Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

"Doesn't he like money?"

"We don't want his life, we just want his Earthly Grudge. We can buy it with money," Hiruzen Sarutobi said slowly.

The Earthly Grudges and Desires are of extremely high value.

Certified by Mizuto Uzumaki.

On one hand, he was the key material for that person's resurrection, used to clear the knots in the broken meridians of that body.

On the other hand, it also has the function of repairing severed limbs, which is one of the development directions of Konoha's medical system.

Of course, since Hiruzen Sarutobi has been preparing materials for so long, the absence of the Earth Grudge Fear is not a big deal.

Based on the Mito Uzumaki Sealing Technique, Hiruko developed a preliminary cell fusion technique, which is usable.

But after all, it's asking the teacher to do something for me...

Making thorough preparations will better show your sincerity...

Danzo Shimura frowned.

Should we buy it?

He didn't actually have this habit; whether it was inside or outside the village, he was more used to robbing...

However, within the village now, the Hokage's powerful influence is restricting him...

However, there is no such restriction for external parties.

It seems that he sensed what Shimura Danzo was thinking.

Hiruzen Sarutobi added, "If he has any intention of suddenly attacking someone, then of course I'll take him out."

"If a trade could be made, that would be great, whether for the sake of Lord Hashirama's reputation or for the continuous stream of fresh Earth Grudge Flies in the future..."

Danzo Shimura nodded in agreement.

The probability of capturing Kakuzu in his entirety is not high; such a master would always have the ability to fight back.

In the midst of battle, even valuable local strongholds will likely become riddled with holes.

Even if we obtained a complete Earth Grudge Feast, let alone a damaged one, there's no guarantee that Konoha would have a suitable successor…

After all, if the Earthly Grudge was really easy to cultivate, Kakuzu wouldn't have had the chance to snatch it back then.

Instead, it was the higher-ups of Takigakure Village who used land resentment to suppress him.

"So how do we lure him in?"

"Besides, Hiruzen, the village is short of money right now..." Shimura Danzo said thoughtfully, "Although Koharu and En have been fighting hard with the Land of Fire recently, it is said that the finances are not a problem."

"Are they reliable in this regard? I haven't looked into it specifically yet..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled:

"Spread rumors in the black market that someone wants to buy land, offering whatever price is asked, and then pretend to place a bounty in bounty offices in various countries."

"But be careful, when you're impersonating those nobles, remember to use an arrogant and unrestrained tone, mimicking a fool who has never seen true power and is single-mindedly pursuing immortality..."

"The transaction will take place on the outskirts of the capital of the Land of Fire."

For a ninja like Kakuzu, having his Earth Grudge Fear weapon targeted is something he cannot tolerate…

If it were one of the five hidden villages, then perhaps it would be fine.

However, for a nobleman who is ignorant of his own limitations, it is not difficult to eliminate him silently.

They met on the outskirts of the capital of the Land of Fire.

This distanced him from Konoha, reducing his suspicions and increasing the credibility of his noble origins.

"You don't need to worry about money, Danzo."

"In three to five years, all you'll be worrying about is how to spend your money..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi remarked with a sigh, "For ninjas, money is both very useful and ultimately useless..."

In Hiruzen Sarutobi's view, in a world with extraordinary power, currency has a clear marginal benefit.

For lower- and middle-ranking ninjas, currency is no different from that of ordinary people; it is a basic necessity.

But for ninjas of Jonin rank and above, money is something they can easily obtain.

Spending money can quickly train a Chunin.

However, the difficulty and probability of producing a Jonin, or even a master who can fight against a Kage, decreases exponentially.

Although the First Hokage once sold tailed beasts for money, that was based on the special historical context at the time. If it were during the Fourth Shinobi World War, tailed beasts would be priceless treasures.

Even with a billion taels, or double that amount, it's impossible to negotiate a deal for the tailed beasts.

Because the side that wins the military victory can completely dominate everything; this is an eternal truth.

To convert money into combat power, we still need to rely on two aspects.

First, by iterating ninjutsu and ninja tools through scientific research, a large amount of money can be burned into real combat power.

Medical reels are just one example.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's true ambition was to control Hashirama's cells within a reasonable and stable range of intensity, allowing all Konoha ninja to bask in the glory of this First Hokage...

