Chapter 39: I Never Said I'd Only Sell to One BuyerThis sudden turn of events filled Naruto's heart with joy.Double the Gold Dust...If calculated based on the three hundred million offer from the Hidden Cloud Village, reselling it to the Hidden Sand Village would mean getting at least six hundred million worth of Gold Dust!Double the payment...Five simple words, yet they felt like a ten-thousand-pound boulder smashing ruthlessly into everyone's hearts.His confidence completely suppressed the momentum of both Konoha and Kumogakure.The confidence on Mabui's face froze instantly, and she barked sharply:"Rasa! Your Hidden Sand Village is far away in the desert. Intervening in a transaction within the Land of Fire's borders is crossing the line!"Fourth Raikage A also had his brows furrowed, the Lightning Release Chakra crackling around his body. He was clearly enraged by this sudden interception:"Kazekage, do you intend to make an enemy of my Kumogakure?"Rasa looked up, his cold gaze sweeping over the two of them. His tone remained flat, yet it carried an indisputable dominance:"Enemy or friend, it depends on the price.""If you offer three hundred million Ryo, I offer six hundred million Ryo worth of Gold Dust.""If you add Lightning Release Orbs and mining rights, I will double that with Gold Dust and a share of the mineral resources across the entire Land of Wind."With a wave of his hand, the massive pile of Gold Dust behind him expanded again, its golden light nearly overflowing the entire assembly hall."If Windmill Village wants stable development, only the Gold Dust of my Land of Wind can truly build everything you desire."As his voice fell, the entire room went silent.Hiruzen Sarutobi gripped the pipe in his hand, his expression turning extremely grave.He knew very well that in terms of financial power, no one in the Ninja World could compare to Rasa, who could manipulate Gold Dust.A double bid was simply an unsolvable crushing blow.Homura Mitokado and Utatane Koharu exchanged a glance, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes.The secret technique Moonwalk was likely going to fall into the hands of the Land of Wind today.Just as everyone thought the matter was settled, the head of Windmill Village, who had been silent in the main seat, suddenly gave a light chuckle.Everyone looked toward the sound.They saw Naruto slowly stand up, his gaze sweeping across the three parties of Konoha, Kumogakure, and the Kazekage, his tone relaxed yet full of confidence:"All three parties have shown such sincerity...""In that case, why don't we just sell Moonwalk to everyone?"As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall erupted in an uproar!The Fourth Raikage froze in place, the Lightning Release arcs around him mostly extinguishing:"What did you say? In the Ninja World's secret arts, how can there be a logic of selling to multiple parties?"Mabui was also full of bewilderment, and Utatane Koharu spoke up directly:"Impossible! If a technique is spread to multiple parties, wouldn't it lose all its scarcity?"Naruto raised an eyebrow and spoke calmly, every word clear:"The rules of the Ninja World have always been set by the strong. Today, I shall make an exception."After speaking, Naruto looked at the dumbfounded three parties and threw out the final condition:"The price remains unchanged; each of the three parties will pay according to their previous final bid, not a penny less.""Konoha gives one hundred and fifty million Ryo, the complete scrolls of Medical Ninjutsu, ten years of protection, and exclusive medicinal herb supply. Kumogakure gives three hundred million Ryo, Lightning Release Orbs, five years of mining rights, and a chance for Lightning Refinement. The Kazekage... naturally, will provide double the Gold Dust, fully realized."As soon as this was said, the expressions of the three parties darkened instantly.Mabui's pupils suddenly constricted. The sharp, aggressive aura from moments ago vanished in an instant, her tone filled with hesitation and confusion:"Is... is this really feasible? Secret techniques have always been exclusive to highlight their value. If sold to multiple parties..."Hiruzen Sarutobi's heavy gaze fell upon Naruto, full of scrutiny and assessment.Although he had never met this youth before, he had been keeping an eye on Windmill Village's movements.Since its founding, Windmill Village had widely accepted displaced people, and its scale had already grown steadily from the initial six hundred to a population of a thousand."This youth named Lin—I wonder which hidden great clan's wandering descendant he is.""Konoha has no objection. Since our young friend intends to split the sale, then we shall do as you say."Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi take the lead in relenting, Rasa and A's expressions became even uglier, yet they were helpless.If they didn't buy it now, would they just watch as this top-tier footwork technique was handed over to others for nothing?"Since Konoha has no objection, my Sunagakurealso agrees to the split method."A gave a muffled grunt, his burly frame emitting waves of pressure, his dominance as Raikageunmasked:"Hmph, then my Kumogakure accepts it as well."[Congratulations to the host for being about to obtain 1.05 billion Ryo, which can be exchanged for 15 million System Coins!]"A full fifteen million System Coins!"Naruto's heart jolted.Originally, he had planned to use the revenue from several shops in Windmill Village—those five shops were doing booming business, accumulating over ten million Ryo for the Village in just a few short weeks. However, since Windmill Village was constantly taking in refugees and expanding its workforce, he hadn't dared to use that money easily.But now, a full fifteen million System Coins!Enough to exchange for one thousand five hundred Devil Fruits.Even for ordinary people who hadn't even awakened a Chakra nature, he could forcibly smash them into five-element versatile Ninjas, creating a full three hundred of them..."Three hundred five-element ability users..."Naruto murmured softly; just imagining that scene felt terrifying.While he was secretly fantasizing, the Fourth Kazekage Rasa suddenly spoke up:"In that case, I will have someone deliver the remaining balance to your residence within a few days."After saying that, his gaze swept over the crowd as he slowly said, "My Sunagakure has also recently discovered an ancient ruin..."As soon as these words came out, Raikage Abeside him was momentarily stunned.The secret realm in Kumogakure that could nurture the secret of Lightning Refinement had come from a similar place.The matter of secret realms was no longer a secret among the high-level officials of the Five Great Nations.Although currently only Kumogakure possessed a secret realm, when that realm first appeared and its gates opened, the celestial phenomena had startled everyone and had long since been secretly detected by various nations.When Rasa said this, everyone present was visibly moved.One must know that since the opening of the Kumogakure secret realm, dozens of new Kage-level combatants had appeared out of thin air in the Village.The outside world speculated that this terrifying surge in combat power was precisely due to the heaven-defying opportunities within the secret realm.Hiruzen Sarutobi raised an eyebrow slightly and looked calmly at Rasa:"I wonder what the Kazekage's intention is in mentioning this now?"Rasa's expression was solemn, his tone carrying a rare sense of earnestness:"My Sunagakure is located in a wasteland; the land is barren and water resources are scarce.""The people suffer year-round from the hardships of wind and sand. Even if we find ruins, it is difficult to resist the erosion of the wasteland, making stable development hard."He looked toward Konoha, his tone grave:"I have heard that Konoha possesses Ninjas proficient in Wood Release secret techniques. Wood Release can grow forests to stabilize sand and improve soil and water.""I am speaking frankly because I wish to request Konoha to send this Wood Release Ninja to help my Hidden Sand plant trees and curb the wasteland. My Hidden Sand is willing to provide secret realm resources and massive amounts of Gold Dust as compensation, and we will not mistreat you!"Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could speak, A, who was beside him, impatiently interrupted in a deep voice:"By the way you're talking, you don't plan on inviting our Kumogakure?"Rasa's expression dimmed slightly as he slowly shook his head:"Since I am saying this publicly, there is naturally no reason to favor one over the other.""To be honest, the entrance to that secret realm is occupied by ten exotic beasts formed from sand, and the guard is extremely tight..."He paused, a hint of helplessness in his tone:"My Hidden Sand has limited military strength. Relying on our strength alone to take down this secret realm is truly beyond our capacity."
