Naruto-Start by eating the golden fruit

Youya knelt down on the tatami, taking in the familiar decoration style around him. Although he hadn't been back for a long time, the decor of his home remained unchanged, almost the same as before.

"...Yuya? Did you hear what I just said?" Uzumaki Mito noticed that Yuya was lost in thought and immediately frowned.

Yuya snapped back to reality and looked at his master's wife with calm eyes. "Actually, I didn't listen much after you mentioned that you wanted to talk about the Uzumaki clan. Because there's no need."

Uzumaki Mito was taken aback for a moment, and then her expression turned sour. She looked at Yuya with hope still lingering in her eyes. "Is there really... no way?"

Yuya sighed and then explained the situation to Uzumaki Mito.

The reason Kirigakure Village hadn't launched a war against the Land of Whirlpools before was due to the limited scale of business between Kirigakure Village and Konoha at the time. In other words, the official cooperation between these two villages wasn't substantial, so the officials of the Land of Whirlpools didn't suffer much loss.

Previously, the primary toll collectors in the Land of Whirlpools were the merchants from Konoha and Kirigakure. Although the merchants in Kirigakure Village would pay fees to their village, they weren't significant. Kirigakure Village might even feel some schadenfreude seeing these merchants overcharged.

But things are different now.

The treaty signed between Yuya and Kirigakure Village at the beginning of the year increased business tenfold, including thirty tons of fish. Don't think it's a lot; the thirty tons of grain and vegetables sent from Iwagakure Village were sold out in just one month.

It's not that the people of Konoha Village are excessive eaters; they just used to fear hunger. Now, they'd rather have surplus vegetables at home, so they stock up. This is a simple civilian mindset.

It is foreseeable that Yuya will definitely expand the contract limit next year. Of course, just like last year, this matter can't be raised by Yuya but by Kirigakure or Iwagakure.

As for Sunagakure Village...

Hmm... the second Kazekage is working diligently on the canal, and it is estimated that it will be completed in another five or six years, provided no one interferes and efficiency is maintained.

But before that...

Let's expand on desert peppers first.

The second Kazekage isn't an idiot, and it's impossible for him to completely forgo growing food. Although he doesn't understand economic dependence, growing his own food saves money.

Yes, the second Kazekage didn't see through Yuya's plan to tie up Sunagakure Village with food. It was purely because Sunagakure Village was too poor. The first Kazekage captured the tailed beast himself and kept it until now. There was also a riot because the sealing technique in Sunagakure Village was honestly a bit lacking.

Mainly because what kind of skilled ninja family with strong sealing techniques would come to Sunagakure Village? Konoha next door has been attracting talent. Isn't it better to go to Konoha to enjoy life?

Ninjas with sealing skills are scarce in the five elemental nations, and no one would refuse them.

So Sunagakure Village is still struggling with Ichibi Shukaku.

By the way, in the original Naruto Chronicles, the reason why the Second Kazekage didn't take advantage of this moment to stab Konoha in the back was because he needed to completely control Ichibi and find the best Jinchuriki container.

It can only be said that although the process is different, the second Kazekage is really pursuing different paths to the same goal.

Hmm... let's spread the chili peppers before returning together, then it's all money...

In fact, Konoha officials also give millions of taels of income to the Land of Whirlpools every year because some businessmen from the Uzumaki clan in Konoha have been brought together by Yuya to jointly open a steel factory, and now they jointly run a savings bank for settlement. Gradually, they were tied to Konoha's ship, enjoying the annual dividends. In truth, their sales channels had been penetrated by Yuya long ago and could be replaced by Yuya's own people at any time. However, Konoha is indeed short of manpower now, and secondly, they aren't aware, so they just haven't reacted.

But Yuya knew it, and technically speaking, the Land of Whirlpools was trying to get money from Konoha through him.

Considering Uzumaki Mito's relationship, Yuya turned a blind eye.

Anyway, there will definitely be people who are dissatisfied with him in the Land of Whirlpools.

For instance, other families in Konoha Village are envious of these dividends~

In the original Naruto Chronicles, the Land of Whirlpools was attacked and destroyed, scattering the Uzumaki clan members worldwide. Kaoru and his mother were used as recovery tools by a group of beasts from the Land of Grass, living lives worse than death. Nagato's parents couldn't escape to the Land of Rain, and the reason they didn't come to Konoha was precisely because Konoha didn't help when the Uzumaki clan was attacked, allowing them to be exterminated.

Konoha's ninja uniforms are engraved with whirlpools, symbolizing the friendly relationship between Konoha and the Uzumaki clan.

As a result, the Uzumaki clan didn't see Konoha send troops to rescue them until they were destroyed.

The Uzumaki clan hates those who attacked them, but they hate Konoha even more. They promised to be friendly for generations and to protect the Uzumaki clan, but this was the outcome?!

This is why the Uzumaki clan members are unwilling to go to Konoha, even if their lives are worse than death.

Of course, Konoha's failure to send troops might also relate to the fact that Sarutobi Hiruzen was the third Hokage at that time.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, who mainly focused on internal conflicts, probably had the mentality of supporting the Uzumaki clan as long as he could, planning to help after solving internal issues.

