White Fang is dead?
When the Third Kazekage, who was far away in Sunagakure Village, heard the news, he wondered if Sunagakure's ANBU had made a mistake.
It's not that he doubts the strength of the other ninja villages, but the Third Kazekage believes that except for the current Five Kages, there seems to be no ninja who can clamp the White Teeth of Konoha.
On the frontal battlefield, the Third Kazekage didn't care about the destructive power of Konoha White Fang.
But this is an invincible sharp blade that can penetrate deep into the enemy's territory.
In particular, Konoha's top brass are very good at using this sharp blade. They never put it on the frontal battlefield, but instead use it as an elite team to carry out sabotage work behind enemy lines. During the war, Sunagakure was once unable to see each other.
At critical moments, you can give the enemy a fatal blow.
In addition, in the past few years, the completion rate of the team led by him has reached 100%. Many big businessmen and nobles in the ninja world will come to Konoha and ask Sakumo by name to complete their tasks.
This is a kind of supreme trust.
Now, the Third Kazekage's first reaction was to not believe the news of Konoha White Fang Hatake Sakumo's death from the ANBU.
How could such a powerful ninja die suddenly?
"Who killed him? Kumogakure's ninja?"
The third generation Kazekage's face was solemn.
Although he is a little reluctant, Sunagakure's overall strength is actually ranked backward among the five great ninja villages.
Following Konoha was Kumogakure from the Kingdom of Thunder.
Most of the ninjas in this ninja village are ninjas who respect strength and mobility, and possess extremely terrifying will to fight.
If anyone can kill Konoha White Fang, the Kumogakure ninja is the most likely.
"That's not the case, Kazekage-sama. That Konoha White Fang... committed suicide."
"suicide?!"
After the Sunagakure Anbu finished speaking, the Third Kazekage's expression became extremely strange, with disbelief in his eyes.
suicide?
How could it be suicide?
That Konoha White Fang actually committed suicide?
How can this be?
What are those people in Konoha doing?
Is this inducing something? A conspiracy against the other four ninja villages?
"This is what happened, Kazekage-sama."
This ANBU presented the collected information to the Third Kazekage.
After the Third Kazekage took it, he read it carefully from beginning to end five or six times, and finally determined one fact——
Konoha White Fang is dead.
Konoha White Fang, who gave him such a headache, was dead.
He was originally prepared to sacrifice the elite ninjas of Sunagakure to die with Konoha White Fang, but now the highly risky plan was no longer needed, and there was no need for their Sunagakure ninjas to use life-filling methods to kill Konoha White Fang.
The Third Kazekage even had the idea that the top brass of Konoha were actually friendly forces.
And knowing the cause of the incident, although there are no detailed records, the Third Kazekage can also make some guesses.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, the third Hokage of Konoha, is approaching fifty, and it is indeed time to choose a successor.
Konoha White Fang, the Sannin, and some of the remaining Konoha jounin are all strong contenders for the Fourth Hokage.
This is just a political struggle within Konoha.
"..."
The Third Kazekage sighed.
Konoha White Fang... his death was really not worth it.
When he felt happy that one of his great enemies was gone, he felt sad at the same time. This may be a warning.
No matter how powerful a village is, it cannot use this method of hurting relatives and enemies to gain its own political chips.
Regarding the election ceremony of the next Fourth Kazekage, it seems that it needs to be carefully reviewed to avoid following in the footsteps of Konoha.
However, I thought that there should be no such person in Sunagakure Village, and he was now in his prime, and it was not yet time to elect the next Kazekage.
Thinking of this, the Third Kazekage temporarily felt relieved.
"Please pass this news to Elder Chiyo. White Fang led his team to kill his son and daughter-in-law. Now that White Fang is dead, it can be regarded as revenge for her."
"yes."
After the Sunagakure ANBU left, the Third Kazekage breathed out softly, took out a scroll from the drawer, spread it on the table, and looked at the contents of the scroll carefully and seriously.
On this is the general plan for future attacks on the Land of Fire and the containment of Konoha's troops.
These include attack routes, supply channels, resource encroachment points, and all action plans, all of which are recorded on it.
