The Shopkeeper of Konoha

Hiruzen was forthright about his plans for the potion, but he never said that he would hire someone to create a copy of it. Although Aoto was aware that Hiruzen would undoubtedly hire individuals to conduct research on it, it didn't really matter to him. He wouldn't be able to recreate his work anyways.

"Aoto, how in the world did you even create such a thing?" Kakashi was curious about how he even created this and wanted to know.

"Well, there is one flower known as the blue spider lily. The potion's key component is the blue spider lily. Only two or three days a year, the flower blooms throughout the day. Then it shuts up and resembles a massive horsetail weed. Additionally, it can bloom very rarely or never at all depending on the climate. As soon as I noticed that it was mentioned in my father's notes, I started doing research on it. From what I could tell that though the flower has incredible healing properties, it can also make things go wrong. It has the power to transform a human into a vampire." Added Aoto. Even though it was all nonsense, he needed to invent one tale to convey his point.

And this story of blue spider lily was the most appropriate one as it turned that guy into immortal Michael Jackson .

"What exactly is a vampire?" Hearing the word vampire confused both Kakashi and Hiruzen. The legend of the vampire and werewolf didn't exist in this world. Maybe he should introduce this lore and earn some money from it. Entertainment was very bleak here.

"Uhh... A vampire is a creature that can consume human blood for feeding and cannot be exposed to sunlight for fear of dying, but in exchange, they gain immortality and superhuman physical abilities." Vampires were briefly explained by Aoto. Hiruzen and Kakashi both shivered at the description.

Both of them would prefer to live a regular life than spend the remainder of their eternal lives in hiding and feed on human blood. While immortality was a major lure, the issue of sucking blood and being unable to see sunlight was a huge negative.

"So doesn't consuming the medicine change a person and make him or her this so called vampire?"

"No. I have done as much study as I can on the flower, and using other substances has solved that issue. You can use it and check to see if anyone experiences any negative side effects." Aoto didn't care at all if they checked for side effects.

Although Hiruzen had faith in Aoto's assertions, he still needed to check it out before stocking up. He ultimately chose to purchase 20 vials. He committed to handing up the cash the following morning. Naturally, Aoto trusted him. Both of them departed after finalizing the agreement and cleaning the roof. Aoto's face was beaming broadly.

Finally he could see the light at the end of the tunnel and he couldn't wait to see what kind of power he would get once his shop gets updated.

The next day at afternoon, Hiruzen himself showed up and anyone seeing this old man could tell that he was beaming with joy and was very happy. The two briefcases that he was carrying let Aoto know that he had arrived with the 20 million ryo. He was summoned to Aoto's house.

This was the first time Aoto had allowed someone inside his home other than his summons, Teuchi and Ayame. Aoto was gracious enough to offer Hiruzen some tea as a gracious host.

Aoto hadn't always been a good host when they'd met, but this time he had to be because the guest had brought so much cash.

"Have you examined the potion?" As he poured him a cup of tea, Aoto questioned.

"Yes.. It is astonishing, and according to the medical professionals, there are now no adverse effects." Hiruzen spoke. A little bit of pride filled Aoto's smile. Even if the system did the work, in the end, the power and ownership of the system belonged to him.

"Thank you, Aoto." He enthusiastically bowed down and expressed gratitude to Hiruzen. Aoto didn't expect that and a part of him wanted him to stop doing that but he felt it would be disrespectful to Hiruzen. All he could say was.

"No.. no.. I'm doing this for Konoha's benefit and, hopefully, fewer deaths on the battlefield and in future missions."

"It will.. Konoha will benefit so greatly from it that we won't fear anyone else anymore." Hiruzen mentioned that while grinning enthusiastically.

"But Hokage-sama, I hope the potions can only be used for good and not for the dark things in Konoha." Suddenly stiffening his face, Aoto remarked.

"Dark things?" Hiruzen didn't understand.

"Every nation has its dark side. If I expect a village or a nation to be perfect that would be stupid. Because a village can't survive if someone didn't do the dirty work. But I don't want my potion to be used by them. I know that even if you do it, I won't know and I don't have the power to stop you. But this is the least I can ask for." Added Aoto. It was highly inappropriate of him to ask the Hokage of such a blatant condition but he still wanted to do so.

Danzo had pursued him, and he didn't want the man to be able to sleep well if at all possible. Hiruzen recognized the meaning behind his words. Hiruzen was sure that he had come across Danzo since Shikuro was following around him like a puppy as his spy passed him information but he also made sure that Danzo never bothered him.

"I swear the potion will only be applied to those who deserve it. No one else will have the authority to distribute it; only the Hokage. And even if I leave office, this law will still be in effect." Actually, before he arrived, Hiruzen had already passed that law and had the same ideas regarding this potion.