Land of Iron.
"Renya-sama, you're saying you want to… buy a bridge?"
The samurai leader Mifune stared oddly at Renya, who was calmly sipping tea across from him.
He couldn't understand why Konoha's "Poison Master" had come all the way to the Land of Iron.
Just to buy a stone bridge?
If this word got out, no one would believe it.
Mifune was a great general of the Land of Iron, and also the leader of its samurai.
Buying Four Elephants Bridge was, of course, something to ask him about.
"That's right, I have taken a liking to a stone bridge in your country."
Renya slowly set down his teacup, a smile appearing on his face.
"I wonder if General Mifune would be willing to part with it?"
Mifune's mouth twitched at the words. Why is this guy talking so literary?
Isn't it just a stone bridge?
What's all this about "parting with love"?
The Land of Iron was a peace-loving and neutral country.
Renya would not resort to forceful methods in such a country.
The price didn't matter.
He just wanted to buy Four Elephants Bridge and use it as a tourist attraction.
He could bring Danzo to visit in the future.
The surrounding mountains and rivers were beautiful — perfect for burying Danzo someday.
"How much does the Poison Master of Konoha wish to offer?" Mifune asked.
A stone bridge wasn't expensive to build; a bit over a million ryō would be enough.
If Renya truly wanted it, selling it at cost would be fine.
Renya slowly raised one finger.
Mifune sighed inwardly. Selling it for one million ryō would be a bit of a loss!
At least a loss of a hundred thousand or so.
But better to avoid trouble — a small loss was fine.
One shouldn't offend Konoha over a bridge.
"All right, I agree…"
"You agreed just like that?" Renya was a little shocked.
He had planned to offer ten million ryō first, then slowly negotiate.
But Mifune agreed immediately.
Truly a peace-loving ninja and country!
They simply didn't know how to overcharge people.
Mifune smiled. "Since the Poison Master likes it, of course I cannot ask an exorbitant price."
"Haha, General Mifune is refreshingly straightforward."
Renya smiled and took out a storage scroll, placing it on the table.
"There are fifteen million ryō inside. As for the extra five million, think of it as a gesture of friendship."
Mifune's eyes widened instantly.
"E… extra how much?"
He suspected he had heard wrong.
The Poison Master seemed to say there were fifteen million ryō in the scroll!
"Fifteen million," Renya repeated with a smile.
"Thank you, Poison Master, for supporting the Land of Iron!"
Mifune was excited, enthusiastically shaking Renya's hand.
He hadn't expected Renya to pay not one million, but ten million!
The Land of Fire indeed deserved its status as a great nation — willing to spend ten million on a useless stone bridge.
Tsk, truly rich and imposing!
No wonder other nations eyed the Land of Fire greedily.
To be honest, even he was a bit jealous.
So this was the world of the rich?
Though the Land of Iron wasn't poor, it wasn't that wealthy either.
Ten million was definitely a huge sum.
"Haha, no need to be polite. I'm mainly touched by your straightforwardness."
Seeing Mifune's excitement, Renya smiled even more brightly.
The Land of Iron really lived up to its neutral reputation — such honest folk!
Just spending a bit of money could excite the leader this much.
"Poison Master, would you honor us by staying for a meal?"
Mifune chuckled happily.
A big spendthrift like Renya — it would be a waste not to fleece him properly.
There was more than one stone bridge in the Land of Iron.
If he could sell them all, that would be astronomical!
"Of course," Renya agreed cheerfully.
He owned a house in the Land of Iron, so building a good relationship with Mifune was definitely the right move.
Though the two residents weren't afraid of trouble, it was best to avoid it.
Otherwise, if Madara-sama were angered someday…
This rare neutral country would vanish from the map.
"Poison Master, we have countless stone bridges in the Land of Iron. Might you be interested in more?"
Mifune pulled out a map of bridge locations from who knows where.
Renya: "…"
Is this guy treating me like an idiot with more money than sense?
Do I look stupid?
"No need, I only like that one bridge."
Mifune's expression dimmed — so he wasn't a fool after all!
What a pity.
"By the way, from today on the bridge will be called 'Four Elephants Bridge.'"
Renya reminded him.
A stone plaque or signboard would be needed.
Let anyone passing by know the bridge's name.
Otherwise, that ten million would be wasted!
Mifune naturally had no reason to refuse — after all, the man was rich.
A big-spending patron like this wasn't common.
After lunch at the General's residence, Renya led dozens of craftsmen to Four Elephants Bridge.
He would personally oversee the creation of the plaque and monument.
Four Elephants Bridge.
"Boss, what should be engraved on the monument?" a stonemason asked.
Usually, a monument engraved the reason for construction, the time of construction, and who funded it.
"You just write: Konoha Renya, purchased this bridge in memory of friend Danzo, as a gesture of remembrance."
"Understood!" The stonemason immediately began carving.
Renya took out his camera and began taking photos, especially close-ups of the plaque of Four Elephants Bridge.
As for the monument, he didn't photograph that.
He was afraid Danzo might be upset if he saw it.
Let it be a mysterious easter egg!
The other photos could be printed later and hung in the Hokage office.
Renya looked at the completed Four Elephants Bridge and nodded with satisfaction.
"Oh right, make a signpost too!"
Renya instructed the craftsmen: "Write: I accompany Grandpa for a walk on Four Elephants Bridge."
The craftsmen were confused, but followed orders obediently.
He was the boss, after all.
Soon the sign was finished.
Renya took a few photos with his camera, then finally left with satisfaction.
...
Land of Iron, luxurious mansion.
"Renya, where did you run off to today?"
Senju Hashirama saw him only just return and couldn't help asking.
"I went and bought a bridge," Renya replied.
Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara: "???"
The two stared dumbfounded, not understanding why this kid would buy a bridge.
Their conclusion:
This brat definitely had too much money and nowhere to spend it!
Who in their right mind would buy a bridge for fun!?
The world of the rich was beyond normal comprehension.
If they knew the bridge cost ten million…
Who knows what they'd think?
...
Konoha, Hokage Office.
Danzo, who was diligently handling documents, suddenly shivered for no reason.
"Danzo, what's wrong?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen saw Danzo twitch unexpectedly, and his expression became strange.
Had this guy secretly done something bad again?
He instinctively stepped back a bit.
"I don't know, feels like someone is targeting me from behind."
Shimura Danzo said quietly.
He didn't notice the increasingly odd look on his friend's face.
Could it be that guy Renya!?
Danzo's eyes flickered — his intuition told him this definitely had something to do with Renya.