Konoha: The thirty-year-old Uchiha lacks motivation.

In the center of the courtyard,

Uchiha Gin sat cross-legged, holding the dull Three-Tails card between his fingers with one hand, muttering incantations.

Mito Uzumaki, acting as his accomplice, stood behind him, her hands clasped together, her body surging with almost tangible blue chakra, and countless tadpole-like runes spreading from her feet, completely surrounding the two of them.

"Big sister, are you really going to travel with demons?"

Not far away, Fubuki, filled with unease, remembered the deal her sister had just agreed to with Mito Uzumaki, and asked with a troubled expression,

"Fubuki, times have changed. Blindly sticking to the old ways will only make Kirigakure's situation more difficult."

Tornado turned her head away, her small face displaying a maturity that contradicted her childishness.

"But."

Fubuki bit her lip, about to say something more, but was interrupted by Tornado raising her hand.

"There are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests. Besides, her demands aren't unreasonable, and she's offering quite a lot."

Just now,

Mito Uzumaki generously stated that she would definitely help Tatsumaki defeat her rivals and win the title of Mizukage.

However, in exchange, Tatsumaki, after becoming the Mizukage, must unconditionally cooperate with Mito Uzumaki's work.

Tornado, of course, would not agree to this excessive request. She was a true-blue Kirigakure, a native citizen of the Land of Water, how could she betray her ancestors and become a traitor?

"Don't even think about it! I would never betray the village's interests!"

Filled with righteous indignation, Tornado slammed her hand on the table, spitting as she spoke, seemingly ready to break ties with Mito Uzumaki.

"Interests? Does your Hidden Mist Village offer any interests that I could covet?"

Mito Uzumaki, with an air of nonchalance, curled her lip in disdain, casually picked up the half-finished teacup left by Gin Uchiha, took a sip, and her brow furrowed slightly.

The candy's all gone!

"Then I will not betray the village that gave me birth and raised me for my own selfish desires!"

Tornado's righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor made Fubuki's eyes light up with admiration.

"I can give you 30% of the mission share of Wave Country Shipping Co., Ltd."

"really!?"

The tornado, who was all high-spirited just a moment ago, instantly changed her expression upon hearing these words.

The decline of Kirigakure was largely due to record-low revenue from missions, leading to stagnant development and even a reversal of progress.

The share of maritime transport and maintenance services, which used to be the primary source of income, has been taken over by the suddenly rising Whirlpool Clan.

The workload within the Land of Water is completely insufficient to support the development of Kirigakure. The former Mizukage have considered expanding their operations outside the village.

But they soon returned, for there was nowhere else for them to stay.

A mysterious mercenary group known as the Ghost Soldier Team basically monopolizes all noble missions except for those from the five great nations, leaving only scraps that even a dog would shake its head at.

If the Uzumaki clan could truly allocate a share of the maritime transport and maintenance tasks they've dominated for so many years to her, it would undoubtedly give the nearly collapsed Kirigakure a much-needed reprieve.

"My word is my bond. It's just a mere 30% of the mission share; this is just the appetizer for our cooperation."

Seeing the excited Tornado, Mito Uzumaki nodded slightly.

"This is just the appetizer?"

Does that mean there's something bigger coming up?

Tornado couldn't believe it; this wasn't just setting conditions, it was practically a charity event to help the poor and bring warmth.

"That's right, but it all depends on your performance."

"What exactly is your purpose?"

There's no such thing as charity without a reason. Tornado frowned and asked seriously,

"I said, as long as you and the Hidden Mist Village under your rule obey, that's all that matters."

Mito Uzumaki rested her chin on her hand, a subtle glint of shrewdness flashing in her slightly narrowed, beautiful eyes.

If she wanted to destroy Kirigakure as it is now, it would be incredibly easy; but to completely eradicate Kirigakure's roots, that would be virtually impossible.

Rather than letting the already impoverished Uzumaki clan and the massive Kirigakure village drag on, it's better to take them in and treat them like dogs. Feeding them scraps will earn them immense gratitude; why not?

"this"

Tornado was caught in a deep dilemma. She wanted to earn money while maintaining her integrity, but reality didn't seem to allow it.

"Think it over carefully. This cooperation will be entirely beneficial to both you and Kirigakure. What are you waiting for?"

Mito Uzumaki's voice seemed to possess some kind of magic. Upon hearing it, Tornado slowly raised her head and asked the question that concerned her most.

"Can you guarantee you won't make me do anything to betray the village?"

"Don't worry, I make hundreds of millions every minute, I don't have time for such petty tricks."

"Okay! I promise you."

Having made up her mind, Tornado extended her small hand. Mito Uzumaki nodded in response, but did not shake hands.

"What do you mean by that?"

"You seem to have misunderstood me. I'm recruiting followers, not discussing cooperation."

"you!"

Mito Uzumaki pulled out a pre-drafted contract from her pocket and tossed it to the hopping mad Tornado.

