Haruki was not surprised when he heard Sarutobi Hiruzen said that there was no need to take the test.
Because Naruto has many sources of information.
It's like the Anbu that exists in the East Factory, as well as the Hokage's special desire for prying eyes and telescope skills.
Sarutobi Hiruzen knew the whole of Konoha like the back of his hand.
What's more, Namikaze and Minato's performance in the last war was extremely good, and they have long been on his watch list.
No, it should be said that Sarutobi Hiruzen is particularly regretful now.
Regret that he missed this civilian genius ninja because he paid more attention to Uchiha Mikoto and Uzumaki Kushina.
If Minato Namikaze becomes one of his three disciples, he won't have to worry about the successor of the Will of Fire.
Fortunately, things can still be undone.
As long as Tsunade and Haruki get married, Namikaze Minato will also be marked with the Hokage lineage.
Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at Haruki.
In fact, Namikaze Minato learned the flying thunder god technique and was already the orthodox successor of the Hokage lineage.
After all, everyone knows that this ninjutsu originated from the Second Hokage Senju Tobirama.
I didn’t expect that when Haruki asked for the Sealing Book, it was for Namikaze Minato.
I really don't know how this guy saw his talent.
"I heard that you did a lot of great things in Sunagakure Village." Sarutobi Hiruzen took a puff of his pipe and blew out a circle of light smoke, his tone casual.
"It's not a big deal." Qingshu said with a smile, "It's just because I fancy some of their resources."
As mentioned before, since Sarutobi Hiruzen knows the situation of Minato and the others, he will definitely know about his situation in Sunagakure Village.
After all, due to his special status, he kidnapped his apprentice for another month.
If he doesn't realize it, then he is not the Third Hokage.
But Qingshu didn't worry about what he would do to her.
Because the Third Hokage's thinking is too outdated.
He didn't think what Haruki did was great, on the contrary, he thought it was a waste of time.
If he really had economic acumen and sense of smell, Konoha wouldn't have been relying on the Fire Nation's financial assistance for decades.
In Sarutobi Hiruzen's view, ninjas are born for tasks.
What are civilians?
Their only role is to produce food and provide tax revenue.
As a high-ranking profiteer in an extraordinary society, Sarutobi Hiruzen is unable to realize the power and importance of 'people', let alone promote the development of society and improve their lives.
As long as it does not affect Konoha, Sarutobi Hiruzen will not look at these people.
"Resources? Are you talking about placer gold?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, recalling the report provided to him by the ANBU some time ago.
In his opinion, afforestation is useless.
Because there is a huge death forest outside Konoha, which can only provide training venues and game.
The underground railway is useless. How could a ninja use such a railway?
He had only heard that this thing existed in the distant Snow Country.
As for wind power generation, he even looked down upon it. Konoha had already had electricity.
After much thought, only placer gold trading was more in line with Qingshu's expectations.
"Yes, the rest of the deal was all just to deceive them. Lord Hokage, think about it, now that they are defeated, they should be recuperating, but they have wasted a lot of resources because of my words. I am afraid that within ten years it will be difficult for Sunagakure Village to invade Konoha.
village."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes lit up, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Haruki's words made sense.
Everything they do now is time-consuming and energy-consuming.
"Haruki." Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at him, "You did a good job this time. I didn't expect that your mind was not bad either."
"Thank you for the compliment, Hokage-sama. This is also the knowledge I usually learn from Hokage-sama."
Qingshu flattered him calmly.
Sure enough, these plans of his are completely useless projects in the eyes of laymen or ninjas.
Well, he once again experienced the blow of dimensionality reduction.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's old face smiled even more.
Look, she is indeed his disciple-in-law. She can talk and is much better than Tsunade!
That guy will only make him angry.
"I see that you are very interested in economics, why not be my secretary?"
"Ah?" Haruki looked at him in surprise, waved his hand and said, "Asking me to do some small business is fine, but asking me to be responsible for Konoha's economy would make the Hokage think too highly of me."
As Hokage, he has a dedicated guard group and think tank.
The think tank is also the secretariat, and the person in charge is usually the head of the Nara family.
For example, Nara Shikamaru's father, Nara Shikaku, had a very high IQ, was the captain of the ninja class of the Konoha Village, and even later replaced the Fourth Raikage as the commander-in-chief of the ninja coalition.
The ninjas chartered by their family can still discuss politics in the Land of Fire.
But the secretariat team is definitely more than just one person.
"Actually, it's not a big deal. Most of Konoha's income comes from the assistance of the Fire Nation's daimyo. The remaining small part comes from commissions from ninja missions and taxes from major ninja clans and civilian businesses."
Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and said, "You don't have to worry about not understanding, just leave it to your subordinates. The reason why I leave it to you is because you are someone I trust, and I feel more at ease when you look after them.
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Haruki was stunned, thought for a moment, and said: "Since it is the Hokage-sama's request, I will do my best."
This is an unexpected surprise.
In an instant, he thought of many ways to make money.
All in all, his status as economic secretary gave him great convenience.
After leaving the Hokage Building, Haruki came to the third training ground.
According to Konoha's regulations, genin cannot accept missions alone, while chunin can receive them in teams.
But Namikaze and Minato are now genin, so they can only practice ninjutsu.
He rushed over, naturally telling them the good news about being promoted to Chunin.
Because he really doesn't have time to take them on missions, and the ninja school has classes, but blind training is of no benefit, and actual combat can achieve the fastest improvement.
"Little guy, long time no see."
Haruki found the little fox he gave to Kushina on a huge tree trunk lying sideways by the river in his usual resting place.
At this time, it seems to have grown up a lot and is somewhat rounded.
But that doesn't affect its cuteness.
He stroked the fox's head skillfully a few times, looked around, and saw Minato Namikaze jumping up and down the tree, seemingly practicing the Thunder God Technique.
But I didn't see Uzumaki Kushina and Uchiha Mikoto.
A moment later, Mikoto appeared in front of him.
"Teacher, why are you here now?"
"I went to the Hokage Building, so I was a little late. Where is Kushina?"
"She is practicing sealing skills over there, I'll go inform her."
"I'll go with you." Qingshu put down the little fox and stood up.
"Okay, teacher."
Mikoto led the way into the forest.
Huge trees blocked the sky and the sun, and the vision suddenly became dim.
A few seconds later, Mikoto suddenly turned her head.
"teacher."
"How……"
Qingshu was suddenly in a trance.
In front of him, Mikoto's three magatama Sharingan rotated rapidly, and gloomy and huge chakra spurted out like mercury.
In order to make Haruki fall into the illusion, she not only made a surprise attack without sacrificing martial ethics, but also used an illusion that she could perform to the maximum extent.