When in Doubt, Explosive Tag! (Seeking Recommendations and Collections!)

Chapter 48: When in Doubt, Explosive Tag! (Seeking Recommendations and Collections!)

Although Qingyu didn't know what kind of agreement was finally reached between the major clans and the Konoha higher-ups, the fact that Jonin Mikawa had notified him last time that he could come to collect supplies, and Qingyu had casually mentioned it, made it clear to Qingyu that the major clans must have bled quite a bit this time.

Jonin Mikawa also told him that the medicinal bath's discounted price on the IOU he had signed would still be calculated at the previous selling price. He also told him not to spread the word, to be discreet, and to protect himself.

Qingyu knew that if the news of him being the provider of the formula got out, not only would his life be in danger, but this monopolized business would also be ruined.

As the saying goes, disrupting someone's livelihood is like killing their parents. If the business was ruined, would the Konoha higher-ups who had tasted the benefits easily let him off?

That would be the time when he would truly be an enemy to all!

Even Minato would have a hard time saying a few words for him.

Qingyu naturally understood the seriousness of the matter and also understood why he was specifically asked to come to this place to collect supplies, simply because it was secluded enough and did not require unnecessary communication.

"I'm here to collect supplies."

After entering a specially designed, sealed private room, Qingyu spoke to the narrow window and handed over a small scroll that Jonin Mikawa had given him.

The person inside might have been verifying its authenticity, as they didn't reply immediately.

After confirming it, a piece of paper and a pen were handed out from inside.

Qingyu picked them up and glanced at them, finding that they were filled with all the supplies he could obtain from here, ranging from the most basic kunai and shuriken to explosive tags, smoke bombs, and various military ration pills, antidote pills, training equipment, and so on.

And he could collect up to ten thousand ryo in training supplies each month, which was quite a lot for him at the moment, definitely enough.

Moreover, he had already decided what he wanted to exchange for before he came.

So, he shifted his gaze to the line for explosive tags and unhesitatingly circled it with the pen. He didn't write the quantity to be exchanged, but simply wrote two words: 'Exchange All!'

Explosive tags cost three hundred ryo each. He could get 33 of them for free each month. Although he would have to repay half of the money later, these were minor issues. (I've consulted a lot of information and couldn't find the exact price of explosive tags. The mainstream opinion online now is three hundred ryo each, so I'll stick with this setting. If any experts find the accurate price, please let me know, and I'll make the necessary changes.)

Back when he was watching Naruto, he was impressed by Konan's financial power. She could unleash six hundred billion explosive tags just like that, truly awesome!

When he encounters enemies in the future, he can take inspiration from this and use explosive tags to overwhelm them! Even if he can't blow them up, he can at least disgust them to death!

It took some time to gather the supplies, but Qingyu quickly received a scroll and the special scroll he had handed over earlier. This month's supplies were all stored inside.

It was just that Qingyu was a bit dejected. Damn it, he had no chakra and couldn't use ninjutsu, so he couldn't even retrieve his supplies. He was completely useless!

It seemed he would have to trouble Jonin Mikawa again...

Speaking of which, should he start practicing chakra now?

It didn't seem necessary to wait until next year's school enrollment.

With a plan in mind, Qingyu hid the scroll and then turned to leave.

Even the person inside probably didn't expect that the one coming to collect supplies would be a brat who didn't even have chakra...

With a bang!

Jonin Mikawa helped him take out all the supplies sealed in the scroll. Then, when he clearly saw what Qingyu had exchanged for, his face twitched a few times.

"You exchanged your entire quota for explosive tags? Do you know how dangerous these things are? Can you even use them! Can you use them! What exactly do you want to do with these things!"

It wasn't Jonin Mikawa's fault for being so agitated and spewing profanities.

It was because every single thing Qingyu had done during this period had scared him half to death, and he was even showing signs of heart weakness!

If this brat were to accidentally blow up someone's house with explosive tags, or even blow up the Hokage Rock, he would personally strangle the kid to death and then commit suicide to atone for his sins!

Facing Jonin Mikawa's somewhat overly agitated emotions, Qingyu first put away the bags of medicinal bath in the back and then said innocently, "I heard people say that explosive tags are very powerful and also very expensive, so of course, I chose them!"

"Also, I can't use them, but Jonin Mikawa can use them."

Jonin Mikawa, who was about to lose his temper, suddenly froze when he saw Qingyu's 'innocent' smile. "You... exchanged them for me?"

Qingyu nodded vigorously twice, even putting on a shy expression.

Jonin Mikawa's anger immediately dissipated. He couldn't help but glance away, "Uh, I don't need this kind of thing. I'm a dignified Jonin!... But these things are quite powerful. They can be used for self-defense. Since you've exchanged for them, you should keep them and use them if you encounter danger in the future."

Qingyu almost burst out laughing at Jonin Mikawa's insincere words.

Finally, he no longer had to worry about Qingyu causing trouble with the explosive tags.

Of course, he wouldn't feel bad if Jonin Mikawa took these explosive tags.

Compared to everything Jonin Mikawa had done for him, a few explosive tags were nothing.

"By the way, can I learn chakra now? Otherwise, I can't even open a scroll. I can't trouble Jonin Mikawa to make a trip every time, can I?"

Seeing that Jonin Mikawa had accepted his gesture and seemed to be in a good mood, he took the opportunity to ask for a method to learn how to extract chakra.

If he had asked at the beginning, Jonin Mikawa might not have agreed, especially after seeing the stack of explosive tags. He probably would have refused immediately.

But at this moment, after careful consideration, it was fine to teach him how to extract chakra first. By the time he enrolled next year, the disciples of the major clans would have basically learned these things. If he were bullied, this brat might do something astonishing.

Thinking of this, Jonin Mikawa subconsciously glanced at the neatly arranged explosive tags on the table, and then the image of Qingyu, cornered in the school, pulling out a large handful of explosive tags from his pocket and preparing to die with the other party, inexplicably flashed through his mind...

Jonin Mikawa shivered immediately!

He absolutely couldn't let this brat bring such dangerous things to school!

So, he immediately said with a serious expression, "It's not impossible to teach you in advance, but you need to promise me that no matter what happens, you are not allowed to bring explosive tags to school, nor are you allowed to use them against your classmates! Of course, if you encounter danger or bad people, you can use them."

Qingyu quickly nodded. His eyes started to light up when he heard the first half of the sentence, and he barely paid attention to the rest.