had heard of a similar secret tradition in the Land of Demons, and he hoped to use it to find clues to the culprits, and if possible, it would be best to turn his own cub back into a new one.

This was destined to be unsuccessful, after all... this was his house cub's own will.

Although Makoto couldn't figure out what she had gone through to be willing to become the way she was now.

All in all, when Makoto played with the ballpoint pen in his hand while bullshitting Pakura, it was already eight days later.

At this time, the shinobi army that had stayed at home for more than a week had already set off once again, coming to the forefront of the confrontation with the Akatsuki organization. But of course, just like last time, the morale of the ninja army was not high.

And the number of masters has further decreased... The daimyo are not completely unaware of this, they just don't see it.

Akatsuki organization's response is also very weak, the two sides several times to fight, are the space between the cannon, and then each go back to their own home, looking for their own boss to report - everyone on the surface are not talking about Makoto's sword, but that sword, after all, changed the whole world...

Certain established orders have now begun to loosen.

Wearing a heavy leather coat, Pakura leaned against the wall, her arms wrapped around her chest as she looked out the window at the pure white snowflakes that were falling.

Or... Makoto, who was sitting in front of the window.

"Makoto, tell me the truth, that what the ballpoint pen, is it really that profitable... Stop talking about loving me."

"Is it a private question, or does father-in-law want to know?"

"Private."

"Whether it is profitable or not, it has to be divided into objects. According to my preliminary estimates, the current global market for ballpoint pens is about between seven billion ryos and ten billion ryos. For individuals, a lot. But for a ninja village... anyway, it's not even half a month's worth of cigarette money for Konoha."

The thing about ballpoint pens was that they were 100% profitable. The thing about brushes is that they are just too cumbersome to use and are destined to be ruthlessly eliminated by the fast-paced industrial society.

But the money was just a few pennies for the big countries.

The reason why the Land of Fire's powerful merchants had to have this technology was largely to make an example of them.

If you don't give it to me, I'm going to rob it.

-After a long period of development, the capital also began to reveal the cruelty that had been hidden by the Ninja War.

"You're the only one who would disregard this kind of multi-billion dollar business and casually hand it over to someone else..."

Pakura walked over to the grinning Makoto, then leaned down and looked at him seriously.

"You know, she likes you."

"When did... you find out?"

"The day I pressed you against the wall, her eyes were filled with the panic of having all of herself taken away. I punched you because... don't you really know why she punched you?"

Of course I know, that's why it's troublesome.

Makoto wasn't quite sure when Terumi Mei had started to change her mind. In the beginning, the two were purely utilizing each other. But the previous trip to Land of Water...

Was it when he fought through two small countries to save her?

Or did he hold down all the enemies for her when she was at her most uncertain and helpless?

Or was it the overpowering destructive power of the Tenseigan that made her see in him, a beauty of intensity?

Or... that day, Yagura brought her to visit Konoha, Terumi Mei was wearing a tight cloth, but he didn't even look at her?

But regardless of when the feelings arose, until then, the two were Kages.

Emotions this thing is the most unreliable, one year is still the mountain alliance, as if it is not the king not to be married, the year after the year to pull each other black yell scum, as if hate to kill each other couples, there are a lot of people.

Makoto didn't doubt the sincerity of their passionate love, the same way he didn't want to see something terrible happen the day his and Terumi Mei's relationship broke up - as a harem guy, he had too many things that made Terumi Mei angry.

System this grandson was never aimless, and underneath every one of the guy's mission was a big pit.

Now that this grandson had told him that Terumi Mei might become a "bad woman", he wasn't going to continue to die in that regard.

It's better to talk about adult things - as long as Konoha and Kiri have a common interest, it's much more reliable than that stupid relationship.

On this point, Makoto was willing to trust this woman who had never married in her life for the sake of the village.

"I know... but I don't believe I can give her the feelings she wants. In that case, it would be better not to talk about it from the beginning."

Pakura's expression, became very strange.

She was suddenly a bit sentimental, and even wanted the tiger to pet Makoto's dog's head-though she stopped herself before she could touch it.

"And why are you so strict with yourself..."

