Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha lacks motivation.

"That's a lot of money, why would we carry it around with us?"

Having recovered some of his energy, Shihe really wanted the door-to-door delivery service, but unfortunately, they hadn't brought much money with them, so they could only stand there helplessly.

The others also had expressions of agreement, after all, who would carry so much money with them these days?

"I'll pay! I brought the money!"

However, there are always those who go against the grain. A wig emerged from the crowd, clearing a path, and then Bai Lian, with wise eyes, slowly walked out, clutching a storage scroll tightly in her hand, her old face filled with pain.

Before setting off, the First Mizukage carried all of Kirigakure's funds with him to prevent Iwagakure from betraying them and raiding their base during the talks.

"Lord Mizukage is so arrogant!"

Uchiha Gin's eyes immediately lit up. He hadn't expected anyone to actually bring enough money. He quickly put on a smiling face, rubbed his hands together, and slipped over.

"Here you go~ there are 100 billion taels in here. Count them and return any excess to me."

After taking the scroll and hearing the First Mizukage's words, Uchiha Gin shook his head, indicating that there was still one more shipping fee to pay.

"Well, I'm afraid this can't be refunded, Mizukage. The shipping cost for one tailed beast is 10 billion, and you only have enough money for that."

"you"

Bai Lian was so angry she almost fainted, but since the goods were in the other party's hands, she could only grit her teeth and accept it.

Uchiha Gin knew exactly what Kirigakure needed—a tailed beast to maintain order—that's why he dared to ask for 10 billion.

He weighed the storage scroll in his hand, glanced at Tobirama Senju with a terribly sour expression, and casually tossed the scroll containing one hundred billion to him.

"I don't like money, and I especially don't like counting money. You, white-haired guy, are fast at everything, so I'll leave the counting to you~"

"Snapped!"

Seeing the scroll flying towards him, a bewildered Tobirama Senju instinctively caught it. Hearing Gin Uchiha's mocking voice, he was about to throw the scroll back in anger, but when he thought about the 100 billion ryo inside, he ultimately became a slave to money.

"Of course, who told me to be the fastest in Konoha."

It's just money, I'll count it until you're dead!

After saying that, he sat down and began to transform into a ruthless money-counting machine.

"No, go and tell them to go back to the village to get the money, and send more people."

Seeing that his old rival had already paid, Shihe, worried that he was a step behind, looked up at Wu behind him and gave the order.

"Xiao Ai, go and inform the village to send the money over as soon as possible."

The First Raikage also instructed his henchman to act swiftly.

"Brother Yin, it seems we'll have to stay a few more days."

The message took time to be delivered, and the money also took time to be raised. So, the back and forth naturally took a few days.

"It's alright, everyone. Take a good rest these next few days. We can sign the agreement after all the tailed beasts have been handed over."

Hashirama Senju was naturally overjoyed with his abundant harvest. He waved to the other Kage, indicating that he was not in a hurry.

The others all smiled and agreed, except for Sunagakure, who had gained nothing. Retsuto's face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and his expression hinted at a possible outburst.

"Phew~"

Retsuto, who was about to erupt in anger, glanced at the people present and ultimately chose to back down. He didn't want the already struggling Sunagakure to become a thorn in the side of the other major powers.

Now that each faction possesses at least two tailed beasts, their previous advantages have vanished. It's best to remain patient and wait for the right moment.

The Tailed Beast Exhibition has come to an end, and the Kage of the major nations have gradually returned to their respective bases. Before leaving, Raikage A gave Uchiha Gin a wink, and Gin immediately understood.

Madara Uchiha and Tobirama Senju remained stationed on the side of the Tailed Beasts, but they would no longer stare at each other blankly.

"Swish, swish, swish~"

While diligently counting the huge sum of money in the scroll, Tobirama Senju's crimson eyes were bloodshot, and he had no intention of supervising Madara Uchiha.

"Whitey, hurry up and count them. If the number is correct, I should go deliver the goods."

Previously, Uchiha Gin had entrusted the delivery task to Uchiha Madara, promising that if the task was completed successfully, the previous expenses for the building repairs and the tailed beast information would be waived.

"Ugh~ Shut up!"

What number did I just count to?

Disrupted by Madara Uchiha's voice, Tobirama Senju's eyes were filled with a murderous aura, as if he wanted to tear the guy in front of him to pieces.

