On a new day, Haruki took a look at the summer holiday exploration route map Tsunade had drawn.
He estimated that it might take several months to actually complete the whole tour.
Haruki gave it a little thought. Since his wife wanted to go on a trip, of course he had to spoil her and not dampen her enthusiasm.
However, there were still some matters in Konoha that needed to be dealt with.
He went to the Heavenly Fire research group.
Although Ichiro Muramasa had successfully developed the Heavenly Fire, the originally preset users were from the Hyuga clan, so ordinary people were not taken into consideration.
Without the blessing of Chakra, the normal range of Heavenly Fire was not far.
The research group had been working on solving this problem for the past two weeks.
However, Haruki came here today with another project in mind.
When he was discussing with the Daimyo, he had told him that besides the Heavenly Fire, the new army also had other new types of equipment.
He called it the Puppet Exoskeleton.
The idea came from Sasori of the Red Sand.
Of course, let's not mention that crazy act of transforming himself into a puppet. He first appeared hidden inside the puppet Hiruko.
This perfectly made up for the shortcoming of puppeteers in close - combat.
This made Haruki think of the mechanical exoskeletons from his previous life.
There was a certain similarity.
It was too difficult to develop mechanical exoskeletons with the current technological level.
But what if they combined puppets and tailored puppet exoskeletons for ordinary humans?
With Heavenly Fire as an attack method and the puppet exoskeleton as a defense method, the combination might not be inferior to ordinary ninjas.
The idea was wonderful, but there were also many problems.
Puppeteers used Chakra to drive puppets.
But ordinary civilians did not have Chakra.
The only way was to give the puppets their own power source.
Just like Sasori, who had been transformed into a puppet, with his so - called regeneration core.
Haruki's temporary idea was to use electricity.
Because electricity was very easy to generate and cheap.
If it was Chakra, unless they caught a Tailed Beast, otherwise, relying on ninjas would be putting the cart before the horse (doing things in the wrong order).
Haruki called Ichiro Muramasa over and told him his idea.
It took Ichiro Muramasa quite a while before he finally snapped out of it.
He showed a bitter smile and said, "Lord Haruki, you're really giving me a hard time. If there were a design for the puppet exoskeleton, we could replicate it, but I've never heard of the technology for miniaturizing the battery."
"That's why I need you to research it."
Haruki gave him an encouraging look.
There were batteries in the ninja world, but they were relatively large and not very suitable for exoskeletons.
At this time, he thought of Sasori of the Red Sand. If this guy were a few years older and could work for him, how great that would be.
Haruki didn't put Ichiro Muramasa in a tough spot. He added, "If it doesn't work, use Chakra."
Worst - case scenario, he could go and catch a Tailed Beast and divide it into several pieces.
No, it didn't necessarily have to be a Tailed Beast. As long as there was Chakra comparable to that of a Tailed Beast.
Ichiro Muramasa understood what Haruki meant.
Since the conditions were relaxed, he could only do his best.
He then remembered something and said, "Lord Haruki, do you know the Craftsman Ninja Village?"
"I've heard of it."
Haruki nodded. The Craftsman Ninja Village was good at manufacturing and using ninja tools and was the largest ninja tool supplier.
He was super jealous.
In the ninja world where wars are frequent, selling ninja tools is undoubtedly the most profitable business.
There is also a plot about the Craftsman Ninja Village in the original work.
The Four Celestial Guardians of the Craftsman Ninja Village tried to resurrect their ancestor Seimei and went to capture Gaara but ultimately failed and were destroyed.
"If we could ask them for help, it might speed up the development of the Puppet Exoskeleton."
"Really?"
Haruki fell into deep thought. Ichiro Muramasa gave him a hint.
The Craftsman Ninja Village has extremely high - level ninja tools, but its own strength is relatively weak. For him, it is indeed a good choice.
"I'll handle this matter, but before that, I'll have to trouble you."
Haruki looked up and patted his shoulder.
It just so happened that he was going out to check the specific situation.
In addition, the Sky Ninjas were also one of his goals.
If they could get the technology of the Sky Ninjas and combine it with the Puppet Exoskeleton, a special unit might be formed.
The Sky - Space Unit.
In the original work, there were very few ninjas who could fly.
