The morning sunlight poured through the window, laying a golden sheen on the floor.
Tsunade opened her eyes and saw Haruki right in front of her. Slowly, her grogginess cleared away.
She lazily smiled, "Well, you achieved your first day's goal."
"But someone was too restless while sleeping and made my arm sore."
"What? You're blaming me first? Who's the restless one?"
Tsunade grabbed his hand, which was inside her pajama, and rolled her eyes at him.
Haruki feigned confusion, "I have no idea what happened. My hands are not under my control while sleeping."
In fact, he had sneaked in about half an hour ago, and Tsunade knew it.
"Lame excuse."
Tsunade got up and urged, "You go out first, I need to change."
"Okay, I'll go prepare breakfast."
Haruki didn't tease her further. He went to the kitchen and served the congee he had prepared earlier.
"The taste is still wonderful."
After washing up, Tsunade held the bowl, took a sip, and smiled happily.
Haruki touched her nose with his finger.
"I feel like you always treat me like a child. I'm not a kid anymore." Tsunade glared at him.
"It's called pampering." Haruki handed her a small spoon.
"Well, I guess you barely passed." Tsunade chuckled softly.
The breakfast ended quickly.
Haruki waited for her to finish washing the dishes, held her hand, and they went to the Ninja Academy.
He had received news yesterday that Minato Namikaze and his team had completed their mission and returned to Konoha.
After class, he brought Obito Uchiha to the usual training ground three.
"Teacher!" Kushina Uzumaki waved from afar, jumping up and down.
"Good morning," Haruki smiled.
"It's almost dusk, how is it morning?" Kushina pouted.
"..."
Haruki knocked her head and greeted Minato and Mikoto.
Finally, introducing Obito, he said, "Minato, this is your future disciple, Obito Uchiha."
"My disciple?" Minato was surprised, "Teacher, I'm just a Chunin, and this guy is too young, hasn't graduated yet?"
"Future disciple," Haruki explained. "You and Mikoto will train him first. Due to his age, his chakra amount is not large, but you can teach him taijutsu and ninja tools usage."
"Got it."
Minato and Mikoto nodded, not refusing.
Minato trusted Haruki's judgment, believing Obito wasn't just an ordinary child.
Mikoto knew Haruki wanted to nurture Obito to change the Uchiha's image, so she was willing to help.
Besides, she was familiar with Obito's situation, which was quite pitiful.
"And what about me?" Kushina looked at Haruki dissatisfied, "I can teach him too."
"When you learn all the sealing techniques from Lady Mito, then you can."
"Fine." Kushina tilted her head, huffed.
"Alright, Obito will be here, so if you have free time, you can also guide him."
Seeing her reaction, Haruki smiled.
Kushina immediately perked up.
"Just in time for you all to return, there's something else."
Haruki touched Kushina's red hair and said, "In a few days, July will come. I plan to form an organization on the first, to integrate my various businesses. You three are eligible to join if you wish."
"Of course, we do," they answered quickly.
"At the port where the Shinmei River flows through Konoha, you'll see a boat, and we'll meet there."
"Okay." Although they didn't understand why the location was on a boat, they didn't mind the details.
"Teacher, can I join?" Obito finally couldn't help but ask.
"When you graduate." Haruki didn't refuse, making Obito sigh in relief.
After explaining everything, Haruki didn't stay longer.
He left Obito with them to experience the life of a genin in advance.
Though they seemed kind usually, influenced by Haruki, Minato's training was quite strict.
Yes, Obito would have to enjoy it.
Later, Haruki went to the Research Institute, Hyuga Clan, and Konoha Bookstore to notify them, also sending messages to distant business associations.
Actually, the number of people wasn't many.
In his view, Minato's skills were the highest, others were slightly behind.
But development isn't achieved overnight.
Setting a clear goal, everyone moving forward together, with people joining and some leaving along the way, but the path remains unchanged, someone will eventually reach the end.
After the organization is established, higher-level ideas and theories can be spread.
The more they understand the truth of the world, the more they will unconsciously influence more people, eventually forming a tremendous force.
However, creating an organization isn't just talk, it requires a lot of preparation.
For example, Akatsuki has unified attire, rings representing identity, a two-person team structure, and common goals of making money, capturing tailed beasts, and achieving world peace.
Haruki's organization needed to be more complex.
In addition to the above, it would have a flag, initiation oath, roles for each member, and rules to follow.
Akatsuki is essentially a loose organization.
Haruki couldn't delegate these tasks, he had to do them alone.
Though he frequently encountered this in his past life, the workload was still significant.
Haruki returned home and began drafting.
Based on his past life's memory, he outlined the organization's tasks and how to achieve them.
This was the most crucial part.
The Will of Fire seems like a lofty ideal because neither Hashirama Senju nor Hiruzen Sarutobi knew the right path.
The former was too naive, the latter too incompetent.
"What are you writing?"
Tsunade was curious; usually, he would notice her approaching.
"I forgot to tell you."
Haruki slapped his forehead, he had told everyone but Tsunade.
This was the so-called 'darkness under the lamp'.
As his girlfriend, Tsunade had to join.
Otherwise, such a big secret would eventually create problems between them.
"I'm planning to create an organization."
Haruki thought for a moment and explained his goal.
Luckily, after taking Tsunade to Sunagakure, she had a premonition, so she wasn't too surprised.
"I support you." Tsunade leaned on his shoulder, "No matter what you do."
"Hey, don't make it sound like I'm leading you to do something bad."
Haruki patted her cheek, "Besides, what we are doing involves the bright future of countless people."
Seeing his spirited look, Tsunade couldn't help but kiss him.
She loved Haruki's unreasonable confidence and seemingly impossible ideals.
At this moment, she felt like a moth drawn to Haruki, the bright candle.