Naruto: Starting as the Third Hokage with Tears in His Eyes

Chapter 72 "Constant Temperature Barrier Farm" Officially Commences Construction

Muye Ecological Farm, vegetable growing area.

Unlike the bustling and lively atmosphere in Danzo, the atmosphere here is quiet, solemn, and full of a sense of ritual.

Hatake Sakumo, Nara Shikazuki, the leader of the Barrier Squad, and the Security Minister Uchiha Tetsuka, who came to assist, were gathered around a huge blueprint, making final confirmations.

"...According to the Hokage's blueprints, the four energy nodes of the barrier base will be set in the southeast, southwest, northwest, and northeast corners of the farm's vegetable area. I have already marked them with my White Fang Short Sword, and the positional error will not exceed one millimeter."

Sakumo Hatake pointed to the four red dots on the drawing, his tone calm.

His precision, characteristic of a top assassin, was now being perfectly applied to land surveying.

The leader of the barrier team, a seasoned Jonin, looked at the intricate array of techniques on the blueprints and couldn't help but wipe the sweat from his brow: "Lord Sakumo, the concept of this constant-temperature barrier is truly... astonishing."

"Our barrier team studied it for three days before we could barely grasp the basic principles. This huge dome barrier has extremely high requirements for the stability and sustainability of chakra output."

"Um."

Nara Shikaku yawned lazily and added, "According to the Hokage's instructions, the Barrier Team is responsible for building the houses, the Uchiha are responsible for installing the heaters, and we, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio and the Inuzuka family, are responsible for guarding the gates."

Uchiha Tetsuka listened silently, but a glint of light shone in his eyes.

Since the last purge within his clan, with the support of the Hokage, he successfully became the head of the security department.

His loyalty and respect for Hiruzen Sarutobi had reached its peak.

"The flames of the Uchiha clan can set the village ablaze at any time," he said in a deep voice.

"it is good."

Sakumo nodded. "Alright, everyone, let's begin!"

"I see."

The leader of the barrier team took a deep breath, his eyes hardening. "Please rest assured, our barrier team will never let the Hokage down!"

He turned around and gave the order to the dozens of members of the barrier team behind him: "Go, according to the previous arrangement."

"yes!"

The dozens of ninjas from the barrier team quickly dispersed to the four corners marked by Sakumo. They simultaneously formed hand seals and chanted incantations.

"Ninja Art: Four Directions Barrier: Heavenly Dome!"

hum-

As chakra was injected, the air between the four points began to distort slightly.

Barriers of chakra, almost invisible to the naked eye, slowly rose from the ground, then converged toward the center, finally gathering at a height of 100 meters.

A huge, semi-transparent dome, like an inverted glass bowl, silently enveloped the entire vast vegetable growing area.

Sunlight filtered through the barrier, casting a soft halo of light on the ground.

Inside the barrier, the sound of the wind vanished instantly, and the air became still, creating two completely different worlds from the bleak autumn wind outside.

"Success..." The class leader of the barrier class murmured to himself as he looked at the magnificent scene before him.

However, this is only the first step.

Hatake Sakumo nodded slightly to Uchiha Tetsuka, who was standing not far away and waiting silently.

Uchiha Tetsuka understood immediately. He turned around, faced the hundreds of clansmen behind him dressed in police uniforms, their faces bearing the unique pride of the Uchiha clan, and took a deep breath.

"Everyone!"

His voice was loud and powerful, "The Hokage has entrusted such an important mission to the Uchiha clan. This is a sign of his trust in us, and even more so, an honor for us!"

"Fighting isn't just about killing on the battlefield. Using our flames to warm this land and protect the villagers' meals—that, too, is the Will of Fire!"

"yes!"

Hundreds of Uchiha ninjas roared in unison, their momentum soaring to the heavens.

"Form teams of ten and proceed to the four barrier nodes! Prepare to execute the Constant Temperature Incantation mission!"

With a command from Uchiha Tetsuka, the four Uchiha squads quickly and orderly rushed to the four barrier bases.

"First squad, prepare!"

The Uchiha Jonin leading the team unfurled a scroll and shouted sternly at the nine team members behind him.

Ten people simultaneously formed hand seals, their movements perfectly synchronized, as if they had practiced hundreds of times.

"Fire Release: Dragon Flame Song Technique - Modified!"

This is a Fire Release ninjutsu that was personally improved by the Hokage.

