Yagura: My Money!

Under the moonlight, Uchiha Fugaku opened the door of his room.

When he pushed the door open, he found his wife Uchiha Mikoto checking accounts under candlelight.

As the head of a large clan, reading the ledger is an essential skill.

Especially for ninja clans like the Uchiha clan, the men often have to fight outside for a long time, and the management of the clan can only be left to the women.

Judging from Mikoto's slightly smiling expression, it was obvious that this month's income was very good.

Uchiha followed Makoto's strategy and did not purchase a large number of real estate shops within Konoha. But as the flow of people in Konoha's business district continues to increase, the income is still far higher than before.

During the New Year this year, everyone should be more relaxed.

Mikoto noticed Fugaku's arrival and immediately put down the account book.

"You have worked hard."

"Hm..."

Uchiha Fugaku took the tea handed over by Mikoto and took a sip.

He took off his feather fabric and relaxed his mind a little.

Although it is a big clan, there are many rules that are broken. But the two have been married for many years and already have two children. They are still relatively relaxed in private and will talk about random things.

"Did your work go well today?"

"Well, it's nothing special. It's just the same things... there are always people who don't understand the situation, so I just need to teach them a lesson."

The current Uchiha clan is basically responsible for the work of the Konoha Police Force.

This job sounds very honorable, but in practice it is really hard work and offending.

Not to mention the constant patrols every day, as Konoha continues to grow, some contradictions are actually beginning to slowly emerge – the contradictions between big and small clans, and even ordinary ninjas.

When there are more people, there will be guys with all kinds of tempers. During the previous war, everyone's feelings might have been better – after all, no matter how bad you were, you might be killed tomorrow, and no one would even feel your badness.

Now that the war has subsided, these hidden contradictions can no longer be concealed.

Bullying men and dominating women is not a problem, after all, Makoto has always been one-size-fits-all in this regard, and Konoha ANBU is not the place to have fun with you.

But all kinds of other bad things... As the founder and policeman of Konoha, Uchiha naturally has no choice but to deal with such things.

It's okay once or twice, but the other party just forgets it for Uchiha's sake.

But too many times, the relationship with other big clans...

Many times, big clans don't care about money, it's just a matter of face.

But Uchiha couldn't give them this face.

"That's right." Fugaku's expression was calm, but Mikoto looked a little worried, "But if things continue like this, it's not an option... After all, we are all ninjas of Konoha, right... –

"Konoha was founded by us Uchiha and Senju! We don't need those disgusting bastards! –

"As the Godaime said, for a scum like that, there are only two options – change or die! –

"Others may be afraid, but only we Uchiha can do this well! If even we shrink back, what will Konoha look like in the future?"

Mikoto's words obviously touched Fugaku's back pain, and his voice suddenly became stern.

He also realized that he had made a mistake and immediately lowered his tone.

"Sorry..."

"It's okay, I understand what you mean. But..."

"It's good that you understand." Fugaku said, looking away and looking out the window, "The Godaime will not turn a blind eye. In fact, he is already taking action... This year the number of students enrolled in the Ninja School has exceeded 800, and next year it will definitely exceed 1,000, and it will only be more in the second year... And these students don't know what clan is and what clan not is… –

"He is always like this, seemingly inconspicuous. But when he really starts to act, everyone is doomed... –

"From now on... let Itachi go around the school more. It will be beneficial."

Mikoto couldn't tell. The Godaime must have said something to her husband in advance, so she didn't refute, but just responded in a low voice.

Some kind of wave seems to be coming.

It's just that she is a woman, how can she control so much.

"Bulrush... I understand. We Uchiha have no industry in this area... However, for the sake of safety, it is better to restrain the clansmen recently and let them act cautiously. After all, the Godaime had already reminded him so."

Makoto likes to take others to play with him, which is recognized by everyone.

But he doesn't invite anyone now and has made it clear that he wants to eat alone, so it's best not to disturb him.

Being his enemy... usually leads to an ugly death.

"Yes."

Mikoto agreed.

In Mikoto's impression, Fugaku has always been a relatively silent person, and his current behavior is not much different from usual.

But after all, the two have been married for many years, and Mikoto always feels that Fugaku is hiding something from her.

This is no longer a day or two.

It seems...ever since the end of the Fourth Ninja War, not long after he opened the Mangekyo Sharingan, he has been in a trance, as if something has been pressing in his heart...

