This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 333 Unrest from All Sides

The air in the conference room seemed to freeze solid. Nishikawa Tetsu's "community of shared destiny for the ninja world" and the blueprint woven from interests were like a bombshell, stirring up a storm in the hearts of all the Kage-level powerhouses.

The holographic projection's eerie blue light shone on their ever-changing faces, outlining their ulterior motives.

"An impregnable fortress built with self-interest..."

The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, murmured the same words over and over. His usually defiant and proud chin unconsciously softened slightly. He stared at the simulated hover train route on the map, traversing the Land of Earth and connecting to the Land of Fire, imagining the mountains of rare minerals in Iwagakure being continuously converted into real gold and silver. His slightly cloudy old eyes lit up uncontrollably.

But this fervor lasted only a moment before being forcibly suppressed by his years of political experience.

"Hiruzen Sarutobi, your grand-disciple certainly has a silver tongue." Onoki floated in mid-air, arms crossed, his eyes scanning back and forth warily between the Third Hokage and Nishikawa Tetsu.

"The pie in the sky that your Konoha is painting is indeed tempting, but I've lived to this age and I understand one thing best: if something seems too good to be true, there's bound to be a trap."

"Are you entrusting the village's infrastructure, energy, and even the lifeline of trade routes to Konoha's engineering teams and technology? What if you tamper with things or cut off technical support at any time? Wouldn't we, Iwagakure, be at your mercy?"

The Fourth Raikage, A, slammed his fist on the table, his booming voice causing ripples in his teacup: "That's right! That old bastard Onoki finally said something sensible! Why should Konoha build a power station for our Kumogakure's lightning energy? Who knows if you'll use it as an excuse to plant some shady barrier in Kumogakure? I'd rather be struck by lightning than expose my village's belly to you!"

Compared to the intense reactions of the other two, the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, appeared much more somber.

His youthful face was expressionless; he simply tapped the table lightly with his fingers.

"The Land of Water will carefully consider Konoha's proposal. But such a major issue concerning the village's fundamental development strategy cannot be decided by a few blueprints and a few nice words." Yagura's voice was as cold as ice. "Moreover, Kirigakure can figure out the technology for long-distance trade on its own. We don't need to be isolated by anyone."

Granny Chiyo, who had been silent all along, finally raised her eyelids. The elder of Sunagakure looked at the simulated desert covered with greenery and full of life on the screen, and her withered lips trembled slightly.

That was the dream of generations of Sunagakure, and the miracle longed for by countless citizens of the Land of Wind.

But she is not the Wind Shadow after all.

"Third Hokage, you have a big appetite and a long reach." Granny Chiyo's voice was hoarse. "Drought-resistant technology, groundwater exploration... these are indeed irresistible temptations for the Land of Wind."

"But I, Chiyo, am merely a retired elder. Although I led the team to participate in the exam this time, I have neither the qualifications nor the authority to answer you directly here regarding such a significant matter concerning Sunagakure."

She gave Nishikawa Tetsuya a deep look, feeling a more terrifying sense of oppression from this young man than from the Second Hokage back then.

"I will convey this proposal to the Fourth Kazekage word for word. As for the final decision of Sunagakure, that is the Kazekage's business."

Chiyo's words seemed to set the tone for the meeting.

Although everyone was deeply attracted by the bait offered by Konoha, and even began to plot how to get a share of the spoils, as the Kage of a village, they would never easily hand over their village's trump cards at such an informal meeting led by Konoha.

shirk.

procrastination.

We'll go back and hold a meeting to discuss it.

This is the instinctive reaction of all politicians when faced with enormous temptation.

"Of course, such a major event that will change the landscape of the ninja world naturally requires careful consideration."

The third-generation leader took a puff of his pipe, a kind and amiable smile on his face, as if he had anticipated everyone's rejection.

"Konoha proposed this idea not to force everyone to accept it, but to provide everyone with a win-win option besides war."

"You can go back and discuss this with the village's higher-ups. Konoha's gates are always open to partners who are willing to cooperate."

The Third Hokage stood up, symbolizing the end of the meeting.

"That concludes today's meeting. The third Chunin Exams will be held soon, and I hope all the genin from the village will perform exceptionally well."

……

The village leaders and high-ranking officials left the meeting room, each with their own thoughts.

Although they maintained their composure and vigilance on the surface, they all quickened their pace without prior arrangement.

Upon returning to their respective luxury suites, Onoki immediately dismissed his attendants and began frantically writing letters to the high-ranking officials of Iwagakure and the daimyo of the Land of Earth.

"Immediately summon all elders and the head of the engineering department to conduct a feasibility assessment of Konoha's proposed hover train and mountain tunnel. If it succeeds, even if Konoha profits, our Iwagakure's overall strength will double within five years. We absolutely cannot let those Kumogakure people seize the opportunity!"

In the other room, the Fourth Raikage, A, spoke with great bravado, but the first thing he did after returning to his room was to call Tsuchida in.

"Tsuchikage, contact our Lightning Release research team in the Land of Lightning immediately. Have them assess what's going on with that lightning-charging energy storage station in Konoha. If they can really convert lightning storms into clean energy, that would be a huge boon for us! Also, send someone to keep a close eye on that old bastard Onoki, don't let him secretly sign an agreement with Konoha behind our backs!"

The Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, locked himself in a dark room, looking at the Land of Water's intelligence network, a hint of conflict flashing in his eyes.

The internal strife in Kirigakure is already severe enough. If we introduce Konoha's technology and capital at this time, will it be a case of drinking poison to quench thirst, or an opportunity to break the deadlock?

As for Granny Chiyo, she looked out the window at the bustling streets of Konoha, her hands trembling as she wrote a long, secret letter, tied it to the leg of a special ninja hawk, and flew towards the Land of Wind, where the yellow sand filled the sky.