As usual, he had 4.5 million ryō deposited into his Exchange Center account.
He chose to withdraw the remaining 500,000 ryō in cash.
With the body donation complete, Qingye didn't linger. He took Pakura, who hadn't said a word the entire time, and carefully made his way out.
Only after traveling nearly a hundred miles without stopping did they pause in a small town in the Land of Fire.
"Take the money."
Qingye withdrew 500,000 ryō.
"Huh? You're giving it to me?"
Pakura was briefly overwhelmed by the unexpected generosity.
Given Sunagakure's financial situation, 500,000 ryō was enough to cover the pay for one of her S-rank missions.
"For now, stay in this town and sit tight for the next ten days."
Qingye found an inn and settled Pakura in. "Be careful from here on out. Even if you don't go back, the Fourth Kazekage definitely won't let you off."
"...I know."
Pakura's gaze dimmed.
In just a few short days, her life had changed completely.
A few days ago, she had been a hero of Sunagakure. Now, she had nowhere to call home.
If she wasn't careful and her whereabouts were exposed, the Anbu Rasa sent after her might hunt her down.
"Um, how do I contact you after this?"
Seeing Qingye about to leave, Pakura hurriedly asked.
"Focus, then silently repeat my name three times in your mind."
Qingye finished speaking and got up to leave.
And just like that, he was gone...
Pakura stood by the inn window, watching the figure below gradually recede and disappear from sight. A sudden emptiness welled up inside her.
Silently repeat his name, and she could contact him?
What kind of ninjutsu was that?
Uchiha Qingye was such a mysterious guy...
"Did you complete the mission?"
Orochimaru looked a little