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

Chapter 67 How can this not be considered a kind of minotaur? (Third update.)

Not long after.

The group then arrived at the Light and Shadow Building.

Logically, all the accompanying people from both sides should have been waiting in the reception room, because the next meeting was going to be a rather private one. However, Shinji Uzumaki was always accompanied by a girl. Although she looked quite cute, with big, bright eyes and a high ponytail that made her look even more youthful and beautiful, she would occasionally wink at him and steal glances.

However, given the highly confidential nature of the upcoming talks, this behavior is somewhat inappropriate.

However, since Shinji Uzumaki remained unmoved, Makoto Uchiha chose to acquiesce, after all, he was a guest.

After a few simple pleasantries, the atmosphere of their discussion was quite good. Shinji Uzumaki then directly stated his purpose: he was there on behalf of the Uzumaki clan's Uzumaki Village to form an alliance with the Akatsuki Village.

Hearing such words.

Uchiha Makoto was slightly disappointed. He had ultimately held onto the hope that the Uzumaki clan would join Akatsuki, but that hope was somewhat wishful thinking.

Even so.

The Uzumaki clan can still be considered a valuable potential ally of Akatsuki.

Konoha remained steadfast in the face of trouble, while the Uzumaki clan always stepped up when trouble arose. They helped Konoha in both World War I and World War II, ultimately leading to their own destruction and extinction. This kind of ally made Uchiha Makoto feel very at ease.

But Makoto Uchiha didn't agree immediately; things that are too easily obtained are never truly appreciated.

And

Even though the head of the Uzumaki clan came in person, he only opened his mouth and wanted to form an alliance with Akatsuki Village.

That would be a gross underestimation of Akatsuki.

Regardless of the circumstances, Akatsuki Village was on par with Konoha in the Land of Fire. Moreover, unlike Konoha, which at least had the Senju and Uzumaki clans as a link, and the two sides had mutual exchanges.

so.

If the Uzumaki clan wants to form an alliance with Akatsuki, they must offer tangible benefits to convince us. Of course, Akatsuki will also make corresponding exchanges, providing substantial financial support to Uzumaki. This is one of the purposes of Shinji Uzumaki's visit to Akatsuki this time.

The Uzu Village is in dire need of financial assistance right now. After all, it is not easy for a small country like the Land of Whirlpools to support the Uzu Village, especially since the Warring States period has just ended and the relationship between various countries and ninja clans is not good. They need to recuperate.

"Lord Light and Shadow, I'm not afraid of losing face. Uzumaki Village, if you can lend a helping hand..."

Shinji Uzumaki wants to obtain financial assistance from Akatsuki to develop his own ninja village.

As for why he didn't ask Konoha for financial assistance, the reason is simple: Shinji Uzumaki wanted to prove himself. He had rejected Konoha's invitations several times recently, and now he was asking Konoha for money. That was really...

Moreover, there will definitely be dissenting voices within Konoha. Various ninja clans have tried all sorts of tricks to secure funding, but without exception, they have all been rejected. It is simply absurd that the Uzumaki clan, which has not joined Konoha, can obtain financial aid simply by asking for it.

Of course, if the Uzumaki clan really did that, they could probably still get some financial assistance for free. However, this would not only be very embarrassing, but would also involve a debt of gratitude from the Senju clan and Konoha.

Well known.

Debts of gratitude are the hardest to repay.

When paying off debts, you could lose your life if you're not careful.

However, Shinji Uzumaki's request for money from the Akatsuki is different. It's like doing business; it's an exchange of interests between allies, and there's no such thing as a debt of gratitude.

"I understand the difficulties faced by Uzumaki Village. Akatsuki Village's finances are indeed much better than yours, but even so, Akatsuki Village's funds don't come from thin air."

"I understand what Lord Light and Shadow means. What do you wish to obtain from Uzumaki Village?"

"I want the sealing techniques passed down from the Uzumaki clan."

Uchiha Makoto stated his request directly: the most valuable thing about the Uzumaki clan is themselves and their unparalleled sealing techniques in the ninja world.

"impossible!"

"Sealing techniques are the most precious thing the Uzumaki clan possesses!"

"It's absolutely impossible for me to hand it over."

