Konoha: Rebuild the glory of the Uchiha

"Kazekage, Tsuchikage, interested in teaming up to earn some pocket money?"

Pocket money in the hundreds of billions...

咕咚

Onoki swallowed hard, clearly shocked by Uchiha Nan's tone. He had never imagined that he could make money this way.

This game of musical chairs, where people try to profit at the expense of others, is a scam that leaves many penniless.

Making money this way, you might end up with a son but no fertility.

Ōnoki was still hesitant, but the Third Kazekage, Masa, had a bright and interested look in Uchiha Nan's Ponzi scheme.

Sunagakure is so impoverished that the Daimyo has cut funding. As long as there's a business that can make a lot of money, Masa will get involved. Of course, it would be best if this Ponzi scheme didn't happen in the Land of Wind. Even if such a heinous crime is committed, it shouldn't be done in our own country!

The Land of Lightning is truly a land of outstanding people and abundant resources. It has a large population and is a wealthy nation!

The Hokage wanted to harm the Land of Lightning, and Masa had no objection!

"Is the Hokage planning to implement this plan in the Land of Lightning and the Hidden Cloud Village?"

"Of course, surely we can carry out this plan on our own turf?"

While profiting from futures trading by exploiting retail investors can be considered reasonable and legal—it's all market behavior, and the money is simply made by taking advantage of information asymmetry—a Ponzi scheme is pure fraud.

This harmful and unhealthy trend must not be allowed to reach Konoha and damage its thriving business environment.

"I have no objection, as long as I can make money."

Masa nodded in approval, and Uchiha Nan smiled with satisfaction before turning to look at Onoki.

Onoki was still hesitant. Iwagakure and Kumogakure were secretly allied against Konoha, and now he was secretly joining forces with Konoha to stab his ally in the back. This was truly...

Onoki, who had only recently become the Tsuchikage, had not yet developed a "dirty" heart. If it were an older Onoki, given Iwagakure's dire situation, he would not hesitate to turn around and stab Kumogakure in the back.

"Hokage, are you sure no one smart enough will see through this scam?"

"Of course there are such people, but those who are blinded by greed will not take advice seriously. Instead, they will think you are in their way and are interfering with their efforts to make a fortune."

In my previous life in the Rabbit Kingdom, the police had already launched a massive campaign to prevent telecom fraud, yet a large number of people still fell for it. Even when officials sent people to dissuade them in person, they still believed the scammers until their money actually "disappeared," at which point they cried out in regret. Wasn't it all because of one word: "greed"?

Moreover, "there's always the possibility that some 'smart' people will actively promote this scam and try to profit from it."

Upon hearing Uchiha Nan's words, Onoki thought about it and realized it made sense, his face showing a struggle.

Konoha is trying to sow discord between the alliance between Iwagakure and Kumogakure!

Konoha was already the most powerful ninja village in the ninja world. Now that its finances are so abundant, it's like adding wings to a tiger, or soaring into the sky like a bird. If this continues, which ninja village in the entire ninja world can rival Konoha?

But this is a fortune in the hundreds of billions. If Iwagakure could get a share, the fiscal deficit would be solved immediately, and a lot of funds would be left to train a new generation of ninjas. Then I could secure my position as Tsuchikage in Iwagakure.

This is such a dilemma.

"Tsuchikage, what are you still hesitating for..."

"You wouldn't want Iwagakure's finances to remain in dire straits, would you?"

Seeing that Onoki was still hesitating, Masa quickly urged him on from the side.

The Tsuchikage isn't doing anything bad in your Land of Earth, so what are you afraid of!

Uchiha Nan's lips twitched when he heard Masa's classic "easy life" comment. This really is a racial talent!

Under the combined instigation of Masa and Uchiha Nan, Onoki "had no choice" but to nod in agreement.

I am a good man, but the world is too hard!

For the sake of Iwagakure's future, I have no choice but to apologize to Kumogakure.

"Since you've agreed, let's discuss how to split the profits afterwards."

"Konoha needs four layers!"

"Who's in favor, and who's opposed?"

Uchiha Nan looked at Masa and Onoki. This number was very reasonable. The plan was proposed by Uchiha Nan, and Konoha would definitely take the lead in this plan in the future, contributing the most money and effort, so they should take a larger share.

"Can."

"agree."

Masa and Onoki did not raise any objections; the distribution ratio was reasonable.

"Since that's the case, then it's settled. Go back and organize your teams and funds."

Wishing you all the best in your plans and abundant wealth!

