He was in Konoha, and his domineering aura was overflowing.

Chapter 53 Don't Go, Grandpa

At this point, Isogen's health is secondary, since Tsunade has already confirmed that he is perfectly healthy.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind was filled with contingency plans for dealing with the impending storm of nobles.

Konoha's funds are still in the hands of the daimyo. If the daimyo is persuaded by the nobles to cut funding to Konoha, given Konoha's financial situation, it's likely that the village will face financial ruin tomorrow.

The base is a military base of the country, and also the safest place, guarded by countless ninjas. Even enemy ninja villages can only send spies in to gather information.

Safety is a luxury in the ninja world, so naturally the prices in ninja villages are much higher than in other places. Even so, the common people living in Konoha are happy to accept it.

Living in the ninja village only means experiencing financial losses due to high prices, but outside you could lose your life at any time!

Having dealt with nobles frequently, I know how capricious they can be. Even if you return the money, you're unlikely to be forgiven; at the very least, you'll have to hand over the person.

But that's completely impossible; Sakumo Hatake himself is a formidable warrior in the ninja world of Konoha.

The Uchiha Clan, the Fifty Strings of Remaining Song.

The former, given the Uchiha's deep affection for their family, would dare to attack Kyoto with swords drawn if anyone dared to mention them; the latter... let's talk about how to quell the anger of the nobles.

Or should we close the door and release Danzo?

Hiruzen Sarutobi was truly out of options.

Tsunade knew about Isogen's relationship with Mito Uzumaki and Kushina, and before leaving, she declared that she would protect this kid.

Putting that aside, Mito Uzumaki had experienced the deaths of several loved ones and, after a long period of time, finally found new bonds. He doubted whether he could really do that, or if Danzo did it openly, he would have to do it openly.

Not to mention that the fifty strings have already demonstrated their talent.

Anyway, the person will definitely be saved, but the money will never be returned.

After all, the aristocracy's accusations are far in the future, and the breach of the door by the fifty strings could happen in the next second.

Wait a moment.

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly realized what was happening.

"So he currently has over 100 million in cash on hand?!"

hiss!

Yu Ge, don't go yet! Let's talk about the grand topic of building Konoha!

Ugh.

"Go and call Nonoyu in." He sighed and said to the ANBU member on duty at the door.

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The Thousand Hands Old House.

Looking at this historic old house, Tsunade suddenly felt a sense of trepidation, as if she were nearing her hometown.

How about going to the casino for a couple of laps to calm down before coming back?

Just as she hesitated, Isogen took a half step back and, under the stunned gaze of the quiet little girl, delivered a straight kick.

Gang was angry and wanted to punish him, but his grandmother was there.

"Hehe, Grandma."

"You're willing to come back?"

Tsunade shrank back, a fawning smile on her face.

Putting aside his grandmother's strength—the only one in Konoha who could hang him up and give him a thorough beating—the fact that he had been hiding outside for over a year already put him in the wrong.

"Wash your hands and get ready to eat when you get back. Kushina will be back soon too."

Her gaze skipped past Tsunade and landed on the obedient Shizune beside her, her face kind.

"Good child, you've suffered because of her."

"It's not that exaggerated, I'm still very reliable." Tsunade muttered to herself.

Mizuto remained silent.

Most of the time, Tsunade is indeed very reliable; during the war, she played a decisive role in poisoning Hanzo the Salamander in Amegakure.

But outside of the battle zone, it's barely passable; it's only because someone at home has to eat out for every meal.

You can tell from how many times she reached for her family's money that if the Senju family hadn't been so wealthy, she would never have been able to go home sooner or later, given her spending habits.

The moment the quiet person was touched by those caring words, their eyes welled up with tears.

At least we had a few good years.

Isogen knew that if things went according to the original story, Tsunade's spending spree would far exceed Mito's expectations after he lost Mito.

Although the Senju clan disbanded, as the main lineage, it received a large share of the clan's wealth.

If calculated on a single person's terms, even if they indulged in extravagant spending, they could enjoy themselves until the end of time. In fact, as Konoha's economy developed, their spending might not even match the natural increase in their wealth.

However, the Senju clan produced Hashirama Senju and Tsunade, grandfather and granddaughter, and then Tsunade was the only direct descendant of the Senju clan to die.

Without anyone to look after her or divide the inheritance, Tsunade squandered the Senju clan's wealth, leaving only what she couldn't possibly give away.

Grandma Mito seems much more energetic than before.

Tsunade, who was following behind, thought to herself.

Suddenly, she sensed something and looked suspiciously at the expressionless Yuge Wuxian.

"Were you just saying bad things about me in your mind?"

Isogen scoffed coldly: "Why would I keep my bad thoughts to myself?"

Tsunade suddenly realized what was happening, and then anger rose in his heart.

That brat is so annoying!

Isogen casually swung his arm, and with a slap, brushed across Tsunade's face.

Enraged, Tsunade was about to reclaim her lost dignity in front of Mito Uzumaki and Shizune when she saw the object that Isogen used to slap her face.

