This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 229 The Institute of Facial Recognition

Red Leaf Area.

On one side is the bustling construction site of the State Grid building, where the roar of machines and the sounds of workers unleashing their ninja techniques rise and fall, and dust flies everywhere.

But just two streets away, in another quiet courtyard, it felt like another world.

There is no dust or noise here, only the faint fragrance of orchids.

The original rustic building has been completely renovated, with the exterior painted an elegant ivory white. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows are set in exquisite wooden frames, letting in a warm yellow soft light.

There were no ostentatious "GG" signs at the entrance, only a low-key yet luxurious ebony plaque with the words "【Konoha·Yanjiuyuan】" written in large characters.

This name was personally written by Nishikawa Tetsu. Although he felt that "Rich Woman's Pleasure House" would be more appropriate, he changed it to this name due to Nono's strong opposition.

"Oh my, is this the legendary beauty salon?"

A noblewoman dressed in gorgeous clothes stepped off the carriage surrounded by a group of maids. Her eyes lit up instantly when she saw the two handsome waiters in black tailcoats standing straight as pines at the door.

"Madam, please show your membership card."

The waiter bowed slightly, his movements as elegant as a prince's, his voice magnetic.

The lady blushed slightly and handed over a gold card studded with small diamonds with trembling hands.

"Welcome...please."

……

Stepping into the store, you are immediately enveloped in an atmosphere of luxury.

The floor was covered with a white shaggy carpet imported from the Land of Snow, making it feel like walking on clouds. On the walls hung abstract paintings of the so-called "Konoha Art School," which Kana had casually painted but Nishikawa Tetsu had framed.

The air was filled not with incense, but with a mist of purified herbal essences released through a special device, giving people a refreshing feeling.

"This way, madam."

Pharmacist Nono, dressed in a beauty salon uniform, approached. She had removed her ninja headband, her long blonde hair was styled in an updo, and she wore gold-rimmed glasses, exuding an intellectual and gentle aura.

"Your exclusive VIP suite, 'Cherry Blossom Room,' is ready, and the latest [Deep Sea Collagen Repair Mask] has just arrived."

"Oh, Nono-chan, you really understand me."

The wealthy woman held Nono's hand affectionately: "I've been staying up late playing mahjong lately, and my skin is all sagging. You need some emergency treatment!"

"No problem, we also have a special meridian massage for you."

Nonou adjusted her glasses and smiled.

……

Inside the VIP room, a misty atmosphere filled the air.

Several elegant ladies, who had made an appointment, were lying together on a specially made massage bed, their faces covered with dark masks, while specially trained female technicians were stimulating their acupoints with a weak amount of chakra.

"So comfortable...it feels so good..."

A minister's wife let out a contented sigh.

"This is much better than the maid in my house who only knows how to massage feet. This warmth feels like it's seeping into my bones."

"Of course! This massage uses chakra!" another woman said proudly. "This shop is backed by Konoha, and they say they use secret recipes!"

At that moment, Nono walked in carrying a tray with several brightly colored drinks on it.

"Ladies, these are complimentary drinks from our establishment."

It's basically freshly squeezed pomegranate juice with a little sparkling water. People who try it for the first time are always amazed by the taste.

"Oh no, Nono, come quick!"

Lady Daimyo beckoned, gesturing for Nono to sit down next to her.

"That project in Konoha recently seems to be making quite a splash," Lady Shizuka asked casually.

While massaging the daimyo's wife's shoulders, Nonou spoke softly:

"Yes, Minister Nishikawa hasn't slept for days and nights in order to meet the deadline."

"He said he was determined to make sure His Highness saw the lights of the capital city before the sweltering heat of this year."

"That child is indeed a pragmatist." Madam Jing nodded in satisfaction.

"By the way, I heard..." The wife of a general suddenly lowered her voice and said mysteriously, "It seems that the envoy from the Land of Thunder has come again recently? And he brought quite a few gifts?"

"Hmph." Another lady sneered disdainfully, "They lost the last battle to Konoha, but now they've learned how to give gifts. My master said that none of the gifts they sent were of His Highness's liking."

"Not only that."

Another lady chimed in, "I heard my husband say when he was drunk that things aren't peaceful in the Land of Water either..."

Nonou's fingers continued to massage gently, and her smile remained unchanged, but her ears, like radar, captured, filtered, and stored every single word.

This is the deeper purpose behind Nishikawa Tetsu's establishment of this beauty salon.

This place is not only a den of iniquity, but also the largest intelligence exchange center in the entire capital of the Land of Fire.

Women's casual conversations when they let their guard down often conceal shocking secrets that even the secret police can't uncover.

……

The beauty salon closed in the evening.

Wearing a hard hat and covered in cement dust, Nishikawa Tetsu sneaked in through the back door like a foreman.

"How's it going? Today's sales?"

He plopped down on the sofa and started eating the remaining snacks on the table without any regard for his image.

"Give."

Nonou slammed a thick ledger and a stack of neatly organized intelligence scrolls onto the table.

"Money is on the left, intelligence is on the right."

Nono took off her glasses, rubbed the bridge of her nose, and looked tired but excited.

"Today's sales have broken records again. The ladies almost got into a fight over the limited edition face cream."

"Tsk tsk tsk, women's money..."

Nishikawa Tetsu opened the ledger, looked at the strings of zeros, and exclaimed, "It's faster than robbery, and it's legal too."

"This is more important than money."

Nono pointed to the stack of intelligence scrolls.

"Based on the ladies' casual conversation, I've pieced together a few key pieces of information."

"First, the Daimyo has been unwell lately, and the royal physicians seem to be at a loss. He is considering whether to seek medical help from Konoha."

"Secondly, the envoys from the Land of Lightning have been making private contact with several major trading companies in the capital, seemingly trying to bypass Konoha and establish their own smuggling channels."

"third……"

Nonou's expression turned serious.

"A lady whose husband was in charge of the city's defenses complained that recently, unfamiliar faces have been frequently seen coming and going from the slums in the west of the city, and those people... don't sound like they're from the Land of Fire."

Nishikawa Tetsu stopped eating his snack.

He picked up the intelligence scroll, read it carefully, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"It seems some people still haven't given up their wicked intentions."

He gave a cold laugh.

"Trying to cause trouble in the capital? Do you really think I'm just a decoration?"

Nishikawa Tetsu closed the scroll, looked at Nono, and his eyes were full of admiration.

"Nonou, you were born to do intelligence work, you're a genius. This beauty salon was such a worthwhile investment."

Don't flatter me.

Nono rolled her eyes at him, but the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

"Now that we've made so much money, shouldn't we give some to the orphanage...?"

"Dial! Dial right now!"

Nishikawa Tetsu waved his hand dismissively, "Buy the kids new clothes, buy them meat! Build two more buildings! We're so rich we only have money left!"

"Oh, right."

Nishikawa Tetsu stood up and dusted himself off.

"That smuggling network from the Land of Lightning leaked information to Nara Shikanobu. Daring to poach talent from our territory, I'll make them lose everything."

"And the slums in the west of the city..."

Nishikawa Tetsu looked out the window at the pitch-black night.

"Investigate it, then anonymously report the situation to the police station. If things can't be handled here in the capital, then we'll move on to the other side."

"After all, as a responsible company in Konoha, it is our duty to maintain the safety of the capital."