After everything was settled, the atmosphere became cheerful again. Uchiha Nan led Onoki and Masa on a tour of Konoha United Fruit Company and introduced the latest product of Konoha's factories - electric three-wheeled motorcycles!

No one dislikes a convenient means of transportation, and Onoki was very interested in it, so he went up and took it for a test ride. Its unique dual-energy drive structure can be powered by either chakra or electricity.

Based on this, Tobirama Senju upgraded the product, adding a special chakra replenishment method to the electric tricycle. As long as the ninja wears the connection device, he can immediately provide energy to the electric tricycle. When the energy is insufficient, the ninja becomes a mobile battery!

Of course, in addition to these, there are also the latest household furniture.

Masa was unsurprised; Konoha had already been selling these products in Sunagakure for a long time. Onoki looked at them with amazement, marveling at Konoha's creativity.

The ninjutsu, originally used for killing, has been modified to have such a wonderful use.

Uchiha Nan is dedicated to creating a new era, bringing ninjutsu into every household and fundamentally solving the fate of ninjas killing each other.

The old way ninjas earned their living by taking on missions must be abolished.

"Gentlemen, if we want to change the fate of ninjas killing each other, we must change the way of life that we had in the Warring States period."

"Ninjas could have chosen a different way of life, so why would they willingly become mere tools?"

"I can't remember exactly when it started, but it must have been a long time ago. There's been a question that's been bothering me: why do we ninjas have to obey the orders of the daimyo and the nobles? We have the strongest military power and the most advanced technology, while those nobles are just better at being born into wealth!"

"Just because of that, you think you can ride roughshod over us ninjas?!"

Onoki and Masa remained silent. This was a very sensitive issue, and even though they were both Kage from one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, they were extremely reluctant to discuss it.

"Isn't this how it has always been? Generation after generation, we've all lived this way."

"The daimyo has always been kind to ninjas."

Onoki frowned, not wanting to delve deeper into the matter; the Hokage's thoughts were too dangerous.

Are we to force the Hidden Stone Village and the Daimyo of the Land of Earth to break ties and turn against each other?

The daimyo has always maintained close ties with the powerful ninja clans in Iwagakure. He provides everything from employment assignments to various festival rewards, and he also provides Iwagakure with a large amount of funding every year.

This situation exists not only in the Land of Earth, but also in the Land of Fire.

The connection between ninja clans and daimyo has always been complex and intertwined!

In fact, the Daimyo was one of the original shareholders of Konoha.

The establishment of Konoha was a natural outcome of the Daimyo's efforts, both financially and physically, thus cultivating goodwill – a skill he was known for.

Tsunade also holds the title of Princess of the Land of Fire, a title personally bestowed by the Daimyo, making her even higher in status than the Daimyo's own daughter.

Moreover, the Daimyo's performance in the face of the powerful Konoha was impeccable. He maintained cooperation with Konoha and even wanted to become related to Uchiha Kusunoki by marriage, even though Uchiha Kusunoki had no children yet, but that didn't matter.

The man said they could settle things first; if a son was born, a daughter would marry into the family.

Having a daughter is like Tsunade, who was bestowed the title of princess.

Uchiha Nan could lead the Konoha ninja clans to fiercely attack the nobles, treating them like fat pigs to be slaughtered. But if Uchiha Nan were to get the ninja clans to join him in overthrowing the daimyo and completely crushing the fire daimyo's faction, then it would be hard to say.

It seems unlikely that Uchiha Nan can persuade this generation of ninjas.

Therefore, Uchiha Nan decisively turned his attention to the new generation, providing them with proper ideological education and letting them bask in the glory of Konoha's benevolent father.

"Is something always right?"

"But without a daimyo, who will allocate funds to the ninja village?"

"Without nobles, who will assign missions to the ninjas and provide for their families?"

Onoki, the conservative ninja, has made his move!

Uchiha Nan didn't say anything more. This was destined to be a pointless debate. Konoha had already broken free from the shackles of the Daimyo and achieved self-sufficiency.

As for Onoki and Masa, they still rely on the daimyo and nobles to provide for them. They are like well-fed men who don't know the hunger of starving men.

Moreover, even Uchiha Nan currently has no intention of breaking ties with the Daimyo and engaging in a direct confrontation.

There's no point in saying more. The situations we face are different, and even our thoughts and ideas are different, so naturally I won't agree with Uchiha Nan's ideas.

But that doesn't matter. Uchiha Nan only needs to plant a seed of thought, and the wind blowing from Konoha will eventually sweep across the entire ninja world. The increase in productivity will inevitably change the relations of production.

