He was in Konoha, and his domineering aura was overflowing.

After much thought and searching,

Hiruzen Sarutobi made a startled discovery.

Hey, I guess I really have to take the blame for this.

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Chapter 70 Why isn't the daimyo directly under my command?

"Danzo, the village has a very difficult task for you!"

……

As the saying goes, what's done is done, let's eat first.

The meeting room seemed to be swarming with countless sparrows, chirping incessantly.

"You people from Konoha are so rude!"

"The local kids are so ill-mannered!"

Fire Country officials joined forces with Iwagakure ninja to denounce Konoha for their inhumanity.

Hiruzen Sarutobi shrank back, not daring to speak rashly.

He could be sarcastic and sarcastic when the people robbed in Yanyin Village, but he could also be all smiles and gentle punches when the officials who came were from the other four countries.

But they happen to be from the Land of Fire, one of our own.

Interrupt the spellcasting directly.

No one else expected that their child had quietly done such a big thing.

The compensation and ransom from Iwagakure Village, as well as the accountability from the Daimyo, cannot be entirely accepted by the Konoha F4. The heads of all departments and ninja clans of Konoha must be present.

After all, the compensation offered by the people from Iwagakure Village is related to the possible increase in the budgets of various departments, while the arrival of the people from the capital city means that Konoha's budget may be reduced.

They are all closely related to them.

However, no one expected that their own child would cause such a big incident in such a short time.

Challenging a Jonin from another country as a Ninja Academy student—while it's said that a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger, you guys are being way too reckless!

Even in Konoha Village, ninjas in a bloodthirsty frenzy don't care about such things. What if the other side is determined to reduce Konoha's future population?

There's no shortage of idiots among ninjas!

Among these ninja clan leaders, there was one who didn't fit in.

The current head of the Uchiha clan.

"You've broadened your horizons? Not bad."

Upon hearing the news that his genius had gained insight, he nodded slightly, a confident and smug smile spreading across his face.

Although it is unknown why the Sharingan was awakened, Uchiha people generally have to go through a painful experience to awaken it. It is clear that they did not suffer much pain to awaken it in the village.

The old man was pleased.

Amidst the cacophony, Fujiwara Osamu remained unmoved, as if his surroundings were irrelevant to him.

Yes, although he was also ripped off and lost a lot of money, and even got beaten up, as the saying goes, you can't build something new without breaking down the old, and he saw things very clearly.

If you jump too high, you'll easily get beaten up again.

He glanced sideways at the impassioned and reasoned official, and shook his head helplessly.

'Sigh, how undignified! They don't even understand the principle of yielding willingly.'

He didn't organize anyone to cause trouble; it was simply that the other nobles who had been robbed were venting their anger at today's meeting.

Although he has the highest status on this trip, can he stop someone from jumping out to take a beating?

Especially this attack.

He was very open-minded; no matter what, Konoha would never take any action against those people.

The people we encountered in Iwagakure were either second-generation ninjas or commoner geniuses—all future leaders of Konoha.

The aristocracy is different; they are mostly current pillars of Konoha or super geniuses who are beginning to show the potential to become pillars.

How can I teach the other party a lesson?

Can you win someone over with words?

Bang bang bang!

A nobleman slammed his hand on the solid wood table and said with dissatisfaction, "Lord Hokage, Konoha's attitude today makes it very difficult for us to persuade the Daimyo not to reduce Konoha's funding."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression turned serious.

Have fun as you please, but don't joke around with the funds.

At that moment, the entire audience's brains activated their computing power, searching for words that could be used to retaliate.

Just then, Nara Shikaku coughed lightly, attracting everyone's attention.

Under the gaze of the entire audience, Nara Siji, the current president, wore a mysterious smile and spoke softly, his voice just loud enough to cover the entire room.

“We have heard your demands, but…” He looked at the officials from the Land of Fire, waved his hands, and looked quite helpless.

"If His Majesty the Daimyo cuts off Konoha's funding, it will inevitably affect Konoha's business ecosystem. At that time, we can hardly guarantee that we can keep certain troublemakers at ease in Konoha."

A sudden enlightenment!

The stench of blood filled the air, and I gasped for breath.

As expected of the Hokage's assistant, a person of unparalleled intelligence, from the Nara clan!

That's a perfectly valid point!

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked around in surprise, then looked at his three companions and found that they had similar expressions.

Mitokado Homura, who served as Konoha's external window and coordinating finances, stood up and agreed, "That's certainly true."

To be honest, many people in Konoha have been paying attention to Isogen's every move for a long time.

Danzo was the first choice, but at that time, Isogen's talent was more focused on minor skills, and he wasn't particularly outstanding in other areas. To enter Root, one had to be an elite among the Chunin, and Isogen had a good relationship with Kushina. If I messed with him, Kushina might go home and complain to me, so I passed on him.

