This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 74 The Busy Assistant and the Empty-Nest Captain

Since the scientific research institute's project was launched, Nishikawa Tetsu's life trajectory has become an unchanging "three-point line".

First stop: the underground laboratory.

"hiss--"

In the dimly lit corridor, a small green snake slithered up Nishikawa Tetsuya's trouser leg, skillfully coiled itself around his shoulder, and flicked its tongue.

Nishikawa Tetsu, expressionless, flicked the snake's head with his finger: "Tell Lord Orochimaru that I've brought today's experimental data. Tell him not to bring his fangs to my neck."

The stone gate suddenly burst open.

Orochimaru was wearing a loose yukata, shaking a test tube filled with purple liquid in his hand. His golden vertical pupils flashed with the languor of someone who had just woken up and... a certain dangerous interest.

"Che-jun, you're three minutes late."

Orochimaru licked his lips and handed over the test tube: "This is a modified Muscle Enhancement Agent No. 1, based on the recoil feedback of your electromagnetic cannon. Want to try it? It tastes alright."

Nishikawa Tetsu stared at the liquid bubbling with strange bubbles, his eyes twitching slightly. He couldn't believe Orochimaru's sense of taste. He pulled a thick stack of data sheets from his bag and slammed them on the table.

"Lord Orochimaru, I'm here for academic exchange, not to be a guinea pig. Also, regarding the issue of the frequency of using Lightning Release to stimulate cell activity that we discussed last time..."

The next two hours were a tough battle, ostensibly for communication but actually a brainstorming session.

Orochimaru's thinking is jumpy and crazy. One second he's discussing the physical load-bearing capacity of chakra meridians, and the next he's jumping to how to transplant the soft structure of a snake onto a human arm.

Nishikawa Tetsuya had to be fully focused in order to keep up with the pace of this Sannin and to bring his overly inhumane ideas back to a scientific and humane track when necessary.

"Alright, since you insist on not transplanting snake ligaments, then we'll just have to work on the hydraulic cushioning of the mechanical exoskeleton."

Orochimaru sheathed his scalpel with some regret: "The body is the most perfect vessel."

"Mechanics are a man's romance." Nishikawa Tetsu finished tidying up the documents and glanced at the time. "Lord Orochimaru, remember to eat on time, and don't swallow some weird scrolls for lunch again."

After saying that, he fled from the cold, gloomy place as if he were escaping.

……

The second stop was the construction site of the Konoha Science Research Institute.

The midday sun was scorching, and dust was flying everywhere.

This place was originally a training ground for the Dark Division, but it has now been dug into a huge pit.

"Stop! Stop right there!"

Nishikawa Tetsu, wearing a yellow hard hat and holding blueprints, shouted at several ninjas who were using earth-escape techniques.

"That's not how you use Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall! I need a load-bearing wall! Do you understand what a load-bearing wall is?"

He jumped into the pit, pointed to a newly erected earthen wall, and said with exasperation, "This wall isn't dense enough! This place will be used to house instruments and a chakra reactor. If it explodes, everything within a 500-meter radius will be flattened!"

The construction supervisor, Iwato, was an honest and unassuming Chunin. He was wiping sweat from his brow, looking distressed. "But Assistant Nishikawa, this is already the hardness of a standard defensive ninjutsu..."

"Standards are for ninjas; we need industrial-grade standards!"

Nishikawa Tetsu picked up a piece of chalk and drew a big X on the wall.

"Reinforce it! Add chakra metal powder inside, then sinter it again with fire release. It must be so strong that even if an explosive tag is placed right next to your face, it won't leave a single crack."

"And that ventilation vent over there," Nishikawa Tetsu turned and pointed to the other side, "It absolutely must be fitted with a triple-layer filter and a backflow preventer. Who knows what kind of experiments Lord Orochimaru might be doing in there? If a little poison gas leaks out, are we going to have the whole village wiped out?"

He wasn't exaggerating; these things are necessary to prevent accidents.

The workers looked at each other, feeling that the boy was exaggerating, but upon hearing the name "Orochimaru," they all involuntarily shuddered and swung their shovels even more vigorously.

Nishikawa Tetsu stood on the mound of earth, looking at the foundation that was gradually taking shape. He nodded in satisfaction and casually ticked off the construction schedule.

"Great, we've caught up with the schedule."

He dusted himself off and glanced at the position of the sun.

"Oh no, it's three o'clock."

……

The third stop: Konoha Police Department, Captain's Office.

When Nishikawa Tetsu pushed open the heavy oak door, panting, he was met with deathly silence.

