Naruto: Starting from Eating the Gold Fruit

Chapter 425 Heartbroken

Ordinary people don't have that many complicated thoughts in their minds, nor do they have the time or energy to waste on complicated matters.

For them, the first thing they think about when they open their eyes each day is: what to eat today, and whether they will be able to eat it.

The first thing that comes to mind when you open your eyes is money, which is also a prerequisite for ensuring your life.

Although the ordinary people of the Land of Whirlpools are living much better lives than they were twenty or thirty years ago, it is precisely because of this that...

They are even more afraid of returning to the days when they couldn't get enough to eat or wear.

They also fear that Kirigakure might launch a surprise attack on Uzushiogakure like it did more than 30 years ago.

Therefore, the reality is that the people of Whirlpool Country value their possessions exceptionally highly.

Nagato could understand this feeling, but in his view, once the railway was built, goods from all over the Land of Whirlpools could be circulated freely!

If you set off in the north of the Land of Whirlpools, you can reach the south by evening.

After all, the Land of Whirlpools is indeed a small place.

However, Nagato forgot one thing: people are selfish.

They don't know if they'll make money from building the railway.

All they need to know is that they have it now, and they can have money right now!

And that is the crux of the contradiction.

Nagato held his head, looking at the construction plan in front of him. According to the route, although it passed through many mountains and hills, places that were not suitable for living, at least a third of the area was inhabited.

Nagato wasn't stupid; he was just momentarily confused because there was no precedent for this.

But he knew that if he gave in this time and gave the money...

After that, he couldn't run away every time; he had to pay.

And who knows, no, not just who knows, but someone will definitely see this situation and promptly move to the side of the road to demand money.

It can only be said that Nagato did have some understanding of human nature.

Unfortunately, there aren't many.

He knew all this, but didn't know how to solve it.

The optimal route has been determined, so... should we change it?

Nagato sat holding his head for a whole day, a scene that worried Nagato and Konan, who were watching from outside the other world.

Nagato in the other world knows his own situation; he has a personality that is easily prone to extremes.

"You can't go to extremes at a time like this..." Nagato sighed softly, looking at herself inside, clutching her head.

Konan looked at Nagato and asked, "Do you have a solution for this matter?"

Nagato thought for a moment and shook his head: "I've thought about it. Either we pay or we take a detour, but if we take a detour, the cost will increase, and what about the roads after that? Will we have to take a detour too?"

Sigh... This kind of thing is too troublesome. It would be so much better if it could be solved simply by fighting.

Xiao Nan was speechless, but nodded.

She was also helpless.

Looking back, there was no need for all this trouble; we could just charge straight in.

but now……

Are you really going to let Nagato lead his men in a reckless charge, and beat anyone who dares to oppose him to death?

That's impossible.

Konan and Nagato were watching from outside, mainly because they were afraid that this version of themselves in this world would go to extremes, and they would definitely have to step in to stop Nagato in that world.

Although Nagato in this world doesn't have the Rinnegan, his strength is truly formidable due to the multiple chakra natures within him and the characteristics of his Uzumaki clan.

If Nagato goes berserk, he could easily kill a whole bunch of people.

Finally, after waiting all day, by evening, Nagato, the head of the construction department of the Land of Whirlpools, put down his hand; he had made his decision.

He picked up the phone and dialed a few numbers.

Afterwards, he gave the order to change course, stating that it wasn't that he didn't want to pay, but that these people were asking for too much.

It's just a road repair; it won't affect their houses, fences, or even their yards in any way. Yet these people are asking for one million taels each, which is far too much. I can only accept 250,000 taels of compensation per person, but they absolutely refuse. Fine, then forget it. We'll take a detour. If we encounter any problems later, the compensation will still be 250,000 taels. If they don't want that, then we'll change our route!

This is the solution Nagato came up with.

Well, Nagato is definitely not a fool. To come up with this method in such a short time, especially without any precedent, is definitely a testament to his resourcefulness.

Yes, Nagato didn't send anyone to discuss things with these people at all. What he was doing was taking them by surprise and making them a prime example.

Nagato knew that if he really sent people to each household to offer 25 taels of silver in compensation, someone would eventually agree, but he didn't want to waste that time.

Since you're forcing me, I'm not going to pretend anymore. I'm going to build this railway, and nobody's allowed to stop me!

Using you people as examples now might be a bit unfair, but who told you to jump out like this?

A cold light flashed in Nagato's eyes.

He felt that his method should be able to solve the problem.

Nagato and Konan from the other world felt the same way.

Although this method was somewhat dishonorable, directly branding these people as negative examples, and because Nagato had been under their surveillance, they also knew that Nagato had not sent anyone to communicate with them at all.

Therefore, they also knew what Nagato meant by this move.

Although both of them found Nagato's methods in this world rather unusual, at least there was no risk of a fight.

Those two people can accept it.

However, things did not develop as Nagato had expected.

Because not long after he sent out the notice, someone he never expected found him...

The current Grand Elder of the Uzumaki clan, who is technically Kushina Uzumaki's cousin, came to our door and stated in extremely strong terms: stop reporting, or we will pay you one million ryo in compensation!

Nagato was shocked and didn't understand why the Grand Elder said that.

It wasn't until he noticed the Grand Elder seemed to be avoiding his gaze that Nagato suddenly realized something...

If you say no one organized this, why would so many people jump out at the same time demanding money?

Nagato had also investigated, and neither Yuya nor Mitokado Homura showed any interest in paying attention to this area. As for Kumogakure, they were the ones who won the bid, and now no one wanted to finish the railway construction and collect the final payment while also taking a share of the toll fees.

Therefore, it's impossible for anyone outside to organize any action...

Why didn't he ever think about it...?

Was it done by someone within their own organization?

Nagato felt a sudden tightness in his chest, and with a bitter smile, he looked at the red-haired old man before him. Suddenly, Nagato felt…

A wave of weariness washed over me...

(End of this chapter)