Konoha: Reforge the glory of Uchiha!

. Obito chose to violate the ninja code to save his companions."

". He sacrificed himself to save his companions. The remaining two-man team finally completed the mission and laid the foundation for victory in the war."

"."

Nara Shikato pondered for a moment.

"Hokage, this is indeed an interesting script, but only ordinary people who have never been on the battlefield will believe this kind of plot. As mission executors, ninjas must be rational and calm. Sometimes, abandoning companions is unavoidable."

"But if it's part of the plot, I also hope to have a teammate who won't abandon or give up on me."

Uchiha Nan nodded, agreeing with Nara Shikato's words.

Currently, the ninja tool theory is mainstream. Abandoning companions for mission success is common.

But Uchiha Nan opposes this damn ninja tool theory!

Ninjas are people first, not task-performing tools. They experience joy, sorrow, anger, and happiness like ordinary people. They feel pain and reluctance from losing companions and may act against the ninja code.

Sometimes extreme measures are necessary, and severe ailments require strong medicine.

"Luyuan, do you think there are more ninjas or more ordinary people?"

"The answer is obvious. Ordinary people aren't like ninjas; they're emotional. Moreover, no one wants to be used as a tool and abandoned at will."

Uchiha Nan spoke casually, making Nara Luyuan shiver. He was a smart man and understood the implications.

Sir, times have changed!

Ninjas must change too.

"Hokage-sama has a good point!"

Seeing Nara Luyuan agree, Uchiha Nan began considering casting. The story's protagonists are a trio, and Uchiha Nan recalled several Naruto trios.

In this era, there are only Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru, known for their involvement in vice.

Orochimaru, the cold gentleman with delicate skin and a feminine demeanor, often wearing eye shadow, seemed a good candidate for a gender-bending role, though he ultimately didn't succeed.

Tsunade was currently flat-chested, not yet achieving her "super evolution," which was unfortunate. The movie lost a selling point.

Jiraiya was a little pervert—let's not discuss him.

The next day, Uchiha Nan summoned the trio of vice to his office. They were still students and were directly recruited by Uchiha Nan to work as child laborers.

Orochimaru and Jiraiya were too nervous to speak, being in the presence of a Konoha big shot for the first time.

Only Tsunade appeared unfazed, accustomed to Konoha's elite visiting her home.

"You've all heard the request. This is Konoha's first venture into film. You're fortunate. Are you willing to be the movie's protagonists?"

Jiraiya was the first to agree, despite not hearing a word of Uchiha Nan's script due to his surprise and tension. He wouldn't miss this opportunity.

The Hokage personally invited them to make a movie!

"Hokage, shouldn't we be paid for participating in the film?"

Little Tsunade was strapped for cash. After being detained for gambling, she revealed her identity.

Faced with Tsunade's status, the gambling house naturally sent her home respectfully. If the Senju family daughter were detained, they'd have to close shop.

After simple negotiations, Uzumaki Mito happily paid off the gambling debt. It was a familiar process, as she'd done it for Senju Hashirama. He didn't dare ask Tobirama for debt money.

Uzumaki Mito usually disciplined Senju Hashirama physically, while Senju Tobirama lectured him. The moral high ground left Senju Hashirama feeling it was more cost-effective to be beaten.

Tsunade's allowance was cut!

To punish Tsunade's gambling, Uzumaki Mito decisively cut off her funds.

"Of course, I won't let you work for free. The salary is 50,000 ryo each!"

Facing Tsunade's money-focused attitude, Uchiha Nan offered an astronomical figure. For children, 50,000 ryo was unattainable pocket money.

"Hehehe, deal!"

Tsunade beamed. 50,000 ryo meant a good day at the gambling house. She'd been practicing dice-throwing and planned to win back her losses!

"Hokage-sama, I don't need the pay. I hope to learn from you for a while."

Orochimaru wasn't interested in money. He craved knowledge, believing it could change his fate.

Learning from Hokage Uchiha Kusunoki was worth more than 50,000 ryo.

He was indeed the strongest research master after Senju Tobirama, valuing learning even at a young age!

Uchiha Kusunoki agreed to Orochimaru's request, but he didn't plan to teach him himself. He'd have Orochimaru learn from Senju Tobirama.

Only a true master could shape a rough jewel into a beautiful gem. Uchiha Kusunoki teaching Orochimaru could ruin his scientific research talent.

Teaching Orochimaru might also form a master-disciple bond. Naruto had a tradition of teacher-killing. Uchiha Nan wasn't worried about others, but with Orochimaru, he'd reconsider his life's strength.

Senju Tobirama was dead, and his life was as strong as it could be. From all aspects, Senju Tobirama was better suited to teach Orochimaru.

"You don't need to attend ninja school for now. Go home and memorize the script."

Uchiha Nan gave each of them a script to memorize. Filming would follow. After sending the trio away, Uchiha Nan arranged filming specifics.

Uchiha Nan sent someone to personally negotiate with the Fire Country Daimyo, ensuring theaters promoted their new movie.

The Fire Country Daimyo gladly accepted Uchiha Nan's request. Uchiha Nan had made him a lot of money. As the saying goes, a small favor is returned with a much larger one. Uchiha Nan's kindness was like a waterfall.

For such a small request, the Daimyo readily agreed.

Not only in the Fire Country, but also in the other four major countries and small ninja world nations, the Fire Country Daimyo promised to ensure all cinemas promoted the film.

The Fire Country was the richest, and its cultural atmosphere was naturally the strongest. It led the cultural circle. If film industry players didn't respect the Daimyo, they'd be banned.

