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[Host: Uchiha Night (One Tomoe)]
[Chakra Level: Chūnin (Level 3)]
[Chakra Nature: Fire (Level 3), Lightning (Level 4)]
[Swordsmanship (Taijutsu): LV4, Medical Ninjutsu: LV4]
[Gold Coins: 12.35 million]
In the Konoha Camp, Uchiha Night wore a worried expression, while Shisui opposite him looked ashamed, as if to say he wanted to help but couldn't.
"Shisui, now that Orochimaru-sensei's research has reached its most critical stage, he needs some rare research materials. You know that gold is the hard currency for transactions with the outside world these days."
With a worried look on his face, Uchiha Night continued. Shisui nodded solemnly upon hearing this: "Big Brother Night, don't worry. I'll contact the clan immediately. Here is the funding for this time."
With that, he pushed a heavy briefcase over. Seeing the gold, Uchiha Night didn't show any happiness; instead, he feigned a heavy heart and sighed deeply.
Seeing this, Shisui couldn't help but look puzzled. "Big Brother Night, if Lord Orochimaru is short on funds, I will definitely report to the clan head and request more."
He had already embezzled half of the funds, amounting to over ten million, which would be at least fifty million in monetary terms, equivalent to one and a half Asuma Sarutobi.
In the original story, the underground bounty for Jirōbō was thirty million, and Asuma Sarutobi was thirty-five million. Some people say this is the price of an elite jōnin, but everyone forgets their identities.
An ordinary ninja has one price, but if he has an additional identity, his value will increase exponentially.
Jirōbō and Asuma Sarutobi are both part of the 'Twelve Guardian Ninja' of the Land of Fire. This identity is like the head of the presidential bodyguard. Jirōbō later became the head priest of the Fire Temple, and Asuma Sarutobi, being the son of the Third Hokage, says it all.
It's almost like the son of the president. Knowing that the son of the Third Hokage is worth thirty-five million, how can other elite jōnin compare?
Moreover, a bounty is like a situation from a past life. If someone needs to assassinate someone with a very high status, regardless of the purpose, this one job will at least ensure a good life for three years.
Therefore, Asuma Sarutobi's bounty of thirty-five million is a huge sum.
The Uchiha Clan has already provided over a hundred million in financial support to Orochimaru, which is more than enough. It's just that half of it was embezzled.
"Sigh, Shisui!"
At this moment, Uchiha Night showed a hesitant look, which instantly made Shisui look puzzled and worried. He said solemnly, "Big Brother Night, have you encountered any difficulties? The clan has ordered that, once there is any issue, the Uchiha elite on the front lines will prioritize your tasks."
It must be said that to win over the future Fifth Hokage, the Uchiha Clan is pulling out all the stops. In the original story, there was no direction, but this time, with Uchiha Night leading the way, they have a clear direction. Orochimaru needs money? Fine, we'll give him money, just to earn his trust, the trust of the future Hokage.
Seeing Shisui's serious expression, Uchiha Night hesitated and then sighed, "Shisui, Orochimaru-sensei has shed countless drops of blood for the village and has finally developed Wood Release Ninjutsu. But now, it seems that Danzo is using this to threaten him."
"What!" Shisui was shocked upon hearing this and then suppressed his shock, saying solemnly, "What's going on?"
It must be said that in Shisui's mind, the Third Hokage, Danzo, and other high-ranking officials are all disciples of the Second Hokage, especially Danzo, who is the right-hand man of the Hokage. How can he threaten Orochimaru?
After all, Orochimaru is not only the future Fifth Hokage but also a disciple of the Third Hokage.
Seeing Shisui's shock, Uchiha Night shook his head and sighed, "I'm not sure what's happening. It seems that Danzo doesn't want Orochimaru-sensei to become Hokage."
"What about the Third Hokage? Doesn't the Hokage know about Danzo?"
Suddenly, Shisui stopped talking. He didn't say the rest, but looking at Uchiha Night's bitter smile, he seemed to understand something.
How could the Third Hokage not know? After all, he is the Hokage. But why doesn't he stop it, and why doesn't he want Orochimaru to become Hokage?
All these questions were deeply buried in Shisui's heart, his mind buzzing. In his mind, he saw Orochimaru as the future Hokage, filled with respect and blind trust.
But suddenly, he seemed to realize that the glow around Danzo and the retiring Third Hokage had dimmed a bit.
This is the influence of preconceived notions. With the halo of the Hokage, Orochimaru, for Shisui, is trust and respect, while the retiring Hokage naturally has a weaker halo.
Especially when compared, it made him even more confused. What reason could there be for the Third Hokage to do nothing, knowing that Orochimaru is the Hokage's disciple?
"Shisui, now Danzo can only delay Orochimaru-sensei's succession as Hokage, but it won't last long. Moreover, Orochimaru-sensei has already started working on the Wood Release experiment again. Once another Wood Release ninja is created, with such a great achievement, no one will be able to stop Orochimaru-sensei from becoming the Fifth Hokage."
Uchiha Night spoke firmly, not criticizing the Third Hokage or Danzo, but only saying that Orochimaru-sensei is preparing to become the Fifth Hokage with the achievement of the Wood Release ninja.
After all, no one would think that a ninja with Orochimaru's status would defect. One of the Sannin, a disciple of the Third Hokage, a strong contender for the Fourth Hokage, and the future Fifth Hokage—under all these halos, not just Shisui, but even the Kage of other countries wouldn't believe it.
If you tell them now that one of Konoha's Sannin, Orochimaru, is going to defect, they would definitely laugh it off.
"Big Brother Night, rest assured. This time, I will personally report the importance of the matter to the clan head and ensure Lord Orochimaru's success!"
At this moment, human experimentation was acceptable to Shisui. After all, the Second Hokage did it, and the Third Hokage did it during his reign. All for the village, Orochimaru is following orders, naturally for the village. After all, look, it succeeded, didn't it?
Seeing Shisui's promise, Uchiha Night also showed a determined look and nodded solemnly, "Shisui, I count on you. Now Danzo has almost cut off all funding for the research. This is our Uchiha's only chance. Regardless of whether this experiment succeeds, as long as Orochimaru-sensei becomes the Fifth Hokage, the Uchiha will regain the Hokage's trust and return to the center of power in Konoha."
This firm and hopeful speech instantly made Shisui even more determined. He said solemnly, "Big Brother Night, don't worry. The Uchiha Clan may lack other things, but it certainly doesn't lack money."
Wow, really rich, no wonder they are Konoha's first noble family. At this moment, Uchiha Night, who had been feeling a bit guilty, secretly muttered to himself that he still needed to work hard.
Look, the first noble family of Konoha, they lack everything but money. He is working to save the Uchiha, always striving for the Uchiha. What's wrong with spending a bit of his family's money? Isn't this very normal?
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