Yakushi Kabuto was currently immersed in the grand vision Shindai had painted for him.
Although he didn't understand everything, grasping the general idea was enough.
In short, the orphanage would never lack money again.
However, Yakushi Kabuto was worried that if he spoke to the director himself, she might dismiss him as a child, so he asked Shindai to explain his money-making plan to Yakushi Nono later.
Shindai readily agreed.
Because Shindai now felt this was very profitable, and since he was the one who came up with this idea, it wouldn't be too much to invest a little and get some dividends, right?
"Big Brother, remember!"
"No problem! I've got it!"
Yakushi Kabuto happily went to treat other Ninja.
Shindai also happily started calculating, and the more he calculated, the more his smile brightened, thinking that by the time the Human Puppet Shop opened, he might even have the starting capital readily available.
"Eh!"
A sudden flash of inspiration struck Shindai.
When the orphanage held charity events, he could piggyback on them.
Playing the victim was his specialty; he had come to Konoha alone from Sunagakure, which provided many good points for a sob story.
He could get those kind-hearted people to donate to him as well!
"Hmm! That's the plan!"
Whenever Shindai envisioned a beautiful future, there was always someone who appeared to pour cold water on his dreams.
Previously, it was Obito, Kakashi, and Rin Nohara, and now, it was Orochimaru.
Orochimaru said to the joyful Shindai, "You can't do it."
Shindai asked in surprise, "Can't do it? Why? Is there a flaw in my money-making plan? Could it be that Konoha has no kind-hearted people? That would be too stingy!"
Orochimaru replied, "There's nothing wrong with your money-making plan. If everything goes smoothly, it can indeed solve the orphanage's funding problems, but that's assuming things go smoothly."
Shindai was very confused, "What about when things don't go smoothly?"
Orochimaru glanced at Shindai and said, "Don't you know a lot about me? Then you should know who I'm working for now."
Shindai thought for a moment, and his face immediately darkened.
"Damn it! Danzo, that old bastard!"
Orochimaru saw Shindai's face had darkened, understanding that Shindai had guessed, and continued, "Yakushi Nonou was once a Root Ninja, a very excellent intelligence officer, known as the 'Walking Miko', but she left Root.
Because she was so exceptional, no one in Root could replace her as an intelligence officer, and Danzo would not let her leave Root so easily.
So Danzo wants her to return. The last time at the Konoha gate, didn't you see someone talking to me, and you even asked me who he was? He is Danzo's direct subordinate, Ryuma Aburame, and he came to tell me that Danzo wants Yakushi Nonou to return to Root.
After my current mission ends and I return to Konoha, I will go with Danzo to see Yakushi Nonou and make her return to Root.
Danzo is a person who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. If Yakushi Nonou is unwilling to work for Danzo, then based on my understanding of Danzo, he will use the orphanage as a bargaining chip to force Yakushi Nonou back into Root.
The orphanage's funds, those children, will all be used by Danzo to coerce Yakushi Nonou into submission. Donations collected from charity events might be stolen the next day, and any shops opened might frequently have troublemakers until they close down.
Destroying these things is easy for Danzo, so you can't do these things."
Shindai bit his thumb, frowning and thinking seriously.
He had just taken in a new subordinate, and as his big brother, was he going to break his promise to Yakushi Kabuto already?
That would be too embarrassing.
Danzo was a very genuine old schemer.
Shindai would call Danzo the biggest schemer after Black Zetsu.
Even if he succeeded in helping the orphanage, he would definitely be resented by Danzo, which would be incredibly troublesome.
In other words, before he could help the orphanage, he had to find a way to deal with Danzo.
As long as Danzo was dealt with, his money-making plans would naturally be achievable.
What should he do?
Shindai glanced at Orochimaru beside him, and then couldn't take his eyes off him.
Orochimaru was actually waiting for Shindai's answer, wanting to see what solution Shindai would come up with in this situation.
Orochimaru saw Shindai's eyes seemed to be shining and asked, "What? Have you thought of a solution?"
Shindai grabbed Orochimaru's sleeve, his eyes sparkling as he asked, "Orochimaru-sama, are you interested in investing?"
"Hmm?"
Orochimaru looked at Shindai with some confusion, why was he suddenly asking if he was interested in investing for no reason?
Shindai said excitedly, "Actually, solving Danzo's problem is very simple. As long as we drag Hokage-sama and the Leaf's Sannin into this... uh, no, have them step forward, then everything will be resolved easily.
Have Hokage-sama publicly endorse the orphanage, give Sister Yakushi Nonou an award, for example, 'Konoha's Kindest Person', which would show that the orphanage and Sister Yakushi Nonou are under Hokage-sama's protection!
Then, when the orphanage opens shops, Orochimaru-sama, Lord Jiraiya, and Lady Tsunade can each take a small stake, and then the Leaf's Sannin can personally attend to advertise, which will provide protection for these shops.
This way, who would dare to steal money? Who would dare to threaten the orphanage? Who would dare to cause trouble at the shops opened by the orphanage? Causing trouble would be going against Hokage-sama and the Leaf's Sannin! This way, everything will be resolved easily, won't it?
No matter how powerful Danzo is, he can't be more powerful than Hokage-sama, isn't that right, Orochimaru-sama!"
Orochimaru listened to Shindai's solution and couldn't help but marvel at how quickly this kid's mind worked in this regard.
Orochimaru nodded in agreement, "It is indeed a solution, and it also gets you off the hook. However, having Sarutobi-sensei, Jiraiya, and Tsunade do this would be enough, and they would be very willing to do such a thing. Why did you mention me? I am working for him, so why would you think I would help Yakushi Nonou?"
Shindai looked into Orochimaru's snake-like eyes and said, "Orochimaru-sama, smart people like us aren't just intelligent, so the fact that you just told me about Danzo means you already have the idea of making a concession, right?
I can't step forward for this matter, after all, I don't want to be targeted by that troublesome guy, Danzo. And once Orochimaru-sama makes a concession, your relationship with Danzo will definitely worsen. Since it's going to worsen anyway, there's no need to consider Danzo's feelings, right?
This matter can earn Orochimaru-sama some good reputation, and a good reputation is very useful at times, isn't it? And it can also help you gain more from Hokage-sama."
Orochimaru stared at Shindai, and then suddenly smiled.
"Shindai, I'm increasingly wanting you to become my disciple. If you become my disciple, I won't have to worry about so many troublesome things."
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