"Supervision?" Naruto frowned, "We are not criminals, why should we be supervised?"
"Naruto, don't get excited." Shikamaru waved his hand, "This is not supervision, but assistance. After all, this project involves the interests of all countries and requires a coordination mechanism."
"Coordination mechanism?" Sasuke sneered, "That sounds nice, but don't you just want to interfere in our affairs?"
Darui shrugged. "Sasuke, you are overthinking. We just want to ensure that the project can proceed smoothly."
"It went smoothly?" Mina couldn't help but ask, "Then why didn't you come earlier? Where were you when we were attacked by Gen's remnants?"
These words stunned the representatives from various countries. They obviously did not know about the attack.
"Gen's remnants?" Shikamaru's face changed, "When did it happen?"
"Three days ago." Naruto briefly explained the situation.
After listening, the expressions of representatives from various countries became serious.
"We really don't know about this." Qing admitted, "If we had known earlier, we would definitely have sent people to protect us."
"Protection?" Sasuke smiled sarcastically, "We need your protection?"
"Sasuke is right." Karin also spoke, "We can solve the problem ourselves, we don't need outsiders to intervene."
The atmosphere became increasingly tense. Shikamaru realized that the situation was not good and quickly smoothed things over.
"Don't get me wrong, we are really here to help." He took out a document from his arms, "This is an aid plan approved by various governments, including financial, material and personnel support."
Nagato took the document and read it carefully. After reading it, his expression became complicated.
"This aid package is indeed very generous," he said, "But there are also many conditions."
"What are the conditions?" Naruto leaned over to take a look.
"First of all, the reconstruction work must be carried out in accordance with the standards set by each country." Nagato thought, "Secondly, all important decisions must be approved by United Committee. Third, each country has the right to send permanent representatives to Land of Whirlpools to supervise... no, to assist in management work."
Upon hearing these conditions, all the descendants of the Uzumaki Clan changed their expressions.
"This is not aid, this is control!" Uzumaki said angrily, "You want to turn us into puppets!"
"That's serious." Kankuro shook his head, "We just want to ensure the success of the project."
"Success? Success according to your standards?" Mina sneered, "Is that still called rebuilding Land of Whirlpools? It should be called the establishment of five-nation colonies!"
"Aunt Mina is right!" Naruto stood up, "What we want to rebuild is Land of Whirlpools, not an accessory of the Five Nations!"
"Naruto, calm down." Shikamaru tried to persuade, "The world today is no longer the same as before, and no country can exist completely independently."
"That's your idea, not ours." Sasuke said coldly, "If you want to control Land of Whirlpools, just say so. Don't use any assistance as a cover."
The faces of representatives from various countries were not good-looking. They did not expect to encounter such fierce opposition.
"Maybe we can discuss the terms." Kitsuchi tried to ease the atmosphere, "Some terms can indeed be adjusted."
"No need to discuss." Nagato returned the document to Shikamaru, "We don't want this assistance."
"Senior Nagato, please think about it again." Shikamaru said urgently, "Without the support of all countries, reconstruction work will be very difficult."
"Difficulty?" Nagato smiled, "Where were you when Land of Whirlpools was destroyed? Where were you when our family was displaced? Don't you think it's too late to talk about support now?"
These words made representatives from various countries speechless. Indeed, when Land of Whirlpools was besieged, other countries chose to stand aside and watch.
"Let's not talk about the past." Darui said, "What's important now is the future."
"The future?" Naruto sneered, "The future you designed is for us to be your vassals?"
"It's not a vassal, it's a partner." Qing corrected.
"Partners?" Karin smiled sarcastically, "Then why do you have all the decision-making power?"
The debate became increasingly fierce. Representatives from various countries obviously did not expect such a firm rejection.
At this moment, there was the sound of horse hooves in the distance. Everyone turned around and saw a group of cavalry running towards here.
"Is there someone here again?" Naruto frowned.
The cavalry arrived quickly, led by a middle-aged man in gorgeous clothing. He jumped off his horse and strode toward the crowd.
"Everyone, I've been waiting for a long time." The middle-aged man smiled broadly, "I am the special envoy of Land of Fire, and I came here to negotiate reconstruction matters on the order of the daimyo."
"Land of Fire Special envoy?" Shikamaru was a little surprised, "Why did the daimyo suddenly send someone here?"
"Because someone said bad things about you in front of the daimyo." The special envoy looked at the representatives of various countries, with a flash of dissatisfaction in his eyes, "Saying that you want to divide the interests of Land of Whirlpools."
The expressions of representatives from various countries changed. They did not expect the news to spread so quickly.
"Special envoy, you have misunderstood." Qing quickly explained, "We just want to assist in the reconstruction work."
"Assistance?" the special envoy sneered, "That's not what the aid terms I saw said."
He took out a document from his pocket, which was exactly the one Shikamaru took out just now.
"This document has been sent to the hands of famous people in various countries." The special envoy said, "Everyone is very dissatisfied."
"What are you dissatisfied with?" Kankuro asked.
"I am not satisfied that you have overstepped your authority." The special envoy said sternly, "The reconstruction of Land of Whirlpools is a project agreed by all governments, but the specific implementation should be decided by the government, not you ninjas."
These words stunned the representatives of various countries. They did not receive explicit authorization from the government and were just acting according to their own understanding.
"So, what are the opinions of various governments?" Shikamaru asked carefully.
"It's very simple." The special envoy opened another document, "The lords of all countries have unanimously agreed that the reconstruction work of Land of Whirlpools will be carried out completely independently by the Uzumaki Clan, and no external force shall interfere."
This news shocked everyone.
"Autonomously?" Qing couldn't believe it, "What about our investment?"
"Invest?" the special envoy smiled, "Who said you should invest? Land of Fire Daimyo has decided to bear the reconstruction costs of Land of Whirlpools alone."
"What?!" Representatives from various countries exclaimed at the same time.
This change is too sudden. Just now they were fighting for control, but now they are kicked out.
"Why is this happening?" Darui asked in confusion.
"Because someone advised the Daimyo that the reconstruction of Land of Whirlpools is of important strategic significance and other countries should not be allowed to interfere." The special envoy glanced at Sasuke, with a meaningful light flashing in his eyes.
Sasuke was expressionless, but Naruto was keenly aware of something.
"Is it your fault?" Naruto asked Sasuke in a low voice.