"Blah blah blah!"

As night was about to fall, Uchiha Gin wandered the streets alone. Following the address left by the First Raikage, he finally found the hideout of the gangsters after several twists and turns.

However, why is it not quite the inn I imagined?

Heaven and Earth

Uchiha Gin looked at the suspiciously dimly lit shop in front of him. After confirming that the name was correct, his lifeless eyes sharpened. After glancing around, he quickly went inside.

However, a few short figures happened to pass by at the street corner and saw Uchiha Gin's actions clearly.

"Oh, this customer looks unfamiliar. Is this your first time here?"

As soon as he entered, Uchiha Gin saw the madam standing guard at the door. Although she was old, she was dressed very appropriately and still had a charming appearance. She should be a blessing for old lady lovers. This made his expectations drop instantly.

With a slightly disappointed pout, Uchiha Gin looked at the menu on the wall and realized that this was a 24-hour foot massage parlor.

Not only does it offer massage services, but it also provides food and lodging. No wonder the black laborers choose to stay here; it's a one-stop shop for food, drink, and entertainment.

"Is this your first time? Is this place legitimate?"

After scanning the service list, Uchiha Gin didn't find any special services, so he persisted in asking.

"Absolutely legitimate!"

"Tsk!"

Disappointing, so very disappointing.

"What service would you like, sir?"

"I'm looking for someone."

Forget it, if there are no special services, it's more important to get down to business.

"Whom are you looking for?"

The madam sized up Uchiha Gin's figure and clothing, and roughly guessed that he was a ninja. Was he here to set a trap for law enforcement?

"Hey~ Brother Yin, over here!"

Just as Uchiha Gin was about to describe the appearance of the black-clad men, the voice of the First Raikage came from above. He looked up and saw that they lived on the second floor.

"Oh, so you're Lord Ai's guest. I'm so sorry for the neglect."

When the madam saw that Uchiha Gin was a friend of the First Raikage, her attitude suddenly became very enthusiastic. She smiled, bent down, and led the way for him.

"Forehead"

This left Uchiha Gin completely bewildered. Could this shop be owned by the Hidden Cloud Village?

Following the madam upstairs, the First Raikage greeted him warmly, but the madam in front of Gin Uchiha became somewhat shy, showing none of her previous worldly demeanor.

"Could it be..."

Noticing that the madam's gaze was a bit off, Uchiha Gin's pupils immediately dilated. Looking at the First Raikage, whose face was somewhat pale, he couldn't help but imagine some exciting scenarios.

It turns out that the Ai brothers liked to chew tree bark.

"Hey, beautiful, I'll come see you again tonight."

After exchanging a few jokes with the madam, the First Raikage pulled the dazed Uchiha Gin along and led him into the guest room.

"Phew~ Brother Ai's taste is quite unique."

Sitting in front of the First Raikage, Gin Uchiha's expression was very complicated. After all, people's sexual preferences cannot be generalized. He didn't understand, but he respected.

"Women are like fine wine; the older they are, the better they taste."

I agree with that statement, but haven't you aged this wine in your cellar for far too long?

You don't happen to have a nickname like "Soldier Boy," do you?

Uchiha Gin wasn't without mature female lovers, but he really couldn't bring himself to sleep with someone as familiar as that madam from earlier.

"Let's not talk about that anymore, Brother Yin. I'm still waiting for you to clear up my doubts~"

Raikage A pulled the gray box that Uchiha Gin had given him from his pocket and placed it on the table, his furrowed brows filled with confusion.

Before Uchiha Gin arrived, he had been studying this thing and discovered that its material was unknown, and no matter how hard he tried, he could not damage it in the slightest.

"This is a ninja tool called the Driver."

Reaching out to pick up the gray driver, he examined its crooked lines, a strange glint flashing in Uchiha's silver eyes.

"So it's a ninja tool. I wonder what its connection is to the tailed beasts?"

As the First Raikage had predicted, this thing was indeed extraordinary. Since Uchiha Gin told him that this driver was related to the Tailed Beasts, it must have some wonderful uses.

"Do you remember the card I gave you?"

"Put down the driver," Uchiha Gin said to the First Raikage.

"It's here."

Lei Ying Ai readily took out two gleaming gold cards from his pocket and handed them over.

