Hearing the question from Mabu Shin, the Third Raikage and others immediately looked at Uchiha Yuzuru.
Although what Uchiha Yuzuru had just said sounded quite good, just as Mabu Shin had pointed out, would people from other Villages really be that foolish?
Knowing that the Hidden Cloud Village was the strongest, would they still continue to fight amongst themselves?
Not to mention buying Ninja tools like shuriken and explosive tags from them... The Third Raikage felt that even with his brain, he wouldn't do such a thing.
Seeing the questioning gazes of the crowd, Uchiha Yuzuru's expression remained unchanged, his face still full of confident smiles.
After organizing his thoughts, he slowly began, "It's very simple to solve your concerns."
"If they don't attack Konoha, then we will attack them."
"If they don't buy our Ninja tools, then we will attack them all the same."
"To unite and seize the fertile land and rich resources of Konoha, or to go to war with the strongest Ninja Village in the current Ninja World—I think this choice is not very difficult."
Uchiha Yuzuru's lips curved slightly.
The most brilliant strategy in this world is when others know your intentions, yet they can only grit their teeth and walk into the trap you've set.
After hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's explanation, everyone present was once again stunned.
Good heavens, forced buying and selling, is it?
But it sounded like there was absolutely no problem.
Compared to uniting to forcibly seize Konoha, who would be willing to go to war with the Hidden Cloud Village?
After all, it had only been a few years since the Shinobi Alliance attacked the Hidden Cloud Village.
The Third Raikage clapped Uchiha Yuzuru's shoulder firmly and said in a deep voice, "Yuzuru, I'm increasingly glad that I chose to keep you at all costs back then."
"Otherwise, if I were to become an enemy with a guy like you, I probably wouldn't be able to sleep."
After hearing the Third Raikage's words, Mabu Shin, Ay, and others nodded in agreement.
Even setting aside Uchiha Yuzuru's strength, the wisdom he displayed was already terrifying.
Beneath this guy's cheerful and handsome exterior lay an utterly devious and dark heart!
A moment later, the Third Raikage made the decision, "Then let's do as Yuzuru said—Fully manufacture ninja tools!"
"Yes!"
Mabu Shin took his leave, while the remaining people went to drink together at the Third Raikage's invitation.
As long as the plan went smoothly, the Land of Lightning would definitely replace the Land of Fire and become the most prosperous country in the Ninja World!
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Konoha Village.
Hokage Office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi threw the intelligence scroll in his hand to the ground, unable to help but curse, "Beasts! Those scoundrels from the Hidden Cloud Village are simply inhumane!"
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's exasperated look, Danzo Shimura couldn't help but wonder, "Hiruzen, what's wrong now?"
In his impression, Hiruzen Sarutobi's personality had always been steady, never showing his emotions.
But why did he always break down like this whenever he encountered the Hidden Cloud Village?
"See for yourself!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi ungraciously threw the scroll to Danzo Shimura.
Danzo Shimura quickly skimmed through it, and his vision went dark, almost losing control on the spot.
The Hidden Cloud Village actually wanted to sell Ninja tools to them, and even said that whichever of Konoha and the Hidden Sand Village bought fewer Ninja tools, they would form an alliance with the other party.
Was this doing business?
This was naked blackmail!
From forcibly seizing the assets of the Uchiha Clan within the Land of Fire's borders, how many times had they been plundered in just a few short years?
Every time they got a little money, those guys from the Hidden Cloud Village would target them... Those scoundrels really treated Konoha as an ATM!
"Hiruzen, what are your plans?"
Danzo Shimura asked in a deep voice.
They couldn't give them money.
What was the difference between that and aiding the enemy?
Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent for a long time, finally gritting his teeth and saying, "Buy!"
They had no choice but to buy.
Although they could still deal with the Hidden Sand Village relatively easily now, if the Hidden Cloud Village joined the war, the situation would become serious.
If not handled properly, it was not impossible for Konoha to be directly carved up!
Hearing this, Danzo Shimura also fell silent for a moment.
He was extremely displeased, but there was nothing he could do.
It was truly stifling!
After thinking for a while, Danzo Shimura still couldn't help but say, "Hiruzen, we've lost so much money before, plus the war with the Hidden Sand Village... We don't have much money left now."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, "This time, we can only rely on ourselves."
"The cost of purchasing Ninja tools from the Hidden Cloud Village will all be borne by our Sarutobi Clan, Shimura Clan, Mitokado Clan, and Utatane Clan."
After the two finished their discussion, there was a long silence in the office.
After a while, Danzo Shimura spoke with some confusion, "Hiruzen, why do you think things have developed into this situation?"
"When we first took charge of Konoha, we were so full of youthful ambition, and Ninja Villages like the Hidden Cloud Village were not even in our eyes."
"But now, we are being trampled on and bullied, suffering headaches every day over ceding territory and paying indemnities..."
"When did all these changes begin?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes were complex, and he didn't reply.
In fact, they both understood that all the changes began when the Uchiha Clan left Konoha.
They should have regretted it then.
If they had realized it earlier and nipped the Uchiha Clan in the bud, they would definitely not be so stifled now.
But now, it was too late to say anything; not only could they not interfere with the Uchiha Clan, but they also had to proactively smile at them.
How painful!
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Land of Lightning.
Nearly a hundred Anbu Ninja escorted money to the Hidden Cloud Village.
Uchiha Fugaku was responsible for receiving them.
Before Uchiha Fugaku could speak, the leading Anbu stepped forward and said with a smile, "Lord Fugaku, you've been waiting too long; we are here to purchase Ninja tools."
Uchiha Fugaku ignored him, simply sat down on his own, and said indifferently, "I don't like to discuss things with people wearing masks."
Hearing this, the Anbu Ninja immediately took off his mask.
Beneath the mask was a face full of obsequious smiles.
"Lord Fugaku, we are used to wearing them normally and didn't pay attention for a moment, please forgive us."
"Speaking of which, Lord Fugaku seems even stronger than before."
Listening to the Anbu Ninja's flattery, Uchiha Fugaku felt extremely satisfied.
Back then, when the Uchiha Clan had not yet left Konoha, these Anbu would all have their noses in the air.
Every time he dealt with the Anbu, he would be met with a rebuff.
But now... the once arrogant Anbu, who used to disdain them, were now bowing subserviently before him, not daring to show the slightest neglect.
This time, it's your turn to fawn over me!
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