This Uchiha is too popular

Danzo Shimura carefully observed his surroundings.

In his view, everything looked quite ordinary, not at all like what a wealthy businessman should look like.

At first glance, it looks no different from the dwelling of an ordinary civilian.

This was completely unexpected by Danzo Shimura.

There aren't even any guards here.

As a famous wealthy merchant in the Land of Fire, aren't you afraid of being robbed?

As Shimura Danzo gazed at the night before him, this thought couldn't help but flash through his mind.

"If it were in other places, then necessary security would still be required."

Night chuckled and said, "But since we're in Konoha, these things naturally don't matter."

"I believe in Konoha's strength, and I also believe that the Hokage will protect me, his partner, thoroughly."

That's the truth.

Konoha now values ​​his safety even more than Yoru himself.

After all, in this day and age, he is a very wealthy man who can bring huge profits to Konoha every year.

If he's gone, who will earn so much money for Konoha every year?

We can't rely on Shimura Danzo, can we?

"Mr. Ye is right."

Danzo Shimura nodded: "You are a distinguished guest of Konoha. During your stay in Konoha, we in Konoha will naturally protect your safety."

"Furthermore, I have an important goal I wish to achieve in this special visit to Mr. Ye."

"Konoha wants to increase its revenue share?"

Looking at Shimura Danzo in front of him, Yoru immediately revealed their purpose.

He had anticipated this day from the very day he reached an agreement with Konoha, so he made the necessary preparations well in advance.

"good."

Danzo Shimura spoke up: "For Konoha, a 30% share is far too small. I think this cooperation model needs some improvement."

"Of the total profit, Konoha takes 30%, the Daimyo takes 30%, and I'm left with only 40%."

Ye said, "Although a 40% profit margin seems like more, I still have to bear the costs of the company's expansion and operation, as well as the specific management, all of which cost money."

"I know you're in a difficult position, so how about this?"

Shimura Danzo said calmly, "Sir, your share can remain the same. The extra portion can come from the daimyo."

Is this the time to target the daimyo?

The night was somewhat unexpected.

Having been in this world for so long, he already knew that a great name was just a title, and its actual use was not that great.

However, people like Shimura Danzo, who were willing to directly attack the daimyo without hesitation, were still a minority.

However, he didn't have any objections to it.

After all, as the two largest forces in the Land of Fire, it would be beneficial for him if Konoha and the Daimyo were at odds.

If these two forces are of one mind and in cahoots, then there will be absolutely no room for him to exert his influence.

Just like this is perfect.

Frankly speaking, considering the strength of Konoha, it's a bit much for the Daimyo to get a 30% share just by having his name mentioned, without doing anything.

When Yoru initially set this quota for the Daimyo, it was with the intention of having Konoha target and attack them.

As long as Konoha is not satisfied with the current distribution model, it will eventually try to take a piece of the pie from the Daimyo, and eventually, conflicts will arise between the two.

Only when the two are in conflict can the night's position be more secure.

As for the damage to the interests of the daimyo, will it lead the daimyo to support other people and fight in the arena at night?

Night never worries about this.

In the Land of Fire, the one whose word truly carries weight is never the Daimyo, but Konoha.

Without the support of Konoha, it would be useless for the Daimyo to support others.

"I have no objection."

Regarding Danzo's meaning, Yoru remained noncommittal: "However, the specific plan will require Konoha to personally consult with His Majesty the Daimyo."

"As Lord Danzo knows, I am just a businessman. Honest business dealings are my duty."

"As for other matters, I don't want to get involved for the time being."

"Is that so?"

Danzo nodded, indicating his understanding: "I understand."

"I will personally send someone to negotiate with the daimyo."

"Also, this is for you to accept, Lord Danzo."

Suddenly, Yoru pulled out a bill and handed it to Shimura Danzo.

Danzo Shimura took the bill, his expression changing slightly: "What do you mean by this?"

"This is half of the Nightlight Group's profits this year. I prepared it long ago, so please accept it, Lord Danzo."

"Half a percent profit?"

Shimura Danzo stared at the night before him, his face icy cold: "Are you trying to bribe me?"

"This isn't bribery, it's just a small sponsorship, like the endorsement fee we paid to the Third Generation before."

Night's expression was respectful: "In the Land of Fire, I hope to receive Lord Danzo's protection."

"Why not go find Hiruzen for this?"

Danzo Shimura said calmly, "He is the true Hokage."

"The light of the Hokage will naturally shine in all directions."

Night's expression was respectful: "But no matter how powerful the light, there will always be dark corners it cannot reach."

"And in those dark areas where the light doesn't reach, we need the Root agents who are hiding under the Leaf Village."

"This half-percent of the profit is my private sponsorship of Danzo and Root, and absolutely no one else will know about it."

Private sponsorship?

Danzo Shimura's heart stirred.

Although the Roots are currently an organization completely under his command and entirely controlled by him, both funding and resources require approval and review from the village.

In this respect, he is still subject to the Hokage and cannot be completely independent.

Theoretically speaking, with just one order from the Hokage, he, as the leader of Root, would immediately lose his power.

Just as Tsunade later succeeded to the position, she immediately stripped him of his position as the leader of Root and imprisoned him.

But with Night's sponsorship, everything seems different.

With this extra money, he could quietly develop his own power without the Hokage's knowledge.

"What exactly do you want to do?"

Shimura Danzo stared at the other person and spoke in a deep voice, as if he were scrutinizing him.

"I just want to do business properly in the Land of Fire..."

Night's expression remained unchanged; he simply smiled and said, "It's just business. Sometimes you inevitably run into some tactless individuals, and you need to issue some less-than-honorable tasks."

"There are some missions that the Hokage would absolutely never accept, but I think that with Danzo's magnanimity, there shouldn't be any problem."

"Of course, as my business grows, Lord Danzo will certainly reap the rewards as well."

"This is a mutually beneficial collaboration."

"I see."

Danzo Shimura pondered the pros and cons.