After receiving the card, Uchiha Gin didn't offer any explanation. He casually picked up the Two-Tails' Tailed Beast Card and inserted it directly into the slot on the side of the driver.

"Another trip. The buzzing device buzzes~"

A sharp sizzling sound rang out, and the Tailed Beast Card that Uchiha Gin had just inserted into the slot was ejected.

The driver in my hand emitted a synthesized electronic sound after ejecting the card.

"Out!"

"As expected, I can't use it~"

Uchiha Gin pushed the driver over with a sigh, his disappointment evident.

"This is?"

This series of actions left the First Raikage, who was watching from the sidelines, completely bewildered and full of questions.

"Brother Ai, this driver is my masterpiece. The wearer can borrow the power of the tailed beasts and transform into them to fight."

"The tailed beasts are coming to fight?"

"That's right, warriors who use the power of tailed beasts, I call them tailed beasts to fight!"

Uchiha Gin's expression was very serious, his eyes fixed intently on the driver on the table, as if he were looking at a rare treasure.

"Borrowing the power of a Tailed Beast, wouldn't that mean a single person could possess the destructive power of a Tailed Beast?"

The First Raikage swallowed hard, trying to moisten his dry throat, as he was surprised by the incredible power of the driver in front of him.

During the day, he had already witnessed the power of the tailed beasts; even a village's Kage could not easily suppress a tailed beast.

"Logically, that's correct, but..."

A glint flashed in Uchiha's silver eyes, then he shook his head with a sigh.

"But what?"

The First Raikage scratched his head, unable to resist urging him on.

"The conditions for using the driver are extremely strict; not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can become a Tailed Beast to fight it."

"I would like to hear the details."

Uchiha Gin first waved the golden card in his hand.

"First, you need to have a Tailed Beast Card. This is the link that allows you to use the power of the Tailed Beasts. The Tailed Beast Card and the Tailed Beasts will attract each other to fight."

"Secondly, you need to gain the Tailed Beast's recognition, or defeat it head-on."

Upon hearing this, the First Raikage frowned. It was clear from the Four-Tails' behavior during the day that the tailed beasts were extremely hostile towards humans, to the point that they couldn't even exchange a word with them. How could one expect to gain the tailed beasts' recognition?

Defeating the Tailed Beast head-on is a relatively realistic option.

What's the difference between these two methods?

"The difference is huge. Fighting a Tailed Beast that has been acknowledged by the Tailed Beast allows you to use 100% of its power. However, fighting a Tailed Beast that has been defeated and transformed will be subject to many restrictions. Every time you borrow a bit of its power, you will be subjected to a baptism of the Tailed Beast's violent chakra. Over time, there is a risk of turning evil and going berserk."

"Phew~ It's so demanding."

"One more thing, it's not without cost to transform when the tailed beasts attack you. Every battle will deplete the life force of the person who has transformed, so never transform into a fighter unless absolutely necessary."

It means that people with weak constitutions can't do it.

"Oh, this."

Looking down at the driver on the table, the First Raikage had a complex expression on his face. It seemed that after he returned, he would have to start the selection process for the Tailed Beasts to fight. He wondered if he would be able to see the Tailed Beasts of Kumogakure fight in his lifetime.

"Phew~ Thank you for the ninja tools, Brother Gin."

The combination of superb ninja skills and the powerful destructive force of the tailed beasts, allowing them to use the tailed beasts' power in battle, would surely make other ninja villages envious.

"I'm saying all this because we're buddies~"

Anyway, it's just a trial version of the driver, so we can let the Hidden Cloud Village be the guinea pigs and see what flaws this thing has.

"By the way, Brother Gin, doesn't your Konoha keep a tailed beast around to keep things under control?"

Solemnly retracting the driver, the First Raikage suddenly remembered a question and asked it aloud.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Gin immediately rolled his eyes and casually replied,

"Tailed beasts? We don't need them. The Hokage is the god of tailed beasts. Every tailed beast has to tuck its tail between its legs when it sees him. Besides, there's his cousin. His Sharingan is the bane of tailed beasts. As long as the two of them are there, the Land of Fire has nothing to fear from tailed beasts."

"That's true, that's true."

The First Raikage, with a somewhat subtle expression, nodded with a forced smile, but inwardly he had other thoughts on the matter.

"Brother Ai, now that we've finished discussing business, what about the foot bath we talked about during the day?"

