Uchiha Nan: Why Was It Only Seventy Percent?

Land of Fire

Early winter has arrived, temperatures have plummeted, and this year's snowfall came even earlier than usual.

Inside the palace

The Daimyo, dressed in a thin robe, came to the window with the help of his servants.

As soon as he opened the window, the wind and snow rushed into the room, making Daimyo shiver and his face covered with snowflakes like goose feathers.

"Wow, so much snow!"

"The air conditioning Konoha is truly amazing. Outside it's a snowy, freezing winter, but inside it's like spring."

"It's such a pity, Konoha."

Before he could finish saying his Daimyo, he had the window closed. He had been feeling very troubled lately.

The memorials impeaching Konoha from his loyal and capable subordinates piled up on his desk like snowflakes.

Traitors and villains, bringing disaster to the country and its people. All sorts of crimes were pinned on Konoha. A bunch of money-grubbing insects had been living in comfort for too long, so long that they had forgotten the swords in the hands of the ninjas.

Did you really think those ninjas couldn't lift a sword?

There are even idiots who suggest sending the Hokage of Konoha to the Land of Fire for questioning! The current Third Hokage is Uchiha!

That greedy and stupid pig actually thought of kicking someone when they're down!

The Daimyo too aware of the relationship between the Land of Fire and Konoha. It may seem that Konoha needs the Land of Fire's funds to operate, but in reality, the Land of Fire cannot do without Konoha.

Without the help of Konoha Ninja to suppress the rebellion, those unruly commoners would have been able to storm their own palace.

Konoha's recent actions have been somewhat outrageous, but what can we do about it?

Could he really dare to offend Konoha and arrest Uchiha Nan?

Stop dreaming!

The Daimyo sighed heavily. Ever since the First Hokage Hashirama Senju, bridged the hatred between ninja clans and created ninja villages composed of ninja clans, he had united the scattered ninja clans into a single group.

His own father, the previous Daimyo of the Land of Fire, had privately warned him that ninjas would eventually realize their place and become the true masters of this world. They, as ordinary people, were already incredibly fortunate to be able to command ninjas to carry out missions and enjoy a thousand years of wealth and luxury.

Don't delude yourself into thinking this kind of life can last forever; you have to face reality.

Faced with Konoha's growing power and its repeated transgressions of the nobles' bottom line, the Daimyo maintained one principle.

Trying to smooth things over, just trying to smooth things over.

I'll just make do and live like this, one day at a time. Daimyo want to live a few more years, so I'll just turn a blind eye.

Unfortunately, Konoha's actions this time were too drastic. In order to acquire the iron mines of the Land of Fire, they genuinely offended the interests of a large number of high-ranking officials in the Land of Fire. It was no longer as simple as snatching food from a tiger's mouth; it was directly cutting flesh from their bodies.

Even if the Daimyo wanted to help Konoha cover up the truth, memorials impeaching Konoha continued to be submitted. There were bad people and factions everywhere in the court.

The Daimyo sighed inwardly, pondering how to handle the situation. He had already sent people to negotiate with Konoha, but there was still no news.

"Lu Yuan of Konoha has arrived."

A servant entered from outside the door, Daimyo was overjoyed upon hearing the voice. He immediately invited Nara Luyuan in.

"Daimyo lord, how have you been?"

Nara Luyuan greeted the Daimyo with a smile, and the Daimyo, sitting on a recliner, smiled back and casually exchanged pleasantries with Nara Luyuan.

"This year's snowfall is heavier than in previous years."

"Yes, but what's the difference between Daimyo and spring here?"

"This is all thanks to Konoha."

Nara Luyuan. The Daimyo had placed another large order for air conditioners, it seemed he really wanted to install them throughout the entire palace.

They're really rich!

After finishing his cup of tea, Nara Luyuan felt it was time to get down to business, and said in a joking tone:

"I heard that the Daimyo has been experiencing a buzzing sound in his ear lately, and even the Lord Hokage, who is busy working in Konoha, has heard it. Is this true?"

"They're just a bunch of insignificant mosquitoes. If they were just disturbing the peace, that would be fine, but the real problem is if they accidentally bite someone and the bite can be incredibly itchy."

"Does Lu Yuan Yuanjun have any ideas?"

The Daimyo put down his teacup, his smile unwavering, and looked at Nara Luyuan with expectant eyes.

The best solution in the Daimyo's mind would naturally be for Konoha to write a letter of apology, which would enrage the Daimyo and subject him to a severe reprimand.