... ...

Hyuuga Hizashi came to Hyuuga Hiashi's room.

"Brother, are you looking for me?"

"Sit."

Hyuuga Hiashi motioned for his brother to sit down, and then poured him a glass of wine.

During this period, he naturally talked about what Hyuuga matriarch heard at the joshikai.

Hyuuga Hiashi looked grave, but Hyuuga Hizashi didn't care.

"I thought it was something... Since the Godaime wants to run a bulrush business, let him do it. What does it have to do with us?"

Although the Hyuuga clan is not the founding clan of Konoha, because they joined early and are strong, they have always been at the forefront of Konoha's power, and they have accumulated a considerable amount of wealth during this period.

Although the Godaime obviously hates the big clan competing for profits with ordinary people within Konoha, and has been trying to drive the power of the big clan to foreign countries, but everyone has been working together happily, and it is true that Godaime has gained a lot from his actions, so everyone is more willing to listen to him.

He had said so, and Hyuuga Hiashi felt that it was nothing to give him face – he even felt a little gloating, wanting to know who the Godaime was planning to harm again.

Hiashi's expression was still solemn.

"No, it's not because of this... Now the Godaime is running Konoha very well, and everyone can feel this. I'm just worried... what will happen in ten years?"

Ten years later, when the Order of Nothing ends, there will be a battle between the five great hidden villages. This is the consensus of everyone.

"Brother, do you mean that we think Konoha will lose?"

"It's not a simple matter of winning or losing. Today's world is no longer about fighting and killing. The Godaime's economic tactics are quite effective... What I'm worried about is the future of our Hyuuga clan."

"Future?"

Originally, during this time period, the incident of Kumogakure stealing Hinata, the eldest daughter of Hyuuga, should have happened, but now that Makoto almost tore Kumogakure apart, this incident will naturally not happen again – who is willing to give it to Konoha for free again? Such a strong excuse to declare war.

Therefore, since the end of the Fourth Ninja War, Hyuuga's life has generally been relatively easy.

It's just that as the head of the clan, Hyuuga Hiashi can see more and further.

"The Godaime's strength has grown by leaps and bounds. You and I can see it in our eyes. The Hokage faction is full of talents and there are successors. –

"Fugaku of the Uchiha family has turned on the Mangekyo, and the eldest son Uchiha Itachi has also begun to make a name for himself. I took a look, and he is indeed very talented. –

"And what about us Hyuuga..."

Ten years later, there must be an unprecedented battle to the death. The Hyuuga family has a long heritage, and it is not without its kage-level masters. But in this era...

Even if the Hyuuga lineage finally survived the brutal war, how could they gain a foothold in the new ninja world without enough masters?

"Brother, you mean..."

"Your child Ningji, bring him over tomorrow for me to take a look... I have discussed with several elders to select some elites from the clan and teach them the secrets of the clan from an early age... Rather than being eliminated by the times, it is better to fight to the death."

Hearing what Hyuuga Hiashi said, Hyuuga Hizashi was happy but also a little worried.

"I also hope that I'm just worrying in vain, but for some reason, I just..."

The two brothers looked at each other in silence, looking at the bright moon together.

If... there were more kage-level masters in the clan, why would they be like this...

... ...

The joshikai will be over soon.

The ladies with different thoughts left with their children, leaving time for the Hokage and his women.

If it were placed in a daily youth episode, Makoto would definitely be dead.

The water is boiling.

Cicadas are chirping.

But this is Konoha with the legacy of the Warring States Period...

He didn't even need the high-sounding excuse of 'I had to continue the clan lineage'.

Just say you want to have a harem.

Temari had no problem with that either.

After all, she doesn't sleep in the same room as them.

This girl's imagination of her husband and lover is still at the stage of playing house.

She knew that she wanted to be a good wife and help Suna and Konoha maintain a good relationship.

But she didn't know the inside story.

By the time she really realized this... it would be many years later.

The greatest sorrow in the world is that children can enter the women's bathhouse with their mother. And when he realized the benefits of this, he could no longer go in.

All in all, except that Makoto couldn't help but want to sow some seeds, everything was peaceful.

In line with the principle of killing today, blinding, castrating, forcing rebellion, and ransom, Makoto began to perform the duties of Hokage again the next day.

