I don't believe in the will of fire

Konoha Hokage Tower

At this moment, the elders and the top brass of Konoha gathered together.

Orochimaru was sitting on the Hokage's seat, wearing a robe embroidered with the Fourth Hokage's robe. The sofas on his left and right were full of people.

This was a lively scene that had never happened before when the first three Hokages were alive.

In addition to the new members of the elders of each major family, there are also Hatake Sakumo and Tsunade.

Hatake Sakumo is the head of the ANBU, and Tsunade recently became the head of the medical department.

This is also the reason why the two consultants moved to Koharu and Mito Kabuto looked unhappy, because half a month ago, the medical department still had the right to move to Koharu.

It can be said that at this moment, all the high-level officials mentioned by name in Konoha are here, but Jiraiya is still in Mt. Myoboku and has not come back.

"Everyone should know the purpose of why I summoned everyone here."

Orochimaru's iconic hoarse voice sounded, perhaps because he became the Fourth Hokage. At this time, his expression was much less cold.

"What do you think of the Daimyo-sama's pressing actions?"

"The Daimyo is too greedy."

The speaker was Uchiha Fukiishi, the leader of the Uchiha clan. Ever since he became a member of the elders' group and could directly participate in the village's decision-making, he had become the loudest voice in the elders' group.

"The Daimyo can be protected by our Konoha. This is also the value of our village's existence. If the Daimyo has his own ninja power, then where will we Konoha go? Moreover, the Uzumaki Ninja Village is the bloody enemy of our village.

, for the daimyo to contact us openly like this is simply a naked insult to our village."

After Uchiha Fukiishi finished speaking, everyone nodded in agreement.

Only Hatake Sakumo was a little embarrassed.

"It seems that everyone's opinions are unified. If this is the case, then I will reject the daimyo's request. You should have no objections."

"Um."

Everyone nodded, but judging from their expressions, they were still a little worried.

Seeing this, Hinata Tentoku also spoke.

"I think you don't need to worry too much about the contact between the daimyo and the Uzumaki Ninja Village. You all already know the information about the Uzumaki Ninja Village. Uzumaki Shenzhen is indeed very strong, but the war cannot be controlled by one person's power.

What the daimyo wants is an army, and only we in Konoha can provide this."

"That's right, but if we refuse, the daimyo's support for the village, whether it is money or materials, will probably be reduced a lot. Is our village really at a critical moment of recuperation recently?"

Nara Kurokawa, the leader of the Nara clan asked.

After hearing this, Orochimaru chuckled.

"Don't worry, I've already thought of a solution to this."

"Oh, what do you have in mind, Hokage-sama?"

Orochimaru asked rhetorically.

"Before I answer, I would like to ask you a question. You should all know the information about Uzumaki Ninja Village very well. What do you think is the most impressive thing about Uzumaki Ninja Village?"

"this..."

Everyone was stunned, not understanding the intention of Orochimaru's question, but Nara Kurokawa asked with understanding.

"Is it money?"

"correct."

Orochimaru glanced at Nara Kurokawa appreciatively.

"In this year, as long as there is information from the Uzumaki Ninja Village, I will share it with you. You should also be able to see that the Uzumaki Ninja Village seems to have endless money. You must know that the Uzumaki Ninja Village is not like us in the Fire Country.

Same, with the support of the daimyo. I was very interested in this, so I asked Sakumo to investigate, and the results surprised me. Sakumo, please tell everyone."

"Um."

Sakumo nodded and took out a scroll.

"Everyone should know the person above. This is the director of the Commerce Department of Wuren Village called Hongzhou. We found that all the funds in Wuren Village came from this person."

"Is this guy so rich?"

Tsunade was shocked.

When it comes to money, Tsunade becomes keen, partly because of her gambling nature, and partly because she has just taken over the medical department and is in urgent need of a lot of money, but what the village can provide is limited.

"Quite rich." Sakumo explained carefully.

"According to the investigation of our Anbu ninjas, Hongzhou is a ninja from a small ninja village called Shonin Village. However, after the Shonin Village was destroyed, he went into exile and later joined a rebel ninja organization called Hatfang.

It became the money bag of this organization. This rebellious ninja organization once went into exile in various places. Later, it calmed down in Dusk Water, the country of whirlpool. Through various means, it gathered all the wealth in Dusk Water Town, and Dusk Water Town is the country of whirlpool.

In the most prosperous city, it is said that the wealth accumulated in a few years reaches tens of billions."

"Ten billions..."

This number made everyone present red-eyed. Even though they were ninjas, their desire for money was no less than that of ordinary people. Why did they work so hard to complete the mission, and not just for money.

"That's right. Later, after Bafang was wiped out by Uzumaki Shenyue and Hongzhou became a member of Uzumaki Village, all the money should have gone to Uzumaki Village. In addition, the original Bafang's property in Dusk Water Town is still there.

, In addition, during this year, under the control of Hongzhou, the business territory of Uzumaki Village has expanded in the Kingdom of Uzumaki. It can be said that it has been continuously providing inexhaustible money to Uzumaki Village every day.

,."

"this...."

"So, Hokage-sama, what do you mean?"

"What do I mean?" Orochimaru looked at everyone and said with a smile.

"If the Uzumaki Ninja Village can do this, why can't we? We in Konoha have a fertile and vast land like the Country of Fire, and the conditions in the Country of Uzumaki are much better than those in the Country of Uzumaki."

Orochimaru's words made everyone wake up.

"Yes, in this case, we can no longer rely on the daimyo and have a steady supply of supplies."

"But, who should we turn to to do this?"

Everyone, you look at me, I look at you.

When it comes to killing, everyone present is definitely very good at it, but when it comes to making money in business, no one has a clue.

But it is obvious that it is impossible for them to give up directly. If this matter falls on that family, it will definitely be a huge advantage.

Suddenly, everyone had complicated expressions.

Seeing this, Orochimaru sneered in his heart, but still said with a gentle expression.

"Since no one is paying attention, why not listen to my thoughts."

"Hokage-sama, please tell me."

"Well, I think so. Although making money is indeed important, we are a Ninja Village after all. If the strength of the village declines because of making money, I think this is something no one wants to see. So, I

My idea is that I will learn from the Uzumaki Village and set up a commerce department based on several major departments in the village. I will only recruit ordinary people in the village who cannot use the power of chakra."

"Is that so?"

When everyone heard it, this was a good idea.

There is no need to worry about the benefits being taken away by other families. Ordinary people without any chakra power will not pose a threat to them even if they grow to be powerful.

But someone asked.

"Then can some members of our family who cannot use chakra power participate?"

"hehe..."

Orochimaru smiled.

"Although I want to agree, I think no matter who I choose, you will have grudges in your heart, so let's forget it for now. Don't worry, I think you all understand that no matter how much money the village makes, it will benefit

It’s all the people in the village. Moreover, for the village, the power of ninja is fundamental, so you don’t need to worry about it.”

Orochimaru finally spoke, and everyone nodded.

Uchiha Fukiishi was the first to agree. For the Uchiha clan, Orochimaru was the most trusted Hokage for the Uchiha clan since the founding of Konoha.

"Well, I don't have any objections. Just do what Hokage-sama said."

"Thank you very much for your support, Chief Fukiishi. What about the others?"

"We don't have any objections!"

"Well, that's it, I will make an announcement in the village soon."

But at this moment, there were some urgent knocks on the door and shouts from ANBU.

"Lord Hokage, we have important information!"