"Impossible!"
"I have no problem letting your Akatsuki Ninja Village open a bank in Konoha, and no problem discussing trade with your Akatsuki Ninja Village..."
"But why should trade within our Konoha Village use currency issued by the Akatsuki Ninja Village from now on..."
"This involves the issue of Konoha's self-esteem!!"
"Don't think that just because I want assistance from the Akatsuki Ninja Village, I will help you harm Konoha's interests. I am not like those brainless Uchiha!"
After all, Senju Tobirama was a high-level decision-maker in Konoha. He had been handling the internal affairs of the entire village since its establishment. His traditional ninja thinking had also changed under Uchiha Makoto's repeated torture and torment, and he had gradually realized the importance of financial autonomy.
Even if his knowledge of economic and financial theories was limited due to the times, and he couldn't see through Uchiha Makoto's intentions, he knew that the conditions proposed by Uchiha Makoto were definitely not with good intentions.
Damn it!
Konoha was at least one of the top major ninja villages in the ninja world. The Akatsuki Ninja Village was just a little bit richer than Konoha, and now it was arrogant enough to want the currency issued by the Akatsuki Ninja Village to do whatever it wanted in Konoha. This was simply outrageous.
If Konoha agreed to such conditions, it would be laughed at if word got out!
This not only involved Konoha's interests but also its self-esteem.
So... faced with Uchiha Makoto's "lion's mouth" request, Senju Tobirama almost decisively rejected his conditions immediately.
Uchiha Makoto was not surprised by this.
Negotiation, isn't it just asking for a sky-high price and paying back on the ground?
Whether there are dates or not, beat the tree first.
What if it succeeds?
Obviously, things wouldn't be as simple as Uchiha Makoto imagined.
Just as Senju Tobirama said...
The Uchiha clan's level was not high, and they had a filter because of Uchiha Makoto's identity as a clansman. Moreover, Uchiha Makoto had always been generous with money to the Uchiha clan, so they wouldn't think too much about the requests made by Uchiha Makoto.
As long as it was conducive to obtaining more assistance from Uchiha Makoto and getting the coveted position of Hokage... everything could be discussed!
But Senju Tobirama was different. He was much more cunning and keen than the Uchiha clan, and it was not easy to fool him.
And from the actual situation.
It was indeed too difficult to take Konoha's monetary sovereignty in a short time.
Even if Senju Tobirama agreed and the Uchiha clan agreed, the ninja families within Konoha would also have objections.
Even if Uchiha Makoto had been consciously accumulating actions for a long time, it was still not enough.
"You have to understand clearly, no one can help you except the Akatsuki Ninja Village, and you don't want to move out of the Hokage's office yourself!"
"Hmph, then I will never compromise either."
"Other clauses are negotiable, but I absolutely cannot agree to this one!"
Uchiha Makoto tried to threaten Senju Tobirama a few times, but Senju Tobirama's attitude remained tough, looking righteous and awe-inspiring.
It could be seen that Senju Tobirama really loved Konoha.
Even if he was in such a bad situation now—if Uchiha Makoto didn't help him, he might very well be driven out of the Hokage's office by the Uchiha clan.
But he was still unwilling to compromise completely with Uchiha Makoto, keeping his bottom line.
If it were the Konoha F4 in the original story, especially the elderly Sarutobi Hiruzen, in Senju Tobirama's situation, they would probably agree to all conditions, and the bottom line could be lowered again and again... For example, in the plot, the Kumogakure mission bullied Konoha to the head, arrogant enough to snatch the Byakugan bloodline under Konoha's nose, and dared to make false countercharges after someone died. However, the Konoha F4 were so easy to bully. Not only did they not support the Hyuga clan, but they proactively sent out a scapegoat from the Hyuga clan to calm things down.
Uchiha Makoto understood Senju Tobirama's character and felt that it was almost enough. Forcing Senju Tobirama blindly would only be counterproductive.
There would be plenty of opportunities to PUA Senju Tobirama and make him submit in the future, no need to be so anxious.
After all, he was also the one behind the Uchiha clan. He could help Senju Tobirama suppress the Uchiha clan in Konoha today, and use the Uchiha clan forces to pressure Senju Tobirama tomorrow, manipulating Konoha's internal affairs repeatedly.
In short, the strategy for Senju Tobirama was both suppression and certain support. In the future, he must be worn down until he had no temper at all.
"Alright then, this condition is void. The other conditions remain unchanged, changed to all loans from the Akatsuki Ninja Village to Konoha must use currency issued by the Akatsuki Ninja Village. This is the same as the condition when you borrowed money from me last time. In this case, you should have no problem."
