Kain planned to build this research institute with more confidentiality. In addition to sealing all sides with steel plates, he also planned to install some self-destruct functions. At the same time, he intended to use equipment from the Marvel world for some of the protective measures.
The experiments to be conducted in this research institute were extremely valuable, even in the ninja world, and worthy of attention from the five major ninja villages. Because both the super soldier serum and the sage seal were so important, Kain personally supervised the work in the Land of Tea.
During this period, he went back to the Marvel world to buy some things. It took more than a month to fully build the research and experiment base.
The base was very close to Kain's two factories. Nearly a hundred armed guards patrolled it every day. In addition, only Kain and Shinno could enter; it was impossible for anyone else to sneak in.
If there was a violent break-in, it would trigger the self-destruct function of the base, causing it to detonate immediately.
Kain would also send Shadow Clones to check the progress from time to time. At the same time, he allowed Aya to get involved in the radio and media industries as soon as possible. There were already signs of this in the ninja world, but it had not fully developed yet.
By the time of Konoha's fifty-sixth year, Konoha and even the Fire Nation had already established TV stations. Technology in the ninja world was developing rapidly, so Kain had to intervene early to monopolize all related industries.
He had already sent Aya to negotiate with the factory that manufactures radio equipment. They had ready-made venues and workers. Even if it was a bit more expensive, Kain could accept it. Even the largest casino in the country was his, and the cost would be covered by just one or two months of casino revenue.
"Nanami, has anything happened in the village recently?"
As soon as Kain returned to Konoha, he sensed that something was wrong. Yakushi Nono usually contacted him at night, so he asked Nanami first.
"Boss, I heard that Sand Shinobi has declared war on us, and the village has sent the first batch of ninja troops to the Land of Rain."
Nanami said to Kain with a slightly solemn expression. When faced with the prospect of war, most people subconsciously feel nervous, and when the Third Hokage announced the mobilization two days ago, he stated that the situation was very dangerous. Nanami couldn't help but feel worried.
After all, civilians are the most powerless in the face of war, and every conflict is accompanied by a large number of deaths.
"I heard that Orochimaru, one of the Sannin, is leading the team personally. The villagers feel reassured because Master Orochimaru is a powerful ninja who defeated Rock Shinobi, and many people trust him a lot."
That was foiling Rock Shinobi's attack, not defeating them.
But Kain thought about it again. He had helped promote Orochimaru's fame, and now it seemed that the effect was very good. As long as he won a few more wars, the position of Fourth Hokage would be stable.
"In addition to this incident, Kushina often comes to you, but she seems to have been wronged last month."
"Kushina was wronged?"
Kain was slightly surprised. Whether it was status or strength, who in Konoha could make her feel wronged?
But he thought about it. He hadn't seen Tomato for more than a month, and he still missed her. So Kain took out a box of gifts and said to Nanami: "Nanami, please help me deliver this to Kushina."
"Leave it to me, boss!"
Nanami made a promise and said to Kain, then took the packaged desserts and quickly left Kain's house. Due to the impact of the war, the izakaya and other businesses were much quieter, and dessert shops and drugstores didn't require her constant attention, so she had plenty of time now.
Kushina was usually in the sealing class or barrier class, which involved Konoha's secrets, and Kain didn't want to get too close, as it would likely cause trouble.
After Nanami left, Kain recalled his recent achievements. There had been many changes in the ninja world under his influence. The war had started five or six years earlier than before. Sand Shinobi declared war on Konoha, and Cloud Shinobi and Mist Shinobi were also on the verge of conflict.
In such circumstances, Rock Shinobi would likely not remain passive. However, Konoha, Sand Shinobi, and Mist Shinobi all had large supplies of medicine and medical resources.
If they fought Rock Shinobi and Cloud Shinobi, they would likely gain the upper hand. At least casualties could be effectively reduced.
However, the war would become even more brutal because of this, and there was a high possibility of situations that couldn't be defended, such as placing tailed beast Jinchūriki on the battlefield. If more than two ninja villages used their Jinchūriki against Konoha, Kushina would inevitably be involved in the war.
While Kain was thinking about this, there was a sound at the door, followed by the sound of little feet stepping on the floor. Within two seconds, the door of the living room was pulled open.
"Kushina, you—"
Kain just wanted to greet her, but Kushina rushed over the next second, hugging him emotionally.
Kushina, who was almost seventeen, had developed very well, especially when she hugged him excitedly.
Kain instantly felt the sensation of being squeezed by a young pigeon. But at this point, the scale of it could no longer be called "pigeon"!
Kain didn't say anything unnecessary but slowly stroked Kushina's red hair to calm her emotions.
After a few minutes, Kushina felt her face gradually getting hot, and her body had a strange feeling.
Although she wanted to continue hugging him from the bottom of her heart, out of embarrassment, Kushina blushed and let go of Kain.
"Boss, I fell down just now. Thank you for helping me."
Kushina turned her face away and made up a lame excuse for her impulsiveness. But under Kain's gaze, Kushina felt uncomfortable, not knowing where to rest her body.
A pair of slender, white legs wrapped in black stockings shifted nervously under his gaze. She didn't know how to stand, even curling her toes slightly, as if trying to hide.
After being stared at for a while, Kushina quickly looked away and asked with a flushed face, "Boss, what are you looking at me for?"
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