Konoha: Uchiha's Two-Way Travel in One Piece

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That day, after leaving the Security Department and returning home,

Uchiha Jiri left a shadow clone at home while her real body immediately went to the pirate world where Kaito was.

She detailed all the arrangements and processes she had handled over the past few days to Kaito.

"Do you have anything to add or any suggestions?"

"Oh, by the way, when selecting new members for the security team, I specifically picked Might Duy!"

"I remember you mentioning his remarkable character and incredible talent in taijutsu. He's worth cultivating as a fighter, right?"

Uchiha Jiri asked.

"No objections, Mom! You've done excellently!"

"Two words: overwhelming charisma!"

Kaito gave her a thumbs-up and added, "As for Might Duy, this is a good start."

"Later on, we can show him some favor—help him improve his physical condition and provide him with resources for body-strengthening training."

"Once my body is fully recovered and I shift my focus back to the village, I'll handle this personally!"

"That way, I can earn his goodwill;"

"People like him should be brought under our wing early to justify further investment."

"In the future, we could even bring him to the pirate world and accelerate his growth in taijutsu with the resources here."

"With his talent and determination, he could probably reach Kage-level or beyond in just a few years."

The pirate world was practically made for taijutsu geniuses like Might Duy.

"Got it! We'll follow your plan."

Uchiha Jiri nodded, fully agreeing with the idea.

Suddenly, she remembered something and continued, "Speaking of which, the clan's funds are running low due to the ongoing reforms. We need to open up a new revenue stream soon."

"Sky Island isn't reliable for now. You should quickly finalize the nutritional pills you're working on!"

"Remember to weaken the effects—making them about 30% better than the clan's best military ration pills should suffice."

"Additionally, create a weaker version of the healing formula based on Kureha's prescriptions. Even a 10% effectiveness version would work for external sales."

"These can all be sold for profit. What do you think?"

"Sure thing!"

Kaito nodded confidently. "No problem! I should have them ready by the day after tomorrow."

"In fact, not just these two pills and potions—Kureha's super-nutritional elixirs and body-strengthening potions are almost done, too."

"When the time comes, I can create significantly weaker versions of those as well, specifically for external sale."

"Trust me, they'll sell like hotcakes."

The medical and pharmaceutical industries in the ninja world were advanced in some areas yet surprisingly backward in others—especially in terms of medicines and elixirs.

"This sounds great!"

Jiri's eyes lit up. These new products were sure to be popular.

They would bring in money without empowering enemies too much.

"By the way, I'm planning to meet Uzumaki Mito soon. I'll try to form an alliance with her to counterbalance and restrict Sarutobi Hiruzen's faction."

"Can you develop a gentle, vitality-restoring potion? If so, how long would it take?"

Jiri asked seriously.

"A vitality-restoring potion, huh?"

Kaito rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Actually, the healing potions we use, the Sea King meat we eat, the nutritional pills, and the super-nutritional elixirs—all of these have such effects."

"But Uzumaki Mito's condition is unique. I'd need to assess her situation personally before providing an accurate solution."

"If that's not possible, using high-quality Sea King meat to make fully potent nutritional pills would work—it'd just require a significant quantity."

His judgment of Uzumaki Mito's condition was based on fragmentary memories from his previous life, so it wasn't entirely reliable.

"Fair enough."

Jiri thought for a moment before deciding, "In that case, accompany me when I meet her. Let's plan this for after you're fully recovered. What do you think?"

This would make their proposal more convincing.

After all, if Kaito appeared weak and ill, claiming to have a solution for Mito's problem would only lower their credibility and complicate negotiations unnecessarily.

For now, Jiri aimed to resolve matters with Uzumaki Mito without exposing too many of Kaito's secrets.

As for revealing Kaito's medical talent and abilities?

That might not be a bad thing.

"Maybe you could use this opportunity to learn everything Tsunade knows about medical ninjutsu?"

Jiri glanced at Kaito with a playful twinkle in her eye.

"Heh! That's exactly my plan!"

Kaito grinned. "We can include that as part of the negotiation terms."

"I'm genuinely interested in the ninja world's medical practices—especially Tsunade's techniques. If I can integrate their knowledge, my skills will undoubtedly advance even further, bringing enormous benefits."

"Additionally, I might take the chance to become her disciple and strengthen ties with her and the Senju clan."

"Being temporarily recognized as part of the Hokage faction would make my future plans in the village smoother."

"It would also pave the way for me to become Hokage and take control of Konoha in the future."

Who knows? Tsunade herself might even become a potential target for a contract.

"Tsk tsk! You little rascal, plotting something naughty again!"

Jiri teased, noticing the mischievous glint in Kaito's eyes.

"Cough, cough! Nothing of the sort!"

Kaito quickly composed himself, denying it vehemently while changing the subject. "Mā, just tell me if this plan works or not!"

(A/N: Lao-Mā, the chinese word literally translates to "old mom," but in casual Chinese, it's often an affectionate or playful way of addressing one's mother.)

"Old mom?"

Jiri raised an eyebrow at the new nickname. Then, with a sweet smile and an icy undertone, she pinched both sides of Kaito's face, stretching them as she said in the gentlest tone, "So, you think I'm an old mom now, huh? Sigh… My little Kaito doesn't love me anymore. He hates me now!"

"Mmph…"

Kaito broke into a cold sweat, waving his hands frantically as he mumbled, "N-no, Mom! Y-you're forever youthful and beautiful! I was wrong, I swear!"

"Hmmph! Good boy. This time, I'll let it slide. But if it happens again, you won't get off so easily, Kaito-chan!"

Jiri finally let go, smiling mischievously.

"Yes, yes!"

Kaito massaged his reddened cheeks while nodding fervently. "I won't dare do it again!"

"Alright, then!"

Jiri waved her hand in satisfaction. "Let's finalize the plan! Before you fully recover, focus on developing the right medicine for Uzumaki Mito. Once that's done, we'll have the upper hand in negotiations!"

"A living Uzumaki Mito, allied with the Uchiha, is far more beneficial to us than leaving her to waste away."

With Mito around, she could restrain Sarutobi Hiruzen's faction to some extent.

Without her, the pressure on Hiruzen and his allies would be gone entirely.

The Senju clan would collapse completely.

In such a scenario, Hiruzen's faction would inevitably absorb the Senju and Uzumaki legacies, amassing immense wealth, jutsu, and power.

Then, the Uchiha would become their primary target.

That was a future Jiri wanted to avoid at all costs.

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