Uchiha Kagami quickly compiled a list of merchants in Konoha Village and, based on his understanding of them, chose a merchant named Yuto to be the publisher.
It was said that Yuto, seeing the future potential of the ninja village, left the capital to come here.
He was quite adventurous, having never followed the usual path in his early years, accumulating a fortune faster than others.
Since the fairy tales written by Fumori Masaki had no precedent, and most people wouldn't easily accept them, Uchiha Kagami believed someone like Yuto might dare to take on the challenge.
Uchiha Kagami brought up the matter with Yuto, who was very interested in these so-called fairy tales and asked Uchiha Kagami to get some drafts for him to review.
After repeatedly reading the stories in the drafts, Yuto pondered them deeply.
He found that the principles conveyed in these stories were very similar to the rumored Ninshu (Ninja Sect).
They clearly expounded the principles of Ninshu through easy-to-understand stories, a form of writing he had never seen before, making it much more accessible than traditional Ninshu classics.
Fumori Masaki's intention was to sell the books within the ninja village, but Yuto had other ideas.
He felt that this novel form of writing could have other variations and might even be promoted in the capital.
Although he had left the capital, Yuto had not shifted his attention away from it.
While the ninja village certainly had potential, it didn't mean he had to abandon other places.
Therefore, he knew that the imperial princess had recently been promoting Ninshu traditions, and due to her status, it had gradually spread among the nobles in the capital.
Although he could only explain it by intuition, Yuto felt that this trend would not stop here but would intensify.
After all, even the princess was personally promoting it, and the Daimyo had always doted on his younger sister.
Moreover, Ninshu culture had never truly disappeared.
If he could leverage this trend and invest in it early—
Was it worth a try? Yes, it was.
Just as Uchiha Kagami thought, Yuto was daring, and his vision was equally keen.
Since there was such a high probability, what reason did he have not to be the first?
The earlier he invested, the greater the potential returns.
Yuto had considered whether he would be paving the way for others, but he was confident that he wouldn't.
"I am willing to publish these books, but I hope to discuss it further with the author," Yuto told Uchiha Kagami.
Uchiha Kagami nodded and took Yuto to meet Fumori Masaki.
Fumori Masaki had already learned about Yuto from him and felt that he was suitable to be a publisher.
He initially thought they would only discuss how to sell the books within the ninja village, but he didn't expect the other party to directly ask Fumori Masaki if he was interested in selling them in the capital.
To be honest, Fumori Masaki had considered selling in the capital, but he estimated that these fairy tales wouldn't appeal to the people there, so he gave up on the idea.
However, he had considered writing other things for the capital to meet the demands of the upper nobility.
And clearly, Yuto had also thought of this aspect, so his question to Fumori Masaki about his interest was not referring to the fairy tales, but to books with greater literary value, books that high-ranking officials and nobles would enjoy.
"Do you know the value of these books?" Fumori Masaki asked.
"I do," Yuto replied without hesitation.
"I wonder if Lord Kazamori would be willing to write even better articles to be made into books?"
Fumori Masaki guessed that Yuto's goal was to do business with the upper nobility in the capital.
After a moment's thought, he understood that the other party probably knew the situation in the capital and also saw the ideas behind the fairy tales he wrote, so he intended to throw himself into it.
He had to admit that this person was truly bold.
"Of course," Fumori Masaki smiled.
"Then, I hope Lord Kazamori can sign a contract with me, allowing me to exclusively sell such books," Yuto immediately said upon hearing this.
"I can, but it won't be me, but someone else," Fumori Masaki said, pointing to the manuscript.
"These stories are relatively short, so I have time to write them myself.
If you're looking for someone who can write long-term, I can introduce you to someone."
"Who might that be?" Yuto was slightly startled.
Not long after, Yuto learned who Fumori Masaki was referring to: it was Kana-chan, who had presented the "Hermit Art Scroll" at the princess's birthday banquet!
It was rumored that the princess began promoting Ninshu culture because of that "Hermit Art Scroll."
Yuto himself wanted to see it with his own eyes, but he didn't expect to meet the artist herself.
Kana-chan's older sister was the daughter-in-law of the Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools, making her a noble by right.
