The Iwa Ninja launched another surprise attack, and this time, the attacking Iwa Ninja were all very powerful. Although they were repelled, Konoha's Ninja also suffered heavy losses.
Originally, there were only a little over 30 Konoha Ninja here. Now, all of them were injured, half had serious injuries, and five or six had sacrificed their lives.
Even Orochimaru suffered a minor injury.
Because Orochimaru's reputation was well-known, the Iwa Ninja's primary target was undoubtedly Orochimaru.
The good news was that Konoha's reinforcements had arrived. The bad news was that because Konoha had too many places to defend, it couldn't spare many people to reinforce this area.
Thirty combat Ninja were sent as reinforcements again, but there were only seven Medical Ninja. However, people from the Konoha Orphanage came to help with logistics.
Among them were Yakushi Nono and Yakushi Kabuto.
Shindai sat beside Orochimaru, waiting for treatment. Since neither of their injuries were too severe, they would be treated after the Ninja with more serious injuries.
Yakushi Nono and Yakushi Kabuto knew Medical Ninjutsu, so they also began to use Medical Ninjutsu to treat the wounded.
Yakushi Kabuto walked up to Orochimaru and Shindai and said, "Let me treat you two."
Shindai said with a smile, "Alright~"
Although Orochimaru didn't speak, he had already rolled up the sleeve of his left arm, revealing a wound that looked very deep.
A shimmering green light emanated from Yakushi Kabuto's hands as he began to treat Orochimaru.
Yakushi Nono asked Yakushi Kabuto, "Kabuto, are you still alright?"
Yakushi Kabuto replied energetically, "Yes, Director, I'm still alright!"
A staff member from the orphanage who came to help, standing behind Yakushi Kabuto, grumbled, "Although it's for the orphanage, why do even we have to come help treat Ninja? We were clearly here for logistics."
Yakushi Kabuto replied very maturely, "Because if we don't do anything, money won't come knocking on our door. Aqi, can you help me get some bandages?"
"Okay."
The orphanage staff member, whom Yakushi Kabuto called Aqi, went to get the bandages.
Orochimaru looked at Yakushi Kabuto with a hint of appreciation: "You're not a Ninja, but your medical skills are quite good."
Shindai chimed in from the side, "Yes, Mystical Palm Technique is not a simple Medical Ninjutsu; it's considered a high-level Medical Ninjutsu."
Yakushi Kabuto said proudly, "The Director taught it to me!"
Orochimaru felt a desire to recruit talented individuals upon seeing Yakushi Kabuto, and he said to him, "Your name is Kabuto, right? Would you like to become a Ninja? I believe you would become an excellent Ninja."
Yakushi Kabuto smiled and said, "I don't have that intention. I just want to help the orphanage earn some money like this, as much as possible, and continue to help the Director. She has done so much for me, and all I can do is give her a pair of glasses."
"Is that so? What a pity."
Shindai pointed to himself and asked, "Kabuto, do you still remember me?"
Yakushi Kabuto carefully examined Shindai's face and, under Shindai's expectant gaze, replied, "I don't recognize you."
Shindai said discontentedly, "Hey, you little brat, how rude! I was there when you were found on the battlefield!"
Yakushi Kabuto apologized, "Sorry, my eyesight wasn't very good then, so I wasn't wearing glasses and couldn't see people clearly. Plus, my head was a bit muddled back then, so I was just spacing out."
Shindai asked, "From what you just said, it sounds like the orphanage is very short on money?"
Yakushi Kabuto sighed, "Yes, the orphanage's funding has always been a big problem. Because the Village also seems to be facing financial strain now, those of us capable children will do what we can to earn some money and lighten the Director's burden."
Shindai thought for a moment and then said, "Short on money, huh? Actually, that's a small problem. I have many money-making plans. Would you like to hear them?"
Yakushi Kabuto had already finished treating Orochimaru and turned to begin treating the wound on Shindai's arm, then asked curiously, "Hm? What plans?"
Shindai suggested, "I can tell you, but you have to be my little brother from now on. How about it?"
Yakushi Kabuto had simply gone down the wrong path. Shindai felt that if he was properly guided, he might become a very good assistant.
Later, when his Adult Puppet Shop opened, if business was booming, having a capable assistant would be very important.
Yakushi Kabuto nodded decisively, "As long as the orphanage can get funding, I can be your little brother!"
Shindai began to speak grandly, "Alright, then it's settled. Now, let me, your elder brother, give you, my little brother, some pointers. First, it's about getting donations from charitable people. Your orphanage can hold a charity event in Konoha, telling everyone how miserable you are, how difficult your lives are..."
Yakushi Kabuto said strangely, "But, although life is a bit tough, we're not miserable or having a bad time at all. On the contrary, we're quite happy, and the Director is very good to us!"
Shindai tapped Yakushi Kabuto's head with his hand: "Idiot! It means you have to play the victim and evoke sympathy! If you want to get donations, you have to give them a reason to donate, right!"
"Aren't your lives a bit tough? Say that you don't get enough to eat or warm clothes every day, that you're bullied constantly, that children without parents aren't loved, and that you yearn for love, things like that."
"It looks like you respect your Director very much, so at that time, you can say how exhausted she is for your sakes, how she has exhausted her mind and body and selflessly dedicated herself for the children of the orphanage."
"In short, describe it as tragically as possible, as movingly as possible, to make those charitable people willingly contribute money to your orphanage."
"Think about it yourself: if there was a child who looked very down-and-out and pitiful, begging you for a bite to eat, would you give it to him? You definitely would, if you were able to, right!'"
Yakushi Kabuto nodded thoughtfully.
It sounds like it makes sense.
Shindai continued, "But this method can't be used frequently; it will become ineffective if overused. So, you need a stable source of funding. The best way is to open a shop. You can open shops under the orphanage's name."
"For example, open a handicraft shop, and then give the handicrafts a value, so that every handicraft purchased can improve a child's life."
"Another example is to open a snack shop, giving it a value: for every snack you eat, a meal will go into the stomach of an orphanage child. I believe there will definitely be a continuous stream of caring customers willing to pay for it, since it's not expensive anyway."
"You can use the funds from donations to open shops. This way, you will have a stable source of income. In the future, let alone improving your lives, it's even possible to reach the pinnacle of your lives!'"
Yakushi Kabuto was incredibly excited as he listened, his face flushed. This wasn't just reasonable; it was very reasonable!
"Big Brother! What you said is absolutely right! Later, why don't you go talk to the Director about it!"
"Alright, since I'm your Big Brother! Later, I'll talk to your Director, and then I'll also buy a share!"
The more Shindai spoke, the more enthusiastic he became, even exciting himself. He felt this was too profitable.
Orochimaru looked at Shindai with a somewhat strange expression.
Playing the victim to raise charity funds, then opening a shop, and giving products a 'caring' value to make customers pay — this whole process was indeed smooth. And it had to be said, it was truly a good way to make money.
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