Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 238 Black Cat Meets Kitten

The brief meeting ended.

Nagato remained silent, maintaining the aloofness befitting Pain.

After obtaining his consent, Xiao Nan planned to apply for a loan from the Wanli Sunshine Chamber of Commerce.

But before that, she acted as a guide, explaining the Akatsuki organization's objectives to Natsume.

Whether he believes it or not is irrelevant.

Anyway, a lot of people in the Akatsuki organization don't really believe it.

That's roughly the situation.

Xiao Nan paused for a moment, then said, "Is there anything else you want to ask?"

"no."

Natsume knew more than she did, so there was no need to ask further.

The Akatsuki organization is essentially a nested problem.

One inside the other.

The ultimate victor was Kaguya Otsutsuki.

Oh, wait, that's not right.

It's not her anymore, it's Black Zetsu and Isshiki Otsutsuki.

I wonder where Black Zetsu is right now?

Natsume silently thought to himself.

A gust of wind blew.

A hint of wariness appeared on both his and Xiao Nan's faces, but it quickly disappeared.

"Hey, long time no see."

Natsume chuckled softly and said in a teasing tone, "Judging from your expression, you seem to still remember me."

As space distorted, Obito Uchiha appeared wearing a mask.

His single exposed eye was fixed on Natsume, with undisguised murderous intent.

"Uchiha Madara".

Konan spoke indifferently, "Takashi is now a member of Akatsuki, so any grudges can be put aside for now."

"Why did you let him join the Akatsuki?"

Obito Uchiha gritted his teeth and said, "He has ruined our plans time and time again; he is an enemy of the Akatsuki!"

"You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."

Natsume defended himself, saying, "I ruined your plans, not the Akatsuki's."

His smug tone made Obito Uchiha so angry he almost vomited blood.

But he dared not make a move.

Firstly, he was still shaken by his previous battle with Natsume.

He wasn't interested in doing so until he had absolute certainty, or until he had full access to information about him.

Secondly, he knew that Xiao Nan was wary of him.

If it really comes to a fight, it won't be one against one, but one against two.

Given Nagato and Konan's relationship, they'll probably have to be entertained by the Rinnegan.

"Takashi is right."

Konan, disregarding Obito Uchiha's feelings, said in a calm tone, "He has no grudge against the Akatsuki, and this is Pain's idea. If you object, go talk to him."

Talk shit!

Although Obito Uchiha treated Nagato as a tool, he didn't dare to manipulate him at will.

After all, it's not time to close the net yet.

Before that, he would not have excessively provoked Nagato's resentment.

"Is there anything else?"

Xiao Nan's face remained expressionless, but she was inwardly quite happy.

Obito Uchiha's strong reaction proves the irreconcilable conflict between him and Natsume.

The enemy of an enemy is often the friend of another.

Who knows, Natsume might be able to help her someday.

Although Konan distrusted neither of them, Obito Uchiha clearly harbored ill intentions and was even more dangerous.

Bearing the name of Uchiha Madara, I wonder what he's plotting.

"Recruiting just anyone will only harm the Akatsuki, especially ninjas of unknown origin like these!"

"Uchiha Obito said indignantly."

Are you talking about yourself?

Xiao Nan asked indifferently.

"..."

Obito Uchiha paused, speechless for a moment.

"You'll regret this!"

The fluctuations in space begin again.

Amidst the spinning distortion, Obito Uchiha vanished.

He left behind only a familiar yet harsh remark.

Natsume felt it was a bit of a pity.

There was no fight.

But then I thought, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future, so there's no rush.

"His name is Uchiha Madara."

Konan turned her gaze to Natsume and said, "He's considered a member of the Akatsuki."

"Uchiha Madara?"

Natsume looked doubtful and asked, "Are you sure it's Uchiha Madara?"

I'm not sure.

Konan shook her head and asked, "You've fought him before, do you think he's Uchiha Madara?"

"no."

Natsume said without hesitation, "His strength is too weak, far inferior to Uchiha Madara."

"Did you realize who he was?"

A hint of anticipation flashed in Xiao Nan's eyes.

"They should be former members of the Uchiha clan, but I'm not sure exactly who they are."

Natsume guessed.

Xiao Nan was somewhat disappointed upon hearing this.

This statement doesn't mean much.

The Uchiha clan has existed for so long and its members are countless that finding out who it is is not easy.

What are the procedures for obtaining a loan from Wanli Sunshine Chamber of Commerce?

Xiao Nan gathered her thoughts, returned to the main topic, and asked the question.

"The procedures are simple, just sign a contract or something."

