The news of the war's victory quickly spread back to Konoha. Without Haruki's instigation, Minato Namikaze, one of the main heroes, became extremely popular, no less than the Sannin back then.
Mainly because Minato was so young.
A genius of the highest caliber always generates a lot of buzz, no matter when or where.
Just like the top scorer in the college entrance examination in his past life.
Two days later, the reconciliation letter from Sunagakure arrived in Konoha, indicating the temporary arrival of peace.
Along with it came a meeting similar to a spoils - sharing session.
The meeting mainly focused on prisoner exchange and compensation.
Haruki didn't attend, but under his hint, Hyuga Kazushi, on behalf of the loss of forty ninjas, proposed to conduct relevant commercial trade with Sunagakure.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, in order to appease and win over the Hyuga clan, agreed to this request.
Moreover, the two countries and the two villages had always maintained a certain amount of trade.
Although they didn't know why the Hyuga clan made such a request, Sunagakure, the poorest village, naturally wouldn't refuse.
As for how poor it was?
In the past, at the Five Kage Summit, the First Kazekage faced Hashirama Senju and others and had the audacity to propose such an outrageous condition: to exchange the tailed beasts for the land of the Land of Fire and take 30% of the money from other countries buying the tailed beasts.
By the time of the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, he had to rely on his [Magnet Release] to sell Gold Dust for a living.
The several times of provoking wars were also because of poverty.
Take a risk and hope to turn a small gain into a big one.
But unfortunately, all attempts failed. Finally, during Gaara's time, they clung to Konoha's thigh and managed to have some development.
What Haruki valued in the commercial trade was Gold Dust and some other desert industries, such as grapes.
In his opinion, just selling Gold Dust was a huge waste.
If it was used in the jewelry industry, with compound interest, there would be a lot of money.
Especially since there were nobles in this world.
Creating the concept of luxury goods and swindling some money was quite easy.
Sunagakure wanted money, and Haruki would give it to them.
Adapting to local conditions and engaging in economic trade were China's forte in his past life.
He didn't believe that Sunagakure wouldn't side with him under such great interests.
"Teacher? What kind of animal is this? It's so cute!"
As soon as Kushina Uzumaki entered the door, she saw Haruki stroking a furry creature.
It had a reddish - brown color with a touch of pale gold, about the size of a small dog, but with relatively large ears.
"It's a fennec fox, also known as the desert fox. It was brought by Sunagakure."
Seeing that she was staring intently at the little fox, Haruki stepped aside.
Kushina immediately stepped forward and picked it up.
Her little face was serious and focused, and her eyes seemed to be shining.
Sure enough, girls had no resistance to cute little animals.
"Teacher, why are you raising it?"
Kushina gently stroked its smooth fur with her hand.
And the little fox seemed to be quite comfortable.
From time to time, it would raise its little head and rub against her small hand, occasionally making a sound that was a combination of whines and yelps.
"For an experiment. Teacher needs an experimental subject for the class for the Medical Team students, and Sunagakure just sent a fox."
"Ah?"
Kushina immediately raised her head, pouted, and stared at Haruki. "Teacher, you're being too cruel!"
"It's okay. Don't you trust the teacher's Medical Ninjutsu? Even if it's dead, I can revive it."
"No way!"
Kushina Uzumaki protected the little fox as if it were her own cub.
Haruki saw the determined look in her eyes as if she was about to uphold justice, and suddenly felt like a big villain.
"Then what do you want to do with it?"
"Of course, I'll raise it."
"You'll raise it?"
"Yes, I will!"
To show her determination, Kushina Uzumaki straightened her body and looked very determined.
"A fox isn't a cactus that can survive with just some water. It's very troublesome to feed it. And it might have a bad temper. Then your pretty face and delicate skin will be full of its scratches." Haruki stroked his chin and said.
Kushina Uzumaki first showed a hesitant expression, but then suddenly stared wide - eyed. "Teacher, don't try to fool me! I'm a Ninja. How could I be hurt by it?"
Haruki thought for a while and smiled. "Since you like it, I'll give it to you."
"Really?"
Kushina Uzumaki leaned forward slightly to confirm with Haruki. "Teacher, you're one of the famous Twin Gems of Konoha. You can't go back on your word!"
"Of course not."
"Thank you, teacher!"
Kushina Uzumaki beamed with joy. She hugged the little fox and skipped out of the office, humming a song happily.
Haruki was also infected by her and couldn't help smiling.
Hopefully, she'll also like the Nine - Tailed Fox in the future.
Coincidentally.
He didn't do it on purpose.
The leader of Sunagakure who came here this time gave some local specialties to each clan to gain an advantage in the negotiation.
Haruki picked up the medical textbook written by Tsunade and started his first class.
With the end of the war, the Ninjas returned to Konoha. In a few days, he and Tsunade wouldn't have to teach in person anymore and could have some time as a couple without any interruption.
After the class, he received a notice from Tomomi Koki.
The sample of Jiraiya's new book was ready.
"Quite fast."
Haruki picked up the new book. The cover was extremely plain compared to the poster.
His copy was specially customized.
The material was quite expensive.
He flipped through it casually and it looked good.
So he didn't say anything more and went to the Hokage Building.
Because of the upcoming peace negotiation, it was a busy scene here.
After waiting for some time, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally had time to see him.
"Lord Hokage." Haruki greeted.
Oh,...!
"HARUKI, what do you want to see me about?" Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes fell on his hand. "What new masterpiece have you written?"
"You're wrong this time." Haruki handed the book over. "It's Jiraiya's masterpiece."
"Jiraiya?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi was surprised to hear the name of his disciple who was wandering outside and couldn't help scolding with a smile. "This guy has time to write novels but no time to come back to Konoha."
"He's also collecting intelligence for Konoha." Haruki said. In the original story, Jiraiya didn't just go out to gather materials or look for the Child of the Prophecy.
Hiruzen Sarutobi certainly wasn't blaming him.
He quite likes his three disciples, especially Orochimaru.
Even though [the person] violated the rules to conduct human experiments back then, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't kill him right after he found out.
Hiruzen Sarutobi flipped through a few pages and couldn't help smiling. As expected, it was written by Jiraiya.
The personality of the main character was somewhat similar to his. The main character wanted to inherit the Hokage position and change the ninja world.
"I'll read it when I'm free," Hiruzen Sarutobi closed the book. "You didn't come here just to give me this novel, did you?"
"Actually, I do have a little thing for Hokage-sama to help with. Tsunade, Jiraiya, Orochimaru and I opened a bookstore, and this is our first novel. I hope Hokage-sama can help us promote it."
"Me?" Hiruzen Sarutobi was a bit curious but didn't refuse. "How?"
"Just casually mention it at the upcoming Jonin meeting."
"Is it that simple?"
"We also need a photo."
Haruki immediately took out an old-fashioned camera from the Storage Scroll. "Please pose as if you are reading the book."
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