This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 437 What's so good about Loulan?

"What? I disagree!"

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, looked at Nishikawa Tetsuya before him, his brows furrowed into a deep frown.

He took the pipe out of his mouth, tapped it in the ashtray, and spoke with a deep sense of bewilderment.

"Che, what's so magical about Loulan? Why are you all so eager to head into that desert?"

The Third Hokage sighed and pointed at the document. "It's one thing for Kushina to act up; she's been cooped up for too long and wants to get some fresh air. Taking Kakashi and the other kids out for some training is fine. But this is just a regular A-rank mission to investigate the dragon vein's unusual activity. Sending two small teams is already overkill."

The Third Hokage's expression turned solemn, his sharp gaze fixed on Nishikawa Tetsu.

"But you're different. You're currently the Vice Minister of Finance and Vice President of the Science Research Institute of Konoha. The cooperation framework for the Ninja World's Shared Destiny has just been signed, and this is precisely the time when you and Minato need to be in charge of the village and oversee the overall situation. You want to go on a mission to other countries with them at this time? That's simply ridiculous!"

"Lord Hokage, please don't be anxious, let me explain."

Nishikawa Tetsuya was prepared. He calmly pulled out a chair and sat down, his face displaying a sincere yet somewhat weary expression.

"Because the framework for the ninja world's shared destiny has been signed, each village is steadily advancing infrastructure construction and cooperation in accordance with the detailed rules, and the most difficult negotiation phase has passed."

Nishikawa Tetsu pointed to the clone who was staring out the window in a daze.

"This is a shadow clone I left behind. It not only possesses half of my chakra, but more importantly, it carries all my memories of financial data and research progress. It can perfectly handle daily report approvals, budget calculations, and even routine wrangling with the embassies of various villages."

Nishikawa Tetsu patted his chest and assured him, "Hokage-sama, don't worry. If a major emergency occurs in the village that even my clones can't handle, Minato can bring me back anytime using the Flying Thunder God Technique. I assure you, it will absolutely not interfere with any of the village's work!"

Seeing the Third Hokage's still somewhat hesitant expression, Nishikawa Tetsu knew it was time to unleash his trump card.

He lowered his head slightly, let out a long sigh, his voice filled with vicissitudes and weariness.

"Lord Hokage, please do the math."

"From the outbreak of the Third Shinobi World War, I fought desperately on the front lines. After the war ended, I didn't even get a hot meal before I was sent to the capital to work on the national power grid."

Nishikawa Tetsu began to complain, his speech becoming faster and faster, and his emotions becoming more and more agitated.

"The power grid had just been laid when I rushed back to the village to plan the Konoha New District renovation; before the renovation was even finished, I had to prepare for the first Joint Chunin Exams; and as soon as the exams ended, I was dragged to the negotiating table to outwit and outmaneuver the four Kage and finalize the details of our shared destiny!"

"That's not all! I also have to oversee all the money-burning projects at the Academy of Sciences, and manage the finances for the entire Hidden Leaf Village!"

Nishikawa Tetsu covered his face with his hands, pretending to be on the verge of collapse.

"Lord Hokage! Even the donkeys in the production team aren't treated like this! I'm still young! I'm at the age where I need to experience the beauty of the ninja world!"

"I'm not asking for a promotion or a raise right now, I just beg you to have mercy and grant me a month's leave! Let me go on a trip to Loulan with Kushina-senpai and the others to relax my tense nerves. Otherwise, I'm afraid my body won't be able to hold out until the community of shared destiny is fully established before I die from overwork!"

"..."

The Third Hokage's lips twitched violently as he listened to Nishikawa Tetsu's tearful accusation (though no tears were visible).

Although he knew that the kid was exaggerating, upon reflection, Nishikawa Tetsu had indeed been working non-stop for the past few years, making indelible contributions to the construction of Konoha, and hardly a single day was spared.

Moreover, the ninja world has indeed entered an unprecedented period of peace.

The five great ninja villages were all busy with infrastructure development and making money, and no one had the mind to start a war at this time.

Going to another country is like giving him a long, paid vacation.

"Alright, alright, stop playing the victim with me."

The Third Hokage waved his hand helplessly, picked up a pen, signed his name on the application for the joint mission that had been returned, and stamped it heavily with the Hokage's seal.

"One month at most! After one month, regardless of whether the mission is completed or not, you must get back to the Ministry of Finance to report for duty! If you dare to stay outside for even one more day, I will cut off your research institute's funding!"

"Thank you, Hokage-sama! You are the most understanding Kage in the ninja world!"

Nishikawa Tetsuya instantly became happy, accepting the application with a beaming smile, and incidentally offering a pointless compliment.

"Get out of here, don't get in my way." The Third Hokage waved his hand impatiently.

Nishikawa Tetsu walked out of the Hokage's office with a smug look on his face, told his shadow clones to go to the finance department to do their work, and then headed towards the door without looking back.

"Loulan, the dragon vein, and that future crown prince... this journey should be very interesting."

……

The next morning.

The main gate of Konoha Village.

Kushina Uzumaki, with her red hair neatly tied in a ponytail and carrying a huge backpack, looked as excited as a girl about to go on a picnic.

"Everyone's here! Let's go!" Kushina waved her hand, exuding confidence.

Behind her was Team 7, led by Jonin Kakashi Hatake.

Obito was still wearing those black goggles, his hands in his pockets, trying to maintain his aloof image.

Nohara Rin smiled gently as she carefully examined the first-aid kit.

Kurenai Yuhi was discussing the mission route with Kakashi.

On the other side, there is a trio with a more unconventional style.

Kana and Shizune each carried a small bag, which was filled with various snacks that Nishikawa Tetsu had bought for them the night before.

Scorpion remained silent, but his expression revealed that he desperately wanted to say, "Why do I have to go too?"

Nishikawa Tetsu was dressed in casual clothes, wearing sunglasses, and even holding a parasol, looking every bit the part of someone going on a beach vacation.

"Nishikawa-senpai, your outfit..." Kakashi looked at Nishikawa Tetsu and rolled his dead fish eyes.

"What? Captain Kakashi has a problem with my vacation gear?" Nishikawa Tetsu pushed up his sunglasses and said with a smile, "I'm a member of the Hokage's entourage specially approved by him. I'm only responsible for watching the show, not for fighting. The fighting is left to you young people."

Obito scoffed from the side, "What are you pretending to be mysterious for? Wait until we get to the desert and encounter a sandstorm, then we'll see if your parasol is any good."

"Alright, stop being so cheeky."

Kushina waved her hand and gave the order.

"Target: Loulan!"

"Set off!"