Fugaku Uchiha strode out from the crowd in high spirits and took his place before everyone under their congratulatory gazes.
The position of Minister of Finance had been discussed in advance between Uchiha Kyu and Fugaku Uchiha.
Finance was crucial; it was the lifeblood of an Empire.
Without money, even keeping the Empire running would be a problem.
This position had to be entrusted to an Uchiha clansman. No one outside the Uchiha Clan could hold it.
When Fugaku Uchiha looked to Uchiha Kyu for permission, Uchiha Kyu silently nodded, signaling that he could speak.
Fugaku Uchiha had long prepared his opening remarks. Slowly, he said, "Everyone, I was able to take this position thanks to His Majesty's trust and everyone's support."
"Through our tireless efforts day and night, the Immortal Empire's finances have finally amassed enough wealth to sustain the Immortal Empire for nearly ten years."
War profits were no joke. In just half a year, the war trade handled by Fugaku Uchiha, Shikaku Nara, and Hyuga Hiashi had grown larger and larger.
Its reach had already spread throughout the Shinobi World. Basically, the weapons, Explosive Tags, clothes, and other supplies used by the countries and shinobi villages still at war were all produced by the Immortal Empire.
Food, drink, and daily necessities were basically all produced by the Immortal Empire. With a business that was essentially a monopoly, how could it possibly not make money?
Not only had the Immortal Empire eaten its fill, but its citizens had also gained stable jobs. Their wages were not enough to make them rich, but they were enough to keep them fed, clothed, and warm.
Compared to the previous shinobi villages, these citizens who had benefited from the Immortal Empire naturally chose to support it.
Those with children supported sending them