Konoha: I, Uchiha, am brimming with positive energy

Chapter 216 Be Konoha's Dog (Please Subscribe)

"Lord Yang, these are envoys from the Sand Village. The Hokage asked me to bring them to you."

Once inside, the Konoha ninja who was leading the way spoke to Uchiha Yoichi.

"Let them in."

Uchiha Yoichi smiled when he saw Yekura, then said to Yuhi Kurenai, "Kurenai, go and make some tea."

"Yes, Teacher Yangyi."

Kurenai Yuhi got up, brewed some tea, and then served it to several Sand Ninja.

After Kurenai Yuhi served the tea and stepped aside, Yoichi Uchiha spoke up: "Does Sunagakure want to hold a joint Chunin Exam with Konoha?"

"Yes, Uchiha Fusa."

Upon hearing Uchiha Yoichi's question, Sara answered very solemnly; after all, the person speaking before him was Konoha Raiga, almost the strongest person in Konoha.

"The Kazekage hopes to co-host the Chunin Exams with [the other party], and also to have Sunagakure serve as an examination venue."

"It's fine if Sunagakure becomes the exam venue. If we're going to have an exam, then let's hold it entirely in Konoha. If you insist on Sunagakure becoming the Chunin Exam venue, then Sunagakure can hold it themselves."

Uchiha Yoichi interrupted Sara, who was momentarily speechless after hearing this forceful reply.

But the Salo people quickly realized that if they couldn't participate, they wouldn't participate; they had come with a more important mission.

"In that case, the Chunin Exams will be held in Konoha. As for matters concerning the Chunin Exams, Sunagakure can completely follow Konoha's requirements. However, there is one more thing, Kazekage-sama, that I hope Uchiha's assistant can help coordinate."

Sara paused for a moment, then continued, "Recently, Sunagakure has been having difficulty purchasing food and supplies. After making inquiries, we learned that it seems to be related to the Uchiha Merchant Guild, which is affiliated with the Uchiha clan. We hope the Uchiha clan can help coordinate something."

"Can't buy anything? Is there no one to sell to you?"

"No, it's just that the price is much higher than before, and the Sand Village can't afford it."

The Sara people quickly explained that their Sunagakure village had been having a very difficult time lately. The Amegakure village had taken away their supplies and mission quotas from the Land of Rivers, and the village had just ended its war with Kirigakure and signed a peace treaty.

Given the subtle discord between the Fourth Kazekage and Pakura, it would be difficult to launch another war against Amegakure.

The only way to keep the village running is to use the ability of Magnetism to slowly refine near-gold ore in the desert, along with some missions assigned by the country.

However, if they can't even buy food and clothing now, then the Sand Village might have to follow the Hidden Mist Village's example and implement the Blood Mist policy.

"I never interfere in business matters, but if you want to talk, then go find the president of the Uchiha Chamber of Commerce."

Uchiha Yoichi spoke seriously to Sara, then said to Kurenai Yuhi, "Kurenai, take these few to the Uchiha Trading Company building to find Mikoto."

"Yes, Teacher Yangyi."

Upon hearing this, Kurenai Yuhi went directly to the Sand Village envoys and said, "Gentlemen, please follow me."

However, just as they were about to leave, Uchiha Yoichi suddenly spoke up, "Jonin Yekura, please stay behind. I have something to tell you."

Ok?

Not only was the Sand Ninja Messenger stunned for a moment, but even Kurenai Yuhi was taken aback for a second before her inner radar suddenly activated.

Her smooth, white back was uncovered by clothing, and her face was also very beautiful. Most importantly, there were two horribly round peaches in front of her. This woman is really going too far. Why is she so big?

Kurenai couldn't help but bite her lip, thinking that she would grow up sooner or later too.

"Uchiha assistant, are you looking for Jonin Pakura?"

"You all go ahead, this is my business!"

Before Sara could finish speaking, Yekura interrupted her; Sara was on Rasa's side, how could she let Rasa find out about her affairs?

After everyone else left, only Uchiha Yoichi and Yekura remained in the room. Hyuga Rimi was representing Uchiha Yoichi to inspect the progress of several projects in the village and would not be back for a while.

"Sit down and let's talk. I heard you've been having a hard time in Sunagakure lately, being suppressed by Rasa and feeling very uncomfortable."

Uchiha Yoichi directly addressed Yekura, who, upon hearing this, showed a hint of unease in her beautiful eyes, but still stubbornly replied, "That's not true. The village elders all support me, and Rasa is nothing but a villain who betrayed his fellow villagers. Why would he dare to suppress me?"

