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Uchiha Obito's mind was full of question marks.
Although he had not lived long in this life, at this moment Uchiha Obito really felt that he might have used up all the question marks in this life.
Does it cost money to ask you questions?
What's the logic behind this?
Uchiha Obito even wondered for a moment whether he had not walked in the city for too long and missed some great changes.
And there’s the bill…What bill do I have to settle with you?
I didn't find you at all before.
Thinking of this, Uchiha Obito was filled with bitterness again.
It's not like he hasn't come into contact with Kakuzu in the past, but at that time he definitely hadn't reached the point where he would pay for asking questions.
——What on earth have you been through here?
Let’s talk about Uchiha Obito’s experience in the past few days.
That really is the four words 'twists and turns'.
Because he firmly refused to believe the authenticity of the 'Kakuzu Office', Uchiha Obito has been wandering around various places in the Land of Waves these days.
Go wherever there is a secret or hidden place.
There are also dangerous caves where you can never come back once you go there. He would run to almost any place where there was a problem.
What's the result?
It was either a secret room used for sneak peeks or a shabby hut where something was hidden.
After much difficulty, we found the 'cave of no return', and after entering, we found a secret laboratory with a pile of white boxes and transparent plates inside.
Before he could see clearly what was inside, the furious woman chased him and beat him eight hundred miles away.
How would he know what a petri dish is or not?
Looking at the walls and roads that were pitted by the woman's extraordinary strength, Uchiha Obito had no choice but to use Kamui to escape again.
After all, if he really catches up, it will definitely not be solved by breaking a few ribs and spitting blood.
No wonder some people say that "once you go here, you can never come back". It would be a miracle if you can come back after being beaten up by such a strong woman.
There was even a most outrageous place where he said there was a buried treasure, but he went there and found out it was marbles or something like that buried by children.
He was really nearly mad to death.
After going around in circles, I finally returned to the starting point of everything.
That is the 'Kakuzu Office'.
this time
He just happened to see Kakuzu's office door open when he arrived - and the white-haired kid walked in.
Of course, Kakuzu was also seen sitting behind the desk.
Uchiha Obito almost lost his mind on the spot.
——He works so hard.
One has to risk all sorts of dangers and use divine power to escape.
What on earth is this for!?
Uchiha Obito shed bitter tears for the twists and turns he had experienced during this period.
"Don't agree? If you don't agree, then get out."
Kakuzu certainly didn't know about his complicated mental journey - of course, even if he knew, he would just think that the other party deserved it.
Can't you see the big words "Kakuzu Office"?
Who can you blame if you don't believe it and run around?
It's not like he forced me.
Kakuzu was just annoyed by his dilatory behavior and felt that he was wasting his time to make money.
If he has this much time, wouldn’t it be better for him to answer questions or provide technical guidance to a few more people?
At least I can give this white-haired kid some guidance in his work.
Miss Yu Yue said that this kid's performance is also linked to her own performance.
Kakuzu certainly doesn't have a good temper, but for the sake of money (performance), he is confident that he can teach the child to be useful even if he is a piece of wood.
Thinking of this, he felt even less favorable towards the masked man in front of him who couldn't say a word for a long time.
I didn't have a good impression of you the last time we met, and you couldn't make any promises after struggling for a long time.
This time, I lost a lot of money before we even met.
You said that there is such a big office nameplate right here, why don't you just come here directly but run around in such a big circle and mess with that prodigal son?
"I... take it out."
Uchiha Obito responded through gritted teeth.
Isn’t it just a payment? Can’t he just pay for it?
"I just want to ask..."
"Wait, settle the bill first."
The horns were very shrewd:
If you want to charge for the paid consultation, you have to charge for the money you spent on this bastard before.
"Who told you to mess with that loser?"
Kakuzu couldn't help but complain.
Those are all unnecessary expenses!
That’s right, Scorpion is a prodigal son here in Kakuzu.
I'm tinkering with so many things all day long.
Something that can't be put on.
They also always use some very expensive materials for experiments, especially things that Scorpios use themselves or are improving.
