Chapter 26

Chapter 26

In the office of the Hokage, a grim atmosphere prevailed. Even the typically serene Hiruzen wore an uncharacteristically troubled expression as he, alongside the three elders, observed the events downstairs through the legendary crystal ball.

"Homura, is what she said true? Are we really in debt to the World Bank?" Hiruzen inquired, turning to his friend. Homura, entrusted with managing the village's financial affairs, held the answers they desperately sought.

"Yes, I just went through the records earlier," Homura confirmed, his tone grave. "It appears that a significant portion of funds was indeed allocated to stabilize the village during the First Hokage's era under Tobirama's guidance. This measure was taken to address the economic challenges faced during the village's infancy. However, what we didn't realize was that this incurred a debt with the World Bank."

He continued, explaining the intricacies of the situation. "Originally, the debt was meant to be repaid by future generations of the Senju and Uchiha clans, the founders of our village. The agreement was for a small percentage of each clan member's monthly income to be directed towards repaying the debt. Given the population at that time, approximately a thousand members in each clan, the debt was projected to be settled within fifty years."

Homura's revelation cast a shadow over the room, as the weight of this newfound knowledge settled heavily upon them.

Hiruzen nodded solemnly as he processed Homura's words. "Yes, the casualties of the First Ninja War took a heavy toll on both the Senju and Uchiha clans, particularly decimating the ranks of the Senju, almost to the point of extinction."

Regret weighed heavily upon Hiruzen's shoulders as he reflected on the consequences of past decisions. "Allowing Danzo to operate unchecked was a mistake," he admitted quietly to himself, recognizing his own complicity in the matter. Though he may not have directly endorsed the decision, his inaction had inadvertently facilitated it.

"Given the circumstances, it's only fair that both clans face the consequences of their actions," Danzo stated abruptly, his voice laced with contempt. "And as for those wretched Uchiha, they should consider themselves fortunate if their existence serves Konoha's interests." His eyes gleamed with a sinister light, revealing the depth of his animosity towards the Uchiha.

The other two elders also chimed in, their voices echoing agreement. "Yes, that seems quite reasonable," one of them affirmed. "With the Senju clan no longer in existence, it is only fair that the Uchiha bear responsibility for their actions from the past."

Their voices melded into a chorus of agreement, echoing Danzo's sentiments with an air of validation. In their unity lay an unspoken acknowledgment of the Uchiha's past missteps, magnifying the significance of their debts to the World Bank. It was a burden too hefty for any run-of-the-mill clan to shoulder. With the Uchiha's future hanging in the balance, a subtle sense of anticipation rippled through the ranks of Konoha's elite. After all, there was a shared belief that a weakened Uchiha meant a stronger Konoha.

"Enough, all of you!" Hiruzen's voice boomed through the room, cutting through the tension like a blade. With a surge of his aura, he asserted his authority as the Hokage, reminding them that despite his age, he still commanded respect.

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