Discussing Cooperation!

Chapter 34: Discussing Cooperation!

They say it's easiest to make money from children and women!

But the most important question is whether you have the life to spend it!

The world of Hokage is not like Earth with its well-established laws; this is a world where might makes right and only the strong reign supreme.

If a little brat like him were to rashly approach someone to discuss cooperation, being kicked out the door would be the least of his worries. He'd most likely have his formula stolen and then be silenced permanently!

After all, what's one more war orphan dead?

The Uchiha clan isn't the only one with arrogant and overbearing members.

This was also one of the main reasons he'd been hesitant to profit from his formula.

However, he was truly out of options now. He couldn't wait a few more years until he had the strength and confidence to earn money; by then, it would be too late, and he likely wouldn't need to make money this way anymore.

So, there was only one path left: fortune favors the bold!

Abandoning future long-term gains for immediate, crucial income and rapid strength improvement!

This was the most suitable choice for him right now!

As for the risks and suspicion this approach might bring, he could only consider them later and do his best to distance himself from any trouble!

But who should he cooperate with?

When it came to choosing a partner, Qingyu thought of Jonin Mikawa almost immediately.

He believed anyone else might betray him, but Jonin Mikawa wouldn't. Cooperating with Jonin Mikawa would also yield him greater profits.

But the problem was that Jonin Mikawa was of commoner birth. He had no connections, no business experience, and couldn't make a significant investment.

Most importantly, Qingyu worried that Jonin Mikawa would be in danger!

After all, wealth attracts desire. If the business grew, how could Mikawa, a Special Jonin of commoner background, stand against wealthy and powerful clans!

Furthermore, in business, even the Hokage couldn't show blatant favoritism.

Wait!

Hokage!!!

Qingyu's eyes suddenly lit up!

Right, I can cooperate with the Hokage, no, I should say, with Konoha!

As long as personal interests are transformed into the village's common interests, it's foreseeable that no one would dare interfere, even if they had the guts!

After all, the Hokage is the supreme leader of all of Konoha!

Those who dared to bare their fangs, like the Uchiha... look at the sorry state they're in now.

Besides, it's always good to have shelter under a big tree. With the Fourth Hokage's gentle nature, he wouldn't make a scene that was too ugly, and a certain amount of profit would be guaranteed!

However, for safety's sake, Qingyu decided to bring Jonin Mikawa along as a witness. Otherwise, how could he possibly meet the busy Hokage?

With his thoughts cleared, he felt the last of his savings in his pocket, gritted his teeth, and plunged into the nearby medicinal herb shop.

When he returned home, he had another batch of medicinal bath ingredients, mixed with some other herbs as usual. He also had the shop owner grind everything into powder according to his specifications.

This batch of medicinal herbs completely turned him into a pauper!

He was left with only five ryo, not even enough to buy a skewer of three-color dango!

If Jonin Mikawa didn't bring him some financial aid tomorrow, he figured he'd have to start eating dirt.

Then, he mixed all the necessary medicinal herb powders together and wrapped them up.

After all, one must guard against others. This batch of herbs was for verifying the effects. If it were stolen, it would be a case of losing both the wife and the soldiers!

He trusted the Fourth Hokage's character, but not Danzō or the integrity of those two advisors!

The next morning, Qingyu moved a small stool and sat by the entrance, eagerly waiting for Jonin Mikawa to find him.

But the entire morning passed without a single sign of him!

This made him anxious. After all, he had gambled his entire fortune to meet the Hokage and strike a deal. Now, even though he was dizzy from hunger and drooling, he didn't have the financial means to fill his stomach.

Fortunately, Jonin Mikawa didn't make him wait long and suddenly appeared before him.

"Are you... waiting for me?"

Seeing the sudden burst of light in Qingyu's eyes, Mikawa felt strange and even feared that Qingyu might pounce on him and bite him.

In response to Jonin Mikawa's question, Qingyu nodded rapidly and said very seriously, "I have something important to see the Hokage..."

"I need to see him now!"

He had to appear urgent. Otherwise, the Hokage, being so busy, wouldn't have time for his antics. Besides, he truly couldn't wait another day. Without the medicinal bath to complement his training for the past two days, he lacked the energy even for the next day's training. His [Inferior Self-Healing Body] could only speed up wound recovery, not eliminate fatigue.

"Reason!"

Jonin Mikawa said bluntly. He couldn't just take Qingyu to see the Hokage because Qingyu wanted to. It wasn't easy for him to see the Hokage either. Without a sufficiently important reason, he wouldn't agree.

Clearly, Qingyu had already anticipated this. He emphasized the effects of the medicinal bath and fabricated a story that was impossible to disprove.

"Are you sure this stuff works as well as you say?"

After hearing the story, Jonin Mikawa didn't dwell on it, but first asked doubtfully about the medicinal effects, his face full of disbelief.

"I'm sure! Because I spent all the 100,000 compensation from the Uchiha buying medicinal ingredients. If you don't believe me, you can have someone check my body."

He was desperate to sell the formula, willing to sacrifice himself.

Jonin Mikawa still didn't quite believe it, but he also knew the other party wasn't a child who lied through his teeth, so he stepped forward and casually squeezed a few times on his body.

He was checking the other party's bones and muscles. Generally, after a long period of high-load training, one could tell if there were hidden injuries by a few squeezes.

However, the results of the preliminary examination surprised him!

He had seen Qingyu's training volume several times, and had even appeared specifically to remind him a few times.

What he hadn't expected was that under such high-intensity training, Qingyu's body was unexpectedly healthy.

Could it really be the credit of that so-called medicinal bath?

Jonin Mikawa glanced at Qingyu unwillingly, then said in a deep voice, "Punch me with all your might!"

He wanted to see the other party's progress during this time. If it proved effective, he would even personally take him to see the Hokage.

This would be like adding wings to a tiger for the village's future!

With a bang!

Qingyu didn't hold back and threw a punch with all his might, fast and accurate.

Although no technique was displayed, what was needed were the most direct feelings of speed, strength, and so on.

After easily blocking Qingyu's punch, Jonin Mikawa couldn't help but compare the other party's progress during this time in his heart.

Then he arrived at a result that surprised him!

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