"Today's work is also done."
Looking at the neatly arranged thousands of axes and saws in front of him, Uzumaki Jun sighed inwardly. He leaned against a spot and slumped down.
To be honest, although repeatedly making tools like this was exhausting, his chakra control had improved. At the very least...
He could now carve patterns onto the axes.
"After so many days, the tools produced should be enough now." Uzumaki Jun glanced at the tools in front of him. After so many days, the tools should be sufficient, since not everyone was focused on logging. Most people still had other tasks.
As for Gato, he had gone out trading a few days ago. The other managers had already grown accustomed to their respective duties, and everything was progressing steadily.
And his mother?
She had already taken some ninjas to provide basic ninja education for the children. Of course, among them were also orphans left behind by the war.
Uzumaki Jun had decided internally that his mother would be Uzushiogakure's first Minister of Education. If possible, she could also serve as the director of the orphanage. He would have to ask her about it later.
And his father?
He had happily become a small supervisor, leading a group of civilians and ninjas in their work. He seemed quite enthusiastic about it.
Currently, there were still too few medical ninjas. Even though some clan members possessed vast life force like Kyoko, very few Uzumaki clansmen were passionate about medical ninjutsu. Most preferred direct, hand-to-hand combat.
"I'll have to select a group from among the children later." Uzumaki Jun rubbed his forehead. The current medical ninjas in Uzushiogakure were already struggling to care for the nation's citizens, let alone the refugees that would come later.
After all, these were people who had suffered disasters outside. There would definitely be many with health issues.
The demand for medical ninjas would only grow. For now, he could only find some willing children and teach them basic first aid so they wouldn't be overwhelmed later.
"They've also learned glassmaking and winter fishing techniques." Uzumaki Jun pondered. Winter fishing wasn't too bad. At first, people were unfamiliar with it and didn't know how to detect fish beneath the ice. But...
Some Uzumaki clansmen possessed exceptionally strong sensory abilities, making them essentially walking fish detectors. With a few sensory ninjas, they could return with full loads.
Uzumaki Jun estimated that if they built large fishing boats and took sensory ninjas out to sea, the harvest would be even more impressive.
They might even be able to sell fish and make a fortune.
As for glassmaking, due to limited conditions, the output was still very low, and...
The products were ugly.
"I wonder if Gato can trick... I mean, sell them to nobles?" Uzumaki Jun stroked his chin thoughtfully. This time, Gato had taken some better-made samples with him. If they sold well, perhaps Uzushiogakure could have its own specialty product in the early stages.
As for food...
He had also exchanged for some Earth cooking techniques, such as oil-splashed noodles, knife-shaved noodles, spicy oil noodles, dandan noodles, fried sauce noodles... Basically, all noodle dishes. He wanted to see how well they would be received. If successful, he could promote culinary culture in the ninja world.
The clan elders researching the conversion of ninjutsu into scrolls and reusable techniques had made no progress so far.
They were going crazy. A few days ago, they had asked him about his Magnet Release, shocked that someone so young could synthesize a Kekkei Genkai. They wanted to upgrade Uzushiogakure by adding Magnet Release to their vast chakra reserves...
They practically went through every Uzumaki girl around his age!
Uzumaki Jun was stunned.
These elders had lost their minds. To make the Uzumaki clan stronger, they would do anything.
They even considered kidnapping Kekkei Genkai users from other villages...
This could very well start the Second Shinobi World War from Uzushiogakure.
If his mother hadn't knocked some sense into them with her fists, they might still be fantasizing about the Uzumaki clan's glorious future.
Wanting Kekkei Genkai wasn't that hard, was it?
Once he expanded the population and pulled off some clever maneuvers, making them all admire him, wouldn't any Kekkei Genkai be possible?
Why resort to kidnapping?
Moreover...
Sustainable development in the ninja world required Kekkei Genkai. Otherwise, resources would eventually run out. Only Kekkei Genkai could ensure the ninja world's unscientific yet sustainable development. For example, with glassmaking...
If they had Crystal Release, wouldn't things be much easier?
So, in the future, the topic of "How are Kekkei Genkai created?" would definitely be included in scientific research. But for now...
There wasn't even a scientific research institute. What was there to study?
Of course, seeing the elders staying up late researching, Uzumaki Jun couldn't bear it. He gave them a hint: perhaps they didn't need to engrave ninjutsu on paper. For example...
Engraving them on metal or tools might work. Future scientific ninja tools worked like that, didn't they?
Also...
The improved Flying Thunder God kunai also had seals engraved on them, right?
Imagine if they wanted a gas stove. They could create a gas stove tool, then engrave fire-nature ninjutsu seals and temperature-adjustment seals. As for the gas...
If civilians lacked chakra, they could just buy chakra scrolls once they ran out...
This was another path to wealth.
Selling energy was quite profitable.
The only trouble was simplifying the ninjutsu patterns. Future Minato might have some insights, since he was the one who changed the Flying Thunder God seal into "Love of the Shinobi."
For now, let the elders research it first...
Hadn't they already started developing a researcher's spirit?
They had even learned to stay up late studying technology.
Now, domestically, since he no longer needed to exhaust himself managing everything, things had gradually become easier. The only issue was that after using the Gold Dust Axe and Gold Dust Saw techniques, he always felt drained and in need of replenishment.
"Hibiki, the tools are ready. Come and take them." Uzumaki Jun called out helplessly.
"Shunshin!"
Uzumaki Hibiki appeared instantly and said respectfully, "Thank you for your hard work, Lord Jun."
"It's nothing." Uzumaki Jun waved his hand. "Where's Kushina?"
Why hadn't he seen her today? She usually followed him around.
"The young lady went to the queen's place," Uzumaki Hibiki replied.
"What's she doing there?" Uzumaki Jun asked curiously. That place was full of teachers and young children. Was she looking for playmates her age?
"The young lady is helping the queen take care of the children."
"Huh?" Uzumaki Jun was stunned. He rubbed his chin and muttered, "Is she planning to contribute to Uzushiogakure?"
But this girl...
Would she end up becoming the academy's top bully?
Uzumaki Hibiki hesitated, wanting to say something, but ultimately held back. He sighed inwardly, thinking, "She's just unhappy that the queen has been getting close to a girl named Uzumaki Kyoko lately."
But considering...
This was Lord Jun's family matter. It was better not to interfere, or else the young lady and the queen's fists would be hard to deal with. If he spoke carelessly, he might spend the winter bedridden.
"Inform the clan leader and the elder to come to the meeting room later," Uzumaki Jun stretched and said. "It's time to go to Konoha."
Since everything was ready, it was time to recruit people. Taking advantage of the post-war period, recruiting more people would be beneficial. Besides, he also wanted to visit Uzumaki Mito, the legendary woman of Konoha.
She probably wouldn't last much longer.
The question was, without an Uzumaki, what would happen to the Nine-Tails?
Use it as a Pokémon?
That would be truly tragic.
Without Naruto's talk-no-jutsu to tame it, the first thing the Nine-Tails would do after breaking free would be to destroy Konoha.
As for why he was going to Konoha instead of other villages to recruit refugees...
Wasn't it obvious?
Konoha naturally attracted talented refugees.
The chances of encountering geniuses in Konoha were higher.
"Yes!" Uzumaki Hibiki replied respectfully.