Natsume smiled and said, "The difficult part is why it would lend so much money to the Akatsuki."

Xiao Nan nodded thoughtfully.

Ultimately, it still comes down to qualifications.

I just don't know what Wanli Sunshine Chamber of Commerce needs.

Thinking of this, Xiao Nan asked, "When will you be free to take me to meet the head of your chamber of commerce?"

"I need time to report back."

Natsume needs to think carefully about what price he should make Minami pay. "I'll let you know in a while, okay?"

"I'll come find you."

Konan hesitated for two seconds before asking, "Do you usually stay in Kirigakure?"

"In that case, you go to Kirigakure in a week, and I will meet with you then."

Natsume estimated the time; it should be about a week.

Xiao Nan nodded, then asked, "Would you like to meet your teammates?"

"No need, see you when we're on a mission."

Natsume smiled nonchalantly and said, "If it were a beautiful teammate like you, Konan, I might be more proactive."

Xiao Nan glanced at him, showed no reaction, then her body turned into fragments and gradually disappeared into the distance.

Natsume turned and walked out of the cave.

"Lord Kishi."

The young ninja remained standing at the door. "Would you like some hydrangeas to take you home?"

Pick-up and drop-off are included.

Natsume smiled and said, "No need, summoning beasts are too slow. I'll go back by myself."

He leaped and disappeared before his eyes.

Once away from the canyon, Natsume immediately used the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Daimyofu, the capital of the Land of Waves.

It was noon.

He opened the door.

Hearing the sound, Karin, who was sleeping on the table, looked up and saw him.

The little face, which had been drowsy, immediately became alert.

"Natsume-nii-san!"

Karin ran over.

At ten years old, she was already almost as tall as Natsume's waist.

Compared to her previous cuteness, her appearance now has a more youthful and sweet charm.

"Pervert."

Tayu, who was sleeping with Natsume, was also startled awake. Upon seeing Natsume, she pouted and said...

After spending these past few years together, she and Karin have become good friends.

We happened to take a nap together at noon today.

Natsume picked up Karin and asked, "Why are you sleeping here?"

"Attend class."

Karin put her arm around his shoulder and said, "Mom is giving me and Tayuya a lesson."

Where is your mother?

Natsume glanced at the empty office chair and asked.

"She went out on something and should be back in a while."

Karin said with a smile.

"Then I'll wait a bit."

Natsume walked to the desk in the corner.

"Tayuya, quickly call him 'brother'."

Karin hugged Natsume's neck and said as if showing off.

"Hmph! I won't shout!"

Duoyou also turned her head away, refusing to look at the two of them.

For some reason, she felt a sour taste in her mouth.

"You're just being dishonest."

Karin wanted to go down and teach Tayuya a lesson, but she couldn't bear to, so she stopped paying attention to him and just hung on Natsume like a koala.

The sound of two people chatting and laughing could be heard continuously.

Tayuya bit her lower lip tightly, her face dark, and she almost crushed the pen in her hand.

That's outrageous!

But she didn't know whether she was cursing Karin or Natsume.

A moment later, Ena Uzumaki returned and witnessed a rather strange scene.

Natsume and Karin were getting along well like siblings, while Tayu stood by, full of resentment.

Uzumaki Ena couldn't help but smile.

She actually knows Tayuya quite well.

After all, at her age, she wouldn't hide her emotions.

"Mother!"

Karin waved and called out.

"You're bothering your brother again."

Uzumaki Ena stepped forward and said.

Where?

Karin's little face showed dissatisfaction as she said, "Mom spends more time with my brother."

"..."

Uzumaki Ena blushed slightly and tapped Karin on the head. "We have serious business to discuss."

Tayuya hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Are you sure you're talking about serious business?

Uzumaki Ena was nice to her, so she didn't say anything sarcastic.

But when she thought of those images, she suddenly felt her skin burning.

abnormal!

Tayuya glared at Natsume with resentment.

Natsume noticed her gaze, turned his head, and met her eyes.

"..."

Tayuya immediately lowered her head in panic.

"You can continue your afternoon nap."

Natsume put Karin down, patted her head, and said, "Your mother and I have something to talk about."

"Um."

Karin nodded somewhat reluctantly.

Natsume walked outside.

Uzumaki Ena also left.

Since the office was occupied, the two went to the room.

"In a few more years, you'll be a real man."

Uzumaki Ena hugged Natsume tightly, pressing her cheek against his, and said...

"Aren't I like that now?"

Natsume angrily bit into the grape she had peeled.

Grape juice immediately filled my mouth.

sweet.

