Hidden Cloud Village.
Third Raikage and Uchiha Yuzuru walked down the street.
At this time, Hidden Cloud Village was completely different from how it had been in previous years.
At Uchiha Yuzuru's suggestion, residential areas, administrative areas, commercial areas, and industrial areas were clearly delineated.
The streets were also re-planned, making them accessible from all directions.
Most streets were about 15 meters wide and had all been converted into hardened flagstone surfaces.
The houses on both sides of the streets were built with bricks and stones, and insulated Materials were applied to the exterior. This ensured they were sturdy, durable, and also had good insulation.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were warm in winter and cool in summer.
In the commercial district, high-rise buildings were erected, one after another, looking very impressive.
People came and went in the Village, and everyone's faces were filled with happy smiles.
After strolling for a while, Third Raikage couldn't help but exclaim, "Yuzuru, if it weren't for you, Hidden Cloud Village wouldn't be like this now."
"Although I've said it many times, I still can't help but say it again: your importance to Hidden Cloud Village far exceeds mine as the Raikage."
"In terms of merit, you are first!"
Hearing this, Uchiha Yuzuru smiled and waved his hand, "Sandaime, saying such things is too formal. We complement each other."
"If it weren't for your full support, my ideas wouldn't have been put into practice."
Mentioning this, Uchiha Yuzuru continued to smile, "And in terms of merit, I wouldn't be ranked first."
"Huh?" Third Raikage looked at Uchiha Yuzuru with some confusion. "Yuzuru, then whose merit do you think is first?"
Uchiha Yuzuru's lips curved slightly, "Of course, it's Konoha."
Third Raikage was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, agreeing wholeheartedly: "That's right, if it weren't for Konoha, our Hidden Cloud Village... no, our Land of Lightning wouldn't have been able to develop into what it is today."
From repaying the Uchiha Clan's assets in the Land of Fire to purchasing various Ninja tools from their Hidden Cloud Village in the past two years, Konoha had brought them over 50 billion Ryo in fiscal revenue.
It was through this money that Hidden Cloud Village and even the Land of Lightning were able to successfully complete major infrastructure projects, laying a solid foundation for the new pattern (pattern/structure).
Even if they continued to develop, they would only need to constantly build upon the existing structure.
"Oh, right," Third Raikage suddenly said, "Yuzuru, with the contributions of your Uchiha Clan, no one would say anything even if you didn't participate in the war."
"The benefits you've brought to the Village have already far exceeded the benefits of a war."
After hearing Third Raikage's words, Uchiha Yuzuru shook his head: "Sandaime, flowers that grow in a greenhouse are difficult to withstand hardship."
"Since the Uchiha Clan has come to Hidden Cloud Village, they naturally share its joys and sorrows."
"What's more, those clansmen are also warmongers. They've long been unable to hold back, so let them go."
Uchiha Yuzuru was not lying. On the matter of fighting Konoha, the Uchiha Clan members were all extremely excited.
They had endured so much frustration in Konoha, and now they finally had a chance to vent, so no one wanted to miss such an opportunity.
The clansmen had jointly petitioned him to go to war more than once.
Under such circumstances, Uchiha Yuzuru couldn't easily refuse.
Of course, Uchiha Yuzuru required that the Uchiha Clan members allowed to go to the battlefield must at least possess a Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
Currently, the number of Uchiha Clan members exceeds ten thousand, but only about three hundred clansmen possess a Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
With the blessing of the [Strong Body] Family trait, clansmen with Three-Tomoe Sharingan each possess the strength of an elite Jonin.
It is almost impossible for them to suffer large-scale casualties.
"Sandaime, Lord Yuzuru!"
Dodai and Mabu Shin suddenly appeared, blocking the path of Uchiha Yuzuru and Third Raikage.
As the current logistics manager of Hidden Cloud Village, Dodai had severe dark circles under his eyes, and he looked quite spiritless.
There was no other way; there were too many things happening in Hidden Cloud Village right now. Even with Mabu Shin's assistance, he still could only sleep less than five hours a day.
If it weren't for a Ninja's strong Physique, he probably would have died suddenly at his workstation long ago.
Third Raikage smiled, "Dodai, you're a busy man. How do you have time to come out today?"
Dodai gave a wry smile and said, "Sandaime, you and Lord Yuzuru enjoy being hands-off, but it's really hard on me."
Uchiha Yuzuru patted Dodai on the shoulder: "Dodai, this is a sign of trust in you. You wouldn't enjoy this kind of treatment if you were in Konoha."
