Hokage: Unable to persuade Madara, I chose to build my own ninja village.

Chapter 48 Tobirama Senju: Makoto Uchiha, when it comes to corruption, I would call you the strongest.

"Work for you?"

"How is this possible?!"

Tobirama Senju almost instinctively refused. He was the nominal second-in-command of Konoha, but in reality the leader. How could he possibly work for a born evil Uchiha brat like him?

"Don't be so quick to refuse."

"I know your talent and ability in ninjutsu research and development. For example, the Flying Thunder God Technique killed Madara's brother. You are even developing ninjutsu to counter the Uchiha clan. Putting all that aside, I still admire your abilities."

Uchiha Makoto said this.

Tobirama Senju was actually an exceptionally talented researcher. The various forbidden techniques he invented almost influenced the entire Naruto world. If we could utilize his intelligence to enhance the core competitiveness of Akatsuki Village as much as possible, it would be an absolute steal.

The first part of Uchiha Makoto's words brought a smug smile to Senju Tobirama's face, especially his solo kill of Uchiha Izuna—his moment of glory. However, the second part was also true. But Senju Hashirama, standing nearby, gave Tobirama a dangerous look upon hearing this. "Tobirama, why are you still targeting Madara's clan?!"

This is absolutely outrageous!

"Don't talk nonsense. I haven't developed any ninjutsu specifically targeting the Uchiha clan yet."

Tobirama Senju tried to defend himself, looking rather guilty, but Makoto Uchiha looked completely unconvinced and continued:

"I can provide you with the most advanced laboratory in the entire ninja world, as well as a series of supporting measures. Of course, all the results produced by this laboratory must be handed over to Akatsuki and enjoy the technology patent. Even you, Tobirama Senju, are not allowed to plagiarize or steal them. I will also pay you a fee of 200 million ryo per month."

Uchiha Makoto directly offered his terms, which showed great sincerity. Moreover, 200 million ryo per month was considered an extremely high salary in the ninja world.

Tobirama Senju didn't need to take any risks at all. He could earn the reward of two S-rank missions every month, and he paid for all the losses and costs incurred during the experiment himself.

"Let me think about it."

Tobirama Senju initially intended to refuse outright, but the conditions offered by Makoto Uchiha were indeed very tempting: two million for a top-tier laboratory in the ninja world. The Uchiha clan members had no knowledge of scientific research, so he figured he could easily use a few tricks to get the laboratory's resources for free.

What chef doesn't steal ingredients?

What scientific researcher wouldn't take advantage of experimental resources for free? Everything is paid for by Uchiha Makoto!

However, it would be too shameful for Tobirama Senju to let his reputation get out that he was working for the Uchiha clan!

"Tobirama Senju, you wouldn't want Konoha to fall into economic distress by not receiving economic aid from the Land of Fire, would you?"

Seeing the hesitation on Tobirama Senju's face, Makoto Uchiha decided to use his signature move to increase the intensity of Tobirama's attack.

"asshole!"

"Do you really think you can single-handedly cover the sky over this Land of Fire?"

"Hmph, then you try it and see!"

The two were on the verge of exchanging blows again. Hashirama Senju, who was standing by, couldn't stand it any longer and quickly stepped in to act as a peacemaker, trying to persuade them to back down.

It's just letting his younger brother, Tobirama Senju, go to the lab to do some of his favorite research. What's the big deal?

Moreover, his younger brother didn't have to pay a single penny for the experimental resources, saving him the trouble of trying to "embezzle" money from the village's funds. Most importantly, Uchiha Makoto could also give Senju Tobirama a monthly salary of two million yen, which was no small sum.

Hashirama Senju's daily routine is to "turn his elbow outwards".

"Big brother, shut up!"

"Don't you know how busy I am at work every day? And all you do is hang out with Madara Uchiha all day. I'm the one doing all the work in the village, and you're still here siding with Makoto Uchiha!"

Tobirama Senju roared at Hashirama Senju. He admitted that Makoto Uchiha had offered a very generous price, but putting aside his own pride, he simply didn't have time to do scientific research anymore. The village's affairs alone had kept him extremely busy.

"Actually, you can use the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique to create several clones every day. Combined with your Flying Thunder God Technique, you can leave a mark in the lab, allowing you to come to the lab every day to do scientific research. Isn't that the best of both worlds?"

Uchiha Makoto muttered quietly from the side.

He had even figured out how Senju Tobirama would work.

Hashirama Senju: "Yes, that's definitely a good idea."

"What a load of rubbish!"

"Brother, have you forgotten the dangers of this forbidden technique? Frequent use can damage the user's body and even lead to sudden death."

Tobirama Senju's face darkened. "If Hashirama Senju weren't my older brother, I wouldn't be able to beat him. Otherwise, hmph, all he knows is to side with outsiders!"

"I can offer a very high price."

"As long as you agree to this, the issue of funding for Konoha Village is negotiable."

Uchiha Cheng solemnly declared.

Anyway, the expenses of Konoha Village are paid by the Daimyo of the Land of Fire. He is only responsible for negotiations. Moreover, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire has plenty of money now and is still terrified of Konoha. He doesn't mind spending money to avoid trouble.

Taking the money from the daimyo of the Land of Fire to do his own thing, Uchiha Makoto felt no guilt whatsoever.

"A very high price?"

"Can your demands be higher than the sky?"

Uchiha Makoto: "Why don't you tell me?"

Senju Tobirama sensed that the pace of today's negotiations was completely being led by the nose by Uchiha Makoto, and he strongly suspected that the Fire Country Daimyo was being controlled by Uchiha Makoto using genjutsu. However, now was not the time to consider this, so he held up a few fingers and made an outrageous demand: "Eight billion ryo!"

Hashirama Senju, standing to the side, couldn't help but widen his eyes. At present, Konoha Village's working capital was less than one billion ryo. This was only because Konoha was stigmatized by the tulips and sold a batch of tulips to recover some losses. Otherwise, they would only have a few hundred million ryo left.

Konoha's finances are currently in dire straits. When he was discussing this with Tobirama Senju in the office, Tobirama said that getting 5 billion ryo would already be a very high price, even an astronomical one. Unexpectedly, his younger brother added another 3 billion ryo to persuade Makoto Uchiha to quit. Keep in mind that the Daimyo initially only gave Makoto Uchiha 1 billion ryo.

"That's too little!"

Makoto Uchiha shook his head.

"Is that too much? This is already the lowest price. Wait a minute. You just said it was too little?"

Tobirama Senju's eyes widened in surprise.

"Let's double it a little, 15 billion ryo. As for Konoha, I can give you 10 billion ryo!"

Tobirama Senju was instantly awestruck.

Makoto Uchiha!

Are you really that ruthless?

He embezzled 5 billion taels of silver while chatting and laughing?

(End of this chapter)