Konoha: Uchiha Shisui's Advisor Alliance

Chapter 48 Rumors Resurface
Hui's face flushed red, and he stood up immediately, "How dare these guys lie to me! I will capture them right now and use my Sharingan to dig out everything in their brains!"

Sima Yi waved his hand, chuckled and stopped him, saying: "There is no need to do this. Although the account book is fake, the profit they reported is not much different. The account book only affects Konoha's tax revenue, so we don't need to get involved."

"That's true."

Although he was still indignant, Hui thought that even if Konoha got a lot of money, it would not be worth it for the Uchiha, so there was no need to worry about it.

"Oh, I found someone who meets the requirements. Here, a guy named Kamimura Takeshi. What should I do next?"

Following Hui's instructions, Sima Yi turned his attention to the information about Kamimura Takeshi.

An ordinary salt merchant living on the outskirts of Konoha, with no special background and inconspicuous.

"Don't pay special attention to him. Starting tomorrow, go to these salt shops for routine inspections every day until the escaped spy is caught. During this period, they are prohibited from buying or selling until they compromise!"

Hui nodded and said, "No problem, I can give the order directly in the name of the guard team."

Unexpectedly, Sima Yi waved his hand and rejected his idea. "Don't show up, and don't come in the name of the guard team. Just do a routine inspection. You can hint a little bit, but don't leave any handle."

Hui frowned and was a little embarrassed, "Many of these people know people from the ninja clan. If it's not in the name of the guard team, will they listen?"

Sima Yi looked at the clothes on Hui and asked, "Are you afraid they will disagree if you put on this dress?"

“Since these people will hide it from the Shinobi clan, we won’t have too much contact with them.

However, if someone really doesn’t know how to show respect, then...”

Sima Yi's eyes remained calm, but his words made Hui's heart tighten. "Although these salt merchants have made some money, they are still villagers after all. Will they be killed just for tax evasion?"

Most of Konoha's laws are aimed at ninjas, but are slightly lenient towards ordinary people.

Sima Yi laughed when he heard this. "Hahaha, how many people who come here to sell salt have clean hands? I'll just pick one up and interrogate him tomorrow and we'll know."

Sima Yi knew best how ruthless the salt and grain merchants were. These people either had strong backgrounds or were ruthless and had strong backgrounds, especially those who sold contraband salt!
But this is the ninja world, a ninja world where ordinary people serve as daimyo.

After giving the advice, Sima Yi stopped talking and said, "However, if it really comes to that, remember not to do it yourself. You can imitate the conflict yesterday."

Hui certainly knew about yesterday's conflict. Since he joined the Guard Department, the things he encountered became more and more frustrating day by day. If it weren't for Sima Yi, he would have left long ago.

"I understand. I will handle it and will never leave any evidence behind."

"Well, this is the next step. You have to give these people some extra deterrence." Sima Yi nodded and took out the grain merchant in today's circle and handed it to Hui.

Hui took it and hesitated for a moment before asking, "Are we suppressing these merchants in order to steal their business?"

"It's just open source, it's not time to grab business yet."

"It's just money!"

"That's right"

Hui's eyes lit up, and he smiled and asked, "Why don't we just take all their money? I have the account book anyway, so they won't dare to tell anyone about this."

Sima Yi raised his eyebrows and said, "I didn't expect you to be so greedy."

Cough
Hui smiled awkwardly, "I, I'm just making a suggestion casually, forget it if it doesn't work."

“It’s best not to do this kind of thing unless it’s absolutely necessary. Windfalls are not long-lasting and are prone to backlash. Only small families will seek such opportunities.

For us, stability and long-term development are necessary.”

Hui nodded, not quite understanding, and continued to ask: "How much do we want?"

Sima Yi chuckled and looked at Hui meaningfully, "You don't have to ask, just look at what they mean, and take as much as they are willing to give, until they don't want to give anymore."

Hui's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly and said, "I understand!"

"By the way, Uncle Yi, I also arrested a salt merchant leader who has a strong background and is the nephew of the Minister of Finance." "Minister of Finance?"

Sima Yi's eyes moved. He also had some understanding of the political system of this world. The Minister of Finance was definitely one of the most powerful people under his name.

"Just lock him up for two days to deter him and then release him. Don't involve him in future matters."

"it is good."

"Take the account book back with you and return it to them tomorrow. Besides, there is one more thing I want you to do. Please listen to me closely."

Hui was about to take the account book when he heard this and paused and moved closer. He only heard Sima Yi's whisper, which made his expression even more conflicted.

"This"

"Go ahead. For the sake of Uchiha, there is no creation without destruction. Remember to hide yourself and don't expose yourself."

Hui sighed, but finally nodded and said, "Well, it's not the first time I feel so aggrieved."

Hui turned around and left with the account book. His movements were slow and silent. He walked over the far wall, and Jinhuo watched him all without noticing anything.

In the corner of the corridor outside the study, Shisui frowned as he watched Hui leaving, but when he saw the light in the study turned on, he turned around and left without asking any further questions.

The next morning, Itachi came to the yard again, greeted Jinhuo and others, and went to the study.

"Grandpa Yi, Brother Zhishui, good morning."

Shisui stood aside and responded with a smile. Sima Yi also had a gentle expression and asked, "Did you read the book yesterday?"

Itachi nodded and replied, "I've only seen some of them, there's still a lot I haven't seen yet."

"Well, that book does contain a lot of content, but unfortunately I'm old and busy and have forgotten a lot of things. Can Itachi tell Grandpa about it?"

Itachi looked at Shisui, who echoed, "I haven't read that book either. I'm really curious about what kind of story would make grandpa give it to Itachi as a gift."

After hearing what Shisui said, Itachi immediately said, "He is the son of a country noble. His father offended a minister, and his family suffered. He had to leave his hometown and flee. This book records what he saw and heard in various countries in the ninja world.

But I only saw the first volume, and he came.”

Itachi pondered and repeated bit by bit what he had seen yesterday, Shisui listened carefully, he was really curious, he had no chance to get an answer from Sima Yi after returning yesterday.

Itachi finished the story and said, "This is a bound volume with more than 300 volumes. I can only read one volume a day before going to bed."

"It's a very interesting book. If you're interested, Shisui can ask Itachi to tell you about it after he finishes reading it."

"Will this be too much trouble Itachi?"

Although Shisui didn't understand Sima Yi's thoughts, he still cooperated with him.

"It's okay, I'll watch it carefully!"

Itachi shook his head repeatedly with a look of joy on his face. It was so nice to tell stories to Shisui while having some time to practice!

"Hahaha, then you guys should go practice. You don't have to stay here with me."

Sima Yi rubbed his temple, looking tired.

Itachi immediately looked at Shisui after hearing that. Shisui hesitated for a moment and nodded, saying, "Well, Grandpa, you should take care of your rest. I'll be back in the evening."

The two men left the yard and passed by the street, but suddenly they heard a discussion in their ears.

"Have you heard? Yesterday a ninja got drunk and beat someone to death."

(End of this chapter)