Completion of the Land of Snow Mission, Technological Cooperation!

"Amazing." Kazahana Haruyuki opened his eyes slightly, his tone filled with awe.

His gaze remained fixed on Uchiha Ying before him, a hint of appreciation and admiration shining in his eyes. In all his experience, he had never seen anyone of such formidable strength; the abilities Uchiha Ying had just displayed truly shocked him.

"Lord Daimyo, we have no intention of making an enemy of the Land of Snow. We are merely here to seek cooperation," Uchiha Ying's calm and resolute voice rang out once more.

He stood tall and straight, his eyes revealing determination and sincerity.

Kazahana Haruyuki nodded slightly and said, "Your strength has opened my eyes. I believe the cooperation between Konoha and the Land of Snow will bring tremendous benefits to both nations."

Uchiha Ying immediately drew a short blade and held it against Kazahana Haruyuki's neck, his gaze remaining completely unperturbed.

"Lord Daimyo, cooperation must be built upon sincerity, and I need to ensure that Konoha's interests are not easily compromised."

Kazahana Haruyuki showed no trace of panic, instead smiling indifferently. "I can understand your caution, but such methods are hardly the best policy for cooperation."

Uchiha Ying narrowed his eyes slightly. "In these turbulent times, only caution ensures survival. If Lord Daimyo truly intends to cooperate, you must show me sincerity that convinces me."

Kazahana Haruyuki fell silent for a moment before speaking slowly, "What kind of sincerity do you want?"

Uchiha Ying's short blade did not waver by a fraction. "First, the Land of Snow must grant Konoha preferential trade policies to ensure the smooth flow of resources between both sides. Second, in the face of common enemies, the Land of Snow must cooperate side-by-side with Konoha and open up technological exchanges."

Kazahana Haruyuki frowned slightly. "These demands are not entirely unreasonable, but