It was early the next morning.
"Who is it?"
Knocking on the patriarch's door, a small bean opened a crack at the door.
"Manoshi-senpai? "
Hearing the voice of a small child, Manoshi smiled and said hello.
"Good morning Itachi, I'm looking for Fugaku-sama for something."
"Come in, please."
Itachi Uchiha got out of the way and led Manoshi into the living room. A moment later, Fugaku Uchiha opened the door of the living room.
"I wonder what you want from me, Manoshi?"
Sitting opposite Manoshi, waiting for his wife Mikoto Uchiha to pour tea, Fugaku took the teacup and asked.
Manoshi smiled bitterly, "The plan is going well, and it's time for the second step."
"Ah, please don't make it look like we're doing something shameful and bad."
"Haha, just kidding, conspiring to rebel or something? Don't you think it's interesting?"
Fugaku took a sip of tea and stared at Manoshi for 2 seconds.
"Okay, okay, let's get down to business. Does the patriarch have time today? I'll go with you to a few clans to talk about cooperation."
Fugaku Uchiha, as one of his 'own', was probably the most knowledgeable person outside of Manoshi about the figurine store project.
It's just that, right now, Fugaku was still a little unconvinced, "Are you sure that this small profit could impress the families?"
"Of course, who doesn't want money for nothing. Who would easily give up the money that had already arrived in their pockets?"
The most important part was that Manoshi hadn't told Fugaku about his follow-up plans.
Opening up the market -- selling figures to other countries and increasing the purchasing power of the people.
But that would have to wait until those in power stepped aside.
"I see. I have time today." Fugaku put the cup on the table. "By the way, your method is good."
"What method?"
"Those approaches on how the police force enforces the law."
It dawned on Manoshi that Fugaku Uchiha, as the head of a clan, naturally was the Captain of the police force.
Nothing that happened in the police force could escape his ears.
"I wonder if you have any more suggestions?"
...
For a few days, Manoshi accompanied Fugaku Uchiha and visited several families, including the Yamanakas, Naras, Akamichis, Gekkos, and Hyugas.
Except for the Hyugas, who explicitly refused, other families expressed their willingness to cooperate.
This was to be expected. The relationship between the Hyugas and Uchihas had always been bad.
And now, Manoshi was about to go ahead and visit some non-clan related shinobis.
"Ugh, to create figures based on my father? He's just an ordinary shinobi in charge of educating Chūnins and Genins."
Kurenai Yūhi, who was approached, covered her mouth in surprise. In her understanding, those who were chosen as models were all strong men with great achievements on the battlefield.
"How could he be an ordinary shinobi? In my opinion, educators are the greatest. Your father fully deserves this praise. Please be sure to tell him about it."
"Um ... I see."
After making an appointment with Kurenai Yūhi, Manoshi's task was finally completed.
As for the subsequent characterization and story collection, naturally, the ordinary clan members of the Uchiha clan were responsible for it.
Manoshi resumed his routine of exercising every morning.
"Manoshi-sama! I've been able to wrap objects in crystal for a long time without damaging them."
Manoshi, who was about to go to the Forest of Death for exercise, was stopped by Guren, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.
She was followed by Kaoru Uchiha, who chose to exercise together because the Chūnin exam was approaching.
'What the hell? Was this the legendary Shura field?!'
'Oh, I don't have a girlfriend. That's all right....'
Kaoru Uchiha took Manoshi's arm and asked, "Manoshi-kun, is this your new friend?"
"I'm Guren."
"I'm Kaoru Uchiha."
Without Manoshi's introduction, the two had walked together closely and amicably.
He just didn't know what these two women were thinking.
Guren: 'Is this the master's girlfriend? No wonder he turned me down.'
Kaoru Uchiha: 'Is this Manoshi-kun's girlfriend? I wonder if she's a good person to get along with.'
Manoshi's attention had been focused on what Guren said just now. He was surprised and asked...
"You can wrap objects in crystals without damaging them?"
As mentioned earlier, Crystal Release chakra could turn all objects it touched into crystals.
This exercise, which manipulated chakra to crystalize only the impurities in the air, was as difficult as one could imagine without touching the object itself.
Guren only trained for ten days and was already successful. To be honest, she was a bit of a genius.
"Of course, if you don't believe me, I'll show you."
Guren conveniently picked up a stone and put it in the palm of her hand before opening her Crystal Release.
Under Kaoru Uchiha's surprised eyes, the stone was quickly covered with pink crystals, forming a round crystal ball.
"Is this a Bloodline Limit?"
Manoshi nodded, took the crystal ball from Guren's hand, and probed into it with his chakra.
"It's intact; it's awesome."
The young girl who was praised blushed shyly, "This would qualify me to follow under your command, right? "
"Uh-huh."
Thinking about what could be made into crystal amber in winter, Manoshi subconsciously nodded and agreed but quickly realized that something was not quite right.
"What? Qualifications to follow under my command?"
Manoshi suspected that the girl's 'condition' had worsened again.
"Hokage-sama has put me into your team, Master."
Manoshi was speechless.
'Hiruzen Sarutobi, that old man. He didn't intend to let this young boy play the collecting beauties game, did he?'
'A retired shinobi leading a shinobi who wasn't even registered in this village ...'
"All -- right --."
Manoshi stretched his words.
He did not doubt that Hiruzen Sarutobi would assign himself two newly graduated Genins to help babysit.
At Guren's strong request, Manoshi took the two girls to the Forest of Death.
"Sensei, I finally get to see you again!"
Urushi, the useful humanoid tool, hugged Manoshi's waist with excitement. Unfortunately, he squeezed out some snot or tears and rubbed them on him.
"Uh--"
Manoshi also felt quite embarrassed. He had accepted students but never taught them any real skills.
"Sensei, look at the results of my recent training!"
Urushi let go of his hand and took a few steps back.
Earth Release - Shadow Clone!
A puddle of mud emerged from the ground and quickly transformed into a human form identical to Urushi.
'Such a good kid! He could practice by himself.'
"Sensei, it's thanks to your guidance. With a lot of experience in shaping, I was able to master the earth clone so quickly."
'Such a good kid! He still gave credit to his sensei.'
Manoshi was touched. He stroked Urushi's head and asked, "Where's Kabuto?"
Urushi replied, "Kabuto, he went to the hospital with the Dean to help."
Manoshi was speechless for a moment.