Cross out one of the important links.
This stage is to destroy Konoha White Fang.
Now that Konoha White Fang is dead, there is no need to invest so many people in this link.
The extra manpower can be used on other key links.
"If only the Sannin were like White Fang..."
Speaking of this, the Third Kazekage felt that he was out of his mind.
The camps that White Fang and the Sannin belong to in Konoha, as well as the political capital behind them, are completely different.
No matter what, the death of Konoha White Fang is something worth celebrating.
Finish work early today and go back to have a good night's sleep.
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The rest of the Ninja Village received news of White Fang's suicide one after another.
Their external expressions vary from disdain to cold eyes to excitement.
However, many businessmen and nobles in the ninja world are dissatisfied with this. You know, the tasks they issued to Konoha are still there, and they spent a lot of money to hire Konoha White Fang to complete the tasks.
Now that Konoha White Fang is dead, it is the remaining Jonin who are performing their mission.
Although Konoha's top management immediately decided to return the extra funds from these rewards, it still had a considerable impact on Konoha's credibility.
To be honest, since it is impossible for the Hokage himself to participate in the mission, White Fang is now the face of Konoha. Both nobles and businessmen have great trust in the ability and credibility of this Konoha Jonin, and in the process of getting along with him, , both parties were very happy.
Not only were their goods protected, but their personal safety was also protected without any accidents.
In Konoha, there is currently only one jounin who can do such a thing.
After investigation, many nobles and businessmen have questioned Konoha.
They don't care about the struggle within the Ninja Village. They only care about their goods and personal safety, and White Fang is exactly the person who can bring them this.
Now that White Fang is gone, his enthusiasm for Konoha will naturally diminish.
After incomplete statistics, Konoha's income from taking on tasks has dropped significantly compared to previous years.
Among them, there are many other ninja villages who are spreading rumors everywhere, smearing Konoha's image and trying to clear White Fang's name.
As for this bitter pill, Konoha's top brass are destined to eat it themselves.
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It came to an end after Sakumo's death.
Shiraishi will also inquire about Kakashi's current situation in the village, or visit him in person.
Outside, he would ask his subordinates to take care of him to avoid any accidents.
Shiraishi, the subordinate who secretly took care of Kakashi, also gave salary rewards.
After all, this is not an official business of the organization, but a private matter that belongs to oneself, so this part of the funds can only be provided by oneself.
During this period, Shiraishi also heard something.
That was the Konoha ninja who was rescued by Sakumo. He quietly ended his life in a similar way at home.
In this regard, Shiraishi is unable to make a complete evaluation.
Because in Sakumo's heart, he had never blamed this Konoha ninja. It didn't matter whether he slandered him or not. Sakumo didn't take his slanderous words to heart.
There is no need for him to commit suicide. Like Sakumo, he is just a victim of this political struggle, a tool that can be thrown away after use.
Even if he doesn't do it, someone else will do it, even more ruthlessly.
There was nothing wrong with him, just a coincidence of misfortune.
It just so happened that I was unfortunately chosen as the 'spokesperson'.
"704 people...excluding combat personnel and non-staff personnel, there are only 76 technical personnel of all kinds? Monthly expenses, the total income of the organization..."
In Konoha's underground laboratory, Shiraishi took the information reported by the insect boy.
It is the scale of development of the organization so far, the number of strongholds in various countries, the salary of each level of personnel, and the organization's industry...
No, the organization does not have any industry now.
The organization's source of funds also relies on Liuli's mines.
In the organization's accounts, funds are sufficient for use.
Even if it's not enough, just sell another mine.
Even for mines in small countries, there are many businessmen who will compete with each other to raise prices and can sell them for a high price.
In the current organization, there are the largest number of non-staff members. These are all members who may become members of the organization, but have not officially joined yet. There are about 400 of these people, and they are responsible for organizing some less important things. The core secrets of the organization cannot be accessed.
Next are the combatants, all transformed humans who have been strengthened by Shiraishi using natural energy.
There were more than two hundred people in total.
Most of them are concentrated in the headquarters of the Kingdom of Ghosts, and a small number are engaged in secret activities in various countries and regions.