The air conditioning in the office was on full blast. Fugaku Uchiha was sitting upright behind a large desk, his hands crossed and resting on his chin. His dark eyes peered through his fingers, staring intently at the doorway.

On the sofa next to him, Minato Namikaze was holding a cup of tea, with a helpless expression that said, "I can't save you either."

"Um... Good afternoon, senior."

Nishikawa Tetsu chuckled twice, trying to break the suffocating awkwardness, "The sunshine is really nice today."

"Yes, the sunshine is nice."

Fugaku's voice was flat and emotionless, revealing no emotion whatsoever. "So good that you were out wandering around all day, even forgetting the police department's routine meeting."

He extended a finger and gently tapped the mountain of documents on the table.

"Financial statements, security company work schedules, and the ninja tool procurement list for next quarter... Assistant Nishikawa, are you suggesting I, as the captain, calculate these things myself?"

Nishikawa Tetsu glanced at the pile of documents and felt a chill run down his spine.

"Well... I can explain. I was too engrossed in discussing the project with Lord Orochimaru this morning, and then I was supervising the construction site at noon..."

"Orochimaru, construction site."

Fugaku snorted coldly, interrupting him.

He stood up, walked to the window, his back to Nishikawa Tetsu, his dark blue police uniform exuding a strong sense of resentment.

"You're a very busy person these days. You're both the vice president of the research institute and Orochimaru's favorite."

Fugaku turned around: "Do you feel that this small temple of the police department can no longer accommodate a Buddha like you?"

"How could that be!"

Nishikawa Tetsu quickly stepped forward and skillfully refilled Fugaku's teacup with hot water.

"The police department is like my home base. All this running around is for the police department, isn't it?"

"The research institute is finished, and our police department will be the first to use the latest equipment. Whatever enhancement drugs Lord Orochimaru creates, our team members will be the first to enjoy them."

Nishikawa Tetsu said earnestly, "I went to fleece our police department!"

"Taking advantage of loopholes?"

Fugaku raised an eyebrow, his expression softening slightly, and sat back down in his chair.

"Hmph, that's easy for you to say."

He casually picked up a document and tossed it to Nishikawa Tetsuya.

"If this is just a way to fleece people, why is the budget for this 'Police Department All-Staff Physical Examination and Fitness Enhancement Plan' being taken from our accounts?"

"Because... Lord Orochimaru said, even brothers should keep clear accounts." Nishikawa Tetsu muttered to himself.

"What did you say?" Fugaku narrowed his eyes.

"No, I mean, this money was well spent!" Nishikawa Tetsu immediately stood at attention. "This is Lord Orochimaru's core technology; others can't buy it even with money!"

Looking at the dusty boy in front of him, who smelled faintly of snakes and cement, Fugaku's initial displeasure finally dissipated.

He knew that Nishikawa Tetsu had his own ideas, but...

The feeling that his subordinates were spending all their time with other men made the young Uchiha clan leader inexplicably unhappy.

"Alright, stop joking around."

Fugaku pointed to the pile of documents, "You're not allowed to leave work until all of this is finished today, and there's more..."

He paused, took an exquisite bento box from the drawer, and pushed it to the table.

"Mikoto made these. She said she made too many and asked me to bring them over. I don't like sweet tamagoyaki, so you can have these."

Nishikawa Tetsu and Minato, who was standing next to him, exchanged a glance and both saw the smile in each other's eyes.

Who does Itachi get his love for sweets from? It's so hard to guess!

"Thank you, senior!"

Nishikawa Tetsu didn't stand on ceremony. He opened the bento box, which contained not only tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), but also tempura shrimp and rice balls, all neatly arranged, clearly a special meal prepared for him.

"Eat and get back to work."

Fugaku picked up his pen again, lowered his head to correct the documents, but his ears turned slightly red.

"I'm going to cut the ribbon at the inauguration ceremony after the research institute is completed. Since it's funded by the police department, I have to give them the respect they deserve."

"Absolutely!" Nishikawa Tetsu mumbled, his mouth full of rice balls. "The center position is yours; even the Hokage has to take a backseat!"

Sunlight streamed through the window, falling on the three busy figures.

Despite the busyness and the occasional minor squabbles, the atmosphere in this office is more stable than ever.

What Nishikawa Tetsu didn't know was that while he was engrossed in his work, Fugaku's gaze would occasionally sweep over him, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

This kid is moving too fast.

He was moving so fast that Fugaku sometimes worried whether Konoha, this old and large ship, could keep up with his pace.