Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 209 Let's grow bigger and stronger and create new glories!

Tsunade took a deep breath.

Shukaku!

Even she couldn't help but feel a little tempted.

but.

After a brief moment of excitement, Kyohiko kicked the chair leg, and Tsunade calmed down and regained her composure.

Tailed Beasts...

It is indeed very tempting. For Konoha, it would be great to have another tailed beast. However, firstly, tailed beasts are not omnipotent. Konoha already has enough headaches with just one Nine-Tails.

She placed her hand on the table.

"Shukaku? What would we do with Shukaku? A tailed beast is powerful, but we would need to expend energy to seal it, which would be a burden for Konoha."

"not to mention."

"This is just for us to guard, not a transaction with us. Who will seal it? Will you provide manpower or resources?"

Tsunade brought up a very real issue.

Jinchūriki!

If Konoha seals Shukaku away, wouldn't that be taking it for themselves?

Without a Jinchūriki, how can Konoha seal Shukaku?

Wouldn't that really just be helping to look after someone?

In the end, Sunagakure found a Jinchūriki and took Shukaku back, leaving Konoha as the one who was taken advantage of. If they didn't return Shukaku, Konoha would be at a moral disadvantage.

At that time...

A crisis of trust will arise in each of the smaller ninja villages surrounding Konoha.

If Konoha captures Shukaku, they will be in a dilemma.

Luo Sha felt helpless.

Konoha's composure is truly extraordinary!

If it were any other ninja village, they would probably be unable to move at the mere mention of "tailed beasts," but Konoha was completely unmoved, and even felt that they had lost out.

of course.

This is based on the premise that Konoha really has no intention of taking their Tailed Beasts. If Konoha were to take the Tailed Beasts, they would definitely agree without hesitation.

or--

If it were Hiruzen Sarutobi or Danzo, they probably would have agreed as well.

Luo Sha thought to himself, "What a pity."

He was willing to hand over the tailed beasts because he believed that the current Sunagakure was simply not capable of competing with Konoha, and that it needed Konoha's support and assistance in many areas.

On the other hand, Konoha's strength will inevitably attract hostility from others. At that time, whether Sunagakure helps Konoha or other ninja villages, they will definitely get a certain price.

Regrettably.

Konoha didn't fall for it at all, and even turned the tables on him, throwing the problem back at him.

If Rasa knew that if he didn't increase his stakes, it would mean he wasn't sincere and was just using the Tailed Beasts as a gimmick or a trap, which would be even more detrimental to future cooperation.

He took a deep breath to calm the turmoil in his mind.

Konoha...

Not to be underestimated!

Rasa said calmly, "I can send the Jinchuriki to Konoha along with him."

He paused for a moment after saying this.

"The Jinchūriki candidate will be my daughter, who was born not long ago. I have absolutely no reason to joke about her, but I hope to give my daughter a few more years."

As Luo Sha spoke, his tone carried a hint of pleading.

Tsunade paused for a moment, then nodded gently: "Of course."

"Why not give them a few more years?"

But Kyohiko spoke up.

Luo Sha said, "Five years. When my daughter turns five, I will send her to Konoha."

"Let's talk about your collaborative project first."

Tsunade raised her hand, stopping the two from continuing their discussion. "If cooperation cannot be achieved in the first place, there is no need to talk about it further."

"That's right. The cooperation project is actually quite simple. First, I hope you can assist us in capturing or killing Sasori of the Red Sand."

Luo Sha replied.

"Secondly, I hope to reopen the old trade route between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind."

"Third, we hope to work with Konoha to develop more areas where we can earn commissions, and not be limited to the current fighting and killing."

Luo Sha said "sincerely".

Jingyan laughed and said, "For example, minerals?"

Luo Sha's pupils contracted.

really!

Given their intelligence, how could they not have considered the benefits of mining?

My choice was right!

Since Sunagakure is incapable of opposing Konoha, it might as well side with Konoha and perhaps even get some benefits by following them.

He hesitated for two seconds before sighing, "As expected of Kyohiko-kun, I can feel how powerful the First and Second Hokage were when they joined forces!"

The Thousand Hands brothers are one scholar and one warrior, and moreover...

Back then, Hashirama Senju was relatively easy to get along with, which allowed the other ninja villages to gain many benefits, and Tobirama Senju was helpless about it.

In comparison, Yoshimine Kyohiko combines the two, making him even more troublesome than the two of them working together.

