Chapter 500: How Can We Delay Making Big Money?

The Sage of Six Paths went straight from a three-tomoe Sharingan to the Mangekyō Sharingan, then to the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, and finally awakened the Rinnegan—without swapping eyes.

And his son, Indra, awakened the Eternal Mangekyō by killing two companions. No eye exchange was necessary.

Plenty of examples could be used to convince everyone.

Takuya wasn't done yet—he gave everyone a reassurance to ease their concerns.

"Based on my observations and what I know about the Uchiha clan leader, it seems that my Sharingan's visual power consumption is quite low. Perhaps my Mangekyō abilities are rather basic. Unlike Uchiha Fugaku's, which seem to cost him half his life every time he uses them."

Uchiha Fugaku, this black mark is yours to bear.

Besides, the Uchiha had already aligned themselves with Tsunade. Letting her in on some secrets wasn't targeting them—it was just ensuring the right people were informed.

As for the others, it didn't matter if they knew. Everyone here was loyal to Tsunade and wouldn't spread rumors.

Sure enough, Takuya's words reassured everyone.

Their curiosity then shifted to Fugaku's Mangekyō Sharingan. What kind of ability could it have to make Takuya describe it so dramatically?

Takuya didn't disappoint.

He decisively sold Fugaku out.

"His eyes can see glimpses of the future, but the cost is immense and severely depletes his visual power."

"Hiss!"

The Uchiha clan was truly insane.

Seeing glimpses of the future? Was that even possible?

"Are you serious?" Tsunade couldn't hold back her surprise. This ability sounded almost godlike.

"It's true," Takuya confirmed with a nod, adding, "However, peering into the future undoubtedly influences events that might happen. Since it's the future, it's not easy to observe, and the price paid is… terrifying."

Takuya was convinced that with a few more uses, Fugaku's eyes would undoubtedly fail.

Moreover, what Fugaku could see was quite limited.

"What has he seen?" Tsunade pressed.

"Some not-so-great things. You can ask him directly. It's all related to the Uchiha and the village."

"I'll talk to him," Tsunade said firmly.

Since Takuya didn't want to elaborate, she decided to confront Fugaku directly. If the Uchiha wanted her protection, they needed to show sincerity.

Tsunade wouldn't deliberately target the Uchiha, but the clan had to contribute if they wanted benefits. Nothing came free.

"Phew, that scared me," Minato said, exhaling in relief. His signature sunny smile reappeared.

"But Snowy is truly amazing, being able to restore even Mangekyō Sharingan's visual power!"

"Hmph."

Hearing the praise, Snowy woke up immediately.

She poked her little head out from Takuya's collar and proudly raised her long neck at everyone.

The sight was so comical that everyone wanted to laugh but didn't dare. They were afraid of angering Snowy and getting swatted.

Nawaki was the perfect example—his sharp tongue often earned him a beating from Snowy, leaving him yelping in pain every time.

"Since everyone's here, why not have a dinner gathering? Tomorrow is the opening of the celebration, and that's worth celebrating," Takuya suggested.

"I'll handle it," Mikoto said, pressing Takuya back onto the sofa.

Given his condition, there was no way she would let him cook.

"I'll help," Kushina offered. While her cooking wasn't great, she could still assist.

Work?

Sakumo initially wanted to bring up his duties. However, seeing Minato rummaging through cupboards for alcohol, he swallowed his words.

If the boss wasn't in a rush, why should he be? He sat down and waited for dinner.

It was a rare chance to relax.

Tsunade, already grinning smugly, couldn't wait and took a few swigs of alcohol. She let out a satisfied burp.

"Are you sure you'll be fine in tomorrow's fight?" she asked.

Without using his Sharingan, Takuya's strength would be somewhat limited, and A wouldn't be an easy opponent.

Before Takuya could reply, Snowy jumped out.

"Master said tomorrow's fight is up to me. I'll make sure to properly entertain our guest from afar and show him the power of Konoha!"

Are you serious?

Tsunade's eyes widened, and the others were equally stunned.

With a mischievous grin, Takuya asked, "Why? Isn't a summoning beast considered part of a ninja's strength?"

Indeed, when it came to trolling, no one could outdo Takuya Yagami. He had everyone beat.

Poor A. Let's observe a moment of silence for him.

The matter was settled.

Everyone stopped worrying about the duel. With Snowy stepping in, what was there to fret about?

A was guaranteed to get beaten so badly he'd call for his father.

Nawaki's eyes lit up as he came up with a devious idea.

"The village treasury's been tight, hasn't it? Since this news has already spread, why don't we sell tickets for the fight? We could make a fortune!"

While the village itself was strapped for cash, Konoha's residents weren't poor.

Not to mention, with so many visitors for the celebration, many would gladly spend some money to watch the excitement.

"You'd make a great finance minister," Minato quipped, rolling his eyes at Nawaki. "But honestly, it's a good idea. We could make a decent amount."

Money.

Hearing that word, Tsunade perked up immediately.

"Sakumo."

"I'll send someone to notify the Hokage right away. I'm sure he won't mind this moneymaking opportunity," Sakumo said, pausing briefly before dispatching ANBU operatives to inform the Third Hokage.

When the Third Hokage learned of Tsunade's idea, he was momentarily stunned. After a brief hesitation, he summoned two elders to discuss it. The three quickly decided it was feasible and dispatched ninjas skilled in Earth Release to refurbish the training ground.

Within hours, Training Ground Four was transformed into a massive arena surrounded by tall earthen walls and long stone benches encircling the field. The arena was large enough to hold tens of thousands of spectators.

Once the arena was ready, ticket sales began—and the prices were steep.

To the Third Hokage's delight, tickets sold out almost immediately as word spread. The demand was overwhelming.

Even the Hidden Cloud delegation obediently purchased a significant number of tickets.

Daimyōs from various nations, along with their attendants, guards, and other visitors, eagerly bought tickets. Combined with the wealthier villagers, the demand far outstripped supply.

Hearing the sales report, the Third Hokage was dumbfounded.

"Even this can make money?"

The report left him speechless, feeling as if he couldn't keep up with the times.

Should they start staging regular fights between strong ninjas to rake in money?

It was far quicker than mission commissions.

News of Takuya's duel with A had already spread far and wide.

Just hours later, Konoha began selling tickets for the event. They sold out in no time.

Visitors were more than happy to spend a little extra to watch the spectacle. After all, it wasn't every day they'd see such a match.

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