Konoha Drunkard

"Sister Xiaochun, if we count Lingling according to Qingzi's seniority, she could be a grand-disciple. Why is she only coming now? Isn't that showing favoritism?"

Just as it was getting close to noon, Koharu arrived with Shisui, Shanks remarked.

"I was just asking for leave for Shisui, that's why I'm a little late," said Koharu, holding Shisui's hand.

"A request for leave???? There's such a thing as requesting leave when not attending classes at school. Isn't it supposed to be that you can just attend whenever you want?" Shanks asked Shisui, puzzled.

357. These days, being a "good baby" isn't fashionable.

"...It seems to have always been like this."

Zhi Shui Wang Tian, ​​how exactly did this guy become the vice principal? Was it really just for retirement?

"Tsunade, did you ever ask for leave at school?" At that moment, Tsunade walked over with Garp and a dog tail following behind.

"Ask for leave? Why would I need to ask for leave?" Tsunade stopped, indicating she didn't know. Back in school, she even dared to beat up teachers; why would she need to ask for leave?

"Look! People who never asked for leave are now high-ranking officials, while the good kids who asked for leave are still struggling. So, Shisui, these days good kids aren't popular. Look at my Garp, he's even forgotten how to write the word 'school,' but he's still awesome." Shanks kept instilling in Shisui the idea that bad students have a future.

"...Don't teach the child bad habits. Someone's coming. Go collect your gifts." Koharu gave him a disapproving look. She had finally managed to raise Shisui into a well-behaved child, but this guy was always causing her trouble.

"Shisui, bring paper and pen when you have time. I, the number one educator, will give you a lesson. After two lessons, I guarantee you'll soar to new heights," Shanks said, putting his arm around Shisui's neck.

"Uh... it's Lord Shanks. I'll visit him when I have time." How could Shisui be fooled by Shanks? He and Tsunade didn't ask for leave because no one dared to let them.

One is the princess of the Land of Fire, the Flower of the Thousand Hands. Who in Konoha would dare to ask her for leave? Didn't you see how many doors to the Hokage's office were blown away?

The other one is amazing. He was handpicked by the Second Hokage and doesn't need to waste time at school; he just needs to be listed as a student. In Konoha's history, only two people have been able to do this, and these two are also best friends...

Although he didn't learn much at school, he enjoyed spending time with his classmates, so he never graduated.

"How was it? How was the harvest?"

Shanks saw that the visitors were his best friend and his best friend's son, and asked in a low voice, "The gift from the Raikage must be quite substantial, otherwise he wouldn't have made his best friend come all this way."

“There are many, I’ve moved them all to the Senju clan’s territory for you. These belong to our Hatake clan.” Hatake Sakumo said quietly before handing over a gift list.

"...Just how much wealth does your Hatake clan actually have? This is even bigger than what Hiashi gave to Minato!" Shanks exclaimed in surprise as he looked at the gift list his best friend had sent. He realized he had been completely wrong before. The Hatake clan was the real hidden powerhouse. Don't be fooled by their small size; fewer people mean less to eat, drink, and excrete. Since the Warring States period, they have been a very prestigious clan. Over the years, the Hyuga clan has accumulated wealth even more than the Uchiha and Hyuga clans, which have many members and much more resources.

"...These are all things left behind by our ancestors. Kakashi just took inventory of them last night. I don't know anything about them." Shanks had to accept this show of bravado.

“It’s good to take stock. Kakashi is getting engaged to Shinku’s daughter next year. After all, the Hatake clan is a prestigious one, and you are a well-known figure in the ninja world. We need to maintain a certain image,” Shanks said.

"...When did I say I was getting engaged?" Kadian spoke up at this moment. Usually, he was a good boy in front of the elders at their usual spot and wouldn't interrupt them, but since the engagement involved him, he had no choice but to speak up.

"Why? You silly boy, your uncle shamelessly helped you win over such a beautiful girl back then. If you don't settle down soon, someone else will snatch her away. Don't you see Asuma following you around all the time?" Shanks couldn't help but slap him on the head. Otherwise, since you're my buddy, I wouldn't care if you end up alone!

"If Asma likes it, then let him have it."

Kakashi rolled his eyes; in his eyes, women weren't as important as developing a new ninjutsu.

"puff!"

Shanks nearly spat blood after hearing what Kaspersky said. Was this kid's worldview warped? Was his future wife someone he could just give up?

"You little brat, don't you understand the situation? Do you think you can just give up something like this? And if you don't want a girl, how are you going to have kids? If you don't have kids, who are you going to give all your family's wealth to?" Shanks slapped the dog on the head. It's one thing for his father to make him worry, but after all these years of being best friends, this son of his is making him worry too.

