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

Chapter 68 You filthy Konoha people, how could you be worthy of me? I have awakened and opened my eyes to the world!

"A marriage alliance?"

Makoto Uchiha repeated it aloud.

Arranged marriages are not uncommon in the Naruto world; in fact, they are quite common.

Daimyo and nobles love to use marriage alliances to strengthen ties, resolve conflicts, and form a community of shared interests. Even ninjas are no exception. The close relationship between the Senju and Uzumaki clans is a product of such marriage alliances.

Although Mito Uzumaki lived a life similar to that of a victim, it is undeniable that she was the rightful wife of the Senju clan's patriarch and the rightful wife of the Hokage of Konoha.

从目前的形势来看。

The best way to get the Uzumaki clan to form a close alliance with Akatsuki Village similar to that of Konoha Village is through marriage.

This is beneficial to both sides.

"If Lord Light and Shadow can agree to a marriage alliance with my Uzumaki clan, our Uzumaki clan is willing to form a blood pact with Akatsuki Village and share life and death."

Shinji Uzumaki's words carried a lot of weight.

Although Uzumaki Village is currently in a weak position, even a broken ship has three thousand nails. The power of the Uzumaki clan should not be underestimated. Uchiha Makoto also believes that the Uzumaki clan and Akatsuki Village can really lend a helping hand in critical moments, a point that has been confirmed in the original Naruto manga.

"Since that's the case, I have no reason to refuse. Thank you for the Uzumaki clan's kindness. I will invite the Daimyo of the Land of Fire to personally officiate the wedding. I will send people to prepare the betrothal gifts right away. You will definitely not be disappointed. This will be a grand wedding."

Uchiha Makoto readily accepted this political marriage. As the leader of the village, it was both an obligation and a responsibility for the future of the entire village.

"This is wonderful!"

Shinji Uzumaki's face was filled with joy, then he looked lovingly at Shizuku Uzumaki beside him and finally pushed her next to Makoto Uchiha.

"Tsubaki Shizuku, from now on you are Lord Kage's wife. Do not do anything to bring shame upon the Uzumaki clan."

The little girl who had just been baring her fangs and making a show of force at Uchiha Makoto was now nodding silently, as if she already knew about this. Uchiha Makoto, on the other hand, looked Uzumaki Tsubaki Shizuku up and down.

With her fair skin, youthful beauty, and striking red hair in a high ponytail, Tsubaki Shizuku noticed Uchiha Makoto's gaze and immediately began to nervously look around. Even if this was a loveless political marriage, she wasn't really at a disadvantage.

After lingering with his gaze for a moment...

Thinking this, Makoto Uchiha then steered the conversation back to the main topic.

He began discussing the dowry with Shinji Uzumaki, which was essentially financial aid, just worded differently. However, Makoto Uchiha was not going to be stingy on this matter; he had to let the Uzumaki clan know who their trustworthy ninja village was.

The simplest and quickest way to test someone's sincerity is to see if they are willing to spend money. If they are not even willing to spend money, what kind of sincerity is that?

It sounds a bit like a fallacy.

However, from a practical perspective, it is very valuable for reference.

The goal is to make the Uzumaki clan believe that Konoha is merely a superficial ally!

Moreover, in the original Naruto storyline, Konoha was indeed only a superficial ally of the Uzumaki clan. They truly embodied the principle of "remaining steadfast in the face of ally trouble," and afterwards, they even took over all of the Uzumaki clan's assets, without bothering to find the Uzumaki clan orphans who had been scattered throughout the ninja world.

Nagato Uzumaki was left unattended in Amegakure. Jiraiya, the Toad Sage, feared that if Nagato's Rinnegan were exposed, it might attract the attention of malicious individuals in Konoha, leading to his death.

However, Karin Uzumaki had come to Konoha with the ninjas from Kusagakure to participate in the Chunin Exams. With her obvious red hair and name, Konoha was clearly aware of this, but Konoha did nothing about it.

There are many more members of the Uzumaki clan who did not appear in the anime.

From beginning to end, Konoha only kept one Uzumaki clan member, Kushina Uzumaki, so that she could become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. However, in the eyes of Konoha's higher-ups, Kushina Uzumaki was not a person, but merely a weapon of war.

However, Kushina Uzumaki was "lucky" enough to encounter Minato Namikaze, the "Little Sun," and the higher-ups were happy to help Minato pursue Kushina. (Personally, I have a bit of a conspiracy theory; the whole Minato-saves-Kushina story is too far-fetched. The Cloud Ninja's meticulously planned kidnapping operation successfully bypassed Mito Uzumaki and the Konoha Anbu ninjas, yet Minato just happened to rush in alone. It's too coincidental, too much like a trap. This is just my opinion, for fun only, don't take it too seriously.)