The first thing he had to deal with was, of course, the rush matter.

It's definitely too late this year, but that doesn't stop him from making arrangements now.

Konoha's business system is now becoming more and more developed, and soon, several well-known wealthy businessmen in the industry sat in front of Makoto.

Several wealthy businessmen looked worried.

After all, for now, rush is still a steady and steady business. It can make money basically by relying on scale.

These wealthy businessmen all have a long history of dealing in rushes, and some of them were already doing this type of business even before the Warring States Period.

Ordinary businessmen are not taken seriously by them.

Those who are really rich look down on them, and those who don't have money can't get enough of them.

They don't want to expand, and they quietly guard their own small track. After so many years, they are still enjoying it.

Their fathers have told them with reality that as long as they stick to this track, they and their descendants can continue to be popular and drink spicy food. Those greedy people in history have disappeared in the torrent of history.

Ancient means stable.

But now the Godaime Hokage is here...

Everyone knows that this is the ultimate shit-trouble.

Not only is he strong, he is also ruthless.

His desires are endless.

He was simply like a giant crocodile living in the mud. No matter who he was targeting, he would bite them up and then use a death rock to tear the flesh and blood from the opponent's body.

Extremely cruel and extremely efficient.

The bulrush merchants did not want to interact with such a naturally wealthy businessman, because that would definitely mean bad news.

But Makoto invited them, and they had to come...

Makoto could see the uneasiness of the guests in front of him, but he also knew that people in the world misunderstood him, so he didn't bother to say anything more and just took out the contract.

"Everyone, I'm not here to add to the conflict, but I'm here to solve the problem. –

"I have asked about your habits, and I know that you are not willing to take some innovative paths... In this case, let's be more traditional. –

"Today we will only talk about bulrushes and tatami mats. You are only responsible for collecting a little more bulrushes and selling a little more tatami mats. What do you think? Anyway, this thing won't go bad if you keep it for a long time, right?"

The wealthy businessmen did not dare to refuse directly, let alone agree directly. Instead, they carefully looked at the contract presented by Makoto.

This contract... is too normal.

It's so normal that it's like the most ordinary contract.

With marketability and skills, they are only responsible for collecting bulrushes and selling tatami mats. On the other hand, Land of Rice is only responsible for providing bulrushes, and there is no conflict between the two sides.

Konoha was only responsible for providing some funds.

It sounds like it's a really good business.

After all, as Makoto said, tatami can be stored for a long time, and this thing is a must for every household... As long as you don't mess around, it is difficult to lose money.

If there is anything strange, it is that Konoha's funds are not sent directly to them, but go through several detours... However, considering the position of a ninja, it is difficult to say whether it is to conceal the specific situation of its own cash flow. .

After all, the five great hidden villages are famous for being at odds with each other, and various things in private are bound to happen.

But if this contract is followed completely...it seems that the target of this big crocodile is really not them?

So what exactly is it?

Rich businessmen will not look down upon any top businessman with such a great reputation. That must be irresponsible for their own wallets.

No matter how many businessmen thought, they couldn't figure out Makoto's real goal.

"Guys, what do you think?"

The wealthy businessmen were shocked and confused, but the persona Makoto had been erecting finally took effect.

Everyone knows that Makoto's one is one and two is two.

For two bowls of noodles, you will definitely pay for two bowls of noodles.

"Then just do as the Godaime says, we have no objection."

... ...

Land of Water, Mizukage's Office.

Because of the diplomat system, Konoha's information was quickly transmitted back to Kirigakure headquarters.

– Of course, this is also because Makoto never wanted to hide the news.

So, soon, the man wearing the whirlpool mask learned the news.

He was speechless for a long time, and finally called the black and white man.

"That guy, what is he going to do again..."

"Looks like it. So are you going to stop him?"

"Yes, that's what I thought."

"It's good that you are willing to act, but... you are not Yagura after all. Can you really defeat him? If you fail..."

"Anyway, it was Kirigakure who died, so what does it have to do with us? The situation where the five great hidden villages stopped fighting is too detrimental to us. We must let them fight each other again... No matter what, Konoha cannot be allowed to continue to grow... It has grown more this year than it has in the previous twenty years!"

"It makes sense, but what are you going to do?"

"I don't know. But I can directly give orders as Mizukage and let the people below figure it out."

"...What on earth was I expecting."