"interesting."

In the laboratory, Shiraishi was playing with a piece of talisman paper in his hand.

A simple and crude sealing technique is sketched on it. Even a ninja school student can easily sketch this technique as long as he has some understanding of sealing techniques. It is not a complicated technique.

However, Shiraishi could see that this basic sealing technique, after some adjustments, was slightly different from the original structure. It was just that the technique was crude, but it could be regarded as a new way to stabilize the operation of the technique.

As for the Yang chakra inside the talisman, it has dissipated, leaving only a trace of residual aura.

If you weren't a ninja who was proficient in perception, you wouldn't be able to detect the meager traces of Yang attribute chakra in it.

"Is this the medical charm Kakashi mentioned? It's quite interesting..."

Lin was also standing aside, holding a piece of talisman paper that was the same as Shiraishi's hand. It was a thing called a 'medical talisman' and said these words.

"The production technique is very rough, and the Yang attribute chakra in the talisman paper is naturally lost every moment, and it will lose its effect after being stored for up to one day. It is almost impossible to make profit from this kind of thing in a short period of time.

thing."

Putting down the medical talisman in his hand, Shiraishi's eyes could see the advantages and limitations of the medical talisman at a glance.

Because the yang chakra in the talisman paper is losing energy all the time, as time goes by, the medical effect of the medical talisman will become worse and worse, and the medical effect will be lost after twenty-four hours.

This is related to the level of the sealing technique of the practitioner and the material used to make the talisman paper.

"Having said that, this technology is worth a try. At least the ideas provided are correct. All that's left is to invest in research, which requires the assistance of ninjas who are proficient in medical ninjutsu and sealing techniques."

Lin also saw the limitations of this medical charm.

The medical talisman in my hand is too crudely made.

The crude sealing technique and the material of the chakra paper are not very good. The medical ninjutsu engraved on the talisman paper can only treat some simple skin injuries. In addition, the medical effect can only be stored for one day... All kinds of disadvantages add up.

Together, it means that this kind of medical talisman will take a long time to be tested if it is to be sold in the market.

"Inject capital?"

Shiraishi looked at the medical talisman on the table and fell into thinking.

To be honest, with the size of the Ziyuan Flower Merchant Association, one more medical talisman industry is not much, and one less medical talisman industry is not lacking.

After all, the Aster Flower Chamber of Commerce, with the full assistance of the Demon Country, has become the leading chamber of commerce in the ninja world, and is a real money-drawing giant.

From medicines, to medical equipment, and then to arms, food, tourism, shipping, entertainment, mining... Every industry that can be imagined is covered by the Ziyuan Flower Chamber of Commerce, and every industry is in this field.

, and they are all outstanding, without any flaws.

From the perspective of making money, the emergence of medical talismans does not make Shiraishi feel excited. At most, it is one more popular and profitable industry, and this kind of industry, even if there are a few more, cannot make Shiyuan Flower Merchant Guild generate

What has changed?

Rather than asking how much more money he could make from an industry that had never existed before, he was more interested in Haruno Sakura, the maker of the medical charm.

At any time, Shiraishi believes that talent is the most important thing.

"Do you have any questions, Teacher Shiraishi?"

Lin asked curiously.

"No, there is no doubt. I just have a little interest in this little girl named Haruno Sakura. The matter of funding research is not urgent for the time being. We must first find a way to ensure the safety of this little girl in Konoha Village."

It may sound a bit ridiculous to protect Konoha ninjas in Konoha, but the reality is so absurd.

Like Kakashi, Shiraishi also doesn't dare to believe in the character of Konoha's top brass.

Because from the beginning, Konoha's top management never gave him any sense of trust that he could rely on.

In the early years, he, Ruri, and Ayane were ambushed by Genbu, but the Third Hokage revealed the matter with a gentle warning to Danzo.

From that moment on, Shiraishi was unable to have any trust in Konoha's senior management.

If you, as a leader, cannot take the lead in obeying the village's rules, then expecting the people below to abide by the rules is undoubtedly a fool's errand.

Facts have also proved this. During the Third Ninja World period, including later, Genbe's actions became more and more arrogant and domineering, even threatening the Hokage's power... These are all the consequences of the Hokage's excessive indulgence.

"Teacher Shiraishi is worried that... no matter what they do, they won't do anything to a twelve-year-old girl, right?"

Lin was a little surprised.

"It's hard to say, now Konoha is in an important period of development and is in urgent need of funds and technology. Although the medical talisman is just an unknown technology that has not yet been completed, once it is completed, the prospects will be very broad. You have to know that Konoha, just

A ninja village."

Shiraishi stated this, which also hinted at the essential difference between the Demon Country and Konoha.

Strictly speaking, the Ninja Village and the country are mutually dependent. The former provides military power to protect the independence of the country's political power, while the latter provides economic assistance for the Ninja Village to develop its military power.

