"Konoha had even dispatched Lord Hokage himself, so naturally, it had been easily handled."
The ninja repeatedly thanked them after hearing this. "That's wonderful! Thank you, my lords! Of course, I know words alone aren't enough to express my gratitude."
"Takigakure will pay for this mission at four times the rate of an S-rank mission. Would that be acceptable?"
Uchiha Fugaku had not expected this fellow to understand the rules.
"That will do. The amount is more than enough, and villages should help one another when needed."
"However, the remaining people from Takigakure are all severely injured. Konoha Village Hospital put in a great deal of effort to save them, but some are still in danger."
"Takigakure will also need to cover their medical expenses. Of course, you may take them back to Takigakure for treatment if you prefer. The choice is yours."
The ninja immediately replied, "No, no, no! They'll be treated here! Our village will pay. Please, you must save them!"
With that, Uchiha Fugaku smiled. "Very well. Konoha's medical standards are quite high. If necessary, we'll even seek outside assistance. Rest assured."
After saying that, he left the hospital with his subordinates.
Outside, one of his subordinates asked Uchiha Fugaku in confusion, "Sir, we put in so much effort this time, and they settled everything with just some money?"
Uchiha Fugaku looked at the ninja. "What else did you want? Did you really intend to demand their Seven-Tails?"
The ninja scratched his head. "Why not? It's what we deserve."
Uchiha Fugaku sighed. "Indeed. If it had been someone else, we really could have demanded the Seven-Tails from them."
"But the ninja who attacked Takigakure was a Rogue Ninja from our village, and he was Lord Hokage's disciple. If word got out, would Konoha have any reputation left