After hearing what Hiruzen Sarutobi said, the other two thought about it for a moment.
He nodded in agreement.
Seeing that the three had set a time, Mitokado Homura said seriously, "Since you all agree, the tentative time is the end of the 29th year, when the first batch of people will be put into use."
"As for the number of people, the first batch was relatively small, with only about 3,600 people, but the second and third batches each had nearly 5,000 people."
"However, the base currently only has enough children for three batches. The children you recently sent are too young and too few. The fourth batch has only reached less than two thousand people so far."
"So to maintain this number, we need to increase the workforce. And there's another issue I need to inform you: the cost seems to be about 15% higher than we anticipated!"
"This is also the main reason I came back this time. You all need to carefully consider the future timeline; this endless training definitely can't go on."
Hearing the numbers provided by my friend, and the subsequent questions.
Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and began to ponder.
Shimura Danzō will handle the quantity issue.
This was decided a year and a half ago!
But there's the funding issue...
Thinking about that 15% chance, he couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
The total amount of funding in the initial planning was not calculated based on the maximum.
But that's all the cash flow for Four Clans.
The area within the village is definitely untouchable at the moment.
Besides training two thousand people within the village, other things also require money.
We have already misappropriated it to the fullest extent of our rights.
Therefore, this money-burning approach must be stopped before the funds run out!
However, despite spending so much money, the results were still very good.
The village itself can contribute around two thousand each year, while the other side only contributes five hundred from the Ninja Academy.
The villagers from their own Four Clans receive 5,000 yuan annually, while the other side receives at most 3,000 yuan.
Furthermore, the three thousand was only supported by the four allied clans selling their family property.
Otherwise, relying solely on the Senju Clan Grounds's assets, even with the Daimyō's covert assistance and an annual military budget of 2 billion, they could manage.
If they can get a thousand people a year in total, that's considered pretty good!
Based on the current situation, after three batches...
Our side has nearly 20,000 men, while the other side only has 10,000.
With an extra 10,000, plus the Uchiha, it would definitely be enough to wipe out the Senju.
However, problems may arise when dealing with other aspects.
Then why don't the Four Clans also sell their property and increase the quantity again?
Will this money-burning campaign end around the fifth or sixth batch?
If we calculate based on six batches, and then increase the quantity further...
Our side alone has fifty to sixty thousand outsiders?
Even if the Senju start adding more, they'll only have a little over 20,000 at most?
Fifty or sixty thousand people, including Four Clans of Ninja, can still be managed; any more than that and it won't be enough.
This number is enough to eliminate the Senju, suppress the village, and deal with the other four kingdoms.
Moreover, at that time, all those who survive, are loyal enough, and have talent can be transferred into the village and supported by the village's funds.
I doubt there were as many people opposing it back then as there are now.
So let's follow this number, win the Senju first, and then do the others!
When the battle begins, such a large numerical disparity will be evident.
Even if the Senju Clan is strong and has foxes, they will still be completely overwhelmed by the crowd.
Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's tightly furrowed brows relaxed.
He looked at the three of them and smiled, "The numbers are right there. You all know what the Senju are up to. So, the difference between the three groups is double. But for a sure win, and to deal with the others..."
"Let's prepare six batches directly. As for the shortfall in funds, let's have the various clans sell some items to pool our resources!"
" Senju, Uchiha, Hyūga, Ino-Shika-Cho, other Ninja, Shikoku—six large groups should be enough!"
Upon hearing that the number of batches and the number of people to be increased to six or five thousand, the three of them frowned slightly.
After considering it in their minds for a moment, they exchanged a glance and then nodded in unison.
Now that we've already chosen a side, we can only keep going. As long as we win, we can get back everything we've lost!
Regarding the children's origins, which Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't explained, the one-eyed Shimura Danzō communicated with En and the other two, saying, " The Land of Fire has ushered in peace, and there aren't many homeless children."
"We also have the Senju competing with us, especially since many Nobles have started making moves, which means the Land of Fire's numbers can't increase any further!"
"But since the demand for fire is so high, the Land of Grass shouldn't wait any longer. Hiruzen, send me a few more Large Unit."
"Start before the end of the month. Besides the major Large Unit, remember to send more people to take the children away. There are so many people; I can't arrest them all with just my own forces."
"Now that we've cleared out the Land of Grass, we can also get some funds to replenish our supplies. I'll arrange for the wandering Ninja to take down those fat pigs beforehand!"
After listening to Danzo's request, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, pondered for a moment, and then nodded.
If we want to be fast, then we need a lot of people. As for Danzo's suggestion to target fat pigs...
That's a good idea.
However, it needs to be wiped clean first.
Otherwise, the Daimyō and daimyo of the Land of Fire and the other countries would definitely cause trouble!
Suddenly, Utatane Koharu was deep in thought, spoke up, "I'll arrange the wandering Ninja. Danzo, you're too careless."
"We still need to be mindful of the nobles from our own country and several other nations. I'll keep things clean to avoid any future trouble."
The two, who were initially hesitant, quickly nodded in agreement after hearing that Koharu was willing to do the dirty work.
Shimura Danzō proposed the idea, had no objections.
This kind of work is dirty, and although there are advantages to doing it, Koharu is right; she definitely can't match Xiaochun in terms of cleanliness.
So since someone is willing to share the burden, giving it up isn't a big deal.
In any case, the portion of the profits that the Kusagakure kept hidden was definitely no less than what the fat pig got.
He glanced at the exposed white skin on the other person's chest, and raised an eyebrow beneath his bandages.
He nodded to express his opinion.
4:30 PM.
Training Ground not far from the Senju Clan Compound.
After practicing the tactics once more, the three returned to the stands to rest.
Seeing the two people and the dog exhausted Chakra panting, having used up all their chakra.
Uka Senju couldn't help but feel grateful for the reincarnation she had chosen in this life.
Although his current physical condition and Chakra level are only at the average level within the Senju Clan Grounds.
But this average is already much higher than that of other Shinobi Clan.
In a tactical exercise like this, I only used a little over a third of my strength, while my two teammates were already empty-handed.
It's important to know that what they just practiced was his tactic as the main attacker using Ninjutsu.
After catching his breath, he glanced enviously at Uka, who still had the mood to play with the dog.
With her hairband gone and her trench coat filthy yellow, Aburame Kaun, struggled to her feet, sat cross-legged, and began to refine her Chakra.
He was considered a genius by the Aburame, and in the eyes of Commoners, he was a genius among geniuses.
However, even so, he still can't compare to Senju!
That body and that amount of Chakra —that day's training made him completely understand why the Senju had been able to endure for a thousand years.