Konoha: Reforge the glory of Uchiha!

Futures Hall

"Doubled?"

"Isn't there going to be a war?"

"Move aside! If you're not buying, don't just stand there. Ten thousand ryo, I'm all in!"

Overnight, the futures hall transformed into a bustling market. Not only did it become extremely noisy, but it was also packed with people.

Uchiha Kusu and the Fire Country Daimyo joined forces to drive the market, doubling the price of pig iron in one night, igniting enthusiasm for the futures market.

In the past, only nobles and big businessmen with significant funds could engage in hoarding pig iron for profit. However, things were different now. With Uchiha Nan's influence, the barrier for pig iron speculation had been lowered. Even street vendors with some savings could participate, using their income from a month or two to play the market.

The assets of those who first seized the opportunity had doubled. Word spread, and people from all walks of life developed a keen interest in pig iron futures.

"How could this happen? It's growing so fast!"

Kakuzu watched the rapidly rising pig iron price, the red climbing figures driving him crazy with envy.

White Fang's assets had increased from over ten million to more than twenty million ryo. It's a pity that Mr. White Fang hid his account, so Kakuzu couldn't see the increase firsthand.

However, just imagining it, Kakuzu could envision how rich Master White Fang's income had become.

The money he earned in one night could allow Kakuzu to complete ordinary bounty missions for several months.

Should I take action?

Kakuzu's hands trembled slightly, his heart pounding. He had only briefly studied the secret book given by White Fang and hadn't grasped it well enough to put it into practice.

What if I lose money by making such a rash move?

This traditional ninja, whose roots traced back to the era of Senju Hashirama, struggled internally. Traditional thinking still constrained him, and he maintained doubts and distrust toward such emerging phenomena.

The pig iron price was rising slowly every minute and second. People around him rushed to invest without understanding what futures were, and they were already starting to profit.

Kakuzu sneered at these people. Master White Fang's book described them in detail, using a vivid term to characterize them.

Leeks!

They were like leeks that would be cut repeatedly.

Kakuzu watched as more and more people around him entered the futures market with eager eyes. The number of "leeks" that entered the market yesterday had doubled.

Now that these leeks had made money, he was still hesitating!

It's time to take action. He could start small and test the waters!

"I want to buy one hundred thousand ryo!"

Kakuzu left his seat, pushed through the line, and chose to cut ahead!

Queue?

If he waited any longer, the cost of buying futures would increase. When someone objected to Kakuzu cutting in line, they quickly backed down under his intimidating glare.

"Yes, sir."

The transaction was completed in a minute or two, and a beautiful card was placed in Kakuzu's hand.

When his fingers touched the card, there was a peculiar satisfaction, a strangely comfortable feeling.

The moment Kakuzu received the card, his heart raced inexplicably, reminiscent of the day he first became a ninja, and a strange sense of fear emerged.

What if the price falls just after I enter the market?

Kakuzu subconsciously glanced at the pig iron price, which continued to rise slowly.

Phew.

Kakuzu relaxed slightly and returned to his original seat. Originally intending to continue his bounty missions, he was no longer in the mood to work.

His mind was consumed with the price of pig iron.

Kakuzu did nothing all afternoon, his dark green eyes fixated on the slowly rising prices.

As the afternoon passed, the pig iron price rose by three levels. Even Uchiha Nan would be astonished by this rate of increase, as it exceeded his control.

Uchiha Kusu initially intended only to cut the wealth of big nobles and businessmen, but now even ordinary people were getting involved, beyond Uchiha Kusu's expectations.

Half a day passed.

"Cuckoo"

Kakuzu's stomach began to protest. Although his body had been enhanced by Ji Yu, he still needed to eat on time every day.

The setting sun cast its glow on Kakuzu's face, and he couldn't help but marvel at how quickly time had passed. Reflecting on the price at which he bought in, the price had risen by three levels!

Thirty thousand ryo?

Earning money so easily!

Master White Fang stated in his book that making money is as easy as breathing, and now Kakuzu understood what that meant!

He had been too narrow-minded. Initially dismissing the statement, he now realized its profundity after experiencing this sensation.

It was sheer delight.

Why didn't I buy more?

A wave of regret surged through Kakuzu's heart as he silently calculated in his mind. If he had invested one million, his current profit would be three hundred thousand.

If it were 10 million, the income would be 3 million; 100 million would yield 30 million, and 1 billion would bring 300 million!

Kakuzu had been a bounty hunter for over ten years. Working day and night, he could earn close to 50 million a year. If lucky, he might tackle high-value targets on the bounty list worth tens of millions of ryo. Earning 100 million a year wasn't impossible.

A mere 1 billion, Kakuzu could muster it if he gritted his teeth, but it was nearly all his wealth.

If he had gone all-in, he would have made 300 million. Kakuzu's heart pounded. 300 million in one afternoon?

What a staggering speed of making money!

But this was just Kakuzu's fantasy. He couldn't dive headfirst into something new, risking all his wealth. If he made money, everyone would celebrate.

If he lost money, Kakuzu would be furious enough to explode himself.

Kakuzu shook his head, setting aside these unrealistic fantasies, and planned to go out for dinner. It was worth celebrating that he had easily made 30,000 ryo.

Being a bounty hunter required hard work to travel and gather intelligence. It wasn't an easy job, not to mention the life risks.

Extra meal, definitely an extra meal!

Kakuzu decided to reward himself. Usually, he would eat a dozen rice balls per meal. Anyway, it was just to replenish energy, and Kakuzu didn't care about the taste.

Besides, the rice balls tasted pretty good. When fighting and traveling, they were eating soldier ration balls. The taste was indescribable—dry and a little bitter.

Today, he could make an exception and order a bowl of miso soup for himself. Kakuzu thought so and stepped out of the trading hall.

Not long after Kakuzu left the trading hall, the pig iron price began to rise again at an incredible speed!

Although the information channels of those nobles and businessmen weren't as good as those of the ninja village, they reacted quickly.

The inexplicable rise in the pig iron price puzzled them, but they were a group that wouldn't act without seeing clear evidence, so they didn't act rashly.

When news of Konoha's ally, the Uzumaki clan, raiding the Hidden Mist Village reached them, they acted swiftly.

Konoha and the Uzumaki clan had a strong bond, as if they were one entity. In the eyes of the nobles, the Uzumaki clan raiding the Hidden Mist Village was akin to Konoha doing so.

It seemed Konoha couldn't resist after receiving funds and was ready to attack the Hidden Mist Village!

This was another intense battle!

The nobles of the Land of Fire who dealt in pig iron were thrilled to hear about the war. After all, they didn't have to go to the battlefield, and those pesky ninjas would perish. They were elated!

This time, they could profit significantly from the ninja war once again.

It's just a pity.

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