The sunset deepened its hue, casting a reddish glow across the sky. Golden rays pierced through the clouds, illuminating the distant mountain peaks like bursts of fireworks. As the red expanse of the sunset widened, the sun eventually dipped below the horizon, leaving behind a delicate crimson.

  Walking in the twilight, enveloped by the spring breeze, a group of children who had spent the day outdoors gathered together and made their way back to the Uchiha cn compound.

  The backpacks they carried, bulging even more than when they set out in the morning, gave the idea of the hunt they caught. After indulging in a noon meal of "Rock style barbecue," their bellies swollen and mouths slick with oil, they had little appetite for the pastries, rice balls, sandwiches, and other provisions brought from home.

  Toshiro, briefly assuming the role of "Pig Syer" demonstrated a straightforward and practical approach to dealing with the wild boar. Swiftly removing its head, skin, and entrails, he buried the unsavory parts in a pit.

  Despite this, the remaining edible portion weighed nearly 200 Kilos. Of which they had consumed upwards of 100 kilos.

  Before heading home, they divided the meat into twenty portions, wrapping each in leaves and distributing them among the group. When distributing, Toshiro did not take an equal approach. For example, he allocated more generous portions to Mamoru and Shou, who had joined him in the hunt, knowing they came from single-parent households or had lost their parents.

  In this world, where both ordinary civilians and powerful ninjas face high mortality rates, such acts of kindness carry deep significance. Some succumb to illness, fall in the battles of ninjas, get entangled in the conflicts among the five great ninja vilges, or the perilous missions that ninjas routinely undertake. Regardless of the world one inhabits, life remains fragile.

  "I'm home!" After bidding his friends farewell one by one, Toshiro returned home.

  "Ah, welcome back! Go wash up; dinner will be ready soon." replied Mei excitedly.

  The eighteen-year-old girl, shedding her youthful exuberance, was blossoming into the prime of her life.

  "Did you have a good time with your friends today?" His 'elder sister' Mei Uchiha asked with evident excitement.

  Intelligent, diligent, resilient, self-disciplined, mature, and thoughtful—it's no exaggeration to use such terms typically reserved for adults to describe him. Sometimes, she wondered if this child might grow into an extraordinary ninja capable of reshaping not just the cn or the vilge, but perhaps even the entire ninja world.

  As for his 'aunt's' expectations, Toshiro remained oblivious. If he were aware, he would likely be rendered speechless.

  Despite possessing a mature soul beyond his years, his usual demeanor stood out prominently among his peers. The decision to become a ninja rgely stems from the hazardous nature of this world. Part of the allure lies in his curiosity about supernatural abilities and perhaps the inevitable tragedy that lies ahead.

  "It was wonderful spending time with everyone today, and we hunted a huge wild boar." With that, he retrieved a piece of wild boar meat wrapped in leaves from his backpack and pced it in the refrigerator.

  The refrigerator, a new product unched just st year, doesn't seem to have gained much popurity due to its slightly higher price tag. Convincing Mei to invest in it required quite a bit of persuasion, but the benefits were undeniable.

  "I heard Mei-neechan has been getting close to a guy named 'Asahi' in the police force tely. Are you pnning to tie the knot?" The two sat across from each other at the dining table in the living room, enjoying their meal and conversation.

  "You're just a little kid. Focus on eating and having fun! That's none of your business..." The girl, clearly the subject of the conversation, blushed slightly and shot Toshiro an annoyed gre.

  Seeing her blush with embarrassment, Toshiro swiftly changed the subject.

  "How's the development of the special hemostatic agent coming along?"

  "Well, the progress is quite promising. Clinical trials are nearly ready to commence within the next two weeks!"

  It's still the 38th year of Konoha. With the vilge having emerged victorious from the Second Ninja World War, it is now nursing its wounds and quietly gathering strength. The medical system is at the forefront of efforts to boost investment, but it's just the beginning, and progress has been slow.

  A year and a half ago, to divert Mei's attention and not have her worry too much about him, Toshiro trained heavily to get stronger and developed good bonds with the cn kids.

  With an eye on his future safety, he proposed the development of a coagution agent to swiftly stop bleeding on the battlefield. After over a year of painstaking research and development, it's finally nearing fruition.

  "That's impressive. Have you begun animal experiments? How's the efficacy?"