"Uhm... alright... it's decided then."
Uchiha Makoto said.
He chose to take a step back.
Changing the original condition to all loans from the Akatsuki Ninja Village to Konoha must use currency issued by the Akatsuki Ninja Village.
Although it couldn't take Konoha's monetary sovereignty in one step, the money Senju Tobirama borrowed was not a small amount. Under the impact of such a huge amount of currency, trade within the village would definitely use a large amount of currency issued by the Akatsuki Ninja Village. It would only be a matter of time before they gradually accepted the currency issued by the Akatsuki Ninja Village completely.
And this condition also had a precedent for Senju Tobirama. It was the same when he borrowed money from the Akatsuki Ninja Village on behalf of Konoha last time.
Based on the strength of the Akatsuki Ninja Village, the currency issued by the Akatsuki Ninja Village was not only highly accepted in Konoha but also in the trade of the Land of Fire, and was quite popular.
So this was not an unacceptable condition for Konoha as a whole.
After some consideration.
Senju Tobirama nodded and agreed.
However, Uchiha Makoto remembered another thing at this moment.
Setting aside Senju Tobirama's identity as the Shadow Hokage of Konoha, he had another identity, that is, the top ninjutsu research master in the entire ninja world.
Currently, no one in the ninja world could match his ability in ninjutsu research..... The reserve Orochimaru was still drinking milk in the Akatsuki Ninja Village!
Although it was difficult to make Senju Tobirama sell out Konoha's interests, it should be fine to make him sell out his own research results, right?
Uchiha Makoto decided to take this opportunity to scrape Senju Tobirama's ninjutsu research results over the years.
"It's not that easy to end. I still need you, or rather the ninjutsu you developed. Senju Hashirama has already told me that he listed most of the powerful ninjutsu you developed as Konoha forbidden jutsu and kept them in the Scroll of Seals."
"I want to borrow your Scroll of Seals to study."
Senju Tobirama's eyes widened, obviously not expecting Uchiha Makoto to suddenly mention this matter to him.
Damn it!
Brother, you big mouth, how can you tell Uchiha Makoto, this naturally evil Uchiha brat, everything?
The ninjutsu in the Scroll of Seals are the painstaking efforts of half my life!
"No way, don't even think about it. I tell you, the forbidden jutsu inside are extremely powerful. Once a guy like you learns the ninjutsu inside, you will definitely cause trouble in the ninja world!"
"Tch~ Stop pretending to be a guardian of peace. Don't think I don't know what kind of forbidden jutsu are in the Scroll of Seals. I'm afraid there are quite a few ninjutsu specially developed against the Uchiha clan."
"I guess you are also researching forbidden jutsu against me, right!"
"For my personal safety and the safety of the Uchiha clan, I need these forbidden jutsu!"
Senju Tobirama tried to salvage the situation, finding an excuse to refuse Uchiha Makoto.
However, Uchiha Makoto didn't give him any face at all, directly pointing out the dirty deeds Senju Tobirama had done in secret over the years—there were definitely quite a few forbidden jutsu in the Scroll of Seals specially developed against the Uchiha clan, and even ninjutsu directly against him!
"Ahem... how can there be such a thing!"
"The Uchiha clan is a member of Konoha, and you are the Kōkage of the Akatsuki Ninja Village. How could I do such a thing!"
"You are slandering, you are slandering me!"
Without a doubt... everything Uchiha Makoto said was true.
Senju Tobirama had indeed secretly researched quite a few ninjutsu against the Uchiha clan over the years. And although Uchiha Makoto rarely took action, his record of killing the First Raikage alone was not blown out. Senju Tobirama had been eyeing him for a long time.
Prepare for a rainy day... If one day his brother is gone, and the Uchiha clan unites with Uchiha Makoto to launch a rebellion in Konoha, these ninjutsu could be used to catch them off guard.
But... can these things be admitted?
Senju Tobirama shook his head repeatedly, denying it to death, and his willingness to resist this matter was very high.
"Hmph, don't I know your virtue?"
"You don't agree to the whole Scroll of Seals, so is it okay if I ask for three ninjutsu from it?"
Uchiha Makoto immediately curled his lips. He knew Senju Tobirama's virtue too well.
If he said no, then there must be.
But now was not the time to argue with Senju Tobirama about this kind of thing. Asking for the entire Scroll of Seals was indeed unrealistic, so he chose to ask for three ninjutsu from it.
