"There is no problem with the money, the amounts are the same."

In a luxurious villa in the suburbs, after slowly counting the money, Kakuzu said to the bald man beside him who was looking at him tremblingly.

"Of course, I don't dare to do anything in front of Mr. Kakuzu."

The bald man rubbed his hands and forced a flattering smile from his face.

Kakuzu closed the black suitcase filled with banknotes, and could vaguely see a few precious gems sandwiched between the banknotes.

"Well, Mr. Kakuzu came all the way. You must have been very tired from traveling all the way, right? Do you want to take a bath in the hot springs here? For example, I have some top-notch beauties here..."

The bald man continued to rub his fingers, and at the same time motioned with his eyes to the two maids standing aside, who were wearing slightly skimpy clothes.

The two maids also calmly untied half of their kimonos, revealing their white shoulders. At the same time, the round white chest was also half hidden and half visible. Their shy and blushing looks gave people an ultimate sense of temptation.

For ordinary men, it is absolutely impossible to resist such temptation.

However, Kakuzu turned a blind eye to these temptations. He just stared at the bald man with his green eyes.

"Ahem, why, Mr. Kakuzu, don't you think two are enough? If not, I can call a few more for you to enjoy... no, it's a hot spring bath."

The bald man continued to smile flatteringly.

Ignoring the flattering smile on the bald man's face, Kakuzu just picked up the black suitcase full of banknotes, and also chose to turn a blind eye to the maid who was still shy.

"No, I'm not interested in these things. Remember to repay on time next time. I'm not so polite every time."

After Kakuzu finished speaking, he picked up the black suitcase, walked out of the room, and walked out of the villa.

He didn't expect Kakuzu to leave so quickly. Looking at his quickly leaving back, the bald man couldn't help but touch his bald head, feeling a little dumbfounded.

"What a weirdo. I've never seen a guy so obsessed with money."

The bald man complained.

Inexperienced debt collectors like Kakuzu were the type he least liked to deal with.

"Your Highness, Master~"

The maid's sweet voice came from the side.

So, turning to look at the two beautiful maids, the bald man immediately forgot about his previous unhappiness. Like a hungry wolf, he suddenly saw his prey and pounced on it ferociously.

"The debt here has been collected, and the next goal is..."

Walking to the official road in the suburbs, Kakudu took out a small book and checked out a name with a pen to prove that the person had successfully repaid the loan.

"Is it this way?"

Kakuzu turned his head to look at the direction of his next debt collection target. Hanging on his black coat was a pure gold medallion engraved with an aster pattern, which shone in the sun and was extremely eye-catching.

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"This mission is to expel the wolves wandering around the village. The level is C and the reward is 80,000 taels."

The leader of Team 7, Jonin Tenzo, summoned the members of Team 7 to meet at the main entrance of Konoha, including Sai who had just entered, a total of four people.

When the members gathered together, Tianzang announced the mission to be carried out this time, explained the content of the mission, and the rewards that would be distributed afterwards...

"Anyway, in the end, I can only get six thousand taels."

Naruto pursed his lips and said dissatisfied.

The reward of 80,000 taels seems to be a lot, but in fact, after the mission is completed, 40,000 taels must be handed over to the village first, and then half of the remaining 40,000 taels must be given to the leading jounin.

The remaining 20,000 taels are the reward for the three team members.

Therefore, the average of the three people is only more than 6,000 taels.

"It's almost time for you to get used to these things, Naruto." Tianzang smiled and continued: "Besides, based on your current situation, you should not be short of money."

After receiving the inheritance from the Fourth Hokage and his wife, not to mention the precious collection of ninjutsu and sealing techniques, it is difficult to evaluate it with accurate money. Even the money left behind is at least hundreds of millions of taels.

Even if he doesn't work for the rest of his life, it will be enough for Naruto to live a life without worries about food and clothing.

"That's what I say, but I still feel like I can't save any money."

Although he received a generous inheritance, Naruto did not use the money stored in the ledger, but still used the money he earned through hard work on the mission.

Only when you have enough food and clothing can you feel happy.

You know, being too addicted to material enjoyment is a taboo for ninjas.

Tenzo smiled slightly, somewhat understanding of Naruto's thoughts, and then he looked at Sai and said, "How is it, Sai, are you still used to the life of the group? How does it compare with when you were at the root?"

