Senju Tobirama cursed at the air in his office for a while.
Uchiha Makoto couldn't be bothered to pay attention to him.
After a while, Senju Tobirama felt bored and closed his mouth.
Obviously, he also knew that he could only satisfy his mouth addiction and complain a few words to Uchiha Makoto at most, which couldn't change any objective reality.
What's even sadder is...
Facing the culprit who made Konoha's political situation so complicated and sensitive, he had no way at all.
Even he himself currently had to rely on Uchiha Makoto's power to develop Konoha.
"Uhm... no, Uchiha Makoto actually needs me to contain the Uchiha clan too... The two sides can barely be considered using each other."
"But sooner or later, Uchiha Makoto will have to pay the price for today's behavior!!"
Senju Tobirama's good mood had been completely swept away. This feeling of powerlessness... made him feel very unhappy.
In the end, he could only comfort himself.
At this time, Uchiha Makoto spoke up to alleviate the awkward silence.
"Alright, alright, it's not easy for me either. I have to support the Uchiha clan openly, and cooperate with you to put pressure on the Uchiha clan secretly."
"It's hard for you, and it's hard for me."
"Let's both make do with it."
"You asked for it!"
"Forget it, you evil brat have always been like this, with bad intentions.... Let's talk about serious business."
Facing Uchiha Makoto's "complaint," Senju Tobirama seemed indifferent.
He even felt that Uchiha Makoto was showing off in front of him in a different way.
Hiding behind the scenes alone, playing with the Uchiha clan and himself in the palm of his hand from a high position.... This taste must be very good.
You evil brat spent so much effort interfering in Konoha's internal affairs, you definitely have bad intentions!
But Senju Tobirama didn't want Uchiha Makoto to continue talking about these troublesome things now.
He proactively contacted Uchiha Makoto this time to talk about serious business.
Subsequently, Senju Tobirama proactively talked to Uchiha Makoto about the issuance of Akatsuki Ninja Village bonds. According to the previous agreement between the two parties, this large sum of money was to be lent to Konoha.
And Konoha's attitude towards internal reform has also changed slightly now.
Although the resistance to promoting internal reform is still great, after the briefing prepared by the Uchiha clan and the propaganda of that group of exchange students, some high-level officials of Konoha have relented and are willing to give it a try. So Senju Tobirama took advantage of this good opportunity and quickly took action. As soon as Senju Hashirama returned to Konoha after capturing the Eight-Tails, he was pulled up by him to personally do ideological work with the patriarchs of various ninja clans in Konoha.
Now as long as the Akatsuki Ninja Village expresses its attitude again, willing to provide a loan to Konoha, and incidentally carry out public opinion propaganda, Senju Tobirama can make a big deal out of this news in Konoha and find a way to persuade more high-level officials of Konoha ninja clans.
Most importantly, strike the Uchiha clan hard again by the way.
.... Uchiha Makoto, this time he really stood on my side!
If operated properly, maybe he can use this to alienate the relationship between the Uchiha clan and Uchiha Makoto.
"How are your Akatsuki Ninja Village's preparations for the bond issuance?"
"Konoha's mood is quite good now. As soon as my brother came back, I pulled him up and went door to door to discuss this matter with the patriarchs of various ninja clans... Don't drop the ball on me at this time."
"Don't worry, I never go back on what I promised."
"The Akatsuki Ninja Village just released the news to the outside world, and already a large number of nobles and wealthy merchants are rushing to send money to me. It's just that this involves not only calculating data, but also formulating issuance plans, controlling interest rates, conducting credit ratings, and establishing a series of laws and regulations... These troublesome things all take time. There are less than two months left this year, so I'm afraid it won't work this year. Next year, it should be possible."
Facing Senju Tobirama's inquiry, Uchiha Makoto nodded.
He wouldn't go back on his word.
It's just that this matter happened suddenly, and the Akatsuki Ninja Village didn't plan to launch Akatsuki Ninja bonds to the outside world so early. So involving matters like bonds that concern the credit of the ninja village, Uchiha Makoto must carefully prepare every link in it.
With only one or two months left this year, it's definitely too late.
The earliest will be next year.
However, Senju Tobirama frowned at this.
He still felt it was too slow.
