Kakuzu accepted a mission at the black market bounty office. He curled his lip. The recent missions all had such low prices. He looked around the bounty area and could not help but shake his head.
Most were bounty missions where the reward was not proportional to the effort. He was not someone who would accept just any mission. Just then, suddenly a person ran in. He was holding a bounty poster, panting heavily.
"A new bounty has arrived. It is worth five billion ryo. Everyone, take a look. The highest level in history. Funded jointly by Sunagakure, Kumogakure, and Iwagakure. The funds are absolutely sufficient." The man smiled and hung the bounty poster at the highest point.
This instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the people present. They all stepped forward to look. Someone who liked to stir up trouble started reading it out loud. "Bounty poster. Uchiha Ryun. The new Shinobi no Kami. Successor of the Rikudō Sennin. Konoha's Vice Hokage. Elder of the Uchiha clan."
The more they read, the more amazed they felt. The bounty for the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, was only 2.5 billion. This Uchiha Ryun actually reached five billion.
After reading it, they immediately fell silent and quietly stepped back. This Uchiha Ryun was young. His strength was comparable to a combination of the First Hokage and Uchiha Madara. Who would have a death wish to go after him.
Moreover, the introduction listed the jutsu he knew. Seven or eight S rank ones. Who could handle that.
But Kakuzu's small green eyes lit up. 'It is just Uchiha Ryun. Back then, I fought against the First Hokage, the Shinobi no Kami, Senju Hashirama. I am a top level shinobi. Would I be afraid of him.'
Kakuzu took the bounty poster and went to the window. The staff member quickly made a copy. He handed the copy to Kakuzu and said respectfully, "This target is too powerful. There is no need to pay the tax. Just please do not reveal our location."
Kakuzu nodded. "How many missions have I completed. We are familiar with each other, right."
The staff member wiped his sweat. If Kakuzu had accepted any other mission, he might not have cared. But for this one, orders came from above. They must ensure the organization's location is not exposed.
That is why the staff member reminded Kakuzu.
Kakuzu put the copy inside his clothes and waved his hand. "Wait for me to return. I fought against the Shinobi no Kami back in the day. No problem."
After saying that, he set off.
"What if you do not return." The staff member had built a long friendship with Kakuzu.
"Then I will not return." Kakuzu responded with openness and optimism.
The staff member wiped his tears and said to the newcomer next to him, "Erase Kakuzu's name."
The newcomer was stunned. What. He could not help but look confused at the staff member who had been in the business more than ten years longer than him.
"Erase it. He will not return. I know about Uchiha Ryun. He alone slaughtered three thousand Suna nin. His Great Buddha emerged and wiped out three thousand Iwa nin. He broke the Third Raikage's nin-taijutsu with his physical constitution. He directly took the Three Tails from the Third Mizukage for his own village to use." The staff member spoke indifferently, listing each situation he had learned about.
The newcomer's face turned pale. He quickly nodded. "Sir, you are absolutely right." Then he erased Kakuzu's name from the list of best performing bounty hunters and handed it to the staff member.
The staff member sighed and shook his head. He patted the newcomer's shoulder. "Your teacher's old friend is going to die. I will go buy some wine to see him off." After saying that, he left the black market.
Actually, he was going to drink and play cards. But newcomers were more naive. They would not think that much. They would just be dutiful and feel they did not do well enough.
The newcomer said with a serious expression, "Okay, teacher." Then he threw himself into his work.
At night.
Kakuzu had just reached the gate of Konoha Village. He rubbed his eyes. He was shocked by the scene before him.
There were all kinds of colorful lights, stalls, snacks, and barbecue outside. The aroma almost made him cry with desire. He could not help but blush. His past life was practically lived in vain.
The guards at the gate saw him. Thinking he was a passing traveler, they quickly said, "Welcome to the Konoha night market. Inside there are snacks from Konoha and various places. There are also jewels and jade. Please come in and enjoy."
Kakuzu was very surprised. 'Was Konoha's defense so lax. They let anyone in.' What he did not know was that with Uchiha Ryun and the elite members of the Konoha Military Police Force from various clans, even if a fly entered, those above would know.
As for being so bold. You could ask Granny Chiyo, ask Tsuchikage Ōnoki, ask Raikage A. They would tell you the answer.
Kakuzu walked on Konoha's streets. Seeing the lively atmosphere and delicious food on the street, he could not help but drool. But when he saw the prices, he quickly stopped. No, spending money would be like taking his life.
Also, from his observation, merchants and shinobi from various countries were all on Konoha's streets. And Konoha was not worried at all. Those shinobi were also not afraid Konoha would attack.
Finally, Kakuzu was too hungry. He bought a simple sushi for less than ten ryo. This still made him feel pain for a long time.
Outside, it would only cost two ryo. Konoha was too expensive. While crying, he searched for traces of Uchiha Ryun. He had already memorized Uchiha Ryun's appearance. So while eating sushi, he stared at every shinobi around him.
Suddenly, he saw a figure that looked very similar to Uchiha Ryun. He quickly shoved the last five pieces of sushi into his mouth and chewed frantically. But considering there were so many people around, he suppressed his desire to attack.
He followed that figure closely. His hands were in his pockets. Inside his pockets were kunai and shuriken.
Uchiha Madara frowned. He patted Izuna's shoulder and muttered, "Do you feel it."
Uchiha Izuna smiled on the surface, but his tone was icy cold. "Naturally, brother. Another person who does not know better is causing trouble."
"This aura, I think I have encountered it somewhere. But there are many people here. Take him to the Forest of Death before acting." Uchiha Madara said.
Uchiha Izuna nodded. The two of them quickened their pace.
Kakuzu was shocked. 'I have been discovered. But I will not let you get away, Uchiha Ryun.'
He also increased his speed. But he found the other party's speed was still increasing. Damn it. He could not keep up.
But the figure ahead seemed to realize this. It started to slow down again, afraid he would fall behind.
"Humph, you're stupid. You knew you couldn't win, yet you still ran for your life. Your breathing must be disordered now. Run, run. Once you reach the woods ahead, you'll die!" Kakuzu's heart moved, and he accelerated again.
Uchiha Madara raised the corner of his mouth. "I remember now. The guy who attacked Hashirama during the first Five Kage Summit was him!"
Uchiha Izuna was stunned. "Brother, does that mean he is very strong?"
Uchiha Madara sneered, "He threw a kunai from eight hundred miles away, and when he saw the wooden man, he ran away."
Uchiha Izuna: …
Wow, what a great guy. I originally thought that he would run away after attacking Hashirama, and he was a little worried, but it turned out to be such an attack. I am really impressed!
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