Naruto: Yes, Uchiha-sama.

Chapter 199 Lord Light and Shadow, you are the sun in our hearts! (Konoha: ???)

Akatsuki Village.

meeting room.

The room was already filled with people at this moment.

Not only were there important figures from the Land of Fire present, but also a group of wealthy merchants and minor nobles. Those who were brought into this room by Uchiha Makoto had basically already heard the news.

Akatsuki Village is about to make another big move.

Akatsuki Village is no ordinary ninja village. Uchiha Makoto has extended his reach far and wide, not only interfering in the economy but also influencing the politics of the Land of Fire in various ways. Otherwise, so many nobles wouldn't have come to this conference room.

A smart person could see at a glance that what Makoto Uchiha wanted was definitely not simply to dominate the ninja world.

Ambitious people usually don't stop until they reach the end of a path.

—This time, the topic is even more related to food production.

Well known.

People will die if they don't eat.

Ambitious people are never short of speculators.

Upon hearing the word "grain," the group became very interested and rushed over overnight.

They chattered incessantly inside the room.

Makoto Uchiha was the last person to arrive at the room.

As soon as I walked in the door.

All eyes in the conference room turned to Uchiha Makoto.

He was wearing a sharp suit with a bright red flower pinned to his chest, and the two-tailed cat stood proudly on his shoulder.

"Please, everyone, have a seat."

After Uchiha Makoto sat down in the main seat, a gentle smile appeared on his face. Then, everyone in the room chose their seats according to their status and sat down in turn.

"Lord Light and Shadow, let's get down to business. It wasn't easy for me to come here; it took me several days just to get here."

"Yes, yes, Lord Light and Shadow."

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The one who spoke was a high-ranking nobleman from the Land of Fire, followed by several people echoing his words.

Makoto Uchiha didn't keep this a secret.

"Agriculture in the ninja world is about to undergo a revolution, and a revolution that will be epoch-making!"

"The Akatsuki Village will lead this revolution!"

After speaking, Makoto Uchiha clapped his hands, and several Anbu ninjas who had been standing outside the conference room walked in and displayed the Akatsuki village's research results on the blackboard wall in the conference room.

The densely packed data on the blackboard wall was dazzling, but the people in the room were looking at the data very carefully, bit by bit.

Newly developed improved varieties, fertilizer usage per acre, water consumption, maturity speed, suitable growing environment, and most importantly, yield increase per acre.

"That's outrageous! How could that be possible?"

"Average yield of 300 kilograms per mu!"

"This is simply a fantasy!"

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quickly.

Several nobles and merchants who read quickly looked up at Uchiha Makoto, their eyes filled with disbelief.

In terms of killing, they are indeed inferior to ninjas.

But when it comes to farming, they believe they can still outdo Uchiha Makoto and his group of ninjas.

Whether nobles or merchants, everyone in this conference room shared a common identity: landowners. As landowners, they were extremely familiar with the Fire Kingdom's grain production, as familiar as an electrician was with the daily copper price—they knew it by heart.

Currently, agriculture in the Land of Fire still relies heavily on the weather. Even in the most fertile land, in a good year with favorable weather, the yield per acre is only about 100 kilograms, which is the ceiling that an agricultural society can reach.

Now, Uchiha Makoto suddenly produces grain yield data of 300 kilograms per mu.

How is this possible!
If an ordinary person dared to say such nonsense in front of them, they would immediately fly into a rage.

But the person in front of him was Uchiha Makoto.

—Although Guangying has a temper that can be a bit volatile at times and he likes to kill entire families, his reputation is always impeccable. If he says he wants to work with you to make money, he will give you every penny he owes. Even if he wants to kill your whole family, he will pay you first and then kill them.

"Ladies and gentlemen, these data have all been tested in the field and there is no exaggeration whatsoever."

"But Lord Light and Shadow, how exactly did you do that?"

"First of all, there are several determining factors for grain yield. The first is the grain variety. Superior grain varieties can yield higher yields, and you should all have heard of Wood Release, right?"

"That's right, it's the unique secret technique of the First Hokage of Konoha. Wood Release can create a sea of ​​trees in just a few breaths, and this ability can also be used in breeding, enough to skip the most difficult process of breeding and save several years of breeding time. Akatsuki Village has cooperated with the First Hokage and has already obtained several batches of excellent grain seeds. In addition, there is the simple method of collecting and fermenting manure for fertilizer. This method is too backward. Akatsuki Village invented a chemical fertilizer process. This product can replace ordinary fertilizer and increase grain yield by about half."