These actions, which cannot be directly converted into money and waste a huge amount of resources, are considered a waste of money by Kakuzu.
Isn't it enough that those things are usable?
Why spend so much money just for 0.1%? Isn't that a waste of money?
Uchiha Obito gritted his teeth.
——It is natural for Kakuzu to be greedy for money. Yes, he is the kind of person who takes advantage of others. You can't be angry.
After all, he needed help from the other party, and Uchiha Obito didn't want to offend his future financial manager (hypothetical) as soon as he arrived.
"……How many."
Uchiha Obito had no choice but to calm down his blood pressure which was almost reaching his crown, and answered with gritted teeth.
When it comes to this corner, everyone is much more proactive.
He took out an abacus and started clacking away like a magician.
"This, plus this, and this, the total is this number."
He announced the final answer.
Uchiha Obito, who had already suffered from being penniless, almost vomited blood on the spot.
"——Why don't you" go and grab it!
I was the one who was beaten up, okay?!
My clothes are torn to tatters!
And you want me to pay so much money! ?
This would be enough to be a B-level task in a ninja village!
However, Kakuzu continued as if completely unaware that the other party was about to explode.
"Since this is your first offense, I only charged you the cost."
Kakuzu shook his head and sighed.
Of course, this cost must be added with Kakuzu's lost wages.
What is missed work?
That scorpion came out and cut Kakuzu's flesh (yes, in Kakuzu's view, all unplanned extra expenses were no different from cutting his flesh) , so how could he be in a good mood?
If you are in a bad mood, your work efficiency will certainly be affected.
Work efficiency is affected, so won’t this delay work?
So there is nothing wrong with the loss of work time.
But this logic was obviously unacceptable to Uchiha Obito.
"I was the one who got beaten!"
Can you figure it out?
"It's a good thing you didn't fight back and were just chased and hit."
Kakuzu said lightly.
"No
But it’s more than just this amount of money.”
Then you might really have to sell yourself to pay off your debts.
"Hurry up and pay the money."
……OK.
Uchiha Obito took another deep breath.
This is the future chief financial officer, the future chief financial officer.
He convinced himself again, then gritted his teeth and paid the money.
"Go get the money, kid."
Seeing this, Kakuzu raised his head in the direction of Uchiha Obito.
"Our job in the Finance Department is to collect and count money."
In fact, to be honest, there are also jobs like distributing money or collecting debts.
Sometimes, if you encounter someone who refuses to pay his debts, you may have to suffer a lot.
But for Kakuzu, these are not a problem.
Defaulting on debt?
It would be better to refuse to pay the debt. If he did, then it would not only be a matter of the money he owed, but also his own money and life, which would all belong to Kakuzu.
It would be even better if the person was on the wanted list.
Double the harvest, double the happiness.
"Understood."
The boy nodded, not quite understanding - he actually still didn't quite understand what this 'Finance Department' did.
But this did not affect his work.
For Taketori Kimimaro, whether it was killing people or setting fires or taking money, it was all work.
The same.
...Oh, not quite the same.
Compared with the latter, the former is more skilled.
Uchiha Obito watched the white-haired boy take the money with his heart bleeding.
"You can answer me now."
"Well, you tell me, and I'll give you an estimate."
With the inexplicable debt collection in the past, Kakuzu's answer of charging fees was not so exciting.
"I'm here to invite you to join us. We can give you the position of financial manager, and you will be in charge of all the organization's money. Apart from the activities you must participate in, you can act on your own. It's okay if you want to make money. No one will restrict you."
Uchiha Obito did not particularly care about the presence of Taketori Kimimaro.
In his opinion, as long as he could convince Kakuzu to go with him, the child would naturally be dealt with by Kakuzu.
Maybe this kid has some ability, but compared to himself and Kakuzu, he is still far behind.
"Five thousand taels."
"What?"
"I say, this question is worth five thousand taels."
Kakuzu repeated it again.
Uchiha Obito was silent for two seconds and then paid.
The previous B-level commissions have all been paid, so why is there a shortfall of five thousand taels?
