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After leaving the Land of Whirlpools, Shin and his team slowly made their way towards the battlefield between Kumo and Konoha.
“Can you guys hurry up? You’re so slow!”
Kushina, who was walking ahead, turned around and glared at Shin and Mikoto, who were chatting and laughing.
“Kushina, why are you in such a hurry? Are you afraid someone will steal the Third Raikage’s head?” Shin asked.
Although the Third Raikage did die in the Third Shinobi World War in the original story, things were different now.
The Third Raikage wouldn’t go to the Land of Earth to die. He was currently leading the Kumo forces against Konoha.
“That’s true, the sooner we finish this, the better.” Kushina replied.
“Actually, we should think about how to earn more money,” Shin said, looking at Kushina.
“Earn more money? How?”
Kushina’s eyes lit up. She was always interested in making money.
“Kumo is fighting Konoha now. That means the Third Raikage is Konoha’s enemy.”
“So?”
“It’s simple. We kill the Third Raikage and get Konoha to pay us. We’ll earn money from both sides. What do you think?” Shin asked.
Although Shin wasn’t short on money, he certainly wouldn’t mind earning more. No one would say no to extra cash.
“Brilliant! Why didn’t I think of that?” Kushina clapped her hands excitedly, deciding to go with this plan.
“You didn’t think of it because you’re not very smart.”
Mikoto’s words hit Kushina like a dagger. Kushina staggered back—clutching her chest dramatically.
“Mikoto! I’ve decided—I’m ending our friendship!!!” Kushina said angrily, then turned away with a huff.
“Of course, if you sincerely apologize to me, maybe I’ll graciously forgive you,”
After a while, Kushina changed her mind.
“Oh please, Kushina, by all means—go ahead and end our friendship,” Mikoto said with a smile.
“That’s so mean!” Kushina pouted.
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Shin and his team didn’t waste any more time. Shin used Yomotsu Hirasaka to take them to the battlefield between Kumo and Konoha.
The battlefield was located at the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Rice Fields. Konoha Shinobi were defending stubbornly, preventing Kumo from breaking through.
“It seems Danzō is the one commanding the Konoha forces.”
Shin said, based on the information he had gathered. He hadn’t been paying much attention to the war.
“Really? So we have to deal with Danzō?” Kushina frowned. She didn’t like Danzō.
They confirmed Danzō was indeed the commander.
“Let’s go find him.”
Shin’s eyes flickered, and a black portal appeared. He stepped through it, followed by Kushina and Mikoto.
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“Who’s there?”
Danzō, who was sitting in a chair deep in thought, jumped up, his one good eye gleaming with vigilance.
“Danzō, long time no see. Have you forgotten me already?” Shin asked calmly.
“U-Uzumaki Shin… what are you doing here?”
Danzō’s fists clenched when he saw Shin. He was nervous.
“Relax, I’m not here to kill you. I’d hate to taint my hands. Though your new look is… interesting.”
Shin looked at Danzō, whose right eye was bandaged. He hadn’t transplanted a Sharingan yet. He had just lost his right eye.
The bandage was still stained with blood.
Shin’s teasing angered Danzō. No one dared to talk to him like that anymore. But he didn’t dare show his anger.
He asked with a dark expression, “What are you doing here?”
“I’m here to offer you a deal.”
Shin created three wooden chairs with Wood Release and had Mikoto and Kushina sit down. Wood Release was convenient. He could create chairs wherever he went. Not just chairs, but houses too.
Danzō’s eyes widened. Was that Wood Release? He quickly dismissed the thought. He didn’t want to believe Shin could use Wood Release.
“What kind of deal?” He wanted to know Shin’s intentions. He had a feeling it wasn’t good. He didn’t think Shin’s visit was a good omen.
“You must be having a hard time with the Third Raikage, right?” Shin asked, his gaze fixed on Danzō like a predator eyeing its prey.
Danzō didn’t deny it and nodded, his face dark.
The Raikage was the one who had injured him and almost killed him.
“We can eliminate the Third Raikage for you. How much are you willing to pay?”
Danzō’s eyes gleamed. If they could really kill the Third Raikage, he would pay any price.
“A hundred million ryō,” Danzō said tentatively. He thought it was a generous offer. Of course, it wasn’t his final offer.
Shin’s smile vanished, and he looked at Danzō with a flat expression.
“Is that all the Third Raikage is worth to you? At least ten times that.” Shin said calmly.
“What? A billion ryō? Why don’t you just rob me!”
Even Danzō couldn’t sit still anymore. Although he had said he would pay any price, a billion ryō was too much.
“Is it too much? Then forget it,” Shin said, standing up.
“But since you’ve wasted my time, I should at least collect a service fee of one hundred million ryō.”
Danzō’s face turned red. Was Shin here to extort him? A hundred million ryō for doing nothing? And he hadn’t even asked Shin to come.
This was robbery! Danzō had never encountered anyone so shameless.
“Shin, I think we should just kill him. We can get some money for his head.”
Kushina said. She remembered seeing a bounty on Danzō’s head on the black market. But it wasn’t as high as the Third Raikage’s.
Danzō’s face grew even paler. They were going to kill him for money?
Judging by Kushina’s cold and murderous eyes, it didn’t seem like she was joking at all.
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