People in Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began with Demon Slayer

"Now that the village needs to develop, isn't mining a good thing?"

"It's a good thing, but... never mind, let them say it themselves," Itachi replied wearily.

Although Yosuke is never in the village, everyone knows that Yosuke exists.

This was also the first time they had seen Yosuke.

The number one manager, Daijin, said, "Lord Yosuke, the fact that our village has discovered a mine has already been discovered by other surrounding villages. I'm worried that those villages will covet our mine. I think it would be safer to find a ninja village to commission a mission to assist and protect our village in mining."

Second Manager Hiroshi Mitsui immediately retorted, "What if those ninja villages also want a share? If you ask me, with Lord Yosuke, Village Chief Itachi and his clan, as well as Lord Deidara and Lord Gyu, we don't need to entrust other ninja villages at all! We should mine directly ourselves!"

The third manager, Jing Dahe, immediately expressed his opinion: "In my opinion, this mine should not be opened at all! Our village is already developing steadily through trade, and there is no need to open a mine. Developing too quickly will actually be detrimental to the village!"

The three managers started arguing again, their faces flushed.

Itachi said helplessly, "Master, that's how it is. What all three of them said makes sense. What do you think?"

Yosuke was somewhat embarrassed: "I think that makes sense too."

Yosuke has absolutely no experience in management, otherwise the organization would still be in this state, so he can't give Itachi any good advice at all.

"Itachi, are you more inclined to mine or not?"

Itachi took out a fist-sized piece of ore and said, "I prefer to mine the mine. The ore discovered in this mine is not an ordinary ore. This ore has an excellent effect on conducting chakra, and it is very likely that it is an ore from which chakra metal can be extracted."

Yosuke had also heard of chakra metals. Asuma's chakra blade was forged with some chakra metals, and the ninjutsu Asuma released using the chakra blade would have a certain enhancement.

Therefore, chakra metal is a very rare thing in the ninja world.

Itachi continued, "I have received invitations from many surrounding ninja villages. After hearing the news, they all wanted to join our village's mining operation, but they all wanted to directly take over the mining operations, so I have rejected them all."

Yosuke looked at the three managers inside, whose faces were still flushed, and asked Itachi in confusion, "Since you've already made your decision, what are those three still arguing about?"

Itachi said somewhat awkwardly, "I did, but they kept arguing and didn't hear what I was saying at all."

...

Yosuke patted Itachi on the shoulder: "You've worked hard, but it's good to have people like them who care about the development of the village."

Itachi nodded and said, "That's right. The village's development is largely thanks to them. But the problem now is that after I rejected those villages, I've received threatening letters from some ninja villages one after another, trying to force me to interfere with the mining. After all, chakra metal is too precious, and everyone wants a piece of the pie."

"There have even been ninjas infiltrating our village to gather intelligence. Almost everyone in the village is an ordinary person without chakra. I'm worried that if a conflict breaks out, it could cause unnecessary casualties among the villagers."

Although Kagerou Village has grown to a population of several hundred, the village only has a handful of ninjas besides Yosuke's ^ organization members. If a conflict were to break out with another ninja village, it would indeed be impossible to take care of everyone.

After thinking for a moment, Yosuke asked, "Itachi, do you plan to sell the mined ore directly to the public?"

"Well, our village doesn't have the ability to refine chakra metal from ore, and we're not a ninja village, so we have very few ninjas and don't have a great need for chakra metal. So I plan to sell some of it to others to develop the village's economy."

"Since it's for trade, Itachi, have you considered forming a trade alliance with a major ninja village?"

The quick-witted Itachi immediately understood Yosuke's meaning: "Master, are you referring to Iwagakure, the village in our neighboring country?"

“That’s right. With Deidara’s connection, and it’s a mutually beneficial deal, the Tsuchikage of Iwagakure shouldn’t refuse. With the deterrent power of Iwagakure, one of the five great ninja villages, those smaller ninja villages in the Land of Mountains won’t risk antagonizing Iwagakure by interfering with the mine’s development.”

Because Kagerou Village is not a ninja village, Itachi did not initially think of forming an alliance with Iwagakure Village in the neighboring country, but now that he thinks about it, it is indeed feasible.

"Then I'll go there myself. Master, please explain to them for me."

After saying that, Itachi wanted to set off for the Land of Earth immediately.

Yosuke and Itachi had been talking for so long, while the three administrators of Kagerou Village were still arguing inside.

Yosuke saw through Itachi's little scheme, and with lightning speed, grabbed Itachi's shoulder and snatched the ore from Itachi's hand.

"It's been a while, Itachi, you've gone astray! You dare to trick your master like this? If you want an explanation, go explain it to them. I'll help you in the Land of Earth!"

Yosuke pinned Itachi to the spot and vanished instantly.

"You've been found out..."

All three of them were working for the development of Yangyan Village, so they couldn't be hit or scolded. Itachi rubbed his temples with a headache and reluctantly went back in to endure the torment.

Yosuke, carrying the ore from Itachi, embarked on a journey alone to the Land of Earth for negotiations.

Large ninja villages like these require a pass to enter.

However, Yosuke didn't have a pass, so he used a demon crow to carry Yosuke's mask into Iwagakure near the village.

Soon a man and a woman appeared where Yang Jie was.

Wearing a red ninja hat, with a large nose and a long beard, he is the son of the Tsuchikage Onoki, named Kotsuchi.

The other one is Heitu, who had met Yangjie and the others once before, and is also a daughter of the yellow earth.

The yellow earth and black earth scrutinized Yang Jie's appearance.

"Kurotsuchi, is he the samurai who fought the old man last time?"

Kurotsuchi couldn't recognize him at first: "The build and clothing are very similar, and this mask is the same one worn by the samurai who fought my grandfather last time."

