strictlysupreme Chapter 561 Add another 5 million
Chapter 561 Add another 5 million
“Alright.” Kakuzu’s voice rang out again, but this time, there was a hint of amusement in his tone. “However, your requests are not cheap. These include luring the Seven-Tails out of the village and ensuring the integrity of the village’s internal facilities… These are all extra services.”
He held up five fingers and waved them in front of Zhang Hai.
"Add another 500 million." Kakuzu made an outrageous demand without the slightest hesitation.
A total of 1.5 billion! This number, even in the ninja world, is enough to drive countless powerful individuals mad.
Listening to this, Xuan Weng broke out in a cold sweat, almost screaming. This wasn't hiring a hitman; it was outright robbery! And what's more, the other party was so brazen about it!
However, Zhang Hai's face remained calm. He looked at Kakuzu's greedy green eyes, a hint of admiration flashing in his own. He enjoyed dealing with intelligent people, especially those who could understand his intentions and dared to make demands.
"Deal." Zhang Hai agreed without any haggling. He took out another small sack of money from the scroll and threw it at Kakuzu's feet.
Kakuzu glanced at the money pouch at his feet, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. He didn't pick it up, as if it were just trash. His tall frame turned around, and with heavy steps, he walked back towards the back of the thatched hut.
"You two, don't follow me." Kakuzu's deep voice came again, with an undisguised hint of disdain. "You're too weak and will only get in my way. When I make my move, stay away so you don't get caught in the crossfire."
The rain continued to pour, and Kakuzu's figure completely disappeared into the night. Xuanweng stared in the direction he had vanished, unable to recover for a long time. It wasn't until Zhang Hai coughed lightly that he suddenly snapped out of his daze.
“Zhang Hai, you…” Xuan Weng’s voice trembled with disbelief, “You actually hired that kind of monster… He really came from Takigakure Village?”
Zhang Hai did not directly answer Xuan Weng's question, but simply said, "It's pointless to dwell on his identity now. What's important is that he has already accepted the mission." He raised his head, looking in the direction of Takigakure Village, his eyes flashing with a profound light, "I need your help, Elder Xuan Weng."
Xuanweng was taken aback: "What kind of help?"
"The Seven-Tails Jinchuriki," Zhang Hai said in a deep voice. "Kakuzu requested that the Seven-Tails be lured out of the village. But to prevent the war from affecting the future Yangyan Village, I need to find the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki in advance and use a sealing array to shield his six senses so that he cannot go completely berserk inside the village."
Upon hearing this, Xuanweng was shocked once again. He had originally thought that Zhang Hai only wanted Kakuzu to lure the Jinchuriki out so they could fight to the death, but he hadn't expected that Zhang Hai would have even considered this. Moreover, blocking the Jinchuriki's six senses was not something that ordinary sealing techniques could achieve.
“Shielding the six senses? That’s not something an ordinary sealing technique can do!” Xuan Weng frowned. “Moreover, even if we succeed, Zhang Hai, do you really think that we, with our remnants, can… take over a village?” He pointed to himself and the few injured survivors behind him, his face full of doubt.
Zhang Hai turned around and looked directly into Xuan Weng's eyes. His gaze was unwavering, filled only with absolute confidence in the future.
“Elder Xuanweng, you still don’t understand my plan.” Zhang Hai’s voice was deep and seductive, as if he could see the future. “When Kakuzu completes his mission and slaughters all the ninjas in Takigakure, this village, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack, will become a piece of meat that is easy to get!”
He pointed to the unique geographical location of Takigakure, surrounded by waterfalls, and said with a hint of excitement, "With its geographical advantages, we can re-establish the ninja system here. We can rebuild the ninja academy, train our own ninjas, and sign neutrality treaties with the major powers, declaring that we only seek peace and will not participate in conflicts."
Zhang Hai's eyes gleamed with ambition: "We will use the wealth of Takigakure to purchase resources and develop the village. By then, we will no longer be a remote little village, but a new force capable of protecting ourselves and even securing a place in the ninja world!"
He paused, his tone becoming even more resolute: "In the end, this village will no longer be called Takigakure Village; it will be renamed... Kagerou Village!"
Zhang Hai's words struck Xuan Weng like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, instantly and completely shocking him. He stared blankly at Zhang Hai, his aged face filled with shock and indescribable admiration. He had originally thought Zhang Hai was just a brave and resourceful Konoha ninja, but he never expected his intellect and foresight to reach such a terrifying level!
Destroying a ninja village, then completely annexing it and transforming it requires not only strength, but also an extreme strategic vision and the courage to control the overall situation! The future that Zhang Hai described gave him hope for Yangyan Village to rise from the ashes, and also the ultimate destination for avenging his son.
Xuan Weng's body trembled slightly, not from fear, but from excitement. He was glad he had made that decision, glad he had chosen to believe in Zhang Hai.
“I understand…” Xuan Weng’s voice was a little hoarse, but full of strength. “Zhang Hai, I entrust my old life to you! As long as Yangyan Village can rise again and I can avenge my son, I am willing to do anything!”
“Very good.” Zhang Hai nodded in satisfaction. “Then we will infiltrate Takigakure again. You will be responsible for finding the location of the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki and preparing to set up the sealing array.”
Without saying another word, the two once again used the cover of night and rain to sneak towards Takigakure Village.
Meanwhile, Kakuzu, who had been dispatched to Takigakure Village ahead of time, was infiltrating in a brutal and direct manner. Unlike Zhang Hai, who carefully avoided the guards, he directly waded into the depths of the waterfall, his cold green eyes appearing particularly eerie in the dim environment.
Each step he took was heavy and powerful, splashing water at his feet. Strangely, however, he encountered no obstacles along the way. This was not because the guards of Takigakure were ineffective, but because Kakuzu knew the place far too well. He knew which blind spots were, which patrol routes could be easily bypassed, and he probably even knew the hidden sentries and traps inside Takigakure like the back of his hand.
He moved through every corner of Takigakure like a ghost. Occasionally, a guard would pass by, but he would only feel a slight breeze and not notice anything else. He felt as if he were back home, and everything here was incredibly familiar to him.