"First, I want the largest forest. I am the leader of the Tailed Beast, and my forest must be at least ten times the size of the Two-Tailed'. And also..."
Nine-Tailed Demon Fox) set a whole host of conditions, all to highlight its status as Tailed Beast. As Tailed Beast with nine tails, it was the top dog among the Tailed Beast and naturally deserved the highest level of treatment.
However, Uchiha Nan considered these to be trivial requests and readily agreed.
Besides, since Mito Uzumaki can live for a long time anyway, let's make promises to Nine-Tailed Demon Fox to keep her in check. Whether the conditions agreed to now will be fulfilled in the future... cough cough... we'll see then.
"Furthermore, from this day forward, Mito Uzumaki is no longer permitted to bind me with chains!!"
Nine-Tailed Demon Fox spoke with deep resentment, clearly harboring a great deal of dissatisfaction towards Mito Uzumaki.
"Well, as long as you stay obediently in the Sealing Space and hand over your Chakra every month at the agreed time, I don't really care about the conflict between you and Mito Uzumaki."
"It involves chains, bindings, spanking, and so on."
"You can discuss these things with Mito Uzumaki yourself."
Uchiha Nan didn't want to get involved in the messy affairs between Nine-Tailed Demon Fox and Mito Uzumaki.
One is an old woman going through menopause, and the other is a gossipy, arrogant, and cunning fox.
It would be abnormal if these two didn't fight while living together. Let them resolve their own conflicts.
"No!"
" Mito, that stinking old hag, that bitch, I can't communicate with her. She's a madwoman. I only cursed at her a few times, and she got furious and started attacking me. I can only beat her because of the Sealing Space."
The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox Mito Uzumaki had committed against it over the years.
"I heard a stinky fox chirping behind my back again, talking bad about me."
Mito Uzumaki also arrived at the Sealing Space, but Nine-Tailed Demon Fox was not afraid at all. Uchiha Nan needed her help, and Nine-Tailed Demon Fox did not believe that Mito Uzumaki would dare to attack her in front of Uchiha Nan.
"I just cursed!"
" Mito Uzumaki, you're a crazy, stupid woman, you stinking bitch!"
Uchiha Nan listened patiently; after all, it wasn't him who was being insulted, though the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox' insults were indeed quite vulgar.
" Uchiha Nan, I can't hold back any longer."
Mito Uzumaki's face was ashen, her hair swaying without wind, and several chains that appeared on her body were poised to strike, ready to bind the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox into a tortoise shell and whip it severely at any moment.
"Alright, Mito!"
"As the saying goes, taking a step back opens up a vast expanse; Konoha needs the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox 'Chakra!"
"Before, because you couldn't connect with Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's mind and become Perfect Jinchuriki, you wasted a lot of Chakra every time you extracted the Tailed Beast Chakra. Those losses should have been attributed to you!"
Uchiha Nan stopped the restless Mito Uzumaki in time and posed a probing question.
"How can this be attributed to me?"
Mito Uzumaki looked indignant, clearly not expecting Uchiha Nan to be so shameless.
"If it can't be attributed to you, how could it be attributed to me?"
Uchiha Nan spoke as if it were perfectly reasonable, without any regard for Mito Uzumaki's feelings.
This time, he chose to stand on Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's side, since Kurama was the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox providing the Chakra.
The Nine-Tailed Demon Fox is a super-sized power bank that can save Konoha tens of figures a year, and this number will be even higher as coal prices rise.
"Now that Kurama is willing to cooperate with Konoha, this is an extremely profitable venture. But out of respect for Kurama, I will not hold your past losses against you."
"From this day forward, you shall never again bind the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox with chains without my permission!"
Uchiha Nan spoke calmly, while the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox behind him laughed wildly and arrogantly, extremely pleased with itself.
" Mito, did you hear that? You have to do this because of me."
"Why should I! That Nine-Tailed Demon Fox' foul mouth spews filthy insults, am I supposed to just put up with it?"
"That's simple. You can exchange insults with the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, as long as you don't get physical."
"You can't possibly lose an argument with Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, can you?"
Uchiha Nan smiled and asked Mito Uzumaki a question in return.
"How is that possible!"
Mito Uzumaki clearly wouldn't back down.
"We've agreed on three rules, Mito."
"If you continue to lay a hand on me and harm the Kurama, whom I consider my dearest friend, brother, or kin, I will deduct one million taels from your account each time!"
"You beast!!"
You heartless bastard!!
I disagree!!!
Mito Uzumaki is furious. Signing that damned contract has made her regret it to the Mito Uzumaki.
Uchiha Nan actually still had his eye on that one million ryo.
"Enough, Mito!"
"I am the Hokage!"
"I'm in charge."
