Naruto: Yes, Uchiha-sama.

Chapter 155 Tobirama Senju, I still prefer your old, unruly attitude. Please come back to it!
"Tobirama, that's enough. Shall we call it a day?"

"no!"

Uchiha Makoto did not want to continue this boring and meaningless battle.

However, Tobirama Senju still looked like he hadn't gotten over his anger, and he swung his kunai faster and faster. Even though he knew he couldn't do anything to Makoto Uchiha, he would be happy even if he just hit Makoto once!
"Hmm, Tobirama, you really are petty. And have you forgotten the power of the Sharingan? With my Sharingan, I can see through all your movements."

Uchiha Makoto smiled and easily blocked Senju Tobirama's continuous attacks.

In such a small room, even in a physical combat situation, one must try to restrain one's strength as much as possible to avoid making too much noise and attracting attention.

This is a pure test of skill.

The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan possesses unparalleled dynamic vision, making them least afraid of such skill-based combat!

The two exchanged several dozen more moves.

Tobirama Senju felt his arms were sore and weak, and his breathing inevitably became heavy. This kind of high-intensity combat was extremely exhausting, and his moves had indeed been completely seen through by Makoto Uchiha, and his attack plans had all failed.

But even so.

Tobirama Senju remained stubborn.

Is having Sharingan really that impressive?
I've killed countless Uchiha clan members like you!
"Hmph, the last Uchiha who talked such big words to me was Uchiha Izuna. The grass on his grave is already three meters high."

"Why didn't you say that when Madara Uchiha was here? Everyone has their peak moments, don't mistake a moment for eternity."

Uchiha Makoto flashed out of the battle, and couldn't help but purse his lips as he spoke.

This inherently evil old man with the Thousand Hands really hasn't forgotten about Uchiha Izuna!

But he's still a coward!

He wouldn't have dared to say a single word like that when Madara Uchiha was still around; if he did, he would have been punished!
"You think I'm stupid."

Tobirama Senju was slightly out of breath, completely unconcerned by Makoto Uchiha's taunts.

He couldn't beat Madara Uchiha, but Madara was his brother's enemy. As long as his brother could win, that was enough!
Brother to brother!
Brother to brother!
Defeating Uchiha Izuna, an Uchiha with the Mangekyou Sharingan, was the most noteworthy achievement of his ninja career.

Normally, one has to consider "not saying things that are detrimental to unity," but what is there to avoid when facing Uchiha Makoto?
The two of them have been together for so long that, to some extent, they've been quite honest with each other.

The two men, separated by a sofa, faced each other. Uchiha Makoto had long since given up on fighting, but Senju Tobirama remained relentless.

no way.

Makoto Uchiha had no choice but to pull out a cannery ledger from his pocket, knowing that Tobirama Senju would be very interested.

"Tobirama, I brought you a New Year's gift. Are you sure you don't want to take a look?"

After a few seconds.

Tobirama Senju finally put down the kunai in his hand, glared fiercely at Makoto Uchiha, and then took the ledger that Makoto Uchiha handed him, carefully examining it.

Wow, really?

"This cannery hasn't been open for long, yet its turnover is already approaching 500 million taels. At that rate, it's at least 2 billion taels a year. After deducting all costs, the profit is quite substantial."

After reviewing the ledger, Tobirama Senju was astonished. He had never imagined that the cannery could be so profitable. He roughly calculated that, after deducting costs and only considering profits, Konoha could earn hundreds of millions of ryo every year without doing anything.

This is an achievement that can be boasted about at Konoha's high-level meetings; it's proof that the Senju faction's rule has made Konoha increasingly prosperous. My decision back then was definitely right; it's all thanks to me!

"Tobirama, the market is vast. The ninja world's economy will improve in the next few years. The wealth created in the ten years of the Industrial Revolution is comparable to the wealth created in the past hundred years. Moreover, our goal is not just the Land of Fire. Akatsuki has special business privileges in the Land of Lightning, as well as in other small countries. I think you should be bolder. We must expand and strengthen our business, taking the cannery business to the entire ninja world and striving to earn several billion ryo a year!"

Uchiha Makoto patiently explained that the grand principles he had previously shared with Senju Tobirama were too abstract and lacked any real substance; money was far more persuasive.

