The Daimyo Was No Ordinary Man

Compared to Itachi, who wore his heart on his sleeve, Shisui appeared much calmer and more composed.

After all, his age and experience are what they are; he's used to big scenes and would definitely be more composed. But in reality, Shisui was quite worried at this moment.

I am worried about the future of the Uchiha Clan.

After waiting for more than an hour, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally emerged from the Daimyo's Court.

You can't tell what Hiruzen Sarutobi is thinking from his expression.

Several people rushed towards him.

"Third generation sir."

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting outside for so long."

Hiruzen Sarutobi up.

"Let's go back."

He added.

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, both Shisui and Itachi felt a chill run down their spines.

The two men's expressions became very strange, but they couldn't directly ask Hiruzen Sarutobi and the daimyo about the outcome of their discussion.

At this point, they could only nod silently.

Kakashi, of course, remained silent. Only Lin Yan directly asked Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Third Hokage, what did you discuss with the Daimyo?"

Upon hearing this Kakashi, Itachi, and Shisui all pricked up their ears to listen.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked towards Lin Yan.

Do you want to know?

"Of course I want to, otherwise why would I ask you?"

Lin Yan asked in surprise.

"Hahaha..."

Seeing his frankness, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but laugh.

After a few seconds, seemingly having organized his thoughts, Hiruzen Sarutobi put away his smile and said seriously, "I've come here for the future of our Konoha Village."

"However, Lin Yan, you are not a ninja from Konoha Village, so there's no need for you to know these things."

Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi speak so directly, Lin Yan should have stopped talking and not asked any more questions.

However, Lin Yan's personality is not that of an ordinary person.

He smiled and said, "It's just about the Uchiha Clan, I heard everything."

As soon as these words were spoken, the four people around Lin Yan Lin Yan, including Hiruzen Sarutobi, stared wide-eyed at her incredulously.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, in particular, had an expression of utter disbelief on his face.

He truly hadn't expected that Lin Yan could actually hear his conversation with the Great Name.

"What's wrong?"

"Don't you ninjas even have this much hearing?"

Lin Yan's question caused the faces of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kakashi, Itachi, and Shisui to twitch slightly at the same time.

Everyone's eyes twitched.

They looked at Lin Yan as if they had seen a monster.

After a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally accepted this fact, after all, Lin Yan could not be understood using ordinary people's thinking.

This man possesses far too many powerful abilities.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed.

"Since you've heard me, I'll just say it directly."

"Shisui, Itachi."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped and looked at the two of them.

Upon hearing this, the two immediately stopped, looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a little trepidation.

They knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi was about to reveal that matter.

That matter touched the heart of every Uchiha clan member.

As expected, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly continued, "This time, I talked with the Daimyo for a very long time."

"I explained to the Daimyo the current crisis facing Konoha Village, as well as the difficulties and predicaments of the Uchiha Clan."

"The Daimyo understands this and is willing to support the Uchiha Clan in restoring friendly and harmonious relations with the villagers."

As Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, he took something out of his sleeve.

Meanwhile, Itachi, Kakashi, Lin Yan, Shisui, and the others looked curiously at the note in his hand.

"This is a personal edict authorizing the daimyo."

"At that time, the Daimyo's Court will instruct the Land of Fire Bank to lend money to the Uchiha Clan Uchiha Clan funds for compensating the villagers for their losses."

"The interest rate on this loan is very low, lower than all other loan interest rates."

"And you can repay in installments over a period of up to sixty years..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi speaking, the others seemed to have no reaction.

However, Lin Yan's heart stirred slightly upon hearing this.

So there really are banks in the Naruto World.

Not only are there banks, but the level of financial development in the country also seems to be quite high.

They've even gotten into lending now.

However, the daimyo of the Land of Fire's move was also quite clever.

Instead of providing direct financial support to the Uchiha Clan, they gave them a low-interest loan.

If the Uchiha Clan is truly sincere in resolving the issue, they should accept this loan with a very low interest rate.

The debt will then be repaid in installments over sixty years.

The monthly repayment pressure is not high. Not only has the problem been solved, but in order to repay the kindness of the Daimyo's Court of the Land of Fire, they should normally be honest and law-abiding, and work hard to earn money to repay the loan.

Instead of continuing to oppose Konoha Village.

This is a win-win situation.

However, it remains to be seen whether the Uchiha Clan will agree to this condition.

Lin Yan subconsciously looked at Itachi and Shisui.

I saw similar worries on their faces.

However, compared to before, my emotional state is much better.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke again, "As for my suggestion to the daimyo to increase the average income of the Konoha Police Force..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused again at this point.

Itachi and Shisui, on the other hand, stared intently at him, their eyes filled with anticipation.

The income of the Konoha Police Force has not increased much over the years.

This has resulted in many of their people barely managing to make ends meet with this income.

If the treatment of the Konoha Police Force members can be improved, they will likely have a better mindset and will be less likely to clash with the villagers in the future.

Even Kakashi and Lin Yan were curiously waiting for Hiruzen Sarutobi to continue.

After a moment of contemplation, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally spoke slowly, "The daimyo said they need to hold a meeting to discuss this matter."

We will get back to you within three days.

"Now, let's go back to Konoha Village and wait for news."

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Lin Yan couldn't help but remark, "That means there's a high chance it's hopeless."

His words immediately drew everyone's attention to him.

Lin Yan, however, did not flinch or back down. Instead, she met everyone's gazes, spread her hands, and asked confidently, "What's wrong? Am I wrong?"

"If someone tells you to go home and wait for news, it's probably a dead end."

Kakashi remained silent, while Itachi and Shisui's eyes clearly showed some disappointment.

At that moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi silently took out his pipe, lit it, and started smoking.

"I'm sorry, Itachi, Shisui."

"But rest assured, I will do my utmost to get the Daimyo to approve this proposal."