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Chapter 31 Hanzo: I Need More Money
"Withdraw."

Hanzo waved his hand, dismissing the Rain Ninja.

The Rain Ninjas hesitated for a moment, but when a cold gaze fell upon them, they all bowed their heads in obedience and scattered like birds.

"Let's put away this boring little trick of testing."

Hanzo regained his composure, reached out from the still intact tea table, picked up a teacup and brought it to his lips: "The ninja world is not peaceful these days. Go back and tell Hiruzen Sarutobi that I hope this is the first and last time, otherwise he should understand the consequences."

Despite the intense collision between the two, the nearest tea table remained undamaged, and not a drop of tea was spilled.

This demonstrates just how terrifying a true Kage-level powerhouse's control over their power can be.

Uchiha Muneki silently compared himself to these Kage-level powerhouses in his mind, realizing that he was still quite a distance away from them.

"I will tell the teacher the truth."

Tsunade abandoned her disdain and slowly stood up, saying, "Inform us about the sealing once you're ready."

Although it was only a brief encounter, she was able to successfully understand the demigod's true strength.

Although it is very old, its tiger-like might still remain.

"Walk."

Having achieved her goal, Tsunade didn't linger any longer. She turned around, called Munezuki and Hikaru, and left the room.

The journey back was once again led by Yu Ren.

Back in her room, Tsunade seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, plopping down on the floor without any regard for her image, and said reluctantly, "I'm so tired. I should have known better than to agree to that old man's request. But that old bastard Hanzo is definitely not as simple as he seems."

"Lady Tsunade, your hand."

Uchiha Muneki's gaze fell on her right hand, and he frowned: "I didn't expect Hanzo of the Salamander to be so skilled at poisoning. If it weren't for my Sharingan, I probably wouldn't have been able to detect it."

In the instant they clashed, Hanzo used an imperceptible method to poison Tsunade.

"Ha, so many years have passed, and you haven't made any progress at all."

Tsunade glanced at her hand, then waved it dismissively, saying, "It's alright. I could have cured his poison a long time ago. It'll just take a little effort."

After Tsunade left, Hanzo remained silent for a long time.

The hand, hidden in the sleeve, was slowly pulled out, the entire palm distorted and trembling uncontrollably.

The excruciating pain of bones shattering beneath the skin could not move this demigod of the ninja world. He stared blankly for a moment, and finally a deep sense of helplessness appeared in his eyes.

No matter how hard they try to put on a good show, they can't hide the truth.

He is old.

Physical aging means a decrease in chakra reserves, along with a decline in energy and stamina.

How much longer can it hold out?
A look of bewilderment appeared in Hanzo's eyes. He had tried his whole life, but he still couldn't change the status quo.

Looking around, Amegakure remained subjugated to the Five Great Ninja Villages, the people were still shrouded in the shadow of war, and he was forced to become a monster that even he found repulsive.

Tap tap tap.
The sound of footsteps pulled Hanzo back to reality.

He put away all his weakness and helplessness, and once again became the ruthless and vicious Hanzo of the Salamander who held power in Amegakure.

"what's up?"

Hanzo's eyelids were lowered, and his tone revealed no emotion.

"Lord Hanzo, his men have arrived," the Rain Ninja said respectfully, kneeling on one knee.

"Oh, what day is it today?"

Hanzo frowned slightly, clenched his fist, his wrinkled face twitched, and sneered, "Even that stinking rat in the gutter can't resist testing me?"

"Fine, let him go to room B."

He had more than one residence in this vast underground labyrinth.

To prevent assassination attempts, he would randomly change his residence every so often. The Konoha ANBU member wearing an animal mask was brought to room number B by the Rain Ninja.

The room was furnished the same way, with simple tatami mats, without any sense of extravagance. Hanzo sat with his back to him, facing the wall.

Even after hearing someone enter, Hanzo didn't turn his head: "What is it?"

Feeling slighted like this, the Konoha Anbu were somewhat displeased, but they couldn't show it. They could only say in a stiff tone, "My name is Terai. Lord Danzo asked me to greet you and, incidentally, to make a deal with you."

"trade?"

Hanzo's droopy eyelids lifted slightly, revealing a glint of insight: "Interesting, continue."

"Tsunade and one of her ANBU companions should have arrived in Amegakure by now." Terai lowered his voice, not stating his purpose directly, but mentioning Tsunade and her group with a deeper meaning.

Whoosh!
A cold glint grazed Terai's mask and embedded itself deeply in the wall behind it.

With a snap, the animal mask cracked open, Terai's pupils shrank abruptly, and the hairs on his body stood on end.

"I don't have time to listen to your nonsense."

Hanzo's voice was cold, like the biting wind of winter: "If there's a next time, I'll take your head off."

"Lord Danzo hopes you can take action and capture the ANBU member accompanying Tsunade." Sensing the faint killing intent emanating from the old man facing the wall, Terai dared not keep him in suspense any longer and poured out his words like beans spilling from a bamboo tube.

Hanzo said he would take off his head, and even if Danzo came, it wouldn't work!
So after pausing slightly, afraid of displeasing Hanzo, Terai continued, "Lord Danzo also said that if all else fails, we can take his Sharingan, and that will still count as completing the request."

Hanzo pondered for a moment, then asked, "What's so special about his Sharingan?"

"I'm sorry, I have no comment."

Terai's face stiffened, and he lowered his head deeply: "This is Lord Danzo's order, and I don't know the reason."

Hanzo, who was familiar with Root, didn't make things difficult for him. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I can accept this request, but only if Danzo can afford the price."

"Ten tons each of war supplies such as ore, ration pills, detonating tags, and herbs."

Terai stated his conditions directly: "Furthermore, Lord Danzo promised to send elite Root troops to help you quell the rebellion in Amegakure."

"not enough."

Hanzo slightly raised his eyelids and said in a firm tone, "If I make a move, Tsunade will definitely find out. Offending one of the Sannin head-on is not enough, so... more money is needed!"

"This..." Terai gritted his teeth and said, "Lord Danzo can only give you a maximum of 100 tons of supplies. That's the limit. Any more and the Third Hokage will find out!"

Hanzo finally nodded after receiving the hundred tons of supplies: "Alright, I, Hanzo, will accept this commission."

"I will go with you tomorrow."

Terai said respectfully, "I will do my best to distract Tsunade, and I will leave the rest to you."

"Um"

Hanzo closed his eyes again, seemingly falling asleep.

Seeing this, Terai knew he couldn't stay any longer, so he slowly moved and left the room.

Shortly after Terai left, a tiny black insect, about the size of a grain of rice, suddenly crawled out from the tatami mat where he had just sat and quietly made its way toward the crack by the door.

"Humph!"

A cold snort, as powerful as thunder.

The black insect was blown away by the blast wave and crashed into the wall. It fluttered twice, seemingly realizing that it had been discovered.

Buzz buzz.
The black insect flapped its wings and flew out the door at an extremely fast speed.

A kunai, swift as lightning, swept across the room with a cold glint. The black insect had no time to dodge and was pinned to the door frame.

Hanzo, who had been sitting facing the wall, turned around at some point and stared at the black insect on the door frame. A cold glint appeared in the depths of his turbid eyes: "A wicked insect, what a boring trick. No wonder he's always outdone by Hiruzen Sarutobi."

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