Naruto: Nara's skill set is incredibly sneaky.

Chapter 153 Why are all the Nara clan members so annoying?

Minato is also a man of action. After Shikaku gave him the idea, Minato immediately sought out Nara Shikaku.

Let's discuss how to scam, no, how to maximize profits.

"Shikaku-nii, this is Shikatoki's suggestion. What do you think?" Minato explained Shikatoki's idea in detail.

After a moment of contemplation, Shikaku slowly spoke: "This plan can be optimized. Since it was requested by the Daimyo, it means that the Daimyo has given Sunagakure benefits. I think gold dust alone is not enough; we also need to obtain this part of the benefits."

"We can test the waters; the more eager the Sand Village appears, the greater our advantage will be."

"Once we know roughly the bottom line, we can squeeze Sunagakure dry."

After listening, Minato's eyes twitched slightly. The Nara clan was too clever. With this scheme, Sunagakure was bound to suffer a great loss.

However, Minato didn't have much sympathy for Sunagakure.

"I will have someone inform Sunagakure that we will discuss the alliance tomorrow."

"Lord Hokage, I suggest that you notify Rasa separately." A golden light flashed in Shikaku's eyes.

Minato chuckled helplessly, "Shikaku-nii already said to just call me Minato, there's no need to be so formal. By the way, is there any custom in talking to Rasa alone?"

"Lord Hokage, I am now the head of the Nara clan. In formal occasions like this, you should address me by my title."

After Shikaku became the head of the Nara clan, he discovered that there were simply too many rules, and he had no choice but to abide by them.

"In addition, Rasa is impatient and eager for quick success. He can detect Sunagakure's bottom line with just a little probing. Chiyo and Ebizo are both cunning and shrewd, so it's better to avoid them. The task of bringing people over alone can be given to Shikatoki, who is more skilled at it."

Upon hearing this, Minato suddenly realized, "That makes sense. I'll have Shika take care of it. I'll have to trouble Shika-nii again tomorrow morning."

"It's my duty."

The brief discussion in the Hokage's office came to an end.

The people of Sunagakure are unaware that Konoha has already plotted against them and killed them.

The next morning.

After receiving Minato's request, Shika went directly to the guesthouse.

When you asked the deer, why did they pull Luosha away by themselves?

All Lu Shi wanted to say was, "Is it that simple?"

Lu Shi kicked open the door to Luo Sha's room.

This startled Rasa and the nearby Chiyo and Ebizo.

Rasa's muscles tensed as he warily eyed Shikatoki. "Nara Shikatoki, what are you doing? I am the Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure!"

Chiyo also stepped forward, saying, "Nara Shikatoki, things have gotten too out of hand now, and it's not looking good for anyone."

The people of Sunagakure thought that Nara Shikatoki had come to Yotsuki Village to seek revenge, so they were all very nervous.

Shika is known throughout the ninja world for having no taboos.

Lu Shi gave a wicked smile, instantly appearing beside Luo Sha and putting his arm around Luo Sha's shoulder. "Don't worry, I'm just having a good chat with Luo Sha. I won't do anything to him. I promise, when I bring him back, he'll be perfectly fine!"

After saying that, Lu Shi didn't care whether the people present agreed or not, and quickly left with Luo Sha.

Chiyo watched this scene with a mixture of emotions on her face.

Ebizo asked helplessly, "Sister, what do we do now?"

"What to do? Just let it be! We can't afford to mess with Nara Shikatoki. We're still in Konoha Village, so Namikaze Minato will definitely side with Nara Shikatoki. Anyway, he said he wouldn't do anything to Rasa, so at least that guarantees Rasa's survival."

"Since that's the case, Luo Sha brought this trouble upon himself, so he should take responsibility for it."

After Chiyo finished speaking, she turned and left. If it weren't for Sunagakure, she wouldn't have wanted to come to Konoha.

Here, you can only suffer indignities and even see the enemy who killed your son and daughter-in-law, but you can't take revenge.

Therefore, Chiyo has been unusually irritable lately.

the other side.

Shikaku brought Rasa to the Hokage's office, where Minato and Shikaku had been waiting for a long time.

Luo Sha is still completely bewildered.

Shikaku spoke directly, "Fourth Kazekage, I've invited you here today regarding the alliance you mentioned yesterday."

"So—Nara Shikatoki inexplicably dragged me out to discuss an alliance?"

Luo Sha took a while to calm down, but when he heard the word "alliance," he became excited.

"Does Konoha intend to form an alliance?"

