Uchiha Nan: Tobirama, Madara Uchiha is attacking!

Who should be chosen? First, it must border Amegakure, have a certain level of combat power, and be able to be controlled by Konoha. If a traitor is raised, that's not what Uchiha Nan wants to see.

Uchiha Nan sat in his chair, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the table, making a ticking sound. He thought carefully for a moment. It seemed that there was only one ninja village that met all these conditions— the Kusagakure!

The Kusagakure, true to its name, is a fence-sitter. It's so chaotic that it hasn't even chosen a leader who can command respect. One faction is friendly to Konoha, so it might be worth considering supporting this faction and then eliminating the rest.

The Kusagakure was not like the Amegakure. The Amegakure had a powerful leader, Hanzo, who cleansed up the infested areas within the country and sent ninjas to plunder and pillage elsewhere. The entire country and the ninja village were united under Hanzo and were on the rise. However, in the last few years, his ambition became too great, which made him lose his mind. He offended the three great ninja villages and was directly crushed by their alliance.

Konoha could easily handle a Kusagakure in internal turmoil without expending much effort.

"Lu Yuan, what do you think of our idea of Konoha supporting Kusagakure to contain Amegakure's development?"

"Kusagakure?"

"As far as I know, the Kusagakure is internally chaotic with numerous factions fighting amongst themselves. Clearly, such a village is insufficient to restrain the Amegakure."

Nara Luyuan frowned, and after careful consideration, he concluded that the Kusagakure was of little use.

During the First Shinobi World War, Nara Shikato was constantly shifting his allegiance, not only stealing Ninjutsu from various ninja villages but also selling war intelligence everywhere. The intelligence was often a mix of truth and falsehood, and Nara Luyuan clearly had no good impression of such trash.

However, Konoha has always pursued peace and has been very tolerant of ninja villages like Kusagakure, which are indecisive and beg for food everywhere. As long as they don't join other ninja villages in launching a war against Konoha, they let them be.

"The internal chaos in Kusagakure could give Konoha an opportunity. If Kusagakure were as united as Amegakure, Konoha would have to think twice before taking action against Kusagakure."

"Take this opportunity to support the forces of Kusagakure that are aligned with us, then eliminate all other miscellaneous forces, unite Kusagakure into one force, and make it a complete vassal of Konoha."

"The location of Kusagakure is extremely important. Controlling this area is essential for Konoha."

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Uchiha Nan explained his reasoning: the geographical location of Kusagakure was simply too delicate. It bordered Amegakure, Iwagakure, and Konoha. It was already chaotic with numerous internal factions, and its geographical location was so important that there were countless spies from those three villages within Kusagakure.

Taking advantage of the fact that the First Shinobi World War had just ended and Iwagakure was still recovering and had little energy to deal with Kusagakure, Konoha seized this golden opportunity to take down Kusagakure. Once Iwagakure recovered in a year or two, it would be much more difficult to attack Kusagakure again.

"Now that the Lord Hokage has made his decision, what reason will Konoha have to interfere with Kusagakure?"

"Should we just send ninjas to eliminate the opposing forces?"

Nara Luyuan agreed with Uchiha Nan's view that the geographical location of Kusagakure determined that it was bound to be a chaotic ninja village, but if Konoha completely took over Kusagakure and turned it into a loyal vassal of Konoha, the benefits would be undeniable.

But Konoha is the embodiment of peace and justice. What kind of reputation would it make if word got out that they directly sent troops to interfere in the internal affairs of Kusagakure?

"Who said we were going to send troops directly?"

"We, Konoha, are the embodiment of justice and fairness!"

Uchiha Nan shook his head. All he thought about all day was fighting and killing, and he would spend money to solve anything if he could.

The entire Kusagakure is nothing but a bunch of poor bastards who dream of eating bananas every day and meat occasionally.

Both the Kusagakure and the Land of Grass have always been poor. The Kusagakure is so poor that it even killed its own wet nurse!

For example, Karin's mother was sucked to death.

As a ninja, if there is a healer in the team, everyone will be overjoyed and will definitely treat the healer like a treasure.

The Kusagakure would rather let Karin's mother die from being sucked alive than use her sustainably. Of course, this cannot be entirely blamed on the Kusagakure being inhumane; everyone knows that a hen can lay eggs, but people who are about to starve to death will not care about such things. The poverty of the Kusagakure is evident.

For anything that can be solved with money, just spend the money. After all, Konoha isn't without its benefits, like the bananas that are a specialty of Kusagakure!

