This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 267 Invitation

Inside a makeshift office constructed from several corrugated steel panels at the construction site of the new Konoha Center.

"Buzzing—"

A standing air conditioner and air purifier powered by a chakra battery were running at full speed, desperately blowing away the suffocating heat and the smell of ink from the piles of blueprints inside the room.

Nishikawa Tetsu, with his messy black hair and dark circles under his eyes, was biting his pen and staring intently at a proposal on the table.

"No, if this line goes around the load-bearing wall in Zone B, the loss rate will increase by 0.5%, and there is a risk of short circuit causing an explosion."

Nishikawa Tetsu ran a hand through his hair in frustration. "The new insulation material Orochimaru sent isn't enough. We need to get another foreign exchange grant from the Ministry of Finance to purchase it from the Land of Water..."

"Vice Minister, there are three urgent documents here that require your signature!" Yoshida Kazushima rushed in carrying a stack of documents. "One is a research institute funding application, one is a letter of intent for leasing shops in the commercial district, and the other is... Akatsuki Construction Group's proposal to increase the supply of meat for late-night snacks!"

"Sign, sign, sign them all! Give them plenty of meat, as long as they can finish the main structure of the mall this week, I'll feed them whatever they want!"

Nishikawa Tetsu didn't even look up, his pen flying across the document as he made annotations.

Since the Konoha renovation project was launched, Nishikawa Tetsu has completely entered cultivation mode.

They ate, drank, and relieved themselves all on the construction site. When they were tired, they would take a nap on chairs pushed together, and when they woke up, they would continue running between the finance department, the research institute, and the construction site.

If it weren't for the nutritional supplements from the research institute keeping him afloat, his body would have given out long ago.

"Squeak—"

The rickety, makeshift door to the office was pushed open.

"It seems that our Minister Nishikawa is living a more fulfilling life than he is on the battlefield."

A voice, tinged with a hint of mockery, rang out.

Nishikawa Tetsu raised his head from the pile of documents, his bloodshot eyes straining to focus as he made out the person who had just arrived.

Fugaku Uchiha, dressed in a crisp police uniform, stood at the door with his arms crossed, his usually serious face clearly showing his displeasure.

Beside him, Uchiha Mikoto, dressed in an elegant light-colored kimono, was looking at Nishikawa Tetsu with a pained expression, carrying a delicate food box.

"Fugaku-senpai? Mikoto-nee?"

Nishikawa Tetsu threw down his pen, rubbed his sore eyes, and stood up in surprise.

"Why are you here?"

"Let's see if you've already died from being buried in piles of blueprints."

Fugaku snorted and strode into the office, pulling up a chair and sitting down.

"I'm here to settle accounts with you. You little brat, you've been doing infrastructure work here, but you've left a huge mess for the police department!"

Fugaku slammed a list of personnel in front of Nishikawa Tetsuya with a "thud," his brows furrowing into a deep knot.

"Look at the list of entourage sent from the Daimyo's residence! Not only is the Daimyo himself coming to watch the Chunin Exams, but all the high-ranking officials, including the Left and Right Ministers and the Minister of Finance, are also coming!"

"This isn't a match spectator gathering; it's like the entire Fire Country cabinet has moved to Konoha!"

Fugaku grew increasingly angry as he spoke, his chest heaving violently.

"During the Chunin Exams, the village was already a mixed bag, with people from Sunagakure, Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and even Kirigakure all mingling together. At this crucial juncture, you actually suggested that the Hokage invite the Daimyo as well?"

"What if those spies or radicals from other villages act impulsively and do something harmful to the Daimyo or other political figures in Konoha... Do you know how much security pressure the police department faces? If something happens, the entire Uchiha clan will be blamed for inadequate protection!"

Faced with Fugaku's barrage of complaints, Nishikawa Tetsuya not only remained calm but also revealed a tired yet extremely confident smile.

"Fugaku-senpai, high risk brings high reward."

Nishikawa Tetsu picked up the list and flipped through it casually.

"If the dignitaries and other officials don't come, who will profit from all the money we've spent building in those luxurious shopping malls, upscale restaurants, and those dazzling modern facilities?"

