Naruto: Starting with the power of two systems

The Fourth Raikage was surprised that the other party would think that way, but what he said was true.

Although he himself felt it was more like a divisive tactic.

There's nothing I can do if others don't believe me; this time, I'll have to bleed a lot of money.

"Tell me, what do you want in order to let the people of Kumogakure go?"

Ryosuke then spoke up.

“I think it’s perfectly reasonable for the head of the Hyuga clan to want to kill all of you.”

"After all, we are enemies, but I am unwilling to cause large-scale killings."

"You are all our prisoners now. We can release you if you pay a ransom. After all, we don't want to become sworn enemies with your Hidden Cloud Village."

The four Raikage were relieved to hear this.

Let them go; we can accept any price. If they don't accept it, they might be sold on the black market, which is an outcome they absolutely cannot accept. So, a large compensation is better.

Seeing that the Fourth Raikage had no objections, Ryosuke continued.

"1000 million taels can redeem a Chunin, and 3000 million taels can redeem a Jonin."

"As for the Fourth Raikage, along with the two Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts, I'll consider you Jonin as well, which is a concession. Just pay the ransom of 3000 million ryo."

"Furthermore, your Kumogakure should also give the Hyuga clan an explanation; 2 million ryo in compensation will suffice."

The Fourth Raikage's face grew increasingly dark as he listened.

They actually treated the Fourth Raikage and two Jinchuriki as Jonin ransom. Did they look down on their strength? Well, recalling how they attacked me, I was indeed no different from a Jonin in their eyes. Being looked down upon for my strength is one thing, but this compensation is just too huge.

A Chunin costs 1000 million ryo, and a Jonin costs 3000 million ryo.

He brought a lot of people with him this time, conservatively estimated at 400, and the compensation required is a total of 60 billion taels, plus 2 million taels to the Hyuga clan.

This is equivalent to 10 years of fiscal expenditure for the Hidden Cloud Village.

Even if all the ninjas in the village didn't eat or drink, it would still take them 10 years to pay off the debt.

"This is simply outrageous," he said somewhat indignantly.

"62 billion taels is far too much. My Hidden Cloud Village simply doesn't have that much money to repay."

Then he gritted his teeth and said.

"A flat price of 12 billion taels, to be paid off over 6 years. This naturally includes compensation to the Hyuga clan; we simply cannot afford anything more."

Hiashi Hyuga was somewhat surprised to hear about the 12 billion ryo.

But it's a huge sum of money. Even if they split it 30%, it would still be at least 400 million taels.

That much money is enough for the Hyuga clan to develop for decades to come.

Moreover, it was the kind of system that provided preferential treatment to its members.

He was tempted by the number, but it wasn't the number Ryosuke wanted. He could only suppress his joy and say with a disdainful expression.

"You think you can get rid of us with a mere 12 billion taels? Do we look like we're short of 12 billion taels?"

"Ryosuke, let's just kill them."

The Fourth Raikage was furious. "A mere 12 billion vehicles? How dare the Hyuga clan say such a thing?"

That's enough to support all the ninjas of Kumogakure for two years.

This is equivalent to all the ninjas in Kumogakure working for these two clans for free for two years.

The other party was still not satisfied.

How could he not feel aggrieved? But he didn't dare to mock this guy now.

Judging from what we just saw, it's clear that the Hyuga clan deeply hates the ninjas of Kumogakure, and even wants to kill them all.

The Hidden Cloud Village was at fault, but their killing intent was far too strong.

What made him even more flustered was that the young man who had defeated him was none other than Uchiha Ryosuke.

They are the people mentioned in that letter who were to be killed, the people who could offer them peace terms.

Knowing that only two clans had come and that the information had been leaked by the Konoha leadership, this was the reason he wanted to launch a large-scale war.

But I never expected that Ryosuke would be so terrifying. Those bastards in Konoha's upper echelons misled him.

The Hidden Cloud Village originally intended to use coercion to sign a peace agreement and gain more benefits; they had no intention of waging war against them, given that the Hidden Cloud Village's current situation was not good either.