Yosuke drew his katana, the blade wreathed in flowing blood.

Heitu said with great certainty:

"It's him, that samurai from last time could manipulate blood."

Chapter 272 Close Cooperation

Huang Tu stepped forward and asked, "So you're the samurai who took away that brat Deidara. What brings you to Iwagakure?"

Yosuke sheathed his sword and replied, "I am here on behalf of Kagero Village to discuss trade cooperation between our two villages with the Tsuchikage."

"The Village of Blazing Sunlight? That village that has already been destroyed?"

“The Village of Blazing Sunshine has been rebuilt and is now managed by my disciples.”

Huang Tu's eyes widened, his voice filled with anger: "What?! Didn't Deidara join your organization? Did that brat betray Iwagakure and join Kagerou Village?!"

Yosuke explained, "Don't worry, Deidara is still a ninja from Iwagakure. My disciple's village is not a ninja village either, and Deidara has not joined Kagerou Village."

Huang Tu breathed a sigh of relief: "So that's how it is. I knew it. How could that brat Deidara betray Iwagakure? Since we're discussing cooperation, I'll take you to see the Tsuchikage."

Yosuke followed Huang Tu into Iwagakure Village.

Kurotsuchi whispered to Yosuke, "Didn't Deidara come this time?"

"Deidara didn't come this time. If you miss him, I'll ask him to come with you next time you come, or you can go to Kagerou Village to see him. It's not far anyway."

Yosuke followed Huang Tu to the Earth Shadow Building.

Inside the Tsuchikage's office.

"What?! Did that brat Deidara betray Iwagakure and join Kagerou Village?!"

Yosuke couldn't help but remark that Onoki and Yoto were truly father and son, with almost identical questions.

Yosuke could only offer another explanation.

"I knew it! How could that brat Deidara betray Iwagakure?"

Yang Jie...

With Deidara's problem resolved, Yosuke is now formally discussing a collaboration with Onoki.

Yosuke handed the ore to Onoki, who picked it up and examined it carefully.

"This is... a raw ore containing chakra metal?!"

“That’s right. Our village of Yangyan has discovered a mine full of this kind of ore. My purpose in coming here is to form a trade alliance with Iwagakure.”

"Are you planning to sell raw ore or refined chakra metal?"

"We intend to sell the raw ore."

Onoki tapped his index finger repeatedly on the table: "It's hard to price the raw ore. Although chakra metal is precious, refining it from raw ore is time-consuming and laborious. The current market price for one gram of chakra metal is 50 ryo. So how much do you plan to sell this raw ore for?"

Yosuke thought to himself, "Oh no!" He was thinking that he couldn't fall for Itachi's tricks, but he forgot that he didn't know the price at all. He had no idea how to set a price.

Yang Jie tentatively asked, "45 taels per gram of raw ore?"

Onoki's eyes widened like saucers: "Are you kidding me? Chakra metal is worth 50 ryo per gram, and you want to sell me the raw ore for 45 ryo per gram? Even a shady merchant wouldn't dare to ask for such a price!"

Seeing Yosuke looking troubled and thoughtful, Onoki asked in bewilderment, "You didn't come here to negotiate without even knowing the market price, did you?"

Yosuke: ...

"How about this, our Iwagakure Village can trade with your Kagerou Village. I will send someone to Kagerou Village to discuss the specific prices with you."

Yosuke breathed a sigh of relief: "That would be perfect."

"We will trade with you for chakra metal ore at a fairly reasonable price. We, the Hidden Stone Village, have shown you our sincerity. I would also like to discuss other matters with you."

"what?"

Onoki's eyes flashed with a sharp light: "Regarding your organization, Kirigakure was destroyed, and five members of your organization are wanted by Kirigakure. One of these five is a ninja who uses the Sharingan."

I'd like to ask, were those Uchiha clan members who left Konoha back then protected by your organization, or are they now members of the Kagero Village?

Yang Jie didn't answer, but instead asked, "Does this have anything to do with our trade this time?"

Onoki said tactfully, "It's alright, but we're already allied, aren't we? Shouldn't allies be honest with each other? Besides, we also have Deidara's connection to us. You could say our alliance is the strongest."

"What if I don't want to say? Then this trade will be suspended, right?"

"Of course not, these are two different things, and I can tell the difference. Besides, your organization was able to destroy Kirigakure with just five people, so I wouldn't make enemies of Iwagakure for no reason. This is just my personal curiosity."

After thinking for a moment, Yosuke decided to answer Onoki. After all, they would still need to cooperate with Iwagakure later. When Iwagakure came to assist in mining, they would definitely discover the Uchiha clan living in the village. Onoki would find out sooner or later.

"The Uchiha clan is indeed under the protection of our organization, and the Village of Blazing Sun was also founded by my disciple, Uchiha Itachi."

Onoki was taken aback: "I knew it! Thank you for your honesty. I believe that our Iwagakure and Kagerou will be the strongest allies!"

After the negotiations concluded, Yosuke did not linger in Iwagakure and set off back to the Land of Mountains.

Huang Tu was found in the office by Onoki.

"Huang Tu, this time you will lead the team to Yangyan Village to discuss trade."

Huang Tu scratched his head in confusion: "But I know nothing about trade."

“There will be a special negotiator to discuss the price with them. Your trip to Kagero Village represents the attitude of Iwagakure. You are the son of the Tsuchikage and the future successor to the Tsuchikage. Your personal leadership of the team to Kagero Village demonstrates the importance we attach to it!”

This time, it's not just a simple ore trade with Kagero Village; Iwagakure Village will be working closely with Kagero Village in all aspects.

Huang Tu completely failed to understand Onoki's actions: "Kagerou Village is just a small village, not even a ninja village, does it need to make such a big fuss?"