"Lord Fengying, you flatter me. Everyone wants to make money."

Jingyan smiled.

Why does Konoha have the confidence to take in so many new clans now?

Because of the last Shinobi World War, they earned a lot of compensation while their losses were not too great. As a result, they accumulated a lot of wealth.

There's not much point in hoarding this money.

Spend the money to make Konoha stronger, and then find ways to increase revenue and earn more money. That's the right approach right now.

As for ways to make money.

One type of commission is for development and construction, and the other is, like Kirigakure, commission to hire resident ninja.

Neither of them were put on the agenda, but the reason was not that Kyohiko and Tsunade didn't want to earn the money, nor that no one asked them to do such a commission, but that Konoha was indeed not yet capable of expansion.

There are too few people!

Even though Konoha suffered relatively few losses in the Third Shinobi World War, the years of war prior to that had resulted in numerous elite casualties, and the threats from Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Kirigakure remained...

The expansion of the leaf will inevitably trigger a series of chain reactions.

"We in Konoha are definitely interested in the mining industry, and we are quite certain that it can be very profitable."

Tsunade paused, then added, "Actually, we have better options too."

"A better option?"

Luo Sha was stunned for a moment, unable to figure it out.

Besides Konoha and Sunagakure, who else currently possesses Magnet Release?

"You guys aren't planning to cooperate with Cloud Shadow Village, are you?"

The only village he could think of that might possess the ability to use Magnet Release was...

Luo Sha couldn't help but want to laugh.

"Lord Hokage, this joke is not funny. Although you and Kumogakure seem to be getting along well, there will be a war between you sooner or later, and Kumogakure will not surrender obediently."

"Compared to us, Sunagakure poses a much smaller threat!"

Although he was reluctant to say it, Rasa had to admit that Sunagakure was not on the same level as Kumogakure at all and posed no threat to Konoha.

Although Tsunade did not agree, she was already tempted.

The mining business cannot be done by Konoha alone; only by cooperating with Sunagakure can the business truly be expanded.

She thought for a moment and asked, "How can we cooperate?"

"Aside from our own commissions, we can give you 20% of the profits from the commissions offered by Konoha."

Luo Sha answered.

He had calculated that under such circumstances, Sunagakure would definitely make a lot of money, and the substantial profits would also restore the Land of Wind's confidence in Sunagakure.

Only when Sunagakure has enough money can it further expand and become stronger, bringing the village back to its former glory.

Jingyan interjected.

"That's too little. If it's only 20%, Konoha can do it ourselves. Our Konoha village can also provide free environmental improvement services to turn the mining sites into habitable places."

"How much do you think you need?"

Luo Sha felt frustrated, but he had to admit that what the other party said was indeed correct.

Konoha also has Magnet Release!

Although he guessed that Konoha's Magnet Release might not be perfect, unlike theirs which could be controlled with ease, the opponent also had Wood Release and powerful Earth Release...

This is the most deadly.

"We'll split the profits 50/50, but we won't get involved in the mining business. We can also provide personnel to help you with mining and provide protection. In addition, you can take 30% of the profits from projects involving environmental restoration and mine renovation."

"Only 30%?"

Luo Sha raised an eyebrow.

Tsunade scoffed, "If you know Wood Release, you can also get half!"

"..."

Luo Sha fell silent.

Wood Release? How could Sunagakure possibly have that?

50/50.

He thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I agree."

"We can consider Sasori's matter as a token of Konoha's sincerity, and we can provide assistance free of charge."

"Kyohiko said."

"We've already reached an agreement with the other party on the trade route from the Land of Wind to the Land of Rivers. What's your stance?"

"We, Konoha, will not reject peaceful trade."

Tsunade smiled.

Luo Sha nodded slightly and exhaled slowly. Just as he was about to stand up, he heard Jing Yan say, "Wait, Feng Ying, don't you want to transform the desert and create more oases?"

Luo Sha, who had just stood up, immediately paused.

Why wouldn't I want to!

Seeing the forest that had appeared out of nowhere, he dreamed of having more oases and trees so that Sunagakure could truly become prosperous.

but.

It's impossible!

Rasa gave a wry smile: "Even if Konoha were willing to help, we don't have that kind of wealth."

"It's alright, the money can be paid back slowly later. After all, we're cooperating. Of course, all of this can only proceed after you've agreed on the jinchūriki and the profits."

