Chapter 228: The Money of the Common People is Split Fifty-Fifty

After all, in Mizunuki Ryosuke's narrative.

In order to raise the price, Konoha will bear a huge premium.

The Hidden Mist not only lost the right to participate in the auction, but also bore a huge premium.

The small countries were even more miserably pitted, bearing a higher premium than Konoha and the Hidden Mist.

The final beneficiaries of everything have become the Land of Iron.

"Ryosuke, this..."

Tsunade lifted her head from Ryosuke's chest, looking at Ryosuke's handsome face, her emerald eyes full of confusion.

This is not a doubt about Mizunuki Ryosuke, but Tsunade couldn't figure out what good this would do for Ryosuke.

"Don't be impatient, listen to me slowly."

Ryosuke stroked Tsunade's soft golden hair and said softly.

"General Mifune, regarding the way the Land of Iron 'wins'."

"Are you satisfied?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke said with a smile, and his unfathomable expression made Mifune full of alertness; if everything was really as Mizunuki Ryosuke said, then Mifune would be more than satisfied.

However, there must be a demon if something goes wrong; Mifune couldn't believe that Mizunuki Ryosuke would really do this.

In this way, where exactly is the interest of the Hidden Mist? How can everything be called a so-called "four-win" ending?

How could a dignified Mizukage sacrifice his own interests for the Land of Iron.

Then, what exactly is the other party's interest appeal?

"If it is really as Lord Mizukage said."

"I am naturally extremely satisfied, but..."

Mifune's face, which was originally like an ancient well, no longer existed; his expression was somewhat hesitant, as if he wanted to ask, but didn't know how to ask.

"That's good."

Not caring about Mifune's entanglement and doubt, Mizunuki Ryosuke's face was still a leisurely and unfathomable smile.

"Then next, I will talk about this transaction."

"How the Land of Fire Konoha should 'win'."

Ryosuke looked at the cute and lovely golden princess in his arms, a trace of softness flashing in his eyes.

"Tsunade, how much is Konoha's demand for weapons this time."

Ryosuke asked Tsunade softly, while his fingertips played with Tsunade's soft and bright hair tips.

"Probably need 30% of the total share of this batch of weapons from the Land of Iron."

Tsunade pondered slightly and reported a number.

"Before I came, the price given to me by the Hokage advisor of Konoha was at most a 50% premium."

Without hesitation, Tsunade directly revealed Konoha's bottom line in front of Ryosuke.

Purchasing weapons at this juncture, Konoha naturally knows that the price of weapons will have a certain increase, so it also gave a budget for this in advance.

A 50% premium is already a very high price.

Even during the First Ninja World War, the highest peak of weapon prices in the ninja world was no more than this.

"Hmm?"

"Then why did you ask for a fifty percent share?"

Hearing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke asked with some confusion.

According to what Tsunade had said, she only needed a thirty percent share; why ask for fifty percent?

"I..."

"I was worried about you, so..."

Tsunade said, stuttering slightly, her fair cheeks turning a bit rosy.

"Silly girl."

Seeing this, a flash of tenderness crossed Mizunuki Ryosuke's eyes. How could he not know what Tsunade was thinking? This girl was preparing to cover for him.

Another wave of forced public displays of affection made Mifune's face darken.

That's going too far!

"Lord Mizukage, please continue."

Seemingly to interrupt the two, Mifune asked impatiently.

"Right. As for how the Land of Fire and the Leaf can 'win,' it's actually quite simple."

Hearing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke just smiled lightly and continued.

"The ninja world is currently in troubled times, so the rise in weapon prices is inevitable."

"Even without my plan, if the Leaf wanted to buy this batch of weapons, they would certainly have to pay a significant premium."

"But if everything goes according to my plan, the small nations will purchase the Land of Iron's weapons at an extremely high price."

"I think the massive profits contributed by the small nations alone should be enough for the Land of Iron, right?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke shifted his gaze to Mifune; his look was direct, yet held a deeper meaning.

Seeing this, Mifune naturally understood the implication behind Mizunuki Ryosuke's words and understood exactly what the depth in his eyes meant.

If someone acts as a shill for you, you can't let them work for free, right?

"Naturally."

"If everything goes smoothly, the Land of Iron is willing to sell the weapons to the Land of Fire at the original price."

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Mifune gave his guarantee on the spot.

At this critical juncture, not raising the price was equivalent to a discount. If they could buy the weapons at the original price, it would certainly be a benefit for the Leaf, and it wouldn't have been a wasted effort.

According to Mifune's estimation, if the price could reach his expectations under the bidding war between the Leaf and the Mist, the profits contributed by the small nations alone would already be enough to fill the Land of Iron's coffers.

Under these circumstances, making a concession to sell the weapons to the Leaf at the original price was something Mifune could easily accept.

"Very good."

"Then the Leaf's 'win' is being able to purchase weapons at a normal price, avoiding the auction premium."

Mizunuki Ryosuke said to Tsunade in his arms. Hearing this, a look of realization appeared in Tsunade's eyes.

At this moment, under Ryosuke's planning, the Leaf and the Land of Iron had achieved a "win-win."

There was still a gap to reach the "four-way win" situation Ryosuke had mentioned.

Most importantly, as the initiator and planner of the scheme, Mizunuki Ryosuke had not yet made it clear where the Mist would derive its benefits.

After all, unlike the Leaf, Mizunuki Ryosuke had just stated clearly that the Mist was willing to give up its eligibility to purchase weapons this time, so naturally, they wouldn't have this chance to avoid the premium.

And this was the biggest question in the minds of Mifune and Tsunade.

"Let's talk about these small nations outside."

"Why don't you tell me what counts as a 'win' for these small nations."

Mizunuki Ryosuke wore his signature harmless smile, and his question made Mifune and Tsunade frown slightly.

"For these small nations, being able to obtain 'fairness' is already the greatest victory."

After deep thought, Mifune reached a conclusion.

What all small nations crave is undoubtedly fair treatment from the great nations, and this is naturally the case even in the current weapon purchase auction.

"Tsunade, then you tell me."

"What is fairness."

Mizunuki Ryosuke looked intently at Tsunade, who was still firmly held in his arms, a hint of a smile in his eyes.

He knew that the answer given by Tsunade, who would later inherit the position of Fifth Hokage, would not disappoint him.

"The fairness for small nations."

"Haven't they already received it?"

Tsunade suddenly smiled, her emerald eyes filled with deep insight.