"...What's the use of those things?" Kadian asked, tilting his head. When he was taking inventory, he gave a bunch of the expensive-looking items to his sister Lingling. Just because he didn't starve to death at home when he was a child, he had to remember that favor.

"...What do you mean by 'useless'? Your eating, drinking, and relieving yourself all cost money, don't you? You still need to live in the future, right?"

Shanks looked up at the sky speechlessly, thinking, "He really is a seed of the Hatake clan."

"The bounty from my missions is enough for me to live on," Kadian said calmly.

"Alright, that's enough. If you don't agree to the engagement, I'll kidnap you if I have the guts. Go ahead and leave Konoha, and see if I can find you. Let me tell you..." Today is Big Mom's big day, and Shanks is too lazy to waste words with him. He's just as stubborn as Kakashi. If he really leaves Konoha, there might be a scene where the runaway bride hits his head, becomes an idiot, and meets a naive girl... that's how it always goes on TV, anyway.

"......"

Kakashi glared fiercely at Shanks, as if he had no human rights at all. He turned to look at his father, but his father acted as if nothing had happened, leaving him feeling sad and disheartened.

Hatake Sakumo wasn't unsympathetic to his son's feelings. He had gone through the same thing back then. His father died young, so he didn't know his father's thoughts at the time. But now that he was a father himself, he could understand the worries about his son's marriage. Although he didn't want his son to get married too early and affect his training, it didn't matter if they got engaged first. After the engagement, things would be the same as before. Waiting until he reached a certain age before getting married was the best choice. Moreover, his good friend had also reminded him that the son of the eldest brother he had followed for half his life also liked his chosen daughter-in-law, which meant that his daughter-in-law was very popular. With his son's dull personality, just like his own, if it weren't for the previous agreement with Shinku, he really might not have been able to find a girl. Maybe he would end up like his predecessors, just finding a girl to marry and have children to complete his mission.

But how can those girls compare to Shinku's daughter? Just those colored contact lenses alone are enough to outshine everyone else; they're much prettier than Sharingan.

But he didn't know how to tell his son his thoughts, so he could only ask his best friend to convey them.

After his best friend brought Kakashi into the arena, almost everyone had arrived, except for Hyuga, Uchiha, and the three giants of Konoha.

His elder brother Danzo is still bedridden. The Fourth Raikage is really ruthless; he said he would make him bedridden for two years, and he meant it, not even a month less. However, the money for his elder brother Danzo was still delivered by a member of the Shimura clan.

As for Soy Sauce Guy and Hiruzen Sarutobi, these two people who seem indifferent on the surface but actually care about their image won't show up until the appointed time.

358. Does Snake Lord still collect blood?

"Teacher, we're late."

The nation's father-in-law and his brother, who is no longer a tragedy, have also arrived. The two brothers also got married last month.

One of them had the fate of a father-in-law, while the other overcame his own fate. However, it remains to be seen whether the tragedy will continue to his son. In the anime, Neji, whose father didn't die, is still a good boy and a good older brother.

"I know I'm late, I'll be more careful next time. I'll owe you this time." Shanks gave Hiashi a look that he understood. Last time, Shanks was the first to arrive at their wedding. Although it might seem like he was trying to freeload, it was still a courtesy for the teacher to be the first to attend a student's wedding.

"Don't worry, teacher. I'll have something to ask you in a few days, and I'll pay you a visit then." He had indeed become much more tactful since becoming the clan leader; at least he could read people's eyes now.

"Alright, you guys go in first, I'm waiting for my big client." Shanks took the gift list and tossed it to the Nara clan members for registration without even looking at it. This was just the small part; the real big deal would be when the "national father-in-law" came to visit in a few days. Based on the fact that Neji's fate was not tragic, it wouldn't be too much for Shanks to rip them off no matter how much. He even thought about kidnapping Neji to work as a child laborer when he was a little older.

Shanks didn't have to wait long before the big client arrived. Amidst everyone's astonished gazes, Itachi walked in behind the second male lead's father, carrying a thick gift list that was almost as thick as an encyclopedia of history.

"Auntie! How exactly did our Senju clan manage to beat the Uchiha to a pulp?" Garp's eyes practically popped out of his head. This Uchiha was just too damn rich. Tsunade always told him that back in the day, the Senju clan would often beat the Uchiha to a pulp. Was this what it looked like to be beaten?

Look at the Uchiha clan, their gift list is as thick as an encyclopedia, and they don't even flinch when they ask for the clan leader's hand. Then look at the Senju clan, those two aunt and niece, who have probably wasted countless brain cells over a little gambling. The difference is so huge that he's starting to wonder if his aunt was just bragging to him.

"...I only heard it from my grandma, so I don't know the details very well." Tsunade was also questioning her life. This was too extravagant! She didn't even need to see the contents; just looking at the thickness of the package, it was enough for her to use for decades without any problem. The Senju clan had already fallen into decline after only a few years of her use. How could the difference be so huge?

