An agreement was reached, but a strange atmosphere filled the air.
At this time, Senju Chen was smiling so hard that he couldn't see his teeth, just like a weasel that had stolen a chicken.
The expressions on the faces of Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura were very exciting, with both physical pain and a hint of relief that the dust had settled, as if they had just signed an investment contract with a very high return rate but a ridiculously expensive down payment.
Hiruzen Sarutobi silently took the pipe, reloaded it with tobacco, smoked it, and looked at the young man in front of him with a smile on his face and rubbing his hands with complex eyes.
This guy... is he really just after money?
Senju Clan's wealth, coupled with Tsunade's terrifying ability to make money (and spend money), will he really be short of 30% of his annual budget?
This does not look like the pattern that an heir to a big family should have, but rather looks like those money-minded hawkers in the vegetable market.
Is it because Tsunade has lost so much in gambling over the years that Senju Clan is starting to be short of money?
Or is it that those creditors did not dare to come to Konoha Hokage for money, and instead went to Senju Chen?
I have never seen Senju Chen so philistine before!
At this time, Tsunade who was standing aside also looked at Senju Chen with a slightly suspicious look, but she didn't say anything and just stood quietly watching Senju Chen's "performance".
Because problems that can be solved with money are never big problems for a village.
But they didn't know that with Senju Chen's current net worth, how could they afford Konoha's money?
Thirty percent of a village's finances? Is it a lot?
The net profit of "Food Is Heaven" under his name last month was converted into Explosive Tag, which was enough to plow the entire Land of Fire. This does not include the takeaway business that he started later...
The real purpose of asking them for money is actually to make you really value "Scientific Ninja Tool".
Senju Chen understands a simple truth - the easier it is for people to get it, the less they know how to cherish it.
Only the more you pay, will you cherish and protect it from the bottom of your heart. Only if you let them shed this blood, will they feel that these "Scientific Ninja Tool" are "value for money" treasures.
In the future, when those rigid-minded "antique ninjas" in the village come out to oppose and resist, they don't have to take action themselves. These Konoha "major shareholders" in front of them will take the initiative to mobilize all their strength to clear all obstacles in order to prevent their investments from being wasted.
Seeing that the elders were about to leave with complicated emotions, the philistine smile on Senju Chen's face faded away and replaced with a thoughtful and overall-situation expression.
"Grandpa Third, some elders."
Everyone stopped and looked at him suspiciously.
"I know that the elders may still have some thoughts about the first batch of equipment being installed in the Public Security Department." Senju Chen said in a sincere tone, "But this is not because I am greedy, but it is a matter of great importance, and we must be cautious."
Mitokado Homura snorted and said nothing, but his expression was obviously "keep making it up".
Senju Chen didn't take it seriously and continued, "These 'Scientific Ninja Tool' are completely different from traditional ninja tools and Ninjutsu. It is not something that can be used after learning Hand Seals. It requires the user to understand its working principle, understand daily care and maintenance, and even perform emergency troubleshooting on the battlefield."
"For example, Gatling suddenly gets stuck in the middle of a fierce battle. Those who know how to use it can solve it in less than a minute and continue to output; those who don't know how to use it, it is just a pile of scrap metal. This is the difference between life and death on the battlefield."
These words stunned several people present.
Shikaku Nara was the first to react. He nodded, with approval in his eyes. "Yes, the most taboo thing when promoting new things is a little knowledge. If the user does not have the corresponding knowledge, no matter how powerful the weapon is, it may become a burden."
"Uncle Shikaku is right." Senju Chen snapped his fingers, "That's why I suggest that the first batch of equipment be equipped with the Public Security Department. However, while conducting actual combat tests, the village can also select a group of elite ninjas to come to the Public Security Department for systematic learning."
He looked at his sister. "Anbu, as the ace directly under Hokage, I can give out quotas for fifty people first, and they will come in batches. Mr. Amado will personally prepare the teaching materials, and members of our Public Security Department will serve as instructors."
"When they fully master the use and maintenance methods of these equipment, our production capacity of the second batch of 'Scientific Ninja Tool' will almost catch up. By then, the second batch of finished products will be given priority to Anbu, and these students can naturally become Anbu's internal instructors and be responsible for comprehensive promotion."
Senju Chen spread his hands with a gentle and sincere smile, "In this way, it not only ensures the stability and data collection of the early testing, but also paves the way for subsequent large-scale installation. It is safe and efficient. What do you think?"
A perfect set of logical closed loops.
Well-founded, thoughtful, and taking everyone's concerns into consideration.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura looked at each other and saw surprise and satisfaction in each other's eyes.
They originally thought that Senju Chen wanted to monopolize this piece of fat and let the village pay for it, but they didn't expect that they would judge a gentleman with a villain's heart. Senju Chen actually thought everything about it, and even made follow-up training and promotion plans.
Thinking about it this way, it seems that the first batch of tests for the Public Security Department is really the safest solution. After all, Public Security Department already has a certain understanding of these equipment based on his previous performance. In addition, Tenten performs various high-risk tasks outside and the actual combat environment is complex, so it is indeed the most suitable to test the performance of new equipment.
"Well...Little Chen, you are very thoughtful." Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slowly and looked at Senju Chen with undisguised admiration.
This kid not only has strength and brains, but also has far-sightedness.
Konoha's future may really shine with him.
Tsunade folded his arms on the side with a proud smile on his face.
Look, this is my brother!
"Then it's settled." Mitokado Homura quickly agreed, even with a smile, "Tsunade, Anbu's candidate must be finalized as soon as possible."
A turbulent game of interests turned into a happy cooperation under Senju Chen's "intimate" arrangements.
Council of Elders left with satisfaction. They felt that although there was heavy bleeding today, Konoha was not expected.
Watching their departing figures, the gentle smile on Senju Chen's face gradually faded away, replaced by a deep calm.
Amado on the side pushed up his glasses, with a trace of ridicule on his lips. "Tsk, are they able to understand the teaching materials I wrote?"
"Take your time." Senju Chen said calmly, picking up the "Power Amplification Gauntlet" on the table and wiping it gently, "You can write the textbooks. I have already prepared the introductory textbooks for them. I will definitely let them learn well and slowly..."
Amado was stunned for a moment, then understood something and let out a deep laugh.
Senju Chen's eyes are faint.
Study?
What he wants is never for them to "learn", but for them to become "dependent".
When they discover that some knowledge may not be completed in a "lifetime".
Until then...