Although the organization was established and its structure seemed in good order, Haruki became even busier.
There were too many things that needed his supervision.
Since his subordinates hadn't received a systematic modern education, despite their large number, they might not even be as knowledgeable as high school students.
Take the finance department for example. Their way of keeping accounts was extremely archaic.
Haruki felt dizzy looking at them.
He could only go to the Research Institute to borrow a computer, create spreadsheets, and simplify the complex accounts clearly.
The so - called battle - hardened elites transferred from the Oshima Chamber of Commerce were all stunned.
They simply couldn't believe that there was such a simple method that they had never thought of before.
The only pity is that Haruki wasn't an accountant in his previous life, so he could only teach some concepts.
Even so, the elites present felt like they had opened the door to a new world and hung their heads in shame.
Before Haruki's operation, they had mentally mocked him for being an outsider giving random instructions.
As for the wedding, although they were supposed to help, they actually didn't have much to do. Plus, there was plenty of time, so he asked them to prioritize solving the problems in their own departments.
After Haruki and Tsunade finished dealing with the finance department, they left the newly purchased office building.
"Haruki."
Tsunade held Haruki's warm big hand. After walking for a while, she asked, "Is there anything you don't understand?"
Haruki laughed: "Of course there is. For example, I can't see through your heart."
"What are you talking about?" Tsunade couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. "You don't have the Byakugan. How can you see through a human body?"
"Are you being too serious?" Haruki pointed at her heart. "I'm not talking about the biological heart."
Tsunade was slightly stunned, then reacted, and the corner of her mouth involuntarily curved up.
"Then you have to work hard."
Haruki stroked his chin and said thoughtfully, "I think it's the problem with the clothes."
"..." A black line appeared on Tsunade's forehead. "You can't say anything nice!"
Haruki suddenly leaned in front of her.
"Wh...what are you doing?" Tsunade was startled.
Somehow he thought of a saying: "I may not be a decent person, but you're truly a scoundrel"
Although Tsunade didn't know this saying, she felt the same way at the moment.
She blushed and twisted the soft flesh on Haruki's waist fiercely.
"Ouch! Be gentle!"
Haruki just wanted to say that happiness comes at a price, even for a scoundrel.
After more than ten seconds of torture, he escaped from Tsunade's clutches.
A man's waist really endures so much.
Haruki rubbed his waist and couldn't help but have a heart - wrenching sigh.
He and Tsunade were heading to Mito Uzumaki's secret residence.
As the Jinchuriki of the Nine - Tailed Fox, her importance was self - evident.
Especially after the deaths of the two Hokage, Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju, the Nine - Tailed Fox became the key factor in maintaining Konoha as the top ninja village.
It must not be lost.
In the original story, the reason why the Uchiha clan quickly suffered a clan massacre after the Nine - Tailed Fox Incident was that the high - level of Konoha saw the terrifying ability of the Sharingan to control the Nine - Tailed Fox.
They were afraid of something going wrong.
If Itachi Uchiha hadn't defected, perhaps the Uchiha clan could have successfully rebelled.
There was still some distance to reach the residence. Haruki, having nothing better to do, started to play with Tsunade's little hands.
They were soft and fleshy.
Moreover, perhaps because she was a ninja, there were no signs of aging on her hands. Her skin was taut and fair.
By the time they reached Mito Uzumaki's residence, Haruki had touched both of her hands all over.
"Don't tell me you're a pervert?"
Tsunade pulled her hands back, and a faint blush could be seen on her delicate skin.
"Definitely not."
Haruki shook his head seriously. "I just have affection for you. It's normal for me to like your hands, which are a part of you, isn't it?"
"Come on!" Tsunade found it funny seeing his a wolf in sheep's clothing. "Lucky for those girls that you've fallen into my hands. Otherwise, how many more girls would you have ruined?"
"Eh?" Haruki sized her up and complimented, "That sweet talk just now was pretty good."
"You're so cheeky." Tsunade couldn't help pinching his face. "We're about to see grandma. Be serious."
"Okay, okay." Haruki coughed and put away his smile. He could already sense the omnipresent Anbu around.
They were sent by the Hokage to protect Mito Uzumaki.
In Haruki's opinion, they were more like human alarm devices than protectors.
Although Mito Uzumaki was quite old, as the Jinchuriki of the Nine - Tailed Fox, it was no exaggeration to say that she was currently the number one combatant in Konoha.
If someone really managed to break through to this place, the nearby Anbu would just be easy prey.
"Grandma."
Tsunade knocked on the door. After getting a response, she walked in.
Haruki saw Mito Uzumaki sitting at the table.
She was wearing a white kimono, with the signature red hair of the Uzumaki clan, tied up in double - ballerina buns. There was a purple diamond - shaped mark on her forehead, which was the same Yin Seal as Tsunade's.
Although she was old, she was full of energy and didn't look like a dying old woman at all.
In her arms, there was also a familiar little fox.
It wasn't the Nine - Tailed Fox, but the desert fox that Haruki had given to Kushina Uzumaki.
Seeing Tsunade, Mito Uzumaki put the fox down and waved at her.
Tsunade stepped forward, crouched down halfway, and leaned against her leg.
Since Tsunade was the first grandchild, both Hashirama Senju and Mito Uzumaki doted on her extremely.
"Little Tsunade, what brings you here today?"
Mito Uzumaki stroked her golden long hair and said with a smile.
"I have good news."
Tsunade suddenly became coy. Even she felt shy when it came to her own marriage.
Oh!
"Rare indeed."
Mito Uzumaki noticed her expression and glanced at Haruki. Then she asked, "Are you two finally getting married?"
"Eh? Grandma, how did you... "
"How did I guess?"
Mito Uzumaki took over her words and couldn't help laughing.
"You're always so straightforward, but only when it comes to Haruki do you act like a little woman. Am I right?"
"Was I that obvious?" Tsunade smiled sheepishly and didn't dare to meet her eyes.
"How nice. Little Tsunade has grown up." Mito Uzumaki patted her head with emotion. "Fortunately, I'm still alive to see all this."
"Grandma, don't say such things.
Tsunade gave a soft snort.
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this," Mito Uzumaki said with a smile. "When are you two planning to get married?"
"It's not about getting married. We're going to get engaged first, on August 2nd," Tsunade corrected.
"Engagement, huh."
Mito Uzumaki looked a bit disappointed. "Back then, with Hashirama and me, we... Well, never mind. Engagement is good too."
Realizing what she'd said, she quickly changed the subject. Then she waved at Haruki. When he got closer, she grabbed his hand and placed it on the back of Tsunade's hand.
"Hashirama only has this one granddaughter left. You must protect her well," she said.
"I will. I swear on my life," Haruki replied seriously.
He knew that because Mito Uzumaki had the Nine - Tailed Fox, she could tell good from evil. Lies wouldn't work in front of her.
He just didn't know how much time she had left.
Since Konoha had brought in Kushina Uzumaki, it meant that Mito Uzumaki's lifespan was coming to an end.
As for the Nine - Tailed Fox, he had some ideas.
Mainly because of the huge amount of chakra the Nine - Tailed Fox had and its ability to generate chakra, almost having an infinite supply of chakra, which made him think of a nuclear power plant.
Putting the Nine - Tailed Fox to use in the ninja world's industry might be the right move.
It's a huge waste to use such a massive energy source merely as a ninja's power bank.
Just as Minato Namikaze split the Nine - Tailed Fox into two halves back then, it didn't impact the Jinchuriki's strength.
He'd decided to learn from his disciple and get half of the Nine - Tailed Fox.
But this would be very difficult.
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