As a reincarnator, born into the Sarutobi Clan, the Third Hokage's second son, and a newly emerged "Demigod" of the ninja world, I'm actually broke!
Sarutobi Asuma couldn't fathom it.
Then he checked his accounts.
The biggest expenses were the acquisition of tungsten and other metals, as well as experiments conducted with Tsunade and the others.
Research on White Zetsu.
It could also be called research on Hashirama Cells, research on Wood Release.
White Zetsu were excellent research subjects.
Furthermore, the architect Yamato, who had come from Root and been renamed by Sarutobi Asuma, also had his blood drawn periodically by Sarutobi Asuma and his peers.
For free!
But various experimental equipment and materials were expensive!
What about Tsunade and Shizune, you ask?
Although Tsunade no longer gambles or drinks now, she had no money left from when she did.
Shizune's money was used to support herself and Tsunade.
And ranking third was surprisingly food and drink!
However, it wasn't for eating.
Sarutobi Asuma used to be a big foodie.
But after he gained the ability to absorb Natural Energy, his appetite returned to normal.
Now that the war was over and he wasn't taking missions, Sarutobi Asuma's training volume had increased again.
He was breaking his physical limits time and time again, utilizing Electromagnetic Release.
He also used various medicinal herbs to further speed up his physical improvement.
"No wonder Orochimaru partnered with Danzō; it's all about the money!"
Sarutobi Asuma sighed.
Therefore, he still needed to make money!
Go on a mission?
With his strength, it naturally wouldn't be a problem, and he wouldn't even need his main body to go.
He could dispatch numerous Shadow Clones and quickly rake in a fortune.
"However, that would likely affect many ninjas in the village."
"Ask the clan?"
"Or ask Dad?"
Sarutobi Asuma considered it and felt neither was a long-term solution.
"I need to establish a long-term source of income!"
Sarutobi Asuma mused to himself.
What in the ninja world was profitable?
Maybe he should take out the Daimyo; that would be the most profitable.
Just then, Shizune entered, and Sarutobi Asuma asked, "Shizune, what do we do when we're out of money?"
Shizune looked at Sarutobi Asuma strangely and replied, "Just send a few Shadow Clones to the Konoha Hospital!"
Konoha Hospital?
Sarutobi Asuma rolled his eyes.
How much money could that possibly earn?
Wait!
Suddenly, Sarutobi Asuma had an epiphany and clapped his hands in laughter, "I've got it!"
Shizune was startled and asked, "What?"
Sarutobi Asuma chuckled, "Shizune, what do you think about creating medical talismans similar to Explosive Tags?"
"Medical talismans?"
Shizune frowned, "That might be difficult."
"It's not that creating medical talismans is impossible, but injuries are varied, and healing often requires improvisation. Relying solely on a medical talisman might not be effective."
"For minor flesh wounds, a first-aid kit should suffice. However, medical talismans would likely be more expensive than Explosive Tags, and most ninjas probably wouldn't be able to afford them."
Sarutobi Asuma nodded upon hearing this, "You have a point."
"I was thinking too simply."
"However, the market might not be that large, but it's not impossible to develop medical talismans."
"For minor injuries, bandages and ordinary medical kits can be used. For moderate internal and external injuries, medical talismans can be used to heal them in a very short time."
"Then there are severe injuries, such as damage to internal organs."
Shizune's eyes widened as she listened. "Asuma, internal organ damage can be healed with medical talismans?"
"Even for medical ninjas at Jonin level, such injuries are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to treat!"
Sarutobi Asuma chuckled. "Completely missing? It's indeed very difficult right now."
"But if it's just damaged, it's achievable. Creation Rebirth, developed by Elder Sister Tsunade, can actually recover quickly even if an entire organ is missing."
Shizune nodded. "But that requires an immense amount of Chakra. Can the talismans do that?"
"Yes!"
Sarutobi Asuma nodded with absolute certainty. "The talismans can even achieve it more easily. The only issue is that the amount of Chakra that needs to be injected will be enormous."
