Uchiha Shingen Steals a Moment of Leisure / The Final Negotiations Begin

A beautiful scene seemed to appear before the eyes of the leaders of Iwagakure.

If Uchiha Shingen knew what they were thinking right now, he'd be slamming his fist on the table and laughing hysterically.

Unfortunately, he doesn't know that yet.

At this moment, he was sitting in a hotel chair like an old man, receiving flattery from a group of old pigeons, and the tea on the table was being poured for him attentively at all times.

The hotel staff were immediately kicked out, with the reason given that "our side needs to discuss a peace treaty between the two villages, which involves confidentiality, please understand."

As soon as the waiter left, the older pigeons volunteered to be waiters, while the younger pigeons could only watch with envy as their seniors occupied the best positions for asking questions.

Uchiha Shingen was very troubled.

Actually, he didn't want to be so high-profile. His work principle is to be high-profile in his work but low-profile in his personal life.

But the old pigeons were just too enthusiastic.

"My lord, how should we understand this sentence about 'letter of guarantee'?" The old pigeon from the Shimura Clan asked, shaking its head as it held its notebook.

"Oh, Uncle..."

"Hey! Don't call me 'uncle,' call me 'brother'!" Shimura Clan waved his hand magnanimously. "Although Fugaku and I are friends despite our age difference, we can still be friends, right? Let's each keep our own ways."

"Alright, big brother." Uchiha Shingen had no choice but to go along with the other party's wishes and then gave a proper explanation.

"This is for Iwagakure. After all, Iwagakure has its own social connections. To protect the interests of the nobles, we need to have some credit enhancement measures, such as allowing their ninja village mission funds to be deposited in a bank designated by the association."

"How do we know if they really saved them all?"

"It's simple. Set up a special trading institution in the Land of Grass, modeled after Bounty Exchange. People who want to submit missions to Iwagakure can do so here. This place will be jointly managed by Leaf Village and Iwagakure. Mission fees will be deposited directly into the account here, but a portion must be retained and returned after the debts are settled."

"Then we won't get any benefit at all?"

"Oh, it's not that bad. After all, during the lockdown period, the bank can use this money to invest in other projects. According to the agreement, Leaf Village is supposed to share the profits. Brother, take another look. This credit enhancement is specifically for medium- to long-term products, ranging from three to thirty years."

"Oh? I see!" Old Pigeon Brother Shimura Clan suddenly realized.

"Hey, everyone, everyone, listen to me." Seeing a large group of people with notebooks and shining eyes behind the Shimura Clan, Uchiha Shingen couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Are you guys this eager to learn? Why weren't you this hardworking back in the Ninja Academy?

Is it true that people get more eager to learn as they get older?

"Everyone has traveled a long way today, and then had to start a meeting right away upon arriving at Iwagakure. Everyone must be exhausted. Please get some rest. I anticipate that Iwagakure will initiate the second round of talks as soon as possible after tonight."

"Ah, right, right, right!" Old Shimura Clan, without hesitation, took on the role of guardian. "What are you all doing? What are you doing? Brother Shingen is so tired today, he should rest properly. What if he collapses from exhaustion? Huh!?"

The group of old pigeons were stunned at first, then they got angry.

Damn it, weren't you the one who asked the most questions?

You've had your fill of questions, and now you're saying you need to rest?

However, there's some truth to what they said.

"Brother Shingen, you need to rest more! You're a valuable asset to the village!" Old Pigeon Number Two immediately chimed in, "Brother Fugaku told us back then that the Uchiha Clan would need you to carry the load in the future, so you should pay attention to your rest."

"That's right, that's right. We're all friends, a little extra time won't make a difference. Brother Shingen should rest!"

"Shimura Clan, you old scoundrel! Get out of my way! You're blocking Shingen's way back to his room!"

Uchiha Shingen gave an awkward but polite smile.

As expected of those old pigeons Shimura Danzō back then.

Most of the enemies who were tricked by the Dark Ninja were first fooled by the sweet talk of these old pigeons, who actually thought that Leaf Village had backed down, and then they were tricked one by one by Shimura Danzō.

Uchiha Shingen was afraid they would cause trouble, not because he doubted their professional skills, but because these people were unfamiliar with his methods, and their meddling could easily backfire.

But it looks good now. Their desire to learn is so great, and the basic knowledge we covered today will be helpful for our next meeting.

He's determined to get his hands on Iwagakure!