It abandons the explosive power and destructive force of traditional fire style, pursuing ultimate precision and continuous stability.

Instead of spewing out raging flames, the ten Uchiha ninjas spat out dozens of thin streams of fire, like red threads.

These streams of fire intertwined and swirled in the air, following the patterns of the spell, and began to be inscribed on the inner wall of the translucent barrier.

The temperature of the flames is precisely controlled within a specific range; it cannot be too high, otherwise it will damage the barrier; nor can it be too low, otherwise the spell cannot be permanently imprinted on it.

The size of the flames is controlled to be finer than a hair, ensuring that the direction of each line is exactly as it should be.

The time for injecting the flame is calculated in seconds; a minute too much or too little will be disastrous.

This scene made the class leader of the barrier class, who was watching from a distance, almost pop his eyes out.

"Is...is this still Fire Release?"

"It's simply art..."

He had never imagined that the Uchiha clan's raging, destructive flames could be manipulated so skillfully and creatively.

Time passed by, second by second.

The first squad ran out of chakra and retreated to rest, and the second squad immediately took over seamlessly.

The entire process was smooth and seamless, without the slightest pause.

The Uchiha clan ninjas went from being somewhat puzzled at first to gradually becoming immersed in it.

As they watched the enormous net of flames, woven by their own hands, slowly take shape on the inner wall of the barrier, an unprecedented sense of pride and accomplishment welled up from the bottom of their hearts.

It turns out that their flames can bring not only destruction, but also warmth.

It turns out there are many ways to protect a village.

As the sun set, the last ray of firelight was injected into the barrier.

hum-

A long, resonant hum rang out, and the complex fire-style jutsu array engraved on the inner wall of the barrier was fully activated.

Red lines flowed slowly across the semi-transparent dome, like the meridians of the human body, radiating a soft and warm light.

The temperature inside the barrier began to rise slowly at an extremely stable rate.

Fifteen degrees... sixteen degrees... seventeen degrees...

Ultimately, it precisely stopped at 18 degrees Celsius, the ideal temperature for vegetable growth.

Thus, a miracle that forever locks in spring was born.

"It's a success..."

The class monitor of the barrier class looked at this miraculous scene with great excitement in his voice.

"...They really used a barrier to lock away spring..."

The Uchiha ninjas put away their hand seals, their chests rising and falling slightly, but no fatigue was visible on any of their faces.

Their eyes were fixed on the farm bathed in light before them.

A semi-transparent barrier dome enveloped the entire land.

A young Uchiha clansman straightened his chest instinctively, his eyes filled with undisguised pride.

A figure slowly walked along the ridge of the field.

Hatake Sakumo.

He no longer carried that chilling white dagger.

Sakumo walked up to Uchiha Tetsuka.

The security minister, known for his impartiality and incorruptibility, also shed his usual seriousness and nodded slightly to Sakumo.

Shuo Mao smiled, a genuine smile.

He extended his right hand.

It was a rough hand, the palm covered with thick calluses from close contact with farm tools and the land. Though rough, it was full of vitality.

"Minister Tiehuo, thank you for your hard work."

"On behalf of the farm and everyone in the village, I thank you for the Uchiha flames."

Uchiha Tekka's gaze lingered on that hand for a moment.

He also extended his hand.

This is the hand of a law enforcement officer, with distinct knuckles, tightly clasped together with Shuo Mao's calloused hand.

Two completely different hands, yet conveying the same burning heat.

"Director Shuomao."

"We are all fighting for the village."

"However, the battlefield is different."

"Serve the village!" The Uchiha clansmen behind him responded in unison, their voices loud and full of power.

Sakumo Hatake was filled with mixed emotions.

Once upon a time, the Uchiha clan and other clans in the village were wary of each other due to various suspicions and estrangements.

Now, however, they are working together so seamlessly for a common goal.

All of this is thanks to the visionary Hokage.

Sakumo's gaze unconsciously drifted towards the Hokage Building, his eyes filled with admiration.

The afternoon sun shone on their tightly clasped hands, giving them a golden glow.

This moment.

The White Fang of Konoha is no longer the deadly blade hanging over the heads of enemies, but a plow protecting the harvest.

The flames of the Uchiha clan are no longer a symbol of igniting division and war, but a source of warmth that gives birth to all things.

Blade and flame.

In a way no one had ever imagined, their paths intertwined for the same future called "Konoha".