Secondly, there are the second-generation ninja clan members who were overshadowed by the will of the Fifty Strings. Their parents thought it was perfectly fine for children to play around. They played even more excessively when they were in school, but they didn't reach the level of the later Fifty Strings.

Later, it wasn't that they tacitly approved of Wu Zixian's actions, but rather that Wu Zixian's backer was stronger than any of them, so they could only keep their heads down and hope that their own child would live up to their expectations.

Then a year passed, and Isogen went on a mission. Before he went, he was fine, and everyone still treated him like a young child. But when he came back, everything was different; he had captured a Jinchuriki alive.

With a twist of fate, the fifty strings become a powerful support.

What are they supposed to do?

Should they come forward and say that what you did was wrong?

Damn it, even the Hokage himself couldn't do anything, and you're still counting on us?

And you don't even look at how powerful he is. He's a Jonin of the Uchiha clan, right? He's recognized as a powerful figure throughout the entire ninja world, isn't he?

This formidable man was slapped a few times and ended up with two three-tomoe jade pendants.

Absolutely invincible.

They were also afraid that their attempts to lecture the children would backfire and they would be tortured instead.

It wasn't that they didn't want to restrain Fifty Strings' behavior; it was just that Fifty Strings' behavior was moving much faster than any of them had expected.

They were very helpless.

The nobleman who had spoken earlier stared at Mitokado En with an incredulous look.

"You're telling me you can't even control one subordinate?!"

"Ahem, I need to correct you. No matter how you look at it, Isogen-kun is still a student who hasn't graduated from the Ninja Academy yet," Mitokado Homura reminded him, giving Sarutobi Hiruzen a wink.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded repeatedly and chuckled, "Yes, Konoha was founded to protect its young. We really can't control where the children want to play."

The nobleman looked at these people, some helpless and others resigned, his face changing from red to green to purple, like a fine palette of colors.

Just then, Danzo, who had been silent all along, spoke up.

"Konoha never forces ninjas to make unreasonable choices."

Upon hearing this, all the ninjas in the conference room turned their gazes to Danzo, their expressions identically astonished.

Is this something Danzo would say?

Moreover, they will not force ninjas to make choices. Which ninja village would say or do that?

There's a limit to how much you can joke around, right?

The four anti-badgers remained unmoved and casually said, "If you have any complaints, you can try talking to Lord Mito."

Secret Techniques for Parents!

Among the long-standing aristocracy, Uzumaki Mizuto's name is far more prominent than that of ordinary people.

The older and more established the nobility, the better they understand the value of the Whirlpool family.

As expected, several nobles' expressions changed drastically upon hearing the name Uzumaki Mito.

Danzo found it very satisfying to watch.

He has never been fond of these nobles, and in this respect, he has truly inherited his teacher's talent.

The true meaning lies in using one's power to bully others.

This idea of ​​Konoha was ingrained in his very being since the beginning of time. He had it when he was in school, but back then they hadn't hatched Pokémon like Fifty Strings.

The frustration I've been feeling lately has been effectively relieved.

Fujiwara Osamu looked at the people he had brought, all of whom were speechless, and his face behind the folding fan showed a rather helpless expression.

That's why I hate talking to stupid people.

Unfortunately, we bring these people with us, so we have to tolerate them on the surface, no matter how stupid they are.

I don't know when it started, but every time we go out, it's always a smart person leading a few idiots—a suffocating tradition.

"Ahem, excuse my interruption, but our little matter is insignificant. Actually, I came to Konoha with a mission assigned by the Daimyo." He looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

……

After a heated argument, the meeting ended. Fujiwara Osamu, who felt that he was more afraid of stupidity than bad behavior, rubbed his temples and sighed.

He knew from the beginning that arguing would not yield any answers.

It's impossible for a daimyo to really fall out with Konoha over a few disgraceful nobles.

The idea of ​​holding the Chunin Exams was also rejected.

Despite the fierce fighting in the Ninja World War, these rulers were simply enjoying tea and gatherings.

But even the best relationship can't stop the urge to show off.

Yes, the real purpose of holding a joint Chunin Exam involving multiple ninja villages is for the Fire Country Daimyo to show off to the other Daimyo.

However, this is only one part of the whole.

"What do you think of the conditions, Igogaku-kun?" Fujiwara Osamu asked with a smile as he looked at Igogaku, who had been invited from across the room.

"Becoming a Guardian Ninja has many advantages, especially for a young prodigy like Isogen-kun. Guardian Ninjas are directly under the Daimyo and hold a high position."

Task: Undermine the enemy.

Even a high-ranking official needs manpower.

Isogen blinked.

First of all, the system of protecting ninjas has existed for a long time, but the number of people involved has never been constant.

Second.

"Why isn't the daimyo directly under my command?"

"Pfft!" Fujiwara Osamu's previous rest seemed to have vanished, his hand holding the teacup froze in mid-air, dumbfounded.