"That's right. I figured you wanted to ask how much they planned to take. Actually, it isn't much, and it's within what we can afford," Uchiha Hiko reminded him, though it still left the clan leader slightly uneasy.
However, the clan leader did not seem very interested in learning about that. What he needed to know was how those people had figured out that their clan possessed so much timber and stone.
"Oh, I was anxious at the time, so I let it slip. Don't worry, I definitely won't let them keep demanding things afterward." Uchiha Hiko had long thought of how to smooth things over.
If they intended to demand supplies without end later on, Uchiha Hiko would tell them that because it was easier to enter a grand ceremony state, the clan was not prepared to supply outsiders.
Hearing that explanation, the clan leader felt that Uchiha Hiko was a clever kid. Leaving everything entirely to him should not be a problem now.
"Alright, alright. We'll put it that way when the time comes. But I have one request: have them capture the Mythical Beast first." Since that was the case, Uchiha Hiko thought it over and felt that this was not an excessive demand.
Even if Uchiha Hiko did not give them those materials, the village chief would still have to help him capture it. After all, they had been allowed to stay here before, and Uchiha Hiko's contribution from afar was immense.
"Alright, I'll settle it with him that way. If you need any more help afterward, you can call for me again." Uchiha Hiko nodded at him and prepared to turn and leave.
When he went to the table and explained the terms to the village chief, the man agreed without hesitation. The reason was