The Shimada Family's Ninja Journey

"Hokage-sama."

Early the next morning, shortly after Hanzo sat down in the Hokage's office, Kaguya Aoiyan opened the door and came in, still holding the paper Hanzo gave him yesterday.

Hanzo smiled calmly and said, "How about it? Is it possible for Kirigakure to accept my Konoha conditions?"

Hearing what Hanzo said, a hint of embarrassment suddenly appeared on Kaguya Qingyan's face. After a while, Kaguya Qingyan said: "Hokage-sama, I wonder if the third and sixth items can..."

Before Kaguya Qingyan finished speaking, Hanzo shook his head and said: "Let me tell you the truth, I was under huge pressure in the village to give you this treaty, and many elders were not satisfied with this treaty.

I raised a question, so this is already my bottom line for Konoha. If Kirigakure still wants to amend the treaty and ask Konoha to lower the conditions..."

As he said that, Hanzo spread his hands, showing a helpless look, and said, "Then I can only express my regret."

Kaguya Qingyan couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this.

Naturally, he would not believe everything Hanzo said. Even he, a ninja from outside the village, had heard of the Hokage's prestige and power in Konoha.

But what Hanzo said undoubtedly shows that Konoha will never lower its conditions.

Kaguya Qingyan hesitated for a long time, and then he could only salute and said: "Hokage-sama, the content of this treaty has exceeded the scope of my authority. I must go back to the village to ask for instructions from Mizukage-sama, and I also ask for your forgiveness, Hokage-sama."

Hanzo didn't pay too much attention when he heard this, and said: "The envoy please hurry up. If it takes too long, I may not be able to withstand the pressure of the elders."

Kaguya Qingyan couldn't help but his face twitched, but he had nothing to say, so he could only say: "I understand, Kirigakure will reply to Konoha as soon as possible, Hokage-sama, take your leave."

"Excuse me for not sending it off. Say hello to Mizukage-sama for me."

Kaguya Aogan's mission this time was not a formal mission, and Konoha naturally did not need to follow formal procedures to see off the Kirigakure envoy.

After bowing to Hanzo, Kaguya Qingyan left the Hokage's office.

Just after Kaguya Aoiyan left, Shimada Shunichi appeared in the Hokage's office.

Shimada Shunichi asked curiously: "Clan leader, what is the content of the treaty you gave to Kaguya Qingyan?"

Hanzo immediately smiled and said: "Actually, it's nothing. It's just a request to set up a demilitarized zone between Konoha and Kirigakure, and at the same time, it requires Kirigakure and Konoha to have the same stance."

The specific treaty is naturally not that simple, but generally speaking, Hanzo just wants to achieve this goal.

When Kirigakure and Konoha have always been on the same page, no matter what Kirigakure's top management thinks, in the eyes of the outside world, Kirigakure and Konoha are de facto allies.

No matter what conspiracies other ninja villages have, they will not trust Kirigakure easily, which will inevitably increase the cost of Kirigakure's betrayal.

Moreover, after Kirigakure joins Konoha's economic circle, Konoha's economic penetration into Kirigakure will also accelerate. When the economies of the two villages are inseparable, Kirigakure will really not be able to betray Konoha, unless Kirigakure wants to

Use your life to severely damage Konoha.

However, Shimada Junichi in front of him obviously didn't think that much. He just nodded and said suspiciously: "It doesn't sound like there is any problem."

He clapped his fingers and muttered to himself: "Use 30% of the interests of the four small countries in exchange for Kirigakure's support and the demilitarized zone... Patriarch, you don't have any other plans, do you?"

His eyes glanced at Hanzo.

He was promoted to elder after Hanzo took charge of the family, so he naturally has a deeper understanding of Hanzo's strategies and plans.

"No, absolutely not." Hanzo vowed: "You think too much."

"彳庍口巴." Shimada Junichi curled his lips, and then said carelessly: "Anyway, whatever plan the clan leader has, I probably can't handle it..."

"Okay." Hanzo also smiled helplessly and said: "You should leave quickly. Don't catch up with Kaguya Qingyan in a while."

"I understand, clan leader." Shimada Shun nodded, and then disappeared into the Hokage's office.

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After Kirigakure and the others left, Hanzo began to deal with various documents, but this morning was destined not to be peaceful.

Not long after, Senju Takemaru, who was in charge of the logistics department, opened the door and walked into the Hokage's office.

I saw the great elder of the Senju Clan walking swiftly to Hanzo's desk and said, "Lord Hokage, I heard that you provided a treaty to the Kirigakure envoy?"

"That's what happened."

Hanzo nodded.

According to Konoha's regulations, Hokage is eligible to conclude treaties with other ninja villages, but the treaty must be reported to all elders before it is officially signed.

Hanzo prepared the treaty before and did not communicate it to others, but now that the treaty has been given out, Hanzo must report it to the elders, and this is what happened before him.

I saw Senju Takeoka, who was a bit jealous, patted the paper in his hand on the desk, and said excitedly: "Hokage-sama, that's 30% of the profit, how can Kirigakure be given to whoever gives it to Kirigakure?

You may not know about our financial situation in Konoha..."

Before Senju Zhuyuanyuan finished speaking, Hanzo waved his hand helplessly and said comfortingly: "Elder Zhuyuanyuan, don't be anxious, listen to me first..."

Although Senju Takeoka was a little rude, the other party was doing this because of official business. Of course Hanzo wouldn't mind, and instead explained: "Although the 30% benefit is quite a lot, if we can gain a stable ally through this, it will not be helpful to us."

Ye's status in the ninja world also has its benefits.

What's more, hasn't the village just received 20 billion taels of funds? The funds from Daming Mansion should also arrive in the next two days. In my opinion, the village's financial situation should not have any problems in the short term, right?"

When Hanzo spoke, Senju Takeoka also calmed down a little. He was no longer as excited as before. He just smiled bitterly and said: "Hokage-sama, if the village could get this batch of funds last year, then our financial situation would be greatly reduced."

It's really quite loose.

But in the past year, the village's institutions have expanded a lot, and the departments that were originally understaffed have gradually become full. In addition, the village's construction has entered a new stage, and the financial expenditure has also increased significantly. The current capital reserves of the village may not be enough.

It can last for one or two years, and by then I’m afraid we will fall into fiscal deficit again.”

Hanzo couldn't help but be stunned for a moment when he heard this. He really didn't expect that the village's financial expenditure would reach this level.

Hanzo's contribution to this is not small. After all, whether it is the interrogation room, the security team, or the increase in the number of sealing squad members, Hanzo made the decision on his head.

Thinking of this, Hanzo couldn't help but feel guilty, so he had to quickly change the subject and said: "Elder Takemoto, this is also a necessary investment. Kirigakure's role for us is not obvious, but we must also consider the younger generations."

This is reasonable. Senju Takeumao thought about it for a while and accepted the reason. His tone softened a lot and said: "In this case, I am talking too much, but I still hope that the Hokage-sama will consider this when he acts in the future.

Consider the financial situation of the village."

Hanzo also nodded repeatedly and said: "Next time, definitely next time."

Senju Takeoka then left the Hokage's office with satisfaction.

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