socalfunplaces Chapter 176 Open the door, free trade!
Chapter 176 Open the door, free trade!
Shirokumo Aoba and Karin parted ways, and at the same time declined Uzumaki Kaho's invitation to dinner.
They returned to Tsunade's house.
"I am back!"
"Hmm~"
Upon entering the living room, Shirakumo Aoba received a perfunctory response from Tsunade.
Still angry?
"Welcome back, Aoba!"
Shizune also came out of the kitchen, dressed in a black long-sleeved kimono with an apron.
A look of surprise crossed his face.
"Sister Shizune, do you need any help?"
Baiyun Qingye asked the other party.
"No need, you just got back, you can rest."
Silent went back to the kitchen.
He sat down next to Tsunade, whose face was filled with sorrow.
"Teacher, what troubled you this afternoon?"
Tsunade raised her eyelids slightly and said, "Kirigakure wants to exchange for Mei Terumi."
Shirokumo Aoba blinked and asked, puzzled, "Isn't this a good thing? If Kirigakure wants to make an exchange, we can now set our conditions."
Tsunade sighed again, "Based on the information you submitted and the Anbu's investigation, Mei Terumi possesses two bloodlines and is very likely to be the next Mizukage."
"If we ask for too high a price, Kirigakure definitely can't afford it; if we ask for too low a price, then we'll be losing out too much."
"This is a bit tricky..."
“That is indeed quite difficult.” Bai Yunqingye nodded.
Tsunade rolled her eyes at him. "I asked you to give me ideas, not to nod your head."
"Teacher, you are the Hokage!"
The white clouds and green leaves remained silent.
Tsunade ruffled his hair.
"As a disciple, you must learn to proactively help your teacher solve problems, understand?"
Baiyun Qingye didn't refute, but instead began to think.
for a long time--
He spoke in a low, somber tone.
"If it's too difficult, then let's not do it!"
"What do you mean?" Tsunade asked, puzzled.
"Since Kirigakure can't afford that much money, then we'll ask for less."
"Then what do we want?" Tsunade had a natural talent for being a straight man.
"First, we need Kirigakure to return the Byakugan that was taken from us on the battlefield."
"Yes, I've considered that too." Tsunade nodded.
The Byakugan has a significant strategic role for any ninja village.
However, because of the Caged Bird Seal, even though various ninja villages coveted it, there was basically no situation where it was leaked out.
But there are always unexpected events.
Ao from Kirigakure obtained a Byakugan during the Third Shinobi World War.
Konoha once offered a large reward and issued a gold-lettered arrest warrant for him, hoping to retrieve or destroy the Byakugan, but unfortunately they have never succeeded.
We can take this opportunity to get it back.
However, Tsunade felt that one Byakugan was still no match for the future Mizukage with two bloodline limits.
After all, in Kirigakure, there really isn't a single ninja capable of serving as Mizukage right now.
Is there anything else?
"And then comes power!"
"that power?"
Shirokumo Aoba nodded. "That's right. Didn't we take over Kado's shipping company? Kirigakure is located in the center of the ocean, so he will definitely try to control us. We can ask him to grant us complete maritime passage rights in the waters around Kirigakure."
"They are required not to threaten or interfere with Konoha's ships sailing near their waters in any way, and they are also required to provide protection if Konoha's ships are attacked."
Tsunade stroked her chin. "In the long run, this can indeed save us a lot of money."
Ships also have to pay tolls when passing through the waters surrounding Kirigakure Village.
"Then we can also ask for a trading port in Kirigakure."
"A treaty port? What's the use of that?" Tsunade didn't understand.
As a military organization of a major power, the ninja village is content as long as they can fight on the front lines; they basically lack political and business acumen and therefore don't understand these things very well.
Baiyun Qingye explained with a smile, "A trading port, as the name suggests, is a place for commercial activities. Wasn't Kirigakure previously closed off? Now that they have the idea of opening up, we can help them out."
"Let them designate an area for us to trade freely. Then we can help them export their local specialties and also help them import food and supplies."
"Of course, Konoha must have full control over this port!"
Tsunade fell silent for a moment, pondering in her mind.
To be honest, she didn't really understand these things. In the past, her only ways of making money were medical treatment and borrowing money.
But she had absolute trust in Bai Yun Qingye, so since he had said so, she would just do as he said.
She also believed that Kirigakure would not refuse such a condition.
After all, this seems to be a win-win situation.
With Konoha's help, Kirigakure was able to gradually open up and connect with the ninja world.
At the same time, the two villages can also form a friendly cooperative relationship, separated only by a narrow strip of water.
What Kirigakure really needs to do is simply return Konoha's Byakugan.
After thinking it over, Tsunade nodded. "Very well, then we'll do as you say!"
"However, it's possible that Kirigakure might tear up the terms we originally agreed upon after Mei Terumi returns, or they might outwardly comply but inwardly defy us during the subsequent implementation."
Tsunade's expression turned worried again. After all, it wasn't real money lying in front of her, so it was inevitable that she would feel uneasy.
Shirokumo Aoba shook his head. "As long as Konoha can demonstrate enough deterrence, they won't dare to participate. Why don't we also invite Kirigakure to participate in the Chunin Exams?"
"Aren't you really afraid that those ninja villages will team up against Konoha during the Chunin Exams?" Tsunade rolled her eyes at him, then continued.
"This afternoon I also received applications from Sunagakure and Otogakure for the Chunin Exams. They also want to hold the Chunin Exams together with Konoha."
"Sunagakure and Sound Village?"
Bai Yun Qingye slightly widened her eyes.
Orochimaru is planning another Konoha collapse?
Not right either.
Hiruzen Sarutobi is dead, so Orochimaru's current target is most likely Sasuke.
As for Sunagakure...
Could it be that they were suppressed by the Daimyo of the Land of Wind and had no other choice?
Or was the Fourth Kazekage just unlucky enough to be killed by Orochimaru?
It's funny, actually.
Sunagakure is clearly a ninja village of the Land of Wind, yet the Daimyo of the Land of Wind not only reduced Sunagakure's military strength but also drastically cut their funding.
They even delegated most of the tasks to Konoha...
This kind of outrageous behavior, like that of a minotaur, is simply outrageous.