It doesn't matter if you don't know Wood Release; as long as your chakra level is high enough, you can be called "Konoha Superman".

This is also extremely beneficial for strengthening the shared understanding in Konoha—that everyone has Hashirama cells in their bodies!

Of course, this path is very difficult, and it is obvious that a huge amount of money will be spent on trial and error.

But it's well worth it.

This is one of the reasons why Hiruzen Sarutobi insisted on reviving Tobirama Senju.

Integrating the Uchiha clan and supplementing their combat power are only one aspect; his research capabilities are what Konoha needs most.

Secondly, it is to establish a security system that is different from that of the major hidden villages.

With a relatively secure system in place, the vast majority of ninjas are able to proactively explore and break through limitations.

Otherwise, one will fall into a survival-oriented conservative state and be unable to unleash one's deep talents.

Secondly, the pioneering protection system, like a 'light,' will attract countless confused moths...

This applies not only to lower-ranking ninjas.

This also applies to some talented and strong individuals.

They are not short of money.

However, what is "paid by the employer" and what is "earned by the individual" are different!

The sense of belonging and emotional value it provides are priceless.

It can inject warm light into their empty spirits.

"Is it really so? Hiruzen..."

Danzo Shimura frowned: "I really don't know what you're up to, why are you being so mysterious?"

"Who should we send to meet with Kakuzu?"

"At least two experts at Orochimaru's level, plus Sakumo Hatake would be best..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head:

"It's not mysterious. I told you about Danzo. I'll take you there to show your face."

"I'll take you to the capital of the Land of Fire to get the money, and while we're at it, we'll also visit that Kakuzu."

"With the two of us brothers fighting together, what's there to worry about... Is there any combination in the entire Hidden Leaf Village stronger than the two of us?"

Danzo Shimura was taken aback: "That makes sense!"

The Hokage, along with his assistant, entertained a rogue ninja from Takigakure...

That's an incredible blessing!

#

A month later.

Uchiha clan.

Fugaku Uchiha stared at Itachi, who was crying loudly in the stroller, looking completely lost in thought.

I wasn't ready to be a dad yet, and suddenly my eldest son was born...

It's all that old man Deng's fault!

If he hadn't said he needed to be patient, leaving him with nothing to do all day, how could things have turned out like this...?

"Is my single life really over?"

"Since it's already happened, we just have to accept it!"

Fugaku Uchiha sighed inwardly, "I will be a good father! Yes, I definitely will..."

At this time.

Uchiha Isshin strode in, a broad smile on his face: "Fugaku, I heard you had a son!"

"Yes, that's how it has to be. Only with a thriving population can the Uchiha clan have a future..."

"Have you chosen a name yet?"

Fugaku Uchiha quickly composed himself, after all, he had just mentally criticized him.

"I'll name him Itachi... I hope he'll be quick-witted and resourceful, able to detect dangers and opportunities for our clan."

"Great name, great!"

Uchiha Isshin put down the milk powder and gifts he was holding and exclaimed, "I think he might just be the next clan leader or young clan leader!"

Fugaku Uchiha's lips twitched slightly.

Recently, it seems that Old Deng has been driven almost mad by the Third Hokage, who has been recruiting marginalized Uchiha into the patrol force, causing quite a stir in the clan territory for some time.

It took considerable effort for Isshin to reunite the Uchiha clan's consensus, characterizing it as a sugar-coated bullet from Konoha...

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself..." Fugaku advised Isshin.

He always felt that if the clan chief continued to suppress his emotions like this, he would probably have a mental breakdown.

While it's possible that a particular bloodline could awaken the legendary Mangekyou Sharingan...

But the probability of dying from grief and indignation seems to be higher.

"Pressure? I don't have any pressure at all..."

Uchiha Isshin scoffed, "Fugaku, Hiruzen Sarutobi's sugar-coated bullets won't last... Konoha's going to run out of money!"

"I won't feel pressured; pressure shortens lifespan."

"I will wait for the future of the Uchiha clan's revival to arrive, and I will live well..."

Fugaku Uchiha nodded in agreement.

However, he felt that the old clan chief's mental state was becoming somewhat unstable...

And at this moment.

At a time when the Uchiha clan was convinced that Konoha was going to run out of money.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, traveling light and carrying the final product of "Holy Land Maru," arrived at the capital of the Land of Fire.