139: Chapter 139 IncorporationIn the basement of the Chamber of Commerce, in a specially made solitary confinement room, Kakuzu sat on a simple chair, his bright green eyes darting around, constantly scanning every corner of his surroundings.
The door creaked open, and Naruto walked in with a friendly smile on his face.
Kakuzu sat up straight, alert.
"Kakuzu-senpai, are you settling in alright?" Naruto pulled up a chair and sat down opposite him, his posture relaxed as if he were chatting with an old friend.
Kakuzu snorted coldly and didn't respond to the question.
Naruto didn't care about the other person's coldness and continued, "I don't like fighting and killing.I prefer to talk about cooperation.You see, you used to work in the Akatsuki organization.You were earning money by risking your life.It was risky and unstable."
"Now that our chamber of commerce has gone to great lengths to invite you here, we'll give you a friendly price for the accommodation, meals, compensation for emotional distress, and all the trouble you caused us by helping Akatsuki before."
He held up his finger and announced an astronomical number.
Kakuzu's beady eyes widened instantly, and his breathing quickened."How.how much?Why don't you just rob me?"
"Hey, you can't say that."
Naruto waved his hand, "I'm robbing it right now."
Of course, you can choose not to acknowledge it, in which case I'll have to hand you over to Hidan for company; he's not doing so well these days.Or I could have Itachi come over and have a chat with you about life.
Kakuzu's expression changed several times as he quickly calculated something in his mind.
We definitely can't win if we fight.
Run!This place is heavily guarded.
If we keep pushing through, we'll all die.
He gritted his teeth, his cheeks bulging, looking incredibly frustrated.
After living for decades, all the wealth he had accumulated was confiscated with a single sentence, and he was left with a mountain of debt that he could never repay in this lifetime!
".Fine!I admit defeat!"
Kakuzu forced out a few words through gritted teeth, his voice hoarse, "I accept this debt!But what do you want me to do?"
Naruto smiled, took out a scroll covered with tadpole-like runes: "Simple, sign this contract, and you'll be a member of the merchant guild."
"You'll be responsible for helping the Chamber of Commerce raise funds, invest, do accounting, collect debts.Use your strengths."
"The money you earn will be used to offset your debts proportionally.If you do well, you might be able to retire early."
Kakuzu squinted as he looked at the terms on the scroll.
All assets under Kakuzu's name shall unconditionally belong to the Apocalypse Merchant Guild from the date the contract takes effect.
Jiaodu must repay his debts by completing designated tasks.The job content and salary are determined unilaterally by the Tianqi Chamber of Commerce.Before the debts are paid off, he may not leave the Chamber of Commerce premises without permission.
Kakuzu's hands were trembling.
My life savings are all gone!And now I have to work like a slave for others!
This is a fucking indenture!
Kakuzu has dominated the ninja world for decades; when has he ever suffered such humiliation?
But seeing Naruto's smiling eyes, he finally reached out and placed his hand on the scroll.
Damn it, it's better to live a miserable life than to die.Money can be earned back.
A flash of light, and the contract was formed.
Kakuzu felt as if an invisible shackle had been placed deep within his soul, and his whole being withered away.
"Welcome, Mr.Kakuzu."
Naruto patted him on the shoulder, then turned and left.
Kakuzu slumped into his chair, repeatedly muttering, "My money.my money."
After dealing with Kakuzu, Naruto strolled over to the secret room where Hidan was imprisoned.
This guy is even more troublesome than Kakuzu; he's immortal and has a foul mouth.
Naruto didn't bother arguing with him, so he directly activated his source of hatred and slapped Hidan, the dark red light flowing into Hidan's body.
Just as Hidan was about to unleash a torrent of curses, he suddenly felt a burning sensation on his shoulder.Lifting his shirt, he saw a hideous fox head pattern branded onto it, radiating an eerie red light.
The feeling of being forced into submission silenced him instantly, and he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
"Stay quiet, there will be a time when you need to be used."
Naruto locked the door and left.
Inside the ward, Nagato lay on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.
How are you feeling?
Nagato didn't look at him, but said coldly, "Kill me if you want, no need to pretend."
Naruto shook his head."Kill you?Go through all that trouble to bring you back just to kill you?That's too much of a waste."
He leaned forward and said, "I'll tell you a secret.Those Rinnegan eyes that you call the eyes of God.weren't originally yours."
Nagato abruptly turned his head, staring intently at Naruto: "You're talking nonsense!That's impossible!"
"Don't you know whether you're talking nonsense or not?"
Naruto calmly stated, "These eyes were designed by Madara Uchiha before his death, cleverly transplanted into you when you were emotionally agitated."
"You, who share the same bloodline as me, are nothing more than a pawn chosen by others, a vessel to hold eyes."
Nagato's face turned deathly pale, and his lips trembled.
What is the source of our pride and strength in persisting for so many years?
"Judging from your appearance, you probably won't be able to use the Rinnegan anymore."
