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Chapter 314 Hiruzen Sarutobi's Political Maneuvers

A sorrowful look appeared on Akimichi Torifu's wrinkled face as he said, "This old man wishes to request a resurrection coin to resurrect Akimichi Choza."

"I no longer have the energy to continue managing the Akimichi clan. This resurrection coin is not only for Akimichi Choza, but also for the Akimichi family. I implore you all."

He is too old, and his physical functions have begun to decline.

Even as a gamer, he lacked that drive and ambition. He only managed to remain as the clan leader because the Akimichi family lacked a genius to support the clan.

If Akimichi Choza is not resurrected, he fears the Akimichi family will be reduced to a low-ranking ninja clan.

Like a samurai, they were abandoned by the times.

What are your thoughts, everyone?

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his hand and placed it on the Hokage's hat beside him.

His gaze fell on Akimichi Torifu, a fleeting expression of displeasure crossing his face.

He called himself an old man.

He also said he lacked the energy to take over the Akimichi clan?

Those ninjas who knew the story understood that it referred to the Akimichi clan, while those who didn't might have thought it was about themselves, the Hokage.

I am about the same age as Akimichi Torifu and we used to be teammates.

Akimichi Torifu claimed to be old and wanted to step down as clan leader, putting the Hokage in a very awkward position.

Naruto Uzumaki revived Minato Namikaze without authorization.

His failure to decisively hand over the Hokage position to the Fourth Hokage led to rumors and gossip in the village.

If it weren't for dispatching the remnants of the original Root organization, merging the ninja clans of Sarutobi and Shimura, and forming a new [Kage organization] to imprison those spreading rumors...

How could the village have been as harmonious as it is now?

Akimichi Torifu's words clearly did not take into account the possibility of causing further rumors, and whether intentional or unintentional, he was very disappointed in himself.

"We have not forgotten Lord Choza's contributions to Konoha, but order cannot be disrupted."

The speaker was the head of the Shimura family, who was about the same age as Asuma.

He looks somewhat like Danzo Shimura. He was groomed by Danzo as his successor, so he also exudes a sinister aura.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked over, and it seemed as if he saw his best friend still alive; a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Upon hearing the other person's words, he nodded slightly, a look of affection appearing in his eyes.

He is indeed a descendant who has inherited his father's will and is very sensible.

Shimura Danno said calmly, "Everyone, carry out the mission. After you finish, hand over the dropped items to the village to accumulate contribution points. Then you can use the contribution points to exchange for the items you want from the village."

After the game version is updated,

Players who want to buy recovery items, materials for repairing and crafting equipment, and skill materials for quickly increasing skill proficiency will find the prices lower through the clan system.

The disappearance of the in-game store led to the gradual dominance of the clan system, which has a strong control over ordinary players.

"Resurrection Coins require 200,000 Clan Contribution Points."

"I can't come up with 200,000 contribution points."

Akimichi Torifu's gaze fell on the Hokage, who sat at the head of the table, his expression complex.

Logically speaking, the hundreds of players in the Akimichi Ninja Clan should be able to scrape together 200,000 contribution points.

However, some time ago, the Hokage said that he needed to cultivate the [Kage Organization], so the Akimichi family borrowed 100,000 contribution points under the pretext of protecting the village to purchase a batch of Lv.15 green sets.

This is the reason why Qiudao was in a difficult situation when he tried to obtain wind.

"Take the wind, Shimura Danno is right, the order cannot be broken."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes darted away slightly as he sighed, "Giving the resurrection coins directly to the Akimichi clan is unfair to the other ninja clans."

Akimichi Torifu lowered his eyelids and remained silent.

"However, Akimichi Choza is a hero of Konoha, and there is no need to hesitate too much when reviving a hero."

Hiruzen Sarutobi changed the subject, saying, "Let's give this resurrection coin to the Akimichi clan first, and then distribute it to the village once we've collected enough clan contribution points. What do you think?"

Before the others could speak,

"Hokage-sama, you absolutely mustn't!"

Shimura Danno jumped out and said, "We understand your desire to revive the heroes who protect Konoha, but if the order is broken, who will continue to protect the village wholeheartedly? Only by upholding the rules and paying enough clan contribution points to exchange for revival coins can Konoha remain stable."

"My mind is made up."

A look of satisfaction flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes. He then lightly tapped the table and declared, "This resurrection coin will be given to Akimichi Torifu."

They were able to clearly understand his intentions in intimidating the various ninja clans, and they cooperated with him without hesitation.

As expected of Danzo, a close friend who fought alongside him, he has truly raised an excellent successor.

"However, what Shimura Danno said makes sense. If I break the rules at will, I, as the Hokage, will not be able to explain it to the other ninjas."

Hiruzen Sarutobi feigned reluctance, pondered for a moment, and then sighed, "Torufu, how about this? Besides the 200,000 clan contribution points that should have been paid, the Akimichi family will give fifty players to the village to expand the Shadow Organization, how about that?"

See the picture poorly.

This is Hiruzen Sarutobi's true purpose.

Danzo, the close friend, was right. Even the Ino-Shika-Cho ninja clan, which had ties with the Sarutobi family since the Warring States period, could not be completely trusted.

A hint of caution flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.

After he was removed from his position as Hokage, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio did not rescue him from his imprisonment. Instead, they betrayed Orochimaru for the sake of their clan's interests when Orochimaru targeted the ninja clans.

He hasn't forgotten any of these things.

Therefore, even though the Ino-Shika-Cho family seems loyal now, it still cannot dispel Hiruzen Sarutobi's resentment.

We must firmly keep our armed forces in our own hands.

"Hand it over to the Shadow Organization?"

The autumn wind seemed to daze slightly.

When his gaze fell on the Hokage's gentle, smiling face, he saw a shadow of Danzo Shimura from the past.

They claimed to be protecting Konoha, but they went against the wishes of the ninja clans by force and plunder, forcibly sending talented members of the ninja clans to Root.

Is the Hokage's current method any different from that of Danzo Shimura back then?

Akimichi Torifu's eyes were filled with disappointment.

But there was no room for refusal.

Each major ninja clan has elite ninjas who died in battle. Although they didn't say anything, they were all eagerly waiting for the resurrection coins.

If I refuse,

Even if the Konoha troops kill the boss monster and obtain resurrection coins, the Hokage can legitimately prioritize exchanging the resurrection coins for other ninja clans.

Who knows when we'll be able to revive Choza Akimichi?

Hiruzen Sarutobi wore a faint smile.

Without urging them, they quietly waited for Akimichi to make his decision.

He knew this classmate's character very well: honest and kind, and very concerned about the family's heritage. It was impossible for him to refuse to revive Akimichi Choza, the pillar of the family.

I am confident of victory.

"Alright, my Akimichi clan is willing to send someone."

Akimichi Torifu hesitated for a long time, but finally gritted his teeth and prepared to agree.

Suddenly, a voice came from the back of the conference room.

Sarutobi Asuma's eyes showed dissatisfaction with the Hokage's underhanded power plays. He frowned and said, "The Konoha Special Mobile Force is willing to lend contribution points to the Akimichi clan."

(End of this chapter)