"Currently, Konoha only accepts one form of cooperation, which is with Hidden Sand Ninja Pakura. If you're willing, you might as well go see the current 'Hidden Sand Village'."
Upon hearing Uchiha Yoichi's words, Terumi Mei immediately recalled who Pakura was: "Pakura, is she the Scorch Release Master Pakura of Hidden Sand Village? Lord Hokage and she have cooperation...."
"That's right. If you really have the inclination, then go visit the Land of Wind, or it will be too late; or rest in Konoha for a day and I'll have you sent over... Other than that, Konoha does not accept any other form of cooperation."
"No need to rest, Lord Hokage."
Terumi Mei decisively said, "I can set off right now."
"Alright then, I'll arrange someone to take you there. Besides, there are quite a few Konoha ninjas in the Land of Wind."
After Uchiha Yoichi finished speaking, he took out a blank scroll, wrote a command on it, and then said to Yuhi Kurenai: "Kurenai, go talk to Masato, have the Security Team send two people to take Terumi Mei to meet Pakura."
"Yes, Lord Hokage."
Yuhi Kurenai nodded upon hearing this, and when addressing Uchiha Yoichi in front of outsiders, she was very serious and formal; but when it was just her and Uchiha Yoichi in the office, Yuhi Kurenai would sweetly call him Teacher Yoichi.
This outsider included Hyuga Satomi; Yuhi Kurenai would grumble inwardly whenever she saw Satomi, who had disrupted her operations several times.
"Please follow me."
Yuhi Kurenai said to Terumi Mei, and then led her outside, but just as they exited the Hokage Office, they ran into Nohara Rin coming in.
"Rin, are you here to see Lord Hokage?"
"Yes, I've just refined several new elixirs and came to have Lord Hokage take a look..."
Nohara Rin smiled and replied. Since the near obliteration of the Original Akatsuki Organization and Uchiha Madara's revival, Nohara Rin had returned to her original appearance and name.
Moreover, quite a few people in the village knew she had revived, but Nohara Rin publicly stated she had never died, only resting for two years after being seriously injured, to deceive hidden enemies, publicly declaring her death.
This explanation also got Kabakashi's confirmation during a Ninja School classmates' gathering, as he, the son of the Hokage, naturally had convincing words, and Kabakashi, being a village Jonin, had higher prestige than Asuma, the son of the Hokage.
Additionally, the news that Nohara Rin was a student of the Fifth Generation Hokage spread, and others were very envious of Nohara Rin.
It seemed the Fifth Generation Hokage had many students, and rumor had it that the weakest was Chishima Ichihiko, yet he was a renowned Taijutsu expert and Ninja Tools master in the village, likely on par with the ninja of the Uchiha Race in terms of Ninja Tools control.
Every time Chishima Ichihiko spoke to outsiders, he humbly scratched his head and claimed to be the worst among the students; however, even the weakest Chishima Ichihiko had Jonin level strength, and many envied Nohara Rin and her companions, hoping to become disciples of Lord Hokage.
But Uchiha Yoichi had lost the desire to train students; his position was secure, and his strength steadily improving.
Unifying the Ninja World was just a game, and the only thing that could pique his interest was enjoyment.
Knock, knock!
After knocking twice, Nohara Rin actively pushed open the door and peeked inside. Discovering Hyuga Satomi wasn't there, she walked in with a smile.
"Teacher Yoichi, I've refined the Third-Grade Elixir you instructed. I've come for your guidance..."
Ka-chunk.
After speaking, Nohara Rin conveniently locked the Hokage Office door to prevent any interruptions.
"Third-Grade Elixir? Rin, your talent is impressive, how long has it been...."
Uchiha Yoichi was a bit surprised upon hearing this, though various support equipment helped control the fire temperature, being able to refine a Third-Grade Elixir was enough to display Nohara Rin's talent.
Less than two years and already a Third-Grade Alchemist?
"It's all thanks to Teacher Yoichi's guidance. However, Teacher Yoichi hasn't visited me recently~"
Nohara Rin approached, placing the elixir on the desk, speaking with a bit of a playful tone to Uchiha Yoichi.
"Sorry, Rin, I've been quite busy lately."
While speaking, Nohara Rin boldly sat on Uchiha Yoichi's lap, then leaned her entire body against his chest, her soft bosom gently swaying.
She wasn't afraid of being seen by outsiders; this was Lord Hokage, and no one dared to use Perception Ninjutsu to probe the Hokage Office. If caught, they'd be confined to Konoha Prison.
Plus, the rear glass was specially made, inside looking out possible, but outside looking in impossible, so Nohara Rin felt at ease sitting on Uchiha Yoichi's lap, constantly making small movements.
"Let me check your elixir..."
Feeling Nohara Rin's actions, Uchiha Yoichi suppressed the harboring flame, then opened the elixir for inspection.
With Uchiha Yoichi's acquired alchemy experience, he could tell the elixir's effectiveness with just a sniff.
Though slightly chaotic in Pill Qi, its efficacy was fine, just difficult to store; but for ninjas, if sealed in a scroll, it'd preserve better than a jade bottle, making the elixir perfectly fine.
"Rin, well done, this elixir is impeccable, your talent truly is remarkable...."
Uchiha Yoichi pondered for a moment, then decided to teach Nohara Rin the Spiritual Mind Master cultivation method, improving her spiritual power; since alchemists highly valued the soul, and spiritual power was akin to the soul, potentially enhancing her ability to directly control flames.
Uchiha Yoichi could now directly control flames, without needing other alchemical appliance aids, yet he seldom refined high-grade elixirs due to lacking materials and the troublesome improvements required.
"Rin, I've decided to teach you a method for cultivating spiritual power, as a reward for your successful elixir refinement."
"Thank you, Teacher Yoichi, but as for this reward..."
Nohara Rin showed a sweet smile on her face, then continued: "Teacher Yoichi, I want another kind of reward."
After speaking, Nohara Rin wrapped her arms around Uchiha Yoichi's neck, then slowly offered her slightly reddened lips.
"Rin...."
After a while, Nohara Rin released her lips, her face flushed and breath a bit ragged.
Now her heart raced fast, filled with a huge courage, daring to do anything.
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At the same time, Hyuga Satomi, holding an adjustment order from the Uchiha Trading Association's construction team, returned to the entrance of the Hokage Office, habitually intending to check inside using Byakugan.
Hyuga Satomi sealed with one hand, cheek muscles bulging.
Byakugan.
Upon seeing the scene inside, Hyuga Satomi was startled, her face immediately reddening.
'How, how could.... Nohara Rin be with Teacher Yoichi... in such a manner.. too, too....'
Hyuga Satomi watched for several seconds, feeling parched, then suddenly gained inexplicable courage, pressing the door handle.
"Hold on, coming."
Uchiha Yoichi's voice came from inside, with a clone soon opening the door.
Hyuga Satomi tried to keep her composure, walked inside, placed the adjustment order on the desk, and said, "Teacher Yoichi, this is the control list of the construction team from the Uchiha Trading Association, requiring your review and signature.... Oh, Teacher Yoichi, today's sunlight is splendid, want me to open the window for you?"
"No need Satomi, it's fine like this."
Upon hearing, Uchiha Yoichi cleared his throat slightly, then took the adjustment list and immediately signed his name, saying to Hyuga Satomi: "Satomi, it's urgent, please run another errand, this must be resolved today."
"...."
Hyuga Satomi took the adjustment list, feeling a slight pang in her heart, said: "Understood, Teacher Yoichi, I'll deliver it right away."