"It seems the Uchiha clan leader was really tricked by his teacher. Such a thick list of gifts." In the crowd, Yamanaka Inoichi whispered to his companion. Even if the three families of Ino-Shika-Cho combined brought out such a thick list of gifts, they would still be internally injured.

"His son has already been accepted as a disciple by the teacher, so it's not excessive for him to give such gifts." Hiashi remained calm. If the teacher could accept his and Hiashi's future children as disciples, these gifts would be nothing.

"Orochimaru, do you think I should take on a disciple for fun?" Hiashi's words gave Tsunade an idea. If she could just take on a scion of a wealthy family, it seemed she wouldn't have to worry about gambling funds.

"...Small clans can't afford to support you, you'll have to go to the Uchiha or Hyuga clans..." Orochimaru thought for a moment and then complained. With his friend's gambling luck, even though the Senju clan was down on its luck back then, it was still richer than many small clans. But she couldn't withstand her performance in just a few years, and now she even has someone teaming up with her. Two people with incredible gambling luck, without the wealth of the Uchiha and Hyuga clans, they really can't afford to support them.

"Uchiha? No way. Hyuga... Hiashi, does your clan have any talented girls?" Tsunade was openly rigging money out of the Hyuga clan, and Hiashi couldn't refuse... Nominally, Hiashi was still Tsunade's disciple, although she had been left to her own devices since graduation.

After hearing Tsunade's words, Hiashi looked at his younger brother Hizashi, who was no longer in a tragic situation. He didn't know how to answer this question. If he agreed in front of so many people, it would make the Hyuga clan feel like they were currying favor with the powerful. But if he refused... she was their teacher, and powerful families valued respect for teachers above all else.

"...I'll check when I get back and let you know if I find anything." Hizashi said, forcing himself to speak. His Hyuga clan all practiced Gentle Fist, so how would he know which girl had the talent to learn medical ninjutsu from her... As for those iron fists, they were completely different styles from their Gentle Fist and didn't match at all.

"Does Snake still accept blood? My aunt said his blood-producing ability is incredibly strong." Garp looked at Snake with tears streaming down his face. Everyone else has someone to take care of them, except for him. It's because he's too young to take on disciples, so he has to sell his blood.

"...Hehe, I've almost finished studying your cells, so the price isn't as high as before." Orochimaru laughed, looking at Garp's pitiful appearance. There wasn't much to study about Garp's cells; they were a traditional combination of the Senju and Uzumaki clans, with outstanding chakra and vitality. He didn't have his mother's extraordinary breasts, and his iron fists were a natural gift like Tsunade's. There wasn't much to research about them; it would be more promising to study the cursed seal Garp had recently created. But as his disciple's son, he'd just consider it a little pocket money.

“A little less is no problem, I have the advantage of large quantities!” Garp said, patting his chest. As long as he gets paid, that’s fine. As someone who has been “financially independent” since childhood, how could he just ask for money? ...The main thing is that even if he asks, he doesn’t give much. He’s too embarrassed to go to the casino for the money for two skewers of meatballs.

Everyone looked at Garp with strange expressions. The Senju clan really had it tough; he was already selling his blood at such a young age. When he grew up, he'd be selling his kidneys.

"Haha! The Uchiha clan head is always so generous. I told you, just do as you please. We're all family, no need to be so polite! Here, let me help you carry this. Such a small child is carrying such heavy things." Shanks hadn't even waited for the important client to enter before he rushed out and took the gift list that Itachi was carrying.

You don't even need to look to know that nothing in it is cheap, unless the second male lead's father wants Shanks to train his son to be a second Rope Tree.

"...You don't look like someone who's carefree." Everyone was speechless at Shanks' appearance; he was still as greedy as ever.

"Of course, thanks to Lord Shanks' guidance, Itachi has made tremendous progress in the past six months. You've really worked hard," said the second male lead's father with a broad smile. His son had indeed improved significantly in the past six months, especially with the Finger Pistol technique he had just learned. This was a no-seal ninjutsu! The only true no-seal ninjutsu in the ninja world was Minato's Rasengan. He hadn't expected that in less than six months, his son could casually use such a powerful no-seal ninjutsu. The gifts he'd received over the years had been well worth it. Moreover, his son had mentioned that he was currently developing several other powerful skills.

The second male lead's father didn't know that these skills were all improved by Minato; he thought Shanks developed them. Seeing the power of his son using Finger Pistol, he was utterly astonished. No wonder Shanks could stand at the pinnacle of the ninja world for so many years; he could casually unleash a ninjutsu without any hand seals.