They seem to be one, but often the two cannot be regarded as a whole.

The Daimyo of the Land of Water once restricted financial aid to Kirigakure Village.

In the past, the Kingdom of Wind also restricted military funding for Sunagakure Village and deliberately suppressed the development of Ninja Village.

From this point of view, Ninja Village’s reserve development funds are not abundant. If it wants to go further, it must obtain more development funds.

Nowadays, the Daming Prefecture of the traditional five major countries and the Ninja Village are entering a honeymoon period. This is because the Kingdom of Demons has become the sixth largest country and has changed the international environment. But even in the honeymoon period, there is an upper limit to the assistance given to the Ninja Village.

It is impossible to provide development funds to Ninja Village without restraint.

A daimyo is just a daimyo. Although it represents the entire aristocracy, all the aristocrats do not necessarily support the daimyo unreservedly and provide financial assistance to the Ninja Village.

Because within a traditional big country, not only the daimyo have real power, but the top wealthy nobles also have real power. Together, they can make the daimyo compromise.

There are too many political groups, their voices cannot be unified, and the military and politics are severely separated. As a result, Ninja Village is eager to receive a large amount of financial assistance for its own development.

For the Kingdom of Oni, the role of the medical talisman for the Aster Flower Merchant Guild is at best the icing on the cake, and the Kingdom of Oni does not lack this market. What Shiraishi values ​​​​is only the value of Haruno Sakura, the maker of the medical talisman, and the medical treatment.

The strategic value behind the talisman.

However, for a traditional village like Konoha, which does not have much commercial production capacity, once the medical talisman is developed and sold on the market, the meaning will be completely different.

It is a money-attracting behemoth that can continuously absorb a large amount of development funds. Whether it is from a business perspective or a strategic perspective... Konoha senior officials and representatives of the Ninja clan will not let go of this opportunity.

.

When I think of all the political entanglements within Konoha, even Shiraishi, as an outsider, feels overwhelmed just thinking about it.

"Then we need to take the other party back to the land of ghosts?"

Lin tilted her head and could only think of this way to avoid all risks.

"It depends on her own choice...and, although the situation seems very bad, it is not without solutions."

Shiraishi knew that he couldn't hide this kind of thing.

Haruno Sakura has made up her mind to use this medical talisman in actual combat. If it is not hidden, it will be discovered sooner or later and reported to the top management of Konoha.

The reason for asking the other party to hide the existence of the medical talisman is not easy to find, and it may not be possible to convince the other party through Kakashi. Instead of doing this, it is better to actively stabilize the power groups within Konoha and temporarily form a balance of interests to prevent some people from jumping over the wall.

"Lin, I'll leave the matter here to you. I'll go to the police building."

With that said, Shiraishi left the laboratory without any hesitation.

Watching Shiraishi leave the laboratory quickly, Lin could only shake her head and devote her energy to her work.

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In the dim room, the kerosene lamp placed on the table continued to light up, illuminating a slightly gloomy face.

Danzo sat motionless on his seat, holding the talisman in his hand, constantly flipping it forward and backward, his eyes calm, as if he was thinking seriously about something.

Behind him, Yamafaze and Aburame Takene followed, their eyes slightly turned to fall on the talisman in Danzo's hand.

"The medical talisman... although the production is very simple, it has great strategic and commercial significance for Konoha."

For a long time, Danzo spoke in a low voice. Although he was mumbling to himself, there was also a very rare emotion and admiration in his tone.

At the same time, I also felt a little pity in my heart.

Because this kind of medical amulet is too simple, it cannot be promoted on the market immediately, let alone generate any commercial value.

On the contrary, if you want to produce a finished medical talisman, you must first continuously inject funds into it and provide sufficient manpower for research. Only until the finished product appears will the medical talisman become a qualified hot-selling product.

"Lord Danzo, since you like that little girl so much, we can connect her immediately..."

Shanfeng lowered his body slightly and whispered a suggestion in Danzo's ear.

Danzo shook his head, rejected Shanfeng's proposal, and said: "No need, that little girl has no darkness in her eyes or in her heart. Once such a person gets to the root, it will only destroy her future.

, and ultimately become a worthless piece of waste.”

Although Danzo is in urgent need of subordinates with outstanding abilities, the first prerequisite for joining the Roots is that there is darkness in the heart.

Obviously, in Danzo's view, Haruno Sakura does not currently possess this 'qualification'.

Then, no matter how great the potential the other party has, Danzo will not recruit him.

Otherwise, such people will not only not be a help to the root, but will become a burden to the root. This kind of thing is not what Danzo wants to see.

As a root leader, he can tell the difference between suitable people and inappropriate people at a glance.

"Besides, the interests involved in this are not something that can be swallowed privately. Let Kakashi inform Hiruzen. This kind of thing cannot be hidden."

Danzo let out a breath.
To be continued...