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"I hope this won't have too much of an impact."
After struggling with the decision for several days, Fugaku ultimately chose to trust Kazuki and sold the information to the bounty guild through his own channels.
Even though the village had been keeping a close eye on him, as the clan leader, Fugaku was a key surveillance target. Nevertheless, he had his own methods and channels to send the information out and bring the money back.
No matter how closely the village monitored him, it was impossible for them to watch him face-to-face all the time.
Especially when Fugaku was within the Uchiha clan territory, the village's surveillance would often lapse.
If Fugaku didn't have the skill to evade surveillance and engage in some covert activities, he wouldn't have been clan leader for all these years.
Throwing the information out there, shifting the attention of the higher-ups, and ideally bringing them down was the situation Fugaku hoped for.
He was just worried that releasing this information might cause too much trouble for Konoha, possibly even leading to war.
There was no turning back once an arrow is released; he had to accept what he'd done.
Since the information had already been sent out, all Fugaku could do was wait quietly.
While the daimyos were enjoying themselves in the palace, it was the ninjas responsible for the palace's security who were suffering, having to stay vigilant at all times.
Among the ninjas dispatched from Konoha, only three were relatively free: Kazuki, Tsunade, and Shizune.
Kazuki only needed to be responsible for the Uchiha members, with no need to personally handle tasks like guard duty or patrol.
Tsunade had it even easier; she hardly had anything to do.
"Why the long sigh?"
You come here to drink with me, and after drinking, you sigh and moan. Don't come here and disrupt my rest.
"What else? Just worried."
Tsunade lay on the table, sighing in frustration again:
"The people from Terumugi Street have already found their way to the daimyo's palace and met with the daimyo. I can't avoid this debt."
Suddenly, Tsunade sat up.
"Speaking of which, you're involved in this too. Why is it that you got no punishment, but I, Tsunade, have to pay?"
"..."
You actually dare to say that!
Kazuki rolled his eyes: "Because you were chasing after me, all the destruction caused was your doing. Now you want me to pay? You sure have some nerve."
With no way to trade with the Uchiha and the village unwilling to pay off her debts, Tsunade was in a bind.
Where could she find such a large sum of money?
Not to mention she already had a mountain of gambling debts.
Those people could come knocking at any time.
Thinking about this made Tsunade want to run away and escape her troubles.
Seeing through Tsunade's thoughts, Kazuki reminded her:
"You better not run away, or the consequences will be serious. Gambling debts are one thing, but if you don't pay the debt from Terumugi Street, they'll cause trouble in the daimyo's palace and in Konoha, and you'll be utterly disgraced."
"I don't want to either! So tell me, where am I supposed to find so much money?!"
Tsunade was so frustrated she wanted to hit someone.
I'm no good with money management; how am I supposed to come up with so much money?
"By the way, where's Shizune?"
"She's checking on Kakashi's recovery."
Tsunade sighed again, lying back on the table.
Kazuki blinked, an immature idea forming in his mind.
"If you leaked some information, do you think the daimyos would come to you for medical treatment?"
Logically, the more lavish one's lifestyle, the more afraid they are of death. Daimyos fit this type perfectly.
In the past, even if you paid, you might not get a consultation with Tsunade. Now, the opportunity is here.
Even if they're not sick, they could have a check-up.
The daimyos probably wouldn't mind spending a little money on that.
"You really dare to think that."
Tsunade gave Kazuki a look and said weakly:
"I want to charge too, but the problem is, would they pay for the treatment?"
The daimyos aren't short of money; the question is, would they feel comfortable charging for treating them?
Tsunade felt awkward about it, to the point where she couldn't even bring it up.
So lately, when people tried to build connections by asking her for treatment, she declined, citing being too busy.
"Tsk!"
You're stumped by something so minor?
Tsunade, you're definitely better at spending money than earning it.
Kazuki looked down on Tsunade:
"I know I said you're dumb, and you really are dumb. It's not about whether you feel comfortable charging; it's about the situation. Just spread some rumors, saying you caused severe damage on Terumugi Street and are carrying heavy debts, and that you've been feeling down lately."
"You called me dumb?"
Tsunade put down her drink, her forehead veins popping out as she glared at Kazuki, looking like she was ready to beat him up.
Anyone else might be scared, but not Kazuki.
Shaking his head, Kazuki ignored Tsunade's anger:
"You are dumb. You don't know how to adapt. You can't charge if you offer treatment voluntarily, but if they come to you waving money, what then?"
The title of the best medical ninja in the ninja world isn't just for show.
There are plenty of people who want treatment from Tsunade, many with money but no opportunity.
Once Tsunade spreads some rumors, these people will see an opportunity.
"..."
That seems to make sense.
Tsunade's anger dissipated, and she blinked in confusion.
If offering treatment voluntarily feels awkward, being approached with money isn't her fault, right?
If they insist on giving her money, she'll have no choice but to accept it and then treat them, maybe even give them a check-up if they're not sick.
Following Kazuki's line of thought, Tsunade could almost see the money waving in front of her.
Desperately short on cash and burdened with debt, she couldn't sit still.
"If I make money, I'll buy you a drink!!!"
Ignoring her drink, Tsunade ran off, faster than when she was chasing Kazuki.
Indeed, money is the best motivator.
For those in debt, pressure and motivation are high.
This is the fate of a gambling addict.
"Tsunade-hime seemed in a hurry."
Shisui entered the yard and handed Kazuki a scroll from the clan.
Kazuki couldn't help but smile:
"If you were as in debt as she is, you'd be in a hurry too."
After a quick glance at the scroll, Kazuki found nothing noteworthy and handed it to Shisui for him to read.
Regardless of how impulsive he was in attacking Kakashi, what happened, happened. All Fugaku could do was downplay it, rather than causing trouble.
Fugaku only reminded Kazuki not to act impulsively and didn't blame him.
Soon, rumors spread in the daimyo's palace that Princess Tsunade of Konoha was in a bad mood because of her significant debts and wasn't even interested in dealing with the palace's matters.
Various rumors quickly spread throughout the palace.
Coupled with the complaints from Terumugi Street, these rumors seemed credible.