Chapter 261 The Miserable Yahiko and Shikamori
Chapter 261 The Miserable Yahiko and Shikamori
Although the construction progress of the State Grid building was forced to slow down due to the upcoming Chunin Exams in Konoha, the workers on the construction site did not completely stop their work.
"Store these materials in the warehouse first, and be careful to prevent moisture!"
Wearing a hard hat, Yahiko was shouting orders to a team of new workers recruited from the Land of Rain.
Although he is now the leader and boss of Xiaojian Construction Group, he still works like a vanguard soldier charging into battle.
"Phew... These newbies have the strength to work, but their control over chakra is terrible."
Yahiko wiped the sweat from his forehead, walked into the makeshift office, picked up the now-cold tea on the table, and drank it all in one gulp.
"After all, not everyone is like you, having received training from Jiraiya-sensei. Many of you are ninjas who started their training later in life."
Nishikawa Tetsu raised his head from behind his desk, twirling a gold-plated fountain pen in his hand.
He's been going to the capital a lot these past few days. He just came back from a meeting in Daimyo Prefecture today and came to help Yahiko with some work.
"I have already appeased the Daimyo. He is very interested in Konoha's hosting of this grand Chunin Exams and has even expressed his intention to personally bring his family to watch the matches."
"Therefore, he not only did not blame us for our decision to send some of our elite engineering teams back to Konoha for construction and renovation, but also strongly supported it."
"The daimyo is going in person?" Yahiko was taken aback. "That will put a lot of pressure on security."
"This is not something we should worry about. I'll bring this news back to Senior Fugaku. He'll be very happy."
Nishikawa Tetsu handed a list of personnel transfers to Yahiko.
"The most urgent task right now is the reconstruction of Konoha."
"In three months, we have to build a modern arena that can accommodate 10,000 people and withstand all kinds of high-intensity ninjutsu bombardment from scratch, while also renovating Konoha's main roads and core facilities..."
Nishikawa Tetsu tapped the table, his eyes gleaming with the exploitative light typical of capitalists.
"Yahiko, do you have enough manpower? The construction schedule in Konoha is no less demanding than here."
"We've already recruited enough people!"
Mentioning this made Yahiko perk up again.
"Recently, the Land of Fire has enjoyed favorable weather, and with our wages being 20% higher than the market rate, not only people from the Land of Rain, but also some small ninja clans and wandering ninjas from the surrounding areas of the Land of Fire have come to apply. The first batch of main construction teams has been assembled and is ready to be deployed to Konoha at any time."
"But..." Yahiko scratched his head, somewhat helplessly, "Such a large team, and we have to deal with various forces in Konoha, I'm worried the foremen won't be able to manage it. But the second phase of the power grid construction is also at a critical stage, so I really can't leave..."
"So, I've found you the perfect supervisor."
Nishikawa Tetsu smiled and pointed outside the door. He knew Yahiko couldn't leave; that's how responsible people are, and the capital is indeed more important.
The goal is to make the daimyo feel that they value the capital more than Konoha, or rather, they value the daimyo more.
The office door was pushed open, and Xiao Nan, with short light blue hair, walked in.
Today, she was dressed in a smart work uniform and carrying a bag full of rolls, looking like a decisive and efficient female executive.
"I have already handed over the financial and material lists for the capital to Senior Shikanobu. I'm sorry to trouble him, as he has to manage the group's affairs and deal with Akatsuki's troubles as well."
Xiao Nan looked at the two of them, her tone revealing her apology to Shikamori.
However, she still said, "Leave the project coordination in Konoha to me. I have a little more experience than Yahiko in terrain modification and demolition."
When Yahiko saw Konan, he breathed a huge sigh of relief, as if he had found his pillar of support.
"Great, Konan! With you in Konoha, I can rest assured here! Once you're there, if anyone in Konoha dares to bully our workers or withhold payment for the project, just smear their faces with your Paper Release!"
"Bullying workers? Withholding project payments? Do you think I'm just a figurehead?"
Nishikawa Tetsu rolled his eyes: "In Konoha, I'm the one who bullies and cuts corners for others. Who can touch my people or my budget?"
He said with a wicked grin, "Don't worry, once we get to Konoha, Fugaku-senpai will be there to protect us. Even if we cause trouble, we'll let Fugaku-senpai and Minato clean up the mess!"
"You guys don't know yet, do you? Minato is now the leader of the Jonin team!"
Just then, a ripple suddenly appeared in the space.
"Whoosh!"
Speak of the water gate, and the water gate arrives.
A golden flash appeared, and Minato Namikaze, wearing a Jonin vest, smiled as he stood before the three.
"Oh, looks like everyone's all ready."
Minato glanced at the briefcase in Konan's hand, then at the ill-intentioned Nishikawa Tetsu, and a sense of unease crept into his heart.
"Che, are you plotting something again?"
Nishikawa Tetsu quickly denied it: "Minato, what are you saying? Don't wrong me! Everyone knows I'm a rare and wonderful person in Konoha!"
Minato shook his head; time was too tight for arguing.
"Are you coming back with me, or will you stay here and keep the lord company while he drinks tea?"
"Of course I'm going back."
Nishikawa Tetsu stood up and straightened his clothes.
"I haven't finished drawing the design for the main venue yet, and Dean Orochimaru is pressuring me for funding again. I have to go back and keep an eye on it. I just approved it for him, and the research institute's coffers are full, so I don't know why he's asking me for more."
"Let's go then."
"Wait." Nishikawa Tetsu dodged Minato's outstretched hand. "Konan is coming back to the village with us too. She will be in charge of the project in Konoha."
Seeing Konan and Yahiko nod in unison, Minato put his other hand on Konan's shoulder.
"Xiao Nan, are you ready? You might feel a little dizzy."
"No problem." Konan took a deep breath and placed her hand on Minato's shoulder. Although she had heard Nishikawa Tetsu talk about the legendary Flying Thunder God Roller Coaster, she believed she could overcome this dizziness in order to get to Konoha as soon as possible to take charge of the situation.
"Yahiko, I'm leaving things in the capital to you. Don't overwork yourself, take care of your health, and make sure you get plenty of rest," Konan instructed.
"Don't worry! If I have time, I'll come to Konoha to have dinner with you guys!" Yahiko waved and smiled brightly.
"Flying Thunder God Technique!"
With a flash of golden light, the three figures vanished from the office, leaving Yahiko alone looking at the empty room and sighing helplessly.
"Sigh, I'm left here all alone again, toiling away drawing blueprints... But what's a little hardship compared to our dreams!"
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Konoha Village, Minato's office.
Kushina was sitting listlessly in Minato's office chair, which she felt was much more comfortable than the one at home.
She had heard Minato say that this was an ergonomic chair designed by the research institute, and then he said a bunch of nonsensical things, which she didn't remember a single word of.
Thinking of that noon, Kushina's lips curved into a smile. Minato had eaten all the food she had made that day, and she was very happy.
Suddenly, she felt that her behavior was just like a married wife bringing a lunchbox to her busy husband, and a blush appeared on her face.
"Clearly, we're not even married yet!" the woman murmured to herself, touching her burning cheeks.
"Whoosh!" The space rippled.
Three more people suddenly appeared in the office before Kushina could even react.
Suddenly, the blond man pulled the blue-haired woman into his arms.
Seeing this, Red Pepper's face turned even redder, and she shouted, "Minato Namikaze!!!"
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