Naruto, starting with immortality, I'm going to buy up the ninja world!

Chapter 84 Rain Shadow Mountain Salamander Hanzo?

The Land of Rain, the Village of Rain Ninja.

Inside a large building, Hanzo the Salamander looked out at the village.

Since cooperating with the merchant guild represented by Kakuzu, Amegakure has also developed.

The once dilapidated village has been renovated with high-rise buildings and new houses, and there are more people on the streets. The faces of the villagers, whether ninjas or civilians, are full of hope.

This is what he most wanted to see, and it is his honor as the leader of Amegakure to witness all of this.

But he still felt like something was missing.

Thinking about it, Hanzo the Salamander left the bedside and returned to his office. He sat on a luxurious leather chair, covered himself with a full tiger-skin blanket, sat on a table made of precious sandalwood, and had a crystal chandelier overhead. Behind him, on the display case, were various rare ornaments.

Rain Village is constantly rainy, making the outside world extremely humid, but the office is remarkably dry, with several dehumidifiers running to keep the expensive items inside dry.

I don't mean anything by it, I just mean I'm rich.

The money they earned in just one year was more than all the wealth their Rain Village had accumulated since its founding.

"What am I still missing?"

Hanzo the Salamander picked up a crystal-carved glass, poured himself a glass of red wine, and took a sip after removing his gas mask when no one was around.

"Knock knock knock~!"

There was a knock on the office door. Hanzo the Salamander put down his crystal glass and put on his mask.

"Enter!"

A ninja from Amegakure walked in.

"Lord Hanzo, Kakuzu requests an audience."

"Kakuzu? Oh, judging by the time, it's that time of year again for dividends."

Hanzo probably guessed what Kakuto was coming for and nodded.

"Let him come over."

"clear."

Kakuzu was quickly taken into Hanzo's office.

"Oh dear, I've missed you dearly these past few days, Chief Hanzo. You look much better than ever."

Upon seeing Kakuzu, Hanzo smiled, a rare occurrence for him.

"Haha, we have to thank Mr. Kakuzu for this. You and the merchant guild behind you have brought huge benefits to our Rain Village, allowing our Rain Village to develop."

As the saying goes, money makes things easier. With sufficient funds, things became much easier for me as the leader, and my complexion naturally improved.

As he spoke, he gestured for them to proceed.

"Come sit down, Mr. Kakuzu, it's perfect to have a drink with me."

Ordinary people are not qualified to drink with Hanzo the Salamander. After all, Hanzo had a poison sac transplanted into his body, which means that every breath he takes is highly toxic. He has to wear a special gas mask in order to communicate normally with others.

But Kakuzu was fine. Having modified his body using the Earth Grudge Fear technique, Kakuzu wasn't so afraid of poisons. Ordinary poisons had little effect on him, and even if it was a special poison, the worst that could happen was that he needed a heart transplant.

This advantage also made Kakuzu one of the few people who could drink and chat with Hanzo the Salamander.

"Okay, I've been craving some wine too."

Kakuzu didn't stand on ceremony with Hanzo the Salamander and accepted the sake cup that Hanzo offered him as soon as he sat down.

The two didn't talk about money, after all, they had worked together for so long and had developed a good understanding of each other.

The two chatted over the wine, with Kakuzu sharing his experiences as a merchant and Hanzo recounting his encounters as a leader.

The two seemed to have a pleasant conversation.

Seeing that the time was right, Kakuzu took out a sealing scroll.

"Chief Hanzo, I've come to deliver this month's dividend to you. The money is all in this scroll. Please take a look and count the amount."

"No need. We've been working together for so long, and I've seen all the changes you've brought to Amegakure. Let's skip the points; I trust you."

"Alright, then I'll accept your trust, Chief Hanzo. I'll toast you."

With that, Kakuzu picked up the cup and drank it all in one gulp.

"Alright! Here, let me fill Kakuzu's cup."

Hanzo, the salamander, also personally poured a full cup for Kakuzu.

Kakuzu continued.

"Chief Hanzo, actually, a wealthy merchant in our guild greatly admires you. He considers you a rare hero in the ninja world, capable of confronting several major ninja villages with the strength of a single village—such courage is unprecedented. He asked me to bring you a few gifts, and we hope you will accept them."

"Oh! Someone in your chamber of commerce appreciates me!?"

Hanzo the Salamander was also somewhat surprised.

"He also asked you to bring me a gift."

“That’s right, Chief Hanzo, please take a look.”

Kakuzu took out the sealing scroll and opened it in front of Hanzo the Salamander.

Two more items appeared on the table: a pure gold statue of a salamander and the rain-shadow hat that had been prepared beforehand.

When Hanzo the Salamander saw that rain-shadowed straw hat, he couldn't take his eyes off it.

"This is! This is... the Rain Shadow Hat?"

"That's right. That wealthy merchant believes that you, Leader Hanzo, have fought against several major ninja villages and are now qualified to be on par with their so-called Five Kage. So he specially commissioned someone to make this kind of straw hat, hoping you will like it."

"I like him, of course I like him, I like him so much! This wealthy merchant from your chamber of commerce really understands me. He is truly a kindred spirit to me, even though we have never met."

Hanzo the Salamander stretched out his hands and excitedly picked up the Rain Shadow Hat.

Kakuzu said with a smile.

"Then please try on the straw hat, Yuying, and see if it suits you."

Hearing Kakuzu call him Amekage, Hanzo of the Salamander felt exceptionally pleased and put the Amekage hat on his head.

"Perfect, this is perfect, but something is still missing."

"Is something still missing?"

Kakuzu was also taken aback. Could it be? What else does this guy want? Is he really that greedy?

“That’s right, there’s still one thing missing, but I’ve already prepared it.”

Hanzo the Salamander stood up and walked to a carved mahogany cabinet. He opened the cabinet door, and surprisingly, there was only one piece of clothing hanging inside this huge cabinet.

Kakuzu recognized the clothes; they were the Rain Shadow Robe that matched the Rain Shadow Hat.

He wore a white robe with purple raindrop patterns on the lower half and edges, and the words "First Generation Rain Shadow" were written on his back.

Good heavens, it turns out this old guy had prepared this for himself all along.

Seeing this corner of the Rain Shadow Robe shop, I couldn't help but sigh in my heart, it really is just as Boss Chiba guessed.

Hanzo the Salamander put on his Rain Shadow Robe, straightened his Rain Shadow Hat, and turned around to ask.

"How is it, Mr. Kakuzu? Does this outfit suit me?"

Kakuzu clapped his hands and applauded.

"It suits you perfectly. As expected of Lord Amekage, you should wear this outfit and become the Amekage of Amekage Village, the Sixth Kage of the ninja world."

"Haha, Mr. Kakuzu is right. Please thank that wealthy merchant for me, so that he has the opportunity to visit our Amegakure. I will treat him well."