Naruto: From Capturing the Main Clan to Becoming the Mastermind

Chapter 101 Kakuzu's New Job

"A liking for money, a belief that money will never betray you... no matter how you look at it, this is a mental illness, isn't it?"

In the psychiatric ward, Kakuzu, whose appearance had been altered by Hinata U, stared blankly at the doctor before him.

"Looking at me like that won't do any good."

The doctor sighed and began writing the diagnosis. "This is a classic case of psychological trauma. Were you betrayed before? Well, after all, you're a ninja, so this isn't uncommon."

"But using money as an excuse to escape is a bit inappropriate. After all, money is issued by each country, and the currencies of different countries are not interchangeable. Although they can be exchanged, once some small countries are destroyed, those currencies naturally become worthless. If you don't exchange them in advance, they are just a piece of waste paper, which is a betrayal of you in another sense."

"..."

Kakuzu looked at him indifferently, like a stubborn patient.

The doctor didn't pay much attention and only offered advice from the perspectives he could think of.

He had only recently taken on this novel job and didn't have much experience yet.

The higher-ups weren't in a hurry for results; they just wanted him to accumulate more experience so he could mentor some students in the future.

Ninjas have very strong wills; it takes time.

A moment later, Kakuzu left the psychiatric ward and headed to his new workplace.

He wasn't just a bounty hunter; throughout his decades-long life, he would occasionally take on jobs, doing the same work for Hinata Yu as those other jobs.

This is not about seeking refuge; it's just a simple transaction.

Moreover, he can't take on jobs in the underground black market for the time being. It seems that those resurrected powerful figures are cleaning up the underground black market, and he really needs a new, stable job.

Checking accounts and collecting debts...it's perfect for that.

Upon arriving at the trading company under Hinata Yu's command, Kakuzu handed over the contract he had signed with Hinata Yu to the person in charge before heading to the underground vault.

"This is the Chamber of Commerce's recent revenue."

Looking at the warehouse full of money, Kakuzu's green eyes lit up, and after the person in charge handed him the corresponding bill, he slowly and rhythmically began to count the money.

He counted it three times, as if searching for loopholes in the bill.

His base salary for this new job is one million per month.

But that's not the main source of income. He can also earn a share by finding corrupt officials in the chamber of commerce or by talking to customers who are unwilling to pay and getting them to pay.

However, since the Chamber of Commerce was formed by a coalition of many merchants from the Land of Fire, backed by Hyuga Yu, probably only the other four great nations or the high-ranking officials of the Land of Fire would dare to default on their debts. Therefore, the latter situation has not occurred yet, and his job is only to catch the corrupt officials within the organization.

And... counting money!

Counting money, especially billions, is a wonderful thing.

"Um?"

As they counted, they noticed a strange account and squinted.

The numbers should match, but something seems off.

Who is in charge of this payment?

Is their final destination... the Land of Demons?

……

In the Land of Demons, within a magnificent palace.

A woman dressed in an elegant shrine maiden's outfit knelt beside a wooden table, looking at the ninja opposite her who had used a transformation technique. In an ethereal voice, she said, "Lord Yuuki, the merchants from the Land of Demons have begun to connect with their merchant guild. Next, I will arrange for them to establish diplomatic relations with the Land of Snow."

"Lord Maitreya, thank you for your trouble."

Using his transformation technique to appear as a middle-aged man and conceal his Byakugan, Hyuga Yuuki's expression turned serious. "Someone will come to take care of this later."

"It's nothing, this is the basis of cooperation." Miroku, the priestess of the Land of Demons, smiled slightly. "In the future, I also hope to borrow your strength."

Hearing Miroku's sincere words, Hyuga Yuuki's eyes became complicated. "It is said that the priestess of the Land of Demons has the ability to make prophecies... It seems that it is true."

This short trip from the Land of Fire to the Land of Snow has really broadened my horizons; I even witnessed the ability to make prophecies.

But prophecy meant fate, and it always made him think of bad things.

"Did His Excellency Miroku provide us with convenience when we entered the Land of Demons and assist us on our journey to the Land of Snow because he foresaw what changes we could bring to the Land of Demons?"

The priestess Miroku shook her head and sighed, "Lord Yuuki may have misunderstood. My prophetic abilities are not that strong. I can only see the future deaths of others, and these are futures that are absolutely unchangeable."

"Therefore, the information I received was always associated with death, not something to be proud of."

At this point, Maitreya paused, then turned his gaze to the corner.

There, Hinata Miyuki was playing with her several-month-old baby, Shiwan.

Ziwan was still very young, but she was quite intelligent. Her bright, lively eyes were fixed on Hinata Miyuki, and she laughed as she was amused by her.

With gentle eyes, Miroku looked solemnly at Yuuki and said, "When you all entered the Land of Demons, the future I saw changed once again."

"The fate of those who were supposed to die in the chaos caused by the monsters, as I had predicted, has changed."

"The moment I saw Miss Miyuki, I knew that this future belonged to her. You... changed the future."

Hinata Yuuki squinted, and Hinata Miyuki in the corner also stopped what she was doing, causing Komurasaki to show an unhappy little expression.

"Eh, me?" Hinata Miyuki blinked, pointing to herself. "Do I have the potential to become a shrine maiden?"

She had heard that the priestesses of the Land of Demons possessed strange powers, capable of sealing away demons.

Since the turmoil was caused by demons, it was naturally sealed away by the priestess.

She doesn't know sealing techniques. If she didn't become a priestess, what other possibilities were there?

"Hmm...maybe."

Miroku sprinkled a ray of spiritual light from his palm onto Hyuga Miyuki, and chuckled, "That demon is composed of human malice and lives because of people's negative emotions. To seal it, only someone without any evil thoughts can do it."

"Miss Miyuki's heart is very pure right now. If she is willing to switch from the training methods of a ninja to that of a shrine maiden, she may indeed succeed."

Without any evil thoughts... is that still human?

Thinking of this, Hyuga Miyuki quickly shook her head, "No need, I'll stay like this."

"Really? I thought I could find a good teacher for Ziwan."

Miroku's regretful words made Hyuga Miyuki and Hyuga Yuuki frown. Before they could realize something was wrong, she continued, "You two came here for more than just to finalize the merchant guild matter, didn't you?"

Hinata Yuuki temporarily pulled himself together, not wanting to ponder the meaning of Miroku's words, and vaguely replied, "Indeed, there is something else I would like to trouble you with. We hope to use the resources of your country to find someone."

Miroku: "Although in name the priestess is the supreme ruler of the Land of Demons, I generally do not interfere in affairs."

"Is that so?" Hinata Yuuki said thoughtfully. "Then, could you perhaps introduce me to someone in your country who handles military and political affairs?"

Unlike other countries, the Land of Demons is ruled by priestesses, not daimyo.

But the priestess herself relinquished power, and possessed mysterious and unpredictable abilities that inspired awe in others, deterring them from acting recklessly...

Such a political system seems to be of great reference value.

"Of course." Maitreya nodded.

(End of this chapter)