Chapter 61: Haven't I Always Conquered People with Virtue?
A bit of national quintessence seems to have leaked out.
But Naruto didn't really care much about that.
Kurama had definitely noticed the other two people in the room.
It slightly narrowed its eyes and looked toward Zabuza with a scrutinizing gaze.
It exhaled a heavy, foul breath.
"So you're the one running your mouth, huh?"
"Master, don't hold me back—this old man is gonna fight this bastard one-on-one!"
A small black sphere was condensing in its mouth.
The energy contained within was incomparably violent.
Who knows how many times stronger it was compared to the Chidori and Rasengan Naruto had just used.
This was also why Naruto hadn't used any other techniques.
Otherwise—even Kurama right in front of him would have to wag its tail, act cute and coquettish, and obediently behave like a harmless little plush toy.
Thud…
Zabuza couldn't stand steady and staggered down to one knee.
Upon closer inspection, it was easy to see that Zabuza was trembling all over at this moment.
His face turned deathly pale.
His lips kept shivering nonstop.
Clink—
The two senbon in Haku's hand slipped and fell to the ground.
His reaction was exactly the same as Zabuza's.
Kurama had absolutely no intention of actually blasting the two of them with a Tailed Beast Ball here!
Even though ever since it fused and recovered the other half of its power, plus constantly tempering and strengthening itself inside Naruto,
now it only wanted to show off properly in front of Naruto!
Increase, increase—Naruto's good impression of it.
The Tailed Beast Ball condensing in its mouth appeared faintly.
It had no real intention of firing it.
Don't underestimate this small Tailed Beast Ball—the damage it could cause would easily level this place flat. It would be quite simple.
Besides that, the commotion it would cause would definitely be huge.
Naruto irritably smacked the back of Kurama's head.
"What are you doing? Really want to tear the house down?"
"You're not a Husky."
"Don't mess around with that."
The technique was interrupted; the Tailed Beast Ball in its mouth instantly dispersed.
Kurama looked at Naruto pitifully.
Boss, listen to my explanation—I really don't want to demolish the house.
cough cough… By the way, what kind of creature is a Husky?
Is it some famous summoning beast in the ninja world?
How come I've never heard of it before?
Cold sweat seeped down Zabuza's back.
Now he was completely convinced.
"Master! We are willing to obey you completely!"
This came straight from Zabuza's heart.
Naruto wasn't just a little bit stronger than him.
He was outrageously strong!
As for resisting?
Heh heh heh… he'd need the courage to even think about it.
And at this very moment, Zabuza had already figured it out.
Submitting to the strong isn't a bad thing at all!
Moreover—this is a perfect jinchūriki!
The name of the Nine-Tails rang like thunder in Zabuza's ears.
Even if he hadn't eaten pork, he had seen pigs run.
Besides,
Kurama had just revealed a fraction of its power in front of them.
And just that tiny fraction was already enough to take their lives directly!
As easy as crushing two ants.
As Zabuza bowed his head in submission, Haku also knelt in submission.
Naruto shrugged.
"Wouldn't it have been better to do this earlier?"
"I didn't force you guys—you agreed willingly."
Naruto was a true gentleman.
Forcing others was something he absolutely refused to do.
Zabuza and Haku were stunned for a moment.
Then they nodded repeatedly without pause.
"Yes yes, Master is right."
"Exactly—Master is powerful, we truly submit willingly, you didn't force us."
Damn, can you have even a little more shame?
You keep saying you're not forcing us.
Then hurry up and put Kurama away!
It's scary, okay?!
Zabuza and Haku felt extremely bitter inside!
Their clothes were soaked through three layers with cold sweat.
They wanted to say something,
but one glare from Kurama
made both of them obediently shut their mouths.
Naruto rubbed his chin and smacked his lips.
"Why does Kurama's style feel so off?"
"Why do their tones sound so sanctimonious and hypocritical?"
"Haven't I always conquered people with virtue?"
Naruto threw the question at Kurama.
This question made Kurama's eyelids twitch like crazy.
Boss, can you please have a shred of shame?
Conquering with virtue?
I think it's more like conquering with fists!
But after enjoying the benefits of staying by Naruto's side these past few days,
Kurama spoke sincerely this time.
"Master is right! I think they're just dishonest."
"No strength, trash and love to show off—keeping them wastes food; letting them live wastes air."
"I say, just let me fire one Tailed Beast Ball and blast them into slag!"
Naruto noticed more national quintessence leaking out.
Gotta say—Kurama learns really fast!
This skill at roasting people—if placed in his previous life,
would probably make him the national server's number one Bai Qi!
Kurama's words left Zabuza and Haku completely speechless!
That damn fox was right!
One small Tailed Beast Ball from it really could blast them into slag.
So both of them couldn't help but tremble.
Naruto put away his playful mood and gave Kurama another smack on the head.
"Alright, stop messing around—come back! I still have serious business to discuss!"
The plush-toy version of little Kurama did a few flips in mid-air.
It looked innocent: Master, why hit me again?
Is it because of these two pieces of trash?
Sigh… so unlucky…
Human relationships are so complicated.
Unlike us tailed beasts—when someone disagrees, just fight and be done with it.
If you lose, it just proves your skills aren't good enough.
"Oh." Kurama responded, and instantly returned to Naruto's body.
With everything settled.
Naruto began to voice the plan he had already thought through long ago.
"Now that Mr. Gato is dead, you two will take over his shipping company."
Zabuza, you use Transformation Technique to impersonate Gato. Haku, you assist from the side!"
This matter wasn't difficult to execute.
Gato had very few relatives.
He managed a huge business alone.
Sometimes he couldn't even handle it all.
And Zabuza was originally a specialist in assassination and intelligence.
Imitating Gato's daily habits and some of his catchphrases
would be ridiculously easy to fool those people.
After all, they were just employees.
They had very little direct contact with the boss.
How would they notice the boss had suddenly been replaced?
Besides,
ordinary workers like them
only cared whether they got paid enough.
As for who the boss was—they didn't care.
Once Zabuza got all the various businesses in order,
Naruto could just collect the money.
Take as much as he wanted.
Someone was managing it anyway.
Although compared to the richest woman in the ninja world—Konan—the amount was less.
But for the current Naruto, it was still fine.
Oh wait—Konan can't be called a rich woman.
Her expenses are way too high!
After all, making explosive tags isn't cheap.
And when she fights, she uses at least thousands of tags each time!
Sometimes tens of thousands—even millions.
Expenses are enormous!
So she can only be called the ninja world's number one spendthrift girl.
As for Konan, Naruto was also looking forward to meeting her.
What normal person doesn't like beautiful women?
Even some girls enjoy looking at beautiful women.
Let alone boys.
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