He was in Konoha, exuding an aura of dominance.

It's completely a bug.

The idea that the nobles were angered enough to issue a commission and recruit ninjas for retaliation is utter nonsense.

Who in the entire ninja world doesn't know that Konoha is the leader of the Land of Fire?

They dare to post it, but no one dares to respond.

Unless they go to other major ninja villages to post requests, now that three years have passed since the war, the relations between the major ninja villages have gradually eased. Being able to get money while also sending away a genius from Konoha is a win for all ninja villages.

Unfortunately, this path was cut short by the fifty strings of the zither.

The nobleman who wanted to do this had just put it into action when he ran into Fifty Strings, who came to collect protection money.

Isogen didn't kill him; he was just a child, and the bloodshed and violence had nothing to do with him.

He was merely a newly minted medical expert who used his outstanding professional skills to help that nobleman open a door to a new world, and incidentally rid him of three thousand worries.

It's something that comes easily to me anyway.

Multiple factors combined to forge Fifty Strings' renowned reputation in aristocratic circles.

Hatake Sakumo looked at Igarashi Yoka, who was completely unconcerned and pondering what to eat next, and shook his head helplessly.

I was initially worried that Wu Xian would be under immense pressure at such a young age, but as time went on...

As it turns out, Wuzhixian had no enemies.

"It's settled then. Call me if you need anything." Isogen jumped off the chair and casually grabbed Kakashi, who was clinging to the doorway.

"Kakashi, can I play with you for a while?"

Hatake Sakumo, as usual, ignored his son's pleading eyes and took a sip from the small wine glass on the table.

"Lord Hokage, I have completed... half of the task you assigned me."

……

Meanwhile, Orochimaru was also searching for Yuuko Senju. When he finally found her, a tense and exciting tournament was unfolding right before his eyes.

"Go, Kakashi! Use the dump truck charge!"

Kakashi, with his back to Yuuko, subtly awakened his Byakugan.

It's beneath a ninja village's dignity for a child to headbutt someone like that, to be a future ninja.

And why should I listen to you and fight like a summoned beast?

Might Guy, who was a few months younger than him, had the completely opposite attitude.

"Hey! Kakashi, let's have a youthful showdown!"

It's clear that Might Guy, who hasn't experienced the will of the Leaf Village's Overlord, has been burning with youthful brilliance since childhood.

"Wu Shi Xian-kun has such refined tastes."

Isogen watched the 'Pokémon battle' on the field, muttering to himself, "Orochimaru-san, when are you going to get a Pokémon?"

"...You've found the results of your investigation." Orochimaru stated his purpose directly, his eyes filled with curiosity.

"The person is indeed in the Land of Grass, but how did you know that, Myogen-kun?"

"Never mind that, get ready to work."

Chapter 81 White Zetsu is a stingy person

A sunny day is perfect.

The light is cut into smaller beams by the layers of foliage, making the whole forest look like a giant shower.

Brush brush.

The four people ran or floated through the forest, occasionally disrupting the path of sunlight as it showered nutrients upon the forest.

"Why would you suddenly decide to go to Kusagakure?" Sakumo Hatake asked, swinging his legs in confusion.

"Isn't it good to let you earn some extra money?"

"Good, good, very good." Sakumo Hatake clapped his hands emotionlessly.

Yes, that's true.

In the past two years, the regular benefits that Fifty Strings has provided have made his family quite wealthy. People who follow Fifty Strings, regardless of age or gender, receive every penny they are entitled to, and some even receive far more than they earn through their own labor.

Although you might be subjected to the will of tyranny from time to time, there are benefits to be had!

Therefore, although the Fifty Strings would periodically unleash their will of domination on a large scale.

For example, every now and then, he'll have a sudden lapse in judgment and unleash his Conqueror's Haki, causing almost everyone within a radius of several kilometers—whether they're taking off, getting glued together, or even conjoined twins—to fall to the ground and fall asleep.

This has resulted in the Hokage Building frequently being filled with complaints from villagers.

But for those who follow the Gojūgen, it means: "Sir, whip us hard!"

Even many ninjas who needed to support their families took the initiative to cultivate a good relationship with Igarashi.

When people reach middle age and start a family, the expenses are huge. If you encounter a leader who pays you for your work, that's not a leader, that's a god!

Sometimes he wondered what they would choose if Ijūgen's instructions conflicted with the Hokage's orders.

After all, the Hokage... well, there are rewards, but verbal encouragement and material rewards are only half and half.

