Chapter 138

Does Kato Dan eat soft rice? Please do not discuss.

Yes, he does.

Furthermore, he openly admits that he eats soft rice.

However, dismissing his abilities based on this is a mistake.

Even eating soft rice requires a certain level of skill.

Kato Dan possesses personal abilities and motivation. The reason he chooses to eat soft rice is simply because advancing is too difficult.

In Konoha, there is a large family with no shortage of individuals with exceptional talents.

In Kato Dan's case, he is neither more nor less deserving of opportunities than anyone else. Sarutobi Hiruzen made the choice. If Kato Dan wasn't Tsunade's sweetheart, he might have given the same opportunity to Ino-Shika-Cho or Inuzuka Aburame.

It's truly unfair. The same goes for Senju and Uchiha.

At present, Kato Dan serves as the deputy commander in the Konoha vs. Sunagakure front, with Tsunade as the commander-in-chief.

When your girlfriend is the commander-in-chief, it's easier for Kato Dan to voice his opinions, and Tsunade is more willing to listen. His abilities become more evident in such situations.

Tsunade muttered, contemplating Kato Dan's words.

Even though her boyfriend has other considerations, she should also think more deeply about the matter.

"I've examined Sunagakure's material acquisitions and had someone study the Puppets we captured. The conclusion is that Sunagakure has special means of enhancing materials. The materials themselves are of low quality, but their performance far surpasses some precious materials," Kato Dan tried to comfort her.

As the deputy commander, he bears the responsibility for his superior. Moreover, he understands how he ended up in this position.

He was initially sent here to deliver information and ended up accompanying Tsunade back to Konoha. After spending time together, their affection for each other grew. This led to his transfer as the deputy commander due to his merit in handling correspondence.

"There are other factors we're aware of, but those alone won't sway everyone to invest in Orochimaru and Hiruko's research," Tsunade shook her head, expressing her helplessness.

In her position, she observes things differently and sees more.

"Yes, the Chakra Guns and Chakra Cannons demonstrated by Sunagakure. We've witnessed their danger. They are effective for defense and long-range attacks. While they may weaken the fighting strength of Jonin, they significantly strengthen the abilities of Chunin and Genin. This plan has the potential to fundamentally change a village's fighting strength, comparable to Hokage's methods," Kato Dan's expression grew serious as he carefully presented his views, even praising the Hokage's ingenuity.

Every individual recognized in the Shinōbi World possesses unique abilities, including political acumen. This is particularly true for those aspiring to be Hokage, who exhibit strong political acumen.

Take Naruto, for example. From the beginning, he shouted that he wanted to be Hokage, constantly associating himself with the title. It seemed as if Hokage was the ultimate authority in the Shinōbi World. Sarutobi Hiruzen, being shrewd, was cautious about plotting against him, even when dealing with someone as insignificant as Naruto.

Naruto's daily shouts about becoming Hokage and his constant promotion of the greatness of Hokage made it difficult for Sarutobi Hiruzen to act against him. Especially when Iruka, Kakashi, Jiraiya, Tsunade, Shōdai, and even his father all supported the Hokage title. It was as if there was an entire Hokage propaganda department.

The result of Naruto's relentless pursuit was that he actually became Hokage.

This demonstrates that Naruto is much smarter than Sasuke. If Sasuke smiled every day, shouted about becoming Hokage, and praised the Hokage, his outcome would undoubtedly be better.

Kato Dan shares a similar mindset, understanding the benefits of being in the Hokage's favor.

While chatting with Tsunade, he spoke about the advantages of Hokage and his admiration for the title.

Upon hearing Kato Dan's insights, Tsunade's expression became increasingly serious.

She too had encountered the Chakra Guns and cannons on the battlefield.

For her rank, they were of little use.

However, their impact on the subordinates was significant.

"Thinking about long-range attack methods, Konoha doesn't have many options. It may not be the popular choice, but it's worth considering," Tsunade pondered.

Given the choice between killing an enemy in front of her and eliminating one 100 meters away, she would choose the latter.

"If we had Chakra Guns and Chakra Cannons, it would be more convenient to fight Puppets. We could break the Puppets and then snipe the Puppeteers from a distance. This would be an effective method of restraint."

Tsunade herself completed Kato Dan's sentence.

Tsunade wasn't a fool. She was highly intelligent, especially after being bullied by Chiyo and her high-level Puppet.

Her immediate thought was how to retaliate.

"Yes, exactly. I'll write to Orochimaru now and urge him to expedite the research. We must create a batch of weapons that will make the old hag Chiyo regret her actions," Tsunade's eyes sparkled with excitement. She clapped her hands decisively and resolved to give her teacher something to do, as he would otherwise spend all day in the bathroom.

Beside her, Kato Dan observed Tsunade's excitement and nodded, expressing his agreement. In reality, he wanted to suggest that they broaden their perspective instead of fixating on their seniors' ideas.

"In fact, if we can popularize the Third Hokage's Tōmegane no Jutsu, especially when combined with the Chakra Guns for precision strikes, the effect would be even greater," Kato Dan offered his opinion as Tsunade's excitement grew.

"Tōmegane no Jutsu? Brilliant! I never thought of that. We should quickly request it from Orochimaru. Tian has already peeked at the bathhouse, and there's nothing serious," Tsunade thought out loud and swiftly began writing a letter.

In her pursuit of revenge for Xuehen, she had made a discovery.

To achieve this, she emphasized the danger of the Chakra Guns and explained how dire her situation had become. If it hadn't been for her strong leadership against overwhelming odds, their frontlines would have collapsed long ago.

Thus, in order to relieve the pressure, Sarutobi Hiruzen should expedite research on similar weapons.

Kato Dan looked at the information after Tsunade had whitewashed it and felt quite embarrassed.

He could only conclude that Tsunade, by nature, was not suited for handling information.

A few days later, Sarutobi Hiruzen, with a solemn expression, read Tsunade's letter. He furrowed his brow, his face darkened, and he quickly realized that it was the worst piece of information he had ever received.