Although he actually disliked Tobirama Senju.

However, as a collaborator, he can indeed be considered a very good partner. The ninja world is so vast, there are so many opportunities to share with Konoha, and there are so many ninjas to contend with.

"That doesn't make sense."

Tobirama Senju nodded, ate a large, fragrant pancake, and looked at Makoto Uchiha. He couldn't help but think that this naturally evil Uchiha brat actually looked quite pleasing to the eye at this moment.

"Well, there are some things that Konoha won't do with Akatsuki, and we'll keep an eye on you."

"But what if some bad guys covet our business? Such a profitable business is very eye-catching, and you know how greedy some people can be."

"We can't just stand by and watch them ruin our business."

Uchiha Makoto laughed and said, "When a business grows big, it's bound to have competitors."

If they are legitimate competitors, then let the product speak for itself.

However, the ninja village got involved, and the ninjas now possess both extraordinary power and technological advantages, making the cost extremely low.

The other major ninja villages are still busy with their traditional missions. Who in the ninja world can compete with them?

In other words, those bastards who like to abuse their privileges and have the opportunity to obtain illicit gains through illegitimate means will definitely be sent to the ground.

"Well, sometimes I can actually turn a blind eye."

"However, you can't do things as outrageously as last time. Big brother won't allow you to act recklessly!"

As expected.
Tobirama Senju once again chose to stand on his side.

After all, he's not stupid. Even traditional ninjas risk their lives on missions for money!

Who doesn't love shiny gold coins?

"That's good, that's good. I'll be more careful. After all, we're all just trying to make money."

"I don't want to get bloodied; harmony brings wealth!"

As Makoto Uchiha watched Tobirama Senju's expression change in the blink of an eye, his smile grew even brighter. He still missed Tobirama's arrogant and unruly attitude from the past.

Senju Tobirama, sensing the strange look in Uchiha Makoto's eyes, couldn't help but protest.

"Hmph, in the end, the biggest beneficiary is still your Akatsuki Village."

"Your Konoha has made a lot of money too. It's only because I brought you along that you had this opportunity."

"Alright, enough with the nonsense. Let's get down to business."

Tobirama Senju coughed and immediately skipped the topic.

The two began discussing adult topics.

Although there have been many collaborations between Akatsuki and Konoha, they have mostly revolved around traditional ninja missions.

Although Konoha and Akatsuki have an agreement on the proportion of missions.

However, the reality is certainly not that simple.

For example, some clients will specifically request a familiar ninja to perform the task.

Furthermore, economic development is uneven across different regions of the Land of Fire, resulting in varying rewards for tasks of the same difficulty.
A special joint operation.
The small ninja faction accepts the mission.
The total number, types, and regions of origin of tasks also change each year.
A host of problems arose, and the disputes have been ongoing ever since both sides established the mission acceptance platform. This, in turn, involves the core interests of the ninja villages and their inhabitants.

Compromises easily mean that our own people will suffer losses.

Unsurprisingly, the two started arguing again.

However, Makoto Uchiha was already used to it; their two villages would argue every year around this time.

But after years of getting to know each other, the two sides have developed a certain understanding, and the most they do during arguments is throw kunai at each other.

After a heated exchange, the two finally reached a rough consensus based on last year's work, and set the general direction for this year's task allocation.

Uchiha Makoto sat on the sofa, catching his breath slightly. He quickly drank the tea that Senju Tobirama had poured for him. Then, Senju Tobirama gave Uchiha Makoto a cold look, resisted the urge to shoot a kunai at him, and poured himself another cup of tea.

"I hope you, you bastard, behave yourself next year and don't cause any more trouble."

"Ah, that's unlikely. I have so many things to do, and every single one of them is important."

"I think we need to push for the development of our maritime power. The major fishing grounds around the Land of Fire and the Land of Whirlpools have been causing quite a bit of trouble lately."

"Furthermore, the meat, egg, and dairy project in Xiaoren Village is urgently needed to reduce the Engel coefficient!"

"Oh, right, the bank, issuing Akatsuki's currency. I've wanted to do that for a long time."

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Uchiha Makoto kept talking, indicating that he planned to start implementing these things little by little.

Moreover, the implementation is carried out openly, and some even require extensive publicity.

