Uchiha Ryun led the shinobi troops towards the location where Uchiha Madara was facing off against Iwagakure.
On the way, Ryun suddenly said, "Take stock of the supplies. Everyone hand over your scrolls. These are the village's shared assets. They will be used for everyone's medical care, education, economy, and other aspects in the future. Please do not hide any privately."
Everyone was quite straightforward. Finally, they all placed the scrolls with Nara Luming. Nara Luming took inventory and then said in front of everyone, "There are one thousand storage scrolls in total. Each is estimated to be worth about five hundred million ryo, totaling five hundred billion ryo."
"Their actual value will only be higher than the estimate, not lower." Nara Luming swallowed, his body trembling. He had never seen so much money in his life.
Ryun laughed, laughed very loudly. "Hahahahahahahahaha."
"Luming, this money is entrusted to you for safekeeping. After returning to the village, deposit it at the Funds Management Office. We will hold a meeting later regarding the use of these funds. I ask all clan leaders to discuss it together." Ryun waved his hand grandly.
"The Hokage is wise."
"We vow to go through fire and water for the Hokage without hesitation."
Both the shinobi and the clan leaders were filled with excitement.
"This money will be spent on Konoha's development. I also ask everyone to supervise each other, including me. I am also subject to your supervision. We must ensure every single ryo is spent where it is most needed." Ryun made his promise.
"Yes." Everyone replied, then proceeded to the battlefield to join Uchiha Madara.
Uchiha Madara, bored, was eating barbecue and drinking beer with Ōnoki. "Ōnoki, I never thought you'd grown so much, kid."
"Lord Madara, you flatter me. Compared to you, I'm still no different from an ant." Ōnoki sighed. These past two days of conversation made him understand what a true genius was. Compared to them, he was just an ordinary person.
"Ōnoki, you know, you're quite sensible, secretly reporting information to Konoha. Aren't you afraid your Daimyo will reprimand you for it?" Madara glanced at Ōnoki.
Ōnoki shook his head. "Being reprimanded is better than having the village destroyed. Right now, Iwagakure facing Konoha only leads to death. I am the Tsuchikage. My abilities aren't great. I only hope to protect the shinobi and villagers of Iwagakure. That's good enough for me."
Madara sighed. Indeed, the current Konoha was not something Iwagakure could rival. But he was proud. The current Hokage of Konoha was his eldest grandson. Konoha's achievements were 80 percent thanks to Uchiha Ryun.
"Ōnoki, I won't say anything about you not being able to beat me or Hashirama, but how come you can't even beat my little grandson now." Madara's voice was particularly smug at this moment.
Ōnoki knew he was boasting about Ryun, but there was nothing he could do. Uchiha Ryun was just that outstanding.
Soon, Ryun arrived at the battlefield with the troops. Madara was startled, then laughed. "My eldest grandson is back. Next time we have a chance, we'll drink and eat barbecue again."
"Alright." Ōnoki smiled. Just as he prepared to lead his troops back to the village, Ryun called out to him.
"Lord Tsuchikage, please wait." The speaker was Uchiha Ryun.
Ōnoki was stunned. What was this about?
Immediately, Ryun gave Luming a look. Luming understood and took out one hundred scrolls, placed them on a tray, and carefully presented them.
Ōnoki was stunned. He opened one scroll, and his mind exploded with a 'Holy crap.' He looked up at Ryun, who smiled without speaking.
"Ho, Ho, Hokage, you, you, your..." Ōnoki was somewhat unsteady on his feet.
Ryun knew what he wanted to say and nodded. "Heh, it's exactly what you are thinking, Lord Tsuchikage. These one hundred scrolls are a gift to you. Thanks to your cooperation, we succeeded so smoothly."
"One scroll is roughly five hundred million ryo. One hundred scrolls is fifty billion. The previous alliance debt is written off. From now on, Iwagakure and Konoha are permanently allied, sharing weal and woe." Ryun looked into Ōnoki's eyes as he spoke.
He couldn't take all the money for himself, leaving Ōnoki to face criticism back home with no benefit.
Although Konoha's strength could suppress everything, Ryun believed that was wrong. They couldn't be the only village feasting alone, leaving Iwagakure to suffer.
Besides, they took ninety percent. Giving Iwagakure one-tenth, what more was there to be unsatisfied about?
"This, this is too valuable. This is equivalent to seventy years of Iwagakure's income." Ōnoki shook his head, rationality prevailing.
This made Ryun think more highly of him. He laughed, "Lord Tsuchikage, don't be so formal with me. After this matter concludes, you will undoubtedly be criticized by your Daimyo. Therefore, this is what you deserve. Develop your village well. In the future, it might not be impossible to break free from the Daimyo's economic sanctions."
Ōnoki looked at Ryun, finally sighing. "As expected, heroes emerge from the youth. Uchiha Ryun, I, Ōnoki, swear that as long as you, Uchiha Ryun, live for one day, my Iwagakure will not initiate any war against Konoha."
Ryun smiled. "Alright, Tsuchikage, I believe you. From now on, Konoha and Iwagakure can open trade, strengthening the relationship between our two villages."
Ōnoki nodded, then shouted loudly, "Withdraw the troops." The Iwagakure shinobi shouted, "Yes." Immediately after, Ōnoki stepped onto a stone and flew at a steady speed towards the village.
The army followed closely behind. Ryun watched Ōnoki's retreating figure and smiled.
No helping it. Anyone who helped you earn over four hundred and sixty billion would smile too. Any major grudge could be let go.
The clan leaders all nodded. Ryun's methods were very mature. After all, you can't just eat the meat yourself and leave others with nothing, right?
Ryun turned around. "Everyone, return to the village."
"Yes." xN
Ryun smiled and walked towards the village with everyone. Each person's face bore a smile. If Konoha became wealthy and prosperous, wouldn't the first to benefit be these major clans, these shinobi clans?
So, one's vision shouldn't be too short-sighted. What the leader says is carefully considered, especially when it's a strong, capable, and powerful leader.
Along the way, everyone chatted and laughed, discussing the gains from this trip and talking about the future. Of course, the vast majority were praising Uchiha Ryun for his brilliance and might, leading everyone to prosperity together.
Soon, the shinobi troops returned to the village entrance. Hashirama Senju, Tsunade, Uchiha Izuna, and the villagers came out to welcome them.
"Welcome home." Uchiha Izuna said with a smile.
Hashirama Senju, not good with words, nodded and smiled.
Tsunade gave Ryun a sweet smile, then rushed into his embrace.
Immediately, sounds of teasing arose. Ryun laughed, patted Tsunade's head, and said loudly, "All Jonin, Clan Leaders, don't sleep tonight. We will be in meetings for the next three days. To determine Konoha's future development direction."
Don't any of you fucking sleep. Get up and celebrate. With such a huge amount of money, how can anyone sleep.
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