Pick it up high, then put it down gently.

With everything in Konoha at peace, and able to give an explanation to the nobles and ministers who had been causing trouble, the matter could be glossed over.

"His Highness has always treated Konoha well, so Konoha will naturally not make things difficult for the Daimyo."

Before Nara Luyuan could even finish mentioning his Daimyo, Shikagawa was already beaming with joy.

Nara Luyuan handed an envelope to the Daimyo, Daimyo eagerly opened it. Inside was Daimyo apology note he had been longing for.

The entire document, thousands of words long and seemingly absurd, essentially conveyed the message that Konoha's actions were indeed unethical, and pleaded with His Daimyo and, considering Konoha's years of diligent service to the Land of Fire, grant Konoha another chance.

"Hahaha, Konoha truly lives up to its reputation as the backbone of the Land of Fire. If it weren't for the troublesome behavior of my subordinates, I really wouldn't want to trouble the Hokage with this matter."

The Daimyo excitedly walked up to Nara Luyuan, took Nara Luyuan's hand, and showed his affection.

"Lu Yuan, please stay at the palace tonight. I will host a grand banquet for you."

Nara Luyuan broke free from the Daimyo's grasp and pulled out a sealing scroll from his robes.

"Your Daimyo, Konoha has granted your request."

"But the Lord Hokage instructed us that Konoha's reputation also needs to be restored."

Nara Luyuan's words froze the Daimyo's smile. He couldn't understand the meaning behind Nara Luyuan's words, but he instinctively felt that something was wrong.

"Daimyo Highness, please take a look at what the loyal ministers and generals of the Land of Fire have accomplished over the years."

Nara Luyuan Hand Seals and handed over a Daimyo number of charges against the daimyo.

The entire corrupt system of buying and selling official positions, embezzlement and bribery, forming cliques for personal gain, disregarding human life, usury, setting up private courts, and even participating in the power struggle Daimyo the daimyo's sons was thoroughly investigated and eradicated by Konoha.

The charges against them all involve ministers and nobles who have impeached Konoha in recent days. They could be confiscated, exiled, and their entire families executed by picking just a few charges.

"This... this..."

The Daimyo was so surprised he couldn't even speak. On one hand, he was afraid of Konoha's overstepping of its bounds, which had already crossed the line of non-interference between Konoha and the Land of Fire. On the other hand, he was astonished by the audacity of these insects. For money, these insects would really do anything.

The wealth and land he has amassed over the years have far exceeded the Daimyo imagination.

If all these charges were to be brought to justice, it could completely overhaul the entire court of the Land of Fire, involving so many people that even the Daimyo would not dare to act rashly.

"Your Daimyo, what do you think should be done with these people?"

When Nara Luyuan first saw these crimes, the wealth and land involved were worth far more than a trillion ryo, making Nara Luyuan envious. Why bother with these damned ninja missions? Just devour these treacherous pests and Konoha can live a life of wealth and prosperity for twenty years.

However, Nara Luyuan could only dream about such things. The nobles of the Land of Fire had intermarried for generations, their relationships were intricate and complex; everyone was related. Could the Daimyo really possibly wipe them all out?

If these crimes were made public, even Daimyo could die silently in the palace. A divided Land of Fire is not what Konoha wants.

At that time, all sorts of Gyūki from the Land of Fire will emerge. The First Shinobi World War has just ended, and the commotion caused by these people will probably be no less than that of a shinobi war.

Harmony and stability. A peaceful country is what Konoha desires.

If Konoha really wanted to arrest, try, and execute them one by one according to the list...

The Daimyo would be the first to disagree, and would probably choose to turn against Konoha and declare Konoha a traitor.

The nobles who have money should contribute money, and those who have grain should contribute grain. They should send large sums of money to the other four great ninja villages in the Ninja world to help kill these traitors in Konoha. Whoever works the hardest will be allowed to take Konoha's place and move to the Land of Fire to live a happy life.

Sunagakure, already desperately short of money and food, will likely be the first to step forward, followed by Iwagakure and Kumogakure.

Therefore Uchiha Nan set the tone: only the ringleaders would be executed.

Kill those insects that are making the loudest noise and charging at the forefront.

Make an example of someone!

Konoha is showing you respect by taking your business for granted and is even willing to negotiate to buy it with money, not by simply wiping out your entire family with Shuriken and then easily taking over everything.

How could someone be so ungrateful? What a truly wicked person!

We must strike and annihilate them!

