章節 70: Storage Seal

The team of elite shinobi was sent to Ame. Hanzo received a list of shinobi who were joining this team, and he was pleasantly surprised to know that even though these shinobi weren't too famous, he had at least heard of their names.

Especially the two shinobi named Uchiha Keshiro and Nara Shikaku. One was a prodigy of the frightening Uchiha Clan. At the same time, the other was a tactical genius, coming from the clan whose reputation was built upon their prowess of shadow and intelligence.

Around this time, Minato met up with Araki and stated his desire, "Clan head, I want to go to Ame as well."

Araki raised his brow in question and asked with a dark look on his face, "Is it because you have received the order from the Hokage?"

Araki was naturally aware that Minato had received an order from the Hokage.

Although Minato didn't understand the differences between Araki and the Hokage, he shook his head negatively before responding, "That is one reason. But more importantly, many of my friends from the Academy have been sent to Ame. Although the Hokage didn't say anything, I am sure my friends would be fighting against Iwa Soldiers stationed at the borders. I don't want to remain here with the knowledge that my friends are out there fighting, or maybe dying. I want to go by their sides and protect them."

"This…" Araki couldn't deny Minato's wishes. He couldn't help but smile when he heard the value of friendship in Minato's words.

"You know, you could die out there as well. You have just scratched the surface of the Flying Raijin Jutsu." Araki said to Minato, trying to persuade him quite gently.

To which, Minato replied, "Learning a Jutsu, even if that Jutsu was created by the Second Hokage isn't worth it if I don't help my friends when I can."

"An interesting analogy, good for you that I think the same." Araki gave his agreement to Minato.

Minato was relieved when he heard Araki's agreement. Araki continued speaking, "However, you won't go there as someone under the Hokage."

"Huh?" Minato was confused by what Araki meant. Then how would he leave Konoha or even enter Ame?

Araki clarified his words, "From now on, Jiraiya's spy network, which covers the Land of Rain would be managed by you alone. You would be going to Ame to learn somethings… That should be an acceptable excuse, right?"

Minato had a blank expression before he said to Araki, "If I didn't know any better, I would have thought that you are trying to throw me out of the Senju Clan Manor."

"You can think of it like that. It would be a good idea to keep you away from that old man. And in Ame, you would be learning new things, while also protecting your friends. Well, other than the fact that you have massive pressure on your back, every other point has been covered, right?" Araki said it quite casually.

"Now that I think of it, that would be a lot of tasks for myself," Minato said with a nervous laugh.

"Alright, now go away. I don't want to see your face any longer." Araki shook his hands, ordering Minato to scram.

After he left, Uzumaki Isao soon entered his room. He first bowed in front of Araki and then said, "Araki-sama, I received a letter from the 'Samazaki Clan', they have mentioned that their storage seals have grown quite popular and they have amassed massive wealth."

"Heh… That's good. "

At this moment, Isao curiously asked, "Araki-sama, why did you allow them to create storage seals and sell them? Although it's a low-level seal, wouldn't it have been a difficult situation if someone realised that they were Uzumaki Clan Members?"

To this, Araki responded with a serious glint in his eyes, "Risk was naturally involved. But this was a risk I was willing to take. Isao, do remember that I won't allow this level of risk to lead my life. I have been well prepared for the consequences."

He rolled his eyes and continued, "Besides, even if we had remained very cautious, someone like Orochimaru would have still figured out the truth."

Uzumaki Isao agreed with the words of his clan head.

"Also, don't forget that you are all Uzumaki Clan Members. Soon, I would be raising the curtain for the Uzumaki Clan. When the time comes, we must be ready!" Araki said with some compelling power in his voice.

"Yes, Araki-sama. I understand now." He was about to turn ahead and leave when Araki suddenly called out for him, "Ah right, I wanted to tell you something. You will be accompanying Minato to Ame."

"Minato is going to Ame? Why?" This was news to Uzumaki Isao. He didn't know of Minato's plans.

"He has his own reasons to go there. I want him to continue to study the Flying Raijin Jutsu there. You will have to trouble yourself. Only Kushina and a few others can understand the Flying Raijin Jutsu better than you. Besides, you are also quite familiar with Minato so its natural I would choose you for this task." Araki gave his reasons.

"I don't need to fight, right?" Isao asked Araki… Though he was quite proficient at seals, he wasn't that good at fighting.

Araki shook his head, "I would prefer it if you don't fight. Remain out of trouble, you are smart enough to do that. If you do want, I can send in some more Uzumaki Clan Members proficient in fighting to guard you."

"No." Isao casually denied for any guards, and soon continued, "Just give me a lot of money. Most of the issues in Ame would be solved by it."

Araki agreed with his request and said to him, "Go to the treasury and take 10,000 Ryo…"

Isao was shocked by his words, "Araki-sama!" His shocked tone confused Araki as he wondered if what he gave was too little or not.

He helplessly said to him, "Alright then, take 30,000 Ryo. I didn't think I was stingy earlier…" He muttered the last line under his breath.

"Araki-sama, I meant that you shouldn't give me so much Ryo. Ame is in economic instability. Even someone with 1000 Ryo could be considered rich there. And you are giving me 30,000 Ryo… I feel like it will be my wealth which will attract trouble." Isao said with a sigh.

To this, a smirk appeared on Araki as he said, "The storage seal of 'Samazaki Clan' is of 10 Ryo. You can buy it and deal with those issues. With a storage seal, no one can know how much you have, right?" He said quite jokingly.

And well, Isao had black lines on his face. Spend money on a lowly storage seal? Never in his life!

He soon left the room while Araki laughed out loud.

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