[You are Hinata, right?]
"Lord Kaito, of course it is me, at your service", Hinata said as soon as she saw the notification. At the same time her eyes returned to normal, although considering she is a Hyuga the fact that they are black is not normal, and her white and black hair transformed back into the dark blue it originally was.
Now, with her face uncovered, she spoke to Kaito with an exaggerated respect that surprised him.
'Is this her personality? Where did the cold and indifferent girl go from when she destroyed Minato and Shisui?'
[Why so much respect?]
"Of course because Lord Kaito is everything. Without you I would only be a girl hated both by her clan and by the village. Thanks to Lord Kaito I have a purpose in this life, and I will serve you until my death."
'Damn, my future self completely brainwashed her. I will try to do better this time', Kaito thought after hearing her answer.
[Do you know what you have to do?]
"Of course, even if Lord Kaito did not order me anything I grew up hearing about the incredible feats of Daimyo Hinata, so I know what to do.
Ah! of course that does not mean I do not want to receive your orders, I will follow all your orders to the letter."
[Good, first order, stop speaking so formally.
Second, let's clarify the situation properly, when exactly do you come from?]
"Of course... I mean, yes.
I come from exactly 21 years in the future."
[21 years should not have been enough to finish this mission]
Kaito said suspiciously. His plan was simple, conquer the entire ninja world while recording every event and every sudden situation or problem that could have been resolved more easily, create a plan to accelerate the process by doing everything more efficiently, and send the second character to the past to make sure it happened that way from the beginning.
However, only 21 years into the future, Kaito was not sure he had managed to do it, not because he lacked strength but because unexpected events would always happen.
Not only that, he also had to wait for the world of Detective Conan to finish, since when it comes to strategy it is best to leave it to Kaguya, and it also helps to know where the next object is and avoid waiting in the present.
"I actually came earlier because there was a problem", Hinata said.
[What kind of problem?]
"I am not sure, but they told me to give you a message, that you would understand it.
The message said, "Idiot, only one week, twenty years together in my world and only one week in yours before never seeing you again.
You are an idiot, if you had not used the synchronization points none of this would have happened, if you use them again this time I swear I will hate you.
Please, save the points, do not use them.""
'That message... Shiho? What the hell happened? What the hell happened to me?' Kaito only became more confused after hearing the message.
"Um... Lord Kaito, did you understand the message? Did I say it wrong?"
[It is fine, I understood the message]
'Even though I do not understand what the hell happened, if they changed the plans and came to the past earlier just to tell me this, it means that as long as I do not use the synchronization points I should be fine... I hope'.
[By the way, do you know where the next object is?]
"Hawkins, Indiana", Hinata replied, having expected that question.
'Hawkins, Indiana', Kaito repeated in his mind while remembering the place and the entire plot related to it.
[I will go then, can you handle this alone?]
"Of course, I have the guide created by Miss Kaguya. This is my first mission, I will make sure to complete it successfully."
[You sound excited]
"Of course, not only will I serve Lord Kaito but I will also follow in the footsteps of Hinata, the black and white demon.
When I was little I never had talent for the ninja arts, however the Fourth Hokage took me in and taught me with great dedication, saying that I had the potential to become like Hinata in the future.
The fact that I share her name and that she is always used as a model made me grow up admiring her.
That is why when they told me it was actually me and explained everything I was very surprised.
And then... they sent me here to follow Lord Kaito without explaining much more, they seemed very rushed."
[You talk a lot when you are excited]
"D-does that bother you?", Hinata asked, returning to her timid self.
[No, just be yourself. See you later, make sure to ask Kushina for help if you need anything], Kaito said, and the screen in front of Hinata disappeared.
Finally Hinata looked around again, now with nothing covering her face and wearing an elegant outfit that looked like a mixture between a noble dress and a dark blue ninja suit that attracted the attention of the passersby, whether men or women.
But she did not give them a single glance, immediately recovering her previous cold and noble bearing. The timid and excited Hinata from a moment ago seemed not to exist, which only attracted even more looks.
She walked for several minutes while the passersby unconsciously moved aside for her before arriving at a mansion in the city.
Even though that mansion had been there for years, everyone who passed nearby could not help but sigh with envy when they saw the incredible place.
However Hinata ignored it and walked directly toward the gate of the wall surrounding it.
On both sides stood two guards, the swords at their waists together with the lack of chakra in their bodies revealed their identities as samurai, but Hinata knew that many ninjas were hiding in the shadows.
After all this was the mansion of the Daimyo, the safest place in a nation outside the ninja village.
"Do you need something, miss?", both asked respectfully.
After working for years with the Daimyo they were not naive enough to fail to recognize social classes, especially when they were so obvious.
