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This analysis struck these Konoha elites like a bolt of lightning.
The Uchiha clan shinobi's eyes were filled with shock and sudden realization.
He understood instantly.
It turned out that the clan head's big gamble wasn't about a concubine's position at all.
They were betting on whether the Uchiha clan could become the first builders of the new order!
Hyuga Hizashi lowered his head and spread out his calloused palms.
These hands could unleash the gentle fist techniques at any moment.
Caged Bird Seal.
Instruction.
How similar.
However, the shackles the main family placed on him were to protect the Hyuga clan.
And the rules that the daimyo set for all shinobi were for the construction of the entire Land of Fire.
The laughable thing was that the main family's cage suffocated him, made him despair.
But the daimyo's rules made him... see another possibility.
A possibility that Neji would no longer be marked with the cursed seal.
Not far away, Asuma, leaning against the wall, saw everything.
Asuma snorted coldly.
He heard every word Nara Shikato said.
Absurd. That was his first reaction.
He wanted to refute, to mock that it was nothing but alarmist talk.
But he opened his mouth and couldn't say a word.
Because these words explained all the unreasonableness before his eyes.
That daimyo wasn't playing house with them.
He was redefining the rules of the game for the entire shinobi world.
And they hadn't even understood what the rules were.
In this silent atmosphere, Nara Shikato's gaze swept over the chaotic construction site. A bitter smile appeared on his face.
"This is an exam, and we not only didn't understand the questions, but we almost tore up the test paper."
He turned to look at everyone. "Everyone, we can't wait any longer."
"We are shinobi, so let's use shinobi methods to solve the problem!"
"We must submit a satisfactory answer sheet to the daimyo!"
The shinobi of the Ino-Shika-Cho clans responded first. They were already led by the Nara clan.
"Tell us what to do!"
"That's right, we'll listen to you!"
Kazuma and Natsukawa also immediately gathered around. Their faces showed unconcealed excitement.
They didn't understand what order and instruction meant, but they understood the last sentence.
Use shinobi methods to solve the problem and submit an answer sheet!
This was exactly how they longed to prove themselves!
The Uchiha clan shinobi did not speak, but silently stepped forward, showing their stance with their actions.
Hyuga Hizashi slowly opened his eyes. His Byakugan was clear.
He calmly asked, "What do you need me to do?"
Nara Shikato looked at his companions who had gathered around. He felt much more at ease.
At least now, this team was united.
As for Asuma, who was still sulking in the corner, and the other few hesitant shinobi clan members, he couldn't attend to them for now.
"Good!"
Nara Shikato nodded vigorously. "The problems lie in two points: one, precision; two, collaboration."
"Ninjutsu is powerful, but its control is too crude, leading to huge dimensional errors."
"There is a lack of effective communication between shinobi and craftsmen, leading to chaotic procedures and constant rework."
His thinking was incredibly clear. "So, our task..."
"Is not to build walls, but to use our abilities to become the central processor of the entire construction site!"
He pointed to Hyuga Hizashi and the Uchiha clansman.
"First step, measurement and calibration!"
"Hizashi, Natsume! Your eye techniques are the most precise rulers. Use the blueprints as a benchmark to recheck all dimensions on the site, marking errors down to the millimeter!"
"No problem." Both said in unison.
Hizashi and Uchiha Natsume exchanged glances. Both saw a hint of competitive spirit in the other's eyes.
The next second, "Byakugan!"
"Sharingan!"
Two pairs of the shinobi world's top eye techniques activated simultaneously!
Hyuga Hizashi's vision penetrated the dust and structures. The entire construction site's layout was clearly presented in his mind.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Natsume's three tomoe slowly rotated.
The data and lines on the blueprint were perfectly replicated, undergoing millimeter-level comparison with the actual construction.
Nara Shikato then pointed to the Yamanaka clan shinobi.
"Second step, communication! Ryo, you will act as our communication hub!"
"Transmit the calibrated data to the shinobi responsible for construction."
