Triple Fold
The envoy was shocked. "What do you mean you have no jurisdiction? Isn't Konoha from the Land of Fire Daimyo, Land of Fire just say you're not going to care?"
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire snorted coldly. Goodness, that Uchiha Kō is the kind of person who only obeys summons but not orders. He has invited him to his place several times, but the Owl only comes once a year when the end of the year is approaching.
He's trying to build a good relationship with him, and you're telling me to give him the cold shoulder? Have you lost your mind, or am I the one who's been kicked in the head by a donkey? Are you crazy?
"Go back and tell your Daimyo that this matter should either be resolved by Uchiha Kō, or the goods should be sold at a lower price from now on. You've enjoyed high profits for so many years, you should be content." The Daimyo the Land of Fire left it at that, not going to elaborate too much, after all, the two countries had some relationship.
Upon hearing this, the envoy nodded hurriedly and took back the things he had brought. The Daimyo of the Land of Fire clicked his tongue at this scene, thinking that he shouldn't have reminded them; they were so clueless, taking back what they had given away.
Did he really think the Land of Fire cared about his five chests of gold, silver, and jade? He wrote down in his notebook the things that the Daimyo of the Land of Wind should not be befriended. After the envoy from the Land of Wind left, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire took out a brick.
This is Konoha's newest phone, the Konoha 13 Pro Max, the latest model. He then cheerfully unlocked the screen, turned on the green phone icon, and called the contact listed as "Commander Xiao."
Beep beep beep
The phone rang three times before being answered. The Land of Fire Daimyo's face beamed with a gentle and friendly smile. "Owl, it's me, Land of Fire Daimyo. How are you? Have you eaten yet?"
When Uchiha Kō answered the phone, he was initially confused. Why would the Daimyo of the Land of Fire call him? Tsunade was standing nearby, saw that her relative was calling and gestured for Uchiha Kō to answer the phone on speakerphone.
Uchiha Kō did as he was told, thinking there was something urgent, but then he was asked if he had eaten. Uchiha Kō glanced at the clock and realized it was 5 PM. Then he suddenly understood and smiled.
"Daimyo, you haven't eaten yet? Is there something you need Konoha and me to do?" Uchiha Kō's use of "we Konoha" was quite apt; "I and Konoha" is practically equivalent to "I am Konoha."
The Land of Fire Daimyo, being a politician himself, naturally understood Uchiha Kō's meaning. He smiled and said, "No, no, there's just something I think you should know. Just now..."
The Land of Fire Daimyo relayed the news that the Land of Wind was reselling water resources at high prices, and that Uchiha Kō was about to engage in trade with the Sunagakure.
Uchiha Kō was taken aback, then suddenly laughed and said, "What did the Daimyo say? Are you going to speak up for your relative?" Uchiha Kō's voice was cheerful, but those who knew him well understood that Uchiha Kō was now serious, including the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.
"What are you saying, Lord Owl? Let me tell you, my relationship with Tsunade is genuine, and I'm practically your brother. How could I possibly offend you for some nobody from who-knows-where?" the Land of Fire Daimyo said ingratiatingly.
Uchiha Kō understood; this was someone trying to curry favor. However, Uchiha Kō didn't find anything wrong with it. He chuckled, "Haha, I knew the Daimyo was on our side. Oh, by the way, Daimyo, our Land of Fire has developed a new phone—a tri-fold one. It looks stylish no matter how you fold it. We'll send it to you tomorrow; it'll make you look incredibly prestigious in front of your subjects!"
Hearing this, the Land of Fire Daimyo Kakuzu n't help but smile. "Look at you, look at you! Why are you being so polite? Tell me, Owl, you're a good person in every way, but you're just too kind~" The Land of Fire Daimyo went on and on praising Uchiha Kō replied with a few words of praise for the Daimyo's Daimyo leadership. The two of them flattered each other for an hour before hanging up.
The last sentence is when the Daimyo of the Land of Fire asks if the tri-fold folding phone is useful and cool. Uchiha Kō, of course, wouldn't say that his own product is bad, and even makes a promise that as long as the Daimyo's phone breaks, it can be sent to Konoha and will be under free lifetime warranty, which makes the Daimyo very happy.
After hanging up the phone, the Daimyo sat on his throne and smiled. He said to his trusted aides, "Look, look, this is the difference between leaders. My brother Owl from Konoha just made a notification, and he gave me a tri-fold phone. No matter how you fold it, it's impressive!"
The subordinate quickly agreed. He was already familiar with the Daimyo's attitude and thought it was good. Konoha was currently the strongest Ninja World, so the Land of Fire was the Ninja World. The better the relationship between the two, the more stable the Land of Fire would be.
"Hey, tell me, if Tsunade's child is born, how about I bestow a title upon him? If it's a boy, I'll make him a prince of the Land of Fire; if it's a girl, I'll make her a princess of the Land of Fire," the Daimyo of the Land of Fire said with a smile.
The assembled officials all bowed in submission, exclaiming, "Your Daimyo is truly wise! We are in awe!"
The Land of Fire Daimyo sat on his throne and laughed. Did he care about the phone? Well, he did care, but what he cared about even more was the attitude of the Konoha leader.
