Chapter 174. Give Me Back
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After Pakura handed the mission to the Suna ninjas in the oasis, who then sent it to Sunagakure, Yuto had a much easier time over the next few days.
Be rich and reckless!
Because he was so generous—buying things without bargaining—he had become a favorite among the people of the oasis. Word had spread in the marketplace…
That foreign businessman seemed to be opening some kind of milk tea shop. His shop would be opening soon. It seemed that his business was very big. Otherwise, how could he be so rich?
In other words—
His fame was spreading.
And once people knew about him, they would become curious. Eventually, all the money he spent would come right back to him.
Of course, being famous for wealth also attracted trouble—thieves and rogue ninjas had already tried robbing him several times. Thankfully, he had hired Pakura. Without her, things would have been a real hassle.
"Hey! Can you stop being so high-profile?!" Pakura scolded, watching Yuto casually buy out an entire warehouse again with one purchase. "Do you even realize how many people have been watching you lately?! I've already taken care of several groups of thieves for you! Can't you keep a low profile?!"
"I can't help it!" Yuto sighed dramatically. "I'm so poor now that I only have money left!"
"Give it to me then!"
"No!"
After arranging for his purchases to be delivered to his residence, he stepped outside—only to be greeted by a chorus of voices calling him "Yuto-sama" from all around.
It seemed—
His name was about to dominate this oasis, and people from other oases had already heard of him too.
By the time his shop officially opened, a few more promotional campaigns should spread his reputation throughout the entire Land of Wind.
So, for now, he could take a break!
"…" Pakura gritted her teeth in frustration at his smug tone.
She…
Wanted to rob him herself!
But with a sigh, she shook her head and followed him.
She had no idea what he had been doing these past few days—buying things everywhere and in ridiculous quantities!
If it weren't for her, he would've been robbed ages ago!
As they walked forward, she glanced at a storefront under renovation and muttered, "That's the Yuto Milk Tea shop?"
"That's right! You should try it when it opens—or if you visit the Land of Fire, you can have it there first." Yuto smirked. "It's so good, after one cup, you'll want another. Might as well buy two—the second one is half price!"
"Maybe… Some people in the village have tried it before, and they kept craving it even after returning." Pakura casually tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "I'll try it too. Can I get a discount?"
"Miss Pakura, would you like to get a membership card? Recharge 100,000 ryo for a VIP card and enjoy a 12% discount!"
"I don't have money!" Pakura rolled her eyes and looked at him.
No wonder he's so rich!
He was already thinking about making back all the money he had just spent?
So stingy!
Unfortunately—
The village needed funding to stabilize, so Pakura would not waste money elsewhere!
Then she glanced at a strange-looking device. "This little thing lets you communicate over long distances?"
"Yes! The Land of Fire already has full network coverage. When you go there, you'll be able to use it too! It even has a ton of games. Just remember, when you start—pick Uchiha…"
"Can you stop advertising for five seconds?!"
"Don't worry! Games are free to play. Plus, in a few months, Konoha will be hosting a mahjong tournament with a grand prize of 10 million ryo—anyone can participate!"
"Wait—is that real?!"
"Of course! Yuto Group! We are an honest business. We never deceive our customers!" Yuto declared with righteous confidence. "Once I get back, the tournament should be held in about a month!"
As soon as he finished speaking—
Pakura, who had been mildly curious, suddenly turned serious. "Kazekage-sama has arrived in person! Looks like he considers your mission very important."
"I see him too," Yuto said with a small smile, watching the brown-haired young man approach.
With this…
It seemed Sunagakure could be handled just like Kirigakure.
…
"Uchiha Yuto?" Rasa looked sternly at the black-haired man before him.
After receiving a letter from Pakura, which also contained a contract, he took it seriously.
After all, this commission wasn't just any ordinary S-rank mission reward—it was far more than that. So, they had to handle it with caution.
After some discussions, Rasa ultimately decided to come in person.
He scanned Yuto, having already gathered some intel on him before arriving.
This guy...
Was seriously rich!
"As expected of a member of the Uchiha from Konoha! Truly outstanding in both looks and demeanor!"
"I've heard that the Fourth Kazekage is quite handsome. Seeing you in person, I can confirm it's true!"
The two exchanged a round of mutual flattery.
Then—
They both took their seats and began negotiations.
After analysis—
The people of Sunagakure felt that this commission seemed too good to be true. It was not because the payment was too low, but because the work was too simple while the reward was absurdly high. It was suspicious.
But Yuto—
With his overwhelming wealth—made it all seem perfectly believable!
Plus, he never once mentioned opening a shop in Sunagakure, insisting he was just a businessman with no hidden motives.
As a result—
The talks went smoothly!
At last, Yuto watched the Suna ninjas leave with a smile. Even Pakura had been called outside.
"It seems he really is just here for business," Rasa murmured. "Otherwise, acting this openly—how could he possibly hide anything from us?"
"Indeed! We still don't fully understand this 'network' thing, but at least we know it's not a barrier," Ebizo nodded. "As for what it truly is, once we get our hands on it, we'll figure it out soon enough."
"And that Konoha Mahjong Tournament…?"
"We can send people to try it out or observe how other villages respond. Of course, if Konoha's prize really is 10 million ryo…"
"I see." Rasa nodded, then turned to Sunagakure's Hero—Pakura. "This escort mission must be handled with extreme caution. Your priority is to ensure his safety." After a pause, "If he has any additional requests, as long as they are reasonable… you can agree to them. At the same time, investigate the Land of Fire and Konoha to see if everything he claims is true."
"Understood." Pakura rolled her eyes but nodded.
She wanted to refuse. After all, she was a Hero of Sunagakure! But since the Kazekage had given the order, she had no choice but to carry it out seriously!
Surely, Kazekage-sama would never... harm her!
…
A few days later.
After wrapping up his business in the Land of Wind, Yuto set off for Konoha with Pakura.
Meanwhile, Danzo's group, along with Obito and Shisui, were filming a movie… Just that lineup alone sounded interesting.
He had no idea what kind of film they'd end up making.
Would they really make it as he advertised…?
A movie about Obito's story?
[My story! Do you dare to film it?]
Yuto chuckled wryly and shook his head, leaning back in the comfortable carriage.
At this moment—
They had already entered the Land of Rain. He didn't stop by to see Yahiko and the others, so in a few days, they'd arrive in the Land of Fire.
As for Pakura… He wasn't too concerned about her.
More importantly, the next profit distribution was coming up soon.
100,000 White Zetsus crying their way to Konoha…
To be honest, he felt kind of in danger. Maybe he should hire more bodyguards.
Then, suddenly—
"Enemy attack!"
Pakura's angry shout came from outside the carriage.
"Water Release—"
Yuto blinked in confusion. Then—
"Yuto, you thieving bastard! Give me back the money I recharged!"
A furious voice, filled with boundless resentment, echoed through the air!
What kind of hatred and grudge was there?!
Boom!
The carriage exploded.
Yuto instinctively turned his head—and saw a familiar pair of tiny, beady green eyes.
Too late!
In an instant—
His Sharingan flashed red!
The attacker's movements froze, their eyes dazed, their body momentarily paralyzed.
About three seconds passed.
Then—
The attacker snapped out of it and looked at Yuto in horror. "Such a terrifying genjutsu… I almost got trapped in it!"
"…"
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