Chapter 153: Just 30 Million, Do You Think You Can Control Me at Will?

"...Iwagakure Village?"

Even Kakuzu, who was well-informed and indifferent, couldn't help but sound a little surprised.

"That's right." The person in charge nodded and said frankly, "The person who issued the bounty mission was Ohnoki, the third generation Tsuchikage of Iwagakure."

While the other four Kages were very secretive about the underground black market and bounty hunters, Ohnoki had secretly established a stable trading relationship with the underground black market.

He often hired bounty hunters from the underground black market to deal with things that Iwagakure couldn't handle.

Although as one of the Five Kages, hiring bounty ninjas who were mostly rebellious ninjas, it seemed to undermine the dignity of the Tsuchikage, but he was a shrewd man who obviously didn't care.

"So far, all the bounty hunters who have cooperated with the Tsuchikage have expressed that the cooperation is very pleasant, and there is no situation of bullying customers."

Looking at Kakuzu who seemed to be thinking about something in front of him, the person in charge explained and then changed the subject: "But not all bounty hunters can accept the tasks he assigns."

"The first thing to focus on is not strength, but the credit of the bounty ninja."

Only after confirming that the other party's credit is reliable enough, the Tsuchikage will selectively select and hire according to their abilities.

And Kakuzu's task completion rate is 100%, coupled with his obsession and creed for money, he has gradually gained credit in the underground black market.

"Lord Kakuzu, you can consider whether to accept the task."

The person in charge persuaded sincerely: "Being employed by a wealthy businessman in the ninja world and being employed by one of the five shadows, the Tsuchikage, are two completely different concepts, because the bounty hunters employed by him have all appreciated in the end without exception."

The bounty hunters employed by Ohnoki must have both credit and strength, which is equivalent to being labeled as recognized by the shadow.

Naturally, he will be favored by more wealthy businessmen and nobles, and the tasks and bounties he can accept will naturally increase.

Kakuzu was not tempted to agree to it, but frowned and asked: "What is the task that the Tsuchikage offered?"

"Assist the Sand Village troops to attack the supply point of the Rain Village."

The person in charge smiled slightly and replied: "But before that, you need to explore a force called Dawn in the north of the Rain Country. You can regard it as a token of surrender or a small test."

"If you can pass the test, there will be a more considerable bounty waiting for you later."

Hearing this, Kakuzu couldn't help showing a look of astonishment on the upper half of his face, and blurted out: "That guy actually wants to hire bounty ninjas to participate in the war?"

The boldness of the Tsuchikage also exceeded his expectations.

In the past, he only dealt with some rebellious ninjas and political enemies at most, but now he dared to let bounty ninjas participate in war operations.

However, this method can indeed effectively reduce the sacrifice rate of Iwagakure ninjas. Under the premise of ensuring the credibility of both parties, you only need to pay money to get the same or even more than expected returns.

Although he was very tempted, Kakuzu hesitated for a moment and shook his head.

"No." He exhaled and said indifferently, "That's a war. No matter who it is, they may die, even me."

As an immortal ninja, he strolled at the starting point of a long time, and even traced back to the initial period of the establishment of ninja villages in various countries.

Once an elite of Takigakure, he was assigned to carry out the task of assassinating the first generation Hokage, Senju Hashirama, but was defeated by Wood Release.

Even if he fled back to the village in a very embarrassed manner in the face of the crisis of death, he was still waiting for the stigma and heavy punishment of mission failure.

For Kakuzu, who once gambled his life for the village, this was undoubtedly an extremely cruel and ruthless betrayal and abandonment.

With strong hatred, Kakuzu escaped from prison and betrayed the village.

He took away the forbidden technique regarded as a treasure by Takigakure, and also took away the hearts of all the high-level people in Takigakure.

"Secret Technique: Earth Grudge" can prolong life by taking and replacing the hearts of others and storing them in the body, and master new chakra properties through the meridians on the hearts of other ninjas.

And if the enemy destroys all the hearts of this so-called "immortal ninja" at once, he will be killed directly like other people.

There is no doubt that in the war full of gunpowder, it is common to die without a complete body.

"Goodbye."

Kakuzu stood up without hesitation, picked up the box in front of him and was about to leave.

But when he turned around, the voice of the person in charge came from behind him again.

"Please wait a moment."

Kakuzu's footsteps did not stop at all, but a familiar dull sound came from behind him.

"One hundred million taels." The person in charge said, "The deposit is thirty million taels."

Hearing this, Kakuzu, who had already walked to the gate, stopped and turned to look at the smiling person in charge behind the counter, and said coldly: "A mere thirty million taels, don't think you can control me at will."

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"Lord Kakuzu, please keep it, this is your thirty-five million taels."

In the secret room, looking at the several large boxes of banknotes in front of him, Kakuzu's breathing became heavy.

There was no way, he gave too much.

Swish! Swish!

Kakuzu started to count the money skillfully as if no one was around. His smooth movements and focused eyes were a state of mind that ordinary people could never achieve.

The person in charge, who knew the other party's quirk, did not disturb him this time.

He just watched him count the money tirelessly from evening to sunrise.

Kakuzu counted three times in total. There was no pause in the middle, nor did he deliberately speed up. He maintained an unusually uniform speed without any time difference.

The person in charge could not help but admire and be moved by Kakuzu's persistence and piety at this moment.

This person really regarded money as a belief. He enjoyed the process of making money and counting money, but did not care about the value of money itself.

After all, with the bounty that Kakuzu had earned day and night for 20 to 30 years, he had long been able to retire and live a fulfilling life as a rich man, and he did not have to live a life of blood and sweat like he did now.

But Kakuzu did not do so. In addition to love and belief, he could not think of any other reason.

Bang!

Kakuzu closed the suitcase and exhaled with satisfaction, with a happy tone: "Not bad, the amount is the same this time."

"Don't worry, I will complete the task."

After that, he stood up without any hesitation and turned to the door.

"Please take care, Mr. Kakuzu, welcome back next time."

The person in charge smiled and bowed to Kakuzu's back, paying respect to this bounty hunter who has a connection with money.

Click.

A secret door rose in the weed-covered toilet, and Kakuzu walked out with two large suitcases.

Looking at the sun that had risen in the distance, it was already morning, but the temperature outside was still bone-chillingly cold.

Kakuzu subconsciously clenched the suitcase in his hand, feeling the heavy weight of the money, the chill seemed to be dispelled a little, and his body and heart could not help but become hot.

"Sure enough, in this cold world full of falsehoods, only money can make me feel warm." He squinted his eyes and sighed.

The Land of Rain, the Hidden Rain Village...

Oh yeah, and that "Dawn"?

Very good, let's go check it out first.