Chapter 92

Chapter 92: The Greed of the Hokage Line!

Surgical Instruments!

These were the items from the secret operating room in the Yamakawa Koji clan's territory.

They were brought from Konoha this time as well.

Due to the limited quantity, they could be sent to the Honda Trading Company through the Uchiha clan's channels and then mixed into the convoy for transport.

If it were large, precision instruments, transporting them wouldn't be easy.

"They're all hidden!"

Hinata Aotsuki confirmed confidently.

Yes, Uchiha Takashi was preparing to set up a 'surgical room' for himself.

Ascending the Divine Steps!

This series of surgeries had just begun, and he certainly wouldn't give up on advancing it.

Previously, he didn't have the money.

Now that he had a way to make money, the experiments naturally had to continue.

As for why he needed to set up a new lab instead of waiting for the war to end and returning to Konoha to do it, it was because Uchiha Takashi hadn't forgotten how long the Third Shinobi World War lasted.

Five years!

A full five years!

No one could believe that this Shinobi World War would last so long.

With such a prolonged war, how could Uchiha Takashi wait? So establishing a new surgical room was quite normal.

He had also chosen the location.

The Land of Rivers! Not far from the southwest camp, it would take less than two hours at full speed to get there, and flying would be even faster.

Additionally, there were special advantages there.

Firstly, it was composed of islands, and because there was no ninja village, the situation was barren and chaotic, making it an ideal location for building a laboratory.

With so many advantages, it was no wonder Uchiha Takashi chose it.

"Aotsuki, get the surgical room ready as soon as possible. Koji, get yourself into optimal condition!"

Uchiha Takashi instructed the two on their upcoming tasks.

The two naturally didn't need to continue participating in the subsequent logistics transport.

With Jonin Kobayashi Hira overseeing it and so many ninja teams, safety was already sufficient.

Advancing the research progress was the priority.

Neither Hinata Aotsuki nor Yamakawa Koji had any objections to this.

Hinata Aotsuki was completely shaped by Uchiha Takashi; she cared about doing things for him, not about what she was doing.

If Uchiha Takashi asked her to target the village, she wouldn't hesitate for a moment.

Yamakawa Koji, on the other hand, saw Uchiha Takashi as someone to whom he was loyal, and since he was a beneficiary of the surgery, he naturally looked forward to it.

After the two left the tent, Uchiha Takashi glanced at the box in the corner, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

He hadn't expected the plan to go so smoothly.

In just one attempt, he had made a fortune of ten million ryo (half of it).

To put it in perspective, the bounty for a Jonin at the exchange was only ten million.

However, thinking about the money needed for research, he wore a pained expression.

Even though he had experienced spending money once, doing it again still felt painful, like cutting flesh from his body.

Painful, too painful! Uchiha Takashi thought that if he had the Sharingan, he could probably go from one tomoe straight to the Mangekyo.

Time slowly passed.

Sitting in the logistics center, Uchiha Takashi no longer had the opportunity to make a name for himself in battle, and his fame naturally began to decline.

It must be said, Danzo's move was indeed brilliant.

Unfortunately, after receiving a piece of intelligence, he was instantly unable to hold back.

In the Root base of Konoha.

"Are you sure this intelligence is true?"

Danzo, sitting in his exclusive seat, spoke angrily, as if he wanted to devour the subordinate who brought the news.

However, after asking, he quickly realized.

This kind of intelligence couldn't be false.

So before the subordinate could reply, he waved his hand to stop any explanation and began to think about what to do.

Soon, Danzo had a plan. He threw the intelligence to his subordinate and said, "Divide this intelligence into several parts and give them to the Sarutobi, Mitokado, and Mito clans!"

If it were just the Root, there wasn't much they could do about the opponent.

But if these clans saw the benefits, they would definitely find a way to get their hands on them.

Success would be ideal, but if not, these clans would have conflicts with the opponent, and they would become his greatest allies in the future.

Using others to do his dirty work! Danzo's move was truly cunning.

