"Lord Kakuzu."
Kakuzu tucked the banknotes into his robe, his gleaming green eyes glancing toward Black Cat. "More business?"
Black Cat licked her paw, her emerald eyes curving into crescents. "Of course. The Ginza Trading Group, jointly built by the Ninja Cats and the Uchiha Clan, never lacks business."
She continued unhurriedly, "The Uchiha Clan has placed additional bounties on the Kirigakure shinobi involved in this invasion."
"Two hundred thousand ryo for a Kirigakure Chunin, one million for a Jonin. Bring their heads as proof and receive payment on the spot. No delays."
Kakuzu fell silent for a moment, his expression hidden beneath his mask.
In principle, he had no desire to provoke one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages. But then again, as long as there was money involved, who he killed made no difference.
Killing five Chunin or one Jonin guaranteed S-rank mission pay.
And which S-rank mission did not require risking one's life?
"Fine."
Seeing Kakuzu agree, Black Cat happily flicked her tail. "Then I wish you, Lord Kakuzu... a pleasant hunt."
Kakuzu placed a hand against the doorframe, but his burly body paused slightly. Without looking back, he suddenly asked a question.
"By the way, is this mission specifically for me, or for all bounty hunters?"
"Hehehe..."
Black Cat gave a soft laugh and deftly licked her paw.
"You jest, Lord Kakuzu. Kirigakure's vicious reputation is well known. Ordinary rogue shinobi would probably have their legs turn weak just hearing the name. How could they dare accept a mission like this?"
Naturally, such a major job was reserved first for long-term partners like you, with outstanding credibility and formidable strength."
Ninety-nine percent of rogue shinobi and missing-nin in the Shinobi World were worthless trash. They either became bandit leaders or preyed on civilians, little more than