The Unholy Man of the Warring States Period [Naruto]

"Who is the banker behind the gambling den?"

After entering the house, Quan Nai immediately asked questions.

The layout of the izakaya is much more comfortable than the one opposite, and the flower arrangement on the entrance table adds a touch of elegance to the whole room. This normal, home-like room should not and cannot appear in Danzhu Street.

Unless its owner intends to use this place to change something.

Butterfly brought a bottle of wine but was pushed away by Quan Nai. Izayoi signaled her and Hirata to step aside, and poured two cups of tea instead.

"Are you asking about the first floor or the second floor?"

How come there are so many layers! Quan Nai was a little impatient. He held great power at a young age, and his bosses were wary of his ninja abilities. His people obeyed him and rarely met the Riddler.

But the woman's sweet words convinced Huopu, and then used his vigilance to trick him into taking action himself. In today's situation, even if everyone is killed, someone can still deduce from the corpses that it is Uchiha's genjutsu.

Especially in this damn place! Short Book Street! It's not far from Nanga River, and of course it's also very close to Senju.

His carefully considered decision was taken advantage of by this cunning woman, and Uchiha stepped into a trap with his first tentative step towards the outside world.

"Speak clearly!" He growled in a low voice, his cold eyes cutting across his white neck like a knife.

If he couldn't find a suitable reason, he wouldn't mind killing one more person tonight.

Izayoi asked unconsciously: "Have you seen the accounting units in the account book?"

Izuna is in the rising stage of ninja, and her memory and physical strength are in excellent condition. It doesn't take much recollection to remember that the coins issued by the capital were used to settle accounts.

Does she mean that there is a hand from the capital city behind the gambling den?

Quan Nai's mood became worse. Originally, he had always been on guard and insisted on the Uchiha's ruthless attitude of only doing tasks without being unreasonable. This is great, he actually took the initiative to knock out the opponent's money bag secretly, without using the mission money as an excuse!

He has already thought about possible subsequent developments. The other party discovered that one of the funds was missing, so they hired ninjas to investigate. They found out that it was Uchiha's fault, and immediately sent someone to question him. Uchiha's credibility suddenly dropped.

"The gambling shop welcomes all comers for business. There are people who sneak from the capital to seek excitement, and there are also wandering ninjas who have changed their appearance in the mountains and forests. Ordinary people don't mind their wallets either, and they will count every dollar until the last drop of oil and water is squeezed out. "

"So you want to do justice for heaven?" He sneered.

Izayoi smiled faintly, stood up, and opened the lower window. The stench from the gambling house gradually spread across the street to the izakaya.

"The woodcutter fells the wood, the fishmonger catches fish, the cloth shop buys and sells cloth; the farmer grows food, the general store buys and sells general merchandise, and the temple and shrine are the places of spiritual support. This is how the world should be..."

At this point, she suddenly got stuck. Quan Nai thought she had something else to say to convince him, and was ready to refute word for word, but suddenly she stopped talking. This is very frustrating.

They were all on guard against Senju Hashirama's Koufu, but in the end, this person didn't act according to common sense!

For a moment, Quan Nai's hands couldn't help but clenched tightly, wanting to knock something.

Izayoi stood in front of the window with his back turned, his straight shoulders slumped slightly, and he sighed deeply.

The rays of dawn filtered through the newly-pasted window paper, casting a faint layer of light on her clothes. The rising anger of the morning sun dissipated the blood that she brought from the gambling house, giving people the impression that she had lifted the veil of disguise and revealed her true intentions.

"Just think that I want to find a way to survive for myself."

Compared with Uchiha Izuna, who is leaning against the corner and hiding in the darkness, Izayoi is not as deep as him as a ninja, nor is he as gentle and low-key as the Senju who is full of ideals, just like the moon that rises at the same time. .

It's not a big deal, there's no exchange of interests. Everyone wants to live, and ninjas are no exception.

Quan Nai was silent for a while, then picked up the wine bowl and played with it for a while.

"Since you dare to trick Uchiha, you should have arranged your back-up plan in advance."

"Of course. I wouldn't dare offend you without a complete plan."

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There is something very strange about the era of scarcity. That is, food is only enough for some people to survive.

Therefore, in today's era, money is only circulated among the powerful; and in places like Tuanchu Street, bartering for things is popular.