Although Tobirama Senju couldn't understand it, caution is a good virtue. For things he couldn't understand at all, he chose to listen silently and wait for Makoto Uchiha to put it into practice first before copying it!
In the aforementioned matters.

The number one entity that comes to mind is the bank, and the entity that issues currency.

Finance contains the magic of making money.

Previously, Akatsuki Village didn't have the ability to do these things, but now they finally have the ability to put them on the table.

The mainstream currency in the Land of Fire is actually precious metals; even when ninja villages collect money for missions, they use these.

Of course, the Land of Fire also has paper money.

However, the paper currency system officially promoted by the Land of Fire is almost destroyed by the insects. Their temperament and greed are comparable to Old Zhu's, and they are far superior!
It will likely be continuously revised as times change, gradually forming a modern monetary theory.

Nowadays, the banknotes issued by privately owned banks by some nobles and wealthy merchants are more credible than the currency of the Land of Fire.

This is actually a rare opportunity in our time. A well-known tycoon tried to seize the country's right to mint currency, but was immediately beaten down.

Akatsuki Village has absolutely no need to worry about being beaten by iron fists!
Of course, the Land of Fire is not without professionals who have reminded its current leadership that simply issuing more paper money and in larger amounts does not guarantee unlimited expansion of wealth, but that is of no use.

This is similar to the idea that cultural workers must be cultured; the principle is simple, but putting it into practice is very difficult.

Makoto Uchiha was certainly not an expert, but he didn't need to know these things either.

There are capable people among the wealthy businessmen; they just need to let professionals do what they are good at.

When issuing currency, there's no need to start with a large-scale rollout. It can circulate only within the Akatsuki village, guaranteed by the village's savings and credit. The Akatsuki ninjas will definitely buy it, and then gradually expand outwards. Uchiha Makoto's goal is to make it the mainstream currency of the Land of Fire, until it circulates throughout the entire ninja world!
Finally, they can repeatedly fleece investors by lowering and raising interest rates.

Making money by setting up factories and engaging in real industries is far too slow compared to this level of reaping profits with a sickle!

"What on earth are you talking about?"

"A complete mess?"

After listening for a while, Uchiha Makoto was very excited, having witnessed the terrifying power of such a weapon, but Senju Tobirama still couldn't understand a word of it.

It is indeed too difficult for him to understand these things from just a few words.

But he knew about paper money.

His father once spoke to him earnestly, with a hint of resentment, when he was involved in family affairs.

"Those banknotes are just a pile of rotten paper, completely worthless!"

"Don't believe what those nobles say!"

Over the years, Tobirama Senju has followed his father's advice and has not made any mistakes.

"If Konoha is willing to come to Akatsuki Village to exchange their currency and deposit it in Akatsuki Village's bank, I can offer a higher interest rate."

"You're dreaming!"

"I think you're just after my principal!"

Tobirama Senju immediately shook his head in refusal. He had no idea what Makoto Uchiha had been muttering, so how could he possibly fall for Makoto's trick?

Uchiha Makoto, that naturally evil Uchiha brat, is full of wicked schemes. You have to be extra careful about anything he brings up!
"Whatever you want."

"I will do it anyway. Honesty is the foundation. At least I have never gone back on my word regarding the terms of the contract. This is a matter of Akatsuki's reputation!"

"Hmph, who knows what you'll be like in the future!"

Hashirama Senju remained cautious, even though it was true that Akatsuki had maintained a good reputation.

For a while.

Uchiha Makoto was somewhat disheartened.

What he wanted to do was beyond Tobirama Senju's comprehension. Those extremely dark and highly profitable methods were unspeakable. Of course, it's normal that Tobirama Senju probably also had difficulty understanding ninjas.

Ultimately, the two ended their conversation.

"Let's go, let's have dinner at your place!"

"Hmph, let's go. For the sake of the money, we'll call it a day."

"By the way, I heard that Lord Hashirama is going to be a grandfather. How come you're still single?"

"none of your business!"

"You don't actually like men, do you?"

"???"

"."

"Can my son marry Lord Hashirama's granddaughter?"

"You're dreaming!!!"

Makoto Uchiha initiated a casual conversation, hoping to ease tensions with Tobirama Senju, but it wasn't very effective.

(End of this chapter)