Waiting and Feeling (Naruto X Hinata)
Chapter 13: The Civilized Modernization

Silence was created in that room. No less than 30 people sat at a circular table. They were the village elders, clan leaders and some village officials appointed directly by Naruto.

"The growing number of non-Shinobi residents is the reason I took this decision. Two units of Halilintar Train, where each unit only has 2 passenger cars and one freight car, I think it is enough to meet the needs of our citizens."

Naruto paused for a moment, his eyes moving to scan the people he invited.

"My purpose in inviting you all is to seek approval. I hope you let us build at least one station in each district."

"I can't agree to it" The loud voice came to the attention of many. "Please if Hokage-sama wants to buy the train but let alone the station, the rail alone I do not allow to cross our district."

Naruto breathed deeply. He reminded himself not to be emotionally charged with their anger. He did not expect to get a rejection even before he finished his explanation.

"Aburame-san, may I know the reason you rejected our request?"

"I don't want just anyone to easily get in and out of our district. What if they intend evil?. I can't risk the safety of the members of the Aburame Clan."

Small voices have sprung up justifying the opinion of the leader of the Aburame Clan.

"They're not just anyone, they're our own villagers, Aburame-san." said Naruto.

The old man snorted "You think it will be that easy for me to believe it? building public transportation with a very large value only for the needs of citizens whose number is not how much, how can you possibly benefit?"

The noisy voice that was just a whisper - a small whisper now began to be heard. What Aburame-san said was true. The Halilintar train does not seem to be very profitable for the village government.

"You're going to open the village gate, aren't you?"

Naruto smiled faintly "That's right, Aburame-san."

The answer was light, but it sparked the emotions of many people.

"Hokage-sama, do you know the risk if the gate is opened?"

"Hokage-sama do not harm the people for money"

"Nara-san, what are you doing as her advisor."

Sentences - such protest sentences drift without being in control. Even Naruto no longer knew the voice of anyone who shouted a protest at him.

His eyes looked towards Ino, he came to replace the leader of the Yamanaka Clan. The woman closed her mouth tightly but her eyes really demanded a big explanation on Naruto.

Another with Hinata. He and his father looked very calm. Rather than responding to protests from others. Hinata instead invited Hiashi to observe the proposal given by Naruto. A scroll containing the design of the train and the path that will be passed.

And Sasuke? As the last Uchiha, he may have other thoughts.But obviously Sasuke will not say anything here.

"I beg you to calm down for a moment." Shikamaru stood up interrupting. It was quite difficult but he finally managed to quell the commotion.

"There are many clans living in our village. Where each clan controlled certain districts" Naruto restarted.

"Each clan has its own uniqueness. Different plains, their respective traditions and distinctive features are thick."

"As I said at the beginning. Civilized Modernization is my mission. I want Konoha to be a village that always keeps its culture but also develops along with the progress of technology."

"About opening the 'AN' gate, it must have happened. But there's still a long way to go to get it done."

"This "Hallilintar Train is just one of many that I will build. This train will also be a medium for us to learn about administrative, financial and security systems. There will be many things we observe. Once everything feels ready and perfect then the 'AN' gate will be opened."

"Hokage-sama, this decision is really risky" Ino said.

"I understand. But whether or not the gate opens, this risk still lurks us. Intruders, traitors, data thieves and clan secrets. That's why I'm saying a lot of systems we have to learn first. After all, the safety of the village is our shared responsibility."

"In the future, I want to create a laboratory for more nutritious drugs. Developing a more advanced hospital. School with complete practice tools. All things, as long as it gives good progress I will build on it."

"But all of that can't be done without money. So we should be able to attract many people to come to our village. For the sake of more sales, greater tax revenues and a more prosperous life."

They all fell silent. What Naruto said is true as well. If it does not follow the development of the world, this village will definitely be eliminated easily.

"Nanadaime-sama, we will place the station right in front of the vineyard gate that is near Lake Ikoma."

Being the center of such attention, Hyuga Hinata smiled shyly. His face was flushed and his voice was a little nervous

"A-cano..." Hinata seemed to catch her breath for a while. "Klan Hyuga will fully support this Intelligent Train program."

