Naruto: Building the Strongest Uchiha Starting with Gacha Pulls

Chapter 143 is all?

As soon as Orochimaru said this, Gen Uchiha knew that his dear teacher also had his eye on the riches accumulated by the Uchiha clan.

Within Konoha, there are very few forces that have the financial resources to provide this money.

There aren't many ways to get this money out, but no matter what channel it comes from, it can't be made public.

We are about to perform a forbidden technique that touches life and soul, and after the Impure World Reincarnation, the First Hokage had already ordered Konoha to prohibit such experiments.

Although the Third Hokage was not a soft-hearted person, he would never agree to this on the surface, and he was likely to show great resistance to it unless there were enough benefits to entice him.

Therefore, we need a force that can provide stable, covert funding and has a certain degree of autonomy in the use of funds.

It could be a large, independent department, or a large ninja clan with ample wealth.

Tsunade's medical department is just getting on track, and it's precisely when they're short of money that she herself might not agree to what we're doing. But if we're to cooperate with other forces, we not only need a reason, but we'll also be in a passive position.

Compared to others, the Uchiha clan is the best choice.

Orochimaru's voice drifted into his ears, and Gen Uchiha could understand Orochimaru's concerns.

The collaboration between the original timeline and Danzo was a choice made out of necessity.

Only someone like Danzo, who lived in the sewers, would have the potential to do something so blatantly forbidden with Orochimaru.

The former had a strong foundation in Konoha, almost second only to the leader, and held the Root organization, wielding immense power and influence. He was rich and powerful, able to meet all of Orochimaru's experimental needs. The latter, on the other hand, possessed extraordinary talent, and his research capabilities were exactly what Danzo desired.

Although it was a mutually beneficial arrangement, Orochimaru was undoubtedly in a more passive position.

In this world, the Uchiha clan behind Genji Uchiha seems to be a more suitable partner for Orochimaru than Danzo.

As a top-tier clan in the ninja world with a history spanning thousands of years, the Uchiha clan boasts first-class financial resources, material resources, and channels, and is more independent, providing greater assistance than the Root clan, whose finances are controlled by the Hokage.

Furthermore, with a close disciple like Uchiha Gen, Orochimaru's cooperation with the Uchiha clan had a trustworthy foundation.

The key question is how much of the Uchiha clan's power Gen can leverage, and what kind of bargaining chips Orochimaru can offer to entice the Uchiha clan.

"The resources I can access within the clan are relatively limited. However, the Grand Elder has the ability to act as the clan leader during the clan leader's recuperation period. But Orochimaru-sensei, you also know that the Uchiha is not an individual Uchiha. I need a proposal that can persuade the Grand Elder and convince most of the clan members at the clan meeting."

Orochimaru frowned slightly at Uchiha Gen's words.

As a top-tier clan with a history spanning millennia, very few things can impress the Uchiha clan.

It's either about power or politics.

In terms of power, unless Orochimaru discovers some secret related to the Sharingan, it will be difficult to entice the Uchiha. The only thing that can be exchanged is political promises and cooperation.

Orochimaru's power in Konoha has not yet reached the highest levels.

In any other ninja village, the leader of a Jonin class would be a high-ranking official. However, in Konoha, the true core consisted only of the Third Hokage and his classmates.

Orochimaru, as the leader of the Jonin squad, may not even be as high-ranking as the heads of powerful departments such as the head of the police department or the head of the intelligence department. He can only be considered to have one foot in the upper echelons.

He could offer immense political protection to minor ninja clans like Gekko and Uzuki, but his influence over the Uchiha, who sought high-ranking positions in Konoha, was considerably limited.

Does this mean he has no choice but to seek cooperation with Danzo?

While Orochimaru remained silent, Gen Uchiha continued, "Orochimaru-sensei, could you please tell me exactly how much you need?"

Orochimaru replied, "I need at least 20 million taels of silver a year for live test subjects, at least one every three days, otherwise it won't be enough. Ideally, they should be ninjas who can refine chakra, as they would be more valuable for experimental reference."

Now, it is Uchiha Gen who has fallen silent.

"What, isn't this too much?"

"No, I meant to ask—is that all?"

Ok?

Orochimaru frowned slightly.

"If it's 100 million taels a year, then there's really no way to get around it. But if it's only 10 million taels, we don't even need to mobilize the clan's treasury. The Grand Elder's annual dividends from the clan's shops are enough to satisfy most of the needs. Not to mention that he has a lot of antiques stored in his private collection. Selling just a few pieces would be enough."

As for the survivors—that's even simpler. The police department has plenty of people detained; some are no longer of value after interrogation, they're just freeloaders. There are spies and informants in every village all the time; it's impossible to catch them all. There's absolutely no need to worry about experimental subjects.”

Orochimaru was taken aback.

"Uchiha—is this all the annual bonus they get?"

Gen Uchiha nodded slowly.

"There is a ninja allowance within the clan, and bonuses are also distributed based on the level of the Sharingan and the position held within the clan."

My Jonin rank brings me a subsidy of around 600,000 taels per year, and my bonuses are usually no less than 2 million taels.

The Grand Elder has higher seniority and holds a position second only to the Clan Chief within the clan. His share of the profits is several times that of me. This amount of money, just from the Grand Elder's personal wealth, would be enough to sustain him for over a decade.

That's why everyone says the Uchiha clan is rich; everyone is envious.

The accumulated wealth and prestige over a thousand years is not just about riches and fame, but also about connections with various noble families in the Land of Fire.

Channels are crucial; doing business shouldn't be too easy.

Even the phrase "making a fortune every day" is insufficient to describe the money-making ability of the Uchiha clan, the top-tier name in the ninja world.

Orochimaru, despite his extraordinary talent and the fact that he stands at the pinnacle of the ninja world with considerable power and status, is ultimately of commoner origin and too young.

In a few more years, perhaps he will gradually understand just how profound the foundations of these powerful ninja clans have been for thousands of years.

The First Elder had long served as the second most powerful figure in the Uchiha clan, and the wealth he had accumulated over the years was perhaps comparable to that of a small to medium-sized ninja clan.

"Now, all you need to do is persuade the Grand Elder, which will be much easier."

Gen Uchiha looked at Orochimaru and said.

The Grand Elder has the ability to help Orochimaru, but such a large sum of money would be a huge drain on him over several years.

While this is far less difficult than persuading the entire Uchiha clan, it is still no easy task.

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