Chapter 157
"Say no more! Since Haruto Saito is the one who discovered and currently owns the Black Armor, he should have a say in this matter," Hiruzen Sarutobi said firmly. "Moreover, allowing him to negotiate directly with Mifune is merely a test! As the new generation's Black Warrior, he is not just some insignificant figure to Mifune. Furthermore, he has already made a military pledge, promising to secure at least 150 million ryo in the transaction. If he fails, I will personally punish him. This will not affect our dealings with the Land of Iron afterward!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's ability to twist facts was truly impressive. The 150 million ryo wasn't Haruto Saito's promise—it was something Sarutobi himself had proposed!
However, since Haruto had already accepted the challenge, what Sarutobi said didn't really make a difference anymore.
"This is absolute nonsense!" Koharu Utatane lost her patience. "Hiruzen! I strongly object! He will ruin everything!"
"I second that!" Danzo Shimura promptly agreed with Koharu's opposition.
A moment ago, the two of them had been at odds, but such disputes were common during meetings. They never held grudges over these disagreements—business was business. They only cared about what was right or wrong, not personal conflicts.
Additionally, Koharu was always bold. Perhaps because she was the only female among the higher-ups, when pushed to the edge, she dared to yell at anyone.
"Agreed!"
"Agreed!"
Both Torifu Akimichi and Homura Mitokado voiced their support, siding with Koharu in rejecting Sarutobi's decision.
It did indeed seem like a reckless move!