Unexpectedly, Tenzang would suddenly mention him. Sai didn't show any panic on his face and replied with a smile: "Thanks to the captain relationship. Although I am still adapting to the normal team formation mode, I think I will be able to master it soon."

.As for the difference from the root...it should be a little different."

"That's good. After all, you are the person that Lord Hokage specially asked me to take care of."

Tianzang said with a smile.

Zuo Jing nodded slightly, and the smile on his face faded.

He knew that Tianzang had been wary of him, so this was a warning to himself not to do any tricks in this team.

It's a pity that he has not received any tasks that are not conducive to Naruto. At least, his superiors have not asked him to do anything in this team yet.

"However, if you sincerely integrate into this team, I think it will definitely benefit you a lot. I can understand some of your thoughts, after all, I was a member of the Roots in the past."

Hearing what Tenzo said, not only Sai, but also Naruto and Sakura were shocked.

"Captain Yamato, you..."

"That happened a long time ago, there is nothing to hide."

Tianzang smiled.

"Speaking of which..." Sakura seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly asked: "I have wanted to ask from the beginning, why do you, Captain Yamato, use the Wood Release Ninjutsu that only the first Hokage-sama can do?"

Sakura raised this question, and both Naruto and Sai looked over with curious eyes.

Tenzo did not answer Sakura's question, but changed the topic:

"Okay, without further ado, it's time to go on a mission. Although this time's destination is still in the Land of Fire, Konoha is a bit far away, so it's best to get there before noon."…

Seeing Tenzang's skillful change of subject, Naruto made a sound of displeasure, but didn't say anything and followed Tenzang's footsteps and started to set off.

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"The mission this time is patrol?"

In the Hokage's office, Kurenai, who was the leader of the eighth team, took the mission scroll from Tsunade, glanced at the content displayed on it, and frowned.

Seeing Kurenai deep in thought, Tsunade nodded indifferently and said: "Yes, according to the patrol personnel stationed at the border, a group of unknown forces entered the Land of Fire. Not only that, the unknown forces sneaked into the Land of Fire

After the war, a document was sent from the Kingdom of Ghosts, and they will temporarily send some teams into the Kingdom of Fire to facilitate their investigation of some matters."

"Hokage-sama, have you agreed?"

Hong's frown deepened. This matter also involved the Kingdom of Ghosts, which made her feel that the matter was difficult.

"No, how could I agree to such a request? In any case, the safety of the Fire Country should be protected by Konoha itself, not by personnel from other countries. For this task, I have asked Kai's team to set off first

Go investigate. And your mission as Team Eight is to join forces with Team Kai and use the abilities of your team members to dig out this unknown force from behind."

Tsunade knocked on the table and said loudly.

"Isn't there a specific goal? And the Fire Country is so big, if we don't standardize a scope..."

Hong wants more information.

Once the information is obtained, it would be too difficult for Team 8 to search within the Fire Country.

"There is nothing more, just this information. I know this task is a bit overwhelming, but now other teams have their own tasks, and the only team that is free and good at it is your eighth team."

Tsunade replied.

"I see."

"In addition, if you encounter people from the Kingdom of Ghosts, don't break into a conflict with them unless you have to. Just drive that group of unknown forces out of the Kingdom of Fire."

After Tsunade paused for a moment, she reminded Kurenai.

"Yes, then I'm going."

Hong nodded heavily, took the mission scroll, and turned to leave the office.

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"I'm sorry, Hokage-sama has given an order. Except for the necessary personnel entering and leaving the Kingdom of Demons, no one else is allowed to enter without documents from Konoha. If you break in without permission, you will have to be annihilated as an enemy."

Stationed at the gate of the Konoha camp on the western border of the Land of Fire, a jounin intercepted the trio of Aya who wanted to enter the Land of Fire.

"Can't you be accommodating? We suspect that a dangerous element has broken into the territory of the Fire Country and may pose a threat to the people of your country."

Aya did not get angry at the Konoha jounin's refutation, but continued to use reason and emotion in an attempt to persuade the Konoha jounin.

However, no matter what Sai said, this Konoha jounin's attitude was extremely determined.

"This is the Hokage-sama's order, and we can only act according to the order. Moreover, since you said that dangerous elements have broken into the Land of Fire, it is our matter in Konoha, and we do not need the help of your Demon Country ninjas. If

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