Onoki and Masa want to make the ninja village stronger, and sooner or later they will have a conflict with the daimyo. Especially Masa, whose funds for Sunagakure have been cut by the daimyo. Although this is unavoidable, everyone knows the situation in the Land of Wind.

Ninjas are tools of endurance; they endure hardship and tears, bearing the infamy of a ninja.

The higher-ups aren't distributing money.

But the people below are obsessed with money!

The Sunagakure Village's budget was cut because you, the Kazekage, were too cowardly in front of the Daimyo. What are you afraid of?

Why don't you dare to fight Da Ming?

Forced by the harsh realities of life, Mosa had no choice but to become a gold miner in the desert. How could he not feel resentment?

Uchiha Nan stopped the debate in time and brought up the topic of business again, saying that nothing is more practical than making money.

For example, Konoha would provide the funding and technology, while Iwagakure would provide the manpower to set up factories in Iwagakure and promote employment.

They built a new type of electric grid in Iwagakure, and traded the chakra of tailed beasts, and even the chakra of ninjas.

These collaborations between Konoha and Sunagakure began long ago. In Sunagakure, the environment is barren and the profits from doing business are meager. Some low-profit businesses even require subsidies from Konoha to operate.

But Iwagakure is different; cooperating with Iwagakure will definitely make you a lot of money!

Masa kept praising Konoha's cooperation to Sunagakure, making Uchiha Nan feel that Konoha's money hadn't been wasted.

Onoki is very interested in Konoha's industries, and according to Masa, these collaborations would be very beneficial to Iwagakure.

Promoting employment and increasing villagers' income is enough to make Onoki and Konoha cooperate.

Uchiha Nan has dealt with Iwagakure and Sunagakure.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire was trying his best to persuade the daimyo of the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth to continue this important project of establishing a new trade system for the ninja world.

The daimyo of the Land of Earth and the daimyo of the Land of Wind carefully studied the new trade system.

Reducing trade barriers, lowering tariffs, ensuring road safety, and deepening commercial exchanges between countries... Hmm, that seems good. But something just doesn't feel right.

There is no such thing as a closed-off country in the ninja world, except for the Land of Water. But that's due to geographical factors. Such a large island nation is isolated overseas, and cooperation is difficult to achieve. Commercial exchanges between countries are difficult, and the biggest obstacle is still the transportation problem.

Ninjas possess chakra, making them almost superhuman, and can easily undertake long-distance raids. However, it's different for ordinary people; traveling between countries to do business is extremely difficult.

The journey is long and the transportation is inconvenient. There are many bandits, rogue ninjas, and traitors along the way, so the probability of being robbed is very high. In addition, there is a very special existence of natural energy in the ninja world, and the wild beasts that roam the wild are exceptionally fierce. If you want to carry out large-scale commercial cooperation, it is not as simple as signing an agreement.

What, Konoha is leading the charge?

Is Konoha the dominant force in the business?

Both Sunagakure and Iwagakure have agreed, and they will be responsible for providing personnel to resolve the traffic safety issue.

We are the daimyo of the Land of Earth and the Land of Wind, how come we don't know them?

Once ninjas start doing business, it's like a game-changer for ordinary people. The problems mentioned above can be easily solved, and costs can be reduced.

After several days of negotiations, the daimyo of the Land of Fire finally persuaded the daimyo of the Land of Earth and the daimyo of the Land of Wind to sign a new trade agreement.

The three daimyo agreed to jointly promote this system throughout the entire ninja world.

This trip to the Land of Grass has been incredibly fruitful!

Uchiha Nan sat in his office organizing the results of his recent trip, with two stacks of photos on his desk.

The stack of photos on the left uses filters that are as dark and gloomy as possible, depicting the miserable lives of the people of the Land of Grass.

The photo on the right shows the scene after Konoha and the Fruit Company arrived in the Land of Grass.

The people of the Sunshine Hope Grass Kingdom wore genuine smiles on their faces!

The external publicity must be done well. Uchiha Nan plans to have his professional writers publicize the glorious deeds of Konoha's joint fruit products. This is a good opportunity to win people's hearts.

Where the Konoha royal army passed, all that remained was a scene of prosperity!

How about we make a movie while we're at it?

"Konoha Partners"?

This can be done.

The two great directors who collaborated with Konoha should be very interested; they could use Odbiao's "glorious" deeds as a basis to make an excellent movie.

The film has only one main theme: as long as we cooperate with Konoha, the future will surely be bright!

(End of this chapter)