"One price for ten large, high-quality Chakra mines!"
Uchiha Gen'yō's voice was calm, but to Ōnoki, it was no less deafening than a Tailed Beast Bomb exploding right next to his ear!
Ten seats! And they're large, high-quality ones!
Even Tsuchikage, the Ōnoki who controlled most of the Land of Earth's mines, couldn't help but gasp in shock. This wasn't just asking for an exorbitant amount; it was tantamount to emptying half of Iwagakure's coffers!
" Lord Gen'yō, this, this..." Ōnoki's old face was so wrinkled it was almost knitted together. He rubbed his hands, looking troubled, and said, "It's not that I'm stingy. It's just that these ten mines are practically the strategic reserves of my Iwagakure for the next thirty years. And these Kumogakure pigs, oh no, prisoners, although valuable, are after all just a bunch of mining laborers. Is this price really...?"
Before he could finish speaking, Obito Uchiha, standing behind Gen'yō, impatiently picked at his ear. His Mangekyō Sharingan in his right eye began to spin ominously. A spatial Uzumaki silently appeared beside his hand.
"Boss, I think this old man's just not willing to spend the money." Obito grinned, revealing a set of white teeth. But his smile was filled with a dangerous aura. "How about we just do as I said and twist these guys' heads off, make a mound of skulls, and send it to the Raikage's Office? That way we won't waste our breath here."
Upon hearing this, Ōnoki was terrified! He had no doubt that this seemingly carefree boy wearing goggles could actually do such a thing!
"No, no, no! Obito, please calm down! Business is business, business is negotiable!" Ōnoki's old face instantly filled with a fawning smile, his change of expression faster than flipping through a book. He finally understood. He had no room for negotiation on this deal. These people weren't here to discuss things with him; they were here to deliver a message!
"Talk?"
Uchiha Gen'yō finally raised his eyelids. His deep, starry eyes glanced indifferently at Ōnoki. In that single glance, Ōnoki felt as if his soul had been frozen. He felt as if he were facing not a person, but an endless universe!
" Ōnoki, I don't recall saying I wanted to talk to you." Gen'yō's voice remained calm, yet carried an undeniable domineering air. "I'm giving you a chance. A chance for Iwagakure to rightfully humiliate Kumogakure and extract sufficient benefits from them."
"Do you think what I sold you was merely these hundred or so prisoners?" Gen'yō extended a finger and gently shook it. "What I sold you was the face of Kumogakure! The dignity of the Fourth Raikage! What I sold you was the most fatal leverage you can use to manipulate Kumogakure at the negotiating table in the future! Now, do you still think ten mines are expensive?"
His words were like a wake-up call, instantly chilling Ōnoki to the bone, only to be replaced by an intense surge of fervor!
Yes! How could he not have thought of that! These prisoners aren't just laborers digging in mines; they're a gold mine with inexhaustible resources! As long as Raiga and his group are still alive in his hands, he can hold his head high when negotiating with the Fourth Raikage in the future!
When they're short of money, they parade Raiga through the streets, asking the Raikage if he needs "sponsorship" for military expenses. When they're short of Ninjutsu, they strip the S-rank Anbu of their memories to see what new techniques Kumogakure has developed. They're practically holding the lifeblood of Kumogakure firmly in their grasp! Compared to this, what are ten mines?!
"I understand! I completely understand!" Ōnoki's face flushed with excitement. He bowed deeply to Uchiha Gen'yō, his posture more humble than ever before. "Thank you for your guidance Lord Gen'yō! I was short-sighted! This deal, Iwagakure will take it! Not just ten! Even fifteen, I'll accept it! Consider it my tribute to you and Akahoshi!"
"No need for that." Uchiha Gen'yō waved his hand, a playful smile appearing on his face. "In business, the Uchiha always treat everyone fairly, young and old. If I say ten seats, I mean ten. After all, I need to set aside a portion of this money as 'compensation' for the Fourth Raikage."
"Compensation, a pension?" Ōnoki and the father and son, Kitsuchi, were completely dumbfounded. You arrested someone, sold them, and now you want to give them compensation? What kind of operation is this?
"Of course." Gen'yō nodded matter-of-factly. "After all, so many people died on his behalf, he deserves some comfort." He glanced at the Cloud Dodai Commander Kumogakure, who had completely become an idiot on the ground, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
" Obito."
"I'm here, boss!"
"Pack this guy up too, along with the mine deeds, and send them to the Fourth Raikage using Kamui. Tell him this is a small token of my appreciation from Uchiha Gen'yō. Have him use this money to buy a few better coffins for his fallen subordinates. And also tell him—" Gen'yō's voice suddenly turned cold, a chilling killing intent soaring into the sky! If he wants even more compensation, the Uchiha Sacred Land is always ready to welcome his next batch of 'money-giving brats'!"
"Alright, boss! I promise I'll deliver the message, not a single word will be missed!" Obito excitedly accepted the order. He hoisted the muddy Dodai on the ground and his figure instantly disappeared into the spatial Uzumaki.
At the transaction site, only Ōnoki and Kitsuchi remained, their faces blank. Looking at Uchiha Gen'yō face, only one thought remained in their minds.
Ruthless! Absolutely ruthless! It's like killing someone and then scattering their ashes! Ōnoki could already imagine how "spectacular" the Fourth Raikage's face would be when he received this "gift." He'd probably tear down the entire Raikage Building on the spot!
" Kitsuchi!" Ōnoki snapped out of his daze and roared at his still-stunned son, "What are you all standing there for?! Go and get the deeds to the ten best mines right now! Remember! They have to be the best! Anyone who dares to try and pass off inferior mines as mines, I'll skin them alive!"
"Yes, Father!" Kitsuchi jolted awake and quickly turned to run off to handle the matter. He knew that from this day forward, the fate of Iwagakure was inextricably linked to this capricious yet powerful man who inspired despair. And they were doing so willingly.
Gen'yō watched the busy figures of the Iwagakure and nodded in satisfaction. With ten Chakra mines in hand, his " Uchiha Industrial Revolution" plan could finally be officially launched.
However, at that moment, the system notification sounded again.
Ding! Host has been detected to have completed the hidden achievement – "Transnational Human Trafficking"!
You successfully sold off the enemy's elite troops as commodities. This dealt a severe blow to the enemy's morale and brought your clan a huge amount of resources. Your fame has begun to spread throughout the Shinobi World's black market!
Mission rating: S-rank! A ruthless and heartless war capitalist!
Rewards are being calculated...
Congratulations, host, you have gained 30,000 points of Clan Prosperity!
Congratulations, host, you have obtained a special building blueprint – " The Forge of the Lord of War "!
The Forge of the Lord of War: A war factory that can absorb Chakra ore energy to automatically forge and enchant ninja tools. As long as the energy is sufficient, it can continuously produce divine weapons comparable to the " Kusanagi Sword "!
Uchiha Gen'yō's eyes lit up instantly! He was just worrying about how to make the most efficient use of the mine, and the system delivered the solution right to his doorstep!
"It seems that from now on, every Uchiha child will have to carry a magical weapon as standard equipment when they go out?"