Chapter 206: The Perfect Puppet Akatsuki Organization
"Since you put it that way, this humble lady will accept it with gratitude."
Mei Terumī smiled and put away the book.
Although she didn't know if it would be useful, she figured she'd take a look first.
It was, after all, a secret technique of the Tianming Organization; it likely had some substance to it.
"I have one more thing."
Naruto looked up and pointed at Ao, asking, "Is this Byakugan for sale?"
Mei Terumī was momentarily taken aback.
Even Ao's face showed a look of surprise.
But he didn't speak.
As a loyal Ninja of the Hidden Mist Village, he followed the Mizukage's orders.
If he were required to give up the Byakugan, it wasn't impossible.
But it would cost extra.
"You are also interested in the Byakugan?"
Mei Terumī didn't ask how he knew Ao.
Since he knew she liked rose peppermint tea, knowing about the Byakugan was easy.
"The Byakugan, such a famous Bloodline Limit in the Ninja World, is naturally of interest."
Naruto smiled and said, "Besides, the Byakuganitself is very useful. Of course, I never force anyone to do what they don't want to. If you are unwilling, there is no need to discuss it further."
Mei Terumī fell into thought.
Was the Byakugan important?
It was important, yet also not.
Because its functions were actually quite limited.
Especially for Ninjas who had reached the Joninlevel; while it was troublesome, it wasn't invincible.
Otherwise, the Hyuga Clan would have unified the Ninja World long ago.
"I don't know what to trade for at the moment."
Mei Terumī gave a slight smile and said, "If there comes a day when the Hidden Mist Village needs something, I will prioritize trading with you."
She had clearly already treated the Byakugan as a bargaining chip.
She had already witnessed the power of the Tianming Organization.
If the Hidden Mist Village ever fell into a crisis, they could certainly ask them for help.
"Fine."
Naruto nodded; anyway, according to the plot, Ao's Byakugan wouldn't be lost.
"But don't let it exceed five years."
"Why?" Mei Terumī asked, puzzled.
"No particular reason."
Naruto offered no explanation.
He couldn't exactly say that in five years, he might have already unified the Ninja World.
And by then, he and Hinata might even be preparing to get married.
If this betrothal gift didn't come soon, he'd have to find another one.
Well, it was better not to tell Mei Terumī this reason.
Lest the negotiations break down.
Fortunately, Mei Terumī didn't have Kurama's ability to sense malice; otherwise, she probably wouldn't be able to smile right now.
"When will the 1.3 billion you promised arrive?"
"It will be delivered to your Hidden Mist Villagetomorrow."
Naruto took out Enma and cut open a space tunnel, saying, "Please wait for one night, Mizukage."
"Then this humble lady will await your grand arrival."
Mei Terumī showed a smile and waved, saying, "Goodbye."
Naruto suddenly thought of Aguilera.
A villain who appeared in kamen rider.
Who made countless people shout about defecting to the enemy, and even wanting to be her dog.
Snapping back to reality, Naruto rubbed his chin, thinking about where to get the money.
He thought for a moment—the Land of Waves.
The location of the Land of Waves was excellent.
To the left was the Land of Fire, and to the right was the Land of Water.
It was just one step away from being named Ice and Fire Island.
*Cough cough.*
It was precisely because of its location that the late Gato had become a tycoon by controlling the shipping.
After the Tianming Organization took over, they pursued a gentler strategy, which led the Thousand Sunny Shipping Company to control over ten thousand miles of shipping, just like its name.
And this point happened to be something they could cooperate with the Hidden Mist Village on.
Plus, the bridge building in the Land of Waves was very famous, and they could participate in port construction.
This wave is me earning my own money.
Naruto rarely donned The Fool's attire and arrived in the Land of Waves.
After explaining things to the person in charge in a few sentences, he left with the money.
The next day, he appeared in the Hidden Mist Village.
He looked around and sighed.
To describe it in one sentence: the most familiar stranger.
This was Naruto's first time here.
But his Shadow Clone, Gen Shisei, had lived here for a long time.
The Mizukage's office.
Mei Terumī was handling official business when she suddenly looked up.
"For you."
Naruto threw her a storage scroll.
1.3 billion was already a huge amount.
Anyway, it was troublesome to carry in his pockets.
