Shindai promised Jiraiya that he would finish making the puppet for him in a week.
Jiraiya left, feeling satisfied.
Shindai did not go home, but instead went to the research base to wait.
Shindai waited until he was getting sleepy, and finally, Orochimaru walked out of the laboratory.
Orochimaru saw Shindai, acted as if he didn't see him, and wanted to pour a glass of water to drink.
Shindai stood up with a 'whoosh', picked up the water glass, filled it, and respectfully handed it to Orochimaru with both hands.
Orochimaru took the glass with a strange expression, took a sip, and said, "Speak, what is it?"
Shindai smiled very obsequiously, "It's only right that I pour a glass of water for Lord Orochimaru."
Orochimaru placed the glass on the table, "Is that so? If there's nothing else, I'm going back to continue my experiments."
"Eh, wait, Lord Orochimaru, there is indeed a small matter~"
Orochimaru looked at Shindai with an 'I knew it' expression.
Shindai rubbed his hands, "Um, Lord Orochimaru, you must have quite a lot of money, right? Could you lend me some?"
Orochimaru crossed his arms and looked down at Shindai, asking, "Why do you think I have money?"
Shindai replied matter-of-factly, "Because Lord Orochimaru is one of the Sannin! Just doing a random mission starts at over 100,000 ryo, and Lord Orochimaru doesn't go to brothels like Lord Jiraiya, nor does he gamble like Lady Tsunade, so you must have a lot of money!"
Orochimaru didn't speak, just scanned the surroundings.
Seeing this action from Orochimaru, Shindai's face immediately darkened.
"Uh... I suddenly remembered that Pakura asked me to go home early today. I'll be going now, goodbye, Lord Orochimaru."
Shindai quickly slipped away; it was too awkward.
Compared to Jiraiya and Tsunade, Orochimaru might actually be the one with the least money.
How many people who do research are actually rich!
Research is the most money-burning thing.
The materials for Shindai's research are all self-funded; this money is no different from throwing it into a fire to burn.
Watching Shindai leave, Orochimaru picked up the glass again and took a sip.
Money? He had plenty of money; after all, he wasn't using his own money for his research.
He just simply didn't want to lend any to Shindai.
Because since Shindai came here to do research, he had already broken several instruments and still owed him.
...
Shindai had just arrived at his door when he was dragged inside by Kushina from next door.
Shindai straightened his clothes, "What are you doing?"
"Wait here."
Kushina went next door and called Pakura over as well, and Pakura stood beside Shindai.
Pakura looked at Shindai, confused, and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"
Shindai was also confused, "I don't know."
Kushina coughed dryly, unable to suppress the joy on her face, "I want to announce some good news!"
Before Kushina could finish, Shindai interrupted, "Could it be that Big Sister Kushina is going to tell us that you're getting married to Minato in a week?"
Pakura said in surprise, "Really? That's wonderful, congratulations, Big Sister Kushina."
However, the smile on Kushina's face disappeared, and her face turned green.
The next second.
Shindai clutched the bump on his head and said angrily, "What was that for!"
Kushina said huffily, "What for? You just blurted it out like that, it's not fun at all!"
"Forget it, here. In a week, Minato and I sincerely invite you, Shindai, and Pakura to attend our wedding."
Kushina handed the wedding invitations to Shindai and Pakura.
Shindai and Pakura took the wedding invitations, "We will be there on time."
After returning to their own home, Pakura asked, "Shindai, what are you planning to give as a wedding gift for Big Sister Kushina and the Fourth Hokage?"
"I've already prepared it. I'll go get it and show you."
Shindai took a box out of his room. When he opened it, there were three chibi dolls inside.
"Wow, so cute." Pakura looked at the three dolls in the box and immediately showed an expression of delight, "However, I recognize the dolls of Big Sister Kushina and the Fourth Hokage, but who does this third doll represent?"
Shindai replied, "Their future child."
Pakura said in surprise, "Huh? Big Sister Kushina and the Fourth Hokage just got married, and you've already made a doll for their future child?"
Shindai smiled triumphantly, "Yeah, how about that? Isn't that well prepared?"
Pakura rested her chin on her hand and asked curiously, "Their future child might not necessarily be a boy, why didn't you make a girl's one too?"
Shindai said with a very firm tone, "No, it will definitely be a boy, because... I can tell!"
Pakura looked at Shindai, puzzled, "Tell? How can you tell?"
Shindai directly used the topic-switching technique, "That's not important. What are you planning to give, Pakura? If you haven't prepared anything, let me prepare one for you."
Pakura smiled and said, "I've already decided what to give."
Pakura took out a golden amber stone.
"This is an amber stone I accidentally found while on a mission near a desert region. The flower inside the amber is a desert rose, which symbolizes steadfast and eternal love. I'm giving it as a wedding gift to Big Sister Kushina and the Fourth Hokage."
Shindai looked at the amber stone in Pakura's hand and exclaimed, "It's really beautiful."
Pakura smiled and said, "Yes, I also think it's very beautiful, so I've always carried it with me as an amulet. Ever since I left the Hidden Sand Village, this is all I've had."
"Is that so? How about changing it for something else? After all, it's the thought that counts."
Seeing that Pakura liked this amber stone so much, Shindai suggested changing the gift.
"No, this is it. I don't need an amulet anymore."
Pakura gave Shindai a bright smile.
Shindai was stunned for a moment, suddenly feeling his face get a little hot, and subconsciously turned his head away, saying, "Suit yourself. Once you give it away, you won't be able to get it back."
Pakura rolled her eyes, "I'm not you. Let me tell you, on the day of the wedding, you are not allowed to use plastic bags to pack food! It's too embarrassing!"
Shindai said irritably, "What are you talking about? I just said that casually that day, why did you take it seriously!"
Pakura sneered, "Heh, you have too much of a track record, and you really are capable of doing something like that!"
Shindai was full of complaints; what exactly was his image in Pakura's heart!
For the next week, Pakura and the three of them, including Obito, were helping Kushina and Minato Namikaze prepare for the wedding. Although everything was kept simple, the necessary procedures still had to be followed.
Meanwhile, Shindai was in Orochimaru's research base, helping Jiraiya build the puppet.
Shindai also decided that after the wedding of Kushina and Minato Namikaze, he would go to Kannabi Bridge to see if there was actually any treasure.
If there really was treasure, he wouldn't need to worry about money anymore.
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