This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 102 Assistant Replacement

After the Konoha Science Research Institute was completed, this behemoth was like a tractor with a full tank of fuel, and it began to rumble and run at full speed.

Building B, the civilian technology zone, is filled with the sounds of hammering and the occasional strange explosion every day.

"Attention! Attention! Prototype Unit 1 activated!"

"A researcher shouted, sweating profusely. In front of him, a bulky iron box connected to a chakra converter was humming.

"Click".

As soon as the switch was pressed, a visible burst of white steam shot out from the gaps in the iron box, instantly freezing the ground within two meters around it into an ice rink.

"Success! The refrigerator prototype!" The researcher cheered, even though his eyebrows were covered in frost.

Nishikawa Tetsu stood on the second-floor corridor, holding blueprints in his hand, looking helplessly at the group of people.

"The power is too high... I asked you to build a refrigerator, not an ice coffin. Turn the power down three levels, or the fruit you put in will turn into rocks."

He ticked a box on the plan in his hand.

Besides refrigerators, there are also air conditioners, cameras, and other consumer technology products.

These things may not sound very ninja-like, but once they are put on the market, even nobles and daimyo will obediently pay for them.

"only……"

Nishikawa Tetsu rubbed his slightly sore neck, looked at the pile of clueless data about the "Chakra Battery" in his hand, and sighed deeply.

"Human energy has its limits."

They had to keep an eye on monetizing civilian projects, relentlessly work on core battery technologies, and also deal with all sorts of trivial matters at the police department.

"We need to find a scapegoat... cough, a successor."

Nishikawa Tetsu's eyes narrowed as he looked in the direction of the police department, a wicked smile spreading across his face.

……

Police Department, Captain's Office.

Fugaku Uchiha was staring at a document, his poker face etched with utter despair.

"Knock knock knock".

"Go in." Fugaku said without looking up, his voice hoarse.

Nishikawa Tetsu pushed open the door and entered, wearing that professional fake smile that made Fugaku's heart pound.

"Senior, you look great. It seems like you've been very busy with work lately."

"Filled up my ass!" Fugaku slammed his pen down, pointing at the pile of documents. "You finally decided to come back? You've been stuck in the research institute all week; the police department's paperwork is piled up to the ceiling!"

"That's exactly what I wanted to say, senior."

Nishikawa Tetsu walked to the table and said sincerely:

"For the long-term development of the police department, and so that the research institute can provide us with new equipment more quickly, I have decided to resign from my position as assistant police officer."

"What?!"

Fugaku suddenly stood up, bracing himself on the table with both hands, his pupils dilating in shock.

"You're going to run away?! You're abandoning this mess?!"

"Calm down, senior, calm down."

Nishikawa Tetsu quickly reassured him, "I'm not running away, I'm becoming an honorary advisor. Think about it, my mind is completely focused on research right now. What if I make a mistake and cause a mess?"

"Then who's going to do the work if you leave? Am I, the captain, supposed to do it myself?" Fugaku asked despairingly. "I'd rather go to the battlefield and kill the enemy!"

"Of course not."

Nishikawa Tetsuya revealed his true intentions with a sly smile.

"I have found you an excellent successor, even more suitable than I am to handle these trivial matters."

"Who, Nara Shikaku?" Fugaku immediately thought of the kid that Minato and Tetsu had both praised before.

"That's right."

Nishikawa Toru pointed in the direction of the staff room next door.

"Although he may seem lazy, he is one of Konoha's top intellectual talents. The Nara clan excels at coordination and planning, so handling these documents is a piece of cake for him."

"Moreover..." Nishikawa Tetsu lowered his voice, "He's from the Hokage faction. If we promote him to assistant, the Third Hokage will think that we Uchiha are sensible. That's called political correctness."

Fugaku frowned and thought for a while.

Although I hate to admit it, Shikaku's abilities are undeniable; it's just that he'd rather lie down than sit up...

"Will he agree?" Fugaku asked doubtfully. "That guy is notoriously averse to trouble."

"This requires you to demonstrate the authority of a captain."

Nishikawa Tetsu pulled out a pre-prepared "Personnel Appointment Letter" from his pocket.

"You just need to stamp it, and leave the rest to me. I'll make him 'willing' to take on this heavy responsibility."

……

Ten minutes later, in the police department's break room.

Nara Shikaku was lying on the sofa with a book covering his face, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.

Suddenly, he felt two shadows loom over him.

Shikaku put the book away, opened one of his dead fish eyes, and saw the smiling Nishikawa Tetsu and the serious-looking Uchiha Fugaku.

"...I have a bad feeling." Shikaku wanted to turn around and run away.

"Congratulations, Shikaku!"