Although Fumori Masaki held a higher de facto position in the ninja village, he was still a ninja, and Yuto wasn't particularly afraid of him.
As long as he paid to hire him, they could form a somewhat equal contractual relationship, with no one being superior or inferior.
But Kana-chan was different.
Yuto, a commoner bookseller with no noble background, had no way to be her equal.
If he truly angered her, she could probably pin him to the ground and rub him in the dirt.
Therefore, when facing Kana, Yuto's attitude was very deferential, a stark contrast to his earlier meeting with Fumori Masaki.
Because of Kana's noble status, Yuto was very careful when discussing the contract with her, not daring to include any difficult clauses in the agreement, and he gave her a high degree of freedom, along with generous royalties for publishing her books.
Despite this, Yuto didn't feel he was at a disadvantage.
One had to know that Kana-chan was first the daughter of Hashirama Senju, her sister was the daughter-in-law of the Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools, and she herself had connections with the Princess of the Land of Fire.
The long-term benefits of having her sign a contract with his bookstore were what truly mattered.
Compared to that, what were those losses?
Yuto knew that Kana had not yet written any works at this time, so he was not impatient.
Instead, he told Kana to think carefully and not to start writing until inspiration struck.
Then, he left gleefully with the contract, returning to prepare for the printing of Fumori Masaki's fairy tales.
"Mr. Kazamori, really, I wasn't even ready yet, and you're already having me prepare to publish a book," Kana said, looking at Fumori Masaki with a slight pout after Yuto had left.
"It's fine, he said to take your time, didn't he?" Fumori Masaki replied.
"That's true, but I don't know how to write it.
He said it should be like the fairy tales Mr. Kazamori wrote, but I've never written anything like that, nor have I even read anything similar," Kana said with a troubled expression.
"I'll help, don't worry," Fumori Masaki comforted her.
"This is Mr. Kazamori's own promise, don't go back on your word!" Kana smiled at this, then asked doubtfully, "Since Mr. Kazamori can write such books, wouldn't it be better for Mr. Kazamori to write them himself? Why should I write them?"
"It's different.
I can only produce those kinds of stories, but Kana-chan, your literary cultivation is much higher than mine.
You can write stories that resonate more deeply with people than I can," Fumori Masaki said.
"I think Mr. Kazamori knows more," Kana said, though her cheeks still blushed slightly in embarrassment at Fumori Masaki's praise.
"This first book needs to be carefully considered.
If it can cause a huge stir, then the revival of Ninshu will no longer be a dream, and Kana-chan, you will undoubtedly be a leader in this movement," Fumori Masaki stated.
Upon hearing this, Kana's heart raced.
She could feel that this was a new challenge after the "Hermit Art Scroll."
She had been able to draw that "Hermit Art Scroll" before, and she would definitely be able to do this too!
"By the way, Mr. Kazamori, what exactly is Tsunade learning from you?
She hasn't been home for days," Kana asked.
"Hmm? She hasn't been home?" Fumori Masaki was slightly startled, then said, "Ah, she must be staying at the hospital.
I mainly had her learn medical ninjutsu.
Because she learned so quickly, I had her ask Lisa for deeper knowledge.
After all, I can only teach the 'way,' and don't really get into the 'techniques.'
As for her other studies, they end on time every day.
I don't know if she secretly goes to the hospital to continue learning."
"Lisa? Is that Lisa from the Kazamori Squad?" Kana asked.
"Kazamori Squad or whatever, let's not say that anymore," Fumori Masaki waved his hand.
The Kazamori Squad referred to those who had formed a long-term team with Fumori Masaki during the Ninja World War.
Because of this, after the war ended, as Fumori Masaki's status rose, these people were also called the Kazamori Squad by others.
"Alright, alright," Kana casually responded, then asked, "But why did you have her mainly learn medical ninjutsu?
Although medical ninjutsu can heal, it can't be used on the battlefield to fight enemies, can it?"
—It couldn't be because of Tobirama-sensei that Tsunade was learning medical ninjutsu, could it?
Although in normal history she took the path of a violent medic, I wonder if I can make her purely a medical researcher.
Although Fumori Masaki thought this, he certainly couldn't say it directly to Kana, so he chuckled and said, "That's your misunderstanding.