Elite teams like those led by Insect Man are very rare. The work they engage in not only requires confidentiality, but also involves relatively important matters for the organization.
What's left are the technicians.
Among them, there are only six people engaged in scientific research, including Shiraishi.
Most of the rest are talents in other fields.
Having developed to this point, Shiraishi also feels that the organization has reached a certain scale.
After all, natural energy is more convenient than chakra for mass-producing combatants.
First, improve the physical skills. Ninjutsu can be learned slowly. Even if you cannot learn ninjutsu and are not suitable to be a ninja, combatants who have been strengthened by natural energy can still fight with genin.
The organization's next plan is still to focus on expanding its manpower, and it needs talents from all walks of life.
Moreover, a company must be established to increase the organization’s financial income channels, and one cannot always rely on selling mines to make a living.
The manpower is sufficient and there is no problem with funding.
What he needs now is someone who understands business operations to be the person in charge.
After finding a list, Shiraishi targeted one person.
The word 'business' is marked on this person's expertise.
"Kaduo? Let this person try it..."
Just like Liuli said, throw the money out first and listen to the sound.
I don’t know when, Shiraishi felt that his confidence was unprecedentedly sufficient.
This is the power called 'money'.
"By the way, the organization still needs an accountant..."
What else came to mind? Shiraishi thought that there was still one less person in the organization who was proficient in accounting.
Although some people are doing this, they are not professional enough.
You need to find a professional to handle the accounting.
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In the land of tea, a very shabby teahouse with almost no one visiting it.
In the darkness of the teahouse is the branch base of the underground money exchange.
The five insect men came here and were responsible for communicating with the staff here.
“We needed to hire a professional who was well versed in the financial side of things.”
The staff was stunned when they heard the insect man's request.
“Hiring financial management?”
"Yes, such a task can also be released, right?"
"It's possible, but this kind of mission is relatively rare. Most of the ones we receive here are corpses, and we rarely ask for survivors."
The staff at the underground money exchange nodded, indicating that they understood the mission issued by the insect man.
Although the content of the task was a bit strange, since it was the customer's demand, they had no choice but to try their best to meet it.
Anyway, based on the information from their underground money exchange, it would not be difficult to find a professional who is proficient in finance for Chong Man and the others.
"Just keep an eye out for us. If you find it, I can give you a reward of two hundred thousand taels."
After Insect Man released the mission and was about to leave, the staff member immediately replied: "Um, Mr. Insect Man, please wait a moment, I happen to have a suitable candidate here. Do you want to listen?"
It's not about the money, it's about making the customer feel welcome.
The service tenet of their underground money exchange is to make customers feel physically and mentally satisfied.
The staff convinced themselves so.
"oh?"
The staff member's attitude became enthusiastic.
Thinking about it, the reward of two hundred thousand taels is a lot of money for him.
"Mr. Insect Man, have you ever heard of the legend of the undead in the underground money exchange?"
"Immortal?"
"That's a weird guy who has been working in the underground money exchange for decades. It is said that his appearance has never changed and he has always been a distinguished guest in our underground money exchange. I heard people say that he is a guy who is extremely obsessed with money. As long as he is with When it comes to money, he is very careful and careful to the extent that it scares many people away. Many people joke that he should not be a bounty hunter, but apply for a financial management officer position in a large company."
Insect Man became interested in this.
"who is he?"
"A man named Kakuzu, I think he is the financial manager you are looking for, Mr. Mushio. He has rich experience in this area that no one can match."
"Where can I find him?"
"He came here a few days ago. He basically stays in one country for a month or two and then goes hunting elsewhere. He should still be in the country of tea now. This is his photo."
The staff found a photo and put it in Chong Man's hand.
Chong Man picked up the photo and put it in his arms. Without hesitation, he took out a hundred thousand taels of banknotes and put them in the hands of the staff.
"If he is indeed the financial management officer we are looking for, I will make up for the remaining one hundred thousand taels later."
"Have a nice trip, Mr. Wormboy."
After the staff bowed sincerely, the five insect men left.
