"Gambling?" Konan was slightly surprised, then said, "Actually, I don't like gambling itself, things that are inherently uncertain. I prefer to have everything prepared before acting, ensuring nothing can go wrong."
"Mm-hmm." Pain Rin nodded with a smile, thinking, Just like the six hundred billion explosive tags she had once prepared for Obito...
She said mysteriously, "If you were guaranteed to win money, Konan, would you be willing to take a gamble?"
Konan turned to look at her. "What do you mean?"
Pain Rin said, "Actually, I have an idea..."
In the finance office, Kakuzu worked his abacus, his brows tightly furrowed.
"Those two prodigals overspent by another eighty million ryo this month. Rebuilding the Ninja Academy was one thing, but they even had to renovate nursing homes and hospitals. And that plan to hand out money and buy people's support—everything they do is an investment that won't pay itself back anytime soon!"
"At the rate they're squandering money, the current funds will only last another two months at most..."
His gaze shifted to the large cash box at his feet.
"No matter what they say, they're not taking another single coin from this money!"
"Hi~ darling~!" A melodious greeting rang out from the doorway, but to Kakuzu, it was utterly nauseating!
He nudged the cash box beneath the desk with his foot, composed himself, and said grimly, "Why are you two wandering out to this godforsaken place instead of sleeping in the middle of the night?"
"Let me make this clear first... I really don't have any money left!"
Pain Rin pouted coquettishly. "How mean~ Kakuzu, what kind of person do you take me for? I'm not someone who only takes and never gives~!"
"Heh." Kakuzu gave two cold laughs, thinking, Like hell I believe you.
He propped