Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

From the procurement of raw materials to the construction and operation of the factory, and the expansion of product sales channels, every step has been carefully planned and arranged.

After precise calculations, the shares held by each party were determined one by one, and a seemingly fair but actually treacherous distribution of benefits began.

Domestic businessmen have historically shown little interest in engaging in agricultural activities abroad.

In their view, foreign lands are full of unknown risks and uncertainties. Language barriers, cultural differences, and different policies and regulations can all become stumbling blocks to their development.

However, if the foreign country has a vast and underdeveloped market, then that's a different story.

For businessmen, profit is their goal. They are willing to accept any troublesome process as long as they can earn more profit.

In their eyes, Konoha's land resources did not seem to be abundant.

Konoha, the prosperous land of the ninja world, has a large population and a high degree of land development, leaving very limited room for business development.

However, the actual situation is not like that.

Konoha used memory sealing techniques to allow some merchants belonging to Konoha factions to conceal their identities and secretly travel to the Land of Rice Fields to purchase land.

These merchants operated in the Land of Rice Fields as ordinary businessmen, secretly accumulating land resources for Konoha.

Merchants from the other four major countries did the same. They saw the potential of the Tian Kingdom market and followed suit, purchasing land in the Tian Kingdom to seek benefits for their respective countries.

Given the current situation in the Land of Fields, the five great nations will never allow any single power to dominate the land.

They were well aware that once one faction gained a foothold and grew stronger in the Land of Fields, it could disrupt the existing balance and threaten their own interests.

Meanwhile, the ninjas, a group possessing immense strength and unique skills, intend to bypass the supervision of the Five Great Nations through some means and block those ninjas disguised as merchants.

These ninjas usually keep a low profile and don't show off. They integrate into the society of the Land of Fields as ordinary merchants and secretly develop their own power.

They seem insignificant compared to the five dominant powers.

But once they unite and take action, the five great nations will realize who is the true ruler of the Land of Field.

Hiruko established a Konoha grain company specifically to try and gain a share of the grain market in the Land of Rice Fields.

To prevent the five great powers from suppressing him with extreme measures as they did with the Kongin, Hiruko constructed a large-scale and intricate business structure.

This structure contains countless companies of all sizes, which are interconnected and interdependent, forming a vast business network.

The major shareholders of each company are from Konoha, with layers of interconnected and nested shareholdings, making it difficult to see the true situation.

If this model ultimately succeeds, Konoha will only need to hold 10% of the shares to gain control of the entire company.

This would allow them to control the entire grain market of the Land of Fields, and even have a profound impact on the economy of the entire Land of Fields.

Similar to how Samsung Group controls South Korea.

After reviewing Hiruko's proposal, the nobles of the Land of Fire couldn't help but admire the outstanding talent and strong confidence Hiruko displayed.

They saw the enormous benefits behind this proposal and realized that Birukho's plan was highly feasible.

However, they felt that the system was too cumbersome and troublesome to operate.

They are used to traditional business operation models and find this complex equity structure and business layout a headache, and don't even want to bother trying it.

However, Hiruko insisted on his own plan and refused to compromise.

He was very clear about the advantages and potential of his plan, and he understood that only by persisting could he bring the greatest benefit to Konoha.

This led to a stalemate in the negotiations, with both sides sticking to their own arguments and refusing to compromise.

However, considering the enormous profits involved, the nobles ultimately refrained from doing so.

They understand that in this competitive world, only by seizing opportunities can they continue to grow and thrive.

For them, the most important thing right now is not the land of fields, but acquiring enough resources.

With the expansion of the industrial system in the Land of Fire, the original resource reserves have become severely depleted.

The factory's production requires a large amount of raw materials, and the city's operation requires sufficient energy, but the existing resource reserves are no longer able to meet these needs.

They couldn't even wait for the future; they urgently needed to borrow the floating fortress developed by Biluhu.

The floating fortress, a mode of transportation, boasts a massive cargo capacity and high flight speed, enabling it to transport resources from afar back to the Land of Fire in a short period of time.

Hiruko readily agreed, as he was well aware of the needs of the nobles of the Land of Fire and understood that this would play a crucial role in advancing his plans.

After seeing off the delighted merchant representatives, Hiruko then discussed with the Daimyo and village representatives of the Land of Fire, intending to have them follow Konoha's example.

In his view, Konoha's approach was meticulously planned and validated, and was highly efficient and feasible.

However, he really couldn't understand why they had to involve these ninjas in diplomatic affairs that they weren't good at.

Diplomatic affairs require keen political insight, superb negotiation skills, and extensive networks of contacts, which are not the strengths of ninjas from various countries.

But Hiruko also understood that in this complex situation, only through cooperation among all parties could they achieve their common goals.

So he could only patiently explain his ideas to them and try to persuade them to accept his proposal.

Due to the deep-rooted influence of traditional ideas, the representatives sent by various countries today are all powerful and respected figures from their respective villages.

