Konoha: I, Uchiha, am brimming with positive energy

Chapter 356 The Second Treasure

"Yang Yi-jun, is this ring very valuable? This is the first time I've seen you so interested in something like this."

A tentative smile appeared on Sakura's pretty face as she asked, wanting to find out more information.

However, Uchiha Yoichi smiled and said, "Sakura, we haven't met that many times. If Ino had said that, it would have been fine, but you don't need to. I find this ring very interesting, so I'm willing to pay for it. If you want to study it yourselves, you can pretend I didn't say anything."

Ino, it's Ino again. What's going on with these two? Why does this person keep mentioning Ino?

Sakura thought angrily to herself. Although she and Ino were best friends since childhood, she still felt a little uncomfortable hearing another man praising Ino in front of her.

"I'm just curious, Yang Yi-kun, what are you willing to exchange for it?"

Uchiha Yoichi pretended to think for a moment before speaking, "Hmm, two hundred million taels, plus five level-four secret medicines and two level-five secret medicines."

"Two hundred million taels? And a secret medicine?"

Upon hearing this, Sakura opened her cherry-like mouth wide, feeling as if she had misheard. However, after realizing what she had heard, she asked again and confirmed that it was two hundred million taels. She was then at a loss for what to do.

The Fourth Shinobi World War had ended long ago, and there were many voices in the Land of Fire who felt that there was no need to preserve the power of the ninjas. However, the support of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire for Konoha was still very strong.

However, the Daimyo's government only provides Konoha with about 100 to 200 million ryo per year. Compared to before the Fourth Shinobi World War, Konoha has now reduced its ninja strength significantly. This is the result of discussions among the five great ninja villages.

Two hundred million is equivalent to Konoha's entire annual budget. After hearing this, Sakura didn't dare to make a decision on her own, especially considering the existence of level four and level five secret medicines.

"Yoichi-kun, I need to ask Naruto about this. Please wait a moment."

After saying that, Sakura arranged for someone to lead the way for Uchiha Yoichi, while she went to find Uzumaki Naruto; and she didn't forget to take the ring with her when she left, and when she passed the Barrier Team, she also pulled Ino away.

After arriving at the Hokage's office, Sakura recounted everything that had just happened.

"Two hundred million and so many secret medicines... I remember that level three secret medicines can no longer be bought with money, and level five secret medicines can allow a genin to face several jonin head-on. That guy is so rich, exchanging all that stuff for a ring?"

Ino Yamanaka stroked her chin, a hint of surprise in her voice, but then tilted her head and asked, "But this doesn't really concern me, does it, Sakura? Why did you drag me here?"

Sakura waved her hand and said, "You're his friend, so you should know that guy well. That's why I called you here to ask about the situation."

"What do you mean you know so much about it? I have no idea."

Sakura leaned closer and stared at Yamanaka Ino, saying in a strange tone, "But that's not what he said. He said you're a rare beauty in the entire ninja world, both beautiful and kind-hearted."

"How was I supposed to know he would say that?"

Yamanaka Ino stubbornly insisted, but inwardly she felt extremely embarrassed, secretly thinking that this guy would tell everyone, and if they didn't hide it, their relationship would definitely be discovered.

"Ino, did Yoichi ask you about something?"

Nara Shikamaru began to have doubts. He wasn't worried about Ino's loyalty to Konoha, but he was worried that if that guy used other means to inadvertently get some information out of Ino, it would be normal for Ino not to realize it.

"No, I haven't met him many times, and we've never talked about village matters."

Ino didn't seem to change much on the surface, but she was a little angry inside. Shikamaru was being a bit too wary. Why did he always suspect Yoichi for no reason?

"Really not? Maybe you let it slip unintentionally."

"Shikamaru!"

Yamanaka Ino's expression turned serious, and she asked, "Are you doubting me?"

"No, I'm not sorry, Ino. I was just a little worried about that person, not that I suspected you."

Seeing Ino's expression, Nara Shikamaru realized that his words earlier had shown a lack of trust in Ino, so he apologized. He and Ino had been classmates and partners for over twenty years, and what he had said earlier was indeed a bit excessive.

"I absolutely did not reveal anything about the village, and before taking over the redeployment of the security barrier, I was just a Jonin running a flower shop in the mountains."

After a moment of silence, Yamanaka Ino slowly spoke.

Seeing the awkward atmosphere in the room, Naruto quickly changed the subject, saying, "Let's not talk about that. Ino will definitely be fine. Let's talk about the ring. For that Onmyoji to pay such a high price, it must be a treasure brought by that strange beast. Have you found anything?"

Sakura said, "We didn't find anything there, and we don't understand the patterns on it. This isn't something from the ninja world."

"Let me use Sage Mode to sense it."

After saying that, Naruto entered Sage Mode, then picked up the ring and carefully sensed it. After a while, he put the ring down and shook his head, saying, "There's nothing unusual about it. It's just an ordinary ring."

Nara Shikamaru and Ino also picked it up and looked at it. Yamanaka Ino even used her sensory ninjutsu, but still didn't find anything.

