Tetsuya picked up the documents on the desk and casually skimmed them. There didn't seem to be anything unreasonable about them.
But it didn't really matter. Most of the time, submitting these reports to the finance department was just a formality anyway.
Almost none of the Land of Grass's construction projects drew on the national treasury. As soon as a project was announced, someone would volunteer to take it on.
"All right, handle it however you see fit."
Kakuzu shrugged.
"Honestly, it doesn't make much difference whether I process these documents or not. None of the projects take money from the treasury anyway. If anything, the money in there just keeps piling up."
"Oh? So you knew all along."
Kakuzu laughed as well.
"You're underestimating me, boss. How could I not know? Every time those people come here, they deposit money in the treasury. They've never withdrawn any.
Besides, I go in and count the money almost every day. I know better than anyone whether there's more or less of it."
"Huh?"
Tetsuya's eyes widened.
"You count that entire treasury every day?"
"Of course. It's my job."
"Don't you get tired?"
"Why would I?"
Kakuzu waved a hand with a smile.
"It's my hobby. Seeing all that money only makes me happy."
"Fair enough."
Tetsuya really had underestimated Kakuzu's love of money.
"By the way, Kakuzu, I actually came here because there's something I wanted to ask you."
"Is there a mission you need me to carry out? If so, just say the word, boss. It's been a long time since I saw any action, ever since I became Finance Minister. If I don't find something to do soon, I feel like my body's going to rust."
Tetsuya sat down across from Kakuzu and considered his wording before speaking.
"Kakuzu,