Konoha: Reforge the glory of Uchiha!

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"Lord Hokage, the integration and acquisition of iron ore have been completed. Now, nearly a quarter of the iron ore in the Land of Fire is under the Konoha Iron Ore Company's name."

"With the war over, the price of pig iron in the Land of Fire has stabilized. Due to the recent futures plan, the pig iron price won't fluctuate much for the next year or two. Konoha will take five to eight years to recover its capital."

"Konoha's actions this time were too aggressive, the daimyo..."

Nara Shikato reported the results of recent iron ore acquisitions to Uchiha Kusu. To be honest, Nara Shikato didn't agree with Uchiha Kusu's large-scale acquisition of iron ore.

Big investment, long payback time.

If such a large amount of financial expenditure were used to train ninjas, Konoha's recovery speed would greatly accelerate.

And Konoha's attack on competitors can be described as brutal. Plundering and taking advantage of the situation are not exaggerated terms for Konoha's actions. The family controlling the iron ore business is either wealthy or noble in the Land of Fire. They've long gone to the daimyo.

"Relax, Lu Yuan. I can guarantee that the future demand for steel will far exceed your imagination. We may even have to consider insufficient steel production, leading to rising prices."

"Konoha has consumed more steel in recent months than it did in the past year, even during wartime."

"Factories, roads, buildings, electric lights, cables—these infrastructure projects consume a lot of steel. Konoha is embarking on industrialization and will progress further, radiating from Konoha to the entire Fire Nation."

Nara Shikato was overwhelmed by Uchiha Nan's words. Konoha's development speed over the past few months was incredible.

Months ago, Konoha's vendors were struggling, on the verge of bankruptcy. Now, clever shopkeepers have opened branches.

The vendors' gathering place has begun transforming into the commercial center Uchiha Nan described, with everything for eating, drinking, and entertainment.

Konoha's population expanded by nearly a quarter. During this period, Konoha recruited many refugees, built power plants and sweatshops, and expanded roads, all requiring manpower.

Konoha's financial revenue has steadily risen, exceeding 15 billion.

Previously, the daimyo's funds were a major portion, and ninja commissions for completing tasks constituted the bulk of Konoha's revenue. Now, this proportion has sharply declined, accounting for less than one-sixth.

Even if future task numbers return to normal levels or exceed them, they won't significantly impact Konoha's financial revenue, only accounting for a quarter.

In just a few months, a vigorous state of vitality and competition is apparent.

"As for the daimyo, go and appease him, though Konoha can develop well without his funds now."

"But we still need to maintain a good relationship with the daimyo. Among countries, the daimyo wields much stronger power than our Ninja Village. In future business dealings, Konoha will need to work with the daimyo."

Uchiha Kusu directed Nara Shikato to appease the daimyo, offering random reasons and putting on a show for those below.

I'll give you face, you give me face, and everyone will be at peace. The dead ones were those insects. The daimyo isn't happy with them, but he took advantage of the situation to seize their assets.

Konoha's methods were brutal, forcing choices with knives, while the daimyo ate the spoils within their rules, appearing better. Everyone's the same; don't laugh at the second brother.

Moreover, Konoha's development still requires the daimyo's power. It's not time to fall out with the daimyo. So far, Konoha and the daimyo have cooperated pleasantly. Adjusting to another daimyo would take time.

This misunderstanding will resolve. If he's stubborn, Uchiha Kusu might consider changing the daimyo. The Ming Dynasty's emperor dissolved in water, and the ninja world's daimyo could dissolve in explosive tags.

"As you command, Hokage-sama."

Nara Shikato nodded, then picked up another document and said to Uchiha Nan:

"The Sandaime Mizukage Suito of Kirigakure Village has accepted Konoha's invitation to the Five Kage Conference."

"Now we need to confirm the location, time, and personnel list for the Five Kage Conference."

Uchiha Nan pondered, realizing this was a big issue. Meetings were previously held in Konoha when Senju Hashirama was alive.

Senju Hashirama personally sent invitations, stating that if you didn't come to Konoha willingly, he'd personally visit your ninja village to invite you.

It was so sincere that Uchiha Nan felt Senju Hashirama intended to personally invite the first Kage of the four major ninja villages to Konoha.

But the first Kage of the other four major ninja villages likely felt terrified upon seeing the invitation.

If Senju Hashirama visited personally, he wasn't just inviting; he was there to destroy a village.

The result, of course, was they all hurried to Konoha.

Uchiha Kusu lacked the First Generation's charisma and power, so he couldn't personally visit their ninja villages to invite their Kage.

A place everyone trusted was needed for the meeting.

Previously, the second Hokage of Konoha and the second Raikage of Kumogakure were killed at the border negotiation table. If the meeting was held in Konoha, the Kage of the other four major ninja villages might not dare to come.

If this were a trap, Konoha planned to risk disapproval, gather village strength, and eliminate the four major ninja villages' Kage. Wouldn't it be over?

"Inform the four major ninja villages that Konoha will hold a Five Kage Conference in the Land of Yu to draft a post-war treaty."

"The Yu Ninja Village is responsible for security. The five major Ninja Villages can only bring a team of shadow guards."

Uchiha Nan briefly thought it over and planned to hold the Five Kage Conference in the Land of Yu. Isolated overseas, Yu Ninja Village was harmless, known for being a place where war was forgotten.

If the meeting was held in Tang Ninja Village, no Ninja Village would refuse. With only a small team, there was no worry about villages causing trouble.