Furthermore, when it comes to sensory abilities, Naruto Uzumaki in Sage Mode is probably one of the strongest in the ninja world. If he didn't detect it, it's even more impossible for other sensory ninjas to do so.

After checking everything in turn, the group looked at each other, unsure of what to say.

Nara Shikamaru suggested, "Should we have Sasuke come back and check on things?"

"His sensory abilities aren't as strong as mine, and he has the Rinnegan. By the way, Shikamaru, have Hanabi come over."

Naruto suddenly realized that the Byakugan might be stronger than the Sharingan in terms of perception, since this wasn't a battle.

Nara Shikamaru also thought of the Byakugan. Since Hanabi was still in the village, he had the other ninjas call her over.

When Hinata Hanabi arrived, he learned the purpose of calling her over, so he activated his Byakugan to examine her carefully, and even tested her with his chakra.

After receiving no reaction whatsoever, Hinata Hanabi shook her head and said, "Isn't this just an ordinary ring? Why are you showing me this?"

Seeing that Hyuga Hanabi couldn't discern anything special, the people inside the room were starting to consider giving up; however, they all believed that Uchiha Yoichi's willingness to spend so much to buy the ring meant that it must be something extraordinary.

But they couldn't find anything special about it.

Seeing that the room had quieted down, Sakura asked, "What should we do? Should I go back and reject him?"

"Say yes."

After thinking for a moment, Naruto Uzumaki said, "The village has many needs for money lately. If Sakura hadn't brought up today's matter, I was just about to go and discuss it with the Daimyo."

Konoha has encountered many problems recently, and the number of places where money is needed has suddenly increased significantly. Within this month, Konoha's expenditures have exceeded the budget.

"Just sell it to that person, I have no objection."

Nara Shikamaru instinctively wanted to object, but he couldn't think of a reason to. Rather than leaving this ring, which he didn't know what use it was, he thought it would be better to exchange it for money and secret medicine so that Konoha could recover quickly.

With this money, Konoha can also help more civilians affected by the disaster.

Naruto Uzumaki said, "In that case, Sakura, I'll leave this matter to you. You can decide how to choose the secret medicine."

"Yes, I understand, but..."

Sakura changed the subject and asked Ino, "Ino, why don't you come with me?"

Yamanaka Ino immediately became wary and said, "Huh? What am I going there for? Just to sell a ring."

"You and she are friends after all, so you'll have something to say when it comes to choosing the secret medicine. Come on, Ino."

"All right."

Ino felt that if she refused again, Sakura might notice something, so she readily agreed.

After confirming the decision, Sakura took the ring and returned to the underground place where the monster corpses were stored.

At this point, Uchiha Yangyi had almost figured out the information about the dragon-headed lion corpse in front of him. It was roughly the strength of a peak Douhuang, but it had only given birth not long ago.

The magic core is still a sixth-order magic core, which can be used to refine high-level pills. However, there are not many medicinal materials in the ninja world that can assist a sixth-order magic core. Even if he gets his hands on it, it will probably end up in a storage ring.

Upon seeing Sakura return, Uchiha Yoichi asked, "How did it go? Did you get an answer?"

"Yes, Konoha is willing to sell this ring to you."

After saying that, Sakura handed over the storage ring.

Uchiha Yoichi guessed that they must have tried many methods, but the least likely one was blood oath, especially since this was a high-level storage ring that the Dragon-Headed Lion had obtained from somewhere, and it still had the spiritual imprint left by the Lion on it.

Uchiha Yoichi took the storage ring and said with a smile, "Thank you. I can give you the money and the secret medicine anytime. Shall we go get them from me now?"

"This afternoon or tomorrow, I'll visit you then, as I have other things to do later."

Sakura shook her head, then asked, "Yoichi-kun, what about the corpse of this summoning beast?"

"I took some with me, intending to study it carefully when I get back. Perhaps parts of this strange beast's body can be used to refine medicine."

After saying this, Uchiha Yoichi took his leave and prepared to return home; there was no need for him to stay any longer.

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After leaving the underground space where the dragon-headed lion was stored, Uchiha Yoichi prepared to go back and take a good look at what good things were in his storage ring.

But as soon as he returned to his pharmacy, he noticed that another customer had arrived.

The familiar chakra made Uchiha Yang instantly realize who had quietly entered.

So he went up to the third floor, pushed open the door, waved his hand to deflect the attacking hand, then reached out and put his arm around Temari's healthy and slender waist, pulling her into his embrace.

After smelling the fragrance of Temari's neck, Uchiha Yoichi picked her up and carried her towards the bathroom, saying, "Mrs. Temari, you've come so soon for our appointment. I'm quite surprised."

"asshole."

Having failed in her attempt at revenge with a punch, Temari said angrily, "Get rid of that mark right now, or I will never let you off the hook."

"If you come every day, it will be cured in five days. Lady Temari can only be considered once today!"

Upon entering the bathroom, one could quickly hear the rustling sounds of clothes being undressed, followed shortly by the sound of running water and muffled groans from someone covering their mouth.

There were also intermittent sounds of clapping and clapping.

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