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"This is nothing more than a small trick."
"Not just anyone is qualified to challenge Konoha."
Uchiha Nan smiled modestly, looking at the daimyo with his scarlet Sharingan, making the daimyo tremble inside.
"That's right, that's right!"
"Who in the entire ninja world doesn't know the fame of the Uchiha Sharingan?"
The daimyo nodded repeatedly, understanding the implication of Uchiha Nan's words. Even if Konoha's strength had waned, it remained the undisputed strongest force in the entire Fire Country.
"Someone, take Xuan Kong away!"
"Look at this worthless thing!"
The daimyo's expression changed instantly, and he ordered his men to drag away Xuan Kong, who lay unconscious on the ground.
Seeing that his demonstration had achieved its purpose, Uchiha Nan relaxed and resumed his conversation with the daimyo.
Their discussion covered an array of topics.
The daimyo complained about the difficulties of governing the country.
His ministers deceived him, falsifying accounts, embezzling land, dodging taxes, and skimming his money.
It's all my money!
Uchiha Nan pretended to empathize, lamenting his own challenges.
Being a ninja is tough, but being a Hokage is even tougher!
Facing swords and guns, wind and fire, one slip and it's all over.
Sometimes, people share similar struggles. The Daimyo and Uchiha Nan found common ground in their chat.
Men can discuss history, military affairs, aliens, and the origins of the universe. Topics are vast, but inevitably, they circle back to women.
"Are you satisfied with the gift I presented to you yesterday?"
The daimyo's smile held a knowing look. Uchiha Nan returned the smile, his answer unspoken but understood.
"If the Hokage enjoys this sort of thing, I can arrange it here."
The daimyo hinted at further offerings to Uchiha Nan. For people like them, women are the least costly means to build rapport.
If it helped forge a bond with Uchiha Nan, the daimyo would gladly meet his desires.
Uchiha Nan briefly considered the strange mission involving three widows but dismissed it instantly.
Too perverted!
Uchiha Nan didn't want to lose what integrity he had left.
"No, no, no."
"Let's not be greedy for more!"
Uchiha Nan shook his head repeatedly, declining the daimyo's offer. The daimyo was slightly disappointed but didn't show it.
After chatting with the daimyo for a while, it was time for lunch, and the daimyo naturally invited Uchiha Nan to dine in the palace.
Uchiha Nan, in the spirit of graciousness, accepted, and the daimyo's chefs truly excelled!
After lunch, Uchiha Nan didn't forget to pack a portion for Feng and Ling in the room. It was likely the first time the sisters would taste the delicacies reserved for the daimyo.
The two sisters stood cautiously in the room, waiting for Uchiha Nan. The man before them was not only a ninja but also the Hokage of Konoha!
They might not understand the title of Hokage well, but they certainly knew about ninjas!
With a flick of their hands, ninjas could unleash deadly ninjutsu. They hadn't just heard about it; they'd seen it themselves.
"Thank you, Master."
As the elder sister, Feng bravely took the box full of food. Even though it was sealed, the aroma wafted out.
"Gulp!"
The sisters swallowed hard. After being with Uchiha Nan for half the night and eating little breakfast, they were very hungry but refrained from opening the boxes.
Uchiha Nan hadn't given the word, so they didn't dare.
"Eat, why are you staring at me?"
"There's also cream cake at the bottom. I thought you might like it, so I brought some."
"I have some business to attend to. Stay in the room after lunch and don't wander off." Uchiha Nan instructed before heading out to the Ministry of Finance to secure funds with the daimyo's note.
As soon as Uchiha Nan left, the sisters eagerly opened the boxes and started eating.
"Sister, this cake is so sweet!"
Ling picked up the cake, licking the cream on it. It was soft and sweet.
Sugar was a luxury. In these times, it was good enough for commoners to have enough to eat. Sugar was a treat for the wealthy.
Not to mention cream cake!
"Mm."
Feng nodded, the sweetness easing some of her fear about the future. Their master seemed like a good person!
Uchiha Nan left the palace and arrived at the Ministry of Finance with the daimyo's note.
**Ministry of Finance**
The room was filled with account books, each clerk with a stack in front of them, their abacuses clicking incessantly.
A middle-aged man in a black robe, with a large belly, leisurely sipped tea, seemingly idle.
So carefree?
He must be in charge!
"Where is your minister?"
Uchiha Nan approached him directly.
The man looked up, saw Uchiha Nan in his ceremonial robe, and immediately stood up to greet him with a smile.
"The minister is working in the inner room. I'll take you to him right away."
Uchiha Nan nodded and followed him inside, finding the minister also enjoying tea.
The Minister of Finance greeted Uchiha Nan warmly, and Uchiha Nan got straight to the point.
"This, this, is a bit difficult, Hokage-sama!"
Upon hearing the request for 32 billion taels, the minister's smile froze, turning into a grimace.
"The treasury is empty. We must provide relief to victims, resettle refugees. There was a drought in the north and flooding in the south."
Excuses poured from his mouth, claiming there was no money, dragging the process along.
Damn it!
These pesky bureaucrats!
The Minister rubbed his hands subtly, clearly expecting a bribe. Was he really willing to skim off military funds from the ninja village?
He must be crazy!
"One million taels!"
Uchiha Nan held up a finger, making his offer. The man was the Minister of Finance, a high-ranking official in the Land of Fire, so some diplomacy was necessary.
"Tsk."
The Minister chuckled and held up five fingers.
"Fifty million taels!"
Looking for trouble?
Uchiha Nan's Sharingan activated. How dare he try to extort him?
"Don't be angry, Lord Hokage, this is the usual practice, I'm not asking for more."
"Rest assured, we'll cooperate, and your Ministry of Finance's accounts will be flawless, undetectable!"
Uchiha Nan smiled slightly, and his Sharingan appeared.
A moment later, the Minister of Finance rose, trembling with fear, no longer mentioning kickbacks. The entire process of transferring money, falsifying accounts, and issuing receipts was completed swiftly.
"What a coward!"
Ha!
Uchiha Nan spat at the Minister's feet and left the room without a backward glance.
"Take care, take care!"
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