Orders and Promises

As the six boxes containing the precious fruits closed, Fukagawa put them away one by one.

Not far away, Kabuto and Shi

both craned their necks, their faces full of envy.

Of course, the former was doing relatively better.

The latter, naturally, was even more envious.

Natsume had naturally anticipated those expressions.

However, he did not give either of them any fruits.

First, neither had contributed enough. Deliberately rewarding them would only undermine fairness.

Second, both were still relatively weak, and their focus was on developing the medical system, not forcibly boosting themselves by absorbing fruits.

If they suddenly gained too much power, never mind whether they could control it—

they would most likely neglect their original skills and talents.

Natsume still held some hope for Kabuto's talent, which was no less exceptional than Orochimaru's.

Naturally, he did not want to ruin that talent.

Next, Natsume waved his hand and took out another five [God Tree Fruits].

"Besides."

"These five fruits will serve as development funds for your new [Akatsuki] organization."

"If you want to guide those slaves and make them work harder and more proactively..."

"Propaganda and empty promises alone won't cut it."

"You have to offer them real benefits—benefits the Otsutsuki are unwilling to give—before you can truly ignite their desires and drive..."

"As for how to distribute them, Obito, you can decide among yourselves."

"If it isn't enough later, you can contact me again."

A single fruit not only meant immense power, but also an extraordinarily long lifespan!

It was the primal desire of all living beings!

Even the Otsutsuki clansmen dreamed of them, and there were nowhere near enough to go around.

How could they possibly reward ordinary slaves with them?

In that case, [Akatsuki], with fruits as its ultimate reward, would inevitably further stir