Konoha: Rebuild the glory of the Uchiha

Chapter 46 Still want a kickback?

"You flatter me, you flatter me!"

"This is nothing more than a trivial skill."

"Not just any random person is qualified to challenge Konoha."

Uchiha Nan feigned humility with a forced smile, his crimson Sharingan fixed on the daimyo, making the daimyo feel uneasy.

"That's it, that's it!"

"Who in the entire ninja world doesn't know the fame of the Uchiha Sharingan?"

The daimyo repeatedly agreed, understanding Uchiha Nan's unspoken meaning: even though Konoha's strength was not what it used to be, it was still the strongest in the entire Land of Fire.

"Men, take Xuan Kong away!"

"Something that looks good but is useless!"

Daming turned around, his smiling face instantly changing color, and he immediately ordered his men to drag the fallen Xuan Kong away.

Seeing that his demonstration had achieved its purpose, Uchiha Nan stopped keeping a straight face and started chatting warmly with the daimyo.

The topics they discussed were incredibly diverse.

He complained about his hardships and lamented the difficulty of governing the country.

His ministers deceived their superiors, falsified accounts, seized land, refused to pay taxes, and embezzled his money.

This is all my money!

Uchiha Nan pretended to agree with her, while also lamenting her own hardships.

Being a ninja is hard, being a Hokage is even harder!

Rolling through swords and spears, entering through wind and fire, one careless move and you'll be dead and your life extinguished.

People sometimes share joys and sorrows, and Daimyo and Uchiha Nan chatted casually like this.

Men can talk about history, military affairs, aliens, and the origin of the universe, emphasizing a free and unrestrained attitude, but they always end up talking about women.

"Are you satisfied with the gift I gave the Hokage yesterday?"

The daimyo wore a knowing smile that any man could understand, and Uchiha Nan naturally exchanged a smile, their unspoken answers perfectly clear.

"If the Hokage likes this kind of thing, I'll take it."

The daimyo's eyes flickered, and he extended an invitation to Uchiha Nan. Women were the least valuable thing to people like them.

If a daimyo can contribute even a little to improve his relationship with Uchiha Nan, he will do everything in his power to satisfy Uchiha Nan's requests.

Uchiha Nan immediately thought of the bizarre mission involving three widows, but quickly rejected it.

That's insane!

Uchiha Nan didn't want to lose the last vestige of his integrity.

"No, no."

"Don't be greedy!"

Uchiha Nan repeatedly shook his head and refused the daimyo's offer. The daimyo was slightly disappointed, but did not show it.

After chatting with the daimyo for a while, when it was time for lunch, the daimyo naturally invited Uchiha Nan to eat in the palace.

Uchiha Nan, with the spirit of "since I'm already here," naturally wouldn't refuse, and the chef raised by the daimyo was truly skilled!

After lunch, Uchiha Nan, of course, didn't forget to pack some for Kaede and Rin in the room. It was a delicacy that only daimyo could enjoy, and it was probably the first time the two sisters had ever tasted it.

The two sisters stood cautiously in the room waiting for Uchiha Nan. The important figure in front of them was said to be a ninja, and even the Hokage of Konoha!

They weren't very familiar with the title of Hokage, but when it came to ninjas, they knew everything about them!

They had not only heard of but also witnessed firsthand the ninjas' indiscriminate killing of civilians, who could unleash deadly techniques with the slightest gesture.

"Thank you, Master."

Feng, being the older sister, was a bit bolder and took the initiative to take the box full of food. Even though the box was covered, the aroma still wafted out.

"Gurgle!"

The two sisters swallowed hard. They had been tormented by Uchiha Nan for half the night and hadn't eaten much breakfast. Their stomachs were growling with hunger, but they still didn't open the food box.

They dared not speak until Uchiha Nan gave the order.

"Eat up, and watch what I'm going to do?"

"There's also a cream cake at the bottom. I figured you guys would like it, so I brought some for you."

"I have other things to do. After you finish lunch, please stay in your rooms and don't wander around."

After giving some instructions, Uchiha Nan left the house. He still needed to take the daimyo's note to the Ministry of Finance to collect the funds.

As soon as Uchiha Nan stepped out, the two sisters eagerly opened the box and began to enjoy the food.

"Sister, the cake is so sweet!"

Ling picked up the cake and licked the cream on top; it was soft and sweet.

Sugar was a rare commodity. In those days, it was considered good if ordinary people could just eat their fill and not starve. Sugar was something that only high-ranking officials and nobles were entitled to enjoy.

Not to mention cream cakes!

"Um."

Feng nodded, the sweet taste in his mouth somewhat easing his fear of the future. His master seemed to be a good person!

Uchiha Nan left the palace and went to the Ministry of Finance with the note issued by the daimyo.

Ministry of Finance

The room was filled with account books, and each clerk had stacks of them in front of him, his abacus clicking away.

A middle-aged man dressed in a black robe, with a large belly, was slowly drinking tea, doing nothing.

So free?

That must be the person in charge!

Where is your minister?

Uchiha Nan walked straight up to the man and said.

The man looked up and saw Uchiha Nan wearing a divine robe. He immediately stood up to greet him, his face full of smiles.

"The minister is working in the room inside. I will take the Hokage there to meet him now."

Uchiha Nan nodded and followed him into the room, where he saw the department head also drinking tea.

The Minister of Finance greeted Uchiha Nan with a smile, and Uchiha Nan stated his purpose directly.

"This...this is a bit difficult, Hokage-sama!"

When the finance minister heard that he was to receive 32 billion taels of silver, the smile on his face immediately froze, turning into a bitter expression.

"The national treasury is empty. We need to provide relief to disaster victims and also take in displaced people. This year, there was a drought in the north and floods in the south."

They come up with all sorts of excuses, basically saying they don't have money, but they don't say they won't give it to them, they just want to drag it out.

Grass!

Damn insects!

The Minister of Finance rubbed his hands together subtly, clearly indicating he wanted benefits. He dared to skim a layer off the Ninja Village's military budget, huh?

They're risking their lives for money!

"One million taels!"

Uchiha Nan raised one finger and stated his offer. This person was the Minister of Finance, a high-ranking official of the Land of Fire, so it was necessary to maintain proper social etiquette.

"off"

The Minister of Finance chuckled and raised five fingers again.

"Fifty million taels!"

court death?

Uchiha Nan has already awakened his Sharingan, how dare he embezzle money like this?

"Lord Hokage, please don't get upset. This is the usual procedure; I didn't ask for more."

"Don't worry, we'll cooperate fully. The accounts we've prepared for your Ministry of Finance are flawless; no one will be able to tell the difference!"

Uchiha Nan smiled slightly, and his Sharingan appeared.

A moment later, the finance minister trembled as he got up from the ground, his eyes filled with fear. He didn't mention the kickbacks at all. The whole process of transferring money, falsifying accounts, and obtaining various receipts was completed at lightning speed.

"What a despicable wretch!"

Hate!

Uchiha Nan spat on the Finance Minister's face and walked out of the room without looking back.

"Please take care, please take care!"

It's a bit late, but I wish all my brothers a happy Qixi Festival!

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(End of this chapter)