Naruto: All I want to do after transforming into Akali is be happy!

Chapter 61 The Fight Between the Snipe and the Clam

Looking at the Third Hokage's annoying monkey face, Danzo couldn't help but say:

"Damn it, can't you say anything else besides that you're the Hokage?"

“Uh…” A hint of embarrassment flashed across the Third Hokage’s face, but he quickly concealed it.

Of course there are, but who can blame them when these words are the most effective?

So, ignoring Danzo's complaints, the Third Hokage coughed twice and continued, "In short, don't touch Akali anymore. I'll make arrangements later."

"But you reminded me, I did neglect Akali a bit..."

"Then let's do it this way. The things you agreed on with her will remain the same. Give her those things as usual, and I'll reimburse the specific expenses."

"Is it alright, Danzo?"

The third generation looked at their old friend.

But Danzo was already laughing in anger: "Is that alright? Sarutobi, how can you even ask such a question?"

"What do you mean by reimbursement... Do you think I, Danzo, am short of 60 yen?"

"A mere 600,000? You think you can use my system to cultivate talent for you? You have no shame, Sarutobi!"

Danzo's gaze seemed capable of killing: "Don't force me to bring Koharu and En to settle this matter!"

"Cough cough, it can't be that bad, it can't be that bad..."

Upon hearing the names of his other two teammates, the Third Generation quickly waved his hand.

60 taels is indeed not much for them, but Danzo's connections cannot be measured in money. It is perfectly normal for Danzo to be angry that his connections were being used to cultivate talent for him.

Moreover, Danzo had the upper hand in this matter; he used his Hokage authority to force his way in, which was against the rules of their tacit understanding.

Fortunately, the three generations had already considered these issues.

"I know you and Akali have already reached an agreement, Danzo. I am not the Hokage who wants to control everything. What I mean is, everyone can compete!"

Upon hearing this, Danzo's expression softened: "Oh? Competition, what do you mean?"

The Third Hokage quickly voiced his thoughts: "That means Akali can enjoy your Root training system, but you can't actively approach her."

"At the same time, Akali will not go deep into your roots, nor will she completely break away from the current Team 8."

"That way, if she has contact with both sides, she can choose whichever side she wants to go to in the end!"

The third generation clearly understood that the root area was not a place where normal people could stay.

According to Red's final report, Akali will not choose to live in the shadows.

This arrangement, while still disadvantageous to Danzo, at least gave Danzo a chance after he forcibly took over using the Hokage's power, which would be understandable for anyone else.

In the end, whether Danzo accepted it or not, he had achieved his goal.

Originally, Akali had been completely lured away by Danzo, but now, not only has Danzo failed to obtain Akali, he has also been pulled from the finish line to the starting line.

No matter how you look at it, he's the one who profits!

After proposing these conditions, the Third Hokage prepared for Danzo's fierce resistance.

It's nothing. At worst, he can just say, "I am the Hokage."

However, to the Third Hokage's surprise, after listening to his words, Danzo's expression changed and he strangely agreed.

"Then let's do it your way. I hope you can keep your word!"

“Because this time…” Danzo revealed a strange smile: “Hiruzen, you will really regret this!”

The Third Hokage believed that Akali would choose Team 8 over Root.

But didn't he also think Akali would choose the Roots?

After all, he was the one who had direct contact with Akali, and Danzo believed he had a good grasp of Akali's personality!

The information gap led the two to make completely different judgments!

People always believe what they want to believe.

So the Third Hokage remained unmoved: "Is that so? Then I'll look forward to it, Danzo!"

Immediately, the third generation turned and left.

His understated words and resolute departure conveyed a powerful sense of self-confidence.

After all, he had fought Danzo so many times and had hardly ever lost!

Upon seeing this, Danzo's expression, which had just shown a hint of smugness, darkened once more.

Standing there, watching the Third Hokage leave for a while, Danzo snorted coldly, threw away his broken cane, and continued on his way back.

He seemed no different from usual.

However, because of the actions taken by the third generation, some things have changed!

Danzo got carried away, and once he got carried away, he wanted to increase the stakes, to increase them even more, and to use money to make that little bitch Akali dizzy!

then……

The next day, early in the morning.

Akali opened the door, and a handsome young man with a completely pale, emotionless smile and wearing a cropped ninja outfit appeared before her.

Akali recognized the person with such obvious features after only a brief look, but she still pretended to be puzzled and asked, "Um, you are...?"

"Hello, Akali, my name is Sai, I am Danzo's subordinate, and I have been ordered to deliver something to you!"

Sai handed over a scroll and a large black bag.

The scroll itself is unremarkable; it likely contains the training method for the Flying Thunder God technique.

But this bag...

Akali reached out and took it, only to find it slightly heavy.

Upon opening it again, a faint smell of blood, mixed with the distinctive smell of ink from the paper money, wafted into my nostrils.

Akali frowned slightly.

The money still smelled of blood, and this big black bag that makes you want to complain—could this bag of money have been stolen by Danzo's Root ninja from that gang's transaction site?

Upon closer inspection, the bag of money was not only full of old banknotes, but also bundled together in various denominations... This...

Akali is speechless.

But it doesn't matter anyway, the system takes all the money, and the system doesn't care about these things.

At the same time, this money is not without its problems, and the biggest problem is... the amount!

Akali counted a lot of money, roughly over 400,000, and that was only a small portion.

Akali looked at Sai with suspicion: "Did you take the wrong bag? There shouldn't be this much money in it."

Sai maintained his fake smile: "No, Lord Danzo's task for me was simply to deliver this bag and scroll to you. As for whether there's a lot of money inside or not, that's not my concern!"

"If you have any questions, please ask Lord Danzo!"

"Alright!" Since Sai said so, Akali didn't bother to ask any more questions.

She didn't care whether Danzo had given it to the wrong person or not; once she got it in her hands, she wouldn't let him give it back.

After saying goodbye to Sai, Akali returned to her room, put the money into her storage space, and let the system do a count.

The amount of money in this large bag quickly came into Akali's view.

"One million two hundred thousand?! Boss, you're so generous!"