Chapter 377: Standard Answer

The Daimyo sent people today to deliver two hundred billion taels.

Tuan Cang's hand holding the pen trembled; with this money they could definitely accelerate the Village's development.

He believes that in just a few years they can leave the other ninja villages far behind.

Those Kage never thought of treating the Daimyo as an ATM, so it's normal that the Village's development stalls.

No, the Raikage has already done exactly that.

"Two hundred billion?!" Yuanfei Rizhan opened his mouth in shock.

That's definitely a massive sum, enough to get the Village's economy going.

All it took was killing a Daimyo to reap such a reward.

He regrets it.

He regrets not having killed the Daimyo earlier!

"It's only the allocation for the second half of the year; there's more at the beginning of next year," Lian Ye thought that Ri Zhan was making a fuss over nothing.

Although the Daimyo's Residence does have money, it's not enough to be this surprised, right?

That money has long belonged to Konoha Village.

It was only temporarily stored in the Daimyo's Residence treasury.

When you want it, just go and take it.

I believe the new Daimyo is more than willing to return all the wealth to its original owner.

"There's more next year?!" Yuanfei Rizhan looked as if he'd never seen the world.

As a Hokage Assistant, he knows all too well how crucial money is to the Village.

"Of course, the Daimyo will start collecting taxes at the beginning of the year," Lian Ye explained, "by then the Village will receive even more than now."

"Th-this..." Ri Zhan was too excited to speak.

Tuan Cang breathed heavily, his face flushed, and subconsciously clenched his fist.

The pen in his hand was crushed, and he didn't notice at all.

Although he knew the Daimyo was wealthy, he never imagined he would be that rich!

Such wealth is truly unimaginable!

No wonder Thunder Country has developed so rapidly in recent years...

Countless funds have been continuously poured into Village construction; it would be a mystery if Cloud Hidden Village still couldn't develop.

Now Konoha also has the Daimyo's support, so the future achievements will far surpass Cloud Hidden Village.

Tuan Cang is very confident in his own plans.

"Lian Ye, Tuan Cang, I wronged you," Ri Zhan bowed his head in shame.

At first he thought the two's act of killing the Daimyo was extremely rebellious.

Seeing the current gains, he realized that killing a Daimyo wasn't a big deal.

As Lian Ye said, just replace the Daimyo.

"Ri Zhan, you must remember, everything I do is for the Village!" Tuan Cang said gravely.

He was very displeased with Ri Zhan's previous countless obstructions.

Since Ri Zhan now knows his mistake, let it be settled as is.

All that's needed is to make him understand our stance.

"Ri Zhan, you need to learn to shed the Ninja Mindset," Lian Ye reminded.

Some matters can be perfectly solved by simply changing perspective; there's no need to stubbornly dig into a dead end.

Doing so only makes the situation more severe.

Just like this time, if Lian Ye hadn't killed the foolish Daimyo, Konoha Village couldn't have obtained massive financial support.

That would only stall the Village's development.

Other ninja villages are the same; those Daimyos wouldn't be able to provide large sums for village development.

Besides Lei Yin Cun and Konoha Village, the Kage of the remaining three ninja villages are probably already at their wits' end.

This is exactly being bound by the Ninja Mindset.

The Daimyo is clearly a fat sheep; they don't think about slaughtering it for meat, but about how to shear its wool.

As for eating the meat, they've never considered it.

But this situation should change soon...

"The Village's receipt of a large financial grant from the Daimyo's Residence may have already reached the ears of other Kage,"

Lian Ye looked at the two excited individuals and spoke.

The Daimyo's Residence didn't hide the money transfer; the spies lurking in the Village have probably already spread the news.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang restrained his smile, furrowed his brows, and asked.

"You mean those guys would know we killed the Daimyo?"

"If it really gets exposed, how should we explain it?" Yuanfei Rizhan showed a worried expression.

One must know that killing a Daimyo in the Ninja World is a very serious matter.

Especially the ninja of Konoha Village taking action.

If it spreads, wouldn't Konoha Village become a White-eyed Wolf?

The Village's reputation is extremely important!

After the matter is exposed, which employer would still post missions in Konoha?

"What are you afraid of? Even if they learn the truth, they won't expose our wrongdoing."

Lian Ye said with deep meaning.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang heard that, his eyes flickered, as if he thought of something.

"Are you that sure?"

"I guess so," Lian Ye smiled.

Hearing the two's conversation, Yuanfei Rizhan's complexion kept shifting.

Would those Shadows really do that?

Earth Country, Iwagakure Village.

Earth Shadow Office.

San Dai Tu Ying Da Ye Mu looked at the scroll his subordinate delivered and fell into contemplation.

Did the Fire Country Daimyo grant Konoha Village two hundred billion taels of financial support?

What a joke!

He knows the Daimyo's temperament very well.

Forget two hundred billion; even two hundred million would be a blessing.

Usually one can only get a few tens of millions of taels.

Don't ask how he knows.

He had just returned from the Daimyo's Residence a short while ago.

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Da Ye Mu angrily threw the scroll onto the ground.

But soon he calmed down again and silently picked up the scroll from the ground.

He examined the scroll carefully once more, yet remained unable to fathom it.

Is the newly appointed Fire Country Daimyo's brain stuck in a door?

If his brain has a problem, there is no other explanation.

Wait, newly appointed?!

Da Ye Mu spotted the key point and ordered the Dark Division: "Go investigate the newly appointed Fire Country Daimyo's records."

Soon, the Dark Division returned with the information.

"Hehe…" Da Ye Mu laughed, "The appointed Daimyo was poisoned to death, and the other ten or so brothers met the same fate."

Only the Daimyo's Eldest Son survived.

Such words can only deceive those troublesome subjects.

The Daimyo Eldest Son's first act upon succession was to order a hunt for the poisoner.

Then he granted Konoha two hundred billion taels of financial support.

Da Ye Mu quickly grasped the cause and effect, and a horrified look flashed in his eyes.

"The Third Hokage is so bold, to dare…" Da Ye Mu murmured softly: "However, this is also an opportunity for Iwagakure Village."

Konoha can do it, and Iwagakure can as well!

Da Ye Mu suddenly recalled the rapid development of Thunder Country…

Back then he didn't know where Lei Yin Cun got its money for development; now he finally knows where its money comes from.

Indeed, such a heinous act has already been done by someone.

Damn, those black‑skinned brutes of Thunder Hidden have a way to get rich and yet they won't reveal it!

If the Fire Country Daimyo hadn't flamboyantly sent money, they would still be kept in the dark.

"Hehe, how interesting," Da Ye Mu laughed, "A genius idea."

As long as one eliminates the Daimyo, Iwagakure Village will never lack money again.

As for how to do it?

Konoha has already provided the standard answer.

One only needs to emulate it.

Similar events are also playing out in other Shadows' offices.