Uchiha Nan said with a grin, then picked up the cat and left the Konoha Power Plant in a hurry. It was already late at night, and he wanted to go back to sleep.
Mito Uzumaki stood rooted to the spot, furious and powerless, denouncing Uchiha Nan as a beast and a heartless bastard, but Uchiha Nan could no longer hear a single word.
" Mito, stop cursing, Uchiha Nan has already gone far away."
"However, you're right, Uchiha Nan really is a beast."
He's a heartless bastard.
Nine-Tailed Demon Fox) did not side with Uchiha Nan simply because of Uchiha Nan's temporary protection.
"Shut up!!"
"You filthy fox, you're no better than me!!"
"What, you want to make a move?"
"You don't want your money anymore? I'm your biggest sugar daddy, you're counting on me to make money!"
Mito Uzumaki's face was dark, and her whole demeanor was terrifyingly gloomy, but she still had her rationality and silently withdrew the chains behind her.
"You stinky fox, ***"
"**"
Three days later
Konoha remained peaceful, while the situation in the Ninja world deteriorated further.
The Amegakure fired the first shot in its armed rebellion against the nobles, who then joined forces with the four great ninja villages to attack the Amegakure.
But now that super hot topic has become a thing of the past. The two major battles between Kumogakure and Iwagakure have become the new hot topic, with not only fierce fighting but also the deployment of Tailed Beast and their Tailed Beast.
Konoha's news reporters were working day and night, like they were on steroids, relaying the latest news to the Ninja world.
After all, traffic equals money!
The heroes of the Ninja world risked their lives on the battlefield, while Konoha's signal base stations were quietly spreading from the Land of Fire, gradually infiltrating the surrounding small countries and ninja villages.
Far across the continent, in the Kirigakure, where news is usually not very reliable, Suitō led his Kirigakure troops to set up camp in the Land of Bears. The daily news on Konoha TV was a program that Suitō never missed.
Judging from the information coming from various sources, Suitō believes that the relationship between Kumogakure and Iwagakure has deteriorated from being allies who "shared a bed but dreamed different dreams" to becoming "sworn enemies." The relationship between the two villages has completely fallen to its lowest point, and there is no chance of it ever returning to what it once was.
The rights and wrongs in the middle are difficult to discuss.
But all the clues point to the fact that the mastermind behind the war between Amegakure, Kumogakure, and Iwagakure is Konoha!
Even the internal conflicts in Kirigakure, which could erupt at any moment, are intricately connected to Konoha.
Those social activists who frequent the streets and alleys of the Land of Water like to sell erotic videos while giving away magazines published in Konoha for free.
What's the name of this book, Yilin? It's all feel-good platitudes interspersed with personal opinions. It includes articles specifically targeting Kirigakure Kirigakure Village), constantly provoking the nerves of the bloodline clans there and vigorously promoting the superiority of bloodline clans ruling ninja villages, with Konoha Village) being the best proof!
Most importantly, these kinds of magazines are impossible to eradicate!
That despicable Hokage of Konoha bundles this magazine with pornographic films for sale.
Is there anyone who can ban the distribution of erotic films?
In short, Suitō concluded that Uchiha Nan was an extremely evil person, and that Kirigakure would be dragged into his mess sooner or later. He wanted to remain inactive, but the situation no longer allowed it.
The nobles didn't care about the gossip within the ninja community; they only wanted to kill the Amegakure.
The Daimyo of the Land of Water has issued eighteen imperial edicts in a single day, ordering Suitō to lead Kirigakure Amegakure.
There was even a threatening undertone in their words.
The position of Mizukage is perhaps best left to a ninja from a bloodline clan.
Of course, the same applies to the Daimyo of the Land of Wind.
The Sunagakure remained silent, observing the situation. Their small-scale skirmishes with the Amegakure at the border greatly displeased the Daimyo of the Land of Wind.
"Push them down! Push them down!!"
The Daimyo of the Land of Wind flew into a rage in his own palace, and it took more than a dozen imperial edicts to force Mosa to take further action.
The Daimyo the Land of Lightning and the Daimyo of the Land of Earth were under immense pressure. Their tables were covered with letters, like snowflakes falling from the sky. Daimyo from all over the Ninja world world were writing to them, demanding that they resolve the conflict between the Hidden Kumogakure and the Iwagakure as soon as possible.
Compared to the Daimyo of the Land of Earth, the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning can be considered a victim.
The Iwagakure betrayed its Konoha and allied with the Sunagakure carried out a shocking deception in the Land of Lightning, reaping huge profits from the Land of Lightning.
In cities across the Land of Lightning, waves of aerial acrobats have appeared, significantly increasing the workload of government offices. Every day, large numbers of victims flock to the offices to demand justice, with some even carrying corpses to petition.
Even important figures in the Land of Lightning have been exploited and are now clamoring for an explanation from the Land of Earth and the Iwagakure.
