Konoha's Future Would Never Lack Money!

"Doesn't he like money?"

"We don't want his life, we just want his Earth Grudge Fear. We can buy it with money," Hiruzen Sarutobi said slowly.

The Earth Grudge Fear have extremely high value.

Certified by Mito Uzumaki.

On one hand, he was a key material for that person's resurrection, used to clear the knots in the broken meridians of that body.

On the other hand, it also has the function of repairing severed limbs, which is one of the development directions of the Konoha medical system.

Of course, it's not a big deal that we haven't gotten the Earth Grudge Fear material yet, even though we've been preparing Hiruzen Sarutobi's materials for so long.

Based on the Mito Uzumaki Sealing Jutsu, Hiruko developed Cell Fusion Secret Technique, which is usable.

But after all, it's asking the teacher to do something for me...

Making thorough preparations will show your sincerity even more...

Shimura Danzō frowned.

Buy it?

He didn't actually have this habit; whether it was inside or outside the village, he was more used to grabbing...

However, within the village now, the Hokage's powerful influence is restricting him...

However, there is no such restriction for external parties.

It seems they sensed what Shimura Danzō was thinking.

Hiruzen Sarutobi added, "If he has any intention of suddenly attacking someone, then of course we'll take him out."

"If a deal could be made, that would be great, whether for the sake of Lord Hashirama's reputation or for the continuous stream of fresh Earth Grudge Fear in the future..."

Shimura Danzō nodded in agreement.

The probability of capturing Kakuzu entirety is not high; such a master would always have the ability to fight back.

In the midst of battle, even valuable Earth Grudge Fear will likely become riddled with holes.

Even if we obtained a complete Earth Grudge Fear, let alone a damaged one, there's no guarantee that Konoha would have a suitable successor...

After all, if the Earth Grudge Fear were truly easy to cultivate, Kakuzu wouldn't have had the chance to snatch Kakuzu back then.

Instead, the higher-ups of Takigakure Earth Grudge Fear suppress him.

"How do we lure him in?"

"Besides, Hiruzen, the village is short of money right now..." Shimura Danzō said thoughtfully, "Although Koharu and En have been fighting hard with the Land of Fire recently, they say that the finances aren't a problem."

"Are they reliable in this regard? I haven't looked into it in detail yet..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled.

"Spread Earth Grudge Fear, offering whatever price is asked, and then pretend to place a bounty in Bounty Office around the world."

"But be careful, when you're using the titles of those Nobles, remember to use an arrogant and unrestrained tone, mimicking a fool who has never seen true power, Isshin seeking immortality..."

"The transaction will take place on the outskirts of the capital of the Land of Fire."

For a ninja like Kakuzu, having his Earth Grudge Fear targeted is something he cannot tolerate...

If it were Five Great Hidden Villages, then perhaps it would be fine.

However, for a mere Nobles who is ignorant of his own limitations, eliminating him silently and without cause is not a difficult task.

They met on the outskirts of the Capital of the Land of Fire.

This distance from Konoha reduced his suspicions and increased the credibility of his Nobles origins.

"Don't worry about money, Danzo."

"Three to five years from now, all you'll be worrying about is how to spend your money..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi remarked with a sigh, "For ninjas, money is both very useful and ultimately useless..."

In Hiruzen Sarutobi's view, in a world with extraordinary power, currency has a clear marginal benefit.

For lower- and mid-level ninjas, currency is no different from that of ordinary people; it's a basic necessity.

But for ninjas of Jonin and above, money is something they can easily obtain.

Spending money can quickly train a Chunin.

However, the difficulty and probability of producing a Jonin, or even a master who can fight against a Kage, decreases exponentially.

Although the First once sold Tailed Beast for money, that was based on the special historical context at the time. If it were during the Shinobi World War, the Tailed Beast would be priceless treasures.

Even with a billion taels, or double that amount, it's impossible to negotiate a deal for the Tailed Beast.

Because the side that wins the military victory can completely dominate everything; this is an eternal truth.

To convert money into combat power, we still need to rely on two aspects.

First, by iterating Ninjutsu and Ninja Tool through scientific research, a large amount of money can be converted into real combat power.

Medical Scroll are just one aspect of it.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's true ambition was to control Hashirama Cells within a reasonable and stable range of intensity, allowing all Konoha Ninja to bask in the glory of this First Hokage...