Then, Haruki walked out of the Research institute and went to the train station.
Thanks to the efforts of Hiashi Hyuga, a rather shabby train station was built not far from Akihabara.
The rail tracks were laid underground, connecting Sunagakure.
But the trains weren't running yet.
The problem was with Hiruzen Sarutobi.
He didn't trust Sunagakure and thought that they might use the trains to reach Konoha Village.
Haruki had already asked Hiashi Hyuga to handle it. Since he didn't trust the Sand Ninjas, they would replace all the staff with Konoha Village ninjas or civilians.
He sat on the steps of the waiting hall.
The simple building with only walls reminded him of the old train stations he had seen in his previous life when he was a child.
There was a lonely atmosphere.
But he was sure that as the economic exchanges between Sunagakure and Konoha Village became more and more frequent, the train station would surely become bustling.
"Teacher."
The voice of Mikoto Uchiha suddenly rang out.
Haruki raised his eyebrows and stared at Mikoto and Fugaku who appeared in front of him.
At this time, Fugaku seemed to have a rather complicated expression.
Yesterday, he had listened to Haruki's lectures in the Genjutsu for at least twelve years.
With the true - false switch of Ifunayasaka from Mikoto's Mangekyo Sharingan, Fugaku's experience in the Genjutsu was extremely real.
At first, he could still be sure that he was in a Genjutsu, but as time passed, he began to doubt his life.
If he hadn't finally returned to reality, he might have thought that he would have to listen to lectures forever and do that damned Five - Year College Entrance Exams and Three - Year Simulations!
Fugaku was really going crazy.
Besides that, he also had to write a ten - thousand - character essay.
Damn it!
He really wanted to roar, "I control my own destiny, not the heavens!"
But Fugaku found that if he didn't complete his duties, he would be trapped in a time loop.
There was no way, he could only let himself be at the mercy of others.
Read, read, read. All he did was read.
He became well - read.
When he got full marks on all his duties, Haruki gave him his ever - warm smile and said, "Congratulations, you've graduated."
Fugaku was in tears, feeling as if he had been reborn anew.
Now, upon seeing Haruki, his instinctive reaction made him immediately stand upright with his heels together and seriously shout out:
"Good morning, Teacher!"
"…?"
Haruki was momentarily dazed, feeling as if he had been transported back to his high - school days in his previous life.
Your posture is extremely standard, isn't it?
Looking at Fugaku's somewhat indignant expression, hating his own body's reaction, Haruki couldn't help but wonder what on earth this guy had been through.
How has he transformed into the state of a high - school student, oops, I meant like Mikoto's state in high - school?
"Fugaku is my boyfriend now, so he's qualified to call you Teacher."
Noticing Haruki's confusion, Mikoto explained.
She knew the reason behind Fugaku's behavior. Most likely, he still hadn't recovered from the [Genjutsu].
Perhaps under the influence of the [Mangekyo Sharingan], the tenderness and kindness in her heart had been somewhat moderated.
In the past, she definitely wouldn't have resorted to such methods.
But every time Mikoto thought of the [Genjutsu] Haruki had set for her, she felt a sense of urgency.
Because that [Genjutsu] was so real.
It was as if it were another path of her life.
But she had never had the same feeling about other [Genjutsu].
Hearing Mikoto's words, Haruki was taken aback. It seemed that quite a few things had happened after he left yesterday.
Since Mikoto had accepted Fugaku, it indicated that the learning within the [Genjutsu] had achieved considerable results.
Haruki was also happy to see the emergence of a new member.
"Of course he is."
After a pause, Haruki said with a smile, "Moreover, having the two most outstanding geniuses of the younger Uchiha generation call me Teacher proves that I'm doing a good job as a teacher."
Suddenly, he wondered if, in the future, when his students became famous, he would gain a title similar to that of Kakashi Hatake.
But he was a Konoha tutor, not a Konoha technician.
"It's our honor."
Mikoto shook her head and rarely contradicted him, saying, "Without you, Teacher, I can hardly imagine what my future would be like."
"Come on, did you come here today just to praise me?"
Haruki thought she was acting strange. Her usual personality was quite reserved, and she wouldn't normally say such things.