They were either highly skilled ninjas or brilliant strategists, each holding a pivotal position in their respective villages.

Hiruko knew very well that if he wanted to promote change in this complex situation, he had to gradually change the mindset of these representatives and move closer to the reformist faction little by little.

After all, researching new things on your own not only presents numerous technical difficulties, but also requires dealing with obstruction from various conservative forces.

Learning from existing successful models is relatively simple and can reduce many unnecessary troubles.

The Land of Wind is a land shrouded in yellow sand, with extremely harsh natural conditions.

The wind howled, sandstorms raged, water was scarce, and the land was barren.

As a result, the development of Sunagakure Village has been limited, and it is extremely difficult to promote its development.

Even so, we should still help if we can.

After all, in the ever-changing world of ninjas, having an ally is always better than having an enemy.

Two against two is always easier than one against two, and the situation may evolve into one against three in the future, at which point being isolated and helpless would be dangerous.

However, aid should not be given too easily. If it is too easy to obtain, they will not cherish it, nor will they truly realize the importance of cooperation.

But Hiruko had already promised Yekura and his apprentice Maki, and he had to keep his promise; that was his principle. After all, Yekura had almost ruined his throat with Maki's help.

I burst while swallowing.

After seeing off the group of diplomats, Birukhu hurriedly went to another place.

The secret room he was going to had some guests with special identities who should not be exposed to the public.

Before long, he arrived at a tea room that was heavily wrapped up, filled with a faint aroma of tea.

Inside, several elderly people were enjoying tea under the guidance of an elder from Konoha. They appeared relaxed yet exuded an air of authority.

These elderly men in front of me are mostly important ministers under the daimyo of the Land of Fire. They hold military power and are highly influential, possessing both prestige and real wealth.

Having navigated the political landscape of the Land of Fire for many years, they are well-versed in political maneuvering and are indispensable figures in the Land of Fire.

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Chapter 158 Tentacles!

It must be said that the series of policies implemented by the Daimyo of the Land of Fire have indeed directly benefited the national treasury.

Tax revenue increased, commerce prospered, and the country's strength gradually improved.

However, these important figures did not look too pleased.

Their income did increase, but their expenses also rose sharply.

In order to implement reforms, the government added many new projects and expenditures, and much of these expenditures ended up falling on their shoulders.

As they approached the end of their political careers, they were naturally extremely dissatisfied, feeling that their interests had been harmed.

However, considering the bigger picture, they couldn't very well contradict the daimyo, especially since the daimyo's order was reasonable and well-received by the people.

Therefore, this is the perfect time to invite them to become special advisors to Konoha.

Realizing this, Hiruko meticulously planned and arranged this meeting.

“This choice is beneficial to both of us,” Hiruko said, a hint of sincerity in his eyes.

Konoha also needs these high-ranking and powerful people as practical assistance. They have great influence and face, and ordinary people cannot ask them for help.

With their support, Konoha's position in the Land of Fire will be more secure, and many things will be able to proceed more smoothly.

However, after the last assassination attempt, the Hokage had a high opinion of Hiruko. After his usual nagging, he hoped that Hiruko could officially enter the political arena of the Land of Fire and make achievements as quickly as possible.

Beiluhu is still young and inexperienced, yet he has to shoulder such a heavy responsibility; it is truly not easy for him.

"As our seniors, we should do our best to help," the group said with smiles. Their words contained encouragement for Hiruko, as well as a hint of madness; they had long planned to defect to Konoha.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, we got down to business.

The negotiation process was extremely troublesome, especially when dealing with a group of people who each had their own agendas and were never satisfied.

These old men have been navigating the political arena for many years; they are all cunning old foxes, each seeking to maximize their own interests.

They kept making demands and conditions, giving Biljuk a headache.

However, Hiruko, with her outstanding abilities, skillfully dealt with each problem and successfully negotiated a huge number of contracts.

In terms of the market, all parties cooperated fairly well, and each gained something.

After all, everyone can see their own interests in this cooperation, and they all understand that only through mutual cooperation can a win-win situation be achieved.

In this way, the five major powers joined forces.

In the eyes of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, they were nothing more than a bunch of opportunists trying to take a bite out of the Land of Rice, which was not considered anything too outrageous.

After all, in the ninja world, a dog-eat-dog world, the struggle for interests is a perfectly normal thing.

In reality, Hiruko and other Konoha ninjas had already taken direct economic control of the Land of Rice Fields through extremely complex methods.

By establishing various commercial companies, controlling key industries, and manipulating market prices, they have firmly grasped the economic lifeline of Tianzhiguo.

However, this method of control is too complicated, involving many complex equity structures and business layouts. If military-level intervention is involved, it will be very troublesome.

After all, military intervention can easily trigger international conflicts and arouse the vigilance and opposition of other countries.

After dealing with these troubles, Hiruko made a copy of the large number of contracts and then sent it back to Konoha.

Konoha doesn't have many people who can be sent out on missions. After careful consideration, Orochimaru is the most suitable candidate.