But no matter what, the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning is destined to be the aggrieved party.
He urgently met with the Daimyo of the Land of Earth. After a brief exchange of views, the two decided to join forces to mediate the conflict between Kumogakure and Iwagakure.
The Daimyo indulged in pleasure, but the existence of Amegakure was a matter of life and death for them. Therefore, they acted with remarkable speed, from selecting a negotiation period to choosing a location, and contacting the Third Ai, A, Ōnoki respectively.
All sorts of miscellaneous tasks, all added up, only took a day or two.
The Daimyo of the Daimyo of the Land of Earth and the Land of Lightning personally intervened to mediate, easing the impending escalation of the war Iwagakure and Kumogakure. The ninja forces of both sides withdrew thirty miles to maintain a safe distance, and peace talks are scheduled to begin soon.
Uchiha Nan, far away in Konoha, was amazed by the efficiency of the Daimyo.
Iwagakure is alright. They have a guilty conscience, and betraying an ally is dishonorable in itself. Although they suffered considerable losses in the two wars, the money they made from the Ponzi scheme can be considered a worthwhile investment to make up for those losses.
If he could mediate the relationship between Iwagakure and Kumogakure, Ōnoki would be very willing to talk to Kumogakure.
Previously, he was misled by Konoha's sweet talk and couldn't resist, thus revealing his true colors. Moreover, Iwagakure didn't sign an alliance agreement with Konoha, meaning this act of infidelity was essentially carried out with a condom.
The treasure of Kumogakure, Konoha has it, and he's wearing it!
But the group of dark-skinned victims in Kumogakure were not so easily persuaded.
These burly, dark-skinned men are like fat tigers, not fat cats. When betrayed, they prefer to fight for justice with their fists and knives, not foolishly jump into the river.
Moreover, the Third Ai, is now completely wrapped up like the Second Tsuchikage, Mu, with bandages all over his body and covered in wounds; he almost lost his life.
Iwagakure now trying to change its mind and mend its past ties?
It's too late!
Give me my money back!
The Iwagakure wouldn't give back the benefits it had already taken; otherwise, Ōnoki's punch would have been for nothing.
It seems the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning has gone all out.
Uchiha Nan sat in his office, looking at the latest intelligence reports and pondering the current situation.
Even if Iwagakure and Kumogakure make peace, it will only be a facade; they will remain wary of each other.
It's such a pity that the two villages didn't fight to the bitter end, until the last drop of blood was shed.
Regardless of the circumstances, the initial strategic objective of dismantling the alliance between Iwagakure and Kumogakure has been achieved.
" Lord Hokage, the negotiations are going smoothly!"
Soon, Kakuzu pushed open the door and came in with a cheerful smile on his face, interrupting Uchiha Nan's thoughts.
" The Land of Rain four large iron mines, three coal mines, and... all of them were mortgaged by Hanzo the Salamander in exchange for food and daily necessities from Konoha."
"I originally thought we'd have to deal with Hanzo the Salamander for a while, but then Sunagakure suddenly intensified their attacks and launched a surprise assault on Amegakure's defenses."
"Well done, looks like Hanzo the Salamander getting desperate."
Uchiha Nan poured Kakuzu a glass of cola and gestured for Kakuzu to sit down. Once Kakuzu was seated, he recounted the entire negotiation process from beginning to end.
The conditions offered by Konoha were not harsh; compared to the smugglers, they were quite merciful. However, Hanzo the Salamander continued to pull the strings for the sake of the Land of Rain's interests.
The recent tactical maneuvering failed. The Sunagakure's head-on attack, along with the information that the Iwagakure and Kumogakure were about to negotiate peace, Hanzo the Salamander guard, leaving him with no choice but to agree to Kakuzu's conditions in their entirety.
"Why didn't Hatake Sakumo come with you? Didn't he go to Amegakure for negotiations?"
"Little White Hair doesn't dare to step out of Konoha right now; he's still busy with blind dates."
"How's it going?"
"I've already met dozens of people. It should be soon, right?"
"Dozens haven't even been completed yet; it seems Hatake Sakumo has very high standards."
"Mainly, what you said that day, Lord Hokage, scared him. He wants to marry a woman who meets both his looks and character standards, but there aren't that many good women in this world."
Uchiha Nan and Kakuzu unknowingly veered the conversation off-topic, talking about Hatake Sakumo.
"By the way, Lord Hokage, that white-haired kid is going to sign a contract with me in a couple of days. He's had a change of heart and wants you to be his guarantor."
"What contract?"
"It means that after Little White Hair dies, he'll leave me half of his fortune, and I'll be responsible for protecting his son and wife."
Kakuzu wore a triumphant smile, looking every bit the shrewd businessman.
(End of this chapter)