บท 126: Chapter 126
Everyone has a few relatives who bring shame, and it's not just Black White Zetsu who laments Tobi's actions in this extraordinary series. In another part of the Shinōbi World, Sunagakure, Mr. Kakuzu, the renowned new entrepreneur, also laments the situation. However, he doesn't have any relatives, only a group of indifferent subordinates who make him feel utterly embarrassed.
"You fools! Let me tell you what's good for you. We're in the middle of a war, and this is not the time to engage in smuggling even more. And if other Hidden Villages want to recruit our company's carts, let them! As long as they pay, I'll take care of the Kazekage building," Kakuzu scolded angrily, facing the regional general managers of Five Great Countries.
This group of losers was recruited by other Hidden Villages, but they were afraid of being held accountable by Sunagakure. They were timid like mice. However, they had no qualms about engaging in unauthorized smuggling. It was truly baffling.
"Lord Kakuzu, it's not up to us. Everyone knows that Kazekage-sama has boundaries. Those people in the Kazekage building won't act without some incentive. If they're unsatisfied, we'll handle it. Besides, running a few extra private deliveries won't make much of a difference in your earnings," whispered the director from Kaminari no Kuni.
"Enough with your bullshit! Running illegal deliveries without paying taxes might seem profitable, but once you get caught, you'll be left with nothing. And as for your concerns about being held accountable by Kazekage, that's none of your business. I said they call, and you go. As long as they pay, we'll do it. Don't make any more excuses," Kakuzu expressed his frustration and anger with an iron-like gaze.
By his intense expression, it was evident how furious he was. He had anticipated that other Hidden Villages might call upon their company's carts during the war. He had even consulted Hitoshi for guidance, and Hitoshi's message was simple: as long as they pay, anything goes. Five Great Countries and Five Great Hidden Villages were not short on funds, and they should pay for their services. However, these subordinates didn't have the courage to accept the legitimate work and turned to smuggling instead. It was truly foolish.
"Remember this, don't be afraid. We have someone backing us up. Have you got that?" After venting his anger, Kakuzu roared at a few people, his eyes wide with intensity.
"We remember. We have someone backing us up, so we don't need to be afraid. We'll conduct our business legitimately and follow the orders," the five people quickly responded. They owed everything they had to Kakuzu and considered him their true leader.
"Very well, you can leave. Tsuchitake, stay behind. I have something to discuss with you," Kakuzu waved his hand, dismissing the others and keeping Tsuchitake with him.
"You did well this time, reporting promptly. Here's your reward," Kakuzu took out a red notebook from a drawer and handed it to Tsuchitake.
Half a month ago, Tsuchitake had informed Kakuzu that Onoki wanted to recruit their company's carts in Tsuchi no Kuni to transport supplies, and the other four regional general managers were involved in smuggling during the war. These two pieces of news greatly surprised Kakuzu.
If Onoki recruited their carts, would other Hidden Villages follow suit? And why didn't he see any invoices or financial statements for the smuggling activities of his subordinates? These observations indicated that they were acting independently without informing him.
Excitedly, Tsuchitake took the little red notebook from Kakuzu's hands. This Sunagakure account book was not easily obtained. If it weren't for someone backing this logistics company, he would never have gotten his hands on it.
Tsuchitake opened the notebook and quickly concealed it, placing it carefully against his chest. With this little notebook, their family became fully integrated into Sunagakure. If any issues arose in the future, Sunagakure would protect them. He couldn't contain his excitement; it was truly a remarkable achievement.
After the excitement subsided, Tsuchitake hesitated and looked at Kakuzu. "Lord Kakuzu, now that their smuggling operation is over and they've paid up, what should we do?"
Raising his head, Kakuzu glanced at Tsuchitake's sincere face, sighed, and responded, "Tsuchitake, you're the one who followed me, so let me be clear. Many influential people support this company, and as long as they're behind us, Sunagakure has my back. Except for Kazekage, I fear no one. And those four people who were greedy for money, they received a warning and didn't heed it. Well, there's nothing more I can do."
Kakuzu shrugged, indicating that he, an ordinary person, couldn't make any significant decisions. He wasn't a caretaker responsible for everyone's actions.
Tsuchitake trembled inside, cold sweat running down his body. He understood what Kakuzu meant. This company had the support of influential figures, and as long as Kakuzu had their backing, he had nothing to fear except for Kazekage. Furthermore, those four individuals who were driven by greed and failed to comply with the warning would face dire consequences.
In a Sunagakure mansion, the four regional general managers who had left Kakuzu's office sat together and chatted. More than twenty Samurai Shinōbi stood guard outside the room, armed with Chakra weapons.
"Let's discuss this. Do we have to return the money?"
"Why should we? We earned it with our abilities. We have no obligation to return it."
"Exactly! We've worked so hard for our high positions, and earning some private money on the side is only fair."
"I agree. It's just a bunch of wandering Shinōbi. What are they capable of? Nothing!"
One of them boldly expressed their disdain for Kakuzu.
"I heard that the Kazekage building has a hand in this company."
"Haha, you're being too paranoid. You just heard rumors, after all. Do you really think that miser would share his profits with others?"
Their discussion continued endlessly, and the four individuals inside the room displayed nothing but contempt for Kakuzu. In their eyes, he was nothing more than a fool.
What these excited individuals didn't know was that the two dozen samurai outside the room were deeply under the influence. Each of them wore a red ring around their necks, signifying their Kekei Genkai.
A gust of wind blew, and the room's temperature gradually rose. Fine sand began to flow through the room, wrapping around the limbs of the four individuals.
"The betrayers must pay the price," an indifferent voice echoed within the room.
Soon after, the room was filled with the lifeless bodies of the four individuals. Everything unfolded naturally, without interrogation. These four individuals hadn't even provided their names before silently embracing the realm of the afterlife.
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