Matt Dai, who had a sharp mind, ultimately couldn't uncover his true strength. Instead, he felt that Hideki's physical abilities were quite inferior.
However, this was considered a mistake, which made him more determined to help Hideki develop the fluid mechanism technique, not wanting to waste such a great idea.
Yet, charging for this went against his true intentions, so he waved his hands and said:
"I'm really happy you're willing to ask for my help, Hideki. There's no need to hire anyone else. Let's think of it as a mutual exchange of experiences."
"Simply put, I've learned a lot from this competition."
Hideki knew Matt Dai's character and that he had been short on money recently, so he didn't press him further. He smiled, nodded, and said
"Alright, but you can't refuse the payment for the other two jobs, Matt Dai."
Matt Dai, who didn't have a mother-in-law, gave a thumbs up and said with a smile:
"Then please take care of me from now on, Boss Hideki!"
" Dai, just call me Hideki."
Hideki didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Taking advantage of the break, Hideki discussed many work details with Matt Dai.
Since he would be responsible for the security of the workshop all day, Matt Dai quickly agreed to move in.
Though the staff dormitory was still under construction, Hideki mentioned that there were plenty of rooms in the orphanage for him and Guy to stay temporarily.
In fact, Hideki himself planned to move in as well, making it easier to work and practice with Matt Dai.
Even if he were to go to the Valley of the End, this place would be a bit closer.
Once the conversation was finished, Matt Dai had already gotten up like a normal person and resolutely said he was going home to pack his things.
This left Hideki, who was still in pain, speechless and particularly envious of his strong physical recovery.
Perhaps similar effects could be achieved through medical ninjutsu.
Hideki silently made a note of this idea in his mind.
…
At the same time, in the Hokage's office.
"Hey, hey, hey..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage at that time, was staring at a crystal ball on the table, occasionally letting out silly giggles...
But unlike usual, what appeared in the crystal ball wasn't the elegant scene of the women's bathhouse, but rather the image of a strange little ghost running a toy stand.
If someone saw this scene in the office, they might think the Hokage had an illegitimate child or had developed some indescribable fetish.
Fortunately, the little demon in the image was actually Asuma, the biological son of the third generation, but he had changed his appearance using the transformation technique.
Recently, every time he had some free time, he would transform like this, pushing a cart and setting up toy stands around Konoha.
Although Asuma always claimed that this was for market research purposes to earn more points.
The Third Hokage realized clearly that the main reason Asuma did this was to temporarily rid himself of his identity as the Hokage's son.
Otherwise, even for market research, the kid didn't need to use the transformation technique to change his appearance.
It wasn't until the Third Hokage discovered Asuma's actions that he truly understood how heavy the burden his identity as the Hokage's son had placed on him...
While the Hokage felt guilty, he was also quite pleased.
"Fortunately, there was a reminder from Hideki ..."
The Hokage muttered to himself unconsciously.
Without Hideki, even if Asuma hadn't gone astray in the end, the father-son relationship would have broken down.
And the method of behavior correction that Hideki provided was really effective.
Although they hadn't gone to work at the workshop yet and had only been setting up a stall for a few days, Asuma's relationship with him had improved. At least they didn't look at each other coldly when they met.
Even yesterday, Asuma said "Welcome..." when he arrived home.
Although to be precise, Asuma said "Welcome," he probably still hadn't fully changed his role as a street vendor.
But this was enough to comfort the Third Hokage.
After a few more glances at Asuma, who was happily giving away toys to customers, the Hokage deactivated the telescope technique and prepared to return to his busy work.
However, at that moment, there was a lot of movement outside the door, as if the guards were blocking someone's entry.
The next moment, the office door was thrown open with force.
A sinister-looking middle-aged man, who didn't seem like a good person, entered the office and spoke in a gloomy tone:
"Hiruzen, why hasn't the Root funding been allocated this month?"
"Without enough nutrients, my roots can't thrive and nourish the great tree of Konoha."
"You don't understand this, Hiruzen, do you?"
From what was said, it was clear that this was the Hokage's assistant, the leader of Root, Shimura Danzo, who held the secret name of the ninja world.
At this point, aside from the blindness in his right eye, his hands and feet were still intact, and he was still at the peak of his energy and experience. His strength should not be underestimated.
Compared to Danzo, the future Fifth Hokage with Hashirama Cells and Sharingan, but who had been away from the battlefield for a long time, Danzo's actual combat effectiveness might be even better.
At least now, he shouldn't be able to perform the feat of stabbing Susano with a kunai.
Seeing that it was Danzo, the Third Hokage's mood suddenly darkened.
After signaling the door guard to close the door and leave, the Hokage angrily said:
"Funding, funding, funding."
"Every time you come here, Danzo, either you're asking for talent or funds."
"But do your little roots really need that much nutrition?"
"You know the financial situation in Konoha isn't great right now. How can I have that much money to waste on you?"
The Hokage's anger grew as he spoke. After glancing at a thick market research report on the table, he couldn't help but throw it onto the table in front of Danzo and scolded him with a hateful expression:
"Look at Kimura Hideki. Soon after becoming a teacher, he already knew how to develop financial resources for the school. He even wrote a very detailed market research report."
"You're nothing like Danzo. All you do is ask me for money every day. You're lazy about the purpose and don't know where the money went!"
Hideki Kimura...
Is he the puppeteer who taught himself the art of puppetry...?
Danzo secretly pursed his lips, with disapproval in his heart.
He had always liked collecting various talents, so he was naturally interested in Konoha's only puppeteer and had even prepared to recruit him.
But when he found out that this guy had become the puppetry teacher at the school, he immediately gave up the idea of recruiting him.
Because there were only two possibilities for him to teach students the secret technique that he so generously trusted:
Either he's a person with some talent but no ambition, wanting to live a stable life teaching puppetry in Konoha.
Or he's the type of fool with the Will of Fire, so he selflessly teaches puppetry to all his students.
No matter which possibility it was, Danzo still couldn't make himself willing to spend too much time on someone like him with his countless puppet skills.
It was only after Danzo looked at the report a couple of times that his thoughts drastically changed...
After a few glances, Danzo was drawn to the detailed data in the report.
It records in detail the differences in toy preferences and the affordability of prices from customers of different ages, genders, and statuses.
In response to this data, the report briefly explains how to determine the production volume of various toys, classify them into grades, and set different selling prices to maximize profits.
Naturally, Danzo was too lazy to read this business knowledge.
What really caught his attention, or what he couldn't believe, was the income report for the toy stand recorded in it.
"Are... are the figures correct?"
The more Danzo looked at it, the more shocked he became and couldn't help but ask in a dry voice:
"How can this small toy stand make so much money?"
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