in2ebook Chapter 750 Money
Chapter 750 Money
He knew Kakuzu's obsession with money, and if he knew how this huge sum of money was going to be used, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Sixiang received the billion in cash from Zhang Hai, stunned by the immense surprise. He had never seen such a massive cash flow before, and felt that the entire Craftsman Kingdom wouldn't have to worry about money for at least ten years. Overjoyed, he repeatedly assured Zhang Hai, "Rest assured, Your Excellency! I assure you! All the craftsmen in our village will work tirelessly, around the clock, to forge the most perfect weapon for you in the shortest possible time!"
Zhang Hai didn't care about speed; he valued quality more. He shook his head and emphasized, "I don't care about speed. What I need is quality. Don't sacrifice any quality for speed, understand?"
Sixiang nodded hurriedly, patting his chest and assuring everyone, "Please rest assured, Your Excellency! We will absolutely not allow any flaws in the weapons!"
Meanwhile, all five great nations received news that the Land of Craftsmen had "ceased accepting orders." This news, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirred up ripples. Except for the Sand Village, weakened by the previous war and unable to send anyone, the other four great nations dispatched their elite ninjas to the Land of Craftsmen to try and ascertain the truth. Some even carried secret instructions to take coercive measures if necessary. In an instant, the once peaceful Land of Craftsmen became a turbulent place, rife with undercurrents and intrigue.
Five days later, in the deepest forge of the Craftsman's Kingdom, a magnificent yet deadly ring-shaped blade finally took initial shape. Its blade, like a mirror, gleamed with a chilling light under the lamplight, its edge shimmering with a sharp brilliance, seemingly capable of cleaving through anything. In the center of the ring, a dark green gemstone was inlaid, like the finishing touch, adding a touch of mystery and danger to the weapon.
Standing before the partially completed "Supreme Blade," Sixiang's face was filled with pride. He explained to Zhang Hai in detail: "Your Excellency, this weapon is the strongest weapon ever forged by our Craftsman's Kingdom! All the blades have been polished layer by layer, making them far harder than ordinary kunai. They can easily cut even hard rocks. It can split according to the user's chakra level. After the six blades disintegrate, they can transform into 1296 tiny blades! Their precision is comparable to silver needles, easily piercing the human body. However, controlling so many blades is also extremely difficult."
Zhang Hai took the weapon; it was icy cold to the touch, yet it felt as if a scorching chakra flowed through its blade. He felt an unprecedented surge of adrenaline. This weapon was simply born for slaughter! It resonated perfectly with his chakra, and the ease with which he wielded it even surpassed the "Unintentional Blade" Orochimaru had given him. His satisfaction with this weapon had reached its peak.
The Four Symbols respectfully asked him to name the weapon. Without hesitation, Zhang Hai's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he uttered four words in a deep voice: "Supreme Blade!"
Upon hearing this, Sixiang immediately praised, "Supreme Blade! What a name! It exudes domineering power, befitting the weapon's strength!" He continued, "Your Excellency, the weapon is now largely complete. Next, we will inscribe runes on each blade. These runes will activate the gems on the main body, allowing them to automatically return to their original positions after each use, perfectly repositioned."
The engraving of the curse marks is an extremely delicate and time-consuming task. Each of the thousands of tiny blades needs to have a complex curse mark engraved on its tiny blade. The difficulty is so high that even the many excellent craftsmen in the Craftsman Kingdom need to devote a great deal of effort to complete it.
Looking at the gleaming "Supreme Blade," Zhang Hai felt the money was well spent. With this weapon, his weaknesses would be greatly reduced. His ranged attack methods would no longer be limited to the Thunder Blade Technique, and his attack styles would become more diverse. He envisioned a future where he could freely wield thousands of blades, killing as easily as harvesting wheat, single-handedly holding off an army, and even single-handedly destroying a small ninja village. Deep within him, a burning passion resided.
Just as Zhang Hai was lost in his daydreams about the future, a figure suddenly appeared silently in front of him. Zhang Hai was startled, his hand instinctively gripping the hilt of his sword at his waist, his chakra instantly concentrating as he went into a state of alert. However, when he saw the dazzling blond hair of the newcomer, his tense body relaxed.
"I didn't expect to see you here, Zhang Hai," Shui Men said with a smile, his tone carrying a hint of surprise, but also a subtle teasing. "You were just spacing out."
Zhang Hai rolled his eyes and withdrew his hand from the hilt of his sword. He asked irritably, "You're the Hokage's prized student, what are you doing in a small place like this?"
Minato spoke frankly, his signature smile still on his face: "The Land of Craftsmen suddenly canceled Konoha's order. The Hokage was worried that something had happened here, so he sent me to investigate. Since you're here, I think the matter should have been resolved." His tone was full of trust in Zhang Hai.
Zhang Hai shrugged and explained, "Nothing has changed. It's just that I came here to forge weapons, so the Kingdom of Craftsmen hasn't had time to complete orders from other countries." He casually handed the blueprint with the design of "Supreme Blade" to Shuimen.
Minato took the blueprints and, after just one glance, his eyes filled with astonishment. He carefully examined the ingenious and complex structure on the blueprints and couldn't help but exclaim, "This...this is truly incredible! Such a complex weapon, composed of countless tiny blades, and manipulating so many blades simultaneously—even you probably couldn't do that, could you?"
Zhang Hai readily admitted, "It's definitely not possible in the short term. However, given enough time and long-term practice, I believe I can do it." His eyes gleamed with confidence.
Shuimen had no doubt about Zhang Hai's confidence. Looking at the blueprints, he asked, "The Kingdom of Craftsmen must be asking for a very high price, right? If you don't have enough money, I can lend you some first."
Zhang Hai looked at Minato in surprise and asked in confusion, "How do you know that the Land of Craftsmen charges a high price? And... where did you get so much money?" He knew that although Minato was the Hokage's personal disciple, he was not usually wealthy.
Minato chuckled and pulled out several specially made kunai from his pocket, explaining, "These kunai of mine were also custom-made here, and they're engraved with the Flying Thunder God mark. Although they're just ordinary kunai, because they're engraved with special seals, they're more than ten times more expensive than ordinary kunai."
Zhang Hai's doubts deepened: "But you ordered so many kunai, where did you get so much money?"