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Chapter 129 Dawn's Investment, the Embryo of God
Chapter 129 Dawn's Investment, the Embryo of God
The Land of Rain, underground air-raid shelters.
The campfire was flickering.
Kaori had regained some of her strength. She watched as Yahiko and the other two distributed food.
"Your name is 'Xiao'?"
Kaori asked.
"Yes." Yahiko nodded with a smile. "It means dawn. We believe that the rain in the Land of Rain will eventually stop, and dawn will eventually come."
What a naive yet grand ideal.
Kaori was somewhat dazed. There was a time when she too had believed in these things. But after experiencing her husband's death and the village's indifference, her heart had grown cold.
"Ideals alone are not enough to achieve peace."
The serrated edge brushed against the knife, coldly stabbing into my mouth.
"We need power. And money."
"We have power."
Yahiko clenched his fist.
"We are also working hard to build up our strength. Although we are still very weak now—"
"Are you short of money?" Sawtooth suddenly asked.
Yahiko paused for a moment, then scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.
"In short supply. Very short supply."
Although they had the ninjutsu instruction left by Jiraiya, they were, after all, a group of orphans. To support themselves, help other refugees, and buy ninja tools, funding was always a major problem.
"We usually take on missions such as protecting caravans and clearing out wild animals."
"Those kinds of tasks don't earn you much money."
The saw teeth broke him.
He pulled a scroll from his pocket. It was half of the activity funds that Sosuke had given him.
Fifteen million taels.
The serrated edge unwinds the roll.
"Splash!"
A pile of gold bars lay on the ground. The golden light was almost blinding.
The three children were stunned.
Konan covered her mouth, and Nagato's eyes peeked out from behind his bangs, a hint of surprise in them. Yahiko's mouth gaped open, unable to close it for a long time.
"What... what is this?"
"This is for travel expenses. It's also an investment."
The serrated edge mimicked Sosuke's tone.
"Our boss is a businessman. He prefers to invest in people with potential."
"You saved us. This money is our reward."
"No! This is too much!"
Although Yahiko was short of money, he had principles.
"We didn't save people for money!"
"Then let's treat it as a business transaction."
Kaori spoke. She understood the serrated edge's intention.
Since the boss likes to invest everywhere, these three children in front of us have great potential and lofty ideals.
This is the kind of "potential stock" that bosses like.
"We are the Takaya Trading Company from the Land of Fire. Our boss has wanted to expand our business to the Land of Rain for a long time. We need a safe trade route through the Land of Rain."
Kaori said.
"The Land of Rain is in chaos right now. We need someone to secretly protect our goods or provide intelligence."
"Since you are locals, familiar with the terrain, and organized, you are here."
"This money is considered an advance payment for security."
"As long as you can guarantee the safety of Takaya Trading Company's goods in this area—"
"There will be more in the future."
That's a very good reason.
Yahiko was smitten.
With this money, they could buy more food and save more orphans. They could even purchase high-quality ninja tools to strengthen Akatsuki's power.
Sometimes, in pursuit of ideals, one must accept the gifts of reality.
"it is good."
Yahiko nodded solemnly.
"If it's a collaboration, I'm open to it."
"The Akatsuki organization has pledged to protect the interests of the Takaya Trading Company."
They high-fived. A new ally was born.
The saw teeth grinned from the side.
He found his boss another good business opportunity. Although he had given the fifteen million privately, he believed his boss would praise him.
Late the next night.
Under the cover of the Akatsuki, Kaori and Kogami successfully crossed the Rain Village's blockade through an abandoned underground waterway.
They arrived at the border of the Land of Fire.
"That's enough for now."
Kaori spoke to Yahiko and the other two.
Thank you.
"Take care." Yahiko waved. "I hope the war ends soon."
As she watched the three children disappear into the rain, Kaori turned her head and looked at the jagged edge.
"That red-haired kid—did you notice him?"
"Um.
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The jagged edge dropped its playful grin, and its gaze turned serious.
"His chakra—is terrifying."
"Although I didn't see him make a move, I couldn't help but tremble."
"That's an aura that surpasses that of ordinary ninjas."
That was the aura of the Rinnegan. Although Nagato had not yet awakened it, divine power was already brewing within him.
"I need to report this to the boss when I get back."
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Konoha, Kikyo-kan.
Sosuke ate in the lobby on the first floor.
The fire in the fireplace was burning brightly, warming the room like springtime.
"Squeak."
The door was pushed open.
Two figures walked in, carrying a heavy dampness and chill.
It is serrated and Uzuki Kaori.
Kaori had lost a lot of weight. Many new nicks and chips had appeared on her serrated guillotine.
"Boss, we're back."
Sawtooth leaned the big knife against the corner of the wall, slumped onto the sofa without any regard for his image, grabbed the teapot on the table, and started chugging tea.
"I'm dying of thirst. This whole run was even more tiring than being chased by the Hidden Mist Squad."
Kaori stood properly in front of the desk and bowed slightly.
"Boss, mission accomplished. The intelligence has been brought back."
She took a sealed wax pill from her bosom and placed it on the table.
