Uchiha Kō caught the Flame Demon Necklace steadily. He took a deep breath and then slowly mobilized the fire-attribute Chakra within his body.
In an instant, a surge of red flames erupted from his hand, soaring into the sky like a raging fire dragon.
However, a shocking scene unfolded: in the blink of an eye, the raging red flames transformed into dazzling golden flames!
This golden flame seemed to contain boundless power, and the high temperature it emitted far exceeded the limits that ordinary flames could reach.
Just then, the Flame Demon Necklace, which had previously appeared somewhat flawed and resembled ordinary jade, suddenly emitted a bright light.
As the light flickered, the texture of the Flame Demon Necklace gradually changed, rapidly transforming from its initial flawed appearance into the warm, lustrous, and translucent color of high-grade jade.
The shopkeeper, who had witnessed everything, was inwardly horrified. He cursed inwardly, "Damn it, Uchiha Kō! How could I not have realized this thing was so valuable? Selling it to him for only ten thousand taels of silver, what a huge loss, a terrible loss!"
Meanwhile, Tsunade was equally stunned by the scene before her. A look of surprise flashed across her beautiful eyes, and she instinctively reached out to cover her mouth.
Clearly, even Tsunade hadn't expected that this seemingly ordinary necklace would possess such miraculous effects.
At this moment, she couldn't help but think to herself, "Let alone a mere ten thousand taels, even paying two million taels to get such a treasure would be absolutely worth it!"
As the dazzling golden flames appeared, the surrounding vendors immediately felt a strong wave of heat wash over them.
They all looked astonished and involuntarily took a few steps back to avoid the scorching heat.
On the other hand, Uchiha Kō had a smug look on his face, with a slight upturn of his lips. He gave a soft shout and instantly withdrew the Chakra he had released.
As the Chakra receded, the golden flames vanished like a receding tide. Immediately afterward, Uchiha Kō put the Flame Demon Necklace around his neck without hesitation.
Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! A series of crisp and rapid notification sounds rang out continuously, as if they were about to burst through the eardrums.
However, Uchiha Kō paid no heed to this. He thought to himself, "What a joke! The fact that this system is making noise so frequently is enough to prove that this item is no ordinary thing."
After all, it's a treasure that can significantly improve the quality of one's Chakra and greatly enhance the power of fire-style Ninjutsu!
Standing to the side, Tsunade couldn't help but show her joy upon seeing Uchiha Kō obtain such a precious treasure. She smiled and congratulated Uchiha Kō, "Owl-kun, this is wonderful! Congratulations on acquiring such a powerful treasure!"
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Kō's lips curled up slightly as he replied with a smile, "If Tsunade hadn't wanted to go shopping and happened to take a liking to this necklace at first glance, I probably wouldn't have discovered this hidden gem."
After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled, their eyes filled with sweetness and happiness.
At that moment, they completely disregarded the feelings of the boss beside them. The boss's face was full of bitterness, tears welled up in his eyes, and he was filled with remorse.
The transaction has already been completed, and according to the rules, once the money and goods are settled, there is no room for reversal.
Despite his reluctance, he could only wave his hand helplessly and urge, "Hurry up and go! Hurry up and go!"
Uchiha Kō and Tsunade naturally didn't care about the shopkeeper's reaction. After exchanging a deep look, Tsunade obediently put on the necklace, then gently took Uchiha Kō's arm, just like a loving couple, and stepped out onto the street again, ready to continue enjoying the pleasure of shopping.
As they walked, Uchiha Kō suddenly remembered something and asked the system, "System, what exactly are the magical effects of this Flame Demon Necklace?"
However, all that awaited him was silence.
Seeing that the system didn't respond, Uchiha Kō frowned and asked again, "System, why aren't you saying anything? Is there some secret you're hiding from me?"
But no matter how much he pressed for answers, the system remained silent and did not process his request.
Uchiha Kō smiled. "It's alright. If the system doesn't say, then we'll explore slowly in the future. Treasures that can excite the system are definitely not just about improving the quality of flames!"
Next, Uchiha Kō and Tsunade walked side by side, leisurely strolling along the bustling street. Sunlight shone on them, casting two tall, slender shadows.
Before long, they arrived at the Akimichi Clan's renowned Yakiniku Restaurant. The Yakiniku Restaurant was bustling with business, and an enticing aroma filled the air. The owner standing behind the counter was none other than Torifu Akimichi himself.
Upon seeing Uchiha Kō and Tsunade, Torifu Akimichi Torifu's face immediately broke into a warm smile.
He quickly stepped forward and said in a friendly tone, "Oh my, Lord Owl, Lady Tsunade, it is truly an honor for me to have you grace our humble establishment with your presence today! Please come in and be sure to enjoy our delicious grilled meat!"
As he spoke, he gestured for the two of them to sit down.
Seeing this, Uchiha Kō quickly smiled and waved his hand, responding humbly, "Torifu, you're too kind! You were one of the Second Lord Hokage's personal guards back then, a person of high moral standing and prestige. How could we dare to be addressed as 'Lord'?"
"It's our honor to have a barbecue here with you!!" After saying that, he smiled and Tsunade.
"Yes, Uncle Torifu, you're of the same generation as my teacher Sarutobi Hiruzen. It's really inappropriate for you to call us 'sir'! It's so inappropriate!"
Tsunade hurriedly spoke, her face full of anxiety. As she spoke, she waved her hands repeatedly, as if trying to emphasize the seriousness of the matter.
Torifu Akimichi watched the two people in front of him with great interest. Their movements were almost perfectly synchronized, as if they had rehearsed beforehand.
He couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Haha, good, good! Since you two loving young lovers have chosen my Yakiniku Restaurant, then today I'll take the liberty of treating you both to a free, all-you-can-eat meal!"
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Kō and Tsunade exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat embarrassed.
Just as they were about to say something in protest, Torifu Akimichi Teuchi them. "Alright, alright, if your elders say it's free, then it's free. Don't refuse! Otherwise, your uncle will get angry!"
Uchiha Kō and Tsunade exchanged a helpless smile. Faced with Torifu Akimichi's resolute attitude, they knew that further refusal would be futile, so they had no choice but to nod in agreement.