I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 567 The Choice Between Money and Freedom: Hesitation for Even a Second Is a Disrespect to Money

"Alright, that concludes our discussion on the identification and harvesting of common desert medicinal herbs. If there are no further questions, get out of class is dismissed."

In the dilapidated classroom, a young man wearing glasses spoke listlessly. When he got to the end of class, he even started to stretch and yawn involuntarily.

"Yes, Mr. Ginpachi!" *N

There weren't many children in the classroom, but they chanted the slogans in perfect unison. The young man nodded and adjusted his glasses, which had shifted slightly as he nodded.

He then turned around, took a rag, and smeared it on the uneven, dark stone slab, erasing the writing on it. The children then left the classroom one after another.

"What a bunch of heartless brats, they didn't even close the window."

The young man slowly moved to the window and tied curtains made of tattered cloth to the corners of the window. Although they could not cover all the corners of the window, they could at least block most of the wind and sand.

As he tied the last curtain, the young man looked up, his tired, lifeless eyes slightly lifting as he gazed out the window at the person who had been staring at him since class.

When the young man looked at him, the man didn't try to hide it, but nodded openly and then walked towards the classroom.

"Completely lacking motivation."

"There is no love for the world in their eyes."

"It seems to show a lack of respect for their profession as teachers."

"Dead fish eyes".

These are some of the impressions Yekura had of "Ginpachi-sensei" after observing him for a class. To be honest, Ginpachi-sensei didn't leave a very good impression on her.

Yekura prefers people with a bright outlook, clear goals, and a proactive spirit, rather than someone like Mr. Ginpachi, who simply repeats the same monotonous life every day without ever thinking of changing.

If possible, Yekura would not want to have much contact with such a person, because a person without motivation will also undermine the enthusiasm of those around them.

However, Yekura had no choice but to make contact and even try her best to win him over, because she needed more people's support. No matter what kind of person Ginpachi was, as long as he had the strength, he was worth winning over.

And perhaps this Ginpachi's behavior today isn't his usual style? After all, this Ginpachi was still fighting off bandits and protecting refugees in the oasis in the early hours of the morning.

Perhaps I was just too tired, so much so that I didn't have the energy to teach the children?

Trying to remember that this Mr. Ginpachi actually had a shining side, Yekura also went around to the classroom door. The classroom door had long been broken, and a cloth curtain was tied to the side.

Without even knocking or pushing the door, Yekura entered the classroom directly. At that moment, Mr. Ginpachi was meticulously arranging each desk and chair, even though this work was meaningless.

"He seems to have a bit of OCD."

Ye Cang had a better impression of Mr. Yinpachi. She didn't rush to speak, and even took the initiative to help move the tables and chairs after waiting for a while.

Only after finishing this seemingly meaningless task did Mr. Ginpachi look at Yogura, but his eyes did not show the probing, scrutinizing, or curious emotions that Yogura had expected.

Instead, it's just looking, like when someone is walking aimlessly on the street, their gaze will always focus on some unimportant place.

The scene was somewhat quiet and awkward. After a while, Yekura took the initiative to speak, saying, "Hello, Mr. Ginpachi. I am Yekura, a Jonin from Kirigakure."

"Yes, I know."

Mr. Ginpachi nodded and said, "If you have something to say, please just say it. Skip the small talk; I don't want your pointless behavior to waste my time."

Yekura's lips twitched. This Mr. Ginpachi was doing something meaningless and a waste of time, yet he demanded that she, the "guest," not waste her time.

But she quickly adjusted her mindset and said, "I heard that besides being a teacher appointed by the Daimyo's education department, Mr. Ginpachi is also a Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai ninja?"

"Not a ninja."

Mr. Ginpachi shook his head in denial, but the point of denial was rather strange, which made Yekura's prepared words fall flat.

Although they are two completely different types of people, when it comes to being infuriating, this Mr. Ginpachi is really on par with that person.

But having to ask for a favor, Yecang took a breath and said, "It doesn't matter if you're not a ninja, it's just that you've protected this oasis more than once, Mr. Ginpachi, and I believe you also intend to do your part for the Land of Wind."

Perfect timing, I'm hiring right now.

"I have no plans, but if this place is destroyed, I'll be reassigned to another human settlement, which would be too troublesome."

Ginpachi interrupted Yekura, who gritted her teeth. Even though she needed his help, Ginpachi's attitude was just so annoying.

"Why would there be such a far-fetched reason?" Ye Cang tried to maintain appearances and said, "Mr. Yinbai, you should also know that in the current war between the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire, our Land of Wind is already in a dangerous and disadvantageous position."

"Um, can we be more direct and not waste each other's time?"

"I need your help."

