Konoha: Reforge the glory of Uchiha!

"I choose half a million!"

"Uchiha Kusu, this time I've done my homework and won't let you take advantage of me again. The highest box office in the Land of Fire was over 50 million, shot by a relative of the Daimyo."

"Then let's sign the contract."

Uchiha Kusu and Uzumaki Mito signed a confidentiality contract, ensuring that Tsunade's salary of half a million ryo remained undisclosed.

If it leaked, the repercussions could be significant.

Uzumaki Mito was satisfied with the amount. She felt that this time, Uchiha Kusu wouldn't take advantage of her again.

For her, 500,000 ryo was quite a sum. She never imagined earning so much. It was the reward for an A-level mission. Uzumaki Mito initially aimed for over 100,000 ryo. She didn't expect Uchiha Nan to be so generous.

The additional 450,000 ryo was Uchiha Nan's way of giving Uzumaki Mito face. After swindling her out of so much last time, he still hadn't given her a chance to vent her anger or restore her balance.

Next time she extracted the Nine-Tails' chakra, she might hesitate.

This wasn't something easily resolved with just 500,000 ryo. Now, this was using small money for big gains.

Moreover, the money wasn't for nothing. Five hundred thousand ryo was a fair deal to connect with Tsunade. Uchiha Kusu was quite interested in Tsunade—not physically, but in her potential.

In the future, Tsunade would be a top-tier medical ninja in the ninja world. Spending 500,000 on her was worthwhile!

Uchiha Nan watched Uzumaki Mito leave his office, seemingly victorious and happy.

Tsk, such a lack of vision!

Uchiha Kusu felt a bit disappointed that Uzumaki Mito didn't trust his movie-directing skills! He'd given her a chance to benefit. If given a choice, he'd have opted for 1% of the total income!

Uzumaki Mito had no idea how many connections Uchiha Kusu had tapped to make this movie successful!

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire handled national channels. He was the shadow of the strongest ninja village among the five major ninja villages, and his influence in the countries wasn't as strong as the Daimyo's.

But in the ninja world, that was Uchiha Kusu's domain.

He reached out to the remaining four major ninja villages, excluding Kumogakure (the movie's villains), and other minor ninja villages, requesting their shadows to promote his film and give him a nod.

Gold exchange offices, gambling houses, and Yakuza organizations in the ninja world were also notified by Kusu Uchiha.

After all, there was no need to spend money on this. It was about building Uchiha Kusu's and Konoha's reputation. Not utilizing this would be a waste.

An excellent film, without proper promotion, would remain hidden. It was like a piece of gold covered with a rag. If no one removed the rag, it would never shine.

Uchiha Kusu's debut had already hit the Naruto world's hot search list before its release, with promotional efforts rivaling those of a certain sensational movie.

The next day, on the filming set

"Get away, I'm playing a Konoha ninja, don't take my forehead protector. You look like you're from Kumogakure's dark side!"

"Troublemaker, do you want to fight?"

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Before Uchiha Kusu arrived on set, extras nearly fought over the role of Konoha Ninja. As the movie's villain, Kumogakure had hounded Konoha during the ninja war. Naturally, Konoha people disliked them.

Only when Uchiha Nan arrived did they stop. Uchiha Nan decided to draw lots to assign roles, creating a scenario like a large-scale script reading.

Since it was his first time directing, Uchiha Kusu wasn't familiar with the process. To prevent filming mishaps, Uchiha Kusu invited two renowned directors to assist, ensuring everything proceeded smoothly.

Scene 5, sixth shot

This scene depicted a three-person team encountering an enemy on the battlefield for the first time. The newly graduated team, inexperienced, was nearly wiped out until a supporting jonin saved them.

"Huh, I thought I was going to die."

Jiraiya exclaimed, his face ashen, clothes tattered, and arms and back wounded.

His opponents were chuunin who had retired from the battlefield. Uchiha Kusu instructed them to pursue realism, so they followed the script without fear of injury. The crew had top medical ninjas who could heal minor injuries in half a day.

"Jiraiya, your pants are wet. Did you pee out of fear?"

Tsunade laughed heartily at Jiraiya. Her performance matched Jiraiya's. To immerse them in the scene, Uchiha Nan used a minor spell on them.

They were students who hadn't graduated, never seen blood, and were terrified. Jiraiya might have actually peed in fear.

"Of course not, it's the water from the water jutsu in the plot!"

Jiraiya insisted, unwilling to admit in front of Tsunade that he'd been so scared he peed. He feared he'd never win her heart.

Orochimaru joined Tsunade in teasing Jiraiya. He wouldn't miss such a moment!

"Director, isn't this a bit much?"

Uchiha Nan enjoyed the scene, but the assistant director expressed concern. He'd filmed action sequences before, but these were tightly controlled. The blood was usually fake.

Uchiha Kusu's martial arts scenes were intense, with ninjutsu's destructive power astonishing them. It opened their eyes.

Seeing kunai cut skin and draw blood terrified the assistant director.

He was just a filmmaker, cautious even when filming ninjutsu. A lawsuit over injuries would be disastrous.

"They're Ninja School students aiming to become real ninjas. For them, the script's events will become routine."

Uchiha Kusu explained casually, but the assistant director struggled to believe it. As an ordinary person, he was far removed from ninja life, naively thinking fighting was for adults.

"They're still kids. Will they go to the battlefield so early?"