A stack of banknotes.

I estimate it to be several hundred thousand.

"...This is what I deserve!"

Mito Uzumaki glanced at her out of the corner of his eye and saw her stuff the money into her pocket without any apparent concern, and shook his head slightly in exasperation.

“I’ve heard about what happened to you.” She said admiringly, “Yu Ge did a good job. Those nobles have been living comfortably for too long. They need someone who can put them in their place.”

Even Shizune, the youngest among them, thought it was normal for Mito Uzumaki to say such a thing.

After all, this person surpasses the current Hokage in every aspect, including strength, experience, and contributions.

Children who have lost loved ones often mature early. Their quiet minds have already surpassed those of their peers due to the dual pressures of losing loved ones and having to face an unreliable adult.

Mito Uzumaki was satisfied with the way the Ishigaki was handled, but the process was still too brutal. However, compared to the previous constantly declining level, it was already quite good that it could be stabilized at this level.

Moreover, their strength has increased to a level that is astonishing and perplexing.

That's good. After I leave, with my skills and good mental state, I doubt the monkey and Danzo will dare to do anything to Igogami.

Instead, they should be worried that Fifty Strings will secretly give them a big one.

"When shall we go and do the next job?" Tsunade asked excitedly.

Isogen tilted his head and thought for a moment: "Let me prepare some strategic supplies."

What is that?

"A detonating tag worth fifty million."

"..." Mizuto Uzumaki paused in his steps: "Ahem, Yu Ge, Xiao Meiyue doesn't know you're back yet, right? Go and call Xiao Meiyue over so we can have a meal together."

The fiftieth string responded. He didn't have many flaws, but respecting the elderly and caring for the young was one of them.

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The Hyuga clan's territory.

Isogen stepped through the gate with a calm expression.

"..."X2

"Did someone just go in?"

"Uh...he ignored us."

The two Hyuga clan members guarding the gate fell silent, their cheeks turning red at a visible speed.

This is outrageous! They're completely disregarding the Hyuga clan!

Chapter 54 Root Base

"This is the benefactor of my Hyuga clan, how dare you be so rude!"

"Red Bean Paste Secret Horse Racing!!"

Under Hiashi Hyuga's reprimand, the two Hyuga clan members looked terrified and bowed at a ninety-degree angle, their expressions filled with fear.

Isogen waved his hand: "It's nothing."

The two breathed a sigh of relief; it was indeed easier to satisfy younger people.

"I'm not some kind of devil, I'll just sever their tendons and ligaments."

!!!

Just as Hyuga Hiashi was about to speak on behalf of the two clansmen to thank Isogen, his expression faltered, and he hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.

"Ahem, I am deeply grateful to you, Mr. Igogen, for saving me from danger. I am still struggling with how to repay you, as I do not know your preferences. I wonder if you could tell me a thing or two so that I can express my gratitude."

Hiashi Hyuga's tone was expectant.

Aside from the Byakugan, the Hyuga clan are no different from ordinary people, except that they are a bit arrogant and have eyes that point upwards.

Skillful.

The fifty-stringed instrument becomes stronger when faced with strong forces, and even stronger when faced with weak forces.

Hyuga Hiashi's skill in shifting the topic was solid, but Isogen's ability to do things his own way was even deeper.

"After all, I'm not some kind of devil. Here, have some soda." Isogen smiled and tossed over two glass bottles of soda.

The two Hyuga looked at Hyuga Hiashi.

“Take it if it’s offered to you,” Hiashi Hyuga said.

The two Hinatas happily unscrewed the bottle caps and poured soda into their mouths.

It's not that they lack these things. Although the Hyuga clan is rigid and has many rules, the branch family must unconditionally make way for the main family.

But material conditions are never lacking.

However, guard duty is a status symbol, and the Hyuga clan values ​​their reputation, so they cannot do anything unnecessary while on guard duty.

In addition, this is the territory of the Hyuga clan. Among the vast Konoha, the only ninja clan that can be mentioned on par with the Hyuga clan is the Uchiha clan. They live their own lives behind closed doors, and it is a luxury for them to have someone come to their door to deliver gifts.

A sip of soda and you feel refreshed and in good health.

Body...body?!

The incredibly clear senses of her body, including her limbs and bones, vanished at an alarming speed; in the blink of an eye, she could no longer perceive her limbs. Her vision gradually blurred, her senses were stripped away, and especially her eyes, which Hyuga was most proud of, were also taken away.

"Yay, it worked!" Isogen clapped his hands, very satisfied.

Hiashi Hyuga could clearly see that something was wrong, and he hurriedly asked what had happened.

Wu Xian casually remarked, "It's just a little bit of a ritual; it'll probably be over in a few hours."

Hiashi Hyuga hesitated, as he was preparing to speak. As a reserve head of the Hyuga clan, he had a certain understanding of the customs of various places in the ninja world, and he had never heard of any region where the ceremony looked like this.