"Hyuga-san, shouldn't you think about it first?" asked Inuzuka Clan Chief.

"Un... I've thought about it." Hinata nodded steadily.

"Right is what Hokage-sama said. We must evolve with the times."

"Hyuga's wine family is quite famous all the way to Mizu no Kuni. After the gate opens later I will make our vineyard as a Wine educational tourist spot. Choosing the type of wine, doing the nurse and processing it into Wine will be taught there."

"Tourists who come can pick grapes in a certain kilogram and bring home a bottle of Wine from the grapes they pick and they process themselves. I think it will be a very pleasant trip. I also believe there must be many of our customers who are curious and want to visit it.

"That sounds really good, Hinata-san."

"Ha 'i. Moreover, Ikoma Lake was very close to that garden. Tourists would love to be able to fish and eat fish there."

"Hiashi-sama should be so proud of you."

Receiving praise from the leader of the Akamichi Clan, Hyuga Hiashi simply nodded in Respect, while Hinata's cheeks grew increasingly red.

"Thank you for your praise, Akamichi-sama."

"Iye... I'm just telling you the truth, so you don't have to hesitate. Honestly hearing what you said earlier, I myself feel also want to immediately visit the Hyuga family plantation, hahahaha..."

The laughter provoked laughter - another laugh. Some of them also talked about how interesting the opinion expressed by Hinata. Visiting a garden full of ripe grapes, picking them sandiri and processing them into wine. Tsunade Senju is also bright - the light says that she really wants to go there.

"Thank you for your support, Hinata-san." Naruto's gratitude was reciprocated by a nod of respect from Hinata.

"Ciiih. You have a special relationship, of course you will support each other. Whether it's for the good of many people or for personal gain." That scathing phrase came out from the mouth of clan head Shigaraki.

Hiashi hardened his jaw and Hinata's bright face faded away instantly.

"That's not true Shigaraki-san," delicate elak Hinata. "It just so happened that we were best friends since childhood, so I really understood what Hokage-sama was like. There was a very hard struggle for him to get to this point. Hokage-sama once advised that I should not be afraid of a large clan. But I should be afraid of a fast-growing clan. Because the one who will lose is not the stupid one, but the one who stops learning to be better. That's why I put so much trust in Nanadaime-sama."

After that explanation, the atmosphere actually felt increasingly uncomfortable for Hinata.

Some people there smiled at him. Saying many things as if he and Naruto should not be ashamed of acknowledging the relationship that even everyone in the village already knows.

Naruro breathed heavily. Feelings turbulent.

Usually Hinata would shut up and give in, letting people say anything about them.

Although Hinata was not at all wrong, but somehow her denial this time brought a sense of tightness in her chest.

His eyes looked at Hinata who lowered her head. The girl must have been very uncomfortable as there was Hiashi next to her. Naruto finally noticed the old man.

Unreadable. How thought.

He did not look angry nor did he look friendly.

"Eiemm." Naruto cleared his throat briefly to gain attention. "I'm not forcing you to agree. However, Shigaraki-san." Naruto paused with his eyes that stared intently at the young man leading the Shigaraki clan.

"If you refuse, please give us a good reason. I need to make it clear that whatever relationship exists between me and Hyuga Hinata, it has nothing to do with this project. We run each other's duties, in their respective positions."

Silence created. During their time as Hokage, this was the first time they saw Naruto show dislike very seriously. But they also understand that Shigaraki's attitude toward personal problems is unjustified.

"As revealed by Clan Leader Hyuga. I hope that the Halilintar Train can unlock the potential of every district. Like the Akamichi Clan with its Onsen, the Nara Clan with its medicinal herbs, the Yamanaka Clan with its signature food and so with other clans."

"I give you a grace period to negotiate it with the clan members. From today until the deadline is set, I will open a service post in front of the Hokage Office. You can express your opinion, anxiety or ask for a briefing on the development of this project."

" For the matter of opening the village gate, do not worry about it, it is still very long until we are really ready. At a later date, I will definitely invite you all to talk about opening that gate."

That's how Naruto closed the meeting. After directing the rest to Shikamaru. He rose to leave the hall first, followed by Kakashi and Tsunade.