Although the Ninja World had bankbooks and such, he was too lazy to go through the process.
Mei Terumī checked it and said with a smile, "Thank you for your help."
"It's nothing, just a transaction."
Naruto said mercilessly.
With Hinata around, he no longer liked other women.
Mei Terumī didn't mind his attitude.
Since he was delivering money, it wouldn't matter even if he were a bit more unpleasant.
"So, where should our aquatic products be sent?"
"I have already commissioned a shipping company called Thousand Sunny to be responsible."
"Thousand Sunny?"
Mei Terumī's eyes flickered as she said, "I know that company."
"Mhm, that's all then."
Naruto returned to Konoha.
The Artisan Village no longer needed him to guard the place.
The only one who was quite resentful was Sasuke.
Because his kill had been stolen.
He wanted to fight Ōnoki, but ended up with no opportunity.
"This is nice."
Naruto lay on Hinata's bed and stretched.
[Congratulations to the host for achieving the 'Business Genius' achievement, gaining 3 attribute points.]
Oh, a pleasant surprise.
Naruto casually added three points to his Defense.
He didn't want to move at all, just waiting for Hinata to return.
After a moment, another person appeared in the room.
Sasori of the Red Sand.
???
Naruto's head was dazed for a few seconds.
What's going on?
Where's my wife?
At the very least it should be my sister-in-law, why is it you?
"By the way, how did you find this place?"
Naruto shook his head and changed his question, "Wait, how did you know I was The Fool?"
"In the Land of Bears, I met Uzumaki Menma."
Sasori said indifferently.
It was just that regarding the fact that The Fool's true identity was actually a little brat...
He still couldn't quite accept it even now.
He felt as though he had lived his life for nothing.
"What a coincidence?"
Naruto was slightly surprised.
But it wasn't incomprehensible.
Sasori was already a traitor and belonged to the targets the Akatsuki Organization wanted to hunt down.
"Since you found me, does it mean your materials have been collected?"
Naruto couldn't help but feel a bit excited at this point.
After all, he was about to add another health bar.
"Mhm."
Sasori nodded. It had consumed over a year of his time; this speed was extremely slow, but it also proved they were indeed hard to find.
"Just give me one set of materials; the rest are yours."
For members within his own organization, Narutonaturally couldn't be too harsh.
Besides, he hadn't helped much, so it was basically a freebie.
"According to the blueprint's design, making it requires extremely complex processes. If you aren't confident, leave it to me."
Sasori didn't want the materials he had worked so hard to find to go to waste, and he also wanted to practice his skills.
"No need."
Naruto had cards; he could just throw the materials in.
It didn't need to be so troublesome.
Sasori didn't say more. After handing him the storage scroll, he said, "Find me a quiet place. I'm going into seclusion."
"Oh."
Naruto was briefly stumped.
He definitely couldn't hide him in the Hyuga house.
The Treehouse wasn't very suitable either, as it would be easy to get exposed.
His own home?
Not really, it would be a big problem if Hinatafound out.
He didn't want to keep Sasori as a secret.
"Go to the Artisan Village then."
Naruto clapped his hands and said, "There are all kinds of tools there for you to use."
"Fine."
Sasori gave him a look.
He didn't expect that even the Artisan Villagebelonged to the Tianming Organization.
After sending Sasori away, Naruto took out the card, preparing to make his spare body, which was equivalent to a second life.
Although he felt he might not need it, it was just in case.
[Do you wish to input?]
[In production... please wait.]
[Please import a template.]
[Template Uzumaki Naruto imported. Please customize face.]
Naruto was stunned. He could even customize the face?
It gave him a sense of déjà vu, like playing a game.
But why was there no function to customize the body?
Maybe certain organs could be enhanced a bit.
Like his legs, for instance.
[host waives face customization, using original face.]
[Production complete, please receive.]
[host has one chance to adjust age.]
Naruto looked at the puppet in front of him that was exactly the same as himself, feeling a bit weird for a moment.
It felt like a sci-fi movie.
Similar to "The Island" or "Oblivion" or something.
But anyway, it had no consciousness, so such things couldn't happen.
Thanks to the two big bosses, 'Please Brainstorm Yourself' and'Shuowei', for the tips. PS: This puppet is a spare body without consciousness, equivalent to an extra life, not a Shadow Clone or a new persona.