"Understood!" Yamanaka Ryo immediately sat cross-legged, forming hand seals. His mental energy was highly concentrated.
He didn't try to connect everyone, but rather established over a dozen point-to-point mental channels, connecting the minds of those dozen or so shinobi.
"Third step, dispatch!"
Nara Shikato took a deep breath. "Shadow clone jutsu!"
Bang!
An identical Nara Shikato appeared beside him.
"The main body is responsible for overall dispatch. The clone will communicate with the craftsmen, integrate their needs and construction processes, and formulate the optimal plan!"
"Fourth step, execution!"
He looked at the Akimichi clan member and the Inuzuka clan shinobi.
"Hayama, Ri, you are responsible for leading your other companions to supervise the construction quality of each stage and ensure the plan is executed!"
"Roar!" The ninja dog barked excitedly.
In an instant, a shinobi construction team, centered around the Guardian Shinobi, was officially formed.
The atmosphere of the entire construction site instantly changed dramatically.
"Hey! That earth release user over there, the wall is crooked! Push it one inch to the right and then use hardening jutsu!"
A Shadow Guard performing earth release paused, then received the precise command and immediately began to correct it.
The construction site was no longer a chaotic barrage of ninjutsu.
Instead, it became a precise coordinated battle!
Hyuga Hizashi stood at a high vantage point. His Byakugan observed the entire situation. No subtle deviation escaped his eyes.
Uchiha Natsume, meanwhile, moved quickly on the ground. His three tomoe Sharingan continuously captured dynamic construction data.
Nara Shikato's shadow clone held a small notebook, shuttling back and forth between craftsmen and shinobi, coordinating everything with sweat dripping down his face.
Sweat beaded on Yamanaka Ryo's forehead. A massive stream of information flowed through him, precisely distributed to every node.
Akimichi Hayama directly activated the partial expansion jutsu, single-handedly lifting pre-fabricated beams and placing them perfectly into position.
Inuzuka Ri, Aburame Fushimi, Kurama Narumi, Kazuma, Natsukawa, and Chiriku all took action.
"Area B foundation has sunk two millimeters, reinforce it with rock pillar jutsu!"
"That reserved window is one centimeter too small, correct it with earth release cutting jutsu!"
"The master craftsman said that the soil density of the load-bearing wall must meet grade three standards. Increase chakra output a bit more!"
"The carpentry team is about to enter. The walls in area C must all be completed within ten minutes!"
The craftsmen, who had originally been exasperated by the shinobi, were now all dumbfounded.
They watched these shinobi, in ways they couldn't comprehend, transform the chaotic construction site into a high-speed operating machine.
Efficiency increased by more than tenfold!
The rework rate dropped directly to zero!
The complaints and helplessness in the craftsmen's eyes disappeared. They threw themselves into work with even greater enthusiasm.
This is what a shinobi truly is!
It turns out ninjutsu can also be used in such places!
Asuma Sarutobi's expression had, at some point, become blank.
Looking at the bustling yet orderly scene before him, seeing the smiles on the craftsmen's faces, and the excited expressions of Kazuma and the others, despite being covered in dust.
His heart began to waver.
Perhaps... what Nara Shikato said was right?
In the daimyo manor's study, Takeshi respectfully presented a scroll, just urgently delivered by a ninja dog, to Shin.
The scroll opened, detailing the actions of the Guardian Shinobi.
Shin's gaze swept across the scroll. A smile immediately appeared on his face.
This was the true use of shinobi.
It would be a waste not to use them for infrastructure.
And Asuma's attitude was also within his expectations.
It also further strengthened his resolve to seize the interpretive power of the Will of Fire.
Shin said authoritatively, "Announce it!"
"Nara Shikato and Kazuma, their monthly stipends will be increased by ten percent."
"Additionally, inform the kitchen to provide extra meals for everyone on the construction site."
"Let them eat well."
"Yes, my lord!" Takeshi immediately acknowledged the order and withdrew.