It was, astonishingly, a statue made entirely of pure gold!
Was the Land of Waterfalls really this wealthy?
Or had Kakuzu's fortune become absurdly vast?
Noticing the strange look in Shiraishi Yoshijo's eyes, Kakuzu let out a shrill laugh. "Well? Is it to your liking?"
"Kakuzu, aren't you afraid someone might steal the statue?"
"If you want it, I can give it to you. Why steal it?"
"I was only joking. What kind of person do you take me for?"
Shiraishi Yoshijo seriously suspected that this guy was showing off his wealth!
Though he really had considered stealing it.
Kakuzu did not dwell on the matter and said somewhat wistfully, "It was only after buying this Daimyo that I learned money and power were not the same. With power comes money, but money cannot necessarily buy power."
Shiraishi Yoshijo rolled his eyes. "Don't make money and power sound so vulgar. While enjoying their benefits, you also have to shoulder the corresponding responsibilities. You've managed this country quite well, haven't you? You're rich enough to cast statues from gold, and this outfit of yours... it's even more extravagant than mine."
After saying that, Shiraishi Yoshijo closed his eyes and extended his senses. With his sensory abilities, the entire city lay within his perception.
But—
Two minutes later, Shiraishi Yoshijo suddenly opened his eyes, his face extremely grim. "Kakuzu, your palace may be splendid and magnificent, but the common people outside do not even have enough clothes to cover themselves. What is going on?"
Kakuzu was utterly unruffled, and mockery appeared in his eyes. "Do you really think I know how to govern a country?"
Shiraishi Yoshijo was actually left speechless.
"I'll tell you the truth. I only bought the Land of Waterfalls from you to amass wealth. One hundred billion, you