"Sign it, and all the promises I just made will take effect."

Tornado clenched her fist, but ultimately decided to sign her name on the contract.

"Very well, from now on you shall call me Your Majesty."

Retrieving the still-wet contract, Mito Uzumaki nodded in satisfaction. This meant she had successfully recruited the dog; from now on, no one would bother the Land of Whirlpools' business at sea anymore.

"Hmph! I don't want to!"

"You can call her 'Big Sister' if you like."

"Yes, boss!"

Seeing Mito Uzumaki snatch the Three-Tails card from Gin Uchiha's hand, Tatsumaki's momentum plummeted, and she quickly slid to her knees.

"Those who understand the times are wise."

"The boss is right!"

"Gintoki, are you done yet? My arm is getting tired from holding it up."

The scene shifts back to the present, where Mito Uzumaki, who has maintained the sealing technique for two and a half minutes, quietly asks Gin Uchiha, who is muttering to himself with his eyes closed.

"Wait a little longer, or it will seem unprofessional of me to rush."

Uchiha Gin quietly opened one eye, then quickly closed it again, his chanting gradually increasing in frequency.

"The stars are shining brightly tonight, and my heart is overflowing with love for you~"

"Yaya, who's in jail~"

"."

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, the dim Three-Tails card in Uchiha Gin's hand suddenly burst forth with a dazzling light, accompanied by a terrifying aura emanating from the abyss.

"Big sister, that is..."

Under the pressure of the escaping tailed beast power, Fubuki's face turned deathly pale.

"It's the power of the Three-Tails! They succeeded!"

Tornado trembled with excitement. The Three-Tailed Card had been activated, meaning she was about to receive an epic power-up.

"Phew, so tired~"

After finishing his performance, Uchiha Gin slumped to the ground, feigning exhaustion. To make it look realistic, he forced a bead of sweat onto his forehead.

"Master Saitama! Forgive my rudeness just now, you are the true master of the tailed beasts."

The tornado sisters, who had leaped down beside him, looked at him with eyes full of admiration, showering him with praise.

That is incorrect.

Even if it's an act, it has to be done properly. Uchiha Gin straightened up, trembling, and sincerely thanked Uzumaki Mito behind him.

"Thank you, Lady Mito. Without your help, I would never have been able to activate this Tailed Beast Card."

"Thank you, boss!"

Since the contract was already signed, Tornado decided to go all out; after all, screaming a couple of times wouldn't hurt her, and on the contrary, she might even get a big surprise.

"Saitama-sensei, are you alright?"

Fubuki noticed that Uchiha Gin was covered in sweat, and her heart tightened slightly. She pursed her lips and quickly stepped forward to help examine his body.

"Hiss, you've become this weak, Saitama-sensei, you..."

It wouldn't matter if they didn't check, but upon sensing the deathly stillness within Uchiha Gin's body, Fubuki immediately showed a look of self-reproach.

To help them activate their Tailed Beast Cards, Saitama risked exhausting his last bit of chakra—a method extremely dangerous, as a slight mishap could lead to his death from depleted life force.

"Cough cough cough, it's alright, what can I do? I accepted your mission."

Uchiha Gin, who had tampered with his body, coughed a few times and replied.

"Stop talking and drink this."

Worried, Fubuki immediately took out a small bottle of milky white liquid from her bosom, unscrewed it, and was about to pour it into Uchiha Gin's mouth.

"This is... glug-glug~ so sweet!"

Uchiha Gin blinked in confusion. It was silky smooth, bursting with milky aroma, and incredibly sweet.

"Wait, this can't be..."

After smacking his lips a few times, Uchiha Gin's gaze unconsciously fell on Fubuki's swaying lightning bolt, his pupils slightly contracting.

Could this Want Want Milk, which has a girlish vibe, be something that Fubuki in front of me produces and sells herself?

"Uh, Saitama-sensei, don't misunderstand. This is spiritual milk produced in our Hidden Mist Village, which can replenish a large amount of life force."

Fubuki blushed as she realized that Uchiha Gin had misunderstood, and quickly explained.

This mysterious liquid, known as Spirit Milk, is the most precious treasure of Kirigakure, originating from a stalactite cave within the forbidden area of ​​Kirigakure.

It takes several days to condense a single drop; Uchiha Gin's last sip consumed almost half a year's worth of production.

"Thank you, I feel much better now."

With no reason to continue pretending, Uchiha Gin stood up and handed the glittering Tailed Beast Card to Fubuki.

"My mission is complete."

"I will transfer the promised payment to your account on time."

Soon, the gleaming golden Tailed Beast Card was passed to the eager Tatsumaki.

"Is this the power of the Tailed Beasts?"

The moment it caught it, Tornado was stunned by the aura unintentionally emanating from the Three-Tails.

"Why does he feel different from the Third Hokage?"

When Katsura was alive, Tatsumaki frequently went to spar with him, inevitably encountering the power of the Tailed Beasts.

