NABC Chapter 125 Koharu's Change of Attitude
Chapter 125 Koharu's Change of Attitude
The current president of Konoha Electric Power and Home Appliance Service Company is Koharu Utatane, an advisor who is also a close associate of the Hokage.
Considering that she would also be working at the Hokage Building, the address of Konoha Electric Power and Home Appliance Service Company was specially chosen to be not far from the Hokage Building.
Now, in the conference room of Konoha Electric Power and Home Appliance Service Company.
Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the newly signed "Konoha and Kumogakure Civil Technology Trade Agreement" in the center of the conference table, its bright red seal gleaming in the sunlight.
"It's a pleasure working with you."
Koharu Utatane wore a warm, gentle smile that would seem unfamiliar to those who knew her well, and extended her hand to shake hands with the envoy from Kumogakure.
"Rest assured, the first batch of air conditioners and refrigerators will be shipped next week, and our installation team will accompany them."
Although the envoy from Yunyin looked rather displeased, after all, Ai had just been humiliated and still had to spend money to buy things, he still managed to force a smile as he looked at the "special discount" order in his hand: "I hope your company's products can adapt to the climate of Yunlei Gorge."
After seeing off the envoy from Yunyin, Koharu Utatane sat back down in the large chair, gently stroking the contract as if it were a rare treasure.
"Fifty million taels...that's just the down payment."
She murmured to herself, the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes smoothing out with a smile.
"Add in the subsequent installation fees, maintenance fees, and the continuous supply of consumables. This isn't just selling appliances; it's like striking gold in the Hidden Cloud Village."
"Lord Xiaochun, this is the financial statement for this month."
An assistant walked in and respectfully handed over a document.
When Xiaochun, who was switching dorms, took the document and looked at the numbers on it, her heart raced.
Since the joint venture was established, profits have skyrocketed.
Not only did it fill the village's financial deficit, but it also generated a large surplus that could be used to improve the welfare of the ninjas.
And all of this is thanks to...
Her gaze fell on Nishikawa Tetsu, who was talking quietly with Uchiha Fugaku in the corner of the conference room.
"This kid..."
Koharu looked at Nishikawa Tetsu with a complicated expression.
Previously, Danzo described Nishikawa Tetsu as a scheming, rule-breaking, and potentially destabilizing element who might threaten the stability of Konoha.
Danzo always said, "That kid has a wicked heart and gets too close to the Uchiha. He'll be a menace sooner or later."
But now, looking at the real money, seeing the village's improving life, and seeing the situation where even Yunyin has to bow his head and pay up, he is truly impressed.
Koharu suddenly wondered if Danzo was getting old and his eyesight was failing.
"How could a child who is so capable, so sensible, and can bring so much money to the village be a menace?"
She picked up her teacup, took a sip, and found the tea to be much sweeter than before.
"Cough cough."
Xiaochun, who was turning over to her dorm, cleared her throat and interrupted the conversation.
"Captain Fugaku, Vice Dean Nishikawa."
She waved, her smile as kind as that of a friendly neighborhood auntie.
"Come sit down, don't stand. Your police department and research institute deserve a lot of credit for closing this deal with Yunyin."
"It's all thanks to Xiaochun's excellent leadership."
Nishikawa Tetsu walked over and skillfully offered a compliment.
"Without your mediation, how could those barbarians from Kumogakure have so readily parted with their money? We only did a small part."
"Hehe, you've got a sweet tongue, kid."
Xiaochun, who was turning over in her dorm, couldn't stop smiling.
"However, business is business, but I also have to say a few words in private. Danzo has been quite critical of you lately, saying that you treat weapons like a game and business as your main business, which is a bit of a frivolous pursuit."
Fugaku frowned, about to retort.
"but."
Koharu, who was turning the dorm, suddenly changed the subject, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes.
"I think you did the right thing. What's the difference between a legitimate job and a side job? If it makes the village stronger and allows everyone to live a better life, then that's a legitimate job!"
"Danzo was just too stubborn. He always thought that fighting and killing was the only destiny of a ninja. But he didn't understand that sometimes, money is more useful than kunai."
She patted the contract.
"With this money, we can benefit more villagers, buy better teaching aids for the children at the ninja academy, and even build more defensive barriers."
"Isn't this for the sake of the village?"
Fugaku was stunned.
He never expected that this advisor, who was always conservative and even somewhat biased towards Danzo, would say such things today.
"Lord Koharu is wise!"
Nishikawa Tetsu gave a thumbs-up at the opportune moment, his eyes sincere.
"Actually, I understand Lord Danzo's concerns. He was afraid we would go astray. But we always remember that whatever we do is for the sake of making Konoha a tree that can grow even more lush and prosperous."
"Well said!"
Koharu, who was switching dorms, found Nishikawa Tetsu more and more pleasing to the eye.
"If you have any new ideas in the future, just come to me. As long as it's beneficial to the village, Menyan and I will support you. As for Danzo... Hmph, let him guard his 'roots'."
I walked out of the power company building.
Fugaku was still somewhat dazed.
"Che, did I hear that right? Koharu Utatane is actually speaking up for us? And she's even going to talk back to Danzo?"
"That's the allure of a shared interest, senior."
Nishikawa Tetsu looked at the white clouds in the sky and stretched.
"When our interests are highly aligned with those of the village, whoever opposes us is opposing the village's prosperity."
"That old man Danzo, if he doesn't change his mindset, he'll be abandoned by this era sooner or later."
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root base.
"Achoo!"
Danzo Shimura sneezed loudly, rubbed his nose, and felt a chill run down his spine.
"Who's talking about me?"
He stared at the intelligence report about the Cloud Hidden Orders in his hand, his face as dark as the bottom of a pot.
"Stupid! Utterly stupid!"
Danzo tore the intelligence to shreds.
"Selling Konoha's technology to an enemy country for such a paltry sum of money? Hiruzen and Koharu are absolutely insane!"
"This is aiding the enemy! This is digging our own grave!"
"No, I cannot stand idly by."
Danzo stood up, a dangerous glint in his single eye.
"Since we can't stop them openly, we can only... try to make them have some 'accidents' happen to them."
"Tell Hanzo that I will assist him in eliminating that Akatsuki organization. In return, the Cloud Village's transport convoy... cannot leave the Land of Fire alive."
"This shipment must be 'hijacked'!"
If the goods are hijacked, the cooperation between Konoha and Kumogakure will fall apart, and it may even trigger a diplomatic dispute. He then blamed the police department and the research institute.
At that time, Fugaku Uchiha and Tetsu Nishikawa will be blamed for "inadequate supervision" or "leaking information".
"This is for Konoha."
Danzo sat back down in the shadows, a cold smile playing on his lips.