The bookstore owner rubbed his hands together and asked eagerly, "Yūto-sensei, have you brought a new book this time?"
Yūto pulled a manuscript from his ninja tool pouch and handed it over with a smile. "That's right. I just finished volume two. Want to take a look?"
The owner hurriedly accepted the manuscript as though it were a priceless treasure and eagerly began reading.
But after just a few lines, his expression went from excitement to shock, then his eyes quaked, and finally even his hands began to shake. "Th-this protagonist is... Elder Danzo?!"
The owner quickly tucked the manuscript against his chest, glanced nervously around, and lowered his voice. "Yūto-sensei, isn't this content a little too spicy?"
Yūto waved a hand calmly. "Art comes from life. This is all realist art."
He discreetly pointed toward Root. "Guaranteed authentic!"
The owner wiped away his cold sweat and muttered, "But if Lord Danzo finds out..."
Yūto patted his shoulder and gave him a meaningful smile. "Relax. The better it sells, the less he'll dare touch you. Besides, I'll protect you during this time."
The owner: ...
The owner gritted his teeth. "All right, Yūto-sensei. I'll have this manuscript printed into books right away and get them on sale as soon as possible."
Yūto hadn't expected the bookstore owner to be so bold. He really was a straight shooter.
Since the owner was going all out, he couldn't be stingy either.
Because he had needed to raise funds for the Orphanage back then, the profits from volume one of Icha Icha Paradise had been split seventy-thirty.
After a moment's thought, he held up five fingers. "How about this? We'll split the profits fifty-fifty as compensation for you."
The owner's eyes lit up, and he was instantly overcome with gratitude. "Yūto-sensei, you're far