"With the combination of various conditions, a grain yield of 300 kilograms per mu was achieved."

Uchiha Makoto gave a brief explanation, and the nobles and merchants in the room listened patiently. Afterward, their expressions became extremely excited.

Agricultural Revolution!

This is a true agricultural revolution!
Grain production has at least tripled overnight, and agriculture throughout the Land of Fire, and even the entire ninja world, will be transformed as a result.

Especially those wealthy merchants who have already staked their fortunes on Uchiha Makoto, even if Uchiha Makoto only shares a small portion of their wealth with them, they can still make a fortune.

"Lord Light and Shadow, so you've summoned us here this time because you're willing to go through fire and water, even at the cost of your life!"

"I am willing to offer my loyalty to Lord Light and Shadow!"

"loyalty!!"

Such voices rose and fell throughout the conference room.

It didn't take long.

The meeting room was also clearly divided into two factions.

On one side were the nobles of the Land of Fire, and on the other side were the merchants of the Land of Fire.

Uchiha Makoto stroked the purring Two-Tailed Cat in his arms, his eyes scanning the room. He noticed that the vast majority of those shouting their loyalty were merchants. He wasn't surprised at all.

Merchants have always lived in harsh conditions. They are like domesticated pigs raised by nobles. Once they are fattened up, they are slaughtered and eaten when the nobles get hungry.

They had no choice before, but now Makoto Uchiha has shown his ambition.

He has always treated businessmen regardless of their status or bloodline; the capable rise and the mediocre fall.

As for the nobles, if he could go on a killing spree, Uchiha Makoto could slaughter hundreds of thousands of nobles in the ninja world to add some excitement to this new era.

This is the style of doing things.
If they had to choose a ruler, the wealthy merchants would really prefer Uchiha Makoto, at least they would have had the opportunity to climb to a high position.

Instead of generation after generation.
The remaining nobles, who remained silent, continued to maintain their composure on the surface.

But I was already getting anxious inside.

The key to the agricultural revolution is in the hands of the Akatsuki Village. Whoever cooperates with the Akatsuki Village will have access to the most advanced grain production capacity in the ninja world.

The saying goes, "When grain prices are low, farmers suffer."

The yield per acre has increased several times, and with the increase in grain production, the price of grain will inevitably fall.

If their production remains unchanged, their income will inevitably drop sharply. It can be said that the more land they own, the more they will lose—great nobles are usually large landowners!
soon.

After a chorus of "loyalty" subsided.

Several nobles finally couldn't hold back any longer and inquired about the conditions that Uchiha Makoto wanted to offer.

"There are no conditions to discuss."

"I just hope that the Land of Fire can increase its food production as much as possible, so that fewer people will die in the Land of Fire every year."

"Lord Light and Shadow, you are truly righteous!"

"Lord Light and Shadow, the entire Fire Kingdom owes you a debt of gratitude, generation after generation, it will never be enough to repay it!"

"That's right, Light and Shadow, I also want to repay your kindness!"

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Before Uchiha Makoto could say more than a few words, several more rounds of flattery erupted in the conference room. To these compliments, he couldn't help but smile and even let out a soft hum.

"You flatter me, please be quiet for a moment."

"To ensure the overall food production and food security of the Land of Fire, Akatsuki Village will take the lead in establishing a 'Land of Fire Agricultural Association.' We will join hands with various forces to regulate food prices and planting standards within the Land of Fire, integrate storage and transportation resources in various regions, and focus on the development of all key areas that promote the development of the food industry. For example, the research and development and popularization of high-quality grain seeds and fertilizers, the construction and upgrading of grain depots in various regions, the optimization and smooth flow of grain transportation channels, the dynamic monitoring and regulation of market grain prices, and also the food production protection system to cope with disasters such as blizzards and low temperatures... all matters related to the food industry."

Uchiha Makoto spoke slowly, describing the framework of the agricultural association he had meticulously crafted.

He intends to utilize the high-quality seeds and fertilizers at his disposal, unite a large number of wealthy merchants and landowners, and establish unified rules for agricultural industries in their respective territories. Through advanced technology, capital operation, and unified management and transportation, he aims to increase the grain production of the Land of Fire. In this process, the tentacles of the Akatsuki Village will penetrate deeper and become the dominant force, ultimately controlling the grain lifeline of the Land of Fire.

