Tsukishiro sighed as well. "Who would have thought someone would want to attack the Shinobi World? It's something we wouldn't even have dared to imagine."
Karatachi Yagura snorted. "Now we've seen it, but what are we supposed to do? This is a major matter. After buying the land, we won't have much spare money left."
Tsukishiro was equally at a loss. "We can only see whether those two are willing to do us a favor. By our calculations, they definitely won't lose money, but how much they make is another matter."
"But by their calculations, that remains to be seen."
After all, their projected profits from the two Sand and Rock ninja villages were merely estimates, not actual figures.
"How about we go find Lord Torikaze? Maybe he'd be willing to help us?"
Tsukishiro considered whether it was feasible. "If I'm willing to throw away this old face of mine, perhaps I can secure an opportunity..."
Karatachi Yagura immediately perked up. "Then let's go right away, Teacher! How much can pride possibly be worth?"
Tsukishiro shot Karatachi Yagura an annoyed look. "You little brat! What kind of thing is that to say? Your teacher has been wise and valiant his entire life. I have never done anything that would disgrace myself or Kirigakure!"
But Karatachi Yagura was completely unmoved by that. "All right, all right, Teacher. The village is at a critical juncture. If we can't find a way to make money, how are we supposed to train ninja to deal with the danger?"
"When Kirigakure runs into even bigger problems, your pride will be completely worthless."
Tsukishiro sighed at that. The boy's words were rough, but his reasoning was sound. Still, they were a little too rough.
"Fine. Let me tidy up first, then we'll go together."
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