In an inconspicuous corner of the auction hall's rear chamber sat several Konoha Daily ninja directly under the Administration Department, perfectly recording every moment of the event.
The compiled reports were delivered by Anbu directly into Nara Shikahira's hands at the first opportunity, then printed and compiled into newspapers that very same day before being distributed across the world.
The ninja gathering held within Konoha had tugged at the nerves of quite a few people.
The formation of the Shinobi Alliance and the clashes between the leaders of the major Hidden Villages and the Daimyos of various nations had long drawn the world's attention, not to mention the Tailed Beast auction still underway.
"Director Nara, this is the final transaction information for all the Tailed Beasts."
Shikahira, who had been buried behind documents drafting copy, accepted the intelligence from the clerk and fell into thought at the staggering figures.
"Should we publish it truthfully?"
"Publish it."
Shikahira knew that exposing so much money would inevitably draw the envy of many factions.
But it could not be concealed. Forces from all over the Shinobi World had gathered within Konoha, and the information was bound to spread with time.
Rather than passively being swept into the vortex of public opinion, it would be better to publish it openly and boost Konoha Daily's sales.
"Have you recorded the Daimyos' reactions?"
Shikahira asked the clerk calmly, a glint flashing through his eyes.
"Yes."
The clerk flipped through the papers and handed him the page that recorded the Daimyos' reactions.
Taking the document, Shikahira laughed at the densely packed text.
His ill-intentioned laughter rang through the office, drawing everyone's attention.
Bang
Nara Shikahira pressed the report onto the desk, rose to his feet, and looked around at everyone as he set the tone. "Focus the