Moreover, the Land of Yu is said to have beautiful scenery and amazing hot springs. Holding the meeting there could also be an opportunity for a government-funded trip.

"As you command, Hokage-sama!"

Nara Shikato nodded and left to handle Uchiha Kusu's assignments.

"Time to relax."

Uchiha Nan lay on the sofa with a cold Coke in hand. It was delightful.

The relaxation didn't last long when a knock came at Uchiha Nan's door again.

"Hokage-sama!"

Orochimaru entered, slightly reserved but extremely excited. Learning from the Hokage was thrilling.

"Orochimaru, how do you feel about your recent movie experience?" Uchiha Nan asked casually.

Orochimaru hadn't yet shown his future perverted scientist tendencies, and he seemed shy before Uchiha Nan.

It was rare to see Orochimaru like this. It's a pity there's no camera; otherwise, Uchiha Nan would capture this moment.

"It's fine, but the girls at school are too enthusiastic, interrupting my studies."

Orochimaru sounded helpless. He was tired of empty-headed female classmates and would rather read during class.

"Hahaha, Jiraiya should enjoy your popularity."

Uchiha Nan understood Orochimaru's situation well. He was popular in ninja school too, but like Orochimaru, he wasn't interested in such things. Back then, Uchiha Nan focused on becoming stronger to deal with Tobirama Senju, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and the First Ninja War.

Uchiha Nan and Orochimaru chatted for a while before Orochimaru's desire to learn emerged, prompting him to ask Uchiha Nan for real knowledge.

"Hokage-sama, what will you teach me today?"

"Let's return to the Uchiha clan!"

Uchiha Nan took Orochimaru back to the Uchiha clan to Senju Tobirama's experimental area.

Upon entering the lab, there were three barrier sealing techniques to prevent Senju Tobirama from escaping. One was a space-sealing technique from Tobirama's book of seals.

Senju Tobirama invented the Flying Thunder God technique and feared it being leaked, causing irreparable losses. So, he invented a space seal targeting the Flying Thunder God, but it had strict activation conditions, limiting it to fixed locations. Later, it was left in the book of seals, discovered by Uchiha Nan, and used on Tobirama.

Uchiha Nan recalled Tobirama's dark expression that day.

Orochimaru followed Uchiha Nan, looking around. The sealing technique impressed Orochimaru, sparking his desire for knowledge.

He came to the right place. The Uchiha clan had a secret base. The Hokage would teach him something substantial!

"Tobirama, stop. I've allowed one clone to rest and meet someone today."

Uchiha Nan addressed the busy Senju Tobirama clones in the lab, calling one to rest and meet Orochimaru.

"Humph, you're so kind-hearted!"

Tobirama looked displeased. Uchiha Kusu could always anger him.

Special permission for a clone to rest a bit?

What kind of person says that? It truly made him a workhorse!

"Don't be angry, Tobirama. I'm introducing a future talent. No, a good student. His research talent matches yours."

Tobirama eyed Orochimaru behind Uchiha Nan. Orochimaru was shocked to see Konoha's second Hokage!

The dead Nidaime Hokage had reappeared?

"Orochimaru, you know him—he's Konoha's second Hokage!"

"The Second Hokage died during Konoha-Kumogakure negotiations, but even in death, he cared about Konoha's future!"

"He taught me a forbidden technique in a dream, keeping him in this world to continue contributing to Konoha, silently working."

"This is the great will of fire!"

"Tobirama, am I correct?"

Tobirama's face darkened, typical of an evil Uchiha!

Such nonsense, not even needing a draft for lies.

It was Kusu Uchiha who secretly dug up his grave and coerced him with Tsunade as leverage, forcing him to conduct experiments.

But seeing Orochimaru's admiration, Tobirama gritted his teeth:

"Yes."

"I'm doing it all for Konoha."

Tobirama reluctantly agreed with Uchiha Nan's narrative.

Could he deny it and reveal the truth?

His grave was dug, and Uchiha Nan used his forbidden technique on him, forcing him to work as a slave?

That would be throwing his dignity on the ground before Uchiha Nan and a junior. Tobirama wanted to retain some dignity.

For Konoha's sake, he was willing to work silently, burning himself for Konoha's future. Such words were dignified.

Ah Q's spirit never fades!

"The Nidaime Hokage is truly great!"

Orochimaru admired Tobirama's will of fire.

But what intrigued Orochimaru was the forbidden technique that revived the dead.

Orochimaru was excited, licking his lips. He felt his blood tremble. He knew his life would be divided into two parts, with an exciting future ahead.

Um?

Did Orochimaru just lick his lips?

Uchiha Nan noticed Orochimaru's gesture, seeing his young face and feeling dazed. Licking his lips was Orochimaru's signature move in the anime.

Now Orochimaru was still a normal child, though intensely curious, not yet twisted. With Tobirama leading him, he shouldn't become the perverted scientist of the original, transforming into something ridiculous. Men and women. Senju Tobirama was quite a pervert. It's unsurprising if Orochimaru followed him and became a perverted scientist.

What kind of person couldn't wait to use his brother's body for experiments after his death?

But with Tobirama around, Orochimaru was less likely to defect.

If Tobirama turned, Uchiha Kusu could hold this blackmail for life, but he didn't want it to happen.

"You said this kid has research talent like mine?"

"Hmph, really?"

"I don't believe it!"