"The purchasing power of ordinary people is limited. What we want to harvest are these leeks standing at the top of the power pyramid."

Nishikawa Tetsu walked up to Fugaku, patted him on the shoulder, and said in a low voice:

"Moreover, this is also the best stage for the Uchiha clan and the police department to fully demonstrate their strength in front of the high-ranking officials of the Land of Fire."

"If you can handle this security operation flawlessly and demonstrate your capabilities to the Daimyo... Konoha Peace Corporation's business will be much easier, won't it?"

"You have such a mouth..."

Fugaku was taken aback by Nishikawa Tetsu's theory. Although he knew in his heart that Nishikawa was right, as the security chief who actually bore the pressure, he still felt extremely overwhelmed.

"Alright, Fugaku, stop complaining. Chejun has already worked hard enough for the village these past few days."

Mikoto interrupted Fugaku at the right moment, gently placed the food box on the table, and opened the lid.

A rich and enticing aroma of chicken soup instantly filled the entire office, overpowering the pungent smell of ink.

"Che-jun, this is ginseng chicken soup that I specially made. Drink some while it's hot. Look how thin you are, your dark circles are almost as bad as a panda's." Mikoto said with concern as she ladled out the soup.

"Thank you, Sister Mikoto! Sister Mikoto is so good to me, unlike some people who only know how to complain and urge me to work."

Nishikawa Toru picked up the bowl without any hesitation and drank it down in big gulps, not forgetting to give Fugaku a provocative look.

Fugaku's eye twitched, but out of respect for Mikoto, he forced himself not to react.

"Actually, this is the main reason we're here today."

Mikoto pulled out an exquisitely designed invitation card with gold lettering on a red background and the Uchiha clan crest from her sleeve, and handed it to Nishikawa Tetsu with both hands, her face slightly flushed.

"Next Saturday is my wedding with Fugaku. As the best man, you absolutely must be there on time!"

"Pfft—cough cough!"

Nishikawa Tetsu almost spat out his chicken soup, coughed a few times, quickly put down the bowl, and accepted the invitation with both hands.

"Next Saturday? So soon?!"

He stared wide-eyed at the date on the invitation, his mind racing as he calculated the construction schedule.

"Oh dear, I've been so busy I've completely forgotten! What a pity..." Nishikawa Tetsu looked at the two of them with regret. "I was originally planning to personally design a groundbreaking wedding for you two! Like projecting a giant heart into the sky, or using electromagnetic cannons to launch fireworks..."

Don't even think about it!

Upon hearing this, Fugaku's face darkened instantly, and he interrupted him sharply.

"The Uchiha clan's weddings have strict traditions and etiquette! If those old fogies saw you making such a mess, they'd definitely activate their Sharingan and fight you to the death on the spot!"

Fugaku glared at Nishikawa Tetsu with lingering fear: "You'd better save your breath. When you get married, you can hold it on the moon, and I won't stop you!"

"Me? I don't even have a partner, why would I get married?"

Nishikawa Tetsu shrugged nonchalantly, then his eyes lit up and he revealed a mischievous smile.

"But it's alright, I can't handle Fugaku-senpai's wedding, but there's always Minato!"

"When Minato and Kushina get married, I'll make sure it's an unforgettable occasion for them! I'll make the wedding of the Yellow Flash and the Red Hot Chili Pepper a legendary tale in the ninja world!"

Minato Namikaze, who was reviewing documents in the Hokage Building, suddenly felt a chill without warning.

"Achoo!"

Minato rubbed his nose and glanced out the window in confusion: "Strange, who's plotting against me?"

in the office.

Mikoto couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle as she looked at Nishikawa Tetsu's eager expression.

"Alright, Che-jun, no matter what, you have to make time for next Saturday. Even if it's just one day, give yourself a break."

Unlike the elaborate modern weddings, the Uchiha clan's weddings are actually extremely simple. The best men don't have much to do, so it can really be said that they get a vacation.

"Don't worry, Mikoto-nee."

Nishikawa Tetsu carefully tucked the red invitation into his pocket, his weariness vanishing and replaced by an extremely serious expression.

"Even if the sky falls, I will never miss your wedding."