Hearing Uchiha Yuzuru's words, Dodai said seriously, "Lord Yuzuru, I'm here to see you precisely about Konoha's matter."
"Didn't you ask us to attack Konoha a while ago? Now Hiruzen Sarutobi has sent a letter of inquiry, asking why we are attacking Konoha despite them buying so many Ninja tools from us, accusing us of being untrustworthy."
Uchiha Yuzuru raised an eyebrow: "Who is untrustworthy? When we do business, reputation is the most important thing!"
Seeing his serious expression, Mabu Shin and Dodai exchanged glances, both a little bewildered.
Konoha was their number one purchaser of Ninja tools in Hidden Cloud Village. If they truly valued trustworthiness, then they shouldn't be attacking Konoha.
Seeing their confused expressions, Uchiha Yuzuru said calmly, "Before, when Konoha and Hidden Sand Village fought, Konoha purchased more Ninja tools than Hidden Sand Village. Did we not attack Konoha then?"
Mabu Shin and Dodai nodded.
Uchiha Yuzuru continued, "So now that Hidden Sand Village, Iwagakure, and Hidden Mist are attacking Konoha together, doesn't Konoha need to buy more than all three of their combined purchases?"
Upon hearing this, Mabu Shin and Dodai were stunned again.
Can you really do that?
But thinking about it carefully, it seemed there was nothing wrong with it!
Seeing the two's expressions, Uchiha Yuzuru let out a soft snort.
It's all knowledge, just learn it!
"Go back and reply to Hiruzen Sarutobi right now, and repeat what I just said."
"Our reputation is very important, and it cannot be slandered by him out of thin air."
Dodai and Mabu Shin were completely convinced, and immediately straightened up and said loudly, "Yes, Lord Yuzuru!"
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Konoha Village.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, Utatane Koharu, and Homura Mitokado all looked indignant.
After Hidden Cloud Village joined the war, the front lines were constantly in distress, and the defense line, which had been stabilized with great difficulty, was on the verge of collapse.
Especially those elusive Uchiha Ninja.
They never confronted them head-on, instead acting as a surprise attack force, specifically targeting their isolated Ninja.
Even elite squads composed of three Jonin had been completely annihilated by the enemy, which significantly increased the difficulty of transporting supplies to the front line.
If this continued, once the outer defense line was breached, the flames of war would spread to the Land of Fire itself!
"Evil Uchiha brats!"
Danzo Shimura gritted his teeth and said hatefully.
Since Hidden Cloud Village had no intention of deliberately concealing it, they already knew that the idea of Hidden Cloud Village using war for business was proposed by Uchiha Yuzuru.
They had always found it strange before; the brutes of Hidden Cloud Village were known for being brainless, so how could they come up with such a strategy that even astonished them.
It turned out that Uchiha Yuzuru was behind everything.
However, even if he was playing tricks, they accepted it, even though it was a blatant open conspiracy.
It was nothing more than spending money to avoid disaster.
But they had already spent so much money in Hidden Cloud Village buying Ninja tools, so why did Hidden Cloud Village still declare war on Konoha?
This was a complete breach of trust!
Utatane Koharu said with a pained heart, "Hiruzen, our four Families have contributed so much money this time. You must demand an explanation from Hidden Cloud Village."
"Don't worry, I've already sent people to protest to Hidden Cloud Village," Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice, taking a puff from his pipe. "If they want to renege, there's nothing we can do, but we can ruin their reputation."
"Don't the Uchiha Clan value honor the most? Then we'll use this opportunity to completely disgrace them."
The Uchiha Clan were the nobility among Ninja, renowned in the Ninja World since the Sengoku period.
If they could use this opportunity to tarnish the Uchiha Clan's reputation in the hearts of the Ninja World's people, it would at least be a way to vent their anger!
After all... for such a prestigious Ninja World Family with a Legacy of thousands of years, their own reputation is a very important halo.
If they wanted to go back on their word, then the entire Family would bear this indelible stain!
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's plan, Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado, and Utatane Koharu all nodded.
It still has to be you, Hiruzen.
Although they had lost a lot of money, if they could truly brand the Uchiha Clan with the stain of treachery, it wouldn't be a loss.
Looking at the admiring gazes of his old teammates, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but feel a little smug. His gaze unconsciously fell on the crystal ball on his desk, and he secretly decided to reward himself well after the others left.
Just then, an Anbu instantly appeared in the office. He placed the scroll in his hand on the desk and said in a deep voice, "Hokage-sama, Hidden Cloud Village has responded to our protest."
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