Then he waited for the Uzumaki clan to be exterminated and Naruto to be born. During this period, more than thirty years passed before he resolved the village's internal strife.

Let's not talk about the original development. Let's focus on the present. The current Land of Whirlpools is blocking the trade route between Konoha and Kirigakure Village. It collects money from both parties, making nearly tens of millions of taels a year in travel expenses. Not to mention Kirigakure Village, even the ninja families in Konoha are dissatisfied with this.

Why?!

After all, even if the Uzumaki clan takes a piece of land, it is still just a ninja family.

In terms of strength alone, they are probably not as strong as any of the three clans: Sarutobi, Shimura, and Hyuga.

Then why do they receive so many benefits?!

Believe it or not, when the Land of Whirlpools is defeated, most ninja families in Konoha Village will applaud and refuse to agree to send troops.

After all...

This is only now. It is visible to the naked eye that the Land of Whirlpools will definitely gain more benefits in the future. Who isn't jealous?

Do you think Kirigakure Village will allow the Land of Whirlpools to continue collecting tolls on the trade route between the two sides?!

Impossible.

They must be beaten to death!

After hearing what Yuya said, Uzumaki Mito felt as if the world was spinning. After all, she was still a member of the Uzumaki clan. Even if she was dissatisfied with the leader and elders of the Uzumaki clan, she wouldn't want to see the Land of Whirlpools destroyed.

"Then... is there no way to save the Land of Whirlpools? Will the Uzumaki clan... really be wiped out?"

Yuya was slightly stunned and looked at Uzumaki Mito with some confusion. "Why do you ask, Master? Although the Land of Whirlpools will definitely be attacked, there's no way Konoha would let it be destroyed."

Uzumaki Mito was dumbfounded, then you just...

Oh, I was just explaining why the Land of Whirlpools would be attacked, so that's okay.

Yuya thought for a moment, took out a scroll, and drew a rough map of Naruto's world on it.

"This is the Land of Whirlpools, this is Konoha's outlet, this is Kirigakure Village, and this is the Land of Bears. Putting aside the Land of Bears, which is very useful as strategic depth, other places are of little use.

If the Land of Whirlpools is destroyed by Kirigakure Village, then Konoha's outlet to the sea will be targeted by Kirigakure Village.

After that, Kirigakure Village can increase its troops, expand the area where the Land of Whirlpools originally was, and even turn it into a military base, with the goal of Konoha.

By then, they might not attack Konoha when they are in a good mood. But if they are in a bad mood, Konoha's long coastline will be within their attack range. Even if they just grab a handful and run like bandits, the Land of Fire won't be able to withstand it. If their banditry continues, Konoha will definitely have to fight Kirigakure to reclaim this place.

My opinion is that instead of waiting to start a war with Kirigakure Village later, it is better to assist the Land of Whirlpools now, at least to ensure that it won't be destroyed."

Uzumaki Mito breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but hit Yuya on the head. "You kid! Can you say everything at once?"

Yuya covered his head, feeling speechless.

But it doesn't matter. He used to be beaten by his master's wife in the past. He actually misses being beaten a little bit now.

But that's not the point.

The point is...

"These are ideal scenarios I'm talking about, but there are still less than ideal scenarios..."

Uzumaki Mito quickly asked, "What is an unideal scenario?"

Yuya: "The Uzumaki clan is overconfident, or in other words, they think too highly of themselves and underestimate Kirigakure. Then they make a big mistake and fall all at once."

Yuya phrased it more diplomatically. What he meant was that he feared the Uzumaki clan might not even withstand Kirigakure Village's first charge and would be pushed aside.

Uzumaki Mito thought for a while and shook her head. "This should be impossible. Although those clan elders are foolish, they can withstand the first wave of attacks."

Yuya nodded. "That's no problem. Konoha will help the Land of Whirlpools, that is..."

Yuya sighed helplessly, "It's just that Konoha's development has to pause. I originally thought we could build the hospital and kindergarten first this year..."

Uzumaki Mito suddenly felt a little embarrassed, realizing the Uzumaki clan hadn't handled the situation well.

Not only do they share profits with Konoha when times are good, but when trouble arises, they are the first to run over and cling to support.

"Ah, by the way, Master, if you have time, please let the Uzumaki clan send a group of people. Although Konoha must help the Uzumaki clan, the definition of the two things—whether the Uzumaki clan asks us for assistance or we take the initiative to assist them—is different. Can you understand, Master?"

Uzumaki Mito nodded. "I will explain it clearly to them!"

Uzumaki Mito's demeanor changed, and Yuya almost applauded.

It seemed that Master was truly angry with those guys from the Uzumaki clan.

So angry!

If I get really angry, I can enjoy the spectacle.

Yuya doesn't like being beaten himself, but he loves watching others get beaten the most~

Kurama: Wonderful! Bravo! Mito, can I go inside that little brat's belly? I think his life there is much more exciting than yours! It should be interesting.

Mito: ...

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