Konoha's situation changes if delayed. He really dared not bet whether Konoha would cause any shocking trouble next year because of Uchiha Makoto's existence, messing up the situation that had just improved.... He wished he could throw the reform plan at the high-level meeting immediately and force everyone to approve it this month.
"Can't it be faster? Can you treat this matter seriously?"
"Don't even think about it. Because of your matter, I added another Shadow Clone to work, and I didn't even ask you for this fee."
"But... I'm really in a hurry here!"
"I say you f*cking... are you a candle? Did your head undergo surgery and move to your butt? Is half a year a lot for me to spend on this matter... Have I slacked off from beginning to end?"
"Can the price you offer me be as high as the sky? Still want me to continue working overtime for you?"
"Believe it or not, I'll drag it to the year after next!"
Facing Senju Tobirama's urging.
Uchiha Makoto's expression immediately became unfriendly... full of resentment.
With the expansion of the Akatsuki Ninja Village, not only did the village's influence become greater and greater, but more and more troubles also followed.
Although the high-level of the Akatsuki Ninja Village underwent several rounds of major blood exchange, and even exceptionally promoted outstanding ordinary people to participate in the village management, barely keeping the village's administrative system running normally, there were still very few people who could truly share the burden on Uchiha Makoto. This led to him being busy every day, needing to use the Shadow Clone Jutsu to work overtime to handle official duties.
—The Akatsuki Ninja Village currently needs a persevering, powerful ninja who is willing to take the initiative to work overtime, has extremely tough physical quality, and is infinitely greedy for money to help Uchiha Makoto share the burden.
Unfortunately, such a ninja is still wandering in the ninja world. (Kakuzu, where did you go, been looking for you for half a year!)
Now... Uchiha Makoto had to split another clone to work overtime because of Senju Tobirama's broken matter.
Wait until Uzumaki Tsubaki gives birth to their son.
Next year... Uchiha Makoto will probably be busier than now.
The responsibility called father will be added to his shoulders again. He doesn't want to raise a second-generation ancestor like Uzumaki Boruto, like Uzumaki Naruto did.
After Uchiha Makoto spat out a burst of fragrance...
Senju Tobirama could only shut his mouth obediently, but his mood inexplicably became happy... Obviously, Uchiha Makoto's life was not as easy as he imagined!
This is great news!!
Next year is next year.
It's almost the end of the year. Once the end of the year comes, many things will be delayed because of this, so it's not impossible for Konoha to wait for half a year.
If Uchiha Makoto drags this matter to the year after next in a fit of anger, it will really be too late.
Subsequently... Uchiha Makoto also took this opportunity to ask about what he cared about.
That is, who the hell is poaching his corner.... The Uchiha clan is already his designated target!
It's simply touching the tiger's whiskers!
"I will do what I promised you, but how is the thing you promised me going?"
"Behind the Uchiha, the person giving them advice.. Who exactly is poaching my corner behind the scenes? Have you investigated this matter clearly?"
Uchiha Makoto said fiercely.
This matter has always been a thorn in his heart.
Must pull this thorn out as soon as possible.
"I have sent ANBU ninjas to investigate, but there are very few clues.... Not only is the Uchiha helping to conceal it behind the scenes, but the person's background must also be not small. Currently, based on clues, there are only a few suspected directions, and no substantial evidence can be found."
"Is it the Daimyo?"
"Hey hey hey, don't mess around, you don't want me to kill the Daimyo, do you?"
Uchiha Makoto dropped a bombshell as soon as he opened his mouth.
The people in the Land of Fire who can make the Uchiha clan cooperate willingly and persuade them to hide this matter from Uchiha Makoto are just a few back and forth—others really don't have this face.
And Senju Tobirama was obviously shocked.
Although there were clues pointing to the Daimyo indeed.
But even if Senju Tobirama was beaten to death, he couldn't attack the Daimyo.
Once the Daimyo of the Land of Fire was assassinated, even his brother as the Hokage would be dragged to the capital of the Land of Fire to plead guilty!
Of course, Uchiha Makoto was the same.
Konoha and the Akatsuki Ninja Village were both guardian ninja villages of the Land of Fire. Two large ninja villages couldn't even protect the Daimyo of a country. This would be a huge scandal.
"I just said it casually. The Daimyo... it's not time yet."
"You really want to kill the Daimyo?"
"Ahem, just melting when meeting water. Besides the Daimyo, there are also those few high-ranking heavy ministers of the Land of Fire."