Ultimately, although the Land of Fire is vast and rich in resources, it fundamentally needs a village that can fight on the outside as a backer. While Konoha is also strong in fighting, it also needs the Daimyo to provide funding and help with its development.
The two helped and relied on each other. This way of getting along between the Daimyo and Uchiha Kō made the Land of Fire feel comfortable. If someone else had been in power, it might not have had the same effect.
The Daimyo has to be wary of the village's growing power, lest it threaten his rule in the future, yet he can't afford to starve it. It's like making the horse run but not feeding it—what kind of situation is that?
However, since Tsunade is a member of the royal family, there is no need to worry. Uchiha Kō is one of their own, and he will provide as much support as he can. Not only that, but he will also frequently ask if she has enough money to spend.
Konoha, Hokage Villa
Uchiha Kō hung up the phone, Tsunade chuckled beside him, "You two have such a good relationship~ Hehe, Dad's spirit in heaven should be very pleased."
"Hehe, isn't that all thanks to our little Lady Tsunade? Because of you, there's no suspicion between Konoha and the Land of Fire, and the Land of Fire strongly supports Konoha." Uchiha Kō's words were true. If he were alone, he would never be living such a comfortable life.
It was just a matter of asking for money; the moment the call was made, someone was already dispatched with the treasure. Their Godspeed was so incredible that it made the other ninja villages green with envy.
"It's mainly because of my husband, Uchiha Kō. He's strong, capable, and knows how to navigate social situations. Otherwise, with just his status as a member of the royal family, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire wouldn't have come to report to him." Tsunade smiled and touched Uchiha Kō's hand, playing with it.
How can a man's hands be so long, beautiful, and nimble?
Looking at Tsunade's adorable appearance, Uchiha Kō kissed her cheek, and Tsunade immediately blushed. "We're an old married couple, why are you still doing this!"
"What do you mean 'old'? Our Tsunade is the most beautiful and youngest!" Uchiha Kō chuckled and pinched her cheek.
The two became entangled in an ambiguous relationship, and if it weren't for the fear of affecting the child, this matter would definitely not have ended so easily.
After a while, Uchiha Kō ordered takeout. He smiled and said, "Time to eat. Food is essential for life; you'll get hungry if you skip a meal."
Tsunade pouted and said, "Oh~" Sigh, I wonder how long it will be before the little guy is born. I really don't know how much his parents have endured for him!
The National Style Restaurant, was clean and hygienic. They even prepared chicken soup for Tsunade to nourish her body, saying it was a complimentary gift. Uchiha Kō gladly accepted.
The two ate together, and after watching TV for a while, Uchiha Kō helped Tsunade into the bedroom. This time, Tsunade pulled on Uchiha Kō's arm and said, "Let's sleep together~"
"But..." Uchiha Kō hesitated, but Tsunade shook her head. "It's okay, as long as we don't do 'that,' it'll be fine. You haven't spent time with me in so long~ Let's sleep together~"
Seeing Tsunade's pleading and aggrieved expression, Uchiha Kō nodded. "Then, go to sleep. I'll go turn off the lights."
Tsunade nodded, her face full of joy, a far cry from her previous pitiful appearance. After Uchiha Kō got into bed, she placed his left hand on her stomach and held Uchiha Kō hand with her other hand.
"Hehe, honey, the kids and I will sleep with you~" Tsunade said happily.
"Okay~ Let's sleep together." Uchiha Kō touched her pregnant belly, then closed his eyes. After hearing what Uchiha Kō said, Tsunade also felt a little sleepy and then fell asleep.
The next day
Tsunade got up and found Uchiha Kō wasn't in bed, feeling a little disappointed. But then, her nose caught a whiff of something delicious, and her eyes lit up. It turned out Uchiha Kō had gotten up early again to make her breakfast! How wonderful!
Just as Tsunade was about to get out of bed, Uchiha Kō pushed open the door and entered. Seeing this, he quickly went to help Tsunade, saying, "Wife, let me know when you get up! I'll help you, it's safer, be careful!"
Tsunade chuckled, "I can do it! I'm a Kage Level shikigami!!!" She waved her little fist.
Uchiha Kō said, "Even if you're Six Paths level shinobi, you still need to be careful. You're too weak right now."
Tsunade pouted. Did she not know whether she was healthy or not?
"Honey, you've changed. Tell me, who's more important, me or the kids?" Tsunade pouted and asked, then stared intently into Uchiha Kō's eyes.
Uchiha Kō was stunned. This damn age-old problem had actually landed on his head. He thought for a second, then immediately replied, "My wife is important, but we are true love!"
"Hmph! At least you have a conscience! Since that's the case, I'll leave on my own!" Tsunade's cunning eyes gleamed.
Uchiha Kō was speechless for a moment. "Well, fine, but I want to watch from the side!"
Tsunade nodded, then got up, slowly got out of bed, and slowly walked towards the dining table in the living room. Meanwhile, our Uchiha Kō, the Lord Hokage, was trembling with fear. If Tsunade stumbled, he would immediately intervene to prevent her from getting hurt.