After Tsunade's intermittent reports, the two finally determined the Fire Country's war strategy and future plans.
However, before that, Tsunade's territory was completely lost.
Uchiha Shin, who had indulged himself in the pleasures of Tsunade's company, left the office in an excellent mood. The taste of victory—both on the battlefield and in private—was truly intoxicating.
Before Tsunade's consciousness faded into exhaustion, Uchiha Shin had also gathered intel regarding the recent movements of various clans.
"Holding a girl-sending conference for me… what the hell?"
He clicked his tongue, shaking his head with a grin. "Tsk tsk tsk ~ Each and every one of them is trying to curry favor with me, hoping to use marriage as a means to secure my backing and protection. They're all schemers… but I like it."
The idea of choosing from a selection of hand-picked beauties amused him. He wasn't opposed to their intentions; he just needed to make his own selections.
On his way to the Ninja Academy, he took out the scrolls containing the details of each clan's offerings. His usual companions—Mikoto, Kushina, and even Konan—were completely exhausted from last night's… exercises. None of them had managed to get up this morning, leaving Shin with some free time.
Only Tsunade had proven to be a true challenge. Her stamina, bolstered by her increasing mastery of Yang Release, made her the most resilient among them. If he were to rank vitality, she'd be second only to himself.
Smirking at the thought, he focused on the names and descriptions before him.
"The Senju Clan actually wants to send people my way? Let's see… among those recently recalled, the most striking ones are Senju Meibuki and Senju Tsukiko. But they're both little lolis."
Senju Meibuki had bandages covering everything except her face—probably the type to act rebellious. Meanwhile, Senju Tsukiko, with her high-bun and cheongsam, carried an elegant yet mischievous charm.
"Wait a minute… could this be Tenten's mother?"
Flipping through more names, he frowned.
"Do these fools misunderstand what kind of man I am? Why the hell are some of them putting their own wives on the list?!
"I'm not some depraved bandit who steals his subordinates' women!"
He scoffed, shaking his head. Still, his interest remained on the younger girls—ones he could mold and cultivate. Raising them from childhood was far more fulfilling than inheriting someone else's leftovers.
"Eliminate all candidates from the Akimichi Clan. Do they think I'm a Tiger tank driver?"
He practically spat at the scroll, cursing under his breath. The sight of the massive, heavyset girls from the Akimichi Clan nearly made him lose his appetite.
"Tsunade is 'plump and beautiful'—thick in all the right places. But you? You're just pigs! Who the hell wants to raise a piglet?!"
If the Akimichi had any idea how close their entire bloodline was to being wiped out due to this ridiculous offering, they would be trembling in fear.
Tearing up their list without hesitation, he moved on to the next scroll.
"Phew~ I feel better now."
Taking a deep breath, he looked at the remaining candidates. Some of them caught his eye.
"Yamanaka Rino from the Yamanaka Clan—now that's a fine one. Blonde, dressed like a little princess. Pure and elegant."
"The Nara Clan's selection… average, but still charming."
"The Aburame Clan… hmm. They're all wrapped up too tightly, and the glasses don't help. Can't even see what they look like under all that."
"And their whole bug thing? Yeah, that's a no from me."
He shuddered at the thought of insects crawling out mid-session. Moving on quickly, he checked the Inuzuka Clan's offering.
"The Inuzuka girls… wild, untamed. They've got a different flavor. Alright, I'll count them in."
Then his eyes landed on the final scroll. The Hyuga Clan.
"Oh? Now this… this is quality."
The moment his eyes fell on a particular name, he felt an urge to personally inspect her.
"Hyuga Hinazuki… delicate, elegant, and soft-spoken. The best among them. As expected of the Hyuga Clan—their foundation is excellent."
But something else caught his eye, making him raise a brow.
"The Hyuga Clan Head actually put his own wife on this list? Hah! Who are you trying to tempt?"
He almost felt bad. Almost.
"I don't need your wife. This purple-haired little loli is more than enough."
Satisfied with his selections, he marked down the names and sent word to the clans. The chosen ones would be sent to his estate soon.
As he approached the Ninja Academy, his eyes gleamed.
"I came here to check on Mikoto and the others, maybe give my apprentice some guidance… but now, I might as well take a look at my future investments."
With his influence, the Academy had long been restructured under his command. Boys and girls had separate sections now, and Mikoto, Kanako, and Kushina served as instructors.
Pulling out another scroll, he checked the list of students under their mentorship.
"Mikoto's students: Uchiha Izumi, Shizune, Nohara Rin.
Kushina's students: Konan, Yuhi Kurenai, Hoshigaki Hina.
Kanako's students: Senju Tsukiko, Yamanaka Rino, Senju Meibuki."
His smirk widened.
"These names… aren't these most of the ones submitted by their clans? Hah, what a coincidence."
For the first time, he felt a strange sense of guilt. Not that it would stop him.
"Ah… what a sin. Corrupting these 'flowers' in the future…
"But damn, that just makes it more exciting."
He suddenly understood why Konan had been reluctant to come to school lately.
"She's already learned everything at home, and she's older than most of these kids. No wonder she's been skipping."
This was a side effect of his reforms—he had divided the Academy into an elementary and junior high system. But since the change had only recently taken effect, there was still an awkward mix of age groups.
Konan and her batch were stuck in the middle, making them stand out.
He recalled how hard she had worked last night, repeatedly telling him she was already grown up.
"Tch. This must've been on her mind for a while."
Shin shook his head, amused. It was unfortunate for her, but there was nothing he could do about it.
As he neared the girls' school entrance, the female security guard spotted him and immediately straightened up.
"Y-Y-Your Majesty! What brings you here?"
She looked terrified, as if afraid he had caught her slacking off. He smiled at her reaction.
"Relax. I'm just here to… inspect the flowers."
He stepped forward, eyes gleaming with amusement and mischief, ready to begin his 'temporary instructor' duties.
After all, the future needed to be cultivated properly.
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