Chapter 97 Coming back to Konoha

A few days later, Kakuzu came to Haru with several large boxes.

Haru was lying on the sofa, his hands behind his head, and asked casually, "How much?"

"Two hundred million." Kakuzu said. With smile under his mask

In the past, he would not dare to think about getting such a price. A bounty target of 30 million taels is basically the limit, and it is difficult to go higher.

Haru smiled and said, "When it comes to their own safety, these rich people are never stingy."

Kakuzu snorted and laughed.

"It looks like you are in a good mood?"

Kakuzu shook his head and suddenly felt a little emotional: "A jonin would have to risk his life to do an S-level mission, most of the time it is just a mere million taels."

"And you see that now we start with hundreds of millions of taels to kidnap a rich man. The risk and benefit are really disproportionate."

Haru just smiled and didn't say anything else.

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In the blink of an eye, half a year has passed.

During this period, Haru and Kakuzu committed crimes continuously and gained inestimable and amazing wealth.   

Kakuzu also recruited some ninjas.

Kakuzu leaned against the wall, crossed his arms, and spoke to Haru who was about to leave: "Are you going back to the village again this time?"

"I haven't been back for too long, I go back occasionally to take a look "

In half a year, Haru would occasionally go back to the village.

"How long are you going to stay this time..."

Haru answered casually: "It depends on my mood."

Kakuzu closed his eyes, as if thinking: "When you come back this time, the big fish will most likely come out."

He was referring to the daimyo's son.

In half a year, they have enough time to find out everything about the daimyo's son.

"After we finish this job, let's stop." Haru suggested.

Now that the organization has become famous, the risk will only increase if we continue. Besides. Haru doesn't trust other members of the organization.

It was Kakuzu who recruited them .

In the final analysis, it is just a group of kidnappers who are banding together for profit. It is foreseeable that they will have conflicts and betrayal for profit one day.

And now there are signs that the organization's division of spoils has caused dissatisfaction among internal members.

Now we can still rely on Kakuzu's strength to suppress him, but it's hard to say what will happen in the future.

"It's really a pity."

Kakuzu's low voice revealed a bit of regret, as a profession like kidnapping that makes money quickly is not so easy to find.

But there was a cold glint in his eyes. As soon as the organization is disbanded Kakuzu will kill Haru and others.

Why would he let someone weaker than him leave just like this.

"Then I'll go first..."

After Haru that left the base, he didn't return to his true form until he went to the next country.

He was cautious and restored his true form when no one was around, and then bought some local specialties on the street and returned to the village.

Haru also knew Kakuzu's little thoughts but he didn't care,

 It's not that he could kill Kakuzu directly but because he can at least hold Kakuzu for few minutes and can even tie to Kakuzu.

...…

As Haru returned to the village

Haru noticed Jiraiya, and the other two people around him,.

He came to them: "It seems that I am back at the right time."

Then he said : "I heard that a new barbecue restaurant opened on the street, and the four of us are going to get together."

. At the table, Orochimaru asked: "Haru, when you were traveling, did you hear a group of people?"

"Uh... who?"

Orochimaru spoke slowly: "Phantom Troupe."

Haru was stunned, put down the water cup, and looked confused.

Before Orochimaru could respond, Tsunade spoke first: "Phantom Troupe? Are you referring to the group that has frequently committed crimes in various countries in the past six months?"

Haru was confused: "I didn't pay attention to it before. Tell me about it."

Orochimaru organized his words a little and said: "To put it simply, it is a group of kidnappers who have committed major crimes in various countries. They got this name because they come and go without a trace, and each crime they commit is like a phantom, leaving no clues"

Tsunade said seriously"You are traveling alone, so you might run into them one day. So be careful ."

Haru just waved it dismissively  

He was the one who planned every kidnapping involving the Phantom Troupe.

The Phantom Troupe was a name given to them by others.

 Four of them finished their meal and walked out of the barbecue restaurant.

At this time, Tsunade had something urgent to do: "Sorry, I have training today, I'll leave first."

Haru , Jiraiya and Orochimaru looked at each other and then said.

"Well, goodbye."

After that everyone left .

End of the chapter