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The days at sea dragged on, dull and monotonous.
This was especially true after the initial novelty had worn off.
Facing the endless ocean all day, no matter where one looked, the scenery remained nearly the same.
If anyone wanted to move around, the cramped space on the ship made it tedious and frustrating.
On top of that, several Uchiha clan members began experiencing seasickness—loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting.
Most affected were the women who did not know ninjutsu and the children who had yet to learn any.
Their bodies were generally weak, unaccustomed to the sea or life on a boat.
Such reactions were common.
If a medical ninja had been present—even a Chūnin-level one—these symptoms could have been treated quickly.
Unfortunately, the Uchiha clan did not have a single medical ninja among them.
Those suffering simply had to endure and adjust on their own, which was miserable.
"No medical ninja…"
Uchiha Haru thought grimly.
This problem had never surfaced before.
Once they settled, it would have to be addressed.
In missions and war, medical ninjas were vital.
With them, injured teammates could receive immediate care—perhaps crude, but often life-saving.
Such care increased survival rates and the chances of success.
For a clan to truly thrive, it needed talents in all areas.
Medical ninjas were indispensable.
"The Uchiha clan, as dignified as it is, doesn't even have a medical ninja?"
Before Haru could dwell further, a sharp voice interrupted.
He glanced sideways to see Samui.
Life on the ship was dull and the conditions less than ideal.
Especially the lower hold—damp, dark, and reeking with a strange odor.
Staying there too long could cause illness, even in healthy people.
Therefore, most Uchiha stayed on deck, enjoying the breeze and sun.
Killer B and Samui, both captives, were also held on the deck.
After their previous battle with Haru, Killer B's chakra was severely depleted from overusing the Eight-Tails, leaving him weak and mostly asleep for days.
Samui's cold, arrogant demeanor made her uncommunicative.
So it was unexpected when she suddenly spoke up.
"What did you say?"
Haru stepped before her, looking down.
Samui's figure was striking—her chest ample and deep, drawing even the usually reserved Haru's gaze.
Under his scrutiny, Samui remained calm, not flustered in the slightest.
In fact, she deliberately straightened, showcasing herself confidently.
She knew well how her appearance affected men, yet brazenly flaunted it.
Two reasons explained this:
One, Kumogakure was open about beauty and seldom shy.
Two, she trusted that Haru's position and their prior negotiations meant he wouldn't touch her.
She fixed her sharp eyes on him and sneered, "I say, it's ridiculous that a clan as large as the Uchiha doesn't even have a medical ninja."
This was a rare blow to the pride of the Hidden Cloud Village—completely defeated by Uchiha Haru.
Samui had been scheming revenge, and now that she had met him, she intended not to let him go so easily.
Haru studied her—the first woman he had met with such boldness.
She was nothing like Yuhi Kurenai or Yugao Uzuki.
Interesting.
"So, you know medical ninjutsu?" Haru asked.
Samui hesitated, then turned her head away.
"No."
Though among Kumogakure's best young ninja, she was not an all-rounder.
" don't waste your breath."
Haru waved his hand.
"Take her to the lower hold."
"It's been a long time since I've been down there today," Samui replied coldly.
"Yes."
The Uchiha assigned to guard her obeyed and led Samui away.
"You!"
Samui's expression darkened.
The damp, chilly lower hold was miserable to imagine.
Still, her pride prevented her from complaining to Haru.
She was forced away silently, cursing him inwardly.
Just as she was about to be taken below, Haru's eyes suddenly flashed, and he stared forward.
A white figure slowly rose from the deck below.
White Zetsu.
"Who's there?"
"Capture him!"
The Uchiha clan ninja on deck swiftly surrounded the intruder.
By Haru's order, they subdued him on the spot.
"Hehehe… don't be so hostile."
White Zetsu smiled oddly.
"We are not enemies. Actually, I'm here to negotiate with you—the Uchiha clan."
Haru had no doubt about White Zetsu's intentions.
From start to finish, White Zetsu never hid his presence.
Besides, his combat strength was weak, incapable of causing real harm.
"Speak. What deal do you want?"
Haru asked calmly.
"I heard the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki is in your hands?" White Zetsu said.