After waiting for a while, seeing the First Raikage's subtle expression, Uchiha Gin assumed he was trying to renege on his promise, so he cut to the chase.

"Oh? Yes, definitely!"

Is it legitimate?

If it were legitimate, he would turn around and leave.

"Hehe, do I look like a normal person to you?"

"Hurry up!"

"Don't worry, let me ask technician number 36 if she's on duty yet."

"Excellent, excellent!"

While the First Raikage was away, Gintoki Uchiha excitedly rubbed his hands together. He had never experienced this kind of unconventional foot bath before, and he didn't know what it felt like.

"Tsk tsk tsk, hoping for someone with a slim waist and a perky butt~"

"Oh? Anything else?"

Suddenly, a voice rang in his ear, but Uchiha Gin, lost in a midsummer night's dream, was already out of his mind.

"I want Big Lai Lai! Barefoot Big Lai Lai!"

"You're pretty fancy at this game!"

The sound rang out again.

"Of course, I..."

Just as Uchiha Gin was about to answer again, he suddenly shuddered, his back soaked with cold sweat. He recognized whose voice it was.

Swallowing hard, Uchiha Gin put on a serious expression and turned around calmly.

"Go on, keep going!"

Standing behind her was Uchiha Gin's childhood friend, the yandere girl Uchiha Hikari. She had a smile on her face, showing no sign of anger, but the bulging veins on her forehead and the black aura emanating from behind her sent chills down one's spine.

"Xiao Guang, you've misunderstood. I'm here to discuss business."

With eyes radiating righteous light and an expression like that of a sage, Uchiha Gin was trying to find a way to survive.

"Oh?"

Who do you think would believe you'd discuss serious business in a foot massage parlor like this?

"It's true, I vouch for it in the name of my ancestors."

It's another one of Gin Uchiha's usual tricks; anyway, his older cousin won't mind.

"Okay, I'll trust you this once. Go home early after we're done talking."

Not noticing anything amiss, the girl slowly withdrew her murderous aura. It seemed that the title of "elder cousin" was still quite effective.

"Brother Yin! Technician number 36 is available. I've booked two sessions for you. Hurry up and change your clothes~"

Just when Uchiha Gin thought he had escaped a disaster, the First Raikage's rough voice suddenly came from outside the door, causing Uchiha Hikaru, who was about to turn around and leave, to stop in his tracks.

"No! Hikaru, let me explain!"

A red glint flashed in the girl's eyes, and the cherry-red wood-chopping knife fell silently.

"Since you're not behaving yourself, then cut it off."

"Oh no!"

in a few days

Countless unfamiliar ninjas arrived, bringing not only huge sums of money but also a boost to Konoha's economy.

It was the same familiar conference room. The Five Kage sat at the conference table, and their henchmen still stood behind them, except that the person behind Hashirama Senju had changed.

"The number is not a problem."

After counting the payments from Iwagakure and Kumogakure, Tobirama Senju, his face sallow and dark circles under his eyes, stood up and said to his brother, "I'm sick of counting money these past few days. I never want to touch money again in my life."

"Haha, thank you for your hard work, Tobirama~"

Hashirama Senju nodded, then took out the peace agreement he had drafted.

"Everyone, sign it!"

The other Kage didn't hesitate and quickly signed the peace agreement. When it was Sunagakure's turn, Retsuto paused, not signing immediately, but instead looking thoughtfully at the smiling Hashirama Senju.

"Lord Fengying, is there a problem?"

"There's no problem. Our Wind Kingdom is also a nation that yearns for peace, it's just..."

Sunagakure gained nothing from this meeting, so naturally they wouldn't be willing to sign it so easily.

"Please feel free to speak."

"Lord Hokage, you know that our Land of Wind is shrouded in yellow sand and lacks resources."

"No money coming your way!"

Hashirama Senju was still listening intently when Tobirama Senju jumped out. Although he didn't want to touch money again, no one was going to be able to squeeze a single penny out of him.

The other Kage also began to sit on the sidelines, wanting to see how Konoha would deal with this troublesome guy, Retsuto.

"No, no, no, you've misunderstood. We don't want money."

Retsuto shook his head, his gaze falling on Hashirama Senju, his eyes flickering slightly.

"What do you want?"

The other person's gaze made Hashirama Senju somewhat uncomfortable, and he immediately asked,

"I want you, Hokage."