"One is the Fourth Kazekage, who can rightfully issue any decrees and, when Sunagakure is short of money, can use Magnet Release: Gold Dust to pan for gold in the desert, alleviating the village's financial difficulties. The other is merely a Sunagakure hero; he may be admired by many during wartime, but what can you do when the war ends and the village needs peaceful development? You don't even have the support of a clan."

Uchiha Yang's words were all true; this was exactly the situation Yekura faced in Sunagakure. If it weren't for her considerable reputation during the war, she would have been marginalized by Rasa long ago.

After all, those who support Yekura also need to eat. When ninjas can no longer obtain high rewards through mission assignments, they are no better off than the waiters at izakayas.

Moreover, Chiyo and Ebizo, who support Yokura, have almost retired from public life. Although they disapprove of Rasa's betrayal of his fellow villagers, they would not support Yokura in stirring up internal strife in the village. Chiyo and Ebizo can only use their limited prestige to make things a little easier for Yokura.

"Konoha also values ​​information about Sunagakure. Pakura, I should say I've saved you twice. If it weren't for my Sage Seal, you would definitely be dead by Rasa by now."

After hearing this, Yekura remained silent. Although she was reluctant to admit it, she was able to survive the deadly battle with Rasa entirely thanks to the Sage Seal given to her by Uchiha Yoichi.

Over the course of the year, she gradually mastered the Immortal Curse Seal, and her current strength is slightly greater than before.

"What do I want to say by staying?"

"I don't like beating around the bush, so I'll just say it straight."

Uchiha Yoichi got up and went to a map of the ninja world in the office. It was drawn based on information gathered from various sources. The farthest countries were the Land of Snow and the Land of Rainbows. There was also an older map, which was a map of the ninja clans left over from the Senju and Uchiha clans during the Warring States period.

Back then, basically one or two ninja villages would occupy a small country and then fight each other. There must have been hundreds of small countries during the Warring States period; but now, at least half of them have disappeared.

"Be my inside man, and help me conquer the Sand Village and the Land of Wind."

"What did you say?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Cang was immediately enraged. He then stood up and said, "Even if you saved my life, you cannot make me betray the Sand Village. I am..."

"Alright then, let me put it another way: accept my commission and lead the impoverished villagers of Sunagakure to join Konoha and live a better life."

Hearing this, Yecang was still somewhat angry, and then said indignantly, "What gives you the right to say that? Even the villagers of Sunagakure..."

"Stop lying to yourself, Yecang. I was the one who ordered the blockade of supplies. In less than a year, you Sand Ninjas are already coming to beg for help. If I really decided to blockade for four or five years, how many people in your Land of Wind would starve to death?"

Uchiha Yoichi looked at the indignant Yekura, then chuckled and continued, "Even if you know, it doesn't matter. I can have Konoha blockade even the Land of Tea. At that time, at least 30-40% of your people will starve to death. And do you dare to start a war?"

Sixty percent of the Land of Wind's territory is desert. The fact that three or four tenths of the population starved to death is already the lowest estimate Uchiha Yang Yi could make. This is the result of the entire Land of Wind working together and the nobles and daimyo doing their best to provide relief to the common people.

But the daimyo and nobles of the Land of Wind obviously wouldn't do that; it's possible that seven or eight out of ten commoners would starve to death.

"I won't say much more today. You can take a good look around Konoha later and see if it's happier to be a dog of Konoha or a villager of Sunagakure. By the way, the dogs of Konoha eat meat."

After saying that, Uchiha Yoichi waved his hand, not intending to continue communicating with Yekura; she hadn't seen much yet, and the more she learned, the more desperate she would become about the resurgence of Sunagakure.

After Yekura was driven away by Uchiha Yoichi, her thoughts were still a bit confused, and she only came to her senses after leaving the Hokage Building.

Noticing that there were Konoha ninjas following her, Pakura asked, "Can I walk around here now?"

The Konoha ninja said, "I need to follow you. You can visit everything except the village's secret areas."

"Thank you for your help. I'd like to take a stroll around Konoha."

Ye Cang was indignant. She wanted to see whether it was happier to be a dog of Konoha or a member of Sunagakure.

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"It seems you've become familiar with the power of the Rinnegan. In that case, it's up to you to decide how the Akatsuki should develop from here on out."