Chapter 18 Uchiha Shingen a Moment of Leisure from His Busy Schedule

The saying "many hands make light work" still holds true.

After overcoming the initial period of adjustment, the leaders of Iwagakure quickly got into the swing of things.

Those who reach high positions in the five great ninja villages are always quick to absorb new knowledge.

The same goes for the doves in Leaf Village; Doves isn't easy, you have to be quick-witted at the very least.

However, a collection of fragmented knowledge coupled with unfounded speculation cannot compete with a mature and systematic knowledge framework.

Let alone Iwagakure, even in Hidden Leaf Village, only the high-ranking members of the Uchiha Clan had systematically received Uchiha Shingen's daily cramming of knowledge; the others only had a vague understanding.

Therefore, on the surface, the Uchiha Clan is now more concerned about the prosperity and development of the Land of Fire and Leaf Village than ever before, because Uchiha Shingen has repeatedly told them that their entire set of actions does not create any wealth in essence, and if they go too far, everyone will be doomed.

Because of this understanding, the Uchiha Clan shares other powers within the association with Leaf Village and the Fire Daimyo's Court, but manages risk control independently, refusing to approve anything that doesn't meet the strict condition that Uchiha Shingen is already dead.

Even so, every three months, the association would produce a set of big data statistics for Uchiha Shingen to review.

The research on the Land of Earth had already begun.

All the designs for the Land of Earth had already been discussed countless times.

To put it bluntly, Uchiha Shingen understood the Land of Earth's market, the needs of Iwagakure and the Land of Earth's Daimyo's Court better than Ōnoki. He knew the bottom line and how much room there was for maneuver.

Among the many terms agreed upon with Iwagakure, the pledge of the right to collect fees for non-state-commissioned missions by Iwagakure's Chunin and Jonin, as well as the right to use designated banks and accumulated funds, were things that Uchiha Shingen was determined to obtain.

Not only can it lock up a portion of Iwagakure's funds for Leaf Village's use, but through the flow of funds, it can also keep track of the situation of the upper-ranking ninjas in the Rock Ninja army, which is much more reliable than buying intelligence from Kusagakure in the past.

The high-ranking members of Iwagakure are all shrewd and calculating, but that didn't stop them from falling into Uchiha Shingen's trap.

This is a completely different set of rules from the past. Although it is still in its infancy, it is enough for Uchiha Shingen to have an absolute advantage. Whether the Iwagakure high-ranking officials are shrewd or not does not affect their defense.

For example, the amount of the task fee and the frequency of attendance can roughly determine the level and type of task performed, while customers who come to pay the task fee can roughly determine the scope of the task's activities and other information.

The collection of all data was not done by the Konoha Ninja, but by the money shops. It was normal business information and there was nothing to question. It would simply be included in the association's statistical reports on the various money shops and then presented to Leaf Village.

Over time, the upper-middle-level ninjas of Iwagakure had few secrets from Leaf Village. Iwagakure how many upper-middle-level ninjas Leaf Village could mobilize, whether they were going to war, and how they would deploy their Iwagakure.

On a larger scale, since the association has gradually become Daimyo's Court important regulatory tool for the development of the national economy in the Daimyo Prefecture, with such a large entity as the Land of Earth entering the fray, all levels of Land of Fire can benefit. Isn't this much better than the previous crude methods? Look at how the Land of Rain has been drained of resources!

Uzumaki Nagato the original timeline, went to bomb Leaf Village in the name of Pain, not only to obtain the Nine-Tails, but also to represent the long-accumulated anger of the people of the small country.

The root cause is that the way large countries exploit small countries is too crude, bordering on barbaric and ruthless.

That's why Nagato said those words to Tsunade: "Your peace is violence against us!"

He blew up Leaf Village with a clear conscience, and there was indeed a reason for it.

If strength grants impunity, why shouldn't someone with the Rinnegan and who has already collected most of the Tailed Beasts be allowed to act with impunity?

As the talks progressed, Uchiha Shingen's workload began to ease.

After all, the old pigeons have a strong learning ability, and Uchiha Shingen has already made the bottom line clear to them. Before a final consensus is reached, it's time for the old pigeons to do their own thing.

All of this laid the foundation for Uchiha Shingen's eventual "concessions" and "unyielding stance."

Later, Uchiha Shingen simply stopped attending altogether, because there was something to argue about.

He began to explore Iwagakure).

He was quite curious about this village.

As for the exotic scenery, consider it a publicly funded trip.