See the white-haired boy come back with the money again.
Kakuzu nodded in satisfaction and gave his answer.
"No."
……?
Are you sick?
Uchiha Obito, who had spent money before, managed to get through it with his amazing perseverance and self-control.
After all, he was the financial director he had longed for, and a veteran rebel ninja. He had a weird temper and loved money like his life... Isn't that normal?
Who among those who can enter Akatsuki doesn't have some quirks?
He could even endure the fact that Feiduan would sacrifice his two teammates to the evil god at any time. Kakuzu was just a little stingy and loved money, which was a small problem.
But Kakuzu's one-word answer almost broke his defense.
I spent money and you just give me this one word?
It's not even a complete sentence, just one word!
Five thousand taels per word, do you think you are the author of "Young Hero" and that you can charge a thousand taels for each word?
At least give me a reason.
"Why?"
He couldn't help but speak, and there was a hint of murder in his voice.
Sensing the murderous aura, Taketori Kimimaro immediately gave up counting money, stood up straight, and stared at the masked man opposite him vigilantly.
Kakuzu, the person involved, was very calm and replied slowly:
“That’s the second question.”
Uchiha Obito: Damn!
Uchiha Obito's blood pressure really went up.
But he was unwilling to give up after spending so much money without even getting an answer.
You've worked so hard for so long, you must give me an answer and let me know why, right?
Last time you refused because I didn’t tempt you enough, what about this time?
This time I gave everything!
If you want rights, you have rights; if you want freedom, you have freedom... Why?
What's wrong with you!
"I'll give you money, and you answer me!"
"Ten thousand taels."
Five thousand taels is the first discount, the second time it will be the regular price.
"Give!"
Uchiha gnashing his teeth
He gave the money out again.
Then he stared at Kakuzu in front of him.
Kakuzu is also very honest in his dealings.
He spoke immediately.
"You gave too little."
"How can it be so little? The financial power of the organization is given to you!"
"And I also said that apart from the individual actions you must participate in, it won't hinder you from making money!"
Uchiha Obito, who was born a ninja, felt that this was a very unusual and unorthodox condition.
Apart from them, no other force would allow him to do this!
Kakuzu simply curled his lips in response to his words.
In the past, he might have felt that it would be better to have an organization that did not restrict him - after all, in addition to earning money himself, he could also use the organization's money to purchase the supplies he needed.
Delicious.
But now, after experiencing the high welfare benefits of Yu Yue Store, how could he possibly look down on these makeshift teams.
He doesn't even talk about world-class business, he only talks about national-level - can these people do it?
Looking at his foolish behavior, the organization is probably still in the creation stage. They said they would let him manage the money, but maybe he would have to work himself to subsidize it.
In addition to commissions and project bonuses, Yu Yue Store also offers consulting fees and bounties that are delivered to your door.
Moreover, for a considerable part of this money, he doesn't need to work personally in the wind and rain. Instead, he just needs to supervise those people and let them work hard.
Life is good, and you can let others make money for you...
He must be mentally ill to give up the favorable conditions and promising future at Yu Yue and choose a "startup company" that is obviously not going to work.
Uchiha Obito: ...
Uchiha Obito: ???
I don't know how furious Uchiha Obito was.
The great nobles of the Water Kingdom were overjoyed upon hearing the news.
There is no other reason, because the new Ocean Star is available for trial.
After several improvements, the Ocean Star finally had the ability to sail for a maximum of twelve hours.
This time is enough for people to experience the feeling of spending the night in the sea.
In other words, the previously envisioned plans of "night travel" and "overnight boat" have the most basic execution capabilities.
Although the Ocean Star has a slower sailing speed than other ships, it cannot sail directly from the port of Wave Country.
To the pier of Water Country.
But for the great nobles of the Water Kingdom or other passengers on the Ocean Star, this was not a big problem.
There are many ships that can travel from one pier to another, but this is the first one that can stay on the seabed for so long and enjoy the underwater scenery.
It's just a transfer midway, no big problem.
