The group entered the city alongside the caravan. The broad, level bluestone avenue stretched farther than the eye could see.
Buildings lined the street, and the bustle of the marketplace held order amid its chaos. Prosperity washed over them.
"Why wasn't Konoha built like this?"
Uchiha Hikari asked as she surveyed their surroundings.
"What else could it be? Because it's poor. Here, grab any local who lives in this place, and you could call them a fat sheep ripe for fleecing.
"This is both the biggest money pit in the entire Shinobi World and its most terrifying money-making machine. Otherwise, why do you think Konoha's finances far exceed those of the other hidden villages?"
Beside them, Tsunade rolled her eyes and spoke through gritted teeth.
She really envied these people for having so much money.
If it were all hers, she could stay in the casino every day and never come out.
"Oh, there's a place selling jewelry here. Come on, let's go take a look."
As she spoke, Tsunade was also surveying their surroundings. It had been a long time since she had last visited the daimyo's city.
Before Uchiha Gen or Uchiha Hikari could react, Tsunade grabbed one with each hand and pulled them straight over to a street stall.
Well, even the most luxurious cities were bound to have street stalls.
"This, this, and this. Wrap them all up."
Looking at the trinkets on the stall, Tsunade waved her hand and pointed to several items in succession, speaking lavishly.
"Coming right up!"
Clearly delighted with a customer who did not even ask the price, the stall owner swiftly wrapped up everything Tsunade had pointed to.
"Hmm... Gen, did you bring any money?"
Taking the wrapped purchases from the owner, Tsunade rubbed her chin and turned to Uchiha