Naruto: The Hidden Protector

97: The Scheme between two Friends

The auction went on for another hour as with most of the clans forming teams they were able to pour in more money making every bid last a very long time. The competition was at its highest due to many clans wanting to have the piece of the pie that is called the Police department.

Although they would only be able to let their clan members join as newbies that itself is enough. In a few years when these clan members would be able to get promoted and have enough status in the Police Department. On that day they would be able to spread their influence and bring back the money that they invested.

With those thoughts, all the clans went all out with their bidding. Especially the small clans. Unlike the major clans who have various businesses all over Konoha, they were very desperate to find any way to increase their influence.

At the end of the day, the other two quotas were won by the group that was made by the Aburame and Inuzuka clans and the group that was made by various small clans. The Ino-shika-Cho dropped the competition during the second quota.

Although Shikaku said that it was not worth it since they had enough influence over Konoha. But Izanami suspected that he purposely lost the bid just so he could sell a favor to the Inuzuka and Aburame clans. If it wasn’t for their retreat these two clans would undoubtedly have lost the bidding war.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you all for joining us at the Red Fox Auction House today. We’ve seen incredible energy and enthusiasm, and we hope each winning bidder leaves with something truly special.

On behalf of everyone here, including Lady Izanami from the World Bank, we extend our gratitude for making this auction a success. Safe travels, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Red Fox for future events. Thank you, and have a wonderful evening!" Nono said as Izanami went back to her room after the bidding was over. She has zero interest in this as she had to check up on something very important.

Arriving at her own room she saw Tsunade was still drinking. Without Shizune here to contain her this girl seems to want to be like the second Cana from Fairy Tail. Speaking of Shizune that girl said that she was too tired to come as Tsunade most of the time left the non-important stuff to her.

Yes while Tsunade deals with the important stuff Shizune is the one who handles the documents that are not important enough. For example, the complaint letters that numerous businessmen sent when ninjas damaged their properties are handled by her. Even the small complaints from parents about Naruto are also handled by her.

Tsunade would never do this work as after reading a few letters Tsunade would lose all patience and break everything or even find that idiot who wrote the letter and beat him up. This had already happened once during the days when Tsunade first took over the office. At that time the Hokage office table that has been there for ages broke due to Tsunade’s violent actions.

It was after that incident that Shizune volunteered herself to do this duty for everyone’s sake. They can’t be like Kumo who would buy Office tables in bulk every month.

“ You should stop drinking now. Haven’t you already finished five barrels already. “ Izanami said as slapped away Tsunade’s arm that was reaching for a new barrel.

“Oh come on “ Tsunade was going to complain but a forehead flick stopped her from speaking.

“Hey “ Tsunade glared at Izanami hatefully. That really hurt.

“ Did you keep in track of Hiruzen’s movements with the Shimura clan? “ Izanami asked, ignoring her glare.

“ Yeah, there was nothing too suspicious. Even after Danzo’s death, their relationship didn't change. “ Tsunade said, making Izanami confirm her guess.

How can a relationship that had been there for hundreds of years be broken because of one betrayal?

“ I see, “ Izanami said as she took her phone and gave some instructions to Nanami asking for things Danzo had done during these past few days.

If her guess is right then the Old Gay couple may be up to something very big. And she needs to know what type of scheme they are cooking.

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In the Land of Fire near the border of the Land of Rain, there was a small village. This village like the many villages was nothing special. That was until a certain one-eyed mummy decided to make it his base.

In an underground secret base that was dug years ago, Danzo carefully read the intelligence report his root sleeper agent sent.

These sleeper agents were something he kept secret even from Hiruzen so the village didn't execute or capture them.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

But most of these sleeper agents are just normal civilians so they are useless in combat.

“ Tell S17 to send me a list of the stuff that he purchased. “ Danzo said as he gave an order to one of his Root ninjas.

“ Yes, Danzo sama “ one of them bowed and went to do his mission.

“ C25 did Hiruzen send me any letters, “ Danzo asked as he looked at only civilians in this gloomy room.

“ No Danzo sama we have not received any new messages from the Sarutobi clan “ C25 which is shortened for civilian No 25 replied with an emmotionless voice. He was the previous village chief but after Danzo’s arrival, he became C25 whose only duty is to communicate with the outside world.

“ I see you may leave, “ Danzo said in his gloomy voice as he gestured for the man to leave with his hands.

C25 bowed and left the dark room.

After he left Danzo relaxed on his chair and looked at the dimly lit ceiling deep in thought. It has been a year since he made his escape from Konoha. Originally he thought he would be able to get back what belonged to him in a short amount of time after overthrowing Hiruzen. But he then he found out that his best friend had already been kicked out of his own office.

Not only that all the businesses that they started had been targeted by Tsunade who not only stopped monitering the evil Uchiha clan she even gave them recognition.

How dare she do that? Doesn’t she know that the evil clan should only be annihilated and not be given medals for killing an important person like him.

‘ Tsunade has betrayed Tobirama Sensei‘s wishes and is now a puppet for the World Bank ‘ Finally Danzo arrived at this conclusion after reading all the changes Tsunade made to the village.

So after thinking it over for a few days, Danzo decided to contact Hiruzen. Although he was angry because of the betrayal he knew that he should forget all those grudges if he wanted to protect Konoha.

He is the darkness of Konoha; he would not let Konoha fall into the filthy hands of the World Bank.

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