Game Merchants Starting from the Ninja World.

Chapter 76 In-person Meeting

My physique is getting stronger!

Kurama Yakumo couldn't believe it. He clenched his fists tightly, feeling the power surging up from him.

Saying it's endless is a bit of an exaggeration.

But after eating the candy, his naturally weak physique did indeed become stronger.

She was quite certain that this was not an illusion.

Or rather, she was confident that no one could play illusions in front of her, not even the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan.

"Who are you? Do you still have that candy?"

Kurama Yakumo knew it was impolite of him to ask such a question, but he couldn't help but ask anyway.

Because she dreamed of becoming a ninja.

However, due to his poor physical condition, he was unable to train and complete ninja missions, and was forced to leave the ninja academy.

In her heart, all the misfortunes that followed were inextricably linked to her inability to become a ninja.

If one can become a ninja, none of the misfortunes will happen.

Becoming a ninja was an obsession deep in her heart, just like her desire to take revenge on Konoha.

"My name is Fang Yi, and I'm a businessman who sells reincarnation games."

Looking at the chives that had already taken the bait, Fang Yi's smile remained unchanged as he explained, "They're not candy, but Blood Qi Pills from another world, which have the effect of strengthening the body."

Priced at 50 bonus points.

Using 50 reward points to fleece a batch of high-potential investors is a very profitable deal; the next step is to squeeze more out of them.

Information about the cycle of reincarnation was thrown into the girl's mind.

"This is just too hard to believe."

The Kurama clan, known for their powerful spiritual strength, may be a small clan in Konoha now, but they once enjoyed great glory.

It has a rich heritage.

Such a thing had never been mentioned in the family's records.

Without needing to explain further, Fang Yi simply smiled and said, "Whether it's true or not, since it's something that interests you, why not give it a try?"

These words struck a chord with Yakumo Kurama.

Regardless, the effects of that candy and Blood Qi Pill were real, and I simply couldn't resist them.

A black envelope was handed to her.

Kurama Yakumo took the envelope but didn't open it immediately. Instead, he said worriedly, "You entered the village as a noble. If you approach me rashly, the Third Hokage will cause trouble. It would be better to find a safe place."

Whether they are commoners or ninjas, most people in Konoha Village would not use the full title of Third Hokage when referring to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Only someone like Yakumo Kurama, who harbors resentment he cannot vent, would act this way.

"It's alright, I've already spoken to the Hokage, he won't mind."

Fang Yi indicated that it was alright, and helped her pack up her easel and tripod as if they were old friends. Then he said, "Let's go. Since you don't want to start the game now, for the sake of half a Blood Qi Pill, be my guide and show me around the village."

Kurama Yakumo paused, then asked, "Is this kind of thing allowed?"

"That's right."

Fang Yi smiled and nodded.

I do need a guide, because the real Konoha Village is very large, with more and denser buildings than in the anime.

Furthermore, he wanted to reveal to the Hokage that his purpose in coming to Konoha was to recruit high-quality players.

Of course, this was merely a statement of opinion; Fang Yi didn't care whether the other party agreed or not.

"Then let's go to the shopping street first."

She was still a young girl, and after being under house arrest for so long, she really wanted to go to a lively place.

After saying that, Kurama Yakumo glanced nervously at Fang Yi, afraid that he would be rejected.

"Let's go."

A moment later, the two appeared in the center of the commercial street.

Yakumo Kurama sat in the ramen shop and pulled out two crumpled GG coupons from his pocket. They were old coupons from a promotional event that Ichiraku Ramen had held two years ago.

"Can these two still be used?"

Without involving hatred, Yakumo Kurama, an introverted young girl, asked nervously and somewhat awkwardly.

The man with squinty eyes took the ramen coupon, his brows furrowing slightly before relaxing. He said, "Of course! I didn't expect you to keep our ramen coupon for two years. Thank you so much."

An undercover agent, hiding behind a utility pole, quickly returned to the Hokage Building to report the situation.

"Kurama Yakumo?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, puffing on his pipe, said with a headache, "I heard from Tsunade that if someone is noticed by a game merchant, he will invite them to become a player. It seems that Yakumo Kurama has been chosen by the game merchant."

This is not a good sign.

Kurama Yakumo's situation is complicated. He is filled with resentment towards the village and the Hokage. Kurenai Yuhi has not yet resolved his inner conflict. Once he becomes a player, he will possess great power, unlike ordinary ninjas.

The Anbu remained silent, awaiting the Hokage's orders.

"Send Kurenai Yuhi over there and gently persuade Yakumo Kurama not to open the envelope for the time being. Remember, this is on the premise of not angering the game merchant."

After closing his eyes and contemplating for a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi gave the order.

Tsunade recently returned to the village. Although she has no intention of becoming a ninja for the time being, she spends her days in the old house left by the Senju clan, playing with various antiques and selling them for money. However, she has also revealed some information about the game.

The invitation given by the game merchant must be opened before you can become a player.

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't want to offend the game merchant, so he definitely couldn't refuse the game invitation. But if he could just ask Yakumo Kurama not to open the envelope for the time being, he figured the game merchant would give him that favor.

Once the conflict between Kurama Yakumo and the village is resolved, then make her a player.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a chill run down his spine when he thought of the bloodstains of the Kurama clan. If the Kurama clan hadn't been so small and unable to compare with large clans like the Uchiha and Hyuga, it would definitely have been a clan that surpassed the Ino-Shika-Cho trio and was beyond the Hokage's control.

After thinking about it carefully,

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly. He had already reminded the Anbu not to offend the game merchant, and all registered ninjas would receive the order.

As for the ninjas from other countries who participated in the Chunin Exams, he cunningly didn't warn them, and even secretly hoped that they would clash with the game merchant to test the game merchant's confidence.

There should be no oversights.

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought to himself, but he felt as if he had forgotten something very important, and his heart felt somewhat empty.

"Can participating in the trial grant me a profession that resonates with my soul?"

Yakumo Kurama ate his ramen, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Five thousand reward points.

We can certainly get it from the Kurama family's inheritance, but it will be quite costly, so we must consider it carefully.

"That's right, you wouldn't want to have an almost limitless amount of chakra, but instead of becoming a turret mage, you'd be an idiot and switch to being a shield warrior to fight in close combat, would you?"

"Hey, Mr. Merchant, you've actually come to Konoha?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than the person in question arrived.

Fang Yi turned his head and saw Kakashi Hatake, with his full head of white hair, arriving at the ramen shop with his blonde, black, and pink-haired companions.

The one speaking was Naruto Uzumaki, who was full of curiosity. He was one of the first players in the game and had naturally seen Fang Yi in the starting village.

Following closely behind were Kurenai Yuhi, who had received orders from the Hokage, and Asuma Sarutobi, the captain of the Konoha forces, who had come along out of concern.

(End of this chapter)