This Water Shadow is very strong, but overly cautious.

In the current Iron Country, Kirigakure only wants one benefit, which is the qualification to purchase weapons and expand its armaments.

So in Mifune's opinion, Mizunoe Ryosuke's previous purpose was to preserve Kirigakure's qualification to purchase weapons this time.

And now, Mizunoe Ryosuke said that Kirigakure could give up the opportunity to purchase weapons this time and was willing to give the Iron Country this reason to "convince the people."

Isn't this a contradiction?

So at this moment, Mifune was completely confused and didn't understand what Mizunoe Ryosuke was up to.

Mizunoe Ryosuke's actions completely confused Mifune.

"This is not a joke."

“One of what I call a ‘win-win-win’.”

"If the Iron Nation wins, it will earn sufficient profit in the auction."

"The second is that Kirigakure will give up its qualification to participate in the auction, thereby maintaining the reputation of the Iron Country as a 'neutral nation'."

"In this way, the Iron Country will benefit both in terms of interests and politics."

Mizunoe Ryosuke stared at Mifune in front of him, and every word he said made Mifune think he was dreaming.

Then, without pausing, Ryosuke laid out all his plans for the auction.

It includes how to drive up prices, how much the price increase should be, how it should end, etc.

His words not only confused Mifune, but even Tsunade in Ryosuke's arms thought Ryosuke was crazy.

Because according to what Mizunoe Ryosuke said, this wave was completely about Kirigakure and Konoha sacrificing themselves to complete the Iron Kingdom.

Chapter 225: Split the People's Money 50-50

After all, in the story told by Mizunoe Ryosuke.

In order to drive up prices, Konoha will have to bear a huge premium.

Kirigakure not only lost the right to participate in the auction, but also had to bear a huge premium.

The small countries were cheated even more miserably, and had to bear a premium that was even higher than Konoha and Kirigakure.

The ultimate beneficiary of all this became the Iron Nation.

"Ryosuke, this..."

Tsunade raised her head from Ryosuke's chest and looked at Ryosuke's handsome face, her green eyes full of confusion.

This is not a doubt about Mizunoe Ryosuke, but Tsunade just can't understand what benefits this will bring to Ryosuke.

"Don't worry, listen to me slowly."

Ryosuke stroked Tsunade's soft golden hair and spoke softly.

"Admiral Mifune, on the Iron Nation's way to 'win.'"

"Are you satisfied?"

Mizunoe Ryosuke said with a chuckle, and his unfathomable expression made Mifune's heart full of vigilance. If everything was really as Mizunoe Ryosuke said, then Mifune would be more than satisfied.

However, there must be something wrong when things are abnormal. Mifune couldn't believe that Mizunoe Ryosuke would really do this.

In this case, where exactly are Kirigakure's interests? How can we even talk about a so-called "win-win-win" outcome?

How could a dignified Mizukage sacrifice his own interests for the Iron Country?

In that case, what exactly are the other party’s interests?

"If it is really as Lord Mizukage said."

"Of course I am very satisfied, but..."

Mifune's originally calm expression was no longer there. He looked as if he wanted to say something but was hesitant. It seemed as if he wanted to ask something but didn't know how to ask.

"That's good."

Not caring about Mifune's entanglement and confusion, Mizunoe Ryosuke still had a leisurely and unfathomable smile on his face.

"Then, let me talk about this transaction."

"How should Konoha in the Land of Fire "win"?"

Ryosuke looked at the well-behaved and lovely golden princess in his arms, and a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes.

"Tsunade, what is the approximate amount of weapons Konoha will need this time?"

Ryosuke asked Tsunade softly, while his fingertips played with the ends of Tsunade's soft and shiny hair.

"We'll need about 30 percent of the total weapons from the Iron Nation."

Tsunade pondered for a moment and then gave a number.

"Before I came here, the price that Konoha's Hokage advisor offered me was at most 50 percent of the premium."

Without hesitation, Tsunade directly revealed Konoha's secrets to Ryosuke.

When purchasing weapons at this critical juncture, Konoha naturally knew that the price of weapons would increase to a certain extent, so it also made a budget in advance.

A 50 percent premium is already a pretty high price.

Even during the First Shinobi World War, the peak price of ninja weapons was only this high.

"Ok?"

"Then why are you offering a 50 percent share?"

Hearing this, Ryosuke asked with some confusion.

According to Tsunade, she only needs 30% of the share, so why does she require 50%?

"I"

"I'm worried about you, so..."

Tsunade stammered, her fair cheeks turning a little red.

"Silly girl."

Seeing this, a hint of tenderness flashed in Mizunoe Ryosuke's eyes. How could he not know what Tsunade was thinking? This girl was ready to cover for him.

Another wave of dog food was forced upon him, causing Mifune's face to darken.

That’s too much!

"Mister Mizukage, please continue."

As if to interrupt the two people's dog food scene, Mifune couldn't wait to ask.

"Okay, as for how to "win" between the Land of Fire and Konoha, it's actually very simple."