After a long while, Daimyo finally recovered from his shock, his mouth agape as he stood there, unsure of what to say.

It all happened so suddenly, without giving Daimyo any warning.

"Could there be a mistake? I know their character well; they are all honest and upright officials."

The Daimyo tried to cover it up with some nonsense, but Daimyo knew perfectly well what kind of people his underlings were; some of the crimes involved were even unknown to Daimyo.

In the past, if Daimyo discovered that these people were capable of such audacious acts, he would definitely fly into a rage and kill some of them.

But things are different now; Konoha is ready to overturn the table. All they did was seize a small amount of iron ore through trickery and force, and were slightly impeached by the ministers. Everyone could easily brush it off and let it go.

What do you mean by wanting to overturn the table now, Konoha?

Why did it have to come to this!

Can't we all sit down and talk?

"Does Your Highness mean that Konoha is framing the princes and ministers of the Land of Fire?"

"Konoha cannot bear such a charge."

Nara Luyuan let out a cold laugh, a laugh that sent chills down the Daimyo. Despite the air conditioning being set very high, the Daimyo felt as if he were in an icebox.

"Of course, I trust Konoha. But this... this involves people too."

Daimyo was so excited he could barely speak. He was surrounded by enemies; if either side pushed too far, they could kill him.

It was originally just a trivial matter, and although Daimyo was annoyed, he didn't really take it to heart.

However, Uchiha Nan didn't think so. It was such a small matter, yet those insects were making such a big deal out of it, Daimyo was just making excuses and dragging his feet.

If Konoha does anything even slightly outrageous in the future, these people will still pursue and impeach Konoha. It's better to make a big fuss about this now.

As Lu Xun once said, if a room is too dark, and you suggest opening a skylight, everyone will object. But if you advocate tearing down the roof, they will compromise and agree to open a skylight.

The same goes for these insects; the matter must be resolved completely in one go, without leaving any loose ends.

Nara Luyuan, observing the panicked Daimyo, felt the time was right and spoke:

"Your Highness, please calm down. The Lord Hokage has already considered everything for you."

"These people are truly despicable, but this matter is of great importance. The Land of Fire cannot do without these insects for the time being. This time, we can only punish the ringleaders and separate the fattest and most guilty insects for trial."

"Dealing with the remaining insects is also simple. Their crimes have always been there; we can slowly butcher them, even if it takes more than ten years."

Nara Luyuan's words put the Daimyo at ease.

He really thought Konoha was going to turn against the Land of Fire over such a trivial matter. Hopefully, they won't.

Just don't turn on them.

As long as the days of wealth and comfort can continue, that's fine.

"That's good, that's good."

Daimyo wiped the sweat from his brow, Daimyo then realizing that the back of his underwear was completely soaked.

That was so exciting! I almost scared myself to death.

"Daimyo, Konoha believes these people deserve to die!"

"They committed the most acts of corruption and bribery, and amassed the largest fortune through embezzlement."

Nara Luyuan revealed a greedy smile. The confiscated assets of these several noble families amounted to more than 60 billion taels of silver, which was the wealth accumulated by their families for more than ten generations.

They really are a few good fat pigs.

The Daimyo, who was just terrified, now had a greedy look in his eyes. These insects had done so many bad things behind his back, almost causing Konoha and the Land of Fire to turn against each other. They had to be severely punished!

They're after my money!

"The Lord Hokage has truly considered everything thoroughly. Let's settle this matter then."

"Your Highness is truly wise and mighty. Shall we split the profits 30/70?"

"No problem."

The Daimyo nodded, agreeing to the share of the spoils. He had just received over a hundred billion taels a few months ago, and now he had received several hundred billion taels. He was really having a run of good fortune lately.

"Now that the Daimyo has agreed, don't forget Konoha share."

"What?!"

"Konoha?"

"Your Highness, Konoha is the victim this time, framed by these corrupt officials. Now that they've taken a step back, Your Highness can't just leave them without any compensation."

Nara Luyuan's face instantly darkened, and his gloomy eyes turned to the Daimyo, silencing any words the Daimyo wanted to say.

If they continue to entangle themselves at this point, the Daimyo is truly afraid that Konoha and the Land of Fire will turn against each other. Let's settle for 30%; with these charges against them, the days of being slaughtered are far from over.

"Let's do as the Hokage says."

Daimyo wiped the sweat from his brow and answered with a smile.

Nara Shikahara smiled with satisfaction after hearing this.

Konoha has made a killing again!