Naruto stood up, took a small glass jar out of his pocket, inside which was a scarlet Sharingan."This is a collectible I looted from that old dog Danzo.It's of good quality."
"Here you go, use this to see the world from now on.With a more ordinary perspective, you might be able to see many things you couldn't see before."
He summoned medical ninjas and ordered them to perform an eye transplant on Nagato.
Nagato lay there, utterly dejected, as if all his beliefs had crumbled.
Naruto stroked his chin and thought for a moment.It would be most appropriate to let Itachi handle Konan's affairs.
He found Itachi, who was sunbathing and reading, and said, "Go and look after Konan.From now on, her food and daily life will be your responsibility."
Itachi looked up, his eyes calm: "Yes, Chairman."
"Relax, just think of it as getting to know each other better."
Naruto winked."I think she's quite interested in you too.Maybe you can spark a romance."
Itachi: .
So Itachi accepted this special task.Task.
He regularly delivers three meals a day to Xiao Nan, all of which are light and nutritious.
Konan was initially wary, but Itachi always remained silent and polite, leaving after delivering the items without ever overstepping his bounds.
That evening, as usual, Itachi brought a tray to Konan's room.
I knocked on the door, but there was no response.
Are they resting, or.
He hesitated for a moment, but still opened the door.
At this moment, the bathroom door was tightly closed, and the sound of rushing water could be heard from inside.A thick layer of condensation covered the frosted glass door.
Itachi immediately understood: Konan was taking a bath.
Not wanting to disturb anyone, he walked even lighter, preparing to put his things down and leave.
Just as he gently placed the tray on the living room table and turned to leave.
"Click".
The bathroom door was pushed open from the inside.
Xiao Nan's hair was wet and disheveled.
Steam rose first as she wiped the water droplets from her neck with a towel, clearly unaware that someone was outside the bathroom.
As soon as she looked up, she bumped into Uchiha Itachi, who was also stunned.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment.
Xiao Nan's eyes widened instantly, the color draining from her face in a flash, only to return with even greater force, turning her entire face, neck, and ears bright red.
"ah!"
A short scream escaped her lips.She frantically tried to cover herself, not even caring that the towel had slipped off.She quickly hugged herself with her arms, brought her legs together, and curled up, so ashamed that she almost fainted.
Itachi quickly turned his back to the bathroom, his ears burning slightly: "Sorry."
Xiao Nan hid behind the bathroom door, hurriedly changed into a bathrobe, and whispered, "N-nothing.wait a minute."
The atmosphere was somewhat awkward, with a faint scent of bath fragrance filling the air.
Xiao Nan fastened her belt, tidied her wet hair, walked to the table and sat down, asking softly, "Why.why did you choose to join the Chamber of Commerce in the first place?"
Itachi sat down opposite her, his expression relaxing a bit: "The president is different from the others.he also gave me a new opportunity."
He didn't say much, but Xiao Nan could sense the relief in his tone.
Konan paused for a moment, then asked, "Nagato.how is he?"
"The chairman told him the truth about the Rinnegan and is preparing to transplant a regular Sharingan into him.He will be able to stay and live safely in the Chamber of Commerce."
Itachi told him the truth.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Nan looked out the window with a complicated expression.After a long while, she sighed softly, "It's for the best.He's always lived too hard.Perhaps living a more ordinary life would be a relief for him."
The two chatted for a few more minutes, their conversation shifting from memories of the past to possibilities for the future.The atmosphere gradually eased and even became somewhat warm.
Seeing that it was getting late, Itachi got up to say goodbye: "You should get some rest.I'll come back tomorrow."
He walked to the door and just placed his hand on the doorknob.
"Itachi."
Xiao Nan's voice came from behind, shy and timid, like a whisper in the night wind.
Xiao Nan stood up, her face so red it looked like it was about to bleed.
She quickly walked behind Itachi, stretched out her arms, and gently hugged him.
Her supple body pressed tightly against his back, carrying a unique fragrance and warmth.
"Don't go."
Xiao Nan buried her burning cheeks in his broad back, her voice as soft as a feather, "Stay with me.okay?"
Itachi's body stiffened visibly; he could clearly feel Konan's rapid heartbeat.
Deep down, I seemed to be touched by this sudden warmth.
He slowly turned around.
Xiao Nan tilted her head back, her pale purple eyes swirling with moisture, a mixture of confusion and courage.
Their eyes met, and it was as if invisible sparks were crackling.
Itachi lowered his head and kissed her slightly parted, moist lips.
What began as a tentative, light touch quickly turned into a deep, lingering embrace.
Xiao Nan let out a soft moan, closed her eyes, and responded awkwardly yet passionately.
The two embraced, then staggered and fell to the side.
Clothes slipped down in disarray, and the mattress creaked slightly.
The room lights gradually dimmed, leaving only moonlight to illuminate the intertwined figures.
Soon, in the quiet room, Xiao Nan's intermittent panting could be faintly heard, like the most moving nocturne, echoing for a long time in the night.
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