Looking at the File in my hands, I listened to the report in the hall.
The Second Elder's white eyebrows and wrinkled face involuntarily creased together.
Even Mito Uzumaki and the Sixth Elder on the left frowned upon learning these details of the intelligence.
This money, combined with what Sarutobi already had, was more than enough for them to train 70,000 people.
Furthermore, they could discern Danzo's true intentions from his actions in Danzo Land of Grass.
These guys are really sucking the life out of the Land of Grass!
But then, what number should we set for ourselves?
Will there be more after this addition?
Are we destined to remain trapped in this cycle of adding people and dying indefinitely?
While the group was deep in thought about their tasks, Senju Toka, the head of the group, ordered after the intelligence chief finished his report, "Continue, report the tenth one as well."
Upon hearing the order, Senju Fukei, the intelligence chief who had just straightened up, quickly bowed again and reported, "My lords, the First Elder of the South Battlefield has sent back intelligence."
"Because the Trade Association monopolizes the docks and most Ninja -related businesses, the leaders of several small clans in the Land of Fire and other Small Countries are secretly expressing their dissatisfaction with the Senju."
"They all wanted a share of the profits, and after being rejected, they've started thinking about other things."
"Previously, the Clan allowed the First Elder to choose one, but now these people are showing signs of joining forces, and the First Elder feels that all those who are showing signs should be eliminated."
"However, the consequences of a complete wipeout, the handling of the spoils, and the current situation of the Clan are all factors that have left the Front Line unable to make a decision. Therefore, the First Elder requests tactical guidance from the Clan!"
After speaking, he straightened up and did not stay in the hall. Instead, at the signal of the head of the table, he returned to his original position.
After listening to the report, I observed the actions of the intelligence officer.
The group then understood the key points to be set for today.
Indeed, these things are very important and should be decided by the Head of the Branch and the clan leader together.
Although the First Elder is still missing from the list of those in charge today.
However, it would be appropriate for the Sixth Elder of their lineage to replace him.
After a long while, I saw the three people on either side either open their eyes or adjust their sitting posture.
The head of the table, Senju Toka, placed her teacup on the Low Table in front of her.
Looking at the three people who had emerged from their contemplation, she lightly tapped the table and asked, "What are your thoughts on these two matters?"
After the event began, she quietly waited for the group's suggestions.
Glancing from left to right and finding no one moving, the Sixth Elder, seated on the left, understood and slightly straightened his back, turning his body 45 degrees to toss a question at the others, "These two matters are related, and what the First Elder is hesitating about is something we need to resolve immediately."
"My second suggestion is that the Front Line should kill all those who dare to show their faces. As for dealing with or affecting these Senju, there's really no need to care."
" Sarutobi trained 70,000; we definitely need more than that. My suggestion is around 100,000."
"Regarding the resource shortage, we're not afraid to pay high prices, and this also allows us to impose certain restrictions on Sarutobi and his group."
After he finished speaking, he shrank back and waited for 'Yu' to appear.
The purpose of bringing him here today is primarily to serve as a witness.
So he simply followed suit in both matters without offering any further opinions.
The second point already reveals the First Elder's attitude; his order to kill everyone was merely a response to his wishes.
As for how to handle and influence this, that was decided by the other three.
The first matter was too important for him to mention carelessly, lest it influence the decisions of the other three.
So he only brought up one point that he had previously thought of.
After all, everyone is short of time-sensitive resources.
With so many trainees trained by Sarutobi, the Senju has no shortage of money.
If costs are driven up so high, wouldn't it be a good way to wear them down?
Using one's own resources to harm others—that's the only way to play the game that can't be avoided.
After listening to the Sixth Elder's advice, the three nodded slightly.
This person was very sensible and only threw out a brick.
However, this consumption of resources is a good idea.
That really suits his personality!
Thinking of this, a soft cough sounded.
"Ahem~!"
Their attention then shifted to the red-haired man at the head of the left-hand side.
She lowered her hand from her mouth and said softly, "Kill them all at the Front Line. Don't worry about the consequences. Kill anyone who dares to show their face."
"As for what to do with the spoils, don't forget we still have the Miko."
"We can't establish a country, but he has that right. Sawagen too greedy. Right now, our priority is to solve the problems within the village."
"Once the things outside are released, they're gone. Once the issues within the village are resolved, those will all be minor matters."
I just heard the information relayed by the First Elder and his attitude.
She then understood the reason for the First Elder's hesitation.
Influence?
As long as Senju can still wield a sword, the impact on Senju will be minimal.
manpower?
This is the same problem as dealing with it.
The spoils of war are easy to deal with, but the First Elder is reluctant to part with the land and the wealth he cannot take with him.
This person felt it would be a waste to hand over the entire Land of Fire, and the Senju didn't have enough people to occupy it.
Furthermore, the situation in the Land of Whirlpools was also a factor that prevented him from making a decision.
However, we have the Miko.
For what cannot be taken away, negotiate with the Daimyō to allow the Miko to establish a country.
So much land was used as leverage, and the one who founded the nation was the son of Daimyō.
Those nobles and Daimyō would certainly agree.
Although this would still result in a loss of half their forces, it would prevent the Senju from falling into the awkward situation of the Land of Whirlpools.
And the kingdom of the Miko will become the best base for the Senju.
Unfortunately, my father failed to see the situation clearly back then.
Alternatively, this method can also be used.
In this way, the Uzumaki will no longer be a thorn in the side of all the Daimyō, thus avoiding an awkward situation!
Upon hearing Mito Uzumaki's method, everyone in the hall immediately grasped the key point.
The head seat, Senju Toka, couldn't help but show a satisfied smile.
There is no doubt that anyone who dares to provoke the Senju will be killed.
But she had previously shared the same hesitation as the First Elder.
She was simply more decisive than the First Elder.
Because she had already prepared herself to hand everything over to the Daimyō in exchange for money if she couldn't find a better solution today.
She was willing to give up this large sum of money, and she could also distinguish between what was important and what was not.
However, she didn't expect Mito Uzumaki to make such a suggestion.
Therefore, preserving half of the base while creating an additional stronghold seems to be the best solution!
He glanced at the Second Elder to ask for his opinion, and seeing that the Elder had no further thoughts.
Nodding without further hesitation, the head of the group, Senju Toka, decisively ordered, "Let's decide on the second item as Mito suggested!"
" Senju Hōkei, please compile our decision and convey it to the First Elder later."
"Tell him that regardless of any new developments, he should immediately begin planning and preparing for surgery."
"As for the Miko, Mito, please invite him to Konoha soon for a detailed discussion!"