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Military expenses and supplies; this was indeed a difficult problem currently plaguing Night Raid.
Previously, a portion of Night Raid's daily expenses and operational costs came from the bounties of assassination missions, and some supplies were purchased with these earned bounties. However, this money and these supplies only accounted for a fraction of what Night Raid needed; the vast majority was supplied by the Revolutionary Army. Now that the Revolutionary Army was finished, Night Raid would also have to tighten its belt.
But they couldn't keep tightening their belts indefinitely! They had to find ways to make money!
The Night Raid members exchanged glances. After a long moment, Lubbock raised his hand and suggested:
"How about… we increase the number of missions from now on? That way, the bounties we earn should be enough, right?"
Najenda shook her head:
"No, that won't work. Our previous assassination frequency ensured both our efficiency and a certain degree of safety. If we rashly increase our operational frequency, the Empire will definitely not tolerate it. We would then be in danger. Increasing our risk for some funds is 'not worth it'."
The Night Raid members nodded in sincere agreement. What Najenda said truly made sense.
Chelsea, who had just joined, also offered her opinion:
"Or, we could go to the Imperial Capital and start some businesses to make money?"
Najenda nodded, pondering for a moment, then said:
"The idea itself is good, but it comes with too many complications. What kind of business should we run? Who should manage it? Will we make a profit or a loss? Will engaging in business increase our chances of exposure? All these questions need to be considered."
Chelsea slumped back into her seat, muttering:
"I guess… I really did think too simply."
Finally, Akame raised her hand and proposed a practical and feasible solution:
"Boss, there's currently only one way to solve our financial crisis, and that is: robbing the rich to help the poor!"
Looking at Akame's innocent face, Najenda was already mentally prepared for the method she suggested:
"Robbing the rich to help the poor, eh? Akame, I had that thought too."
The naturally slow-witted Sheele seemed unable to grasp the silent understanding between the two, adjusting her glasses and tilting her head, she asked:
"Boss, Akame, 'robbing the rich to help the poor' means…"
Bulat calmly took over the conversation:
"It should mean, after we complete an assassination mission, we'll also plunder their wealth, right?"
Mine suddenly realized, her eyes lighting up.
"Oh! That's a good idea! Killing two birds with one stone! But…" She then mused, "This might be a bit different from Night Raid's previous style, isn't it? Will this change in style alter how people in the Imperial Capital view us? After all, before, we only killed the truly heinous criminals."
Coincidentally, this concern was shared by all the Night Raid members present. Since Mine had voiced it, everyone looked towards Najenda.
Najenda shook her head gracefully:
"There's no other way. For now, this is all we can do."
The Night Raid members all sighed.
"Alright, everyone, from now on, Night Raid's methods will change. After eliminating a target, we must act swiftly to plunder their ill-gotten gains. Additionally, to ensure our safety, speed is paramount; if necessary, you can abandon the loot."
"Yes, boss!" Ă—7
With one major problem solved, Najenda then had no choice but to discuss the matter of Uchiha Madara with everyone.
"Regarding the person named Uchiha Madara who annihilated the Revolutionary Army, from now on, we must exercise the utmost vigilance. This person's strength is unfathomable, his temperament unpredictable, and he is truly too dangerous for our Night Raid!"
The Night Raid members all nodded in unison. There was no need for Najenda to emphasize it; they had already clearly realized this point.
Leone raised her hand to ask a question:
"Boss, what if we accidentally encounter this Uchiha Madara in the future?"
"Do not provoke him! And do not follow him! Just pretend nothing ever happened!"
Akame also raised her hand to ask:
"Boss, what if we encounter him during a mission, or even if he obstructs us?"
"Avoid conflict with him as much as possible. If it's truly unavoidable, you can abandon the mission and retreat first!"
The naturally slow-witted Sheele also raised her hand to join the commotion:
"Hey! Boss! Excuse me, what does that Uchiha Madara look like? We don't know him!"
Sheele's words hit the nail on the head. The others exchanged glances, and finally, by unspoken agreement, all looked towards Najenda.
Najenda pinched her chin, recalling Uchiha Madara's appearance:
"Hmm, this person wears a black trench coat, has short black hair, and his face is quite handsome too…"
The Night Raid members listened, their heads filled with black lines. Leone couldn't stand it anymore and complained:
"Boss, a description like that… there must be many people like that walking around, right? Aren't there any distinguishing features?"
....
"Hmm… this person's demeanor is relatively aloof, and his aura is quite extraordinary, making one feel like he holds a high position just by looking at him… Uh… it's really too difficult to describe in words! How about I draw him for you?"
"Alright, alright…"
Casually finding paper and a pen, Najenda began confidently drawing Uchiha Madara's likeness.
However… Najenda's drawing ability was truly not something to commend.
The Night Raid members watched the drawing on the paper, which could barely be called a human, their heads filled with black lines, then burst into complaints:
"Ugh… it's drawn so badly, I honestly don't even want to complain!"
"Can't you see anything at all?!"
"Is this a child's scribble?"
"How are we supposed to identify someone with this…?"
"Boss… did your art teacher teach you how to draw?"
Najenda crumpled the paper, both embarrassed and anxious, her face flushing red, clearly on the verge of exasperated anger.
"You guys! I'm sorry I haven't studied painting!"
Amidst the clamor, Akame still stepped forward.
As a professional assassin once trained by the Empire, she had also learned how to draw wanted posters.
Ultimately, with Najenda describing and Akame drawing, a portrait very close to Uchiha Madara's likeness was completed.
As the Night Raid members marveled at Akame's drawing ability, she deeply imprinted Uchiha Madara's face into her mind…
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