Izayoi took out a beautifully bound account book and compared it with the two books in Izuna's hand. The mystery of the entire casino's operation mode was finally revealed.

"The first account book shows the gambling money coming in and out, which is basically more money coming in than going out. Then there should be more money in their vault, but I looked at it and it doesn't match up at all."

Quan Nai threw out the second account book. "One light and one dark. This is just a transit point. The black market has a hand in it, and some intelligence transactions are also conducted here."

"Then why is there less money on the books?" Izayoi asked.

"Because they use this place to launder illegal money into a source."

Izayoi smiled.

"Does the black market still need to be laundered? They have always traded in kind. You should know better than me how important money is."

Quan Na slowly frowned.

"You mean there's someone else laundering the money?"

Izayoi pointed to the third account book on the table. Compared with the first two books, which were crookedly bound and full of stains, this one was as clean as a book on a shelf.

"Although the records inside are still messy, looking at it from the outside can already explain a lot of problems."

Izuna was silent for a while and said: "It is inconsistent with the interests of Uchiha to interfere in the internal fighting of the nobles. I will take the cash and give you the rest."

Being able to make him say these words was equivalent to Uchiha giving up his original goal in action and transferring the majority of the victory to others. It can be said to be very rare.

Izayoi is in trouble.

I didn't expect Uchiha Izuna to be so stubborn. It was she who underestimated the will and determination of this clan.

I originally wanted to use money to win over these ninjas, but I didn't expect the effect to be as good as expected.

However, Uchiha Izuna did not fiercely resist her behavior. Maybe it was because she expected it in her heart but reality did not allow it?

Izayoi was unwilling to lobby for failure. Just like her original plan, there were not enough manpower and insufficient force. She had to find an ally who was strong in martial arts and easy to control. Uchiha, who has a weak foundation and is emotionally driven, is the best choice.

Any other one would be less than ideal.

She wanted to try harder.

Just when she was thinking hard about a good idea, Quan Nai suddenly said: "Stop daydreaming. I admit that your brain is good enough. But just with your small tavern, you can't even think about breaking the secret connections in the whole street. .For the sake of cooperation, I advise you to stop as soon as possible. If there is a place where you can escape, run away quickly."

"Why are you running away!" Izayoi asked.

When she first arrived, even if something happened to the casino and there were so many enemies, most people would not be able to connect with her.

Of course, there is also the possibility of being angered. But the investigation should start from the black market closest to the chain behind it.

When doing business in the Warring States Period, there was no risk at all.

After receiving the expected answer, Quan Na not only did not feel annoyed after being refuted, but instead showed a meaningful smile.

"It seems that you have a backer. No wonder. Even if a girl has the courage to work alone, she will not easily challenge the local evil forces."

Izayoi opened his eyes slightly.

Does she have a backer? swirl? Those people just bowed down, burned incense and set off firecrackers to send her away. Settlements? There were only a few people there, and they were all refugees. They could only do some handicrafts, but they were not good at farming.

But this is a point that can be exploited.

She closed her eyes slightly, then opened them, revealing an implicit and mysterious smile that said nothing.

"I can't tell you more details. I understand everything you know. You are so knowledgeable and thoughtful, so you don't need me to do anything for you."

"Hmph. Even so, I can't possibly cooperate with you. Uchiha won't put himself in danger."

Izayoi suddenly understood.

Uchiha Izuna was still moved. The gambling house's turnover and natural intelligence attributes are what the ninja clan who are interested in taking root in the Land of Fire must win over. But he was reluctant to show up directly.

That’s easy to handle! She can!

Izayoi put his hands on the table, leaned forward slightly, and said in a low voice: "If Uchiha doesn't mind, I can hold shares on your behalf and participate in the operation of the casino. The income will belong to you, and I will take an agency share."

Quan Nai looked at her sideways. "Don't you want money? If you let go so easily, your backers won't be angry?"

He was still probing. Not knowing who to work with always makes people feel uneasy. Send someone to check carefully when you get back.

Izayoi smiled slightly and raised his hand to point to the street outside.

"Izuna-kun, money is valuable only when someone uses it. If you have land and people, why worry about not getting rich in the future?"

"Hmph! Then I'll wait and see!"

"Please."

Quan Nai clapped her hands reservedly, and Butterfly, who was waiting outside, came in and wiped the table again, and replaced it with a new table of wine and food.

