Sasuke's Fanatical Desire

Sasuke's Fanatical Desire

Teuchi felt that he had never been as full of fighting spirit as he was now.

He had a goal he wanted to achieve.

That was to make even tastier ramen, earn more money, and buy more jars!

Shen Mo took out the jars Teuchi had purchased, then watched as he nervously and eagerly opened them. At the same time, he pondered the conflict that had just occurred.

Those Anbu ninja were not very strong.

They were probably only Chunins.

As for their leader, he should have been a former Root ninja, with the strength of an Elite Chunin.

To intimidate them, one hundred thousand Trading Points' worth of Dragon Might was enough, but if he were facing a Jonin or even someone Kage-level...

It would still fall far short.

Dragon Might merely created an aura of invincibility. However, against people with steadfast wills who dared to challenge the strongest, they could still launch attacks under the Dragon Might's influence. They might even unleash more than one hundred percent of their strength because of their determination to fight to the death.

By then, resolving things so "cheaply" would not be easy.

Shen Mo estimated that—

Excluding methods such as poisoning, Curses, and assassination, if he wanted to crush and defeat the Third Hokage in a stylish manner, he would need at least three million Trading Points. And that would only be a one-time expenditure for a single battle.

As for purchasing a permanent ability...

The money he currently had was enough to buy Professor X's Mutant Ability. The problem was that he would only be purchasing the potential from the early stages. To grow to Professor X's peak level, he would need at least a decade of constant development.

Unless he directly used Trading Points to level it up, but that would still be an exorbitant price.

Moreover, after purchasing it, the money Shen Mo had left might not be enough to guarantee that he could crush the Third Hokage and the many Jonin of Konoha.

I must maintain an invincible image. Shen Mo summarized inwardly. The more obsessed the customers are with the jars, the greater the allure I possess. Only an image of invincibility and mystery can minimize endless battles. Before my own strength truly grows, fighting is just a waste of money. Therefore, twenty million Trading Points is the amount I must have on hand.

If he spent twenty million Trading Points consumptively, even Uchiha Madara might be able to fight him on equal terms.

This was his safety net before his strength was sufficient.

Only the Trading Points beyond those twenty million could be used gradually and unhurriedly to enhance his own strength.

Sigh.

When would he have spare money to buy Ikaros?

Shen Mo felt somewhat melancholy.

He suddenly turned his head and looked at Sasuke.

Sasuke was startled by Shen Mo's gaze.

That terrifying sensation from before seemed to rise from his memories again, making his heart race and his limbs stiffen.

"This little customer, could it be that you are also interested in purchasing jars?" Shen Mo asked with a gentle smile.

He had not forgotten one of the protagonists with immense potential.

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Sasuke swallowed.

But then he nodded fiercely, clenched his fists, and said grimly:

"I want to become stronger, because there is someone I must kill!"

The reason he had been able to remain here despite that fear was this very desire.

It was not merely a small amount of money; he could pay an even greater price.

"You want to become stronger, huh?" Shen Mo sighed leisurely. "That is the most common wish I have ever heard. Many people believe that power can accomplish anything."

"Can you do it?"

Sasuke pressed him, staring intently at the mysterious and incomparably powerful merchant before him.

He was afraid Shen Mo would say no.

"Of course." Shen Mo looked at Sasuke with interest. "Most of the time, I do not care why customers want to purchase an item. As long as they can pay the price, everyone has the right to change their fate here. So, customer, how much can you pay?"

It was certainly impossible that the entire fortune of the Uchiha Clan had been inherited by this last surviving orphan.

But his parents' personal fortune alone should be substantial.

There were also more valuable things: ninjutsu, perhaps even his bloodline, or something else.

"I don't know how much there is, because I have never counted it, but it won't be a small amount!" Sasuke breathed a sigh of relief and said in a somewhat excited voice, "It's all at my home. Can you come with me? Besides money, there should be other things that can be exchanged!"

His parents had indeed left behind quite a lot of money.

But he had never paid much attention to it.

In fact, he had been unwilling to look at it, because it would bring back memories of the past.

But now...

If he could exchange it for powerful strength and avenge his parents, they would probably be happy too, right?

"Of course. No problem." Seeing Sasuke's expression, Shen Mo also felt somewhat expectant.

Perhaps this Uchiha orphan could truly bring him a surprise.

Just then—

Teuchi had already opened a Level 2 Chest.

The second one also produced Edamame.

It was the same as before.

"Items found in Level 1 Chests are also available in Level 2 Chests," Shen Mo explained with a smile. "There are simply about ten times as many items, and some are of better quality. However, once a customer becomes a member, they can no longer purchase Level 1 Chests. Those are merely trial products for customers making their first contact with us."

Every item in each jar had been individually selected and priced by Shen Mo before being placed inside.

Although it only took a thought to do so...

The small jars were not worth much. If the quantity became large, managing them would still be troublesome.

Sure enough.

After hearing Shen Mo's words, Teuchi did not mind. Instead, he sighed in relief.

There were many wondrous and delicious ingredients in the Level 1 Chests. It would have been a shame if he could no longer draw them later.

"This is a Member Badge." As usual, Shen Mo handed over a badge. "The next time you want to purchase jars, you can notify me at any time through the Member Badge. If something prevents me from responding immediately, I will contact you as soon as I am free."

"Thank you!" Teuchi clutched the badge tightly and looked at Shen Mo gratefully. "Thank you so much for giving me such an opportunity."

If he had not encountered Shen Mo...

He might never have been able to witness a higher peak of culinary skill in his lifetime.

This gratitude came from the bottom of his heart.

For Teuchi, who regarded ramen as his faith, this was no less than an immense kindness.

"Welcome to purchase from me again next time." Shen Mo cheerfully accepted his gratitude.

Although he had earned nearly four times his costs in profit, so what if the customer did not feel cheated and was even happy?

If you are happy, then I am happy too.

That was the true meaning of creating happiness.

After leaving Ichiraku Ramen amid Teuchi's gratitude, Shen Mo stood beneath the dim lights and looked at Sasuke, who was following beside him. The corners of his lips curved into the faintest smile.

And in Sasuke's eyes—

That smile carried an indescribably immense allure.

Even though it had not yet begun...

A fanatical desire had already appeared deep in his gaze.