Moreover, with Rock Ninja as our guide, why not?

"Deidara..." Uchiha Shingen asked, pointing to a fortified tower, "Don't you guys think it's oppressive for everyone to eat here?"

"That's how it is in the village," Deidara said, taking on the role of tour guide, though he didn't really like it because he was currently obsessed with training. "Besides, in Leaf Village, doesn't everyone eat in their rooms?"

"That's different," Uchiha Shingen shook his head. "Our air circulation is much better."

"We use it here too," Deidara said, puzzled.

Why make so many fuss about eating a meal?

"Alright, what are we eating today?" Uchiha Shingen looked at the clueless little boy. "Kurotsuchi likes playing with you so much, why are you ignoring her today?"

"Tch! Kids are such a hassle!" Deidara felt a headache coming on just hearing Kurotsuchi's name. "I still have to train, where am I supposed to find the time to play with her?"

"Hey! You're quite the Versailles type, aren't you? Having a childhood friend is a good thing." Uchiha Shingen. "Like me, I don't have any girls I grew up with."

"What is Versailles?" Deidara asked, walking on the suspension bridge. But then he thought that Leaf Village's White Ghost had a lot of strange words, so he didn't care.

He ran across the drawbridge and entered the new fortress.

"Shingen, go in this way and you'll find the village's famous snack shop. You can give it a try," Deidara said, pointing to the passage ahead.

"Oh?" Uchiha Shingen stepped inside. "Sounds good, let's take a look."

Deidara nodded and walked forward.

"By the way, is this huge building only stocked with snacks?"

"Also, there's a lower level for boating, and an upper level for shopping and watching plays."

"I see, a commercial complex."

"What commercial complex?" Deidara's little ears perked up again.

"Why do you, a little kid, have so many questions? Where's the food? We've been walking for ages."

"Tch! Fine, don't tell me then, how stingy!"

Deidara pouted and complained, then his eyes lit up as he looked ahead, and he quickened his pace.

The passage had come to an end, and ahead, a bustling crowd appeared, revealing a vast space filled with all sorts of shops before Uchiha Shingen.

The aroma of food wafts towards you.

Chapter Nineteen: The Final Negotiations Begin

After spending a few days exploring Iwagakure, Uchiha Shingen realized that the village was actually quite nice.

The old man who First power was quite good at choosing locations.

This place is a rare gem in the Land of Earth. Despite the flying stones and particles outside and the snow-capped mountains to the north, the climate isn't bad.

This can be seen from the fact that the young ladies of Iwagakure) like to wear fishnet stockings.

There are no fleece-lined stockings here.

It's neither too cold nor too hot, which is why the girls are dressed like this.

Her skin looks great, which proves that this place is very fertile.

The commercial layout of Iwagakure also reminded Uchiha Shingen of the commercial complexes commonly found on Blue Star.

Back then, going to the movies and having a meal together was his basic way of passing the time for a long time.

The snacks in Iwagakure have a unique flavor. The cuisine here is similar to the Northwest cuisine of my hometown, and the lamb is quite good.

Iwagakure also provided ample entertainment for Uchiha Shingen's leisurely strolls.

As the conversation progressed and information gradually returned to the village, the higher-ups of Iwagakure began to realize what was going on.

This matter doesn't even need to consider whether the Hokage agrees or not; Uchiha Shingen's agreement is enough.

Of course I need to build goodwill towards them.

How much money could they possibly have for food and drink? Iwagakure isn't that poor.

So, Uchiha Shingen spent almost half a month having a great time in Iwagakure.

During this time, Deidara still couldn't escape Kurotsuchi's clutches and had no choice but to take Kurotsuchi with him on his training.

Uchiha Shingen ignored the two of them; he was gradually becoming more familiar with Iwagakure.

However, the negotiations between the two sides have reached their final stage.

The final negotiation will be a formal signing. Uchiha Shingen will attend again, carrying the Hokage's seal, and will act as Namikaze Minato's authorized representative to formally sign the contract with Ōnoki.

The night before the negotiations, he drafted an agreement based on the results of the old pigeons' discussions.

I went through the list of things that could be deleted and adjusted, and I had a clear understanding of which ones could be deleted and which ones could be adjusted.

The next day, he led his delegation back into the conference hall, which they had not visited for half a month.

At this point, the attitude of the Iwagakure leadership towards the Leaf Village delegation was completely different from what it had been at the beginning.