He was in Konoha, exuding an aura of dominance.

"Tsk, they're really rich." Tsunade, who arrived late, couldn't help but gasp when she heard the astonishing figure.

"It's all the result of the family's accumulation." Fujiwara Osamu had a polite smile on his face, but deep in his eyes, there was still a trace of human beings' instinctive fear of heights.

Even looking into the eyes of Yu Ge, who was facing fifty strings of music, was impossible.

This is the simplest coping strategy humans employ when facing danger.

Bury your head in the sand like an ostrich.

It doesn't sound good, but it works.

Fujiwara Osamu prided himself on his high position and that all his associates were well-educated, reasonable, and elegant.

Even ruthless ninjas would show him respect.

After all, he was a nobleman, and Konohagakure in the Land of Fire was the most powerful ninja village in the ninja world.

Generally speaking, no ninja who has lost their mind would take the initiative to attack a high-ranking nobleman of a major country.

If we take action, we will face the wrath of the five great ninja villages.

But the fifty strings gave him a different feeling.

It was as if they were waiting to be buried alive if they didn't pay.

His actions confirmed Fujiwara Osamu's premonition.

Money or life?

Normally, no one would dare to target nobles, but this is an exception.

Fujiwara Osamu looked at Tsunade with a resentful gaze.

"If you just need money, Princess Tsunade and Orochimaru could just tell me, right?"

Orochimaru remained unmoved, while Tsunade waved her hand, saying, "Don't wrong me. This brat came of his own accord; we couldn't stop him."

And do you really think you can give us this much money when we ask you for it?

Currently, almost everyone of any standing in Konoha knows about Igarashi's mental state.

Once he makes a decision, it's virtually impossible to interrupt him.

She seems to be attracted by money... and that's partly true.

But the main purpose was to observe how far Ishigami's condition had progressed.

As a result, he not only put his own will to the test, but also dragged down the future of the entire Hidden Leaf Village and suppressed the present generation.

Be ruthless to the enemy, but even more ruthless to yourself.

You can only guide, not force.

This can be seen from his ability to develop the 'Ultra Bomb,' a secret technique that transforms the body into an explosive tag.

Normal people practice ninjutsu with great care, and the Kage of the Five Great Villages don't immediately use their own bodies for research when practicing ninjutsu. However, Igarashi starts by targeting the pressure on his body and then uses a modified Palm Healing Technique to repair it.

While recovering from injuries, he also repaired himself, maintaining a far superior mental state.

He doesn't endure the pain; he accepts it as part of his body.

Fujiwara Osamu's heart skipped a beat.

He understood clearly; Tsunade meant that even the Konoha leadership couldn't do anything about Ichigen.

A powerful individual whose behavior suggests he could defect at any moment wouldn't be surprising, and this individual is far too young...

grunt.

After warning Fujiwara Osamu, Tsunade signaled Igarashi to agree: one hundred million!

Even Orochimaru couldn't help but be tempted.

However, Wu Shixian frowned slightly, a hint of dissatisfaction in his expression: "Only one hundred million?"

"No!" Fujiwara Osamu jolted, his folding fan nearly flying out of his hand.

"That was the price just now. How could a mere hundred million be worthy of the noble status of Lord Fifty Strings?!"

Chapter 69 This pot is big and round

"Sigh~~"

"call"

Orochimaru glanced at the object emitting the mysterious sound—Tsunade's mouth.

"A billion! That's a billion!" Tsunade's eyes practically turned into the shape of money.

Moreover, it's not a simple one-time transaction; there's a subsequent profit-sharing arrangement!

Under the persuasive and reasoned persuasion of Ishigaki, Fujiwara Osamu realized that money, such an evil thing, should never be held by himself alone. He immediately began to lavishly spend money. The other officials who came with him did not have such wealth, but they also contributed a considerable amount.

And since Jingyin isn't here this time, she's definitely going to get the money! Grandpa's here too... Oh, Grandpa's here, we'll go into the casino together and dominate.

She licked her cheeks, while the fly rubbed its hands together: "Hehe, my share."

"Take it or leave it. If you don't want it, I'll buy you dog food."

