Am I in danger?

Inoichi kept asking questions while Aoto described essentially how to construct an actual PC. His department and he had never conceptualized technology like Aoto did. Although the department did believe that using a television screen and computation may be possible in the future, Aoto had just introduced a superior format and had simplified everything.

The other members of the unit moved closer to listen to Aoto's explanation as Inoichi grew increasingly interested in it. After a protracted conversation and explanation, Inochi said.

"We will need money, and quite a bit of it, to make this thing that you suggested."

"Yes. I have explained to Hokage about the higher cost but he didn't give me any guarantee. It will depend upon you, Inoichi-san to convince him to fund us in this whole project. We don't require many computers. Just a few ones that will help in Konoha. We can sell it to the daimyos if we want to make money off of this. I am confident they will adore purchasing these." Added Aoto.

"Computers? That's a fancy name to this thing. It is a good name, though. You have really astonished us, Aoto Yamazaki. It makes sense why the Hokage gave you the Konoha headband. When it comes to task management, we will already be leagues ahead of other villages if even half of what you imagine is correct." said Inoichi. Aoto grinned at this man's praise and reflected

'50%? You don't even know what computers did to my world. It changed the world in a decade.'

Aoto left the cryptology department and returned to his home. He hoped Inoichi could convince Hiruzen since he was unsure whether the Hokage would allow it because the beginning would undoubtedly require a significant amount of funding.

Today was the day Inoichi appeared at his bakery after this occurred two months ago.

"Welcome Inoichi-san. Looking at your bright face I presume that you have secured the funds." Asked Aoto.

"Hahaha.. Am I that obvious? I think I need to work on my facial expressions. Being someone in the intelligence and cryptology department, this will be quite the downfall of mine." Inoichi spoke in a sarcastic manner.

"You did convince the old man to help us in this endeavour after a long time so that calls for a celebration." Added Aoto.

"Sure, sure." said Inoichi. Aoto and Inoichi communicated frequently throughout the previous months, and Aoto shared his thoughts. Inochi became more enthralled with each new account of Aoto's visions that he heard. Aoto was referring to how communication will alter if a suitable system was put in place. He mentioned a long-distance radio network covering a large area, as well as the construction of a radio tower on Konoha from which the general public could receive announcements.

Naturally, Inoichi found it extremely difficult to comprehend radio waves and believed Aoto to be lying. But he liked the concept and believed that, if it were ever feasible, it might be employed in numerous ways. Since Konoha still didn't have experience with radio wave technology, they didn't know anything about it.

In all honesty, if he had done it in the Amegakure no Sato (Hidden Rain village), it would have been much simpler for him to develop his ideas in the shortest amount of time. That village was superior to others in terms of technology. Sad that, the rainy London, had decided to go down the path of destruction.

One of the reasons he was trying to be so politically active with the clans was because it would help him in his business and also help him save the world from self destructing. The people here didn't even know the danger the ones from outside the planet posed on them and were busy fighting among themselves over ideals.

Those ideals wouldn't matter if they didn't have a land to live and were getting sucked away as one time used battery to power someone else. He also intended to gather everyone together because he had plans outside of the shinobi realm, in the outer world and in space.

He had received a book about the heart from an advanced civilization thanks to the system, and that gave him hope that, under the right circumstances, he could use it to travel to the stars. He had been slain by a meteor in a past life, so it was only natural that he wished to exact revenge on those dead meteors.

Well those were his random and far off thoughts. Now that he had been asked to a party, he didn't mind going with Inoichi and the others. Even Shikuro joined Aoto at the BBQ joint.

"To a long and prosperous partnership. Cheers." Inoichi shouted while holding up a glass of sake. After three shots, he was feeling a touch too excited. Aoto never really enjoyed drinking, so he only had one shot before quitting.

"To a long and healthy life. Cheers." As that was now his primary objective, Aoto stated. He desired a peaceful existence free from the continual fear of conflict and devastation because only then would his business prosper. Although he didn't interact much, Shikuro appeared to have made friends with them and was clearly delighted to be here.

"John, I bet the alcohol is better than your place." Asked Aoto.

"Better than the Wall." John replied while gulping down a shot.

"I had better ones where I was trained." Says Arya. She was permitted to drink because she was no longer young. Inoichi brought out a few departmental subordinates in addition to himself when he arrived. When John, Arya, and Hot Pie left the town, the locals were interested in their lives and inquired about them. They didn't technically tell kids lies, but they did conceal portions of their past.

While they were celebrating, Aoto from the corner of his eye saw someone entering the restaurant and seeing the person, he stiffened in his place. Mostly out of fear. He didn't understand why this person was here but the presence of this person was bad news for Aoto.

The person was Konan.

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