It wasn't Shinji Uzumaki who spoke, but the girl beside him, Shizuku Uzumaki, who clearly understood the importance of sealing techniques to the Uzumaki clan.

"Tsubaki Shizuku."

Shinji Uzumaki gave a slightly awkward smile. It was indeed very impolite for a little girl to interrupt the conversation between the two important figures. However, Shinji Uzumaki did not deny what Shizuku Uzumaki said. He even felt that Makoto Uchiha had no intention of negotiating properly at all.

"Lord Light and Shadow, although Tsubaki Shizuku's actions just now were very rude, you know that I really cannot grant such a request."

Uchiha Makoto didn't care about Uzumaki Tsubaki Shizuku's overstepping of bounds. He naturally knew how unreasonable his demands were, but who would reveal their bottom line right at the start of negotiations?

It's just a basic negotiation skill.

"I'm sorry, it was my oversight."

"Then let's change our request. I hope that whenever Akatsuki needs sealing techniques, the Uzumaki clan can send clansmen to provide support. Ideally, they could send a few sealing technique experts to be stationed in Akatsuki."

Uchiha Makoto then compromised and made a less unreasonable request, which he believed Uzumaki Shinji could agree to.

Akatsuki Village really needs the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan. The ninja clans that joined Akatsuki Village only have a rudimentary understanding of them, which has resulted in the fact that there are not many decent sealing barriers around Akatsuki Village.

And it's also something very important.

That concerns the Hyuga clan.

Uchiha Castle had secretly sent people to contact members of the Hyuga branch family, hoping they would leave the Hyuga clan and join Akatsuki Village, but without exception, all attempts failed.

The main Hyuga clan seems to possess a technique that allows them to remotely activate the self-destruction of the Caged Bird Seal, specifically to prevent the branch family from defecting. Due to their distorted control over their bloodline, the Hyuga clan conducts regular population checks every so often. Anyone who leaves the clan without authorization for an extended period and fails to report it is executed. If it weren't for this method, the branch family members would probably have already begun defecting in large numbers.

This prevented Uchiha Makoto from having the opportunity to win over members of the Hyuga branch family.

The Caged Bird Seal is difficult to break, but designing a remote, temporary sealing technique to prevent its self-destruction might offer a chance, at least until these people sow the seeds.

"That's no problem."

"But I would like to add one more requirement on this basis."

"A marriage alliance!"

Shinji Uzumaki said this.

The small and weak Uzushiogakure village needs powerful allies.

Eggs cannot be put in one basket.

The Uzumaki clan already has Konoha, and they also need Akatsuki. The young talent of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Makoto, is a perfect fit.

and.

Hmph. Your Senju clan can have such an ambiguous relationship with the Uchiha clan!

Why can't my Uzumaki clan do the same?

Today's word count is still 6,000.

I never thought I could update 6 words for two consecutive days. My last book was 4 words a day until it was finished. I'm really amazing.

I spent half the afternoon working on images using Origin, I'm so tired.

I hate making graphics.

Regarding updates, if I can't update at 7:30, then it will be in the evening. As for when I'll update, that depends on when I can come back. I can update 4,000 words on time, but I want to go further and aim for 6,000 words per day.

All that talk is just to get more subscriptions.

Finally, the Python code section.

My friend's new book.

Fanfiction of "Bright Sword".

Synopsis: Zhou Zhiyuan: "Commander Li!"

Li Yunlong: "Who goes there!"

Zhou Zhiyuan: "Don't fire, they're on our side!"

Li Yunlong: "Was it you who led the Japanese devils here?"

Zhou Zhiyuan: "Commander Li, the Imperial Army asked me to pass on a message to you."

Li Yunlong: "What did the little devil say?"

Zhou Zhiyuan: "They said they died peacefully!"

Li Yunlong: "Well done! We should have led them into my encirclement!"

After that, Zhou Zhiyuan, who did not follow the usual path, joined Li Yunlong's New First Regiment.

Three years later, Li Yunlong was dismissed for disobeying orders on the battlefield. Zhou Zhiyuan's old subordinate, Battalion Commander Song Shaohua, succeeded Li Yunlong as the commander of the new First Regiment due to his outstanding military achievements.

Although the themes are quite different, those who are interested can take a look.

(End of this chapter)