Kakuzu had long since lost his bearings, completely swayed by Yuuki's sales pitch.
His mind was filled with phrases like: others help you earn money, making money while lying down, passive income, no need to fight, no need to shed blood, easily achieving financial freedom.
For this, Kakuzu was willing to pay 5 million, no, 500,000 ryo to secure this partnership position!
Yuuki smiled and said, after hearing Kakuzu's offer.
"Mr. Kakuzu, someone like you, who so perfectly fits Konoha's requirements, doesn't need to pay anything to become a partner!"
After Yuuki finished speaking, in Kakuzu's eyes, he was glowing all over.
Even a god wouldn't be so dazzling!
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's sign the contract quickly!"
Kakuzu immediately rushed into the cabin, took out two high-quality sheets of paper from a metal box, and began writing furiously.
Sasori, who had witnessed the entire process, instinctively felt that something was off!
However, Sasori couldn't find any flaws in Yuuki's description. He only knew, based on his understanding of Yuuki, that things weren't as simple as they seemed.
Sasori, realizing something was amiss, didn't speak up to warn Kakuzu. Instead, he thought, Kakuzu's business is done, when will we discuss mine?
Is Konoha really going to abandon me?
Many of the products you just discussed, most of them had my contribution!
Kakuzu quickly finished writing the contract and signed his name.
Yuuki looked it over, noticed many loopholes, but said nothing, and also signed his name with a smile.
After the two reached an agreement, Yuuki spoke again, looking at Kakuzu, who was ready to make a big move.
"Mr. Kakuzu, you haven't forgotten about the big 100 million ryo deal, have you?"
Kakuzu, who had been joyful, suddenly paused. Right, what about that 100 million ryo deal?
Yuuki saw Kakuzu come back to his senses, extended a finger, and said with a smile.
"Since Mr. Kakuzu has already become Konoha's partner, to show our sincerity, Konoha can prepay Mr. Kakuzu one year's guarantee: 100 million ryo!"
"Really?"
Kakuzu was somewhat disbelieving that such a good thing would happen to him.
Yuuki smiled and nodded.
"Of course it's real. However, to receive the prepayment, you need to go to a bank in the Land of Fire. If it's on the way, we can go together."
"On the way, of course it's on the way. Don't you agree, Sasori!"
Kakuzu stared at Sasori with extremely dangerous eyes, as if he would immediately dismantle Sasori's body if he said no.
Killing him was out of the question; Kakuzu needed Sasori to be able to wander around outside.
Sasori, who also wanted to spend more time with Yuuki to return to Konoha, would never say anything inappropriate.
Thus, the three began to travel together towards the Land of Fire.
Two days later.
In a relatively prosperous town in the Land of Fire.
At the entrance of the town's only bank, Kakuzu, who had carefully counted all the money twice, spoke.
"No problem, exactly 100 million ryo!"
"Then, happy cooperation!"
Yuuki smiled and extended his right hand.
Kakuzu immediately extended his right hand, gripped it tightly, and likewise said.
"Happy cooperation!"
After letting go, Yuuki smiled and waved at the two.
"Gentlemen, farewell."
He then turned and walked away unhurriedly.
"Wait!"
Yuuki, who had walked less than five steps, heard the call from behind, and the smile on his face became very bright.
I thought you could really hold it in!
Yuuki turned around and asked with a very bright and sunny smile.
"Sasori-senpai, is there something you need?"
Two days of interaction had made Yuuki understand Sasori's hypocrisy.
He clearly yearned for Konoha so much, yet he pretended to be someone who would rather die than comply.
Knowing this, Yuuki had deliberately ignored Sasori for the past two days, only chatting animatedly with Kakuzu, and his conversations with Sasori, apart from greetings, never exceeded three sentences.
At this moment of parting, Sasori finally couldn't hold back.
Sasori, who also had a dream, had figured out a method during these two days.
"Uchi… Hokage-sama, I wonder if I can become Konoha's partner?"
As Sasori's words came out, he instantly felt a death glare beside him, from Kakuzu.
Yuuki shook his head, a playful smile on his face, and replied.
"I'm very sorry, Konoha already has an excellent partner. Also, Sasori-senpai, as far as I know, you don't seem to be interested in money. Why do you want to become Konoha's partner?"
At this point, nearing their separation, Sasori no longer pretended and spoke directly.
"My new puppets require a large amount of materials that are unique to Konoha. I want Konoha to provide them!"
Feeling that his words might be ambiguous, Sasori felt the need to add.
"I'm willing to pay!"
Yuuki shook his head again, directly refusing.
"Sasori-senpai, you should understand what those materials represent. Konoha cannot let them out!"
Seeing Sasori become downcast due to his refusal, Yuuki continued.
"However, considering our pleasant time together in the past, it's not entirely impossible."
After several emotional tugs-of-war over these two days, Sasori had completely fallen into Yuuki's rhythm.
"What method?"
Yuuki's familiar and bright smile appeared on his face once more.
"Sasori-senpai, are you familiar with the concept of shares?"
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