Daimyo: Uchiha Makoto, Go Kill Hashirama Senju

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After traveling for some time.

Sarutobi Sasuke and his group finally arrived at the Capital of the Land of Fire.

"Since you're in the Capital of the Land of Fire, Hiruzen, Danzo, be careful in everything you do. First, deliver Lord Tobirama's letter to the Feudal Lord of the Land of Fire, then go purchase the supplies. I've already given you the list of supplies to buy."

Sarutobi Sasuke instructed Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo, who stood before him. One of them carried the letter meant for the Feudal Lord of the Land of Fire, while the other held a sealing scroll containing a huge sum of eight hundred million Ryo.

"Also, remember to bargain hard when buying the supplies!"

"I know, Father. No matter what we're buying, we'll start by cutting the price in half!"

Faced with his father's repeated instructions, Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded. He understood the rules of bargaining: first, cut the asking price in half!

"Good. You must complete this mission!"

"Lord Tobirama is watching your performance!"

"Yes, we know!" x2

After a round of instructions.

Sarutobi Sasuke and Shima Shimura left the Capital of the Land of Fire. They still needed to return to their clan lands and move everyone in their clans to Konoha. The task of purchasing supplies had been left to Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo.

"Hiruzen, let's go. We'll pay our respects to the Feudal Lord of the Land of Fire first and complete the task Lord Tobirama assigned us!"

After watching the two leave, Shimura Danzo eagerly planned to meet the Feudal Lord of the Land of Fire and deliver Tobirama Senju's letter. Once that was done, half of their mission in the Capital of the Land of Fire would be complete!

"Mm."

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded. He thought the same way.

Delivering a letter was much easier than purchasing supplies!

Buying supplies was no easy task.

Not only did they have to purchase everything on the list, but the most important thing was to save as much money as possible.

The more money they saved, the more they could impress Lord Tobirama!

That meant haggling and arguing with merchants over prices, which was extremely time-consuming and exhausting. Besides, neither of them was particularly good at it. After all, they were ninja, accustomed to speaking for themselves with shuriken.

But.

They had to find a way to overcome this weakness.

Because Lord Tobirama had said, "To become an excellent ninja, you must be assessed comprehensively in every aspect. Personal strength is only one factor."

Of course, that was only the first half.

Tobirama Senju actually had a second half, which he had said in his heart: If your strength can become as formidable as Big Brother's, then do whatever you want...

Once they had reached an agreement, the two immediately set off into the city.

After going around in circles several times, they arrived at the daimyo's palace. They submitted their name cards and successfully met the smiling Feudal Lord of the Land of Fire.

Of course.

The smile was fake!

The moment he heard that Konoha had come to deliver another letter, the daimyo was already numb with frustration!

He had already read the letters Konoha had sent him before. Their core message was always the same: Daimyo, I'm building a ninja village, but building a ninja village requires a lot of money. I've heard that you're quite wealthy. Would you be willing to sponsor us a little?

Sponsor?

Give money to Konoha?

What if you grew too powerful?

What if Hashirama Senju inexplicably put on my clothes one day?

What would I do then?

So.

To delay things as much as possible, the daimyo always replied, "I'm considering it. I'm actively considering it."

He never expected Konoha to refuse to give up and send a third letter!

The daimyo really wanted to order the guards to throw the ninja delivering the letter out, but after thinking it over, he still chose to meet them.

Yes, for the sake of decorum!

He had always been a dignified man!

"Have a seat. Don't be so restrained."

"Someone, bring tea!"

The daimyo sat on the sofa and waved for Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo to sit down.

"Thank you, Your Highness!" x2

After some polite exchanges.

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo introduced themselves and explained their purpose. They had come to deliver a letter to the daimyo, but compared to the letter, the daimyo was more interested in their identities!

"You're members of the Sarutobi Clan and the Shimura Clan?"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

"The Sarutobi Clan has decided to join Konoha!"

"The Shimura Clan has decided the same."

"I see."

A trace of stiffness appeared on the daimyo's face, and unease stirred in his heart.

He had always worried that the village created by Hashirama Senju would grow stronger and stronger, eventually drawing other ninja clans into its ranks. He never expected that day to come so soon!

"Your Highness, this is the letter Lord Tobirama asked us to deliver to you!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen took the letter from his robes and handed it to the daimyo. The daimyo reached out, accepted it, and opened it to read.

The core of the letter was much the same as before: Daimyo, you're quite wealthy. Hurry up and send us some money!

But there was also something different.

At the end of the letter, Tobirama Senju had specifically emphasized that if the daimyo continued considering the matter this time, he would have his elder brother, Hashirama Senju, personally come to the Capital of the Land of Fire to hold a friendly discussion with him.

The wording was extremely polite and respectful.

Heaven knew!

Tobirama Senju truly hoped that the daimyo would provide financial assistance to Konoha. In exchange, Konoha could pledge its loyalty to the daimyo!

But.

Because of the Hashirama Senju Threat Theory, those respectful requests appeared entirely different in the daimyo's eyes. The threatening implications practically spilled from the page.

Daimyo, why are you being so unreasonable?

If you still refuse to pay, I'll have my elder brother, Hashirama Senju, come to the Land of Fire and teach you a lesson himself. He'll squeeze every last coin out of you!

The daimyo's imagination made cold sweat break out across his back, but his many years as daimyo had allowed him to retain some rationality.

Don't panic now!

And there was Uchiha Makoto!

He would write a letter to Uchiha Makoto later and tell him about this matter. He could have Uchiha Makoto resolve it by sending him to deal with Hashirama Senju!

If that didn't work...

At worst, he could simply give Konoha the money. The daimyo had always been a dignified man!

"Thank you both for delivering the letter. There's a banquet tonight. It would be perfect for welcoming you and washing away the dust of your journey."

"I've always had a good relationship with the Sarutobi Clan and the Shimura Clan. You mustn't refuse!"

The daimyo took out his handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead as he invited Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo to the banquet that evening. Konoha could win over ninja clans, and he wasn't incapable of doing the same!

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo exchanged a glance, then agreed. They had barely eaten a proper meal during their journey these past few days. It had been rice balls or Ration Pills.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Makoto had no idea what the daimyo was thinking: Uchiha Makoto, go deal with Hashirama Senju!

Uchiha Makoto was sitting in the chair in his office, cracking sunflower seeds while watching Aqua write a Medical Ninjutsu textbook titled Three Years to Become a Medical Ninja, Five Years to Become a Medical Master. The system's notification chimes rang in his ears.

[Akatsuki Ninja Village]

[Prosperity: 101+3+5+8+4]

[Evaluation: Although weak, the village is filled with vibrant life, with everything flourishing and competing to grow!]

[Detected a one-million-Ryo increase in fiscal funding. Prosperity +3]

[Detected a three-million-Ryo increase in fiscal funding. Prosperity +8]

[Detected a Two Million Ryo increase in fiscal funding. Prosperity +5]

How pleasant this sound was! It was just like hearing, "Alipay has received one million yuan," back in Rabbit Country in his previous life.

"Everything really is going smoothly."

"I hope things can continue going this smoothly!"

A satisfied smile appeared on Uchiha Makoto's face.