"Uhm... hiss... okay, but I have to watch you choose."
"No problem, but I haven't decided what type of ninjutsu I want yet. I'll come to you when I need it in the future."
Senju Tobirama hesitated but agreed, but he was still worried, fearing that Uchiha Makoto would take more than agreed, and proposed to watch Uchiha Makoto personally throughout the process.
Uchiha Makoto had no objection to this.
His purpose was very clear. Among the Scroll of Seals... the forbidden jutsu he wanted most was undoubtedly the Impure World Reincarnation.
This is a jutsu that harms nature and reason!
But it is indeed a powerful forbidden jutsu, a powerful ninjutsu enough to turn the tide of battle at a critical moment.
In the early years, the Impure World Reincarnation was simply reincarnating dead ninjas, cooperating with the Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags technique for infinite self-destruction. Later, Orochimaru brought forth the new through the old on this basis, different from Senju Tobirama's initial purpose of developing this jutsu, focusing on improving the strength of the reincarnated ninjas, thereby summoning powerful ninjas to fight for himself.
Of course...
Uchiha Makoto also had his own ideas.
There are not many strong people in the Impure World, and it is not easy to reincarnate them, but it is much easier for weak people. If one doesn't work, then hundreds or thousands. Anyway, they theoretically have infinite chakra. Use the reincarnated ninjas to provide chakra to the chakra center in reverse.
They are also excellent labor, able to work non-stop for twenty-four hours without sleep or rest.
These can be tried!
... Senju Tobirama inventing this ninjutsu is simply a boundless merit!
The only trouble is...
The original Naruto story did not specifically explain the time when the Impure World Reincarnation jutsu was invented, and the storyline has been altered too much by Uchiha Makoto, this butterfly—the Uchiha clan almost drove Senju Tobirama out of the Hokage's office now!
So Uchiha Makoto doesn't know now whether Senju Tobirama has developed this ninjutsu.
If he directly asks Senju Tobirama for the Impure World Reincarnation by name now, with his character, he definitely won't give it.
After all, as far as the actual situation is concerned, only Senju Tobirama himself knows the existence of this jutsu.
Once Senju Tobirama denies it to death, Uchiha Makoto has no way.
To be on the safe side, it's better to continue waiting until Senju Tobirama uses this ninjutsu in the ninja world before asking for it.
Or wait until after he dies, then take the agreement clause to ask Konoha for it.
So Uchiha Makoto was not in a hurry about this, just casually perfunctory Senju Tobirama, and did not specify when he would fulfill this condition.
Senju Tobirama instinctively felt an ominous premonition about this.
He was all too familiar with this feeling; he had just experienced it once.
But he couldn't think of what tricks Uchiha Makoto would play to pit him now, so he could only suppress this feeling for the time being and continue to chat with Uchiha Makoto about adult topics.
—Having agreed to so many conditions from Uchiha Makoto, the amount and interest rate of the loan from the Akatsuki Ninja Village to Konoha... haven't been discussed in detail yet.... And how to deal with the Uchiha clan together in the future.
These were all things Senju Tobirama cared about very much.
After getting the benefits, Uchiha Makoto naturally would work. He chatted a lot with Senju Tobirama—the Uchiha clan inside Konoha really needed to be suppressed recently.
"Let's start with public opinion first. Let the Uchiha clan be proud for a while now."
"They will vigorously promote the exchange students returning from the Akatsuki Ninja Village, and I will let this group of exchange students say what you want to hear at the critical moment.... By the way, build momentum for your upcoming Konoha reform plan within Konoha."
"Tell me in detail, are you so confident?"
"Nonsense, just stuff money directly to the students and the media. They will come to the Akatsuki Ninja Village in the future... You don't know much about the consumerism atmosphere in the Akatsuki Ninja Village. No one hates money!"
Uchiha Makoto said as a matter of course.
The Will of Light has filled the brains of this group of students, and the rest can be completely settled by stuffing money.
And that group of media...
They have even less integrity.
Always shouting for whoever gives money.
"Damn it... rich dog!!"
"I thought you had some brilliant move?"
Senju Tobirama gritted his teeth, his tone full of envy, jealousy, and hatred. When can he speak so loudly and arrogantly?
Although he was chattering endlessly.
But in his heart, the anxiety of the past had been reduced by more than half.
As an enemy, Uchiha Makoto was indeed an extremely difficult bastard who gave him a headache just by looking at him.
But if as a teammate, the feeling of being backed by him like this was incredibly reassuring.
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