LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 323: Chapter 323
Konoha, Year 77
A decade had passed since the Fourth Great Ninja War. Though the Five Great Shinobi Villages triumphed against their enemies, the ninja world suffered catastrophic destruction.
In response, the Five Great Nations forged a pact to use the Five Kage Summit to resolve disputes peacefully, effectively erasing war as an option.
This prolonged peace spurred rapid development in all nations. Konoha expanded several times over, now boasting electric rail systems and high-rises towering even above the Hokage Rock.
"Year 77 of Konoha... This is far earlier than I planned. Karasuk, what happened?"
Yoichi held the artifact Karasuki, questioning its malfunction. His intention was to jump directly to Year 83 of Konoha, when Isshiki was set to make his move.
At that time, Yoichi could locate Isshiki's base and claim a juvenile Ten-Tails, using its energy and Isshiki's chakra to cultivate a new Divine Tree fruit.
Returning to his timeline with this knowledge would allow him to track Isshiki, acquire the Ten-Tails, and produce another Divine Tree fruit.
It was a perfect plan—until Rinne faltered mid-travel, ejecting him from the temporal passage prematurely.
"Energy depletion spiked suddenly," Karasuki explained. "From now on, every year of traversal will consume exponentially more energy. You must replenish it first."
"Not enough energy? This is the fifth time I've recharged you. What's causing this?"
"Unknown."
Examining Karasuki's reserves, Yoichi saw it had less than 10% remaining. Calculating the requirements, he estimated he would need to recharge Karasuki twelve times to reach six years into the future.
Each recharge consumed a significant amount of his chakra, requiring extended recovery periods.
"Forget it. I'll make do here. Temporal traversal is more exhausting than I anticipated. Maybe it's time to explore the mysteries of the Tenseigan."
Yoichi resolved to remain in Year 77 of Konoha. Six years was a trivial wait for him, and Karasuki's instability suggested the unpredictable risks of further travel.
"For now, let's delve into alchemy."
...
Konoha, Hokage Tower
In the commerce department of the Hokage Tower, a Konoha ninja reviewed Yoichi's application.
"You want to open a pharmacy?" the ninja asked, somewhat uncertain.
"Not a pharmacy for selling general medicines," Yoichi clarified. "It's a shop for acquiring rare and unique medicinal herbs. I'll also sell a few personal secret remedies."
Surprised, the ninja asked, "Oh? Are you a medical-nin?"
"No, I'm an apothecary. My goal is to gather materials."
Pointing to the application, Yoichi asked, "Can I proceed?"
"Of course, but if there's any trouble, we'll revoke your license. Have you chosen a location?"
Yoichi nodded. "I've already purchased a property on my way here. The owner was selling their shop, so I took it."
Satisfied, the ninja stamped the application, approving Yoichi's business.
Konoha in this timeline encouraged commerce but lacked strict oversight. Yoichi found it surprisingly easy to open a shop, a stark contrast to his own timeline, where selling medicine required stringent qualifications.
The shop Yoichi acquired had ample space, previously used for grain sales. The former owner sought to transition into a different business, leaving the property on the market for some time.
The three-story shop suited Yoichi's needs perfectly:
The first floor would serve as the storefront.The second floor would be his alchemy lab.The third floor would be his living quarters.
Having not practiced alchemy for some time, Yoichi decided to spend significant effort refining his skills. With his mastery over the Golden Emperor's Flame and spiritual energy techniques, he was confident in producing six- or seven-tier pills if sufficient materials were available.
He published an advertisement in the ninja world's largest newspaper, specifying his interest in rare herbs with high energy content or long growth periods. The ad ensured visibility across all Five Great Nations, though he wondered if anyone would respond.
At the Uchiha Household
After her first day of school, Sarada returned home with a sigh. "Mom, I'm back."
She found her mother, Sakura, engrossed in a newspaper.
"Mom, what are you reading?" Sarada asked, setting down her bag.
Sakura, realizing her daughter had arrived, quickly apologized with a smile. "Oh, Sarada, welcome back! Are you hungry?"
"Not really. But what's so interesting in the paper?"
"A new shop opened in Konoha—a pharmacy buying rare herbs. Their ad says accepted materials will fetch at least one million ryo," Sakura explained, pointing at the advertisement.
"If we could sell one of your dad's herbs, it'd help with the mortgage," she added with a hopeful laugh.
Sarada raised an eyebrow. "What do they sell? It doesn't say much."
Sakura shrugged. "Secret remedies, apparently. We can check it out later. Enough about that—how was your first day at school?"
Sarada groaned. "Terrible. The opening ceremony went fine, but Boruto ruined everything. He even got suspended!"
Laughing softly, Sakura said, "He reminds me of his father. Go wash up; dinner's ready."
...
The Next Day
After Sarada left for school, Sakura decided to visit the new pharmacy. Retrieving a box of herbs Sasuke had brought back during a mission, she considered selling them to alleviate financial strain.
On her way, she encountered Ino.
"Heading somewhere, Sakura?" Ino asked, carrying a basket of flowers.
"Yes, to a new pharmacy in town. They're buying rare herbs. Sasuke brought some back, but they've been sitting unused," Sakura replied.
"A new pharmacy? Why not sell them to Shikamaru's family? They specialize in that business," Ino suggested.
Sakura laughed nervously. "I saw the ad and thought I'd give it a try. Besides, I don't want to impose on Shikamaru."
"Mind if I join you? I'm curious about this shop," Ino offered.
"Of course!"
(End of Chapter)
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