"This is information about the new poison gas from Amegakure. Hanzo is indeed planning to intervene in the war."
"Thanks for your hard work."
Sosuke stood up, walked up to Kaori, and looked her over carefully.
"You've lost weight. Looks like you've suffered a lot."
Kaori lowered her head, her eyes slightly red.
"Thank you for your trouble—about that sum of money—"
"That's a necessary expense."
Sosuke interrupted her and turned to look at the jagged teeth.
"How much money is left?"
The jagged teeth grinned.
"It cost twenty million taels of silver —"
"Five million taels is for the cost of saving lives. The other fifteen million taels is for investment—"
"Investment?" Sosuke was very interested.
"We encountered a very interesting organization in the Land of Rain." Sawtooth glanced at Kaori.
Kaori nodded and took over the conversation.
"That organization is called Akatsuki."
"The leaders are three boys. Yahiko, Konan, and a red-haired one—Nagato."
"They claim to be acting for peace. Although it sounds naive, they have a high reputation among the lower classes in the Land of Rain."
"Moreover, they accepted our investment."
Sosuke's pupils contracted sharply.
dawn.
This organization, which will revolutionize the entire ninja world, is currently in its early stages.
And yet, by sheer accident, he became their angel investor.
"That red-haired boy—"
Sosuke asked casually.
"Is there anything special about it?"
Kaori's gaze turned serious.
"Very special."
"We haven't seen him make a move."
"But I felt it—"
"Within that boy's body lies a kind of chakra that terrifies me."
"The texture of that chakra seems to transcend the realm of ninjas—"
Sosuke nodded.
Rinnegan.
At this point in time, Nagato probably hadn't fully mastered the power of those eyes, but even a wisp of aura he released was enough to intimidate ordinary ninjas.
"What about that boy named Yahiko?" Sosuke asked.
"He's a naive fool."
"That's what the sawtooth said."
"He talks a lot about peace and understanding. But he's very charismatic; his naivety can win people over."
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"He took the money, not for himself, but to buy food for the refugees."
"This kind of person is both the easiest and the hardest to control."
Sousuke smiled.
"It's good to be naive. Only naive people have principles and will abide by contracts."
Sosuke took a sealing scroll from the safe and threw it to Saw.
"Sawtooth, from today onwards, you no longer need to stay in Konoha."
The saw teeth paused for a moment.
"Boss, are you trying to fire me? If you think I embezzled fifteen million—"
No. I'm going to give you a bigger stage.
"Return to the Land of Rain."
"Huh?" Sawtooth was dumbfounded. "Going to that godforsaken place again?"
"right."
"The Land of Rain is a buffer zone between the three great lands of wind, earth, and fire."
"As long as we control the safe passage here, the Takaya Trading Company can start a smuggling business between the three countries during this wartime."
"The profits involved are immeasurable."
"Therefore, I want you to establish a branch of the Takaya Trading Company on the border of the Land of Rain."
"Not only that—I also want you to turn that place into a—shelter."
"A shelter?"
"The war continues. In the Land of Rain, the Land of Grass, the Land of Waterfalls—countless children lose their parents every day."
"Gather them together. Give them food and clothes."
"Then, we select the talented individuals."
"in addition----
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Sosuke added.
"The Akatsuki organization is an important investment target for us."
"I need you to send supplies to the Akatsuki every month: food, medicine, and ninja tools—"
"Don't give money. Money can't buy anything in the Land of Rain. Give me goods."
"Oh, right, send a few books to that Yahiko later."
"What book?" Sawtooth paused for a moment.
"Jiraiya-sama's 'The Tale of the Rooted Ninja'—which was recently published, along with some books on politics—"
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Sosuke's eyes were deep and unfathomable.
"Let him think, let him run into obstacles. When he discovers that simple ideals cannot save the world, he will need more realistic forces."
"That is, our strength."
"In addition, I want you to keep a close eye on that red-haired boy. If he shows any unusual behavior or needs any special assistance, notify me immediately."
This is a long-term investment for growth.
Investing in the future "God", and the order established by "God".
Once the Akatsuki rises, the Takaya Trading Company will be their biggest financial backer. At that time, the entire underground economy of the ninja world will be under Sousuke's control.
Of course, this is all predicated on the Akatsuki organization not evolving into a terrorist organization.
"Understood, boss. However, this will probably cost quite a bit."
Sosuke pointed to the sealed scroll.
"There is gold worth 100 million taels in here."
"How much?!"
"One hundred million taels."
Sosuke calmly repeated it.
"This money is your seed money."
Sawtooth swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
One hundred million taels. He had never dreamed of seeing so much money in his entire life.
"Understood."
The serrated blade gripped the spool, its eyes turning frenzied.
"In that chaotic place, holding a hundred million taels in my hands—hehe, boss, I can finally experience what it's like to be a boss."
"Go ahead. Watch out for Hanzo's spies."
"Don't worry. I'm an expert at surviving in the gutter."
Sawtooth shouldered the broadsword, turned and left without pausing.
He's a complete doer. And he can't wait to experience the thrill of spending money.