"Strict? It's just rationalization. There are enough obnoxious things to go around."

Makoto ended the conversation.

Pakura looked like he didn't know what to say for a moment.

The scene was cold and hard as ice for a moment.

Luckily, at this time, Makoto's study was pushed open, revealing a small combed head.

"Hoo-hoo!"

"Big dummy, are you in there?"

Seeing this cute little head, Makoto immediately stood up, and a smile was brought to his face.

"Koyuki? Why are you here?"

"Hmph, I am a princess! Go wherever I want!"

With such capricious words, Kazehana Koyuki, who was wearing a lovely gold and red kimono, happily jumped in from outside.

Last year, Kazehana Koyuki stayed in Konoha for most of the year. It was only at the end of the year that she was dragged back to the Land of Snow by her old man - no matter how much they had to liaise with other countries, it was just too uncharacteristic for the country's lord and princess not to return to their country for a whole year.

Kazehana Koyuki and Makoto were on good terms.

After all, one is a loli princess, and he is sen... a Hokage!

What Makoto did not expect was that this girl would run over again so early.

She only went back a few days.

"Koyuki, how did your father allow you to come out again so soon?"

"I don't know ah." Koyuki cocked her head and held out her small hand, "But there's spring here! I'm not going back to the Land of Snow!"

Kazehana Sosetsu, as a benchmark daughter controller, should have engaged that environment modifier even with his influence. Now that Kazehana Koyuki had moisturized it, he was slow to come up with a finished product... was it because the situation of the entire world had changed, so he had to use the money elsewhere?

Makoto could not penetrate it for a while, but the arrival of Koyuki still made him very happy.

-Such a lively and lovely princess, who is not confused.

Thinking so, Makoto extended his hand as well, and the two of them gave a gentle high five.

A kitten high five!

After completing this customary little gesture, Koyuki looked even happier.

She happily spun around in place, which led her to Pakura's appearance.

"Huh, big dummy, you have another girlfriend?"

"What are you talking about..."

This little girl was really wild and bad, she dared to say anything outwardly, not at all able to become a deep court noblewoman or a palace fighting expert.

Because of Makoto's strange speech, she was embarrassed for a moment, but Makoto didn't care about that, she ran to Pakura's front and fiercely clenched her small fists.

"Cheer up oh beautiful big sister."

"It is said in the charioteer that the big idiot is a standard tsundere. Even if his mouth is as hard as a stone, as long as you push him down and eat him hard, he will be more honest than anyone else..."

Kaze! Hana! So! Setsu!

Look at you, what have you taught your daughter!

"Run run run!"

Without waiting for Makoto to transform into a Super Saiyan, Kazehana Koyuki immediately screamed.

Only to see her make a face at Makoto before running out of Makoto's study with laughter.

"No good with the big dummy!"

The girl screamed, spilling laughter like silver bells all the way out, and disappeared in a flash, leaving behind only the two people with an awkward atmosphere.

Luckily this awkwardness didn't last long.

As Hokage, Makoto had been extremely busy. Nowadays, the international situation is strange and inexplicable, Makoto here has also become the hardest hit by the temptation.

Not long after Koyuki-hime ran out, another visitor came.

This visitor did not have an appointment, and came on an impromptu basis. However, after knowing the identity of this visitor, Makoto still received him.

It was because he came from the Land of Takumi and was an emissary of the Takumi Village.

...Terumi Mei was far more efficient than expected. After going back, she immediately took action and exerted great pressure on the Takumi Village.

The Great Hidden Village against the Great Hidden Village naturally has a lot of concerns, after all, everyone has a few things in their hands. Really fight, everyone's face is not good.

But for the small ninja village it... sends ghost sharks, plus a team of elite Jonin to go over to talk, even if it is to give face.

Traditionally, the Land of Takumi belongs to the sphere of influence of the Land of Lightning, just as the Land of the Sea has long been the hardcore little brother of the Land of Water.

Originally, when Terumi Mei had applied pressure, it was only right for the Raikage to come out and resist things.

But as we all know, Kumogakure has been two years without Raijage... Today's Kumo infighting is heavy, that is, Makoto is squatting outside to eat melon, otherwise the old and new forces may have fought.