Chapter 92: The Greed of the Hokage Line!

Without lifting a finger, he reaps the benefits, and regardless of success or failure, he gains something. It's safe to say that when it comes to internal strife, his talent is truly maxed out.

Soon, several clans reacted.

When it comes to such significant interests, being slow by even a second is disrespectful to money.

What's the essence of this move?

It's that Danzo's information was sent to the opposing 'clans', not to the three village leaders: Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado.

This also eliminates the chance of delaying conflicts.

For the greater good, the three as Hokage and high-ranking officials can endure, but their clans definitely cannot.

Southwest Shinobi Camp!

"Uchiha Takashi, please report to the main tent immediately!"

An Orochimaru's messenger ninja relayed the order to Uchiha Takashi, who was pondering over issues at his desk in the corner.

Yes, Uchiha Takashi wasn't even pretending anymore.

He directly turned the logistics department into his own potion development lab.

After all, his potion development skills weren't a secret to the village's high-ups, so there was no need to hide.

"Could it be that my slacking off has been discovered?"

As Uchiha Takashi stood up, this thought flashed through his mind.

Because he spent no more than half an hour a day on handling affairs, he naturally felt a bit guilty.

With this thought, he headed to the main tent, which was less than a hundred meters away.

'Huh, why is it so lively?'

Upon entering, Uchiha Takashi noticed that today, besides Orochimaru, there were also two men and one woman, several unfamiliar Jonin, all scrutinizing him.

It was a gaze of greed, like seeing a feast after days of hunger.

"Uchiha Takashi, do you plead guilty?"

The short-haired man in a Jonin vest was the first to challenge, his face fierce.

Meanwhile, Orochimaru, sitting at the head, observed everything with a 'spectator' look, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.

He had no choice; after all, they were backed by the village's high-ups, even his own teacher, so he naturally had to give them some face.

Of course, he also wanted to see Uchiha Takashi's reaction, otherwise, he wouldn't indulge them.

After glancing at Orochimaru and understanding his stance from his spectator's gaze, Uchiha Takashi retorted:

"What crime have I committed?"

In the past, they wouldn't even question him; they'd just send someone to arrest and interrogate him.

But as his achievements spread, his status changed.

Even though he's still a Chunin, his voice carries weight now, and they can't just use 'trumped-up' charges to trouble him.

They need evidence that everyone acknowledges to convict him.

"You used the logistics department for personal gain. These are the evidence. Do you still want to deny it?"

The Jonin from the Utatane clan presented documents.

All the evidence was collected by the Root.

In a short time, there were profits of tens of millions of ryo, and the substantial profits tempted several clans to join forces and challenge him immediately.

He's just a 'mere' Chunin, after all.

Deal with him!

With the Konoha F4 backing them, they weren't afraid of offending anyone.

As for why the Utatane clan led the charge?

Naturally, it was because Uchiha Takashi had already offended them (by refusing to sell healing potions), and with existing grievances, it was best for them to take the lead.

"Yes, I did it."

Uchiha Takashi nodded nonchalantly, hands in his pockets.

Joking aside, he never feared being discovered for doing this.

"As long as you admit it!" The Utatane clan Jonin turned eagerly to Orochimaru, "Lord Orochimaru, please arrest and punish him!"

This was a win-win.

Not only could they gain substantial profits, but they could also deal with this guy who dared to refuse the clan's goodwill, ideally obtaining the healing potion formula.

Unfortunately, Orochimaru looked at Uchiha Takashi, who still had his hands in his pockets, and asked in a hoarse yet magnetic voice.

"Uchiha Takashi-kun, do you have any explanation?"

This is what having a voice means.

It's also why Uchiha Takashi wanted to demonstrate his strength.

Without a voice, he wouldn't even have a chance to explain.

Facing Orochimaru's inquiry, Uchiha Takashi finally spoke, but his very first sentence made the blood pressure of the three ninjas from the clans behind the F4 rise.

(End of Chapter)