Chapter 72 – I Want to Eat Fish
Iruka Umino quickly called for assistance.
Ino readily lent a hand, simultaneously calling out to Sakura in the crowd to help.
Sakura hesitated for a moment, but eventually walked over, her steps slow and uncertain.
Several students helped the unconscious Hinata toward the Medical Office. Along the way, Hinata regained consciousness, though she still felt embarrassed. She waved awkwardly, wanting to refuse treatment, knowing that she had only fainted out of extreme shyness.
Iruka decided to err on the side of caution and instructed the girls to take Hinata directly to the Medical Office for a proper checkup.
The Medical Ninja, upon learning that the patient was Hyuga Hinata, quickly called in the female Medical Ninja on duty. She carefully examined Hinata, ultimately confirming that she was perfectly healthy, showing no signs of illness.
Relieved, Iruka exhaled, and the students returned to their practical training.
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Hokage Office
At the Hokage Building, Uchiha Shimei knocked on the door. Receiving permission, he entered with respect.
"Hokage-sama, you called for me?" he asked, bowing slightly.
Fugaku Uchiha, sitting at his desk, looked up at Shimei.
Shimei was sixteen, the youngest son of the Uchiha Elder. He had stepped onto the battlefield at the end of the Third Shinobi World War. Under the trauma of losing his teammates, he had awakened his Three-Tomoe Sharingan in less than six months. His black hair framed piercing tiger-like eyes, radiating determination and a hint of his father's youthful spirit.
"Mm, I have something for you to do," Fugaku said, beckoning him closer.
He opened a text document on his screen. "Look, this is the novel I wrote."
Shimei's eyes scanned the first lines: Chapter One: The Fallen Genius. As he read on, he became absorbed, utterly lost in the text until the abrupt end.
"Is this the novel you wrote, Hokage-sama?" he asked in awe.
"Your writing is remarkable," Shimei continued, giving a thumbs-up. "The flow is natural and smooth. Every word feels infused with…"
Fugaku chuckled, cutting him off. "Alright, I didn't call you here just to flatter me."
Shimei quickly added, "I'm serious, Hokage-sama. Every word is impressive."
Fugaku smiled faintly. "Alright, let's get down to business."
"Two things. First, acquire the Shueisha bookstore in the village. Second, personally go to the capital city and acquire a printing factory. Once the novel is finished, we can print it directly. Start with a batch in the village to test feedback. If it does well, expand to other bookstores nationwide."
Shimei listened carefully and repeated, "Acquire Shueisha, acquire a printing factory, and develop bookstore channels. Understood, Hokage-sama. I will not disappoint you."
"Good. For funding, contact Ryoichi. He's in Pansi Cave. I've already arranged support with him," Fugaku said.
Shimei nodded vigorously, filled with motivation. Being entrusted with such a task by Fugaku himself was an honor.
Watching Shimei leave, Fugaku returned to typing. After a few minutes, he paused, glanced out the window, and saw Shimei entering Shueisha. Fugaku smiled faintly, satisfied that the logistics for his novel were underway.
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Lunch Break
It was almost noon. Fugaku decided to eat before continuing his work. He walked a bit and found a busy restaurant serving fresh seafood, next to a newly opened seafood market.
Wearing casual clothes, he was largely unrecognized by villagers. He found an empty table against the wall and waited for service.
A polite young shop assistant handed him the menu.
"I'll have your signature dish, Eel Rice, and a sashimi platter—salmon, please."
"Alright, please wait a moment," the assistant replied and hurried off.
Fugaku began with the sashimi. At first, he felt unaccustomed to raw fish, but after a few bites, he found it surprisingly delicious.
Just then, a voice came from beside him:
"Lady Tsunade, this spot is free—may I sit here?"
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