  The swift progress can be attributed to Mei's remarkable talent as a 'medical ninja'. Along with the cn's secret medicine. By finding ways to repce costly medicinal ingredients, the price of this secret medicine has been significantly reduced.

  "The efficacy is remarkable! For wounds measuring no more than 15 cm in length and 3 mm in width, bleeding can be swiftly stopped within 10 seconds to 3 minutes, depending on the wound's depth. It's particurly effective for non-penetrating wounds caused by shuriken and kunai. The cn's top-secret wound medicine formu is rgely responsible for its success.

  As an old rival of the Senju cn ninjas, who had remarkable physical strength and recovery abilities, the Uchiha could only compete in terms of recovery power using medical ninjutsu. So, the cn began to address these gaps by focusing on injury medicine.

  "Oh, does it work that well? Are you considering incorporating this medicine into the regur medical supplies for ninjas?"

  Unexpectedly, Toshiro's actions inadvertently stirred up some changes within the cn.

  Given that it's a medicine developed by the Uchiha cn with a secret formu, spreading it within Konoha Vilge will inevitably face obstacles.

  "It's not as simple as it seems. Even if the clinical trials show promising results and the cn approves, there are still hurdles to overcome within the vilge!"

  Toshiro didn't see the opposition within the cn as a major problem. Since the cn's internal strife 30 years ago due to Madara's fight with Hashirama and the subsequent fight for the position of cn head, there hasn't been any internal strife within the cn.

  "That's why I sought advice from Princess Tsunade. During the initial stages of creating the drug, I aimed to repce a nearly irrepceable and high priced component of the main ingredients. But I got stuck on what to use as the repcement. Tsunade helped me figure it out. I am hoping she will help with the vilge's approval, as she has enough political clout and is a student of the Hokage."

  "I believe it's highly probable that the cn will agree. With Princess Tsunade's influence in the vilge, the issue shouldn't be too serious! After all, it can minimize ninja casualties, and I doubt the Third Hokage would object.

  Moreover, the demand for medicine in Konoha Vilge surpasses that of the police force. As long as the secret recipe remains undisclosed, many unemployed individuals within the cn could secure meaningful employment.

  Despite being a rge Uchiha cn, there are numerous idle members who cannot become ninjas, and there's a significant demand for employment."

  "Yes, it would indeed be wonderful if everything proceeded smoothly, as you suggested! It would be a pity if it remained confined to just our cn's use."

  "Don't worry, Neechan! This endeavor benefits both the vilge and the cn. I believe neither the Third Hokage nor the Patriarch will reject such a favorable opportunity!"

  Success often involves numerous stakeholders. Failing to achieve a satisfactory outcome for all parties involved can lead to complications.

  The current patriarch of the Uchiha Shigeyama is one of the graduates of the Ninja Academy and not from the Warring Cn era. He assumed leadership after the untimely demise of his predecessor, Uchiha Kagami, the second-generation disciple.

  Throughout the years, he has worked tirelessly to maintain strong retions between the vilge and the cn. Additionally, he has endeavored to mitigate the negative legacy of the cn's rebellious legend, striving to recim the cn's position within the power structure of Konoha Vilge.

  The legacy of their ancestor, the 'dancing king', is indeed a concern. Having defected after the establishment of Konoha Vilge, he controlled the Nine-Tails and engaged in a well-known pinnacle battle with the First Hokage, ultimately facing defeat.

  This history has left a significant stain on the cn's reputation. Under the influence of certain individuals, it has even incited an unprecedented civil war among the three wielders of the Mangekyo Sharingan within the cn. Which led to the decline of the cn in the coming years.

  The cn's influence has drastically declined, and the second Hokage has capitalized on this situation. Using the actions of Madara as a pretext, they ousted the cn from the core of power in Konoha.

  Toshiro has ample reason to believe that if Konoha Vilge hadn't been established less than a decade ago, the major ninja cns wouldn't have truly welcomed them back. The Uchiha cn's image is far from simple in the vilge. It's akin to a 'time bomb.'

  After dinner, Mei was preparing to retire to her study to prepare a pitch for her newly developed medicine. However, she was intercepted by Toshiro, who was seated on the sofa.

  "Wait a moment, Neechan, I have something I'd like to discuss with you!"

  AN : You can read chapters published ahead on my p@treon account - [email protected]/noviceauthor777