Naruto, starting with immortality, I'm going to buy up the ninja world!

Chapter 169 Kakuzu: What I like is money itself, while what you like is the privilege that money bri

Tetsuya picked up the materials on the table and glanced at them casually. There didn't seem to be anything unreasonable about them.

But it doesn't really matter, since most of the time, submitting these reports to the finance department is just a formality anyway.

Basically, no projects in the Land of Grass go through the national treasury; as soon as a project is completed, someone takes it on their own initiative.

"Alright, you can handle it as you see fit."

Kakuzu shrugged.

"Actually, it doesn't matter whether I handle these documents or not, since no project funds come from the national treasury anyway, and the national treasury is actually getting more and more money."

"Oh, so you knew all along."

Kakuzu also smiled.

"Boss, you underestimate me. How could I not know? Every time those people come, they're just depositing money into the national treasury; they've never withdrawn any money."

Moreover, I go into the national treasury to count the money almost every day; I know exactly whether it's short or too much.

"what?"

Tetsuya's eyes widened immediately.

"Such a large national treasury, do you have to check it every day?"

"Yes, this is my job."

Aren't you tired?

"How could that be?"

Kakuzu smiled and waved his hand.

"This is my hobby. Seeing so much money only makes me happy."

"Ok."

Tetsuya truly underestimated Kakuzu's love of money.

"By the way, Kakuzu, actually I came to see you this time because I have something I want to ask you."

"Is there a task I need to complete? If so, please give me the order, boss. It's been a long time since I've done anything since I became the Minister of Finance. I feel like I'm going to rust if I don't find something to do soon."

Tetsuya sat down opposite Kakuzu and carefully selected his words before speaking.

"Kakuzu, after all these years, have you ever thought about returning to Takigakure?"

Upon hearing this familiar name, Kakuzu's expression changed, and the smile on his face disappeared.

"Takigakure Village, what a familiar yet unfamiliar name."

"You've been away from Takigakure for many years now."

"It's been almost fifty years."

Kakuzu said.

"Not long after the ninja village system was established, I received orders from the higher-ups of Takigakure to assassinate Hashirama Senju."

The mission failed, and to avoid being held accountable by Konoha, the higher-ups shifted all the blame onto me.

I risked my life to fight the God of Ninjas for the sake of the village, and this is the result. Ha, how ridiculous.

Therefore, in order to retaliate against the village's injustice, I killed the village's leaders and stole the secret technique, Earth Grudge Fear, becoming a rogue ninja.

If I hadn't run into my boss, I'd probably still be taking on bounty missions and killing people.

"Haha, I can only say that we are really destined to be together, after all, we have similar hobbies."

"You all like money, right?"

"Hahaha, isn't it?"

Kakuzu shook his head.

"No, boss, there is still a difference between the two of us."

"Oh, how so?"

The corners all spoke very seriously.

"Boss, what you really like isn't money itself, but the benefits that money can bring you. For example, you use money to do business and make more money, and you use money to exchange for a higher status, more privileges, and a better life."

What I like is money itself; I simply love money.

Hearing Kakuzu's words, Tetsuya nodded in agreement.

"Your analysis is very insightful."

"Haha, that's for sure. After working with the boss for a long time, I've learned a lot. For example, now when I look at things, I no longer look at them from a ninja's perspective, but analyze them from different angles."

"Isn't this a good thing? Looking at problems from different angles makes them more comprehensive, doesn't it?"

"And so Tetsuya asked."

"So, Kakuzu, what do you think of Takigakure now?"

"Takigakure Village?"

Kakuzu remained silent for a while before finally speaking.

"In the past, Takigakure was arrogant and overconfident, hoping to compete with other ninja villages in the ninja world. However, in reality, they did not even have the qualifications to compete with other villages in the ninja world."

Now, they have come to terms with reality and have chosen to live in seclusion, hiding in a corner of the land of water, isolated from the world.

But in my view, their current actions are actually a sign of cowardice and incompetence; isolating themselves from the world and seeking refuge in a corner will only disconnect them from the world.

Tetsuya nodded and said.

"Your analysis is quite good, and it's basically the same as my view on Takigakure. So, have you ever thought about returning to Takigakure, taking over the village, and helping me control the Land of Waterfall?"

"Take over Takigakure and control the Land of Takigakure."

Kakuzu's eyes flickered.

"Boss, are you planning to take action against Takigakure?"

"It's only a matter of time. After all, our ultimate goal is to control the ninja world, isn't it? First, we'll integrate the smaller countries, then we'll take action against the larger ones. These are all part of our pre-planned strategy, aren't they?"

The major ninja nations in the ninja world are home to the Five Great Ninja Villages, and these are no pushovers. It would be difficult to directly attack a major nation.

However, small countries are different. Some small countries don't even have ninja villages, and even if they do, it's not a big deal for Tetsuya; they can be dealt with very easily.

His plan was to integrate all the small countries into a super federation, then use economic means to counterbalance the large countries, and finally unite with some of these large countries while defeating others.

As for why not use absolute power to sweep across the ninja world...

It's simple, Tetsuya is worried about deus ex machina.

If Liu Dao Lao Deng can't stand it anymore and his brother crawls out of the ground, teaming up with their mother to mess with him, then he'll be in trouble.

It's not that we can't fight, but doing it this way would be very troublesome.

Tetsuya dislikes trouble, and this plan to integrate small countries and confront large ones gives him a feeling of playing a game.

"Since it's the boss's task, I naturally won't refuse."

"Well, you can't say that. If you don't want to go back, you don't have to force yourself."

Kakuzu shook his head and said.

"No, quite the opposite. After all these years, I'm actually going back to see how those idiots are doing."

"Well, if that's the case, then fine. In a couple of days, you'll come with me to Takigakure. We'll first go see the Daimyo of Takigakure and have him issue a statement to erase your status as a traitorous ninja."

Upon hearing Tetsuya say that he wanted the Daimyo of Takigakure to erase his identity as a rogue ninja, Kakuzu remained silent for a long time before finally letting out a long sigh.

"Thank you, boss."

Back then, he was a ninja who was willing to give his life for the village. If even one of those high-ranking officials had stood up for him, he wouldn't have become a rogue ninja.