"Eight-Tails Jinchūriki..."
Upon hearing those five words, Samui's ears suddenly perked up.
Killer B was her teacher—an extraordinary Jinchūriki who held immense significance to the Hidden Cloud Village.
Now, this strange white figure she had never seen before mentioned the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki as soon as he appeared. How could she not pay attention?
Uchiha Haru's heart also stirred. He roughly understood what White Zetsu intended.
After all, he was a time traveler.
He knew full well what the masked man and the Akatsuki organization wanted to do.
Yet he still did not conceal anything and said, "Here in my—"
"That would be great."
With a disgusting smile, White Zetsu interrupted, addressing Haru, "Mr. Uchiha Haru, I am willing to pay to buy the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki from you."
Money.
The Uchiha clan was currently in disarray. What did they need most?
Of course—money.
And according to the intelligence White Zetsu had previously acquired, the agreement between Haru and the Hidden Cloud Village was also financial.
But he had no idea how much the price would be.
"Uchiha Haru, you can't agree to him!"
Samui couldn't help but shout at Haru upon hearing White Zetsu's proposal. "You already made an agreement with our Hidden Cloud Village. Are you going to go back on your word now?"
Haru smiled indifferently. "In business, the highest bidder wins. That's fair."
White Zetsu grinned with satisfaction. "Yes, that's fair!"
"You… you…"
"Uchiha Haru, you're treacherous…"
Samui's eyes widened, her chest heaving with anger, ready to curse.
Before she could, an Uchiha clan member standing beside her cut her off.
Are you kidding me?
What was Haru's current status in the Uchiha clan?
He was not some ordinary prisoner who could be insulted at will.
After silencing Samui, the atmosphere fell silent again.
Haru then said slowly, "How much money are you willing to offer for the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki?"
"The Hidden Cloud Village's price was no small amount."
"Don't worry, Mr. Uchiha Haru, you'll be satisfied with our offer."
White Zetsu said this with a smile.
What worried him most was that Haru might refuse to negotiate at all. Now that Haru was willing to engage, there was nothing left to fear.
Long ago, he had learned the bounty prices of certain sacrifices on the black market. He was confident Haru would be pleased with his offer.
"How about 80 million ryō?"
Previously, a reward for the Four-Tails Jinchūriki had been set at 50 million ryō.
He was now offering 80 million ryō outright. Was he afraid Haru wouldn't be satisfied?
"How much?"
Before Haru could reply, the clan's Great Elder asked in surprise.
White Zetsu's pride swelled.
How could Haru be scared?
Eighty million ryō was a colossal sum!
Heh heh heh.
He declared proudly, "Eighty million ryō!"
His confident demeanor made others chuckle.
"Eighty million ryō… hahahaha!"
"He said eighty million ryō…"
Even the Uchiha clan members standing nearby laughed this time.
White Zetsu finally sensed something was wrong.
Eighty million ryō—what was there to be surprised about?
"Mr. Uchiha Haru, what does this mean?"
White Zetsu asked, turning to Haru.
"Too little. Offer more money."
Haru replied coldly.
Too little?
The Great Elder was stunned. Eighty million was still too little?
The earlier laughter wasn't because it was too much, but because it was too little?
He was confused.
Fortunately, eighty million ryō wasn't Haru's final offer.
The Elder raised the stakes, "One hundred million?"
"Not enough."
"One hundred and twenty million!"
"Still not enough."
"One hundred and thirty million!"
"Not enough!"
Still not enough?
This was nearly half of the Akatsuki organization's assets—and it still wasn't enough?
An Uchiha clan member nearby smiled and said, "Do you know how much the Hidden Cloud Village promised us?"
"Five hundred million ryō! Five hundred million ryō!"
"We can let you take that woman away for just over 100 million ryō. How about it?"
Five hundred million!
The Great Elder knew now.
His visit this time was a joke.
Thankfully, his face had a fixed color—no matter what, it wouldn't change.
Otherwise, it would have been obvious that his face had turned blue and red.
Samui's heart relaxed as well.
Her teacher, Killer B, was finally safe.
But when she thought about the five hundred million ryō...
She felt a deep sorrow.
This was far beyond any ordinary price.
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