"I was referring to age; after all, I haven't fully grown up yet."

Uzumaki Ena's face flushed slightly as she spoke.

"..."

Natsume gritted his teeth and remained silent.

hateful!

What does it mean to not grow up?

He felt he needed to make Uzumaki Ena take him seriously later.

As the saying goes, ambition knows no age!

"Your reaction is just like a child's."

Uzumaki Ena leaned down and kissed him, laughing, "Only a child would get this angry."

"..."

Natsume didn't speak, he just ate grapes.

Uzumaki Ena gently stroked his head and looked at him tenderly.

A moment later, her ears turned slightly red.

"Is there something you need today?"

Uzumaki Ena tried to adjust her mood by changing the subject.

"There's something I need."

Natsume spat out the grape seeds, swallowed the grape juice, and asked, "What kind of impact will it have if the Chamber of Commerce borrows one billion yen?"

He hadn't inquired about the Wanli Sunshine Chamber of Commerce for a long time.

I don't know if there will be any problems with taking out 1 billion yuan in liquid cash.

"It has no impact."

A slight smile played on Ena's lips as she took his hand and asked, "Who are you lending it to?"

"Akatsuki, a ninja organization."

Natsume leaned against her, smiling, and asked, "What price do you think she should pay?"

"To borrow 1 billion, theoretically, a country needs to act as a guarantor."

After thinking for a moment, Ena Uzumaki said, "And we also have to sign various treaties, such as mining rights."

The money that Wanli Sunshine Merchant Guild lent to Wuyin Village was actually handled in this way.

As for the Land of Water, it's somewhat similar, but all that money ended up in the pockets of the nobles.

They don't care about whether it's a mine or not.

After all, they don't have much of a concept of it.

In the ninja world, only gold mines are considered valuable; everything else is worthless.

"They do have a country."

After a moment of contemplation, Natsume thought of Nagato's personality and said, "But he probably won't allow us to interfere."

"So you're saying you absolutely have to lend it to them?"

Uzumaki Ena lowered her head, looked at half of his face, shifted her hips, and moved closer.

"good."

Natsume smiled and replied.

"Since they're a ninja organization, let's have them work for us."

Uzumaki Ena didn't ask why she absolutely had to borrow money.

"That's a good idea."

Natsume narrowed his eyes slightly. "I'll hire a female ninja to protect you."

"Protect me?"

Uzumaki Ena paused, then raised an eyebrow and asked, "You've taken a fancy to that female ninja?"

"what?"

Natsume asked instinctively, "Why do you think that?"

"Because I understand you."

Uzumaki Ena smiled and pressed his hand down.

Natsume tried to struggle, but was held captive.

Two hours passed.

Natsume let Ena Uzumaki go.

To sum it up in one sentence: a bold and monstrous talent, daring to show off his limited skills before an expert.

She paid the price for her reckless behavior.

Natsume opened the door, feeling refreshed.

"You pervert!"

Tayuya's voice rang out.

"Your assassination skills are getting worse and worse."

Natsume raised an eyebrow and slightly deflected her fist.

"Mind your own business!"

Tayuya glared at him angrily.

"Is it because I ignored you before, and now you're trying to get my attention?"

Natsume tilted his head and asked.

"How is that possible?!"

Tayuya's face flushed, and she said angrily.

"It seems I misunderstood."

Natsume smiled nonchalantly, "If you're not in the way, then don't block the way."

"etc!"

Tayuya asked instinctively, "What about the punishment?"

After she finished speaking, her whole body turned as red as an apple.

"I... am a person who keeps promises."

Tayuya forced herself to remain calm to avoid fainting.

Natsume looked at her.

Tayuya's face grew even redder, and her heart pounded wildly.

I felt both ashamed and expectant.

"I recently adopted a black cat."

Natsume took out a key and put it in her hand. "Go and help me feed her. Remember not to tell anyone about this."

Tayuya watched him leave, and it took her a moment to react.

She stomped her foot in dissatisfaction, and the bell around her neck jingled.

Is this all the punishment they're going to do?

They even let her feed the cats.

Damn it!

Am I not even as good as a cat?

Tayuya gritted her teeth, turned around, and walked towards the backyard.

Although Natsume didn't tell her where he was, she had a very clear understanding of his residence.

It must have been the garden that Uzumaki Ena prepared for him.

Tayuya took out her key and opened the door.

Hearing the sound, the black cat in the room raised its head and instinctively meowed.

The two people stared at each other, their eyes wide open.

For a moment, there was silence.

Four thousand characters.

(End of this chapter)