Chapter 44: Testing!
Uchiha Nan's expression was unsightly. He had reduced the amount three times in a row, yet the Daimyo still wouldn't give him face?
Did he really think that just because he had money, Uchiha Nan wouldn't dare to touch him?
The Daimyo's face twitched. Sensing Uchiha Nan's displeasure, he had no choice but to compromise further, despite his inner resentment.
After all, Uchiha Nan's fist was bigger.
"These damned ninjas!"
The Daimyo cursed inwardly, but his expression remained unchanged. He instantly reverted to his dissolute demeanor and said:
"Since the Hokage has spoken, I will also take a step back. Let's settle on 3.2 billion ryo for this round of funding."
"Hahaha, straightforward!"
"As expected of the wise Daimyo of the Land of Fire!"
"In the future, you will lead the Land of Fire to surpass its past..."
"..."
Uchiha Nan instantly performed a Sichuan opera face change, spitting out all sorts of flattering words without holding back.
Since the client had released the funds, what was a few auspicious and flattering words?
If the funding was sufficient, Uchiha Nan could even perform a crosstalk show to praise the Daimyo.
He was a conscientious contractor, wasn't he?
The gains from this trip had exceeded Uchiha Nan's expectations. He had squeezed an extra 100 million ryo from these rotten insects, which would greatly accelerate the clan's recovery.
And there were ten precious draw chances!
Of course, there were also the twin sisters... well, um... that could be temporarily crossed out.
"You flatter me, you flatter me!"
The Daimyo stared at Uchiha Nan with wide eyes. The Uchiha before him was vastly different from the Uchiha he remembered.
Aloof, stern, arrogant—these words could all be applied to the Uchiha. Of course, these words weren't wrong for Uchiha Nan either, but one more word could be added.
To put it nicely, he was uninhibited; to put it bluntly, he was shameless.
In the past, these flattering words would never have come out of the mouths of the two Senju brothers, but Uchiha Nan could say them without batting an eye.
It was one thing for those ministers with a bellyful of bad ideas to do it, but now even the Hokage had learned it.
This was truly...
A bit dangerous.
The Daimyo looked at Uchiha Nan with a strange expression.
"Hokage, you truly flatter me."
"I have another request, which I hope the Hokage can grant."
"Master Genku, a high monk from the Fire Temple, has always wanted to experience Konoha's ninjutsu, but has never had the opportunity. Would you be willing to give him a demonstration?"
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire sponsored more than just Konoha's armed forces, although Konoha was the largest.
The Fire Temple had a constant stream of worshippers, and its wealth was probably not much less than Konoha's.
In the strange and bizarre world of Naruto, there were many evil spirits and monsters. The ignorant common people probably had no choice but to burn incense and pray to Buddha when they encountered trouble.
Accumulated over time, it was a considerable income, not to mention the nobles who frequently went to the temple for blessings.
The Fire Temple wasn't just a group of monks who knew how to burn incense and pray. Their talismans and amulets probably had real effects.
It was truly a lucrative business!
In his previous life, the Rabbit (referring to China) had cracked down on these money-making temples in ancient times, even launching anti-Buddhist movements, just to seize a batch of wealthy individuals to replenish the national treasury.
Hmph?
Was he trying to test him?
Uchiha Nan's expression remained unchanged. He understood the Daimyo's intentions. It was too dangerous for the Land of Fire to have only one armed force. If the other side was strong enough, it wouldn't hurt to support another.
Anyway, it was just a matter of spending more money and making the people suffer.
"No problem. I've long heard that the high monks of the Fire Temple have cultivated a special power called 'Sage Art'."
"I'd like to experience it myself."
Uchiha Nan smiled, not taking the Daimyo's test to heart.
"Hahaha, then it's a deal!"
The Daimyo hugged the girl from before again and returned to his seat, focusing on eating and drinking, turning the frustration of being extorted into appetite.
One meal cost him an extra 100 million ryo.
That was a truly expensive meal!
Seeing the Daimyo focused on eating and drinking, Uchiha Nan also began to feast. He had been drinking with the Daimyo earlier and hadn't had a chance to savor the delicious dishes on the table.
After the banquet, the portly attendant took Uchiha Nan back to his room, not forgetting to bring along the twin sisters, Fene and Ling.
The moment Uchiha Nan spoke up, the two sisters were branded as his.
Uchiha Nan naturally had a wonderful night.
Very moist!
The next day,
Uchiha Nan groggily climbed out of bed, not remembering how long he had been busy the night before. He was exhausted.
Seeing Uchiha Nan wake up, Fene and Ling habitually helped him dress and wash up.
Their parents had died early, and it was their good looks and the selling point of being twins that led to them being adopted by the Daimyo and carefully trained to one day publicize to powerful figures.
Such as being sent to the Daimyo of another country.
Now that they were given to Uchiha Nan, they had no problem accepting it. Their minds had long been conditioned by hunger.
Uchiha Nan stood there motionless, and the two sisters took care of everything, even serving him breakfast.
The corrupt feudal society truly eroded people's will!
Uchiha Nan felt like his life as a ninja had been wasted. Every day, he licked blood from his blade, diligently improving his skills to kill people. Now, he had finally made it.
"You two will follow me from now on!"
Uchiha Nan looked at the two sisters and said seriously.
He had already done the deed, and Uchiha Nan wouldn't shirk his responsibility. It was just two more mouths to feed, two more pairs of chopsticks.
He, Uchiha Nan, could afford it!
The two little sisters, Fene and Ling, nodded, satisfied with Uchiha Nan's arrangement.
They had been afraid that Uchiha Nan would be heartless, play all sorts of tricks, and then just leave, making their lives miserable.
Uchiha Nan closed the door. The portly attendant had been waiting outside for a long time.
"Let's go, take me to see the Daimyo!"
Soon, Uchiha Nan was taken to a training ground, where the Daimyo was chatting and laughing with a half-naked monk.
From a distance, Uchiha Nan thought he saw Fahai. They were both bald and had tattoos.
"Hokage, did you sleep well last night?"
The Daimyo smiled, but Uchiha Nan felt the smile was a bit lewd.
"Not bad! Your beds are big and soft, better than the ones at my house!"
"Hahaha, if the Hokage likes it, I can send you the best bed!"
"..."
Uchiha Nan and the Daimyo exchanged some meaningless pleasantries before finally getting to the point.
"This is Master Genku, a high monk from the Fire Temple."
"Hello!"
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