After agreeing on the terms of dividing the spoils and subsequent business operations, the two finally felt like eating something.

When Izuna took the first bite, her first reaction was that it tasted delicious and different, and then she found out whether it was poisoned.

After confirming that it was not poisonous, he took several bites before stopping with his chopsticks. He raised the wine cup to cover his face in embarrassment.

But Izayoi didn't notice his actions. He picked with chopsticks and only picked the freshest piece from each plate.

Gee!

Speech, behavior, food, clothing, housing, and transportation all reflect a person's upbringing.

At first glance, it seems that it is very precious. I am afraid that the descendant of some big chamber of commerce was released for training, and maybe he was connected with a noble person. After all, this face is indeed innately good, and she can be a wife.

Maybe behind her is a man who is quite majestic and capable.

Izuna nonchalantly judged the appearance of her partner, and her conversation was much more casual than before.

As long as he is willing, no matter how indifferent his heart is, he can show the spring breeze.

Someone was blocking the gun for them in front, and Uchiha just had to wait in the back to collect the money. Why not?

After sending away the difficult Uchiha Izuna, Butterfly finally breathed a sigh of relief. He touched his turbulent chest with lingering fear and sighed: "It's true that a person cannot be judged by his appearance. He obviously looks like a noble son, but how can he be more scary than the aura of a murderous god? "

"Because he is the God of Death."

Izayoi also sighed. Uchiha's eyes were so aggressive that she almost couldn't maintain her disguise.

I looked outside the door and saw that it was almost dawn. Izayoi ordered: "Call Hirata back, it's almost time to close. You guys are tired after staying all night, so you must be hungry. The three of us will finish the rest together."

"Right? We can't let it go to waste. That ninja is so picky. He can even tolerate such delicious food..."

Butterfly muttered and went to call someone from the other side.

Izayoi's relaxing blanket was on the ground, and he laughed softly: "Lard dregs stir-fry is delicious... ugh."

After pulling all night, my legs were numb. It would be nice to have a high stool. If it weren't for the customs here, she would have to give it a try.

After dawn, Izayoi took a short rest and then set off to the village to gather people.

Before leaving, Uchiha Izuna showed great kindness and eliminated the main persons in charge. Hirata moved the innocent gamblers out. Izayoi thought about it again and asked him to fill in the dealers as well.

It's not your own manpower, use it for fear of betrayal. It's better to do it once and for all.

After securing a difficult investor and negotiating a big deal, the journey home became extremely easy.

Izayoi's figure was extremely solid in the sunlight, allowing the wild flowers and grass to brush past him.

She was so relaxed that she had no idea that someone had visited the izakaya during the day after she left.

The tall man with white hair and red eyes was hidden in the crowd, looking suspiciously at the closed door of the gambling house.

Listening to the crowd's comments, it seemed that he had offended someone he shouldn't have.

However, in a place like this, the personnel are chaotic and the forces are complicated. They all have things that will never happen tomorrow. If they die, they will die, and they will not be able to make a splash.

It’s okay if it’s gone. It saves my brother from running here all the time.

Just focus on this trip goal.

He held up the brim of his hat to cover his obvious hair color, lowered his head and walked into the door.

Hirata insisted on getting up from the stool with sleepy eyes.

"Dear guest! I'm so sorry, we have a rest in the morning."

"It doesn't matter. I'm here to pay off my family's debt."

Tobirama paused and added: "Brother is busy and cannot come in person. He told me to thank the master in person."

Giving money? Very good!

Hirata rubbed his eyes and forced out a warm business smile.

"Then I'll call Miss Butterfly right away! Please wait a moment!"

Butterfly? Not Izayoi?

Tobirama was still wondering about the connection. Izayoi was already on his way back to the settlement upstream.

The settlement is located in a secret place in the upper river valley, surrounded by the sealing circle she learned from the whirlpool for cover.

Arriving at the cliff where Tianshu was about to jump off, Izayoi just stretched out his feet to get down when he heard a shout.

"careful!"

I go!

Izayoi turned around in shock.

A tall man with flying hair ran straight towards her from the woods, howling like ghosts, hugged her outstretched right foot and shouted: "How beautiful life is! How beautiful the sun is! Your good days are still there. What’s behind! Be sure to think twice!”