The Daimyo's promise satisfied Uchiha Nan. Successful marketing meant understanding promotion. No matter how high a movie's quality, without promotion, its box office wouldn't be high, and recovering costs was uncertain.

Hiring extras was easy. Many unemployed Konoha ninjas were eager to participate when Uchiha Nan announced the mission. The Hokage wanted to make a movie, and they had to support him, even if it meant a minor role.

That night

Uchiha Nan visited the underground lab and asked Senju Tobirama to upgrade film technology quickly. Other work could pause.

"Movie?"

"Why would you, a Hokage, make a movie?"

Senju Tobirama was increasingly confused by Uchiha Nan's ideas. This seemed unprofessional!

"What do you know!"

"This is the first step to capturing the high ground of public opinion. If you don't, others will. Do you understand, you old relic?"

"Do you know what it means to carry private goods? A movie needs a righteous villain. Our Konoha is naturally the righteous side. Guess who the villain is. The movie's influence will be widespread."

Senju Tobirama instantly understood. Why hadn't he thought of it? The ninja world always fought each other, viewing each other as bandits.

As the movie spread, if Konoha's righteous image stuck in the ninja world's mind, the benefits were clear.

It was truly an evil Uchiha!

To think of such a devious trick!

"I'll get it done!"

Senju Tobirama agreed immediately, promising to upgrade technology in a few days.

Uchiha Nan then discussed the movie's script and casting with Senju Tobirama.

When he heard Tsunade would be the protagonist, Senju Tobirama couldn't sit still. He grabbed Uchiha Nan's collar, demanding to attend the premiere.

Of course, Uchiha Nan refused. Letting Senju Tobirama attend was too dangerous. Senju Tobirama threatened to strike if he couldn't watch.

Uchiha Nan promised to show Senju Tobirama the edited film in the basement, as a holiday reward.

Senju Tobirama worked tirelessly without rest, so he needed some relaxation.

When everything was arranged and filming was about to start, Uzumaki Mito visited Uchiha Nan's office.

"I heard you're making a movie and plan to have Tsunade as the protagonist?"

Uzumaki Mito sat, eyeing Uchiha Nan with displeasure, clearly there to confront him.

"Any issues?"

"Tsunade agreed herself; I didn't force her!"

Uchiha Nan thought Uzumaki Mito believed he forced Tsunade into the movie, so he clarified he hadn't.

"I know that!"

"I'm not against Tsunade making a movie, but I'm unhappy with her pay."

Uzumaki Mito remembered the contract that made her furious. A multimillion-tael business sold for a few million!

Uzumaki Mito didn't believe Uchiha Nan was unaware of the power plant's coal costs, so he set a trap!

Later, Uzumaki Mito obtained the power plant plans. The Senju clan was a shareholder, so accessing them wasn't hard.

Reading them was worse. The power plant's future planning and income left Uzumaki Mito so angry she lost sleep.

If given another chance, anything less than eight figures wouldn't tempt her!

Now Uzumaki Mito was cautious. Uchiha Nan wouldn't engage in unprofitable ventures. Uzumaki Mito didn't understand movies but believed they were profitable.

"Fifty thousand ryo isn't low. She's just a student. It's more than a C-level mission for a movie!"

"The other leads get the same pay, and they've agreed. It's against the rules for you to ask more, Mito-sama."

Uchiha Kusunoki shook his head, indicating the difficulty.

"Bullshit rules—did you make them?"

"If you cancel the previous contract, I'll drop this!"

"You gave me a million for a multimillion-tael deal—how dare you!"

If Uchiha Kusunoki weren't Hokage, Uzumaki Mito would have confronted him long ago.

On one hand, she regretted the money. On the other, it was her first time feeling like she'd helped count money after being swindled. She'd believed it was a lot and easy to earn.

Uchiha Kusunoki must be mocking her ignorance behind her back!

Thinking of Uchiha Kusunoki's mockery, Uzumaki Mito wanted to hit him with a Tailed Beast Ball.

"Ahem, ahem, ahem."

Uchiha Nan was embarrassed. He hadn't done the right thing.

But Uzumaki Mito had signed the contract. Cancelation was impossible. If renegotiated, she'd demand a high price.

"Mito-sama, the power plant isn't solely mine. Konoha, Hyuga, and your Senju clan have shares. Cost-saving benefits your Senju clan."

"The Senju clan has few shares. Don't you know Uchiha's? Plus, the Senju clan's earnings aren't mine alone. Thousands rely on the Senju clan. How much can I get?"

Uzumaki Mito didn't want to argue. She feared she'd be swayed by Uchiha Nan and defeated by his skills. She raised a finger.

"One percent of total revenue!"

"What are you kidding? Investors and I fund the movie. We pay Konoha ninjas, promote it, and cinemas earn. You want one percent? You're dreaming."

Uchiha Nan rejected Uzumaki Mito's request. If she insisted, he'd change the heroine. Though he preferred the trio of vice, profit came first.

"Then name a number!"

Uzumaki Mito knew she asked high.

If not, Uchiha Nan might evade with a small sum.

Uzumaki Mito didn't care about Tsunade's pay. She wanted respect.

"Add a zero to the reward, or one percent of total revenue."

"This is generous."

To satisfy his collecting habit, Uchiha Nan relented. Many Konoha ninjas would fight for an A-level mission's reward.

Uzumaki Mito recalled her research. The highest Fire Country movie box office was 50 million ryo, excluding costs.

Five hundred thousand ryo was more cost-effective!

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