There was no such thing as a free lunch. Even if Jingyi was willing to help him for a woman's sake, he was already satisfied.
But there would definitely be a price.
Hyuga Hiashi said nothing, but he nodded in agreement with Fugaku Uchiha.
What was the price?
"Money!"
Jingyi answered without hesitation:
"The village's finances have run into some problems. Because of the war, the Hokage Office offended the Daimyo's Court. The day when the village has to distribute pensions after the New Year is drawing closer. Once that money is paid out, the finances will be in trouble. Lord Hokage has pulled out a whole handful of hair over money."
"I understand what you mean, sir. I will return to the clan immediately and gather enough money as soon as possible as support for the village."
If money could solve the problem, was it even a problem?
Sorry, the Uchiha did not have much of anything else, but they were quite well-off when it came to money.
Did you have a problem?
Jingyi frowned as he watched Fugaku Uchiha rise and prepare to leave. He snapped:
"Sit down. Listen to me first."
"Yes."
Fugaku Uchiha shuddered and hurriedly sat properly. Hyuga Hiashi, whose butt had just lifted slightly from his seat, also sat back down.
He was glad he had not stood up in a rush. Otherwise, he would have been the one getting scolded.
"The village needs money, and I will represent the higher-ups in borrowing a sum from your two clans."
Jingyi placed heavy emphasis on the word "borrow":
"Remember, it is a loan, not a donation. I will also use this opportunity to speak with the others and do my best to secure some worthwhile returns for the clans behind you."
"Now, let's discuss how