Actually, if medical ninjas learn how to fight, they can be a very formidable opponent—in order to heal the injured, medical ninjas must understand every structure of the human body, so they will know vital points that ordinary people wouldn't expect.
Because medical ninjas know how to detoxify, by the same token, they will know how to develop poisons.
Under normal circumstances, medical ninjas neglect physical training, so they cannot apply it in combat, but as long as they learn how to fight, then this medical knowledge will become a powerful weapon in combat."
Kana listened, dumbfounded.
No one had ever told her before that medical ninjas could take this path.
Ordinary people couldn't possibly engage in physical training while delving into medical ninjutsu, but Tsunade clearly had no problem.
Fumori Masaki had also said before that her talent was excellent, and inheriting the Senju clan's bloodline also gave Tsunade a good physique.
"How amazing! How does she compare to others?" Kana asked again.
"Others, they're alright," Fumori Masaki thought for a moment and said.
Except for Tsunade, who was being trained with the goal of becoming a medical ninja, the other two were receiving rigorous, formal training.
Fumori Masaki's chakra, due to the fusion of natural energy, was of a very high level.
Leveraging the power of Sage Mode chakra, even simple nature transformation could help stimulate the cells and chakra pathways of the two, allowing them to withstand even stronger chakra, thus enabling them to use more powerful ninjutsu.
One must know that once a ninjutsu's rank reaches A-rank, it either involves the truths of heaven and earth or places a huge burden on the body.
If the chakra pathways cannot bear it, A-rank ninjutsu cannot even be used and may even cause death.
After Uchiha Sasuke learned Chidori, Kakashi warned him to use it carefully.
Hatake Sakumo's chakra nature was lightning, and this nature required even higher demands on the chakra pathways because its nature was too active, and carelessness could cause damage to the body.
Hattori Heizo's chakra was wind, which was Fumori Masaki's area of expertise.
However, when learning it, if not used properly, it could cause damage to the body's exterior, a contrast to lightning nature, which was internal versus external.
In terms of learning ninjutsu, Fumori Masaki not only had them learn ninjutsu but also told them some inherent laws.
For example, the wind nature of chakra is commonly recognized as cutting, and its method is the rapid friction of two different chakras, thus forming a blade-like effect, which is the original meaning of cutting.
As for the nature transformation of fire, although it was just Fumori Masaki's guess, it was about friction causing the "chakra" to heat up.
Of course, there might be other theories, but no matter what, this proved one point—
Although he didn't know the essence of chakra or the laws it followed, at least in terms of chakra nature transformation, the scientific theories of another world could be applied.
In fact, he himself had relied on the research of wind from another world to develop some novel Wind Release ninjutsu.
Fumori Masaki himself could teach Hattori Heizo how to learn Wind Release, and for Hatake Sakumo, he mainly explained the laws of lightning formation, to see if he could develop unusual Lightning Release ninjutsu.
However, relying solely on theory was not enough, because there was also the issue of imagination.
Perhaps because chakra is mixed with mental energy, imagination plays a large part in chakra.
Pure chakra can generate suction or increase one's jumping ability, all of which are effects of imagination.
Similarly, even with theoretical knowledge, truly materializing chakra according to imagination still requires arduous training.
Of course, the process would be faster than for those who don't know the theory.
Because these two were very enthusiastic in their learning, they always ended up injuring themselves, which was when Tsunade would treat them, a good way for her to practice.
"It seems Tsunade is learning quite well, how enviable..." Although Kana had chosen a different path, she still missed the ninja path she once yearned for.
Fumori Masaki said nothing.
He knew that Kana would not regret it.
Her firm will allowed her to draw that "Hermit Art Scroll," proving her dedication.
Someone like her would not easily abandon her path due to such emotions.
"Hearing you say that, I should go see how she's doing now.
I don't want her to get too tired from studying so hard.
Kana-chan, would you like to come along?" Fumori Masaki suggested.
"Me? No, it's fine as long as I know she's alright.
If I went myself, I'm afraid it would stir up old feelings," Kana smiled slightly.
"I understand," Fumori Masaki nodded, then bid farewell to Kana and set off for Konoha Hospital.