The wealthy businessmen in the conference room nodded repeatedly.
This is an extremely ambitious and systematic plan.

If this can really be achieved, it could indeed increase the Land of Fire's food production.

This also means that the agricultural association can intervene and determine the prices of agricultural products in the Land of Fire.

Isn't this a disguised form of monopoly?
The word "monopoly" means endless profits!
The nobles, however, were filled with dread upon closer examination.

The foundation of the Land of Fire revolves around the management and taxation of all aspects of land and agriculture. Now, the Akatsuki Village has established a so-called agricultural association, hoping to take over all of these things?
What is Akatsuki trying to do?

Are you planning a rebellion?
The nobles present grew increasingly alarmed as they thought about it, sweat beading on their foreheads, and some even turned pale.

But in the end, no one dared to stand up and shout "traitorous scoundrel!" at Uchiha Makoto!
Generally speaking.
People like Uchiha Makoto deserve to be punished by heaven and beaten to the ground by a tangible iron fist.

The problem is that a tangible iron fist is based on violence, and in this meeting room, who possesses the greatest violence?
Without a doubt—the fist of supreme light and shadow is the biggest!
The nobles only held power in name only—even a noble family from the Qinghua clan could have their entire family killed, so in Uchiha Makoto's eyes, a noble status was not a get-out-of-jail-free card.

"Lord Light and Shadow, this suggestion is indeed good, but the Agricultural Association has too many and too varied jurisdictions. I think the daimyo should take the lead."

A nobleman close to the daimyo lineage stood up and tactfully offered his suggestions for revision.

The agricultural association encompasses far too many things; it has to include the entire agricultural industry of the Land of Fire, and there are simply too many interests to consider. It would be good if we could see results within a year or two.

However, it would be much easier if the daimyo of the Land of Fire took the lead.

"Ah"

"I believe that Akatsuki Village is capable enough to handle all of this, and there is absolutely no need for the Daimyo to worry."

"Moreover, from a business perspective, the Agricultural Association is just a commercial cooperation organization. Only by becoming a member can one be qualified to cooperate with Akatsuki Village and obtain the right to purchase high-quality grain seeds and fertilizers. Everything is voluntary. However, I believe that a group of conscientious and idealistic cooperators will emerge in the Land of Fire to participate in the Agricultural Association for the sake of the Land of Fire's food security."

After giving a cold laugh, Uchiha Makoto directly rejected the nobleman who had spoken.

Due to the current order in the ninja world, Akatsuki Village cannot use purely violent means to seize land from nobles, but it can still achieve its goal indirectly by leveraging its technological advantages.

Only landowners who have joined the agricultural association are eligible to purchase high-quality grain seeds and fertilizers. All grain seeds sold by Xiaoren Village must undergo strict supervision before being planted or sold. Unauthorized sales are strictly prohibited. If any violation is discovered, Xiaoren Village has the right to severely punish the offender to ensure a several-year gap in grain seed quality.

Faced with the prospect of real financial gain, many nobles and wealthy merchants will readily vote with their feet and engage in in-depth cooperation with Akatsuki Village.

Once the agricultural association reaches a certain scale, combining capital and grain trade, Makoto Uchiha can lead them to launch a price war.

Xiaoren Village possesses the most advanced grain production capacity. With its superior grain output, even if it lowers the price of grain by several percent, selling it at cabbage prices, it can still crush its opponents.

At that time, will there be more people in the aristocratic group sticking together for warmth, or more people kicking each other while she's down?

The result is self-evident.

So this time, the advantage is on my side!

"Lord Light and Shadow... This... How can this be!"

"Your Highness will absolutely not allow such a thing to happen."

Please think it over!

Some nobles still wanted to persuade him further.

They really didn't expect Uchiha Makoto to go this far; he's trying to destroy the Land of Fire's foundation.

But such a sound.

It was quickly drowned out by the cheers of the merchants and the rest of the nobles.

The businessmen didn't care about such things; they were staunch capitalist warriors. If there was a business opportunity that could generate supernormal profits, they would definitely seize it.

As for the other cheering nobles—sorry, whether the rule of the Fire Country's daimyo is secure or not has little to do with them.

Makoto Uchiha is the sun in their hearts!
(End of this chapter)