Ino deliberated over her words and said, "To be precise, what we saw in the Land of Snow was a train. I've asked some experts here, and the general consensus is that the Land of Fire currently doesn't need trains that travel long distances and use steam engines. There are too many uncontrollable factors. What suits us here are trams that connect two or three cities, so I'm preparing to establish a company specifically to do this."
Shikaku asked two more questions, and she explained them both.
Not long after Shikaku left, Kaminarimon Iburi quietly asked, "What is this tram you're talking about?"
There was nothing that couldn't be said about this, so Ino babbled on, explaining her plan to establish a company called "Yamanaka Tram Company."
She planned to build the station at the southern end of Naka River, which is near the old Uchiha Clan compound.
The future station and the Village's central area would be neither too far nor too close. She had already secretly bought some land there, and it also aligned perfectly with her previously submitted plan for the [Naka River and Surrounding Area Grand Development].
Kaminarimon Iburi praised the scene she described, clearly interested in this tram company, and asked many details.
The rice carriers were coming soon, and the land would be even cheaper then, so Ino's current company was still only on paper. For it to be completed and generate revenue in the future, it would be at least five, or even ten, years from now.
She spoke about her vision and the advantages of the tram, and Kaminarimon Iburi nodded repeatedly.
Fifteen minutes later, when the King of Tardiness, Kakashi, walked into the room and greeted them with a smile, Ino was startled.
This mission required Kakashi's involvement? Surely it wasn't really an assassination of the Raikage, was it? She looked at Kaminarimon Iburi, who she had been chatting with for fifteen minutes, with some sympathy. Good luck, old man.
Kaminarimon Iburi's worries were finally dispelled after Jiraiya spoke.
Jiraiya looked at the three of them and said.
"The Ninja strength of the Village is still too weak. I've investigated the Ninja Academy's teaching records over the years. The Three Body Technique is a very refined Ninjutsu, applicable in most situations. This has been proven at the Genin stage, indicating that the Ninja Academy's education is good. However, at the Chunin stage, the Three Body Technique can't keep up with the Ninja's strength. Most of our Chunin lack offensive methods. The Third Hokage once wanted to add the Water Prison Technique to the current curriculum, but he didn't complete this task."
Jiraiya directly issued the order: "...Kakashi, you master the most Ninjutsu. Little Ino has just graduated and been promoted to Chunin; you have more personal experience. Kaminarimon, you have long participated in compiling the Ninja Academy's textbooks. I want three people to be responsible for this mission: to compile and organize several Ninjutsu suitable for Chunin to use. In the future, when Chunin achieve merits, they can exchange for the desired Ninjutsu here in the Village."
He was very serious: "This must form a system; all Ninja in the Village must know about this. You three are responsible for this task for the next two days, then submit it to me and the Advisor for review."
"Yes, Hokage-sama." X3.
Walking out of the Hokage's office, Ino asked, "Kakashi-sensei, how exactly should we go about this mission?"
By the time Jiraiya was halfway through, she understood.
In short, this was a reputation-building mission.
Kakashi had done many combat-related missions, but he lacked experience in management and administrative work. This was to build his resume.
There was no need to mention Ino. She was Tsunade's disciple and a member of Ino–Shika–Chō, serving as a bridge between the Hokage faction and the Ninja clans. If this task was completed, she would also gain a lot of good reputation, even if it caused dissatisfaction among the Ninja clans who controlled Ninjutsu, it would just be glossed over.
As for Kaminarimon Iburi? Ino looked at him.
This one probably also had someone backing him; he was definitely not just a lucky person.
Kakashi looked unmotivated. He really didn't want to do this kind of mission. When he heard Ino's question, he said, "The Water Prison Technique is a C-Ranked Ninjutsu, and the Third Hokage has already done some preliminary work. We can start from there. How about choosing one Ninjutsu for each Chakra nature?"
He spoke in a negotiating tone, and Ino had to represent the Ninja clans at this moment. She said vaguely, "Perhaps we can try."
E-Ranked Ninjutsu corresponded to Ninja Academy students, then D-Ranked Ninjutsu corresponded to Genin, C-Ranked Ninjutsu corresponded to Chunin, and B-Ranked corresponded to Jonin. The C-Ranked Water Prison Technique was just right for Ninja at the Chunin stage to learn.
The largest number in the Village were still Genin; Chunin were already considered elites.
The three went to the archives to work.
Kakashi had copied thousands of Ninjutsu with his Sharingan and possessed seven Chakra natures, all of which he could use.
Just like many people in his previous life who bought books and considered them read, or bought games and considered them played after watching the opening animation, his Ninjutsu were the same. He copied them and considered them learned. Now, if he wanted to use them, he had to think carefully.
He had the Sharingan and was promoted to Jonin at twelve years old, almost skipping the Chunin stage in the blink of an eye. Now, he wasn't sure what kind of Ninjutsu Chunin needed.
The three divided the work.
Kakashi would first demonstrate a Ninjutsu, then Ino would combine her own experience to further subdivide the difficulty of the Ninjutsu.
Kaminarimon was responsible for recording the specific data of the Ninjutsu.
For Water Release, the Water Prison Technique was chosen. For Fire Release, the famous Great Fireball Technique was chosen.
This technique was no longer limited to the Uchiha Clan. Ebisu, Aoba Yamashiro, and Anko Mitarashi all knew this technique. Ino finally developed her Fire Release Chakra during the New Year's internal competition a few days ago. Now, watching Kakashi perform it live, she learned it directly. This was an entry-level Fire Release Ninjutsu.
For Wind Release, it was the C-Ranked Wind Release: Violent Wind Palm, also a very basic Ninjutsu. Moreover, this technique had simple hand signs and could be combined with Taijutsu.
There was a small interlude when testing the Violent Wind Palm.
Kakashi demonstrated it once, and Ino's Wind Release level was also almost at Lv4. She took notes with one hand and performed single-handed hand signs with the other, mastering this Wind Release Ninjutsu after a few gestures.
She noticed something unusual, sharply looked up, and found Kakashi staring at her with his Sharingan.
"Kakashi-sensei," Ino said, feeling speechless. Her single-handed hand sign technique had been copied again for free.
Kakashi quickly apologized: "Sorry, sorry, it was a completely unconscious action, ah hahahaha."
For Earth Release, the very practical D-Ranked Ninjutsu, Earth Release: Headhunter Jutsu, was chosen.
There was no solution for Lightning Release. There were no low-level Ninjutsu in this area. Even if Kakashi himself was a master of Lightning Release, it was impossible for him to develop a C-Ranked or D-Ranked Lightning Release Ninjutsu on the spot.
Most Ninja also did not have Lightning Release Chakra, so this could only be put on hold for now.
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