Transmigrating as the Third Hokage: Make Konoha Great Again!

After all, if the Earthly Grudge was really easy to cultivate, Kakuzu wouldn't have had the chance to snatch it back then.

Instead, it was the higher-ups of Takigakure Village who used land resentment to suppress him.

"So how do we lure him in?"

"Besides, Hiruzen, the village is short of money right now..." Shimura Danzo said thoughtfully, "Although Koharu and En have been fighting hard with the Land of Fire recently, it is said that the finances are not a problem."

"Are they reliable in this regard? I haven't looked into it specifically yet..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled:

"Spread rumors in the black market that someone wants to buy the land, offering whatever price is asked, and then pretend to offer a bounty in bounty offices around the world."

"But be careful, when you're impersonating those nobles, remember to use an arrogant and unrestrained tone, mimicking a fool who has never seen true power and is single-mindedly pursuing immortality..."

"The transaction will take place on the outskirts of the capital of the Land of Fire."

For a ninja like Kakuzu, having his Earth Grudge Fear weapon targeted is something he cannot tolerate…

If it were one of the five hidden villages, then perhaps it would be fine.

However, for a nobleman who is ignorant of his own limitations, it is not difficult to eliminate him silently.

They met on the outskirts of the capital of the Land of Fire.

This distanced him from Konoha, reducing his suspicions and increasing the credibility of his noble origins.

"You don't need to worry about money, Danzo."

"Five years from now, all you'll be worrying about is how to spend your money..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi remarked with a sigh, "For ninjas, money is both very useful and ultimately useless..."

In Hiruzen Sarutobi's view, in a world with extraordinary power, currency has a clear marginal benefit.

For lower- and mid-level ninjas, currency is no different from that of ordinary people; it is a basic necessity.

But for ninjas of Jonin rank and above, money is something they can easily obtain.

Spending money can quickly train a Chunin.

However, the difficulty and probability of producing a Jonin, or even a master who can fight against a Kage, decreases exponentially.

Although the First Hokage once sold tailed beasts for money, that was based on the special historical context at the time. If it were during the Fourth Shinobi World War, tailed beasts would be priceless treasures.

Even with a billion taels, or double that amount, it's impossible to negotiate a deal for the tailed beasts.

Because the side that wins the military victory can completely dominate everything; this is an eternal truth.

To convert money into combat power, we still need to rely on two aspects.

First, by iterating ninjutsu and ninja tools through scientific research, a large amount of money can be transformed into real combat power.

Medical scrolls are just one example.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's true ambition was to control Hashirama's cells within a reasonable and stable range of intensity, allowing all Konoha ninja to bask in the glory of this First Hokage...

It doesn't matter if you don't know Wood Release; as long as your chakra level is high enough, you can be called 'Konoha Superman'.

This is also extremely beneficial for strengthening the shared understanding in Konoha—that everyone has Hashirama cells in their bodies!

Of course, this path is very difficult, and it is obvious that a huge amount of money will be spent on trial and error.

But it's well worth it.

This is one of the reasons why Hiruzen Sarutobi insisted on reviving Tobirama Senju.

Integrating the Uchiha clan and supplementing their combat power are only one aspect; his research capabilities are what Konoha needs most.

Secondly, it is to establish a security system that is different from that of the major hidden villages.

With a relatively secure system in place, the vast majority of ninjas are able to proactively explore and break through limitations.

Otherwise, one will fall into a survival-oriented conservative state and be unable to unleash one's deep talents.

Secondly, the pioneering support system, like a 'light,' will attract countless confused moths...

This applies not only to lower-ranking ninjas.

This also applies to some talented and strong individuals.

They are not short of money.

However, what is 'paid by the employer' and what is 'earned by the individual' are different!

The sense of belonging and emotional value it provides are priceless.

It can inject warm light into their empty spirits.

"Is it really so? Hiruzen..."

Danzo Shimura frowned: "I really don't know what you're up to, why are you being so mysterious?"

"Who should we send to meet with Kakudo then?"

"At least two experts at Orochimaru's level, plus Sakumo Hatake would be best..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head:

"It's not mysterious. I told you about Danzo. I'll take you there to show your face."

"I'll take you to the capital of the Land of Fire to get the money, and while we're at it, we'll also visit that Kakuzu."

"What's there to worry about when the two of us brothers go into battle together... Is there any combination in the entire Hidden Leaf Village stronger than the two of us?"

Danzo Shimura was taken aback: "That makes sense!"

The Hokage, along with his assistant, entertained a rogue ninja from Takigakure...

That's an incredible blessing!

#

A month later.

Uchiha clan.

Fugaku Uchiha stared at Itachi, who was crying loudly in the stroller, looking completely lost in thought.

I wasn't ready to be a dad, and before I knew it, my eldest son was born...

It's all that old man Deng's fault!

If he hadn't told me to be patient, leaving him with nothing to do all day, things wouldn't have turned out this way...

"Is my single life really over?"

"Since it has already happened, we can only accept it!"

Fugaku Uchiha sighed inwardly, "I will be a good father! Yes, I definitely will..."

At this time.

Uchiha Isshin strode in, beaming: "Fugaku, I heard you had a son!"

"Yes, that's how it has to be. Only with a thriving population can the Uchiha clan have a future..."

"Have you chosen a name yet?"

Fugaku Uchiha quickly composed himself, after all, he had just mentally criticized him.

“I’ll name him Itachi… I hope he can be quick-witted and clever, and detect dangers and opportunities for our clan.”

"Great name, great!"

Uchiha Isshin put down the milk powder and gifts in his hands and praised, "I think he might be the next clan leader or young clan leader!"

Fugaku Uchiha's lips twitched slightly.

Recently, it seems that Old Deng has been driven almost mad by the Third Hokage, who has been recruiting marginalized Uchiha into the patrol force, causing quite a stir in the clan territory for some time.

It took considerable effort for Isshin to reunite the Uchiha clan's consensus, characterizing it as a sugar-coated bullet from Konoha...

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself..." Fugaku advised Isshin.

He always felt that if the clan chief continued to suppress his emotions like this, he would probably have a mental breakdown.

While it's possible that a particular bloodline could awaken the legendary Mangekyou Sharingan...

But the probability of dying from grief and indignation seems to be higher.

"Pressure? I don't have any pressure at all..."

Uchiha Isshin sneered, "Fugaku, Hiruzen Sarutobi's sugar-coated bullets won't last... Konoha's going to run out of money!"

"I won't feel pressured; pressure shortens lifespan."

"I will wait for the future of the Uchiha clan's revival to arrive, and I will live well..."

Fugaku Uchiha nodded in agreement.

However, he felt that the old clan chief's mental state was becoming somewhat unstable...

And at this moment.

At a time when the Uchiha clan was convinced that Konoha was going to run out of money.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, traveling light and carrying the final product of the 'Holy Land Pill', arrived at the capital of the Land of Fire.

064 On a dark and windy night, a great name suddenly appeared before him.

The Land of Fire, the capital city, midnight.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire sat upright on a wide, upholstered bench, reviewing the documents submitted by various regions.

After a long while, he rubbed his lower back and sighed.

Frustration, irritability, and helplessness...

As a daimyo, he should have had immense power, but in reality, he could do very little.

The current territory of the Land of Fire was rapidly expanded after the Kingdom of the Village era.

After the ninjas who were originally scattered in various regions of the Land of Fire joined Konoha Village.

After losing their original ninja allies, most of the local lords joined the Land of Fire in search of stronger military protection.