The assistant director felt sad. He had a child Jiraiya's age who complained about school.

"Is that odd?"

"In a ninja war, it's common for kids this age to be on the battlefield."

Uchiha Nan's tone was solemn, recalling the anime's future. In the Second and Third Ninja Wars, it became normal for children Konoha's age to fight.

Kakashi went to war at six, Shisui at seven, and Itachi Uchiha killed at four.

Konoha hadn't reached that dire state; the family was still strong.

Senju Tobirama managed this well. Even in critical times, he didn't send children to the front.

Graduation gave them time to handle ordinary tasks, see blood, then take on low-risk logistics away from war.

The other four major ninja villages, small ninja villages, and ninja forces didn't care, lacking resources to protect children.

"It's cruel." The assistant director sighed. Uchiha Nan patted his shoulder.

"Konoha dislikes war. As Hokage, I made this film to show future ninja world careerists war's cruelty. I hope it tempers their warlike hearts."

"Hokage-sama has good intentions."

The assistant director was moved by Uchiha Nan's words. In the Land of Fire, he'd heard of Konoha's reputation for benevolence and righteousness.

The other four major ninja villages were damned!

Filming continued.

Scene 68, seventh shot

This plot showed Kumogakure's ANBU ninjas discovered by ordinary people during a secret mission in the Land of Fire. To secure the mission, Kumogakure decided to kill the family, including children.

Konoha's investigation team arrived in time, protected the family, and drove away Kumogakure, who intended murder.

Of course, this was Uchiha Nan's bias. Such things happened occasionally on the battlefield. No major ninja village was innocent. Hurting innocents in missions was inevitable.

But Uchiha Kusu, as Hokage, made the movie. Konoha was the savior, descending to defeat Kumogakure and save the Land of Fire's people. Isn't that natural?

"Don't worry, kid, you're safe now!"

"Cut!"

"Do it again!"

Uchiha Nan approached Uchiha Inari, disappointed, and scolded:

"Dao Huo, you don't know a gentle smile!"

"Why's your face so cold?"

Uchiha Kusu wanted the Uchiha clan to excel in this benevolent scene. Subtly adding a moral layer to the Uchiha was his duty as their leader.

Initially, Uchiha Nan was patient. Smiling warmly was hard for the Uchiha.

But Uchiha Inari, repeatedly failing, made Uchiha Nan want to replace him with another Uchiha member.

"Get out and lead Uchiha elsewhere!"

"No, Lord Patriarch!"

"There are too many people here; find me somewhere quieter."

Uchiha Kusu tired of Inari's excuses. He squandered his chance, earning the role through connections but not practicing.

"Last chance!"

Uchiha Nan returned to the director's chair, giving Uchiha Inari one more chance. This time, Uchiha Inari's smile seemed genuine and warm.

Uchiha Nan nodded, finally satisfied.

While Uchiha Kusu was engrossed in directing, Nara Shikato dragged him back to the Hokage's office.

"Hokage-sama, filming is postponed for two days. Tomita-sama informed me that frontline troops, except essential ninjas, return to Konoha at ten tomorrow."

"Konoha's holding a grand welcome ceremony; you must attend!"

Uchiha Nan recalled Uchiha Tomita's return date was near.

Coincidentally, the movie plot featured a triumphant return. This could be filmed on location, saving money!

Uchiha Nan shared his idea with Nara Shikato, who had no objections, letting Uchiha Nan enjoy himself.

The next day

Uchiha Nan led Konoha's leaders in welcoming the troops at Konoha's gate. The crew's cameras recorded everything.

To show their best side, Uchiha Nan informed Uchiha Tomita in advance. This welcome ceremony would be recorded, and Konoha must be at its best!

"Tomita, welcome home!"

"Hokage, I've fulfilled my mission and returned victorious. I brought you an interesting prisoner!"

"Who? Not Ohnoki!"

"No, a bounty hunter! I don't know what's wrong with him?"

"He targeted the Byakugan. He's powerful, nearly succeeded. If I hadn't been restless and walked at night..."

"I've never seen his body structure. The heart..."

"Let's not discuss this now. Let's feast!"

Uchiha Nan wanted to avoid unpleasant topics on a happy day, so he took Uchiha Tomita to a banquet.

The table was full of Konoha's elite: Nara Shikato, Hyuga Takuma, Uzumaki Mito...

Amidst toasts and laughter, everyone drank happily. Praise flowed, and Uchiha Tomita drank three bowls of wine.

He'd dreamed of commanding the frontlines, leading Konoha to victory. Sadly, Senju Tobirama denied the Uchiha clan such opportunities to enhance their reputation.

"Takuma, toast me! A bounty hunter as strong as me targeted the Hyuga clan's Byakugan. Its black market bounty is over 100 million. Luckily, I..."

Uchiha Tomita recounted how he couldn't sleep, got up to walk, and discovered a bounty hunter planning to ambush the Hyuga clan guarding far from camp. He quietly summoned a team of Uchiha jonin. While the Hyuga clan ninjas and branch members engaged the bounty hunter, they surrounded him and captured him alive after a fierce battle.

Hinata Takuma, shocked sober, stood and drank three bowls to thank Uchiha Tomita. If that reckless bounty hunter had succeeded, his clan head position would be threatened.

"I tell you, that bounty hunter has five hearts. We knocked out four."

Uchiha Nan couldn't sit still upon hearing about the five hearts.

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