"You're just a brat, but you're always lecturing people from on high!"
Kakuzu took Xuanhui's hand and let him pull him to his feet.
"Not a shred of respect for your elders. What a lousy brat."
Xuanhui dug into his pocket and tossed him a silver necklace set with a gemstone.
Kakuzu caught it and took a look. The gem even had five colors!
"With quality like this, it could probably fetch tens of thousands of ryo..."
"Who asked you to appraise it? It's a welcome gift."
Kakuzu chuckled and tucked the necklace straight into his pocket.
"I'll sell it when I get the chance."
"Suit yourself."
Kakuzu brushed the dust off himself, then scratched his head as he looked at the black threads scattered across the ground.
"Where did you get your hearts before?"
"Missing-nin, of course. Kill a ninja officially serving a village, and that village will send people to avenge them.
Kill a Missing-nin, and nobody comes after you. You even get a bounty."
"Fair point..."
Kakuzu was about to look for some clothes when Xuanhui tossed him an outfit.
Kakuzu caught it and looked closely. It even had little snakes printed on it!
"Got anything plainer? This looks too flashy."
"Now you're making demands!"
Xuanhui hardly had a whole wardrobe for him to choose from. He would just have to make do with that outfit.
"Stop being a bounty hunter. Work for me from now on."
"What does a brat like you know about making money? Besides, I need to replenish my hearts!"
"What's the rush? I can get you four hearts, just not right now."
"How is that supposed to work? I..."
Kakuzu was just about to continue when Xuanhui cut him off.
"Save it! Once you're with me, you won't have any opportunities to