One million ryō sounds like a lot, but it is only the reward for two or three A-rank missions.
The reason Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno were very surprised was that as newly graduated genin, the missions they handled were only D-rank.
Such trivial tasks, which do not require direct combat and carry no life-threatening danger, pay at most ten thousand ryō.
So, from Naruto and Sakura's perspective, spending one million ryō to buy a treasure map whose authenticity is doubtful seemed unreasonable.
However, Uchiha Sasuke, who was desperate to increase his strength, only wanted to obtain the treasure of Uchiha Madara.
One million ryō might seem like a lot to ordinary people, or to newly graduated genin like Naruto.
But after all, the Uchiha clan was once a famous great ninja clan in the ninja world, whose accumulated wealth far exceeded what normal people could imagine.
Although most of the wealth was divided among the various factions of Konoha when the Uchiha clan was wiped out, at least Sasuke, the obvious sole Uchiha survivor, was left with enough for his livelihood.
Therefore, Sasuke only hesitated for a few seconds before agreeing to the deal without hesitation.
After all, if he could spend a million ryō to get Madara Uchiha's treasure, that would be very worthwhile.
As for the million ryō?
Sasuke considered it nothing but external possessions; compared to his own strength, even if he lost all his wealth, what would it matter?
Although Naruto Kōgi could not fully understand Sasuke's thoughts, he could roughly guess his attitude.
"Uchiha Sasuke, you are still too young!"
Shaking his head in his heart, Naruto Kōgi thought of the future Sakura Haruno striving for a house and smiled slightly.
"One last reminder: Madara Uchiha's treasure is real. Although I don't know the exact contents, it should surprise you..."
Saying this;
Silent Sasuke and the suspicious Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi Hatake looked at the scene.
Seeing this, Naruto Kōgi smiled and shook his head softly, saying quietly:
"Alright then, I wish you success!"
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The day after Sasuke obtained the treasure map, Team Seven accepted a mission to the Land of Waves, preparing to head to the border of the Land of Fire.
According to Sasuke's treasure map, Madara Uchiha's treasure was near the border of the Land of Fire, not far from the Land of Waves.
Coincidence?
Naruto Kōgi didn't know.
But precisely because he knew the treasure's location, he sold it to Sasuke.
That million ryō was also a considerable income for Naruto Kōgi at this moment.
After all, a lot had been spent for this layout.
Just the publicity and that small shop cost a lot.
In Team Seven;
"..."
Noticing Sasuke frequently looking at the treasure map, Kakashi Hatake sighed silently.
Kakashi also thought that the Madara Uchiha treasure was unlikely to be real.
Such a legendary ninja, comparable to the first Hokage Hashirama Senju, if he had left such treasure, how could there have been no news for decades?
Not even a single rumor!
Yet suddenly at this time, the Madara Uchiha treasure appeared out of nowhere and was talked about everywhere;
"Obviously, it must be Naruto Kōgi's doing!"
Thinking so, Kakashi recalled Naruto Kōgi's strange expression at their first meeting.
It seemed like he had been waiting a long time.
This made Kakashi suspect a conspiracy behind everything.
Therefore, during this mission, Kakashi informed the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi of everything and requested protection from the Anbu.
At the same time, to monitor Naruto Kōgi more strictly.
Thinking this, Kakashi glanced subtly to the side.
Although not a sensory ninja, Kakashi's experience as an elite jonin allowed him to sense the presence of an Anbu ninja nearby.
"Seems familiar! Could it be him..."
Thinking this, Kakashi felt a slight relief.
Because even if Naruto Kōgi was just playing a prank, encountering an attack from the Mist ninja on the way made Kakashi feel the mission was not simple.
Having the Anbu secretly protect them was a good idea.
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"Sasuke, you've looked at that treasure map a hundred times. Where is the treasure? Such a waste of a million ryō..."
Naruto grumbled unhappily, deeply regretting that million ryō.
Just a piece of old paper was exchanged for a million ryō!
If that million ryō had been his, how many bowls of Ichiraku ramen could he eat?
Thinking of the delicious aroma of Ichiraku ramen, Naruto felt jealous and heartbroken.
"..."
Sakura glared at Naruto unhappily but said nothing.
Although Sakura admired the silent Sasuke, she also thought spending a million ryō on a treasure map was somewhat foolish.
But since Sasuke was her ideal, how could she openly criticize?
She could only keep silent!
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"Hahaha, a treasure map! Is this a treasure hunt game? Back then, treasure hunting was one of our favorite games!"
Looking at Sasuke's treasure map, the famous bridge-building master Dazuna suddenly laughed out loud.
He marveled that even ninjas liked such games.
Then, looking at the archaic style of the treasure map, Dazuna said with feeling:
"Setting that aside, the treasure map is well made. It looks like an ancient legacy; the creator must have spent a lot of effort..."
Frowning slightly and glancing at the nagging old man Dazuna;
Sasuke lowered his head and carefully examined the treasure map again, then compared it with the surrounding environment.
"We've arrived!"
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