"I would like to meet the Daimyo if it is not a problem", Hinata asked politely.
But both guards frowned. No matter how respectfully it was said, calling for the Daimyo directly without any kind of appointment is a sign of disrespect.
"In that case I must ask you to leave. The Daimyo is a very busy person and cannot meet people outside his schedule."
Hinata sensed the hostile tone in the guard's voice but did not care, instead she moved her hand to her waist.
Both guards immediately became alert, but when they thought she was about to draw a weapon she pulled out two bags about the size of handbags filled with money.
"What about this? I will give this to each of you in exchange for a favor, you only have to deliver this device to the Daimyo."
"Are you trying to bribe us to deliver something dangerous?", both said angrily.
"Of course not. This object is completely harmless, you can ask any of the ninjas around."
Both guards looked around. The lack of response was an answer in itself, the object was safe. No ninja would want to carry the responsibility for the Daimyo's death, so the samurai guards trusted the ninjas in the shadows despite not usually getting along very well with them.
"So you only have to deliver this and explain a small thing to him, in exchange you get the money, easy right?"
Faced with Hinata's smile both felt nervous before finally deciding to accept. After Hinata explained a little more, they entered the place.
As soon as they left, two kunai appeared at Hinata's neck, each held by a ninja.
"I thought there was no problem", Hinata said with a professional smile, the kind that does not take the situation seriously.
"There is no problem, we simply believe it is better if you wait in the meeting waiting room, in case the Daimyo is available."
"Alright."
Hinata nodded and followed them inside. Of course she noticed that this was done to keep her under watch in case something happened.
Once inside she sat on a comfortable sofa in the waiting room under the direct gaze of two ninjas, with an estimated strength at the jonin level, and took out a cellphone.
"What is that?"
"What are you doing?"
Both asked at the same time.
"It is a cellphone, it is not dangerous", Hinata replied.
In another room.
"What is this thing?", asked the Daimyo, a man with a normal appearance, normal height, and normal strength.
The most remarkable thing about him was simply his luxurious clothing, meanwhile his face was perfectly forgettable, with almost completely shaved hair and the appearance of a man around fifty years old.
"We do not know, the young lady who said she wanted to see you delivered it."
"And why exactly did you bring it to me?", he asked with disdain.
"Well... her clothes looked very luxurious so we thought she might be someone important, and besides she only asked us..."
"Be quiet. How much did she pay you?", the Daimyo interrupted.
"Two million ryo each", both answered without any shame.
After hearing their answer the Daimyo smiled.
"Two million ryo to two simple guards. Not only does she have money but she is also willing to use it for her objectives.
An interesting person", the Daimyo analyzed.
"How dangerous is this?", the Daimyo asked again, and a ninja emerged from the shadows, appearing in front of him.
The ninja took the device and observed it for a second.
"It should not be dangerous. I can only feel a very small amount of chakra, and it is not from any dangerous element but normal chakra."
As soon as he returned it to the Daimyo, thinking it was harmless, it suddenly began to ring and vibrate in his hand.
The Daimyo was only surprised for a second before reacting.
"If it rings press the green color, that is what she said."
The Daimyo remembered what his guards had told him earlier and followed the instructions.
As soon as he pressed the button a voice was heard from the other side.
"Hello?"
"Hello?", the Daimyo repeated in surprise. "A long distance communication device?", he murmured, having seen others before.
"Not only that, Lord Daimyo", Hinata replied, having heard his murmur. "It works over long distances, it barely uses chakra, and it is rechargeable. As you can see it is portable, besides that press the button that appears with a square below... yes, that one... hello."
As soon as the Daimyo pressed the icon he could see a face on the screen.
At first he thought it was a portrait, but when he saw it move and speak he understood what was happening.
"Real time image transmission?", the Daimyo said in surprise.
"That is right, and do not think that is all. If you do not want it to be so uncomfortable, if I press this button below the camera switches to the back, making recording easier."
As soon as she said this the Daimyo saw two ninjas appear on the screen, whom he immediately recognized as part of his guards.
"What are you doing?"
"Is that thing somehow watching us?"
"Your guards are incredible, Lord Daimyo, they felt they were being observed through a cellphone", Hinata said before returning to the call mode.
"So, what do you think?"
"Very novel", the Daimyo said after thinking about it. "But that is all. I assume you want to sell me this thing, but it is not important enough to interrupt me. Request an appointment and we will talk about this when the time comes."
"Wait, Lord Daimyo, I have not yet told you which merchant group I belong to."
"Does it matter? Better tell me how to hang..."
"Future Company."
As soon as Hinata said the name the Daimyo fell silent before asking.
"Future Company? The one from Roran?", he said nervously.
"Is there another one?", Hinata replied.
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