"Of course, as the saying goes, having more friends means having more options. Our Hokage naturally hopes for world peace," Shikaku said with a smile.

Rasa glanced at Minato Namikaze.

At that moment, Minato nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Rasa was secretly delighted. "That's a good thing! We can sign an alliance agreement and reach a mutual assistance agreement. This will benefit both ninja villages, and not only our two villages, but also the daimyo of both countries would like to see this."

"Form an alliance my ass! What does Sunagakure have to help each other with? They have nothing, yet they're talking about forming an alliance? Do they think Konoha is some kind of charity?"

Deer interrupted the excited Luo Sha directly, his tone filled with disdain.

"If there's really a need, Minato, trust me. I'll take Kurama and Isobu and storm through Sunagakure. Besides, Kurama still has his eye on the One-Tailed Beast!"

Luo Sha's excitement vanished without a trace in an instant.

Nara Shikatoki still wields considerable influence in Konoha.

If Minato Namikaze were truly persuaded, that would be disastrous. Rasa immediately spoke up: "We have also prepared generous incentives for the alliance, whether it's providing manpower or resources, our Sand Village—"

"100 billion taels!"

Lu Shi interrupted Luo Sha's rambling and offered a high price.

Rasa's face darkened, and he couldn't help but yell, "You're robbing me! Does Konoha even have that much money?"

"Sure! Konoha has plenty of money." Shikatoki shrugged indifferently, then added sarcastically, "If you don't have money, why pretend to be a big shot? If you don't have money, then share all of Sunagakure's ninjutsu with Konoha."

This request is even more outrageous.

Without even thinking, Luo Sha refused outright: "Impossible!"

"Hey! Tell me, what else does Sunagakure have that Konoha would covet? They have no money, no ninjutsu, so what's the point of forming an alliance?"

"Don't get excited, Lu Shi."

Minato spoke up at this moment, his tone still gentle, "The Kazekage has come with sincerity, so there's no need for us to be so aggressive."

Upon hearing this, Lu Shi turned around and said, "I'll give you, Minato, face. You two can talk. I can't listen anymore. I'm leaving."

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As the deer departed, Luo Sha breathed a sigh of relief.

The sense of oppression from the deer was just too strong.

Shikaku then spoke up, "An alliance is a matter between two ninja villages. Shikatoki's demands are indeed a bit excessive, but Shikatoki is right about one thing: if Sunagakure and Konoha sign an alliance agreement, Sunagakure will definitely be the one to benefit."

"I think Lord Kazekage wouldn't deny that, would he?"

Although Luo Sha wanted to refute it, what Shikaku said was true, so he could only nod and say, "Yes."

"Alright, so if you want to form an alliance, at least Sunagakure shouldn't keep giving us empty promises. How about something more concrete?"

Lu Jiu patiently and skillfully guided him.

Luo Sha thought about it and it seemed to make sense.

If you're asking someone for a favor, making empty promises makes you seem insincere.

Rasa said uncertainly, "You all know that Sunagakure is relatively poor, how about 10 billion ryo?"

"10 billion taels?"

Shikaku repeated the number, then sneered, "It seems Sunagakure isn't very sincere. I think we should just give up."

Seeing that Shikaku directly denied it and wanted to reject the alliance, Rasa couldn't hold back anymore, "Wait, I was just saying, the amount is negotiable."

"But the first offer represents the sincerity of your Sunagakure village. I don't think Sunagakure village really wants to form an alliance!" Shikaku's words were barbed.

Luo Sha was somewhat displeased.

Why are all the Nara clan members so annoying?

However, he couldn't show it, so he forced a smile, "You know the economic situation of Sunagakure, 10..."

One hundred million taels is already a lot, so here it is! I will personally invest 15 billion taels!

"30 billion taels!"

Lu Jiu's price quote.

Rasa was taken aback, then looked troubled. "Our Sunagakure village really doesn't have that much money."

"Then let's not talk about it."

"But----"

"No buts!"

Shikaku's words were resolute, a calculating glint in his eyes, and the shadow behind him lightly touched Minato Namikaze.

Minato, who had been silent until now, finally spoke.

"Shikaku, don't be so radical. Kazekage, how about this: you go back and think about it first. We can discuss the specific amount after the Chunin Exams. Don't worry, Konoha is interested in forming an alliance."

Minato's tone was very gentle, and he was considerate of Rasa in every way.

This made Rasa feel a little more favorably toward Minato. "Thank you for your understanding, Hokage. I'll be going now."

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