Jingyan smiled.

Luo Sha was stunned.

loan?

He licked his lips, then shook his head: "I can't make that decision."

"Sure, if you're interested, feel free to contact us. We'll definitely provide a perfect solution."

After Jingyan finished speaking, he took a step back.

Luo Sha nodded gently: "I will."

If an oasis were truly created...

He would definitely choose the middle of the trade route to maximize its effectiveness. With good roads and supplies along the way, more residents and merchants from outside would come.

but.

This definitely requires consulting the daimyo of the Land of Wind.

He took out a scroll.

This is the covenant scroll he prepared in advance.

"Since you agree to deeper cooperation, our alliance can also be amended. If Sunagakure goes back on its word, Konoha can use that as grounds to punish us."

Rasa added the previously agreed-upon clauses to the blank space, and Tsunade similarly added the agreed-upon clauses to the previous alliance agreement with Konoha.

Both parties signed their names again.

"It's a pleasure working with you."

After the two shook hands.

Rasa asked, "Can the Red Sand Scorpion be dealt with as soon as possible?"

Previously, he still harbored a sliver of hope that Sasori of the Red Sand might change his mind or do something beneficial for Sunagakure and the Land of Wind.

turn out.

Sasori's every move has cast doubt on the already dwindling reputation of Sunagakure, with many even believing that Sunagakure is deliberately keeping Sasori in the village.

Now that things have come to this point, there's no room for him to harbor any illusions.

"As long as you gather enough intelligence, notify us, and we can be there anytime."

……

"Lord Kazekage, isn't this a huge concession?"

"No, I've thought about it seriously. Once this industry takes off, there will definitely be a lot of people wanting to get involved. If Kumogakure and Iwagakure join forces, we'll have far fewer commissions, and our people might even be attacked."

Luo Sha sighed, "Ryomine Kyohiko's every statement hits the nail on the head, leaving me no choice but to wholeheartedly agree. He's truly remarkable!"

"That oasis?"

One of the guards hesitated, "In the entire ninja world, probably only Konoha can do this. They must charge a lot of money. Wouldn't all our profits end up going to Konoha?"

"Therefore, I need to discuss this with His Majesty. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Luo Sha smiled and then walked towards the Land of Wind.

however.

When he returned to the grove, he was shocked to see one of the trees pinned to the ground with a kunai.

Luo Sha immediately went to it.

On the nailed bark, a line of words was carved: "Uchiha Madara is suspected to still be alive and has taken control of Kirigakure."

What?

Luo Sha was startled.

Is Madara Uchiha still alive?

How is that possible!

Didn't he die in the Valley of the End?

and.

Even if Madara Uchiha hadn't died, and Hashirama Senju had already died, why was he still alive?

Luo Sha's first reaction was...

Fake news, intimidation!

but.

Looking around, the strange sights of Kirigakure came to mind.

In the Village of Blood Mist, and also the comical information they gathered some time ago about the Hidden Mist Village's attack on Konoha, they suddenly felt—

If Kirigakure was indeed under control, then everything makes sense!

Why would someone like Madara care about a mere ninja village?

That's not Konoha.

Luo Sha licked his lips, only to find his mouth dry.

If that's the case, then Sunagakure would be another very suitable target for Madara Uchiha.

Furthermore, this text...

He vaguely felt that the face looked familiar.

Luo Sha shattered the bark of the tree.

"Lord Kazekage, what's wrong?"

"Ignore Sasori's provocation. I'll create a shadow clone to check it out. The main force will just go around it."

"yes!"

Rasa created a shadow clone, while his main body led his subordinates around the forest and headed towards the Land of Wind, his mind still preoccupied with the scene from earlier.

If Madara really were alive...

Therefore, cooperating with Konoha is the best option for Sunagakure.

after all.

Konoha has Yoshimine Kyohiko.

A peerless genius whose talent and abilities are comparable to those of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha in their prime.

With Konoha by his side, even if the sky falls, there will be tall people to hold it up. Otherwise, if he is controlled by Madara and causes any trouble, Sunagakure will really be finished!

Although this cooperation came at a cost, at least Sunagakure can maintain its current status, and there is even hope that it will become stronger in the future!

This is enough.

To their north, Yecang raced all the way, heading north towards the Land of Wind.

She has done everything she could.

What Sunagakure decides next is none of her business.

(End of this chapter)