"Alright, alright, this is fine as it is." Tsunade raised her hand in a French military salute.

One hundred million is enough for me to live a carefree life.

You're celebrating too soon.

Fifty Strings grinned.

He wanted to make Tsunade so happy she was practically dizzy, and then have everything taken away from her when she was at her most excited!

Orochimaru realized this early on and didn't intend to warn him.

It's such a waste for Tsunade to give so much money to the gambling den; it would be better to let Lady Mito keep it as New Year's money.

As for Tsunade's feelings.

What is that?

"By the way," he cleared his throat and began, "Has Mr. Ishigaki considered how to deal with the officials after doing this?"

The fifty strings tilt their heads.

"...So you didn't think about it?"

"Why even think about it? If they dare to jump, we'll beat them up again. If that doesn't work, we'll just find another nobleman. If they don't want to be nobles, there are plenty of others who do."

That's true...

So you really want to kill them?

Orochimaru knew that the reason things went so smoothly this time was due to both the intimidating presence of the Fifty Strings and Tsunade's identity.

Otherwise, if a different ninja did this, it could very likely trigger a huge conflict between the ninja village and the nobles.

In reality, the relationship between ninja villages and nobles was more one of the latter needing the former. However, most ninjas did not engage in production and needed to be supported by the state. Coupled with ideological constraints, many ninjas believed that the daimyo was the true ruler and that ninjas should be completely loyal to the daimyo.

This idea also has a strong basis in Dainen Village.

It's just a matter of opinion; the ninja who ignored it truly didn't care about the daimyo.

If Igarashi were just an ordinary genius, he might have been pushed out to appease the anger, but he is not. Not only is he not, but he also has a top-tier ninja behind him, and he himself is equally powerful.

At the same time, they are mentally strong and do not suffer from internal conflicts.

Anyway, he believed that the daimyo's intelligence channels already had information on Fifty Strings. It was undeniable that most nobles were just loafing around and waiting to die, but becoming a true ruler was certainly not that simple.

Therefore, the decision on this issue never lies with the ninja village, but with the daimyo.

Do you dare let a powerful figure who could blow up the capital and the daimyo into the sky escape?

To be honest, he really wanted to see that scene.

clap clap.

The pain in his shoulder pulled Orochimaru back to reality.

Completely oblivious to being the culprit, Isogen asked, "How are your preparations going?"

Orochimaru licked his lips and smiled, "Everything is ready. We're just waiting for the funding and materials to arrive."

"Okay, I believe in you. Keep up the good work, and you'll definitely get promoted and a raise in the future. Just be a good workhorse." Ishigami accidentally revealed his true thoughts.

Orochimaru: "..."

Did you just hear some incredible words?

The cash that was in hand was quickly divided up by Fifty Strings.

Even little Hinata Mizuki got a share.

He doesn't have many flaws, but his clear distinction between rewards and punishments is one of them.

The little girl has made great progress, and he is very satisfied.

Orochimaru received the money, and his cold face melted like ice cream under the scorching sun.

The warmth of cash still managed to open the door to a cold heart.

As for whether this way of making money will affect his future path to becoming Hokage.

It probably exists, but it's also unlikely.

First, it's important to understand that while the Daimyo controls the financial support for the ninja villages, it doesn't mean they have absolute control over them.

The head of a ninja village is the Kage, and becoming Kage requires the support and approval of everyone in the village. Once a candidate is chosen, the daimyo is informed, and the daimyo makes the final decision.

That being said, the daimyo has the final decision-making power, but in practice, the ninja villages still maintain autonomy. Informing the daimyo of the candidates is just a formality, a matter of signing and stamping.

If the Daimyo really thinks he can control who gets chosen as the leader of the ninja village, then the ninjas in the village who don't care about the Daimyo won't mind showing off their ninja power.

Killing the daimyo directly is unrealistic unless one possesses the power of a ninja god or a ninja world demon; otherwise, other ninja villages will be eager to launch a siege.

But a little intimidation could still get Danzo released behind closed doors.

This unspoken rule will be naturally understood once you reach a certain level.