359. The adult world is complicated.

"Look at what you're saying. It's just that he's talented. It wouldn't matter who taught him. This is the only time, but don't make it so big next time!" Shanks deliberately emphasized the word "big." The second male lead's father definitely knew what he meant. The family didn't have many years left, so it was better to swindle as much as possible than to have it confiscated.

"Don't worry, Lord Shanks." The second male lead's father gave him a knowing look, something he could only understand but couldn't express in words.

"Aunt, what are they doing?"

Garp watched the two grown men exchanging glances, contrary to his expectations that his great-uncle would continue to scam another group and flirt with them.

"Your great-uncle is ripping off a bunch of gifts."

Jiraiya pinched Garp's cheek and said.

"This will work?"

Garp looked at Jiraiya with a puzzled expression.

"The adult world is complicated; you'll understand when you get there." Tsunade didn't know how to explain this art of conversation to Garp.

"Haha, then I'm relieved. Please come in. We'll have a good drink tonight." Shanks got the answer he wanted and didn't bother arguing anymore. The ceremony would begin soon after the two Konoha leaders arrived.

"In-laws, is half of mine included?" As soon as the second male lead's father left, Big Sky Cannon quietly came over to look at the Uchiha's gift list. The sheer quantity and quality of the items were probably something only powerful clans like the Uchiha and Hyuga from the Warring States period could afford. The Senju clan could have done it too, but because they needed money to build the village, Hashirama Senju sold them off like the tailed beasts.

"...Fine, if you're willing to take on Tsunade and Garp, I'll give you a large share." Shanks glared at the giant rocket launcher. This guy had already given his precious daughter away, and now he was trying to take advantage of the dowry. Did being smart mean he could be shameless?

"Haha, just kidding. The Uchiha clan and our Ino-Shika-Cho trio are just so-so, so I'd be too embarrassed to accept them." The big shot retreated. He couldn't afford to support Tsunade and Garp, two famous philanthropists in Konoha. Now, someone comes along to donate all their wealth. The Nara clan is a deer-raising clan, not a money-making clan like Shanks.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the guest arrived right on time, and the wedding began. Although Big Mom is a member of the Uzumaki clan, she is the bride, so the ceremony followed the Ino-Shika-Cho ceremony. The Ino-Shika-Cho clan is not as ancient as the Uzumaki clan, so the ceremony was not complicated and was completed in half an hour, which was in line with their ancestral aversion to trouble and keeping everything simple.

"Alright, alright, stop crying. Our daughter isn't marrying into the Land of Snow; she's still in Konoha. There's no need to be so sad." From the beginning to the end of the ceremony, Haruko's tears soaked half of Shanks' suit.

"What do you know? I'm just happy. I can't believe my daughter is already married. It feels like just yesterday she was born." Haruko patted his shoulder.

"...You really are right. It feels like just yesterday when I was flirting with you in school. Time really flies. In a couple of years, we can retire and be holding our grandchildren," Shanks said with a smile.

"You want to retire now? Wait another ten years." After hearing his words, Hiruzen Sarutobi activated his Tenseigan. He still wanted Shanks to support his perfect grand-disciple, so how could he let him retire so early?

"That's why I said your thinking is outdated. If we old folks don't step down, how are the young people supposed to rise to power? There's no such thing as an elder in the ninja world. Sakumo and I were able to rise to power so easily back then because there were no elders in front of us." Shanks pouted.

"...Let's talk about it in a few years." Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't fooled by his twisted logic. This guy was a full ten years younger than him and was already retired. Shouldn't he have retired ten years ago?

Moreover, Hiruzen Sarutobi would bet that if he agreed to let that bastard retire and collect his pension, his three disciples would undoubtedly follow suit and send their applications. Then there would be Shinku Yuhi, Shishou Mitarashi, and a whole host of other young and middle-aged disciples. It's estimated that in the end, only his top lieutenant, Sakumo Hatake, would be of any real use.

"......"

Shanks didn't bother with him. It wasn't that he was power-hungry; he had wanted to hand over his position to Orochimaru for a long time, but Orochimaru simply didn't want it.

It's not that he's a controlling person; at least the Hokage is willing to listen to advice. Shanks thinks Hiruzen Sarutobi is a contradiction—he wants to step down, but he also wants the village to develop according to his ideas. But how is that possible? Others have their own ideas too; how can they always follow his lead?

.........

"Old man Igawa, didn't you say the Hokage owes you decades' worth of drinking money? Let's get him drunk now, then secretly leave a fingerprint on his hand. His brother will have plenty of money to pay off." Shanks' popularity was evident during the evening's drinking session. Around a dozen large tables, even old men like Old Man Igawa, who sells alcohol, sat together and drank without regard to status.

Shanks was already showing signs of being completely drunk; otherwise, if Minato had helped him out, he would probably be slumped on the table like a giant firecracker by now.