It doesn't matter if you don't know Wood Release; as long as your Chakra level is high enough, you can be called "Konoha Superman".

This is also extremely beneficial for strengthening the shared understanding within Konoha —that everyone has Hashirama Cells in their bodies!

Of course, this path is very difficult, and it is obvious that a huge amount of money will be spent on trial and error.

But it's well worth it.

This is one of the reasons why Hiruzen Sarutobi was so determined to revive Senju Tobirama.

Integrating with the Uchiha and supplementing their combat power are only one aspect; his research capabilities are what Konoha needs most.

Secondly, it involves establishing a support system that differs from that of the Major Hidden Villages.

With a relatively secure system in place, the vast majority of ninjas are able to proactively explore and break through limitations.

Otherwise, one will fall into a survival-oriented conservative state and be unable to unleash one's deep talents.

Secondly, the pioneering support system, like a "light," will attract countless confused moths...

This applies not only to lower-ranking ninjas.

This also applies to some talented and strong individuals.

They are not short of money.

However, "what the employer provides" and "what you earn personally" are different!

The sense of belonging and emotional value it provides are priceless.

It can inject warm light into their empty spirits.

"Is it really so? Hiruzen..."

Shimura Danzō frowned. "I really don't know what you're up to, all this secrecy?"

Who should we send to meet with Kakugota then?

"At least two experts at Orochimaru's level, plus Hatake Sakumo, preferably..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head:

"It's not mysterious. I told you about Danzo. I'll take you there to show your face."

"I'll take you to the Capital of the Land of Fire to get the money, and while we're at it, we'll Kakuzu."

"With the two of us brothers fighting together, what is there to worry about... In the entire Konoha, is there a stronger duo than the two of us?"

Shimura Danzō aback. "That makes sense!"

The Hokage, along with his Hokage, entertained a Takigakure missing-nin from Takigakure...

That's incredibly fortunate!

#

One month later.

Uchiha Clan Compound.

Uchiha Fugaku stared at Itachi, who was crying loudly in the stroller, looking completely lost in thought.

I wasn't ready to be a dad, and suddenly my eldest son was born...

It's all that old man Deng's Isshin!

If he hadn't said he needed to be patient, leaving him with nothing to do all day, things wouldn't have turned out this way...

"Is my single life over just like this?"

"Since it has already happened, we can only accept it!"

Uchiha Fugaku sighed inwardly, "I will be a good father! Yes, I definitely will..."

At this time.

Uchiha Isshin strode in, beaming, "Fugaku, I heard you had a son!"

"Yes, that's how it has to be. Only with a thriving population can the Uchiha have a future..."

Have you chosen a name yet?

Uchiha Fugaku quickly composed himself, after all, he had just mentally criticized him.

"His name is Itachi... I hope he will be quick-witted and resourceful, able to detect dangers and opportunities for our clan."

"Great name, great!"

Uchiha Isshin put down the milk powder and gifts he was holding and exclaimed, "I think he might just be the next Great Clan Leader or Young Clan Leader!"

Uchiha Fugaku's lips twitched slightly.

Recently, it seems that Old Deng is being driven crazy by the Third. He has been recruiting marginalized Uchiha into the Patrol Force, causing a disturbance in the clan territory for some time.

It took considerable effort for Isshin to rebuild the consensus within the Uchiha Clan, characterizing it as a sugar-coated bullet from Konoha...

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself..." Fugaku advised Isshin.

He always felt that if the Clan Head continued to suppress his emotions like this, he would probably have a mental breakdown.

While it's possible that a particular bloodline could awaken the legendary Mangekyō Sharingan...

But the probability of dying from grief and indignation seems to be higher.

"Pressure? I don't have any pressure..."

Uchiha Isshin scoffed, "Fugaku, Hiruzen Sarutobi's sugar-coated bullets won't last... Konoha's going to run out of money!"

"I won't feel pressured; pressure shortens your lifespan."

"I will wait for the future of the Uchiha Clan's revival to arrive, and I will live a long and fulfilling life..."

Uchiha Fugaku nodded in agreement.

However, he felt that the old Clan Head's mental state was becoming somewhat unstable...

And at this moment.

At a time when the Uchiha Isshin that Konoha was going to run out of money.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō, traveling light and carrying the final product of "Sage Pill," arrived at the capital of the Land of Fire.