Mikoto bowed slightly and said, "Fugaku and I discussed all night and reached a consensus on how to change the current situation of the Uchiha clan. But I'd like to hear your advice, Teacher."
"I see."
Haruki understood her thoughts and actions.
The [Mangekyo Sharingan] had bestowed upon her incredible [Force].
Although Mikoto was not like Sasuke Uchiha, who thought, 'The sky has cleared, the rain has stopped, and I feel I can take on anything again', she had undoubtedly gained a great deal of confidence.
Moreover, Haruki had actually told her about the so - called advice a long time ago.
Getting closer to the masses.
Or rather, integrating into Konoha.
He had also made some attempts.
Obito Uchiha's [Cross - dressing] and [School Clerk Dance], along with the extensive publicity of his deeds, were all intended to change the villagers' ingrained perception of the Uchiha clan.
Although they couldn't be fully accepted all at once, there were some effects.
Haruki organized his words and said, "There are two reasons for the current awkward situation of the Uchiha clan. One is the arrogant nature of some clan members, and the other is that the Konoha Police Force has done a really poor job."
After saying that, he couldn't help but shake his head.
It's supposed to be the Konoha Police Force, but it has become something like a different form of law - enforcement in Konoha.
"Personality is hard to change in a short time, but we can start with the Konoha Police Force," Haruki said, looking at the two who were listening intently. Judging from their expressions, they quite agreed with his analysis of the situation.
He continued, "There are two policies. First, split the responsibilities of the Konoha Police Force into two. One part will function like the Anbu, specifically dealing with ninja - related affairs. The other part will pick clan members with good temperaments to manage the village's petty issues.
Second, recruit civilian ninjas into the Konoha Police Force. Don't be so fixated on the name of your Uchiha clan."
Back then, Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage, really made a shrewd move by entrusting the Konoha Police Force to the Uchiha clan.
On the surface, it showed enough respect to the founding elders of the village, and without a single drop of blood, it isolated the Uchiha clan.
Because he understood their personalities. Unless they were willing to put down their arrogance, this department would be like poison to them.
If the Uchiha had been willing to humble themselves from the start, they might have made Tobirama Senju and the high - level Konoha officials shoot themselves in the foot. But unfortunately, no one had such foresight.
The Uchiha obviously didn't understand that winning a kingdom and governing it were two different things.
Their wisdom was limited.
They were typically all brawn and no brains, lacking the wisdom for governance.
But Mikoto was different.
She studied beside Haruki and was also a clerk, so she was exposed to the core ideas of the Xia Organization.
When she heard Haruki's suggestion, Mikoto was visibly moved.
It really hit the nail on the head.
If it could be implemented smoothly, she believed that the reputation of the Uchiha clan would be greatly improved.
"But the elders won't agree," Fugaku sighed as Mikoto fell into deep thought. After the education in the Genjutsu, he had initially developed the ability to see problems clearly.
He also knew that what Haruki said was the right solution, but the elders wouldn't adopt it.
Haruki wasn't surprised.
Most big clans were like this, just like the Hyuga before.
Did that mean Mikoto had to get rid of the elders again?
Just as Haruki was hesitating, Mikoto said firmly, "Teacher's strategy must be implemented."
"Mikoto, are you really sure?" Fugaku looked at Mikoto, remembering last night's conversation, and couldn't help asking.
"Yes," Mikoto nodded and said, "Teacher's answer perfectly complements the strategy we discussed. So, we shouldn't show mercy."
"Do you want to kill the elders?" Haruki looked at them in surprise and guessed.
Unexpectedly, among the three apprentices, Mikoto was the most like him.
No, he suspected that it was the influence of the Mangekyo Sharingan.
The strong emotional stimulation when she awakened it had changed Mikoto's personality.
"Teacher, do you remember the night of the clan massacre?" Mikoto nodded slightly. Her thoughts were just as Haruki had guessed.
But she wanted to go a step further.
"I want to imitate my child and use the Mangekyo Sharingan to transform the radical faction within the Uchiha clan. At the same time, let the peaceful clan members witness it. Maybe a few good Sharingan will awaken."
Fugaku beside her was clearly a bit confused.
He recalled Mikoto saying that she wanted to use the Mangekyo Sharingan.
But what about the night of the Clan massacre?
And where on earth did the child come from?!!