At worst, they can take the boat during the day, and then switch to the Sea Star when there are enough seats.
What? Wasting time?
How can it be considered a waste of time if it's just for fun?
Although it is a solution...
"In fact, it would be better to have a place to transfer. Although the power system of the Ocean Star is enough to support more than 12 hours of sailing, it is better not to consume too much in advance."
After all, he is her VVVVVIP sponsor, so Yu Yue will not hesitate to spend time and energy on security and tell the truth.
Minor problems that are insignificant are hidden away.
Who sells a product without highlighting its advantages and features and concealing minor problems?
It's just like when someone buys you a house they will definitely tell you things like 'close to the school district, convenient transportation, and the house faces the sun', but they won't tell you disadvantages like 'we are more than ten kilometers away from the hospital, there are a lot of green areas and also a lot of mosquitoes, and although the house faces the sun, the bathroom is damp and unventilated'.
But security issues are different.
That could be a serious problem that could even result in loss of life.
The deals that Yu Yue Store does with these aristocratic families are never one-time deals.
These are all hens that lay golden eggs, and we cannot kill the hens to get the eggs.
Although the noble felt that the owner of the Yu Yue store was a bit long-winded.
But seeing that the other party was so dedicated to his safety, he was still very satisfied.
Why do the great nobles have ninjas as bodyguards?
I'm not worried about accidents.
Now that the other party attaches so much importance to safety issues, he can only be satisfied.
As for the problem that Yu Yue is worried about...
“That’s a minor problem.”
The great noble of the Water Kingdom waved his hand.
"Why don't we build a pier in a suitable place to dock the Ocean Star?"
"Excuse me, but a pier floating on the sea may not be able to withstand wind, rain or waves..."
Ugetsu frowned.
If possible, she would certainly like to set up such a transit station.
After all, this is better than
It's better to carry the Sea Star and follow the boat around.
It can also save the power of Ocean Star to the greatest extent.
But isn’t this nothing?
Between the Land of Waves and the Land of Water, there is truly an ocean.
It would be difficult to guarantee safety by just building a temporary dock floating on the sea - after all, the unpredictable nature of the sea is beyond human control.
This time, it was the turn of the great noble of the Water Kingdom to respond with a bright and relaxed smile.
——Oh, that’s rare.
The omnipotent owner Yu Yue was actually stumped.
But the problem that Yu Yue was struggling with was not a problem in the eyes of the great nobles of the Water Kingdom.
"Of course not the floating dock. Why would I risk my precious sea star?"
Although there is no sign of Ocean Star yet, the great nobles of the Water Kingdom have already taken it for granted and called it 'mine'.
Yu Yue certainly wouldn't get on with her big money sponsor over these small issues - rather, the more determined the other party was, the easier it would be to promote her business.
The price can naturally be raised a little bit.
The voice of the great noble of the Water Kingdom sounded again.
"If there is no suitable dock, we can just build an island and then build a dock."
——This grand gesture made Yu Yue’s breathing pause for a second.
However, the nobleman looked calm, as if what he had just said was "The weather is nice today".
"Contact the Hidden Mist Village and ask them to build an island."
The great noble waved his hand, and naturally his followers came forward sensibly to meet Yu Yue and the others.
"I'll pay for it. Let them contact Miss Yu Yue about where and how to build it."
The nobleman didn't think there was anything wrong with spending money to build a pier for his beloved Ocean Star.
It's just building an island. If he has to ask Miss Yu Yue for such a small amount of money, will he still save his face if he tells others about it?
I can't afford to lose this person.
In his opinion, his own things, even his means of transportation, deserve the best.
His car is of special quality and the place where he parks it is also of high standards - waterproof, rainproof, moisture-proof and there is no need to worry about insects.
The horses that pull the carts are also taken care of by special people, eat the best feed, and enjoy the best service to ensure that they are in the best condition at all times.
If these little things are like this, what about the big treasure like the sea star?
"Let's go, let me see what kind of surprise my baby can give me."
As he spoke, he walked towards the port where the Star of the Sea was parked.