Obito suddenly appeared next to Pain's clone using Kamui and said that he had just witnessed the whole process and that Pain had easily defeated a group of Iwagakure enemies with just two Pain clones.

This is much better than the previous time when they dealt with the siege by Konoha ninjas.

Are you leaving?

"We always need to gather some intelligence, and sealing the tailed beasts requires nine ninjas with strong chakra. I will keep an eye out for suitable rogue ninjas in the ninja world for you."

Obito told Pain that he actually wanted to go to the Land of Water; firstly, to find the whereabouts of the Three-Tails, and secondly, to weaken the strength of Kirigakure and, incidentally, to keep Kirigakure and Konoha at war.

He was confident that he could control the current Fourth Mizukage with genjutsu, and Nagato's strength had also increased, so he no longer needed to keep an eye on him all the time.

"I know you want to go back to Amegakure, but I still have a suggestion for you: continue to stay in the Land of Earth."

Obito continued, "Onoki needs your strength. Continue to demonstrate your power and help him complete his mission. That way, when the Iwa ninja are searching for the Four-Tails and Five-Tails, they might hire you. Besides, Amegakure isn't so easy to go back to, especially since the Akatsuki organization isn't strong yet."

".I see."

After a moment of silence, Nagato said that he could endure for Yahiko's dream; moreover, he knew that Jiraiya was searching for them all over the ninja world, and White Zetsu had already told him about Jiraiya three times.

"He really cares about another disciple. It's a pity; I wonder how Jiraiya-sensei will feel when he sees his disciple again."

Nagato thought to himself silently, and then took the new Heavenly Dao clone back with him.

Amegakure is quite strong now, while Akatsuki only has three members: Nagato, Konan, and Fugaku. Obito Uchiha didn't join Akatsuki and doesn't usually contribute.

With their combined strength, returning to Amegakure would be a real hassle, unless they could behead Hanzo. Otherwise, if they caused a commotion, Konoha might get wind of it.

Just as Obito was about to cause some trouble, the Sand Ninja envoy who had visited Konoha returned to his residence.

After a day of negotiations, there was no progress. The beautiful Uchiha lady insisted on this price, saying that if the Sand Village signed a contract, the Uchiha Merchant Guild Alliance would have to sell the goods to other countries.

However, the goods were too expensive. The money that could normally buy one set of supplies could now only buy one-fifth of what it used to be. The Salo people dared not accept the goods on their own and had no choice but to send a message to the village and wait for orders.

When Sara saw Yekura return, he stopped her as she was about to go back to her room and asked, "Jonin Yekura, what did Uchiha Yoichi say to you today?"

"What's it to you? Get out of my way!"

Ye Cang said coldly that even if she really chose Uchiha Yoichi, she would not choose to submit to Rasa, at least the former had saved her twice.

Seeing Ye Cang's attitude, the Shara people threatened, "I will report this matter to Lord Kazekage!"

"Hmph, Rasa's dog!"

After pushing the Sara people away, Yecang went back to his own house.

The other Sand Ninja didn't dare say anything after seeing this. Since it involved the Kazekage and the Sand Ninja Heroes, the others didn't want to get involved at all.

After returning to her room, Yecang lay down on the bed and then suddenly realized that the bed she was on was more comfortable than the one she had in her home in Sunagakure.

"How can the difference be so huge?"

Yekura wondered to herself that she had spent the whole afternoon in Konoha, but still hadn't seen everything; she had only visited the supermarket, the food court, the ninja park, and a residential area.

It is bustling and prosperous, and people live and work in peace and contentment.

This is how she felt in Konoha, where children can run around happily in the streets with toys, whereas children in Sunagakure would never have such carefree and joyful moments.

She also saw some children feeding meat to dogs, something that would never have happened in the resource-scarce Sand Village.

Upon witnessing the prosperity of Konoha, Yecang was momentarily bewildered. She suddenly realized that what Uchiha Yangyi had said was true: if the Sand Village had not received any supplies, a number of civilians might have starved to death.

They will then have only two choices: either let some civilians starve to death, or go to war and let the Sand Village ninjas die on the battlefield.

Under the influence of the Sage's Curse Seal, Yekura became increasingly convinced of Uchiha Yoichi's words.

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"Mr. Yangyi?"

Kurenai knocked twice from the outside, then pushed the door open and came in. Suddenly, she noticed Uchiha Yoichi standing up from his desk and saying to her, "Kurenai, it's so late, haven't you gone home yet?"

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