Wow~~~

Before Lie Dou could finish speaking, a chorus of hisses suddenly erupted from the surrounding crowd, making the atmosphere somewhat eerie.

"Lord Fengying, I am a married man!"

Hashirama Senju was a little angry. He never expected that this guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes would be so greedy for his body.

"What are you talking about? I want Lord Hokage to help our Land of Wind control the sandstorms."

With a bewildered expression, Lie Dou frowned and explained.

"Controlling sandstorms?"

"Yes, I've heard that the Hokage's Wood Release is quite amazing, capable of creating a vast forest in the blink of an eye."

After exchanging information with Konoha's spies stationed in the Land of Wind several times, Retsuto and the others learned about the wonders of Hashirama Senju's Wood Release. Taking advantage of the signing of the peace treaty, they made this not-too-excessive request.

Every little bit helps; in the Land of Wind, green is far more valuable than gold.

"Hey~ Leave it to me!"

Upon hearing that it was a good deed, Hashirama Senju naturally agreed without hesitation.

"On behalf of the countless civilians of the Land of Wind who have suffered from sandstorms, I thank the Hokage for his great kindness and virtue."

I'll drain you dry and turn the entire Land of Wind green!

"Wait! My elder brother is busy with official duties and doesn't have time to help you control the sandstorms."

Tobirama Senju was a shrewd man; he could easily see through Retsuto's little scheme and immediately refused.

"Forehead, this is a good thing~"

"Shut up!"

Having long heard that Tobirama Senju was a troublesome fellow, Retsuto immediately frowned.

"It won't take up too much of your time, Hokage."

"Impossible, who knows how many forests you want Big Brother to create."

Knowing his personality, he would definitely lend a helping hand to the suffering civilians. I hope he doesn't exhaust himself to death in the desert.

"In that case, we won't sign."

For the sake of the country, Liedou once again resorted to cheating; he's really doing a great job as the Kazekage.

"Tobirama!"

Hashirama Senju was frantic; peace was within reach.

"Well then, I can only help you control the sandstorms in one city."

After weighing the options, Tobirama Senju finally relented.

"Then let's go to the capital of the Wind Kingdom!"

Of all the cities in the Land of Wind, the capital is the largest. Why not take advantage of this opportunity?

"impossible!"

Suddenly, a map of the Land of Wind appeared in his hand, and Tobirama Senju drew an X on the location of the capital city of the Land of Wind.

"Then..."

"Let's not go there, let's choose this place called Loulan!"

After carefully examining the map in his hand, Tobirama Senju pointed to a spot and spoke, then stared at the First Kazekage, whose face was grim, with his scarlet eyes wide open.

In any case, the initiative is in Konoha's hands, and they can choose whichever they want.

"Loulan?"

Liedou, who was about to refuse, suddenly noticed that Shamen, who was standing behind him, seemed a little flustered. He turned around in confusion and saw that his capable subordinate had a conflicted look on his face and his small eyes were full of pleading.

By the way, Shamen were Loulan people.

Lie Dou immediately realized why Shamen was acting so unusually; Loulan was his hometown.

"Shamen, what do you think?"

"Lord Lieto."

Shamen, filled with longing, couldn't bring himself to speak. Loulan wasn't a strategic location, and apart from the dragon vein, it had nothing outstanding. But it was his hometown, and who wouldn't want their hometown to rise?

"Okay, let's go with Loulan!"

After all, Retsudou wasn't some kind of demon. Shamon was a Kazekage candidate he favored. If he hadn't chosen to govern Loulan this time, the two might have developed a rift, which would have been detrimental to the future of Sunagakure.

"Thank you, Lord Lieto!"

"Oh?"

Now it was Tobirama Senju's turn to be dumbfounded. He had deliberately chosen an unimportant position, but he hadn't expected Retsuto to agree.

"Alright, in a few days, my elder brother will go to that place himself."

Upon hearing this, Liedou said nothing more and signed his name on the peace agreement.

From then on, the ninja world ushered in a long-awaited peace, but it was unknown how long this peace would last.

P.S.: The body doesn't lie. Although I thought I had put work behind me, my body tells me that I am actually very anxious, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten hemorrhoids, the really big kind.

However, to be fair, Ma Yinglong really does work. (End of Chapter)