Such superficial allies are better off gone!

"36.8 billion taels!"

"I think this number sounds great!"

"Let's choose this number for the betrothal gifts for Tsubaki Shizuku."

Uchiha Makoto sat there pondering for a while, then decided to win people's hearts by offering an exorbitant dowry.

"really?!"

Shinji Uzumaki's voice trembled, and he felt his knees buckle. Luckily, he was sitting in a chair, otherwise he would have knelt down, which would have been incredibly embarrassing.

However, he really didn't expect that Uchiha Makoto would give so much money at once. At first, Uzumaki Shinji thought that being able to bring in five or six hundred million or even a billion would be considered an astronomical aid, but he didn't expect Uchiha Makoto to be so generous. He really treated the Uzumaki clan as true allies.

Shinji Uzumaki had a smug look on his face, thinking to himself that this son-in-law of the Uzumaki clan was really a good friend!

Compared to the Thousand Hands Clan.

It's so shabby, really so shabby.

Shinji Uzumaki still harbored resentment towards the Senju clan for their "betrayal" when they founded Konoha. Ah, that's how it is; people are always more easily moved by the sudden kindness of strangers, especially when that kindness is worth 36.8 billion ryo.

Who wouldn't be confused in that situation?

Having money really makes you a big winner!

Uzumaki Tsubaki Shizuku, standing to the side, covered her mouth in surprise. Then, she seriously began to count on her fingers: ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousand, hundred thousand, millions, tens of millions, hundreds of millions, billions, billions. She had counted all the fingers on both hands before she had just reached the billion.

Her eyes suddenly shone brightly as she stared intently at Uchiha Makoto beside her. She had been feeling uneasy about this political marriage with Uchiha Makoto, since they had never even met before, let alone had any emotional foundation.

What if Makoto Uchiha is a bad man?

I've heard about the Uchiha clan.

They all have rather bad tempers.

Men fear choosing the wrong career, and women fear marrying the wrong man. This is a major event that concerns the lifelong happiness of Uzumaki Tsubaki Shizuku, but for the future of the Uzumaki clan, she has no choice but to make a sacrifice.

However, Tsubaki Shizuku is much more at ease now.

Although this is aid to the Uzumaki clan, it's aid given in the name of a dowry to marry me. Girls are always emotional and have fantasies. Maybe Uchiha Makoto did this simply for me?

Was it love at first sight?

Even though Shizuku Uzumaki knew in her heart that such thoughts were naive, she really found it hard not to think that way.

after all

What if?

好感度+3+3+3+3+3

"That's definitely true."

"A promise made in the light of day is as good as a promise kept!"

"This not only represents the sincerity of my Akatsuki Village in forming a blood alliance with the Uzumaki clan, but also my determination to marry Uzumaki Tsubaki Shizuku."

As Makoto Uchiha said this, he glanced at Shizuku Uzumaki out of the corner of his eye.

The results were truly remarkable!

Silent flirting is terrifying!

"Let's drink a big toast!"

"It's a pity there's no wine here, Master Guangying. We'll have to substitute tea for wine!"

"The Uzumaki clan and Akatsuki are bound together by life and death!"

Shinji Uzumaki, in a fit of excitement, downed the bowl of tea in front of him in one gulp. Then, still feeling unsatisfied, he poured another cup for Makoto Uchiha and Shizuku Uzumaki.

"Let's drink a toast together!"

"Tsubaki Shizuku, take the initiative. This is your future husband. What's there to be shy about?"

Uzumaki Tsubaki Shizuku blushed, looking shy, but still picked up her teacup. Seeing this, Uchiha Makoto could only pick up his teacup at the same time. He just felt that Uzumaki Shinji really didn't care about his reputation for money, and he was really playing around.

He drank the tea in one gulp.

Uchiha Makoto then seemed to realize something and spoke to Uzumaki Shinji:

"However, I hope that the figure of 36.8 billion ryo can be handled discreetly within Akatsuki and your Uzumaki clan for the time being, but it must be widely publicized in Konoha!"

Just now, a wicked idea popped into Makoto Uchiha's mind.

In just a few minutes.

He had already come up with a short essay with a rich meaning in his mind.

Konoha-exclusive edition of "New Ninja"!

This is about exorbitant bride prices and women's independence!

