The same river and sailboat.
But unlike last time, Hira Shinsi was late.
After Haruki and the others waited for almost half an hour, he finally arrived.
"The situation at the Root is very bad now."
Hira Shinsi took a breath and explained the reason for his lateness.
It was related to Haruki.
After Sarutobi Hiruzen's order, Danzo Shimura stopped the Root's activities.
But due to the uncertain future, there was panic within the Root.
Apart from a few who remained loyal to Danzo, many had thoughts of leaving the Root.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was willing to take over.
After all, under the Root's harsh training mechanism, the ninjas' overall strength was higher than that of the Anbu.
Hira Shinsi was late because Danzo Shimura was investigating closely, and it took him time to slip away.
Everyone present was aware of the Root's downfall.
For people like Tsunade and Hiashi Hyuga, they knew the whole story.
The only ones who were somewhat confused were Minato Namikaze, Kushina Uzumaki, and Mikoto Uchiha.
They could guess that their organization was behind the scenes.
After all, the two main characters, Omoki and Hiashi Hyuga, were present.
Haruki thought for a moment and briefly explained the situation.
To be honest, it wasn't particularly honorable, but for Danzo Shimura, it was a case of tit for tat.
After explaining Danzo Shimura's crimes, no one found it inappropriate.
"Alright, let's get down to business."
Haruki cleared his throat, attracting everyone's attention, "Today's meeting is our organization's first supplementary meeting, and there are three main points. First, 'Golden Jade Union' will open on August 2nd. I hope the Ministry of Commerce will draft employment contracts and hire enough staff."
"Understood." Yoshiyuki Oshima immediately responded, "I will discuss this with Hyuga Kasumi."
"Okay, the second matter requires cooperation from several departments."
Haruki stood up and took out a map from a storage scroll, spreading it out. It was a map of Konoha.
"This street was where we held our celebration last time. It's neither too far nor too close to the center of Konoha, the Hokage building. I plan to buy the entire street and create a very special economic zone."
"How special?"
Yoshiyuki Oshima showed an interested expression.
He was one of the earliest members to follow Haruki.
Initially, it was because Haruki saved his life, but he was also attracted by Haruki's business ideas.
He had never heard Haruki use the words "very special" before.
"An amusement park, or a light novel-themed park."
Haruki raised a finger and answered. If anyone asked what was the most valuable in the previous life, many would answer IP.
Disney, Marvel, Journey to the West, Honghuang, Type-Moon, etc.
Creating a composite industry, the so-called grand entertainment concept.
Haruki wanted to do the same. The new Konoha bookstore already had many famous novels, especially "Sword Art Online." Making an elf-themed hotel or something similar would definitely attract customers.
"We want to make this street a landmark in Konoha, even in the Land of Fire, like the Hokage Rock. Once this concept takes root in people's minds, it means we have a bright financial future."
Haruki then began to explain how to create a theme park.
Two hours later, the explanation ended.
Haruki said no more, giving them time to digest.
Seeing Tsunade in a daze, he couldn't help but smile.
He suddenly remembered how he looked in the previous life during advanced math classes, and how he never understood anything after picking up an eraser.
Yoshiyuki Oshima was listening intently.
Although he still didn't understand many parts, he grasped at least half of it.
Haruki looked at the eight people in front of him and eventually appointed Yoshiyuki Oshima as the person in charge, with Omoki assisting.
"The third matter involves infrastructure and the transportation department."
Hiashi Hyuga immediately raised his head and looked at Haruki.
To be honest, he wasn't interested in the previous discussions.
As the next head of the Hyuga clan, he didn't lack money.
But after the incident with the Root and Danzo Shimura, he had an all-night discussion with Haruki and reached an agreement.
As long as Haruki was alive, the Hyuga clan would fully support him.
However, Haruki's next words puzzled him.
"Hiashi, your task is to build a train station and renovate a highway leading to our economic zone, expanding it at least three times its current width."
"I don't quite understand its purpose?"
Hiashi Hyuga, knowing Haruki's temperament, asked without hesitation.
"It's actually simple. Let me give an example. Two barbecue restaurants, one with fresh meat, cleanliness, and ample space, and the other the opposite. Which one would you choose?"
Hiashi Hyuga was slightly taken aback.
He wasn't stupid.
He quickly understood Haruki's point.
The role of infrastructure became apparent.
He suddenly felt enlightened.
Hiashi Hyuga couldn't help but wonder why no one had thought of such a simple concept before.
Seeing him understand, Haruki smiled.
Konoha was a ninja village, but it had more civilians.
Building trains and roads would naturally be useful.
Moreover, he wouldn't limit himself to Konoha; the vast market of the Land of Fire was even more tempting.
"I hope you can complete these tasks by August 2nd. We will hold my and Tsunade's engagement ceremony in our economic zone, which will save on advertising. And I've received news that the Daimyo of the Land of Fire will personally attend."
Haruki glanced at the daydreaming Tsunade.
Her title of princess was conferred by the Daimyo of the Land of Fire. With Sarutobi Hiruzen's invitation, he didn't refuse.
Perhaps the Daimyo had another reason for coming.
Taxes.
Previously, Omoki had told Haruki that the Land of Fire wanted to tax the new Konoha bookstore.
Coincidentally, Haruki also wanted to discuss something with the Daimyo.
For example, appointing Minato Namikaze as one of the Twelve Guardian Ninja.
There were still a few years of peace before the Third Ninja World War, and Minato had nothing else to do.
It was a perfect fit.
Minato could do much more.
For the next two hours, Haruki discussed with them, making sure everyone understood their tasks.
After the meeting, the most exhausted person was Mikoto Uchiha.
To record the many points of the meeting, she even activated her Sharingan.
Her hands created afterimages on the table.
Haruki suddenly felt that appointing her as the secretary was the smartest decision.
He remembered the pain of listening to recordings and writing meeting minutes in the past life.
Because some leaders had heavy accents, making their speech unclear, it made him feel miserable.
Having Sharingan was really great.
Haruki rubbed his chin, wondering what he had to do with Tsunade for the system to reward him with these ocular bloodline limits.
It was a question worth pondering.
He had all kinds of ninjutsu now, but the only bloodline limit he had was Wood Release.