He recalled the immortal talisman that Gamamaru gave to the Sage of Six Paths, which was said to have resurrected Hamura.
However, such an immortal talisman would surely be extremely difficult to create.
"Let's take it step by step!"
Sarutobi Asuma thought to himself.
But this approach wouldn't work in a short amount of time.
"Shizune, I feel like capturing Tailed Beasts to sell would be a faster way to make money," Sarutobi Asuma suddenly said, stroking his chin.
Shizune quickly replied, "Asuma, don't do anything reckless!"
"Hahaha, I'm just kidding."
Sarutobi Asuma laughed heartily, then stood up and walked out. "Actually, the fastest way is to get it from the village."
"We sold the Three-Tails last time for five hundred million."
With that, he had already disappeared.
Hokage's Office.
Sarutobi Asuma easily obtained 300 million Ryo from Namikaze Minato.
Of course, this was also because it was deserved by Sarutobi Asuma.
However, Sarutobi Asuma's visit this time was not just to ask for money; he had thought of another way to make money.
"Jonin Special Training Class?"
Namikaze Minato looked at Sarutobi Asuma with confusion.
"Yes, specifically for Jonin," Sarutobi Asuma explained. "It will mainly teach more in-depth knowledge about Chakra Nature Transformation and impart experience in fusing Chakra Nature Transformations to form Kekkei Genkai."
"I can teach everything I know, as long as they can learn it."
Namikaze Minato's expression immediately turned serious upon hearing this. "Asuma, even Kekkei Genkai… does the Third Hokage approve?"
The gatekeeping within Ninjutsu was already severe, let alone Kekkei Genkai.
Kekkei Genkai and secret Ninjutsu were almost never leaked.
These things were often the foundation for a clan's standing.
The Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, had broken this rule once by establishing the Ninja Academy to train civilian ninjas.
He even disbanded the Senju Clan first to consolidate Konoha's power.
Unfortunately, with Senju Tobirama's death, his policies were directly abandoned.
The newly appointed Sarutobi Hiruzen lacked Senju Tobirama's courage and was also constrained by the circumstances at the time.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had to unite the major ninja clans to secure his position as Hokage and win the Ninja World War.
"Fourth Hokage, this is a private special training class I'm opening," Sarutobi Asuma explained with a smile. "People will have to pay for it!"
Namikaze Minato's brain froze upon hearing this. He stared at Sarutobi Asuma blankly, cold sweat beading on his forehead. "Asuma, are you joking?"
"Of course not," Sarutobi Asuma smiled. "This training class is open to all Konoha Jonin, whether they come from civilian backgrounds or ninja clans. Anyone who pays can enroll."
"The first ordinary class will have only 10 slots, with each slot costing fifty million Ryo for a six-month course, and it won't teach Kekkei Genkai cultivation!"
"The Bloodline Class will have 2 slots, with each slot costing one hundred million Ryo, and the first phase will be at least one year long."
"Of course, the Bloodline Class has higher requirements, and only those with outstanding talent can register."
Namikaze Minato looked at Sarutobi Asuma in shock, then gave a wry smile. "This… this is simply astonishing!"
Sarutobi Asuma chuckled softly. "This is my personal endeavor. The only ones who have objections are within the Sarutobi Clan, but they can't control me."
"In a few years, once Konoha's major ninja clans get used to it, we can restore the original Ninja Academy system from the Second Hokage's era."
"We can even go further and give civilian ninja more opportunities to learn ninjutsu."
"For example, by establishing intermediate ninja special training classes and preparatory Jonin special training classes."
Just as I thought!
Namikaze Minato secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
In his opinion, Sarutobi Asuma's actions were usually well-considered and long-term, and it turned out to be true this time.
After thinking for a moment, Namikaze Minato said, "Asuma, reserve two spots in the regular classes for the Anbu, with the village covering the tuition."
"No problem!"
Sarutobi Asuma readily agreed.
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