"This is the right attitude to discuss things. We originally had a basis for cooperation, which would benefit both parties. But what you did just now reminded me of the Sarutobi clan, and it made me feel sick.
Now that the attitude is sincere, cooperation can proceed, but there are two requirements.
First, all food must be settled in gold.
Second, during the war with Konohagakure, the remains of all the Konohagakure ninjas were transported to the Wooden City and could be exchanged for other daily necessities.
Likewise, the corpses of other ninjas can also be exchanged for supplies from me.
It's that simple."
Nawaki Senju spread out his hands and stated his request without making things difficult for Ebisu.
What is hidden behind this is what Nawaki Senju wants. He can make some useless concessions to the other four major ninja villages.
"It's a deal."
Ebisu's heart was full of doubts, but he still agreed without hesitation. This was not a condition at all, but a benefit.
He even felt that this was Nawaki Senju making a concession.
These two conditions, two requirements, each one stranger than the other, are equally beneficial to Sunagakure.
In today's ninja world, the Five Great Nations are implementing a unified monetary policy to consolidate the interests of the nobility and the political power.
The currency they promote can be used to buy anything in the ninja world, and in the exchange office, even unique ninjutsu can be bought.
Sunagakure has the most abundant gold reserves, because their Kazekage controls the Gold Sand Kekkei Genkai and can mine large amounts of gold.
Sunagakure was hit the hardest by the reform of monetary policy.
There is even a joke in the ninja world that the Kazekage is using his Gold Sand Kekkei Genkai to dig gold to support Sunagakure.
As for the second request, there is all sorts of information in the ninja's corpse, but the value of this information is limited. Now that it can be exchanged for other supplies, it is acceptable.
"Grand Uncle, sign the contract."
Nawaki Senju ignored him, and Ebisu said to Doma Senju with a strange look in his eyes.
He did this for his own purpose.
The credit currency of the Five Great Nations is more like a big scam to expand their influence and control all aspects of the ninja world.
The most powerful method is to exchange gold.
With just a piece of paper printed with numbers, one can control all the wandering ninjas in the ninja world and hunt down famous ninjas. Such military force is not weaker than any other ninja village.
At certain times, it can influence the situation in the ninja world.
He wants a piece of the pie.
The currency of the Ryō Exchange is not paper with numbers printed on it, but the precious metal gold.
Furthermore, through the Bloodline Replenishment System, pure chakra attribute energy can be extracted, which can change the bloodline essence of the ninja's training qualifications.
This is a more attractive currency. Through these means, he will be able to control the money exchange in the ninja world, control the dark side of the ninja world, and obtain everything he wants.
An occasion like the Ryō Exchange was tailor-made for him.
As for the corpses of Konohagakure ninjas, they are the nutrients for the advancement of his bloodline and the materials for realizing his plans.
…
After dealing with Kumogakure and Sunagakure, the next thing to deal with is Iwagakure and Kirigakure. Although there was no major cooperation, there was a basic consensus.
Because of geographical and strength reasons, as long as the Senju clan does not assist Konohagakure, they will not make any hostile actions towards the Senju clan.
After witnessing the power of Mokuton, other small forces showed enough respect and also reached some small cooperation.
The Senju clan gradually recovered their vitality.
After a day of negotiations and exchanges, the Senju clan gained a firm foothold in the ninja world, at least on the surface.
…
In stark contrast is Konohagakure.
With the departure of the Senju clan, the protective power of Konohagakure was reduced to its weakest level in history.
After learning about Nawaki Senju's attitude, the pace of invading Konohagakure is also accelerating.
The evaluation of the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi took a sharp turn for the worse in Konohagakure and the ninja world, becoming synonymous with conspiracy.
In the Hokage Building, Konohagakure is holding a Jōnin meeting to deal with future crises.
Sitting in the main seat was Hiruzen Sarutobi, and beside him were Konohagakure's elders, Koharu Utatane, Mitokado Homura, and Danzō Shimura.
Next came representatives of ninja clans such as the Uchiha clan, the Hyūga clan, the Ino–Shika–Chō clan, and others.
The situation on the field reached a freezing point, everyone's faces were extremely gloomy, and they looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with suspicion, intentionally or unintentionally.
After Danzō Shimura returned, the Fire Nation's defense line was attacked.
Only then did they suddenly realize the pressure they were facing now that the Senju clan, who were fighting on the front lines, had disappeared.
The more serious problem is that these conflicts have officially begun and there is a possibility that a major war will break out.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was also extremely annoyed. As someone who paid great attention to reputation management, he could not understand why Nawaki Senju, whom he had PUA'd into a loyal dog, suddenly awakened and caused him such a huge negative impact.
His most beloved son, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, also disappeared.
All this made him extremely anxious.
He must find a way to make amends. The most important thing now is to consolidate his position in Konohagakure.
"Ahem…Danzō Shimura, for not persuading Nawaki Senju to return, should take some responsibility.
Regardless, the Senju clan has betrayed Konohagakure and caused immense damage to our homeland. I suggest confiscating all of the Senju clan's assets in Konohagakure to compensate for Konohagakure's losses."
Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his small pipe and tried to light it, but finally gave up and spoke in a pretentious manner.
Only by putting all the blame on the Senju clan can we maintain our current prestige.
Different sounds have appeared in Konohagakure during this period, making him feel extremely tired.
"Hokage-sama, I'm afraid the Senju clan no longer has any property?"
Homura Mitokado beside him spoke quickly, ignoring the looks from all around.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood there in a daze.
How can there be no property?
Their Sarutobi clan used various means to embezzle the resources of the Senju clan, but they did not kill them all. They just took away the bulk of it.
They also used various legitimate reasons, such as marriage and other means.
I am now Homura Mitokado, and I told him that the Senju clan has no assets in Konohagakure. How is this possible?
But he had always held back and did not kill them all. He was just waiting for this war to make the Senju clan scapegoats and allow them to die in dignity.
Some of the Jōnin sitting at the conference table lowered their heads in shame.
They are all responsible for the Senju clan's current situation.
Hiruzen Sarutobi also felt relieved. It couldn't be blamed entirely on him. The situation of the Sarutobi clan was not as difficult as he had imagined.
The only trouble left was finding cannon fodder for the war.