Of course he didn't expect to sit for a full twelve hours today, but taking a short ride would be okay, right?
I have been waiting for a long time.
After the noble left, Yu Yue squeezed the document in her hand and sighed.
Uchiha Shisui thought she was shocked by the generosity of the nobles of the Land of Water, and couldn't help but comfort her:
"Nobles, especially top nobles, are like this."
Not to mention the five major countries, even the nobles of many small countries would have extravagant operations beyond imagination.
Things like hollowing out mountains to build holiday villas, or building villas on lakes...are all common practices.
Which Yu Yue sighed again.
"Compared to them, my asking price is still too conservative."
How should I put it? Shocked.
Of course that is true.
After all, in modern society, only a few people build islands directly in the sea - even if they must build one, they will buy a ready-made island and then modify it according to their own needs.
Rather than this method of creating something from nothing.
——This made Yu Yue feel that he had underestimated the power of the ninjas, and at the same time underestimated the luxury of the rich... sponsors of this world.
Fortunately, there is still time.
She restrained her expression and whispered to the curly-haired boy next to her:
"The final price of Ocean Star should be 20% higher."
This is in keeping with the noble status of adults.
"Ms. Ugetsu?"
The daimyo attendant who was waiting nearby noticed that Ugetsu ignored him the entire time, so he took a step forward and said:
"Where should this dock island be built? Please give us a plan with your team." Noticing Yu Yue's gaze, he smiled ingratiatingly, "Only if you give me the plan can I go to the Hidden Mist Village to commission you."
On this day, the nobleman finally experienced the feeling of traveling under the sea.
As for whether he was satisfied or not, we could tell from the fact that his servant spoke well of him three times a day, hoping that Ugetsu could quickly give the parameters so that he could go to the Hidden Mist Village to place the commission.
That must be a certain level of satisfaction.
With such a big commotion, the people in the Hidden Mist Village naturally also received a notice.
They are really in pain and happy.
Of course, I am happy because although this kind of work is difficult, if a great noble does it, the money will definitely not be small.
Of course the pain is because of... human hands.
This kind of task cannot be accomplished without twenty or thirty people.
And he must be an elite who is proficient in water and earth escape.
In the past, it would have been possible to piece it together, and it wasn’t that difficult.
But now that the ninjas of the Hidden Mist Village are busy,
"No, I'll go."
The Fourth Mizukage rubbed his baby face.
After all, he is the Three-Tails' Jinchuriki.
Working in the water is definitely more efficient and safer.
I can't say that one can definitely beat five, but it is possible that one can beat three.
A high-ranking official from the Hidden Mist Village frowned:
"What about the Chunin Exams..."
Although the exam time has been basically decided, the content and other aspects are still under discussion.
This is the top priority right now.
Although building an island is urgent, it can still be done by the ninjas below working hard and gathering time.
"Hasn't this been discussed almost completely?"
The Fourth Mizukage didn't think so.
The ninjas below have been busy like tops during this period. No matter how tough and hardworking the people of the Hidden Mist Village are, they cannot be used to death.
On the contrary, although I was tired, most of the work was mental. Although my physical strength was affected, I had not been on a mission in person for a long time, so my condition was still better than others.
"Besides, I'm the Mizukage."
If you don't stand up at this time, when will you stand up?
Isn't the reason why Shadow exists to protect the village and contribute to the village?
"Please take some time to discuss this further. We will have another meeting in the evening."
The Mizukage plan was also very good.
Since it was not convenient to work on the sea at night, he would work on building the island during the day, and then hold meetings with the top leaders at night to discuss the Chunin Exam.
At most, you'll just have to stay up all night for a week or two, which is not a problem.
We are all ninjas, so who is afraid of staying up late?
While the Hidden Mist Village began to actively reclaim land and build an island, the new generation of ninjas from other ninja villages also took action to prepare for the Hidden Mist Village's Chunin Exam.
——It’s just that the topic of discussion is a little off topic.
for example……
"I wonder if I can convince the teacher to let us go earlier."
A young ninja said with a look of longing:
"I really want to go to Sea Park."!