"Which one of them do you think it is? But I think it's all the same. Since we want to establish authority, we have to pick one with heavy weight."
"You want me to kill the Lord Elder? That won't work either. The Lord Elder's identity is extraordinary. That was the previous Daimyo.... With his identity and status, once he dies, the heinous nature is no different from the assassination of the Daimyo. Are you sure the Akatsuki Ninja Village can help me quell the subsequent great purge?"
Uchiha Makoto knew the Daimyo must be one of the insiders.
But at this time node, attacking the Daimyo would do more harm than good to the Akatsuki Ninja Village.
And there were only a few suspects, so he targeted those heavy ministers of the Land of Fire.
Among them, the best target for establishing authority was the Lord Elder.
However, Senju Tobirama shook his head again.
The Lord Elder's identity was not something he could touch now.... Although Senju Tobirama held a high position in Konoha, Konoha was ultimately just a ninja village, and its scale was barely comparable to a small city. And his identity as Senju Tobirama was ultimately just a ninja, not yet sitting in the position of the village's Kage. In formal occasions, when he met the Lord Elder of the Land of Fire, he had to bow respectfully.
And with the Lord Elder's status.
If he were assassinated by a ninja and died, the heinous nature would be no different from the assassination of the Daimyo, and the entire political arena of the Land of Fire would undergo a major earthquake.
And facing Senju Tobirama's refusal again.
Uchiha Makoto thought for a moment and also felt that the aftermath of the Lord Elder's death would indeed be huge.
The Akatsuki Ninja Village really might not be able to help Senju Tobirama cover it up.
"This... the Lord Elder's identity is indeed tricky, but this matter absolutely cannot be left like this."
"Then what do you want? I won't really go crazy with you."
"If the Lord Elder can't be killed, then kill the people around the Lord Elder, his son, grandson... his whole family is your target!"
"Considering that there are also experts around the Lord Elder, we only have one chance to strike."
"But it's almost the end of the year, their family must have collective activities... let's plan it!
"I want the Lord Elder to watch the death of his relatives with his own eyes, and then use a shuriken to scratch across his face. I believe with the Lord Elder's wisdom, he should know what this means."
Uchiha Makoto's voice was low, exuding pure killing intent.
He was not a person who swallowed his anger after suffering a loss. If the Land of Fire dared to poach his corner, someone must pay the price for it.
As for whether it would involve accidental injury and killing innocent people indiscriminately.
Senju Tobirama sent people to do it, what does it have to do with him, Uchiha Makoto?
"This... how about changing to another person... the Lord Elder's identity."
"Senju Tobirama, what are you afraid of? I didn't ask you to kill the Lord Elder directly, and killing the people around him doesn't mean killing them all. Just pick a few important people to kill!"
"When someone dies, someone cries. When someone cries, they will tell the truth!"
"At that time, I will know who is poaching my corner, and you will know who launched a political attack on you behind the Uchiha."
"You don't want someone to always give advice to the Uchiha and ambush you from time to time, do you?"
Senju Tobirama was still hesitant.
But Uchiha Makoto had already made up his mind.
If you're going to do it, do something big!
The Lord Elder had enough weight, so he was the most suitable, but he couldn't die, so it could only be the people around him dying for him.
Only when people die will he feel pain.
Only when it hurts will he be afraid!
And Uchiha Makoto's decisive words left Senju Tobirama no room for bargaining.
Now Uchiha Makoto had completely dominated him.
This was one of the contents of the transaction between the two.
If Senju Tobirama didn't keep his promise, Uchiha Makoto could tear up the cooperation agreement at any time.
And Konoha absolutely could not accept such a thing now.
If Konoha's internal reform couldn't be carried out, facing the covetous eyes of the Akatsuki Ninja Village, plus that group of naturally evil Uchiha clan, if they continued to collude inside and outside like this, in a few years, a huge mess would inevitably break out within Konoha.
"I've completely boarded Uchiha Makoto's pirate ship. Towards the Land of Fire... sigh..."
"Brother... don't blame me. I was originally of one heart with you. I really didn't want to do such treasonous things with a guy like Uchiha Makoto."
"I did all this for Konoha!"
Senju Tobirama sighed in his heart.
In the end, he half-heartedly complied with Uchiha Makoto's wish.
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