章 101: Chp-101: Ora Ora Ora... Muda Muda Muda…
In recent days, Kakuzu's life has been monotonous and dull. Every day, he worked tirelessly, following a strict 007 schedule without any days off, constantly exchanging bounties for money. Only money could give him satisfaction and a sense of security.
Occasionally, Kakuzu would think about that unlucky guy Rasa, who had dared to intercept his goods. What did it matter if he was a candidate for the Fourth Kazekage? When he heard about Kakuzu's battle with the First Hokage, he obediently handed over his private stash of money, even if he stubbornly refused to admit it until the end.
"Hmph! Exchanging 20 million ryo for 60 million ryo was a profitable deal!"
From then on, Kakuzu's reputation in the underground black market grew even more. He even earned a new title: "The Man Who Made Rasa Submit." Kakuzu was quite pleased with himself until a few days ago when he suddenly saw a bounty in the black market...
100 million ryo! This was a reward usually reserved only for the Kages of the Five Great Shinobi Villages. Kakuzu focused intently on the details.
The bounty was for someone who had defeated Chiyo and Rasa, mastered an even higher level of Magnet Release, and could control all metals, including gold dust. Another Magnet Release user? One even more advanced than Rasa?
Wait... something was off. Defeated Rasa and could control gold dust? I see! It's you, you bastard, who played me! Kakuzu's eyes turned red with rage. Revenge was not the priority; the important thing was the 100 million ryo!
"Hmph! I, Kakuzu, who fought against the First Hokage, will reluctantly accept this 100 million Ryo as compensation for your deceit!" Kakuzu immediately set off to find Hyuga Satoru. A newly risen young shinobi who defeated Rasa due to a clash of abilities? No problem. I, Kakuzu, am not afraid of a kid when I even fought the First Hokage!
"Where is that Hyuga brat hiding? I haven't found him despite searching for so many days!" Kakuzu grew anxious. According to intelligence, the target might still be with the Konoha troops. Should I break into the camp to take his head? Though confident, Kakuzu was not foolish and could only hope for a chance encounter.
As he searched around, he suddenly widened his eyes. A figure emerged from the forest across from him, moving leisurely and seemingly unaware of Kakuzu's presence. Wait... those eyes... Kakuzu pulled out the bounty notice and carefully compared the details several times. His heart was filled with joy!
"I, Kakuzu, am truly a genius for coming up with such an efficient method!" Although it seemed a bit too coincidental, it was undoubtedly Hyuga Satoru from the bounty.
"Brat, I didn't expect to run into you here!" Kakuzu sneered as four hearts flew out from behind him, surrounded by black threads.
"Hiss! Are you the legendary underground black market ninja who fought the First Hokage?"
"Hmph! Brat, stop pretending! My eyes have already seen through your schemes!"
"You were the one who intercepted my goods earlier, weren't you? Trying to buy time to escape?"
"I, Kakuzu, have already decided to take your head!"
As soon as he finished speaking, one of the black-threaded monsters behind Kakuzu opened its mouth.
"Fire Style! Searing Migraine!" Intense flames spewed from the mask's mouth. Hyuga Satoru jumped back, avoiding the range of the flames.
"Lightning Style! False Darkness!" Another black-threaded monster spewed a lightning bolt, striking Hyuga Satoru's landing spot.
"Hit by my Lightning Style head-on; your body should be paralyzed by now! The 100 million ryo bounty is mine... huh?"
Hyuga Satoru seemed to breathe in comfortably, with lightning dancing across his body, looking quite at ease. His body, made of nanometal, was completely unaffected by Lightning Style. He sighed slightly.
"Brat, it seems I underestimated you!" Kakuzu immediately started taking off his clothes. Damaged clothes were not reimbursed, and besides, he could perform at his best without them.
"Don't think of using your Magnet Release against me. I have no metal on me, not even this!" Kakuzu pointed at his forehead protector with his thumb. Hyuga Satoru noticed that Kakuzu's forehead protector had been replaced with a white cloth, with the symbol of the Hidden Waterfall Village rogue ninja crudely drawn in black ink.
Even rogue ninjas are so particular? Hyuga Satoru almost couldn't help but laugh.
"Wait! You're a mercenary ninja working for money. I can hire you!"
"Is that so? My fees are very high. Do you have that much money?" Kakuzu's eyes lit up, clearly interested.
"You know Rasa, right? He's my brother. He gave me several tons of gold before he left."
"I can offer 30 million Ryo!"
30 million ryo? Not bad. Let's hear what this kid wants. Once I get the money, I'll finish him off and take both the money and his head! Kakuzu was delighted.
"Will you keep your word and do the job once you're paid?"
"Of course! I fought the First Hokage, remember? Give me the money, and I can take anyone's head for you!"
"But let's be clear, 30 million ryo is the market price for a Jonin's head. If you want me to assassinate a Kage or something, it'll cost extra!"
"A Kage? No, no, nothing like that. My task is simple."
"Give me your own head!!!"
???
Kakuzu was stunned. Is that even possible?
"You sneaky brat! Don't think of stalling for time. No one is coming to save you!" Kakuzu was furious as two of the black-threaded monsters simultaneously opened their mouths, one spewing fire and the other wind.
"Combined Style: Flame Wind Chaos Wave!" Fire and wind intertwined, forming a massive wave of flames that engulfed Hyuga Satoru. Seeing this, Kakuzu suddenly felt a pang of pain.
Did he burn to ashes? That was 100 million ryo! Was he so fragile?
As the flames receded, a giant metal shield, red from the intense heat, stood where Hyuga Satoru had been. The metal shifted, turning into a fiery red iron fist. Hyuga Satoru leaped up.
"Magnet Release! Flame Fist Technique!" The blazing red fist smashed into one of the black-threaded monsters, shattering its mask.
"Brat!" Kakuzu's eyes turned red as one of his hearts was destroyed.
"Earth Style! Earth Spear!" His body turned black, covered in a layer of hardened earth for strong defence and attack. He swung continuous heavy punches.
"Ora Ora Ora Ora..." Hyuga Satoru also punched back.
"Muda Muda Muda Muda..." Their fists clashed in the air, sparks flying.
At some point, Kakuzu faltered. His blackened fists were swollen and limp like dog legs.
"Enhanced your body with Magnet Release? Damn it!"
"Looks like I'm still tougher!" Hyuga Satoru dusted off his clothes.
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