Hearing this, Mizunoe Ryosuke just smiled lightly and continued.

"The ninja world is currently in turmoil, so a rise in weapon prices is inevitable."

"Even without my plan, Konoha would definitely have to pay a considerable premium if it eventually wanted to purchase these weapons."

"And if everything goes as I planned, the small nations will pay a very high price to purchase the weapons of the Iron Nation."

"The huge profits contributed by the small countries alone are enough for the Iron Country, I think."

Mizunoe Ryosuke's gaze shifted to Mifune. Although his eyes were direct, they contained deep meaning.

Seeing this, Mifune naturally understood the implication of Mizunoe Ryosuke's words, and also understood the deep meaning in his eyes.

If someone is acting as a scapegoat for you, you can't just let them do it for free, right?

"nature."

"If everything goes well, the Iron Nation is willing to sell its weapons to the Fire Nation at the original price."

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Sanchuan immediately guaranteed it.

At this critical moment, not raising the price is equivalent to lowering the price. If Konoha can buy weapons at the original price, it will naturally be a certain benefit for Konoha, and it will not be in vain.

According to Mifune's estimation, if the price could really reach what he expected due to the inflated prices by Konoha and Kirigakure, the profits contributed by the small countries alone would have made the Iron Country earn a fortune.

In this situation, if Mifune made certain concessions and sold the weapons to Konoha at the original price, he would naturally be able to accept it easily.

"very good."

"Then Konoha wins because they can purchase weapons at normal prices, avoiding the premiums in the auction."

Mizunoe Ryosuke said this to Tsunade in his arms, and Tsunade's eyes showed a hint of understanding when she heard it.

... ...

At this moment, under Ryosuke's planning, Konoha and the Land of Iron have achieved a "win-win" situation.

There is still a certain gap from the "four-win" situation that Ryosuke mentioned.

The most important thing is that as the initiator and planner of the plan, Mizunoe Ryosuke has never made it clear where Kirigakure will benefit from.

After all, unlike Konoha, Mizunoe Ryosuke just said that Kirigakure is willing to give up the qualification to purchase weapons this time, so naturally there is no opportunity to cancel the premium.

This is also the biggest question in Mifune and Tsunade's minds.

"Let's talk about these small countries out there."

"You might as well talk about what it means for these small countries to 'win'."

Mizunoe Ryosuke showed his signature harmless smile on his face, and his question made Mifune and Tsunade frown slightly.

"For these small countries, being able to get 'fairness' is already the biggest victory."

After some deep thought, Mifune came to a conclusion.

What all small countries desire is undoubtedly fair treatment from big countries, and this is naturally true even in the current auction for purchasing weapons.

"Tsunade, then tell me."

"What is fair?"

Mizunoe Ryosuke looked at Tsunade, who was still tightly locked in his arms, with a burning gaze, a hint of smile in his eyes.

He knew that Tsunade, who would inherit the position of the Fifth Hokage in the future, would not disappoint him with the answer she gave.

“Fairness for a small country.”

"Hasn't it already been obtained?"

Tsunade suddenly smiled, her emerald eyes filled with a deep savage look.

Chapter 226: Strength is the root of everything

Hearing this, Ryosuke looked into Tsunade's clear eyes and smiled.

"Yes, haven't the small countries already obtained the 'fairness' they sought?"

Mizunoe Ryosuke turned to look at Mifune, and when Mifune saw Mizunoe Ryosuke's eyes, his expression suddenly changed.

He suddenly understood what "fairness" Mizunoe Ryosuke meant.

If things develop according to the plan that Mizunoe Ryosuke said, everything would seem fair on the surface, wouldn't it?

The ninja from the big country received the appropriate punishment for killing the ninja from the small country, and thus lost the opportunity to purchase weapons. Isn't this "fair"?

All the small countries paid multiples of the price, but on the surface, the price paid by the big countries for their weapons was almost the same as that of the small countries. Isn't this also "fair"?

What's more, according to what Mizunoe Ryosuke said, if Mifune finally sells the share of weapons that Kirigakure has won to all small countries in the name of the Land of Birds and the Land of Insects at the normal price of "733".

On the surface, these small countries benefited even more than Konoha, because on the surface, Konoha did not get such an opportunity.

Isn’t this exactly the “fairness” these small countries are pursuing?

As long as Mifune, Tsunade and Mizunoe Ryosuke don't expose the truth behind the scenes, who would know that the high prices of weapons are inflated, and that the so-called quotations from Konoha and Kirigakure are just to inflate the prices?

After understanding everything, Mifune's eyes were filled with complicated expressions.

Yes, the so-called victory of small countries means that they get the "fairness and justice" they want.

But on the surface, the "fairness" that small countries wanted has been fully obtained. Isn't this a "victory for small countries"?

As for whether these small countries profited or not, won or lost.

What is important is not how Ryosuke and the other two view it, but how these small countries themselves view this issue.

Now, in the eyes of all small countries.