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"I wonder how high it will ultimately reach!"
Tsunade said excitedly.
"It might reach 100 million."
Kitazawa said with a smile.
"One hundred million? That's impossible."
Tsunade shook her head subconsciously and said.
One hundred million is an astronomical figure for ninjas.
Sarutobi Asuma's head only cost 35 million ryo.
Take Jiraiya as an example; the total rewards he earned throughout his life were probably around 600 million.
Although he is often away from home, he has accomplished a great deal and is considered one of the best among the Jonin.
Most importantly, he is very strong and most of his missions are high-level.
For example, he completed 614 A-level missions and 138 S-level missions.
Even an ordinary Jonin would struggle to complete half, let alone a third, of the missions in their entire life.
Half an hour later, only three ladies remained to participate in the bidding.
These three noble ladies were the most distinguished among them, apart from the Lady of the Great Ming.
They didn't get along with each other, so they were always competing.
Tsunade bit her lip.
She felt more nervous than she had ever been during her first S-rank mission.
As she expected, it didn't reach 100 million taels, but it was still 80 million taels.
"So much money!"
Tsunade's eyes sparkled like jewels.
"He's supposed to be the Hokage, how can he be so unrefined?"
Kitazawa looked at her expression and asked with a smile.
Tsunade was in a good mood and didn't take her teasing to heart.
Of the 80 million taels, she could get 10%, which is 8 million taels, enough for her to squander in the casino for a long time.
And this is just the beginning.
"Don't overthink it."
Tsunade quickly shook her head and said, "The thought of so much money makes me feel like being a ninja has no meaning."
"How is it meaningless?"
Kitazawa glanced at the sky and said, "In the ninja world, strength is ultimately the most important thing."
After the Akatsuki launched the Eye of the Moon Project, Kaguya Otsutsuki descended, and even the richest person was a lamb to the slaughter.
Once he has invincible strength, he won't need to hold any necklace auctions; these people will willingly give him money.
As for now, Kitazawa will temporarily abide by the ninja code.
"How come you're more open-minded than me?"
Tsunade asked, puzzled.
Logically speaking, young people like Kitazawa are the least able to resist temptation.
But he remained remarkably calm in the face of such a huge sum of 80 million.
"Personally, I prefer to pursue strength."
Kitazawa said casually.
He couldn't possibly tell Tsunade that it was because I had seen aliens.
"Hmph, then why did you say you'd keep my money safe?"
Tsunade pursed her lips and said, "Why don't you just give me the money directly?"
"That's impossible."
Kitazawa met her gaze and said calmly.
"hateful!"
Upon hearing this, Tsunade immediately retorted, displeased, "I am your teacher!"
"The auction is over, it's our turn. You can make a list of the ladies who want to commission jewelry later."
After Kitazawa finished speaking, he walked into the courtyard.
Tsunade felt like she had punched cotton.
Her student wasn't afraid of her at all, which made her feel very unrespecting as a teacher.
Unfortunately, Kitazawa was too outstanding, and she really couldn't control him.
The two of them worked until evening before finally dealing with the group of wealthy ladies.
Kitazawa looked at the money in the passbook and nodded in satisfaction.
Although strength is paramount in the ninja world, money still plays a significant role.
After all, not every ninja can become invincible.
For him, the 80 million taels came very easily and at no cost.
All raw materials come from the ocean.
At most, he only needs to pay some wages to the Hyuga clan and the Kado Shipping Company.
Kitazawa is now curious about how Hyuga Hiashi will react when he sees so much money.
This is a good opportunity to get him to send more people.
"show me!"
Tsunade stepped forward and said in a loud voice.
She would go to the casino whenever she had money, so much so that she never saved any money, only a bunch of IOUs.
Eighty million taels of silver was the largest sum of money she had ever received.
Kitazawa unfolded the bankbook and faced it towards her.
But he put it away when she reached for the passbook.
"Is that the kind of person you think I am?"
Tsunade asked, speechless.
"We've been in the Metropolitan Area for a week now, when are we going back?"
Kitazawa promptly changed the question.
"tomorrow."
Tsunade paused for a moment, then became excited again, "You're coming to the casino with me tonight!"
"You've just earned eight million taels, and you're already thinking of giving it away?"
Kitazawa shook his head and asked.
"What are you talking about?"
Tsunade couldn't help but punch him, and said with great confidence, "I'm definitely going to win from eight million taels to eighty million taels!"
But as it turns out, there were no surprises in her gambling.
A snap.
After losing all night, Tsunade walked down the street and crushed a pebble to pieces.
Kitazawa's eyelids twitched as he watched.
Those high-heeled sandals would definitely kill someone if they stepped on them.
Kitazawa followed her without saying much, lest he be implicated.
The two returned to Daming Prefecture.
"Wake me up tomorrow!"
Tsunade, still furious, returned to her room.
The next morning, after having breakfast, the two bid farewell to the Daimyo's family and left the metropolis of the Land of Fire.
Since Tsunade had already spent a week traveling, they returned at a normal pace, arriving at Konoha Village by evening.
When do you plan to go to Otogakure?
Tsunade stopped at the front door and looked at Kitazawa.
Give me a week.
Kitazawa thought for a moment and then said.
"Ah."
Tsunade paused for a moment and said, "Your safety is the most important thing. We can catch Orochimaru next time."
After she finished speaking, she went into the house and closed the door without waiting for Kitazawa's reply.
"I am back!"
Kitazawa opened the door and called out to the living room.
A fragrant breeze wafted over.
Kurenai Yuhi appeared in front of him and hugged him.
She found it extremely difficult to be alone this week.
Kitazawa lowered his head and kissed her without saying a word.
The two argued for several minutes before reluctantly parting ways.
Why did you take so long?
Kurenai Yuhi took a breath and asked curiously.
"The main reason is that a lot of time was spent on publicity."
Kitazawa pulled her into the living room and asked, "Guess how much our first necklace sold for?"
"At least thirty million taels."
Kurenai thought for a moment and then said.
She had also seen the necklace that was being auctioned; it was decorated with various gemstones, diamonds, and jade, and it looked very expensive.
"It's eighty million taels."
Kitazawa sat on the sofa and hugged her.
"so much?"
Kurenai's eyes widened, and she instinctively sat on his lap.
"They were all wealthy ladies."
Kitazawa rubbed her thigh and said with a smile, "And most importantly, it's about saving face."
"I'm rich!"
Kurenai excitedly kissed him on the cheek and said.
She suddenly felt like she had lost all motivation in life.
Eighty million taels of silver would require completing eighty S-level missions to earn.
In fact, she has completed no more than twenty S-class missions to date.
After all, she had only recently become a Jonin.
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