Bananas, like other fruits, spoil quickly once ripe. Considering the difficulties of road transportation and storage, it's currently very hard to sell bananas in Kusagakure. Even if they're eaten by themselves, three or four out of ten end up being wasted. Bananas can be eaten as both fruit and a staple food, and there's no shortage of market for them in Konoha. They're a good deal for the cattle and horses in the factories, and the canteen has another staple food option.

Konoha can provide technology and markets to help the Land of Grass escape poverty and become wealthy. Those Grass Ninja who are so poor they can even sell their Chakra, it doesn't matter who they serve. If they can kneel down and serve Konoha as dogs and get enough to eat, they probably won't mind.

"The Lord Hokage is truly kind-hearted; he can't bear to see ordinary people suffer poverty."

"But this speed is a bit too slow, Lord Hokage."

Nara Luyuan casually flattered Uchiha Nan, using the same old formula and flavor: using economic means to control a ninja village and even a country.

It's just a bit slow. It will take at least a year or two to see results. Right now, we need to resolve the hostile forces quickly and decisively, otherwise the Land of Grass will be in chaos, and the business environment will be a major problem. Doing one thing well is difficult, but stirring up trouble is too easy.

"This is indeed a problem. No matter how we go around in circles, we still need to purge the entire Kusagakure first. We must find an excuse to get rid of these scum."

"A reason. Ah, I've got it!"

"The Land of Grass possesses laundry detergent... uh, no, weapons of mass destruction!"

Uchiha Nan thought of the Box of Elysium, Six Paths Ninja Tool that appeared in the Hokage movie. It is said to be able to grant any wish of the person who opens it, comparable to the Dragon Balls. Of course, this is all boasting, and whether the Box of Elysium actually exists in the Land of Grass is another matter.

But that doesn't matter. Uchiha Nan said the Land of Grass, so it does.

"But... the Lord Hokage's weapons of mass destruction, can that really be used as a reason to send troops?"

"The other four major ninja villages all possess weapons of mass destruction, such as Tailed Beast."

Nara Luyuan was somewhat confused; using such a lame excuse as a pretext for military action was simply terrible.

"Lu Yuan, the Kusagakure was attacked is because they didn't have weapons of mass destruction!"

"If it exists, Konoha won't bother with it."

"Oh, Lord Hokage, I understand!"

Nara Luyuan realized, "The Lord Hokage is truly filthy... no, truly brilliant!"

That's just how the Ninja world is; weak ninja villages are born lambs to the slaughter.

Now that we've found a reason, all that's left is to find ninjas from the Kusagakure who are willing to be Konoha, and then eliminate those who aren't willing to be lackeys through a coordinated effort from within and without.

In the long run, with the Land of Grass allied with Konoha, the lives of ordinary people will definitely be much better than they are now.

"If some people want to maintain their dignity, then let them maintain their dignity; if they don't want to, then we can only send them to meet the Sage of Six Paths."

"Our Konoha has always cherished peace and wanted ordinary people in the Ninja world to live a good life where they could have enough to eat. Those ungrateful and extremely wicked people should be completely eliminated."

Uchiha Nan spoke righteously, saying that if some people died in the process of achieving the goal of enabling the ordinary people of the Land of Grass to live a good life, it would be nothing more than a little hardship.

When that day comes, a great scholar will surely come to debate the scriptures for Konoha!

"You handle Lu Yuan's matter. If you need manpower, I'll have Tomita assist you."

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

Nara Luyuan nodded. The burden on his shoulders had grown heavier again. Oh well, he was used to it. He'd just keep working on the plan all night.

What did the Lord Hokage say? Working late into the night is a blessing, and you'll earn tons of overtime pay!

Nara Luyuan walked out of the office, leaving Uchiha Nan alone again.

Slacking off

"Welcome! Oh, it's you, sir. Ready to redeem your reward?"

The owner of the card shop was sitting idly in a chair drinking tea when he saw Madara Uchiha arrive, and immediately stood up.

"Yes, I plan to bring a child with me when I meet the Hokage. Is that alright?"

The shop owner looked troubled. According to Uchiha Nan's instructions, only the person who collected all the cards could meet him. He didn't know if he could bring one more person to meet Uchiha Nan. He was just an employee and wasn't qualified to make decisions about the big boss behind the scenes, especially since the big boss behind the scenes was the Hokage of Konoha.

"In principle, it's not possible, but I can speak to the Lord Hokage on your behalf. If it's not possible, please forgive me."

The shop owner neither directly refused nor directly agreed.