However, compared to the power of the Tailed Beasts used by the Third Mizukage, the power on this card is far stronger.

"Perhaps his synchronization rate is too low, preventing him from fully unleashing the power of the Three-Tails."

Uchiha Gin spoke up to explain at the right time. When Tornado heard this, her face tightened. What if her synchronization rate was not as good as the Third Mizukage's?

"Big sister, I believe you can do it!"

Fubuki clenched her fists, cheering for Tornado.

"Master Qiyu, please teach me how to use it."

"Feel sorry."

Tornado's expression darkened. That's right, even Saitama doesn't know everything.

"That's a different price."

"ha?"

Swish swish swish~

"First, transfer your chakra into the Tailed Beast Card and establish a connection with the Three-Tails."

Uchiha Gin counted the cash while teaching without looking up.

"OK!"

Tatsumaki, without suspicion, immediately channeled her chakra into the Tailed Beast Card in her hand.

The next second, everything went black before her eyes, and when she opened them again, she found herself in front of a colossal, ancient beast.

"This is the Three-Tailed Fox."

Tornado held her breath, staring intently at the enormous tortoise before her, not daring to utter a sound.

"You little bean sprout, are you the new generation's chosen one?"

Isobu, who had already communicated with Uchiha Gin beforehand, also began to put on an acting show, staring wide-eyed at the tiny tornado at his feet.

"I am the tangerine tornado, nice to meet you in the future."

Since this matter concerned a great deal of thunder, Tornado immediately bowed respectfully to Governor Isobu.

"Hmph! Hypocritical humans, full of desires yet pretending to be without any."

With a wide-open mouth, Isobu unleashed a stench that sent the tornado reeling backward.

"Let me see your filthy desires, shall I?"

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Isobu directly entered Tatsumaki's consciousness space through her chakra.

I was just about to launch into a scathing critique when I saw a screen full of bald, muscular men striking poses.

Am I seeing things? Is this human even real?

Isobu rubbed its vacant, single eye with its front paw.

What happened to the little human we were supposed to be? How did he turn into a disgusting muscle man?

in reality,

Fubuki nervously watched Tatsumaki, who was holding the card and had fallen silent. Realizing she couldn't solve the problem, she looked pleadingly at Uchiha Gin beside her.

"Saitama-sensei, please help my sister!"

"I can't help her in this situation. She can only improve her synchronization rate with the Three-Tailed Card by passing the test on her own."

He didn't need to intervene; the Three-Tails had already made arrangements. Tornadoes are a rare resource, and they couldn't afford to lose them here.

"Hmm"

Just then, Tornado, who had been silent, suddenly let out a groan, and Fubuki quickly turned her head away.

"Big Sister!"

"I'm out?"

Tornado opened her eyes in confusion. She had only exchanged a few words with the Three-Tails, so how did she end up being sent out?

Looking at the Tailed Beast Card in his hand again, the golden light had faded, and the image on the card had become very clear: a giant turtle churning in deep water.

"What's this?"

"You've passed."

Uchiha Gin leaned closer, looked at the Three-Tails free on the card, and said in a serious tone,

"The Three-Tails has acknowledged you; you can now use the Three-Tails' power."

In fact, Uchiha Gin didn't understand either. Although he had told the Three-Tails that he must make sure that Tatsumaki passed the test, it shouldn't have been over in just a few minutes, right?

The match-fixing was too obvious. You're Isobu, not a bot.

"Muscles. Disgusting!"

Isobu, inside the Tailed Beast Card space, was currently focused on cleaning his eyes and had no time to explain things to Uchiha Gin.

"Do you want me to use the drive?"

Recalling the proper procedure for the Third Mizukage to use the Tailed Beast Cards, Tatsumaki pulled out the stolen Driver from her bag, preparing to fasten it to her waist, but was stopped by Uchiha Gin.

"No need. You just got the Tailed Beast Card, so you should get used to it for a while before using it with the Driver."

"Please teach me, Master!"

"That's a different price~"

"Fubuki, pay up!"

Swish swish swish~

"You're pretty quick-witted!"

Satisfied, Uchiha Gin stuffed the banknotes back into his bulging wallet, then turned to look at Tatsumaki, who was looking at him expectantly.

"Do you remember what I told you about secondary development?"

"!!!"

Tornado was so excited she couldn't speak. She clenched her little fists and started spinning around in place like a little train.

"Saitama-sensei, stop trying to fool Onee-sama. How could the power of a tailed beast possibly have such an effect?"

Fubuki smiled and shook her head. She had never believed this claim from the beginning; after all, she knew the weight of the Great Thunder better than anyone else.

"The power of the tailed beasts alone is indeed not enough, but if you add my product, then it's a different story."

Uchiha Gin smiled mysteriously and slowly took a heart-shaped blue gemstone out of his bag.

"Tornado, do you dream of becoming a magical monkey... no, a tailed beast girl?" (End of Chapter)