Now Takumi village suffers a little aggression, cloud hidden simply have the heart to do nothing.

The only thing that can subdue the Great Hidden Village is another Great Hidden Village.

Kumo is now unable to take care of itself, Iwa is out of reach, and Suna has been following Konoha for a long time... Therefore, this messenger came to Makoto, requesting his ruling.

Honestly speaking, Makoto was more than happy to see this kind of thing.

After all, when people come to request arbitration, it means that they recognize your strength and prestige. After a long time and many times, this Konoha Military Police Force's identity was also settled.

But this plan was originally set by Makoto and Terumi Mei in partnership... might as well see the sincerity of the smith ninja first.

The messenger of the smith ninja is an old man who looks very old, his beard and hair are white, and his eyes are already a little cloudy, but his arms are still strong, and his fingers are even lighter and more flexible.

Obviously, this is a senior craftsman who has dedicated his life to the craftsman business.

Is... it really okay to send such a person over to negotiate? Is it that this person has a brocade chest, or is there already no one else to send, and the dead horse is a living horse...

Makoto was speculating about the other party's intentions, but who knew that this messenger didn't even have a little bit of the most basic temptation and directly stated his intentions.

"Hokage-sama, this trip is really presumptuous... but the situation of the Takumi Village nowadays has reached a time when it is too late to care about this..."

The messenger's voice was calm and strong as he recounted Terumi Mei's recent behavior.

-In fact, Terumi Mei hadn't rushed anyone to their deaths, not even the dead, and it was still just a warning deterrent at the moment.

She had even directly told Takumi Village that as long as the ballpoint pen roller technology was handed over, then there would be a peace, and the merchants were even willing to pay a little more.

Obviously, Terumi Mei wanted to achieve her goal with the smallest possible cost.

"To think that there is such a thing..."

Makoto made a fuss, but he crossed his fingers and didn't speak for him as the messenger thought he would.

"Maybe, there is some kind of unavoidable suffering in this... Since the other party just wants the technology, won't you just sell it to Kiri? -

"After all, it's not like this is a secret ninjutsu transmission."

The Takumi ninja sniffed and just shook his head without the slightest intention of wavering.

"If this is also sold, then the other ones can be sold as well. Our small ninja village's life is not easy to begin with, and we rely on an aura of not wanting to die, as well as an image of abiding by our principles. -

"If we are slightly weaker here, then the next moment, we will be gnawed away by the jackals swarming around us!"

This seems to be a bit alarmist... well, those powerful merchants are expected to really do so.

Makoto always had confidence in the lower limit of capital - because there was no lower limit to this thing.

"In that case, it also makes sense..." Makoto affirmed the other party's words while also cautioning, "But being a pushover will only make the other party think that there's no chance of bargaining, thus intensifying certain conflicts. A certain degree of concession may be more favorable to the negotiation..."

What answered Makoto was a sealed scroll that the messenger had placed on his table.

Obviously, something was placed inside.

Pakura: "Are you trying to bribe him? If that's the case, then I advise you to die of that. This guy has more wealth than you can imagine... as far as power is concerned..."

This was certainly true, but when the messenger opened the sealed scroll, what was revealed inside still shocked Makoto and Pakura.

"This is..."

"This is a magical weapon that only exists in theory, a design drawing of Six Paths Five Wheels・Kurigara Celestial Phenomenon that the Grandmaster Seimei collected with great pains. This should have been the sword of the world's best swordsman, but he is so young. He died young, and the Divine Weapon never had time to complete, leaving only these design drawings..."

Makoto picked up this so-called design drawings and took a look, only to see that it was written on it in a brisk writing style.

Sakra. The sky is full and comfortable. The two are opposite, the two are transcendent. It can be seen in the inclusion.

T/N: Sakra (from buddhism) is the ruler of the Trāyastriṃśa Heaven according to Buddhist cosmology

Sift through numerous options, narrow down the scope, and finally arrive at the only conclusion. There is no other correct target. Zero Tengan is the answer to my sword and my heart.

T/N: Tengan refers to the center point on a Go board

... ...

Nagato opened his eyes and tapped his head with a ballpoint pen.