Thinking of this, he caught a glimpse of Orochimaru out of the corner of his eye.

In the past two years, Orochimaru has kept a low profile, occasionally accepting the Hokage's requests to go out on missions, thus solidifying the prestige of the title of the Legendary Sannin.

But he knew that Orochimaru and Isogen had a very good relationship.

Money is a key to maintaining relationships, and Orochimaru, being a researcher, must have obtained a considerable amount of funding from Igarashi.

Another piece of evidence of their good relationship is what we see now.

Konoha's White Fang, the Cold-blooded Orochimaru.

Two Kage-level powerhouses guarded a young genius whose strength was close to or no weaker than theirs, and a girl from the Hyuga main family.

This kind of treatment was something only Konoha could offer during its peak period.

Their target, however, was just a small ninja village.

It's like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.

luxury.

"Let's take a break."

The group of four stopped in front of a waterfall to rest.

With their speed, they could reach the Land of Grass in a day and have it all under control. However, the Land of Earth is just beyond the Land of Grass. Onoki suffered a setback a couple of years ago, which slowed down the village's recovery. It's possible that the petty old dwarf has arranged for people to stake out the border.

Sakumo Hatake has a habit of taking every opportunity to rest and regroup. This is something Orochimaru shares.

A ninja's rest usually involves eating soldier's rations, drinking saliva, and sitting in place for a while.

But Gojūgen is from Class 2, and Hinata Mizuki is no ordinary person either.

The sealed scroll was unfurled.

Peng.

Sizzling beef jerky, fresh milk, fried chicken nuggets, beef pies... and even wheat juice for adults.

The two adults reached out their hands without any hesitation.

They were all experienced ninjas who knew that overly extravagant supplies would attract attention, but times had changed!

Chewing on beef jerky, they looked at Igarashi and exclaimed, "The reconnaissance ninjutsu developed by Igarashi-kun is truly powerful!"

As Fifty Strings' strength increased, the range of Wind Passing Without Form also expanded. Within ten kilometers, no goods, buildings, or existing objects could escape his eyes, and he could also roughly sense objects beyond ten kilometers.

The reason it's only a rough perception is because the fifty strings sculpt objects within a ten-kilometer radius with such exquisite detail.

It's all geared towards printing money.

"Speaking of which, it seems like Isuzu is always with him wherever he goes," Orochimaru chuckled as he drank his milk.

“Ah, I promised her I’d take her with me wherever I went, and I kept my word. That’s part of the will of the overlord,” Ishigaki said casually.

Orochimaru smiled but remained silent.

In terms of pure strength, if she were to encounter a powerhouse of the same level, Hyuga Mizuki would be a burden, especially since she is from the main branch of the family.

But looking at the ninja world as a whole, if someone can kill Hyuga Mizuki with their current setup, they can most likely also kill one of them.

Moreover, he knew that although Hyuga Mizuki appeared gentle and weak, that was only on the surface, or rather, that was the way she only showed herself in front of Isogen.

Under Isogen's tutelage, Hinata Mizuki had long become her right-hand woman. Occasionally, when someone tried to rebel against Isogen, they would be swept away by Hinata Mizuki, who would arrive on the scene as soon as she heard the news.

The teaching methods are quite hardcore; they've turned a delicate girl into a Valkyrie.

The brain of Ishigaki automatically enters a managed mode, and opens its mouth automatically when Hyuga Mizuki brings the food to her mouth.

Suddenly, his brain loaded a different model.

The wind gradually outlined the shape of the object. It was humanoid, slowly emerging from the ground. It had a standard male physique, neither as thin as an ordinary civilian nor too exaggerated. It possessed chakra, but it wasn't strong, at the Chunin level.

As perception gradually lengthened, the information about the humanoid object was gradually revealed, revealing a life force fluctuation that surpassed the level of a Chunin.

Distance: 18 kilometers.

His eyes lit up.

Could this reaction be from a White Zetsu?!

Heaven have mercy, in the past two years, apart from borrowing some money from a nobleman to spend, he has been trying to see if he can catch a White Zetsu to dissect.

You can forget about seeing White Zetsu in Konoha.

Grandma Mito's perception would allow her to elbow each White Zetsu equally.

This forced Isugen to go out even if he wanted to capture a White Zetsu.

I never expected that I couldn't find it before, but now I've run into it while I'm out doing something else.

Indeed, the old saying is true: "You may plant flowers with care, but they may not bloom; you may plant willows without intention, and they may thrive."