"Any other requests? Just say them all now."
Kawaki knew Kakuzu still had something to say but was too embarrassed.
"You guys from Konoha higher-ups can't come after me again."
Kakuzu finally voiced his concern.
"Fine, I agree."
Kawaki responded promptly and clearly. Kakuzu couldn't even believe his own ears.
"I'll go back and attend to official matters later."
"You didn't cause much damage to our village anyway."
"Might as well let you go."
"But..."
Kawaki suddenly changed tone. Kakuzu wisely cooperated.
"Please speak."
Kakuzu looked at Kawaki with expectation in his eyes, which clearly pleased Kawaki.
"Don't mention this money to anyone else. You understand."
Kawaki spoke softly while giving Kakuzu a meaningful glance.
"Understood, I understand completely."
Now Kakuzu finally felt relieved. As long as Kawaki wanted to keep this fortune for himself, he wouldn't dare to capture Kakuzu again.
Otherwise, if Kakuzu spilled the beans, this money would become public funds.
Hatake Kawaki wouldn't see a single penny of it.
"That's good then. Going back will make my wife happy too."
Kawaki smiled, his face radiating kindness. But only he knew the scheming thoughts hidden within.
He had never intended to keep the money for himself in the first place, and Tsunade wouldn't want to pocket it either.
Nine hundred million ryo was certainly no small sum, but to them, it wasn't life-changing wealth by any means.
"Hehe~ Seems like Hokage-sama truly is a man of passion."
Kakuzu harbored no suspicions at all. He'd heard long ago that Konoha's Hokage loved gambling—sure enough, he loved money too.
In his heart, Kakuzu already classified Kawaki and Tsunade together—neither were good people.
"Alright, let's not waste time with more chatter."
"I'll go out first to find someone to treat you."
"You know what needs to be done about the rest."
Saying so, Kawaki stood up and prepared to leave.
"Got it, got it."
Kakuzu broke into a wide smile.
Though he regretted losing the money, staying alive was already a miracle.
"Alright, just wait for me a moment."
Kawaki pushed open the door and stepped out, no longer able to hide his grin.
"Lord Kawaki, have you finished your interrogation?"
The two original Anbu hadn't strayed far, ready to answer Kawaki's summons at any moment.
"Most of it is done. Just keep watch outside."
"I'll be right back."
With a delighted expression, Kawaki disappeared before them.
"Big bro, I'm back."
Kawaki slouched down on the sofa.
"So soon?"
Sakumo showed some surprise. He already knew what Kawaki needed to take care of.
"Don't forget who I am."
A smug grin stretched across Kawaki's face—it practically begged for a punch.
"Alright, you've got something to say. Out with it."
Well, Sakumo *was* his older brother—he knew Kawaki well enough to know something was up.
"Call over the Medical Ninja."
"And bring Minato here too."
Without hesitation or delay, Kawaki directly stated his request.
Before long, Minato and a Medical Ninja arrived at Sakumo's office.
"You're coming with me," Kawaki said, pointing to the Medical Ninja.
"Of course, Lord Kawaki."
The Medical Ninja replied respectfully.
"Minato, come here."
Lord Kawaki waved a hand, and Minato approached slowly.
"You must gather someone immediately..."
Lord Kawaki whispered into Minato's ear for quite a while.
"Did you get all that?"
After finishing, he double-checked with Minato.
"Yes, teacher. I'll go handle it right away."
Minato nodded. His face twitched slightly beneath the mask.
What a shameless teacher!
"Go on then. Let's move out."
Lord Kawaki cracked his neck. He couldn't help giving himself a mental thumbs-up for handling this so skillfully.
The Medical Ninja followed Lord Kawaki outside, while Minato left shortly after exchanging greetings with Sakumo.
...
"Heal him a bit."
Arriving at Interrogation Room 3 together with the Medical Ninja, Lord Kawaki pointed at Kakuzu.
"Right away."
Despite feeling puzzled, the Medical Ninja complied.
"Thank you."
Kakuzu was actually very polite at this point, sitting quietly without showing any ferocity.
"Hmph."
The Medical Ninja softly responded, not saying much else.
Green chakra flowed from his hands as Kakuzu started to be healed gradually.
About fifteen minutes later, the Medical Ninja was already soaked in sweat, but finally completed Kakuzu's full recovery.
"Lord Kawaki, he's completely healed now."
The Medical Ninja had truly given his all during the treatment.
"You did well. Take a rest first."
"There will certainly be rewards waiting for you later."
Lord Kawaki added extra words, and Kakuzu's lips slightly curled upward.
He pictured a scene where Lord Kawaki bribed the Medical Ninja, which made him feel even more confident.
"I'm honored, but undeserving."
The Medical Ninja respectfully took his leave, visibly nervous.
Just being able to assist Lord Kawaki had thrilled him—how could he dare ask for rewards?
"So, how about handing over half first?"
Lord Kawaki sat down again in front of Kakuzu.
"No problem."
This time, Kakuzu agreed readily without hesitation.
"You're not actually carrying it on you, are you?"
If he indeed carried it on him, Lord Kawaki would consider himself pitifully foolish.
"Obviously, I wouldn't carry that much on me."
Kakuzu dispelled Kawaki's self-doubt.
"I've stored them separately in several major countries' banks. They verify passwords, not identities."
"I'll give you some passwords first. Confirm everything before releasing me."
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Kakuzu had no intention of deceiving Lord Kawaki, but he was wary that Kawaki might not believe him.
"Alright, since you're cooperative, I'm cooperative too."
"Once confirmed and everything checks out, I'll personally escort you out of the village."
Lord Kawaki displayed an image of being trustworthy.
"Got any paper and pen?"
Kakuzu looked around. Nothing was visible on the table.
"A few passwords? Do you think I can't remember them?"
Lord Kawaki scoffed with disdain.
"That's honestly hard to remember."
Kakuzu knew how complex his passwords were.
"No worries. Just tell me."
Strangely, Lord Kawaki felt confident in his memory.
"Fine."
Kakuzu leaned slightly closer to Lord Kawaki, who remained completely unfazed.
"The password is..."
After Kakuzu finished speaking, he looked at Kawaki with a questioning gaze.
"Someone, bring me some paper and a pen."
Kawaki scratched his head. What the hell kind of password is this? So hard to remember.
"I can understand. I made it too complicated," Kakuzu admitted, mentally cursing himself a thousand times over but still choosing to take the blame.
"It's better to just write it down."
After Kawaki spoke, his face turned slightly red.
Better watch the bragging from now on—it was truly embarrassing.
As an Anbu brought over paper and pen, Kakuzu took them while glancing at Kawaki.
The unspoken message was clear: Should this guy step out first so our deal doesn't get exposed?
I don't mind, but you, Kawaki Hatake, aren't just anyone in Konoha.
"Don't worry, he's one of us."
Kawaki's words left the Anbu utterly stunned—since when did *he* become "one of us" alongside a captive?
But he didn't speak, just stood silently by.
"That works."
After hearing that, Kakuzu swiftly wrote several sets of passwords on the paper.
"This holds exactly five hundred million ryo."
"It's a bit more than half, but whatever."
Kakuzu calmly handed the paper and pen to Kawaki.
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