The Days of Being the Richest Man in the Ninja World

Chapter 110. Once Again, Seclusion!

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A few days later.

Root Base.

Since the last time he left the conference room in anger, Danzo had been staying in the base without going out.

He decided not to get involved in this matter anymore.

He's tired!

Mentally exhausted!

It's just the Three-Tails. Back in the day, the First Hokage didn't care about it at all. He sold it off, even gave discounts, and used the money to support Konoha in its early days.

You can imagine—

Once he obtains the First Hokage's power, not just the Three-Tails, even the Nine-Tails will be nothing to him!

So.

He's done!

It's none of his business anyway. Let Hiruzen deal with the headache.

As for him... now worth 600 million, still owing 100 million, he really shouldn't bother with such trivial matters.

Danzo took a sip of hot tea, feeling much lighter after putting the matter aside.

Refreshed!

Enlightened!

His vision broadened!

Now he plans to stay put until the Kiri ninjas leave.

To avoid...

Hiruzen's eyes, which would break his heart again.

He can't die yet!

Konoha still needs him!

Hiruzen has changed. He's not the same Hiruzen anymore. Konoha has decayed. If he's not here... who will bear the darkness of Konoha?

Even if he must bear the darkness, he will do so without any regrets.

All for Konoha!

Unconsciously, Danzo felt his greatness once more.

Without him, Hiruzen and the others must be in chaos by now!

But so what...

This time.

He won't get involved.

Danzo's lips curled slightly, revealing a dark and cold smile. "Let's see how you handle this, Hiruzen."

As soon as he finished speaking—

"Danzo-sama."

A Root ninja entered, kneeling on one knee, and said respectfully, "Namikaze Minato requests an audience!"

"Namikaze Minato? Jiraiya's student? Uchiha Obito's teacher?" Danzo was momentarily stunned, as if recalling something.

Namikaze Minato.

He's been quite active in this war, especially after learning the Second Hokage's Flying Thunder God Technique. Rumor has it that many villages have instructed their ninjas to abandon missions if they encounter him.

Of course, compared to his student - Uchiha Obito, Namikaze Minato, he's still a bit behind.

Uchiha Obito.

A name that strikes fear into hearts!

But.

Danzo looked at the Root ninja in confusion.

"What does he want with me?"

"It seems to be related to Hatake Kakashi's situation," the Root ninja continued respectfully.

"Hatake Kakashi? What does that have to do with me?" Danzo frowned. "Didn't I say I'm not getting involved?"

"Should I send him away?"

"Tell him..." Danzo paused, still frowning. "Forget it, I'll give Hiruzen some face. Let him in—"

Before he could finish—

"Danzo-sama."

Another Root ninja rushed in.

Danzo's mouth twitched, a bad feeling rising in his heart.

Sure enough?

He looked down at the bounty poster handed to him by the Root ninja.

A familiar face, a familiar description—everything was so familiar.

Except below.

The original six had turned into a one, followed by... a zero.

"..."

What has he done recently?

Nothing!

Since last time, he hasn't even left the village!

Why the increase?!

Danzo's face froze, his eyelids twitched, then he expressionlessly formed a hand seal. "Fire Release: Bounty Order to Ashes Jutsu!"

Then he looked up at the Root ninja.

"Tell Namikaze Minato I'm busy! I'm in seclusion, practicing ninjutsu. I won't be available for a while!"

As soon as he finished speaking—

He stood up and turned to walk toward the back.

Only—

His back looked particularly desolate. His steps... each one heavier than the last.

Danzo's face flickered between emotions, muttering softly—"Coming to discuss Hatake Kakashi's situation with me? I'm not even involved anymore. What's the point?"

You're just after my body!

His eyes filled with sorrow.

It must be Hiruzen who sent him.

All for his... 1 billion-ryo body!

Danzo felt he could no longer trust anyone.

"Hiruzen, you've changed!"

…

"Achoo."

Hiruzen rubbed his nose, which had suddenly become very itchy, and immediately let out a big sneeze. Afterward, he felt much more relieved and didn't pay it any further attention.

Looking at the intelligence report that had just arrived this morning on his desk, he was momentarily stunned, staring blankly at the new bounty order.

One zero, two zeros, three zeros... wow!

That guy is so rich... no, what outrageous thing has Danzo done this time?

It's almost doubled!

Hiruzen snapped out of his daze, shaking his head with a bitter smile.

"No wonder Danzo's been missing these past few days. So that's why!"

A sigh.

1 billion!

That's more than the funding the Daimyo provides for several years!

What a pity.

But he's my best friend!

A bond forged through blood, sweat, and battles. Even if I feel a slight temptation, how could I ever act against Danzo?

Yet Danzo still doesn't trust me?!

Hiruzen put down his smoking pipe, feeling a sense of loss, and carefully placed the new bounty order at the corner of his desk, crumpling the old one into a ball and tossing it away.

Don't misunderstand.

There's no other meaning.

It's just concern for a best friend!

Having this bounty order here is like having my best friend... silently supporting me from behind.

It's reassuring!

"It's 1 billion already. I wonder if it'll go up again?" Hiruzen muttered to himself, composed his thoughts, and then said calmly, "In a few days, I'll invite Danzo to Yuto BBQ for a meal and a chat. I'll make him understand... nothing has changed between us."

He is the light of Konoha, and Danzo is the darkness. The two of them... are inseparable, and only together can they make Konoha... stronger!

Also.

Danzo's security needs to be tightened!

…

Shimura Danzo's bounty has risen again.

And this time, it's not a small increase of one or two thousand, or even five or six thousand, but... almost double!

A full 1 billion!

How much money is that?!

Konoha.

Shimura Danzo.

Truly no ordinary man.

For a moment.

The entire ninja world was shaken.

In a milk tea shop in the Land of Fire.

A certain green-eyed ninja with bean-like eyes looked grave, then let out a long sigh, as if making an important decision. He then shouted to the server, "Full of taro balls and pearls, two cups! Second cup half price!"

It's gone up again!

Meanwhile, on the battlefield.

Kumogakure is still holding on.

At this moment—

The atmosphere was also somewhat tense.

Around the conference table, everyone sat in their chairs, staring intently at the bounty order in the center of the table, as if pondering something of great importance.

After who knows how long—

The Fourth Raikage crossed his arms, resting his chin on his hands, his face dark as he said, "Shimura Danzo! 1 billion!"

As soon as he finished speaking—

The Kumo ninjas' expressions turned serious, and they began to discuss fervently.

Finally.

A certain Kumo ninja, with a look of melancholy and helplessness, sighed and said in a low voice, "We've lost! Raikage-sama! Konoha has 1 billion... they can definitely drag this out longer!"

As soon as he finished speaking—

The Kumo ninjas all lowered their heads in disappointment.

Not a word was spoken.

They.

Had lost.

The Daimyo wouldn't give them that much money. Even after several attempts, they wouldn't be able to get any funds from the Daimyo for some time.

Especially since...

They've been defeated!

"We've lost! Surrender! Raikage-sama!"

Despair filled his voice.

The ninjas laughed bitterly!

They.

Had lost.

"Yo yo, check out, Konoha has 1 billion..."

A burst of rap that tried to find joy in the midst of suffering began.