"As before, Konoha needs to build factories in the Land of Water, with Kirigakure ninja and Konoha ninja protecting them together.
"What's different is that Konoha will invest heavily this time, and invite the Land of Rain and the Land of Wind to cooperate as well."
"Impossible!"
Mei Terumi refused outright. She knew full well that if this continued, not just Kirigakure but the entire Land of Water's economy would fall under Konoha's control.
"I can trade ninja blade technology for scientific ninja tool technology, or Kirigakure can offer secret Water Release techniques in exchange."
"Naive!"
Uchiha Yan tilted his head at Mei Terumi. "Don't you know yet? News that Kirigakure and Konoha are building factories together has already spread throughout the Land of Water. The cities under the Satō Clan's rule have already started preparing.
"Think this through. Once you refuse, Kirigakure will become a target for the Land of Water's citizens and its various factions. No one wants a selfish village that disregards whether its citizens live or die to exist."
"You..."
Mei Terumi shot to her feet, staring coldly at Uchiha Yan.
"Kirigakure has strength. Why should we care whether those civilians live or die? If they dare target Kirigakure, they'd better have the strength to back it up.
"As long as Kirigakure refuses, Konoha can forget about building factories in the Land of Water. At worst, it means war."
"As expected of the Mizukage! You're willing to go to war, but are all those kekkei genkai clans in Kirigakure willing?
"Why go to war when they can get money without fighting?"
At that, Uchiha Yan summoned the Silver Spear. "I'll give you seven days to investigate properly. Kirigakure is no longer united.
"My dear Miss Mei Terumi, don't underestimate the power of bonds. Konoha and Kirigakure