Nishikawa Tetsu grabbed his shoulder and shook his hand warmly. "After Captain Fugaku's careful consideration and my strong recommendation, the organization has decided to entrust you with an even more important responsibility!"

"From today onwards, you are the Assistant Police Officer, concurrently serving as the Chief Financial Officer, Human Resources Manager, and Complaints Handling Specialist!"

"ha?!"

Shikaku jumped up, his pineapple-shaped hair all sticking out.

"This is too much trouble! I refuse! I'm perfectly happy with my current job!"

"Shikaku."

Fugaku stepped forward, put his hands behind his back, and looked at him with a deep gaze.

"That's an order. And... I remember the Nara clan's medicinal herb business is looking to expand into new trade routes? Perfect timing, 'Heian Corporation' still has vacancies for escort missions next month..."

This is a blatant threat (scratch that) in exchange for benefits.

Watching the two of them singing and responding in unison, Lu Jiu thought about how his old man at home was always nagging him not to mess with those jealous people.

He sighed deeply, "But now these envious people are coming after me!"

Shikaku slumped back onto the sofa, letting out a mournful groan like a salted fish.

"This is so troublesome... Are you guys conscripting men?"

"Then it's settled!"

Nishikawa Tetsu quickly stuffed the appointment letter into Shikaku's arms, then pulled Fugaku and turned to leave.

"The handover is all on the table! Senior Shikaku, the future of the police department rests on your shoulders! Do your best!"

Stepping out of the lounge, Nishikawa Tetsu and Fugaku exchanged a glance and simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.

They finally managed to shift the blame.

……

Evening, in the woods behind Konoha.

The setting sun cast dappled light and shadow through the gaps in the leaves.

Minato Namikaze had just finished a day of training and was sitting on a tree stump wiping his sweat.

"Watergate".

Nishikawa Tetsu walked over, holding a scroll in his hand.

"Che? Are you done with the police department?" Minato greeted him with a smile.

"Yeah, they found a scapegoat... cough, a successor."

Nishikawa Tetsu sat down next to Minato and handed him the scroll.

"What is this?" Minato asked curiously as he took it.

"This is a rubbing of Lady Uzumaki Mito's notes on sealing techniques."

Nishikawa Tetsu spoke casually, as if he were handing over an ordinary newspaper.

"When I visited Lord Mito before, I specifically requested that if I encountered a talented person, I hope that this knowledge could be passed on, and Lord Mito agreed."

Minato paused for a moment, and the scroll in his hand suddenly felt heavy.

"A secret to sealing techniques? Or from Lady Mito?"

He knew perfectly well what this meant. The Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques were treasures of the ninja world, coveted by countless people.

"Che, this is too precious, I..."

"Take it."

Nishikawa Tetsu interrupted him, looking earnestly into Minato's deep blue eyes:

"You have excellent chakra control and a quick mind; you're definitely cut out for sealing techniques."

"Although I got my hands on this thing, all my energy is currently focused on research, and I have no time to delve into these profound techniques. It's just gathering dust here."

In fact, Nishikawa Tetsu knew that in the original work, Minato improved the Flying Thunder God Technique with his superb sealing techniques and even sealed the Nine-Tails.

Although Nishikawa Tetsu doesn't expect Minato to solve the battery problem for him right now—after all, they are two completely different systems—he feels that since he has this resource, it's better to hand it over to the most suitable person than to let it rot in his hands.

"Furthermore, Kushina is from the Uzumaki clan, and we might need someone who knows sealing techniques to help us in some areas in the future."

Nishikawa Tetsu smiled and gave Minato a reason he couldn't refuse.

Upon hearing Kushina's name, Minato's expression instantly hardened.

He gripped the reel tightly and nodded heavily to Nishikawa Tetsu.

"Thank you, Che. I will study hard and never let you down."

"No need to thank me. If you become a master of sealing techniques in the future, just remember to draw a few more defensive barriers for my laboratory. The current security system is still a bit inadequate."

Nishikawa Tetsu stood up and patted the dirt off his bottom.

"Alright, I need to go back and study. Don't practice too late."

Watching Nishikawa Tetsu's departing figure, Minato unrolled the scroll.

The dense array of techniques came into view, obscure and difficult to understand, but in Minato's eyes, it was like a door to a new world.

He took a deep breath, gathered chakra at his fingertips, and began to trace the runes in the air.

Although he doesn't yet know how useful these techniques will be in the future, he knows that this is his best friend's trust and an opportunity to become stronger.

Inside the police department building.

Nara Shikaku looked at the pile of documents in front of him, which was taller than him, and let out a scream:

"Nishikawa Tetsu! I'm not done with you!!!"