The Konoha leadership gave them incorrect information.

It was all the fault of the Konoha leadership that he launched this wrong war.

Chapter 111 No Meals Provided

At this moment, Fugaku Uchiha also chimed in.

"Just as the head of the Hyuga clan said, the Fourth Raikage only offered 12 billion to redeem so many ninjas, two tailed beasts, and even the Fourth Raikage himself. It's really not sincere at all."

"What can 12 billion taels do? It's not enough to do anything. Let's just sell all these people on the black market. There are plenty of people who need tailed beasts and experimental materials."

The Fourth Raikage was also furious when he heard his words.

Is 12 billion taels not enough to support your two families for 10 years?

That's outrageous! They actually wanted to sell them on the black market.

That place where they experimented on ninjas' bodies to steal secrets—that's truly the evil Uchiha clan.

At this moment, Ryosuke looked at the Fourth Raikage, whose face was pale, and said calmly.

"You saw it yourself, Fourth Raikage. The Hyuga clan head suggested killing all of you, and I, the Uchiha clan head, also wanted to sell you on the black market."

"As for me, I'm giving you the opportunity to redeem the ninjas of your own village."

"Choose one for yourself, and also choose one for the ninjas behind you. After all, you are the Fourth Raikage, and you have the right to decide their fate."

The Fourth Raikage was furious. This was simply outrageous; they were making such demands and then trying to make him take the blame.

The Uchiha clan is truly evil.

But anger aside.

They've been given a choice: kill them, sell them, or pay a ransom of 60 billion plus 2 million in compensation.

In effect, they were given a way out.

My own life isn't so important, but this concerns the lives of all the elite Jonin and Chunin from Kumogakure who went to battle, as well as the lives of the Tailed Beasts. What if all of these people are sold off or killed?

Then he, the Fourth Raikage, would become a complete sinner against Kumogakure. As the leader of the village, it was absolutely impossible for him to lead the village into such a state.

He said helplessly.

"Okay, I accept your proposal."

"Just compensate me according to your price."

Uchiha Ryo answered his question with a hint of joy on his face.

"Alright, then let's round it up to 60 billion taels. And let's not say we're not giving your Hidden Cloud Village the opportunity to spend money. Let's just give you 3 million taels every year."

"I'll give you 20 years to pay off this ransom. Then I can let you go back to your village. Prepare the money and send it to Konoha Village."

"Of course, I will leave a few Cloud Village ninjas behind to assist us in investigating that letter."

"I believe the Fourth Raikage will have no objections."

The Fourth Raikage wouldn't dare to object; he was just assisting with the investigation—a few ninjas, after all.

They even offered them installment payments, which means they're definitely going to have to pay back the money.

In fact, he had also thought that he would go back and renege on his debt.

Even if the Fourth Raikage agrees, the forces in the village might not agree to such a ransom.

But if he can think of something, why wouldn't others?

And aren't they afraid that the other party will renege on their debt by letting them go back so easily?

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but say something.

"Aren't you afraid we'll renege on our debt if you just let us go back like that?"

Ryosuke, however, burst into laughter.

"Think about the consequences of defaulting on your debts. Actually, I'd rather you default, because then we'd have a perfectly good reason to bring Cloud Village and the Land of Lightning into the territory of our Land of Fire. It's not a bad idea, it's much more worthwhile than 60 billion ryo."

"It's just that it requires killing more people, which is a bit of a hassle."

When Fugaku Uchiha heard Ryosuke's words, he was surprised that Ryosuke had such ambitions.

If the Land of Lightning were incorporated into the Land of Fire, the benefits that the entire country could gain would far exceed what 60 billion vehicles could provide.

No wonder he's the one who led his family to prosperity; he actually has such terrifying ideas.

The Fourth Raikage's expression changed, and he was shocked to learn that his opponent harbored such ambitions.

They actually want to incorporate their Land of Lightning into the Land of Fire. If they do that, many ninja from the Hidden Cloud Village will surely rise up in resistance.

Given the opponent's current strength, many people will likely be killed or injured.

"How dare you do this? You are truly evil Uchiha clan."