Yekura's tone became somewhat sharp, but Ginpachi's eyes and expression remained unchanged as he said, "I will refuse you, and please don't try to persuade me, okay?"

"Why? You should know that your talent and your abilities can play a much greater role on the battlefield than here. Do you really just want to repeat this boring day after day?"

If that's the case, why do you need to train your abilities? Surely your ability to use Magnet Release isn't something you were born with?

Even if not for others, but just for yourself, if you can play a significant role on the battlefield, the treatment you receive after the war will be incomparable to what you can expect now.

Yecang tried to persuade him, but Mr. Yinpachi quickly waved his hand and said, "You should save these words for those greenhorns. I'm a coward who's afraid of death and trouble."

She refused decisively, but Ye Cang was not giving up. She lowered her eyes, then suddenly looked up and asked, "Is it because I'm the one who invited you? Do you think that working with me will not end well?"

After all, Rasa seems to have more potential, and like you, he also possesses the Magnet Release bloodline limit. If he were to extend the invitation, everything would be different, wouldn't it?"

"No."

"No? You mean you'll reject him too?"

"No, I mean, he won't bother me."

After Mr. Ginpachi finished speaking, Yekura was stunned. She had even prepared to speak ill of Rasa to make the person in front of her realize the real Rasa, but...

Why?

Yecang asked in confusion. Yinpachi’s eyes finally changed, and he looked at Yecang with disdain and said, “I will not marry him. Recruiting me will affect his irreplaceability. He must be sick to come and recruit me.”

For a moment, Ye Cang didn't know how to answer, because it seemed to make sense, but it wasn't right either!

"Mr. Ginpachi, let's get back to why you rejected my offer. Is it because you think I can't compete with Rasa?"

The topic had almost been steered off course. Yekura now focused her attention, looking at Ginpachi, awaiting a direct answer. Ginpachi's deadpan expression became even more lifeless as he said:

"Is it possible that I simply don't want to go to the battlefield? After all, I'm a teacher, not a ninja. Going to the battlefield has never been my duty, nor is it something I want to do?"

"But it's on the battlefield that you can truly showcase your abilities. I acknowledge the importance of education, but now is a time of national crisis; resisting foreign invaders is far more important than what you're doing right now, isn't it?"

Upon hearing Yekura's words, Mr. Ginpachi shook his head and said, "There is no rule that says you must maximize your talents."

It's like, if I have a girlfriend and my sexual ability is at its best, but I choose to use my right hand, is that a mistake?

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Ye Cang didn't understand immediately; it took him several seconds to react, and his expression completely lost control. Sure enough, in terms of being annoying, this person in front of him was just as bad as that guy.

Yekura had no intention of engaging with this topic either. She changed the subject, saying, "Mr. Ginpachi, are you really content with this life? Don't you have anything you want to strive for?"

"Yes, what I want to achieve most in my life is to become a teacher at the noble academy in Daming Prefecture, to receive gifts from noble gentlemen, and then to scold and beat their ignorant children."

If Ginpachi's wish had been even slightly reasonable, Yoru would have absolutely supported or even encouraged him, because people with wishes are easily manipulated.

Is this a normal person's wish and vision for the future?!

Ye Cang felt a throbbing headache. She had never felt that winning people over was such a painful thing. In the past, even if she failed, she could accept those people's reasons.

Many people even directly expressed their support for Rasa, and Yekura didn't feel as bad as she does now.

"Besides this, is there anything else you want?"

Ye Cang asked with difficulty, wanting to try one last time, if it still didn't work...

"money."

"Money?! Are you short of money?"

Yekura was incredulous. Ginpachi pointed to himself and asked, "Where do I not look like I'm short of money?"

"How much money would you like to join my team and fight against Konoha?"

"I'm not willing to pay any amount of money."

With a strained roll of his eyes, he said, "There really is someone in Konoha who could kill me."

"You mean there's no one in Sunagakure who can kill you?"

Yekura grasped the key point. Mr. Ginpachi adjusted his glasses and nodded. Yekura immediately frowned and began to think. If things continued to develop like this, she would have no chance of winning against Rasa.

However, she would never be willing to accept this, so perhaps she would resort to force. But she alone would probably find it difficult to defeat Rasa, not to mention that Rasa and Karura now have an almost symbiotic relationship.

Yekura glanced at Ginpachi and asked uncertainly, "Even Rasa can't kill you?"

"I have absolute confidence in my ability to save my life."

"Then I'll hire you privately, using all my money in exchange for your protection, okay?"

Is it a trade-off between money and unbridled freedom? Money is certainly valuable, but freedom is not.

Listening to Ginpachi's mutterings, Yekura couldn't help but get nervous, afraid that he would say something like "freedom is more valuable," but Ginpachi's answer was still so unexpected.

"Freedom is worthless."

(End of this chapter)