"Alright then, I'll have the factory workers increase production to see if we can meet the demand from Iwagakure and Sunagakure. However, the price will definitely be a bit higher."
Ōnoki saw that Torifu agreed and immediately said, "Hokage-sama, don't worry, price is not an issue."
The Kazekage also had no objection to this.
Seeing Torifu agree, both of them were very happy. Although these electrical appliances were not necessities, as Great Ninja Villages, they had to maintain their prestige, and these new electrical appliances were a symbol of that prestige.
Moreover, it could deepen their relationship with Konoha, so why not?
"By the way, Hokage-sama, if Amegakure really goes to war with us, do we need to gather our forces? After all, we are an alliance."
Torifu waved his hand after hearing this: "I don't think that's necessary. Amegakure is surrounded by our three Villages. It's fine to send troops from each of our own Villages. When the decisive battle with Hanzō comes, we will naturally converge."
Given that, the Kazekage also nodded and didn't say anything further.
Torifu was currently handling official business, so the two did not continue to disturb him. After a brief chat, they left the Hokage Office.
"These two are just as I expected. As soon as they saw these new electrical appliances, they came to find me. It went very smoothly."
The electrical appliances sold to Sunagakure and Iwagakure would be at least sixty percent more expensive than those sold in Konoha. This money could be used for many things.
After the two left the Hokage Building, Torifu no longer needed to stay seated. After entrusting everything to his puppet, he activated his Concealment Technique and left directly.
However, he still had to avoid Ōnoki and the others. As fellow Kage-level Ninja, Ōtsutsuki and the Kazekage could see through Torifu's Concealment Technique.
It would be too embarrassing to be caught slacking off in the street.
Thus, for two consecutive days, the Kazekage and Ōnoki enjoyed themselves touring Konoha. Torifu did not send Anbu to spy on them, thinking that they wouldn't dare to cause any trouble within Konoha.
Otherwise, they might not be able to leave.
"Gentlemen, after our farewell today, the next time we meet will be on the battlefield in Amegakure. Please take care."
Ōnoki also cupped his hands, mimicking Torifu: "Thank you for your auspicious words, Hokage-sama. However, with three Great Ninja Villages attacking a mere Amegakure together, it should be a piece of cake."
The Kazekage nodded: "That's natural. Although Hanzō's strength is very strong, he is not strong enough to fight one against three."
What the Kazekage said was true. Hanzō's strength was only that of a normal Kage-level Ninja. He was only more troublesome because of the Salamander's poison.
Chiyo of Sunagakure could fight Hanzō to a standstill, but what Torifu was worried about was the person behind Hanzō, the mysterious woman mentioned in the intelligence.
She was a subordinate of Ōtsutsuki Isshiki, so she definitely wouldn't be an easy opponent, but this time, Master Hashirama would also participate in the battle, which would reduce Torifu's pressure.
"Don't worry, we will win, but I have another suggestion: I hope the Ninja from your two Villages will not accidentally injure civilians when attacking the Land of Rain."
Torifu's words surprised the two of them. In past wars, civilians were never cared for. As long as victory could be achieved, it was even possible to use civilians as human shields.
But now the Hokage actually said he hoped not to accidentally injure civilians. However, since the Hokage was the leader of this alliance, and the matter he proposed was not a big deal, listening to him was fine.
"Okay, Hokage-sama is truly kind. I agree with this suggestion."
"I also agree."
Thus, Torifu smiled. It wasn't that he was feigning kindness or anything; Torifu was simply considering that there were two important children in Amegakure and hoped to leave a good impression on them. It would naturally be even better if they could be brought back to Konoha.
Whether Amegakure could remain after this war was still an unknown.
In this world, since the Uzumaki Clan was not annihilated, it was impossible for a person like Nagato to appear in the Land of Rain.
Whether the Akatsuki Organization appeared or not had little meaning in this world, so it was better to bring them to Konoha.
"Then the two of you should set off quickly. We will meet on the battlefield."
"Okay!"
The Kazekage and Tsuchikage said in unison, then led their retinues towards their respective countries.
Finally, with all these matters handled, Torifu suddenly felt a weight lift from his shoulders. For the past few days, he had to tour the Village with the Kazekage and Tsuchikage daily, or discuss the situation.
It had given Torifu a headache, so now was a good time to rest.
However, just as he returned home and lay on his bed, the mark on his arm began to feel slightly warm.
"Kakuzu? He actually contacted me on his own initiative. Nothing went wrong, did it?!"
Torifu remembered that Kakuzu had gone to recruit Hanzō. He probably wasn't captured, was he?
When he first received the intelligence, Torifu had intended to tell Kakuzu immediately, as Amegakure was truly not very peaceful.
But one thing after another piled up, causing Torifu to forget about it. If Kakuzu hadn't contacted him, he probably wouldn't have remembered it even now.
Torifu quickly immersed his consciousness, and a puppet immediately emerged from Kakuzu's arm.
"Kakuzu, how have you been recently?"
Torifu observed his surroundings. It was still a damp cave, and a light rain was falling outside.
The only warmth came from the bonfire inside the cave.
"I'm alright, but the recruitment failed. I fought Hanzō, and I have to say, his strength is really good. He almost took one of my lives."
Hearing that Kakuzu was fine, Torifu was relieved: "When you fought Hanzō, did you not notice anyone else?"
Kakuzu shook his head: "No, he had the upper hand, and didn't need anyone else. I couldn't beat him, so I ran."
Upon hearing this, Torifu was a little amused: "You're already Kage-level, aren't you? And you still couldn't beat him?"
Kakuzu nodded: "There's a bit of a gap, and his Salamander poison is very potent. I couldn't even get close to him, and his summoning beast… Oh, it was just very troublesome."
Torifu laughed at the sight: "Alright, as long as you're okay. If he didn't have the strength, he wouldn't dare to attack three Great Ninja Villages. It's normal that you couldn't beat him."
Torifu told Kakuzu about the intelligence obtained by Konoha, but he lied, saying it was just recently acquired.
Kakuzu also felt a little scared after hearing it. He didn't expect there to be someone behind Hanzō, and someone stronger than him at that.
But on second thought, he didn't even get to meet her face to face. This meant she didn't take him seriously at all!
"Can I participate in this war? I want to teach that guy a lesson!"