"The days of timid female ninjas confined to their homes during the Warring States period are over. Now it's the era of ninja villages. Sisters, we must be independent, we must awaken, and we must open our eyes to the world!"

"The systemic oppression and discrimination against women in Konoha is absolutely disgusting; it's truly a den of iniquity."

"Unite and speak up for women."

"Don't talk to me about these things. We're not on the same level. We can't have a dialogue or communicate. I'll just say one thing: I will always stand on the side of my own gender and my own interests without any principles or bottom line."

Such ideas must be constantly bombarded with the women of Konoha, so that they learn everything from high dowries, freedom and independence, and providing emotional value.

It brewed little by little, nurtured little by little, until the First Shinobi World War was fully ignited!

By the time of the First Shinobi World War, it was a horrific war that resembled a meat grinder. The death rate of ninjas was extremely high. Most of the female ninjas and women in Konoha, who had been brainwashed by mindless propaganda, hid in the rear. In the entire Konoha system, and indeed in the entire ninja world, the number of female ninjas who went to the battlefield was ultimately a minority.

There is another crucial custom in this ninja world, which is also an old custom that has been passed down from the previous version: in the ninja world, women are generally in charge of the home and men are in charge of external affairs. Men are expected to hand over their income to the women in the family to manage, and they will receive pocket money from time to time. Women will also manage the family's finances in an orderly manner.

Even Hashirama Senju was the same.

This is actually a very harmonious way of getting along.

Women, due to their physical condition, do not need to endure the hardships of traveling outside, allowing men to focus wholeheartedly on dealing with the challenges of the outside world without worrying about other things that might upset them.

But

Now the version has changed!

Those female ninjas of Konoha who have been poisoned by the ideology of short essays are hiding in the rear. At this time, Akatsuki Village can start to promote to Konoha how independent female protagonists can quickly start their own businesses and launch a ninja world version of the White Feather Movement!

During the war years.

The high mortality rate of ninjas and the exorbitant posthumous compensation are sure to incite greed.

So who will actually make a move on this money?

It's so hard to guess!

Akatsuki Village only needs to continuously promote the superiority of its ninjas through public opinion, and use its financial and economic advantages to carry out a devastating attack.

"How dare you lowly Konoha ninja compare to the ninjas of Akatsuki!"

"bride price?"

"Sorry, we don't have that custom in Akatsuki Village. They're a free, open, and civilized place, and we have to learn to adapt to local customs!"

"So what! How can they be the same?"

"The air in Akatsuki is so fresh and sweet! What's wrong? That shrimp-headed guy is starting to stink again. The moon in Akatsuki is definitely rounder than the one in Konoha!"

Uchiha Makoto's heart itched with excitement just thinking about it.

I can't wait!

If such a memorable scene were to happen, it would be incredibly interesting.

As for the ideology of Akatsuki Village, it has already been imprinted by Uchiha Makoto.

loyalty!

I dedicate my loyalty to the master of light and shadow.

I am loyal to the masters of light and shadow, Banzai!

Whether man or woman, they are the same; when necessary, they need to give everything for the Lord of Light and Shadow, whether it be their body or their soul.

"Konoha will naturally promote it heavily, but why should Akatsuki and our Uzumaki clan keep a low profile for now?"

Shinji Uzumaki had a few questions.

Shinji Uzumaki understood why the dowry of 36.8 billion ryo was being heavily publicized in Konoha.

After all, we also hope that the Uzumaki clan can finally hold their heads high in Konoha. You Uzumaki clan, who don't cherish this opportunity, can easily obtain 36.8 billion ryo in aid from Akatsuki. You'll regret it!

This is the value of our Whirlpool Clan!

We deserve it!

A secret thrill, difficult to describe in words, arose in Shinji Uzumaki's heart.

But why did the Uzumaki clan and Akatsuki choose to handle this matter discreetly? Logically, the matter should have been widely publicized to demonstrate the alliance between the Uzumaki clan and Akatsuki.

"First of all, we must not flaunt our wealth. Konoha is our ally, so it doesn't matter if we publicize it, since Konoha won't attack us anyway. But we still need to keep a low profile. This is the kind of caution a ninja village should have."

"Secondly, I don't want outsiders to think that the relationship between Akatsuki and the Uzumaki clan is just that of fair-weather friends because of this money. We are true allies, blood sworn brothers who would go to great lengths for each other in critical moments."

Uchiha Makoto spoke with sincerity and righteous indignation.

He was just talking nonsense.

After all, how could he possibly speak his mind? This is something he can't even write in his diary.

(End of this chapter)