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"The idea is good, but can the Uchiha clan agree to entrust the procurement of raw materials and the promotion of the new drug entirely to the Village?"
If the procurement of raw materials is entirely left to the Village, then the Village will have a clear understanding of the various herbs and their proportions used in the drug. How can there be any secrecy in that?
To put it bluntly, the Village would only need to do a bit of research to replicate a new drug with similar effects.
Then, they could easily kick the Uchiha clan out.
As for entrusting the promotion to the Village, this matter would have little to do with the Uchiha clan. Any hope of gaining prestige or other benefits would be impossible.
As for having the Uchiha clan produce and promote the drug, the Third Hokage had never even considered it.
If so, the Uchiha clan would use the procurement rights of raw materials to establish good relations with many medium and small families in the Village.
And gain a lot of prestige among the civilian ninja.
This would reverse the negative impact caused by the Uchiha's role in the Security Force, which goes against the Village's established policy towards the Uchiha.
Tsunade pursed her lips, avoiding the convoluted politics of the Village's higher-ups. Without saying a word, she turned around, pushed open the door, and was about to leave the Hokage's office, leaving a parting shot.
"Hmph! Do whatever you want with this matter. But the Medical Department will add the new drug to the procurement list. Its hemostatic effect is too excellent; it can save many comrades' lives..."
One of her dreams was to save more lives of the Village's comrades. Now that there was a better option, she wouldn't give it up. As for the subsequent impact, she wasn't the Hokage; those matters could be left for the old man to worry about.
"Tsunade! Don't leave so quickly. I have an important mission for you. Develop a new drug with similar effects to this one and add it to the list of alternatives..."
Ignoring the Third Hokage's important mission, Tsunade lifted her head, puffed out her chest, and with a step that seemed to disregard all relations, she walked out of the Hokage's office with a determined pace.
As for developing a new drug as a substitute, she couldn't be bothered.
Not knowing some of the components and the development approach would be one thing.
Now that she knew some of the secrets, and following this line of thought to develop a new drug, what did he take her, Tsunade of the Senju, for? Besides, the other party was the Uchiha. Although the Senju clan had declined, her pride as a Senju had never faded.
"No interest. Are you senile, old man? Developing a new drug with similar effects would require a huge amount of money and time. I'm very busy now and don't have the time..."
In any world, the development of a new drug is a massive and time-consuming project.
Uchiha Mika benefited from her clan's secret medicine, otherwise, how could she have achieved such significant results in less than two years.
"Because of the many difficulties, only you can do it. If it's you, there's hope to develop a new drug with similar effects in a short time..."
Watching his disciple walk out of the Hokage's office without looking back, the Third Hokage felt a great headache, not just because of the new drug.
There were also his three beloved disciples. Jiraiya, aside from being a lecher, was good for nothing. Even with his incredible luck, signing a contract with one of the three great holy places, Mount Myōboku, and learning senjutsu, he still didn't change his lecherous ways. In recent years, he stayed in the Land of Rain, teaching other countries' children to become ninja, claiming to search for a 'chosen one'—the behavior of a rogue.
Orochimaru, on the other hand, had become increasingly gloomy in recent years. Originally, he had placed great hopes on him, but now he had to consider the issue of the next Hokage's successor, whether selecting him was appropriate. Fortunately, he was still in his prime and didn't need to worry yet!
As for Tsunade, she always looked down on him. Relying on her status and the favor of her mentor (Shizune's grandmother), she almost acted without restraint in the village, not giving anyone face. But fortunately, she inherited the First Hokage's 'Will of Fire,' and her actions in recent years had gradually fallen in line.
Sighing again, the Third Hokage had no choice but to pick up the bento prepared by Tsunade's mentor (Shizune's grandmother), which the secretary had just delivered. He ate it while reviewing the massive pile of documents in front of him, concerning the Uchiha.
Uchiha Tōshirō had no idea that his casual suggestion almost plunged Uchiha Mika into an unpredictable danger.
However, he had long anticipated the various issues the Third Hokage was now grappling with. As soon as Uchiha Mika shared the basic data of the drug's development with him, he foresaw that this matter would bring significant changes to the relationship between the Village and the clan.
To understand the Village's attitude towards the Uchiha, he elaborated on the various interests involved, explaining them to Uchiha Mika.
This was also to gauge the clan's attitude towards the Village, providing a reference for future survival plans—whether to flee with a few close clan members or try to save the clan's fate.
If the Village completely rejected the new drug from being included in the standard medical supplies for ninja or forced it without considering the Uchiha's feelings, then there was nothing to say; they should prepare to flee.
As for attempting to gain power in the Village by staging a coup with the clan, he had never had such intentions. Even if he possessed the strength of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, he wouldn't think that way.
After all, the Uchiha were also one of the founders of Konoha and a part of the Village. Relying on underhanded tactics to return to the center of power was completely unwise.
In his view, a single clan staging a coup, even if they controlled the entire Hidden Leaf Village, how could they gain the recognition of the villagers and the approval of the active ninja? Not to mention the Daimyō of the Land of Fire, the nobles, the heads of households, and other major ninja villages, all of which would pose significant problems.
Moreover, in his view, once a coup happens, it can happen again. Could the Hyūga clan succeed through a coup? What about the Aburame clan? Even the Ino-Shika-Chō (Pig, Deer, Butterfly Clan) combined with a few medium and small families, could they also give it a try?
With a complete set of values and historical experience from his past life, he knew that such actions were not to be taken. Those who seize power through coups generally don't have a good end. At best, if they do a good job, they might retire gracefully. If there's a slight mishap, the entire family would likely be wiped out.
(End of Chapter)