"There's more?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's smile stiffened slightly. What else was this child going to pull out?
Uchiha Hayato didn't say much. He pulled out a spray can with a purple body and, under Hiruzen Sarutobi's questioning gaze, explained, "This is a Potion from that world. It's a spray, used for quickly recovering from injuries."
Before he finished speaking, he used a Kunai to make a shallow cut on his arm, then gently sprayed the Potion onto it.
As the spray settled, the wound gradually stopped bleeding and healed. Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, a hint of admiration in his eyes: "Excellent. If such an item could be incorporated into Ninja tools, it would undoubtedly enhance the battlefield survival capabilities of Konoha Ninja."
However, Uchiha Hayato did not stop there. He took another spray can with a red body from his backpack. This time, he unhesitatingly made a deeper cut on his arm.
Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and couldn't help but whisper, "Child, don't be too…"
Before he could finish, Miltank also seemed to sense the unease. She slowly approached Hayato, gently nudging his arm with her head, emitting a concerned low moo.
"It's alright, Miltank." Hayato smiled slightly, then aimed the Super Potion at the wound and sprayed it.
This time, the wound healed even faster, and more thoroughly than before. The recovered skin was so smooth that no trace of the injury remained.
"This is a Super Potion. Its recovery effect is stronger, and it's also a spray, making it easy to carry."
"Above this, there are even more effective recovery medicines, but don't expect me to experiment with those on myself…"
Uchiha Hayato rubbed his arm, baring his teeth. Hiruzen couldn't test it, and he couldn't bear to hurt his Pokémon, so he was the only one left to be the display model, wasn't he?
The Potion's effect was significant, but the pain of a Kunai cutting into flesh still lingered.
"Most importantly, I've summoned the raw materials for making these items."
"Oran Berry: Restores a small amount of HP when eaten."
"Medicinal Leek Seeds: Can cultivate Medicinal Leeks that heal injuries."
"PP Max Seeds: Can cultivate PP Max that invigorate and strengthen."
Oran Berry is one of the common and very easy-to-grow Berries. Medicinal Leeks and PP Max appeared in "Pokémon Legends: Arceus" and are among the ingredients for making Potions and Super Potions.
"I heard that the Land of Fire border has been unstable recently, and even Lord White Fang has gone to the front lines. If Konoha has reserves of medical resources, we could prepare for war in advance." Uchiha Hayato's tone was solemn, every word deliberate, his eyes full of anticipation. "I hope to establish a Medical Department, vigorously train medical Ninja, and develop medicinal herb cultivation."
After proposing the establishment of the Pokemon Trading Company, he also wanted to contribute medicinal herb seeds, not entirely for the Village, but also for his own reasons.
This could raise his status in the Village. If he ran for Hokage in the future, even if Konoha's Advisors didn't want him to become Hokage, had you asked the vast number of villagers?
Did they not understand what a human wave tactic was?
Uchiha Hayato thought to himself with considerable self-satisfaction.
"No!" Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly shook his head, his tone carrying an unyielding resolve. "Establishing the Trading Company is fine, but don't mention the Medical Department again."
"A Medical Department is indeed important, but Konoha currently lacks manpower, and our knowledge base is very scarce. Furthermore, if we rashly establish a Medical Department, it might alert enemy Villages and accelerate the outbreak of war."
Hayato was somewhat taken aback. He hadn't expected his newly proposed suggestion to be rejected.
This clearly made no sense. If Konoha established a Medical Department, not only would its strength improve in the future, but the Third Hokage's prestige would also rise. Why did he refuse him?
He paused, and a hint of pity entered his gaze as he looked at Hayato, "Hayato, your suggestion is excellent, but now is not the time."
Hayato lowered his head in thought. Although he didn't speak, a hint of unwillingness showed in his eyes.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed inwardly. Why was Hayato so outstanding, even more outstanding than he had imagined?
However, sometimes being too outstanding isn't a good thing.
He could agree to either of these two matters individually; both would benefit Konoha. But when proposed together, the harm generated far outweighed the benefits.
Did he not know how dangerous a situation he would put himself in by doing so?
At that time, people from other Villages would all come to contend for Uchiha Hayato. Although Hayato already possessed the Hokage mindset of thinking for the Village, he still seemed too young.
Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a softened tone; he didn't want to hurt the child's feelings. "I will support the establishment of the Pokemon Trading Company; it will benefit the Village's development. As for a reward, I'll give you one million Ryo and advance you one Ninjutsu."
"There's no need for you to learn too many Ninjutsu right now," Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled. "Consider it a graduation gift from me."
Seeing that Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind was made up, Hayato could only nod helplessly.
"Alright then, but Third Hokage, I also want to be involved in the discussions with the clans."
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled upon hearing this: "Of course, this is your plan, how could it be without you?"
Having received a satisfactory answer, Hayato turned and left the Hokage's office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi watched his retreating back, his gaze complex.
"Hayato, I wish you had been born sooner." He sighed softly, looking out the window. This timing was not good. He hoped Hayato would quickly grow into a strong individual.
Hayato walked home, his mood gradually calming down.
Although the Medical Department proposal was rejected, the establishment of the Trading Company was enough to make him happy. The Trading Company would not only bring revenue to the Village but also help him change his current situation—this move was crucial.
As the largest rancher raising Miltank, he would have a continuous supply of Moomoo Milk daily. He could also create various dishes using Moomoo Milk as an ingredient, making himself and his partners stronger.
The Tauros herd could also become a line of defense for Konoha. These Pokémon are naturally aggressive, and the herds often spar with each other, taking pride in whose horns are larger and thicker and covered in scars.
If Kumogakure still intended to kidnap Kushina in the future, this time, before facing him, they would first endure the trial of the Tauros herd and the future evolved Arcanine.
And as for himself, although he couldn't guarantee it, with his current Growth rate, by the time he graduated, even if he wasn't a Kage-level expert, he wouldn't be far off.
Uchiha Hayato's steps gradually came to a halt.
—Is someone home?
He kept all his important tools in the system's backpack, so he wasn't worried about his things being stolen.
Although he had told Kushina and Minato they could visit anytime, Minato wasn't that casual. When he wasn't home, Kushina, being active, would only play with Growlithe, and recently, Hyuga Ruri and Yakushi Nonou had been calling her out to go shopping together. She never visited when he wasn't home.
So who could it be?
Hayato raised his guard, released Chimchar, and slowly pushed open the door.
The visitor hadn't concealed their presence. Two pairs of shoes were at the entrance, one adult-sized, the other slightly smaller.
Uchiha Hayato noticed Uchiha Setsuna sitting upright at the living room table, and beside him was an elegant young woman dressed in dark blue.
"Elder, and this is…?"