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Chapter 92: The Greed of the Shinobi World!
Chapter 92: The Greed of the Shinobi World!
Surgical Equipment!
It was the same equipment from the secret operating room in the Koji clan's territory. This time, it was brought from Konoha.
Due to the limited quantity, it could be transported through the Uchiha clan's channels to the Honda Trading Company, and then mixed in with the convoy.
Transporting large, precision instruments would have been much more difficult.
"It's all hidden!"
Hyuga Sogetsu confirmed.
Indeed, To Hei was preparing to set up his own 'operating room.'
The Long Stairway to Divinity!
This series of surgeries was just beginning, and he certainly wasn't going to give up on it.
Before, it was a matter of not having the funds. Now, with a way to earn money, the experiments could continue.
As for why he needed a new laboratory instead of waiting for the war to end and returning to Konoha, it was because To Hei hadn't forgotten how long the Third Shinobi World War lasted.
Five years!
A full five years!
No one could believe the war would drag on for so long.
Given the length of the conflict, To Hei couldn't afford to wait. Setting up a new operating room was a logical step.
He had already chosen the location.
The Land of Rivers!
It wasn't far from the southwestern camp, and with full speed, it would take less than two hours to reach. Flying would be even faster.
There were also unique advantages to the location.
It consisted of several islands, and due to the absence of a shinobi village, the area was impoverished and chaotic—perfect for building a laboratory.
With so many advantages, it was no wonder To Hei chose this place.
"Get the operating room ready as soon as possible, Sogetsu. Koji, adjust your condition to the best possible state!"
To Hei assigned their next tasks.
The two didn't need to continue with the logistics and transportation. With Jonin Koshin overseeing things and multiple shinobi teams, the operation's safety was assured.
The priority was to advance the research.
Neither Hyuga Sogetsu nor Koji had any objections.
Sogetsu was entirely devoted to To Hei. She cared about serving him, regardless of the task. If To Hei asked her to attack the village, she wouldn't hesitate.
Koji saw To Hei as his loyal master, and since he was the beneficiary of the surgeries, he was eagerly looking forward to them.
After the two left the tent, To Hei looked at the box in the corner and couldn't help but smile.
He hadn't expected the plan to go so smoothly.
In just one operation, he had raked in millions of ryo (half of it).
To put that into perspective, the bounty on a Jonin at the exchange office was only a few million.
But thinking about the costs of the research, he put on a pained expression.
Even with experience in spending large sums, it still hurt, like being cut with a knife.
It was painful, too painful!
To Hei thought that if he had the Sharingan, he would definitely have opened his Mangekyo Sharingan by now.
Time slowly passed.
Sitting in the logistics area, To Hei had no opportunities to earn battle credits, and his reputation naturally began to wane.
It was a clever move by Danzo.
However, upon receiving a piece of intelligence, he was immediately alarmed.
At the root of Konoha's base.
"Are you sure this intelligence is accurate?"
Danzo, seated in his designated position, angrily demanded, as if he wanted to eat the subordinate who brought the news.
But after asking, he immediately realized the gravity of the situation.
This kind of intelligence couldn't be false.
Without waiting for a response, he waved the subordinate away and began to think.
Quickly, Danzo had a plan. He threw the intelligence to the subordinate and said:
"Divide this information into several parts and give it to the Sarutobi, Sentoku, and Mito clans!"
If it was just the root, they wouldn't have many options.
But by showing these clans the potential benefits, they would surely try to seize them.
If they succeeded, that would be best. If not, these clans would be in conflict with the other side, making them future allies.
Using others to do his dirty work!
Danzo's move was truly devious.
He could reap the benefits without lifting a finger, and whether they succeeded or not, he would gain something.
It’s safe to say that in internal conflicts, his talent is off the charts.
Soon, several clans reacted.
When it comes to such significant interests, even a second’s delay in response is a sign of disrespect to money.
What’s the most critical aspect of this move?
It’s that Danzo sent the information to the 'clans' rather than to the village elders like Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado.
This prevented any delay in the conflict.
For the greater good, the Hokage and the elders could endure, but their clans definitely couldn’t.
Southwest Shinobi Camp!
"Uchiha Dohiei, please report to the main tent immediately!"
A messenger ninja from Orochimaru relayed the order to Dohiei, who was sitting in a corner, pondering some issues at his desk.
Indeed, Dohiei no longer bothered to pretend.
He had turned the logistics department into his personal laboratory for potion development.
His potion-making skills weren’t a secret to the village elders, so there was no need to hide them.
"Could it be that my slacking off has been discovered?"
As Dohiei stood up, this thought flashed through his mind.
After all, he never spent more than half an hour on official duties each day, which naturally made him feel a bit guilty.
With this thought in mind, he made his way to the main tent, which was less than a hundred meters away.
"Wow, it’s so lively here today."
As soon as he entered, Dohiei noticed that Orochimaru wasn’t the only one present. There were two men and a woman, all unfamiliar Jonin, who were eyeing him with a greedy gaze, like someone who hasn’t eaten for days suddenly seeing a feast.
"Uchiha Dohiei, do you admit your guilt?"
A short-haired man with a fierce expression and wearing a Jonin vest was the first to speak.
Orochimaru, sitting at the head of the table, watched the scene with an amused look, as if it had nothing to do with him.
There was no choice; after all, these people had the backing of the village elders and even his own teacher, so he had to give them some face.
Of course, he was also curious about Dohiei’s reaction; otherwise, he wouldn’t let them have their way.
First, Dohiei glanced at Orochimaru. Seeing his amused gaze, Dohiei understood his stance and countered:
"What crime have I committed?"
In the past, they wouldn’t have bothered with questions and would have simply arrested and interrogated him.
But as his accomplishments became known, his status had changed.
Even though he was still a Chunin, his influence was vastly different from before. Anyone who wanted to cause him trouble couldn’t just use baseless charges.
They needed irrefutable evidence that everyone would accept.
"You used the logistics department for personal gain. Here’s the evidence. Do you still dare to deny it?"
The Jonin from the Tono Clan produced a document filled with evidence collected by Root.
In a short time, the profits amounted to tens of millions of Ryo, which had enticed several families, prompting them to take action immediately.
He was just a lowly Chunin, after all.
Take him down!
The families were backed by the Konoha's F4 (Four Noble Clans), making them fearless about offending others.
As for why the Tono Clan took the lead:
It was because, previously, Dohiei had offended them by refusing to sell his healing potion, creating a grudge between the two parties. Naturally, having them take the lead was the best choice.
"That's right, I did it."
Dohiei, with his hands in his pockets, nodded nonchalantly.
He had never been afraid of being found out, since he dared to do it in the first place.
"You've admitted it!" The Tono Clan's Jonin hastily turned to Orochimaru: "Orochimaru-sama, please arrest and punish him!"
This would be a two-for-one deal.
Not only could they gain substantial profits, but they could also resolve the issue with this guy who dared to refuse the family's kindness. Ideally, they could even get their hands on the healing potion's formula.
Unfortunately, Orochimaru looked at Dohiei, who had his hands in his pockets, and inquired in his raspy, magnetic voice:
"Dohiei-kun, do you have an explanation?"
This was a matter of having the right to speak.
This was also the reason Dohiei showcased his power.
Without the right to speak, he wouldn't even have the opportunity to explain.
Facing Orochimaru's inquiry, Dohiei finally spoke up, but his first sentence caused the three ninjas from the F4-backed families' blood pressure to rise.
(End of Chapter)
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