Naruto-Start by eating the golden fruit

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Yuya and Samana shook hands warmly, chatting with amiable smiles for the entire afternoon, though without much progress.

Samana didn't wait for Yuya to mention their war with Kawa no Kuni; instead, he proactively invited Konoha to join forces against Kawa no Kuni, proposing to divide the spoils equally.

Yuya laughed, explaining that Senju Tobirama was on the front line, and he couldn't make such a significant decision alone.

He then cordially invited Samana to visit Konoha's steel factories, food processing plants, and textile factories.

Samana naturally agreed eagerly.

He wanted to understand these aspects of Konoha as well.

However, after the visit the next day, Samana returned to the guest house arranged by Yuya and found himself deep in thought.

He had known Konoha was strong, but he hadn't anticipated this level of strength.

An entire steel factory park utilized even scraps to make pots, pans, kitchen knives, and hoes...

Even the wastewater was treated and connected to Konoha's clean pipes, supplying various toilets in the village.

Such attention to detail was evident in many areas, including the food processing area's canned goods, which reportedly had a shelf life of up to three years!

What did that imply?

It clearly indicated that these massive logistical supply lines were fully activated during wartime, preparing for conflict.

Wars were about supplies. Currently, secondary steel processing plants were producing hoes and kitchen knives, but who didn't know what they were processing before?

Moreover...

Samana wasn't blind; he noticed the existence of a third-level processing factory.

Third-level processing involved Konoha's secrets and wasn't open to visitors. What could it involve?

Wasn't it just weapons processing? It wasn't as if he didn't know.

But it couldn't be publicly stated.

Samana sighed, eventually agreeing to Yuya's proposal.

After all...

This regulation was also beneficial for them.

In the autumn of Konoha's 20th year, after being invited by Konoha, the daimyo of Kawa no Kuni and the leader of Yunin Village came to Konoha. After Konoha's mediation, although the leader of Yunin Village angrily refused, the daimyo of Kawa no Kuni agreed to Konoha's proposed plan.

From then on, tolls from Sunagakure Village to Kawa no Kuni would be free of charge. During normal commercial exchanges, Kawa no Kuni would not increase fares without reason and would pay 300 million taels in war compensation to Sunagakure Village.

The two sides signed a friendship alliance, and Sunagakure Village pledged to provide assistance if Kawa no Kuni was invaded by other clans in the future.

It was evident that the Kawa no Kuni battlefront had been steadily retreating, causing the daimyo of Kawa no Kuni to lose trust in Yunin Village.

The leader of Yunin Village firmly rejected the plan but was silenced when the daimyo of Kawa no Kuni asked, "How many people from Yunin Village die every day on the battlefield now?"

Samana accepted the treaty with satisfaction.

He had considered demanding land cessions from Kawa no Kuni to Sunagakure Village, but Yuya sternly refused.

Yuya clearly stated that Konoha's mediation, compensation, trade, and free tolls could be overlooked, but Kawa no Kuni could not cede territory. If Kawa no Kuni ceded territory, Konoha would undoubtedly support resistance against the invasion.

Samana understood Yuya's reasoning. With Kawa no Kuni, there was a buffer zone between Konoha and Sunagakure. Without this zone...

Samana also realized Yuya's intention in showing him Konoha's factories.

These factories enabled Senju Tobirama to withstand Kumogakure's front and allowed Kawa no Kuni to resist Sunagakure's attacks.

After careful consideration, Samana agreed to withdraw his troops.

With this, Konoha rose to international prominence.

By the end of the same year, Kirigakure sent representatives to Konoha, though the Third Mizukage was hesitant to come and sent emissaries instead.

Yuya also consulted Uzumaki Mito, requesting her to inform the Uzumaki clan to come to Konoha and negotiate with Kirigakure Village.

Kirigakure Village demanded compensation and exemption from tolls, similar to Sunagakure Village.

Naturally, the Uzumaki clan members were unwilling and argued their case.

Negotiations continued, but the front lines remained active.

Yuya found the situation amusing.

Meanwhile, in Yunyin Village, developments unfolded.

The Gold and Silver brothers were attacked by a large force led by the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki. The battle raged for a month, with the Gold and Silver brothers killed in action, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki seriously injured, and Kumogakure Village left vulnerable.

Senju Tobirama was so excited that he immediately dispatched someone to inform Yuya of his plans to attack Yunyin Village, taking advantage of the opportunity to harass Kumogakure.

When Yuya received the news, he was nearly stunned.

He quickly instructed Uchiha Kagami to send a message preventing Senju Tobirama from going to Kumogakure Village.

Although the news from Yunyin Village suggested weakness...

Who could guarantee Yunyin Village was truly weakened?

At the end of the winter of Konoha's 20th year, Senju Tobirama led his team into Kumogakure Village and was ambushed by Kumogakure's forces. Both sides sustained injuries, and Senju Tobirama hesitated to pursue further. His subordinate, Shimura Danzo, saw it as an opportunity and volunteered to lead a raid on Yunyin Village.

After some thought, Senju Tobirama agreed to Shimura Danzo's proposal.

The next day, Shimura Danzo attacked Kumogakure Village. Konoha's forces were met by Kumogakure's defenses, and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki appeared. Senju Tobirama was shocked, realizing the earlier news was false.

The battle between the two sides intensified, and Konoha fought while retreating, with Kumogakure's forces eventually ceasing pursuit.

Only then did Senju Tobirama understand that although the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki appeared and wasn't as severely injured as reported, he was still injured and unable to exert full strength. He had missed an excellent opportunity for combat.

According to confidential analysis from various countries, Kumogakure Village had committed all its combat power to this conflict. The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, the future Third Raikage, and the Two-Tails Jinchuriki were all concentrated in this battle.

Had Senju Tobirama decided to attack, Yunyin Village would have fought to the death.

Ultimately, Senju Tobirama's caution spared him from disaster and prevented Konoha's Shenjin Yuya from inheriting a mess.

In contrast, Shimura Danzo led a raid on Kumogakure Village, fiercely clashing with its guards. Most of Kumogakure's guards were ninjas below Chunin level (others were deployed to the battlefield in preparation for further conflict). After killing many guards, Danzo massacred thousands of civilians in Yunyin Village before retreating upon learning of Kumogakure's forces pulling back.

At this point, Kumogakure harbored deep hatred for Konoha.

That same month, the Third Raikage ascended to power, demanding Konoha hand over Shimura Danzo. From then on, Kumogakure and Konoha turned from enemies to allies.

This news spread throughout Konoha Village, inciting excitement and curses against Kumogakure. In the Hokage's office, many praised Shimura Danzo's actions.

The Shimura family thus replaced the Sarutobi family, becoming the center of a new power struggle in Konoha.

At the end of the year, upon receiving Kumogakure's demand to surrender Shimura Danzo, with threats of relentless pursuit otherwise, Yuya sneered disdainfully.

"I am not the Third Hokage, and it is even less likely for Senju Tobirama to yield to Yunyin Village. If you want to fight, then come; are you afraid you won't succeed?"

Although Yuya didn't have a favorable impression of Shimura Danzo, considering his unpleasant portrayal in the anime, Danzo was now a hero to Konoha. Surrendering him at this point would be a slap in the face to countless Konoha residents.

Yuya wouldn't do such a thing.

Of course, the decision wasn't his to make.

After Senju Tobirama sternly rejected Kumogakure's unreasonable demand, the newly appointed Third Raikage was furious and launched a fierce attack on Konoha's frontline troops once more.

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