"That's right. I guessed you wanted to ask how much they planned to take. Actually, it isn't much, and it's within what we can afford." Uchiha Hikaru gave him a reminder, though it still left the clan leader slightly uneasy.
But the clan leader did not seem particularly interested in learning about that. What he wanted to know now was how those people had imagined that their clan possessed so much timber and stone.
"Well, I was anxious at the time, so I said it. Don't worry, I definitely won't let them keep demanding things afterward." Uchiha Hikaru had long figured out how to smooth things over.
If they planned to keep making endless demands later on, Uchiha Hikaru would tell them that, because the clan was preparing for the grand ceremony, it would not be supplying materials to outsiders.
Hearing that explanation, the clan leader felt that Uchiha Hikaru was a clever lad. There should not be any problem leaving everything entirely to him now.
"All right, all right. Then we'll say that when the time comes. But I have one request: have them capture the divine beast first." Since that was the case, Uchiha Hikaru thought it was not an excessive request.
Even if Uchiha Hikaru did not give them those materials, the Village Chief would still have to help him capture it. After all, Uchiha Hikaru's contribution in allowing them to remain here had been immense.
"Fine, then I'll settle it with him that way. If you need any more help afterward, you can call on me again." Uchiha Hikaru nodded at him and prepared to turn and leave.
When he went to the table and explained those terms to the Village Chief, the man agreed readily. The reason was probably exactly as Uchiha Hikaru had imagined.