Rasa was feeling extremely distressed at this moment.
Just a moment ago I was excited about getting Scientific Ninja Tool, but in the blink of an eye I was shocked by the exorbitant price.
Six hundred million taels of silver, that's not six million or sixty million, there are eight zeros after that.
It's simply impossible for Sunagakure to afford it on its own.
The problem now is that these are all important strategic resources. Other villages have them, but Sunagakure doesn't. If Sunagakure doesn't, then it's obvious that Sunagakure will be finished again in the next war.
Rasa gritted his teeth and looked at Yuzuru, saying, "Mr. Lan, how about a loan?"
"I remember, Sunagakure is a ninja village of a major country, right? The Land of Wind is also one of the Five Great Nations in the Shinobi World, how come they don't even have this much money?"
Yuzuru frowned slightly, making Rasa tense up instantly.
There was nothing he could do; the goods were in someone else's hands, and he had to act according to Mr. Lan's wishes.
What a load of rubbish!
Mr. Lan never takes off his mask when he goes out. How do you interpret that?
And most importantly, their idiot daimyo, who seems to have no brains, why are the other daimyo so good to their own ninja villages, but they're stuck with this brainless freak.
Rasa seriously suspected that the winds of the Land of Wind were so strong that they blew the daimyo's brain away.
Seeing Rasa's conflicted expression, Yuzuru seemed to remember something.
After all, the relationship between the Daimyo of the Land of Wind and Sunagakure is not a secret in the Shinobi World.
The living conditions in Sunagakure were already extremely harsh, and the economic conditions were poor, so the strength of the ninjas was naturally the weakest, which was why they had no choice but to study the use of poison.
Just like animals in nature, powerful creatures like tigers disdain using poison because they are strong enough on their own. Only weaker animals and insects use poison as a means of killing.
Sunagakure is the latter.
Although they appear to be one of the Five Great Villages alongside other ninja villages, in reality, once on the battlefield, it becomes clear that they are always the weakest, inferior to ninjas from other countries in terms of physique, Ninjutsu, and all other aspects.
The only troublesome thing is the use of poison, but ironically, this is the easiest method to crack.
The development of a new type of poison takes a long time, as it requires consideration of the compatibility between toxins and how to ensure that it does not harm one's own people.
Poisons can be used as a means of attack, but in the context of the war between the Five Great Nations, every village has many medical-nin, and it's always just a matter of time before they can break the poisons—at least a day or two, and at most half a month.
Once the problem is solved, Sunagakure will lose its greatest threat, and all that will remain is a one-sided crushing defeat by the individual superiority of its ninjas.
Essentially, it's because Sunagakure is so poor that they can't even eat and drink as freely as other villages.
Favorable conditions, malnutrition, and insufficient resources made defeat inevitable.
However, the Daimyo of the Land of Wind completely ignored this and instead intensified efforts to cut government spending, forcing each Kazekage to resort to mining to make up for the deficit.
This also created an unspoken rule in the election of the Kazekage in Sunagakure: one must possess Magnet Release.
This is not just a signboard, but a desperate measure because they are really short of money.
Therefore, Pakura's tragedy occurred later. It wasn't that she wasn't strong or had no achievements; on the contrary, she was stronger and more capable than Rasa. But Sunagakure didn't need her because the Scorch Release couldn't solve their financial problems, and Rasa was unwilling to be subordinate to others.
Such a talented daimyo meeting this group of troublemakers from Sunagakure is truly a tragic pairing.
But then again, what does it have to do with him?
He is, Minazuki Yuzuru!
He put on Mr. Lan's disguise.
But he remained Minazuki Yuzuru, and his attitude towards ninjas remained unchanged.
Even if he weren't in the identity of Minazuki Yuzuru, as Arashi, he's now a legitimate businessperson.
" Kazekage Fengying, if I may be so bold, this transaction was initiated by you, and you also requested the necessary resources. Now that the Academy has prepared them for you, you're telling me you don't have the money. Do you think that's appropriate?"
Yuzuru's voice turned cold, carrying a hint of pressure.
" The Sea Region Academy has no time for jokes. My time is also precious. So, since Kazekage Fengying can't come up with the money, I'll pretend you were never here. Kazekage go back and rest."
Yuzuru waved his hand and said.
Rasa couldn't sit still any longer and immediately stood up, saying, "Mr. Arashi, I am sincere about the deal between Sunagakure and the Sea Region Academy. However, you may not be aware of the situation in Sunagakure."
"That's none of my business. The Academy is also short of money and supplies right now; otherwise, I wouldn't be trading with you."
Upon hearing this, Rasa blushed and closed his eyes, making a difficult decision.
A few seconds later, he opened his eyes and looked at Yuzuru: "Mr. Lan, please wait for me for two days. I will bring the money."
Yuzuru watched him prepare to leave, then suddenly Teuchi him.
"Slow!"
Rasa turned to look at Yuzuru, a hint of doubt on his face.
" Kazekage, I know that the environment in your Sunagakure isn't very good; it's said to be a vast desert."
"Yes."
Yuzuru looked at Rasa quietly for a few seconds, then suddenly sighed in a pretentious manner.
"Mr. Lan, what brings you here?"
"I suddenly had an idea. Maybe I can help Sunagakure. Of course, it's also for the sake of the Academy, but I'm afraid the Academy won't agree."
Upon hearing this, Rasa's expression changed. "I hope Mr. Lan can offer his guidance."
Yuzuru paused for a few seconds before slowly asking, " Kazekage, has Sunagakure discovered any dark, viscous liquid in the desert?"
"A pitch-black, viscous liquid?"
"Yes, it has a very pungent smell and is more likely to catch fire."
Upon hearing this, Rasa's eyes widened immediately. "Yes, yes, there is such a thing. I wonder if Mr. Lan..."
"I'm also taking a gamble, because this liquid, well, the Academy does have a way of using it, but the cost is not low."
"Often, a large barrel of crude oil can only yield about the size of a beverage can of pure petroleum, which is very costly."
"You go back first, I'll report it to my superiors and see if we can use this to settle the debt."
Yuzuru looked at Rasa and said, feigning distress.
"In that case, I'll leave it to Mr. Lan."
"Lord Kazekage, don't have too high hopes, because the cost and benefits of that thing are disproportionate."
Hearing this, Rasa shook his head. "For Sunagakure, anything that can be used to pay off debts is acceptable."
I'll tell you the results tomorrow.
Yuzuru didn't waste any more words.
"Good."
Rasa left, his face filled with sorrow.
There was no way around it; the financial crisis was too severe, and he, the Kazekage, was truly feeling overwhelmed and going bald.