"I understand. I believe the Hokage will agree."

Madara Uchiha didn't make things difficult for the shop owner; in principle, it wouldn't work, haha, if Uchiha Nan dared to refuse.

Madara Uchiha will find an opportunity to let Uchiha Nan know who really holds the reins of power. The old man's hands are itching; what's wrong with wanting to spar with such a talented descendant?

It's just that I'll be a little heavier on the touch!

office

Uchiha Nan was leisurely slacking off when there was a knock on his office door. After receiving permission from Uchiha Nan, the shop owner went in.

"Lord Hokage!"

"It's you! Why aren't you doing business in your shop? What are you doing here? Has someone already collected all the cards?"

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

"Someone collected all the cards just yesterday."

Uchiha Nan became interested after hearing this. This set of cards was designed by him personally, and it would cost a lot of money to collect them all. Just to see him once and get his autograph, he would spend so much money. He must be a die-hard fan of his.

"Then let's follow the rules. The person who collects all the cards should come this afternoon. I'll make time to receive him specifically this afternoon."

"Yes, Lord Hokage, I will inform him, but Lord Hokage..."

"Just say what you have to say. You know I don't like people who beat around the bush."

The person who collects all the cards wants to bring one more child to see you.

"I see. Since he was the first to collect all the cards, we can bring one more person this time, but this is a one-time exception."

Uchiha Nan wasn't an unapproachable person. The first-place winner always received some preferential treatment. Whether it was meeting one person or two, they would meet together. If they were to bring one more along, so be it.

"Then I thank the Lord Hokage on his behalf!"

The shop owner beamed with joy, and after saying this, he planned to go back and tell Madara Uchiha the good news.

"Don't rush off yet, you haven't told me the name of the person who collected all the cards."

Uchiha Nan called out to the shop owner, wanting to know the name of his fervent fan.

"Lord Hokage, that person's name is Madara Pillar."

Uchiha Nan was leisurely about to take a sip of tea when he heard the words "Madara Pillar" and was so shocked that he almost dropped the cup in his hand.

"Say it again, what was that person's name?"

Uchiha Nan wondered if there was something wrong with his ears and quickly asked the shop owner to repeat it again.

"Madara Pillar."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Nan's expression changed drastically; he was completely taken aback. Madara Uchiha hadn't left! He hadn't left yet!

Still fucking stuck in Konoha!

It's coming for me! It really is coming for me!

"Lord Hokage, is there something wrong with this person? Should I..."

The shop owner looked surprised. Who was this old man that he could make the Lord Hokage look at him like that?

The shop owner was a businessman who was extremely sensitive to people's emotions, and the Lord Hokage actually showed signs of fear.

"Please wait a few days, I'll let you know then. I'm very busy lately!"

Uchiha Nan waved his hand, quickly calming down. What's meant to be will be. He could only wait as long as he could. He had to be fully prepared before meeting Madara Uchiha.

"You can leave now."

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

The shop owner had many questions, but he wisely left without foolishly asking any more. Curiosity can be deadly; he understood that perfectly well!

He's just a shop owner; he doesn't get involved in the affairs of important figures like Uchiha Nan.

"Drinking tea. There's nothing wrong with drinking tea."

Uchiha Nan took a sip of water to calm himself down, his mind racing.

Madara Uchiha didn't leave Konoha, so he must be keeping an eye on me, because I am the biggest variable in this world Madara Uchiha left the dark and sunless underground cave, and even things like activating the Rinnegan could be postponed.

My own allure is truly remarkable; I'm not Hashirama Senju!

The way they met me was quite unique, though; they actually used this method.

It seems that Madara Uchiha, this ancestor, doesn't want to reveal his identity. Not wanting to reveal his identity means that Madara Uchiha doesn't want to fight me yet.

If Madara Uchiha wanted to demonstrate his truth through force, he Susanoo simply charged towards me in his Susanoo.

As long as no physical violence is involved, it's fine. Madara Uchiha wants to conceal his identity right now. If Madara Uchiha wants to convince me with words alone, I can still try to reason with him and debate with him.

At worst, Uchiha Nan could just slide to his knees faster; twenty years later, he'd still be a hero!

It's not shameful to admit defeat to Madara Uchiha. After all, he has the bigger fist. I have a family to support, while Madara Uchiha just a lonely old man. It's not worth going all in with him!

I'm still young, I'll wear him down sooner or later!

I'm not going to Myobokuzan this afternoon. I'll go find Tobirama Senju first to discuss a plan!